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Stay Cool with these Summer Blues

Jun 28, 2015 | scoop team

We’ve got the Summer Blues. The calm, serene feel of blue has a hold on us. Light and dark shades mimicking sky and water. A tranquil contrast to the hot sun bearing down right now. Make your home a refuge with a little something BLUE. Blue plays well with any color and furniture finish. Some […]


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5 Things To Do and 5 Things Not To Do When Selling Your House

Jun 16, 2015 | scoop team

Are you thinking about selling your home? Do you know what you need to do prior to putting your house on the market? Most of us haven’t a clue. When the home projects seem overwhelming, where is your money  and time best spent? Scoop asked the professionals at COTTINGHAM CHALK HAYES to give us their […]


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Bring on the Blooms – shop the Floral trend in the Charlotte Interiors stores

Jun 6, 2015 | scoop team

The economy is better. The sun is out. The farmers markets are in full swing. TREND ALERT: Florals are in. Bring out the bouquets. The floral trend started in fashion and is now expanding (or should I say growing) to home decor in the form of fabrics, art, wall coverings, accessories and rugs. Bold prints […]


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Planning your escape? Our June House of the Month is a Davidson gem.

Jun 3, 2015 | scoop team

17600 RIVER FORD DRIVE DAVIDSON, NC 28036 Located approximately 20 miles from the heart of the Queen City is Davidson. A small college town/ lakeside community with engaged citizens and beautiful neighborhoods. Enjoy small town living just a short ride from the “big city”. This a perfect place to raise a family with top rated […]


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Our House of the Month for May is an Award Winning Custom Home

May 8, 2015 | scoop team

8926 Summer Club Rd  Scoop’s May House of the Month is located in the Highgrove neighborhood near South Charlotte’s Ballantyne Community. This impressive home took over 2 years to build, but it was worth it, as upon completion it was awarded “Best Custom Home in the Country”.  In move-in condition, with authentic architecture, incredible mill […]


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Into the Garden – Charlotte Garden Tours and Events

Apr 9, 2015 | Allison

Everywhere you look, Charlotte seems to be in bloom.  And what better way to experience Spring in the QC than to pay a visit to one of the area’s beautiful gardens?  Take a stroll and be inspired by beautiful landscapes, and pick your favorites to grow at home.  We’ve got the list of garden tours and […]


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Our House of the Month for April is an Eastover Georgian mansion.

Apr 7, 2015 | scoop team

237 COLVILLE ROAD CHARLOTTE, NC 28207 This breathtaking and stately Georgian home located in the Eastover neighborhood is Scoop’s House of the Month for April. And what a house it is – click here to take a Virtual Tour. The historic Eastover neighborhood was established in 1927. Gorgeous traditional homes on large plots of land are […]


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Spring Flowers 101 – Arranging…Feng Shui…and the Best Vases, Urns & Containers.

Mar 7, 2015 | scoop team

According to Feng Shui, a Chinese philosophical system of harmonizing with the environment, flowers bring healing energy, good luck and blessings.  I don’t dispute this one bit. Flowers always brighten the mood and pretty up the place—that’s healing. FLOWER FENG SHUI 101 Love Are you looking for love?  Peonies are the answer—specifically red ones. Red is […]


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Bulbs to plant this spring for beautiful summer blooms.

Mar 6, 2015 | Susu

You’ve figured out by now that – if it’s pretty, I want it. And I don’t want to pay more than I have to. I want quality stuff at a good price.  That’s my gig. That’s why I am a sucker for bulbs.  Bulbs for all seasons are the bargain beauties of the garden. Whether […]


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Spring Cleaning and Winter Storage. Time to Get to It Girls.

Mar 3, 2015 | scoop team

One day of 70 degree weather and I’m already itching to pack away my winter clothes and break out the shorts and swimsuits. This winter has been excruciating, and I can only imagine you are all feeling the same way. Before you ball up your sweaters and toss them in a box in the spare […]


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Our March House of the Month

Mar 3, 2015 | scoop team

Our March House of the Month sits on a coveted corner lot at the end of a quiet street in Cotswold. It is charming and quaint, with the distinct personality and detailed millwork of an English cottage. Cotswold is a neighborhood of Old Charlotte known for warmth and welcome. Mature, shady trees and larger lots make Cotswold feel […]


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Decorating The Home Office.

Feb 14, 2015 | scoop team

Whether you are running and empire from home or managing a home empire, the office/study is indeed needed to keep up with the demands of career and household. You may have a small desk tucked in a nook or a designated room. Either way, Dering Hall recently featured home offices styled by top interior designers which got […]


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