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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
