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Last Minute Halloween Ideas to Celebrate in Spooky Style

Oct 24, 2014 | Ashley Kaufman

When it comes to holidays that inspire elaborate decor – Halloween has left Easter in the dust and is closing in on Christmas. From giant inflatables to downright scary scenes – Charlotteans seem to step it up a little more each year in their artful arrangements of pumpkins, skeletons, cats, witches and more. There’s still […]


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Get the look with Modern Lighting Design.

Oct 16, 2014 | Susu

Here’s a perfect example of what we mean when we say MODERN LIGHTING DESIGN has a chic fixture for every decor, whether your style is classic, contemporary, traditional or modern.  Take a look at how this gorgeous ceiling fixture literally lights up this room and creates a focal point to be referenced in the mirror, […]


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Our October House of the Month

Oct 2, 2014 | scoop team

Charlotte has been recognized as #1 in Money Magazine’s, Best Big- City Bargains, in its annual “Best Places to Live in America” rankings.  No surprise to us, since the Queen City has many unique and affordable neighborhoods of right-priced properties with strong potential for appreciation. We always look to our partner COTTINGHAM CHALK HAYES REALTORS […]


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Our Charlotte House of The Month for September

Sep 6, 2014 | scoop team

We have our COTTINGHAM CHALK HAYES REALTORS  “September House of the Month” ready to show you and she’s a beauty. Located on a desirable street in Providence Country Club, this 2 story custom home is spacious and spectacular and sits right on the golf course. Lush landscaping, built-ins, heavy molding, plantation shutters and wood flooring […]


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Best Classic Lighting Store in the South is right here in Charlotte. Meet Lantern & Scroll.

Sep 3, 2014 | scoop team

Our September FIND OF THE MONTH is a homeowner’s & designer’s dream come true. A local lighting showroom and online store featuring traditional, classic, hand-crafted lighting – the kind you see in the magazines we all page through. At prices that definitely compete with any retail alternative. If you have ever tried to shop for […]


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5 Tips on Setting Up the Perfect Baby Room

Aug 31, 2014 | scoop team

Nesting is the most powerful instinct. In the past year since my baby was born, I have frequently wished I could have bottled that stuff up so I could take a hit now, like, once a week. There is so much to do to feel like you are ready for this little person to show up at your home, soooo […]


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Our Charlotte House of the Month of August

Aug 9, 2014 | scoop team

We are so excited to show you the next home in our series with COTTINGHAM CHALK HAYES REALTORS  ~ our August pick  is a wonderful brick ranch in the quiet little neighborhood of Ashbrook.  While this house does make a perfect starter home, it’s also a great choice if you want a close in, affordable […]


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Dorm Decorating Ideas and Inspiration

Jul 29, 2014 | scoop team

You’ve landed on an “old” article from 2014. For a more up-to-date version, click thru here. Maybe it’s the October style weather, but here at Scoop we are definitely gearing up for school starting back up. Its coming fast. And if your baby is college-bound, you don’t have the luxury of waiting til last minute to get […]


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Dorm Decorating Ideas and Inspiration

Jul 26, 2014 | scoop team

You’ve landed on an “old” article from 2014. For a more up-to-date version, click thru here. Maybe it’s the October style weather, but here at Scoop we are definitely gearing up for school starting back up. Its coming fast. And if your baby is college-bound, you don’t have the luxury of waiting til last minute to get […]


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What is Swell this week? Decorating with Red White & Blue.

Jul 2, 2014 | scoop team

In honor of our nation’s 238th birthday, we are celebrating all things Red, White and Blue! Create a Big impact by saturating your space in stoic blue or combine multiple shades and patterns for  an ecclectic, casual setting. From Rustic Americana to crisp Colonial Chic, this patriotic palette inspires sophistication and style year round. Here are […]


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Appearances Count – Getting Your House Ready to Sell

Jun 21, 2014 | scoop team

Thinking of putting your house on the market?  While spring and summer months are traditionally when home sales across the country increase, in Charlotte,  you can go on the market at almost any time. According to local real estate trends, sellers are able to fetch more for their homes this year than last year. Homes […]


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Summer Patio Party Pinspirations

May 17, 2014 | scoop team

Nothing is quite as refreshing, relaxing, and just plain sexy as the summer patio party done well. A good patio party can unwind everyone like nothing else. It can be the best way to “shower the people you love with love” [kickin off a Carolina summer right with a little James Taylor]. It can be either […]


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