While the fashion pundits tell us silk shirts, statement knitwear, colored wool suiting, quilted bombers with matching pants are IN for Men’s Fall Winter Style 2017, you and I both know we’ll be lucky if something velvet finds its way into the same room as our men. Charlotte guys tend to traditional and conservative, rarely […]
It’s a great week for shopping in Charlotte whether you’re looking for new pieces for your wardrobe or your home. There are tons of cute clothing and accessory items in the boutiques, a trunk show, plus Tradition’s semi-annual sale for those of you hosting holiday guests you’d like to impress. Mark your calendars for shopping […]
Looking for a dose of Charlotte culture to kick-start your fall? This weekend’s got gallery crawls, jazz, museum nights and more. Here are your don’t-miss events coming up this weekend: ALL WEEKEND Scoop Readers take the Family to The Bechtler for less 420 South Tryon Street | Through November 30 The holidays are upon us […]
Get Baked! Who can resist warm bread or a fresh brownie out of the pan, corners only of course. Or for those of you who have an obsession with croissants, chocolate cakes and specialty cookies these shops make them too. Mostly sweet and some savory, check out these Charlotte bakeries for a daily breakfast treat […]
Guest Blog By Lauren Clement, Lauren Nicole Designs We came, we saw, we snapped photos—all for you! High Point Market, the largest furnishings industry trade show in the world, brings more than 75,000 people to High Point, North Carolina every six months. As an interior designer, I think High Point is better than Christmas. I […]
OPERA CAROLINA’S new season, Enter the Illusion, begins November 4th with a classic love story of a woman torn between two suitors. The tale of Cyrano is truly timeless and has been reinvented over the years on screen ~ maybe you remember “Roxane” with Steve Martin and Darryl Hannah or the movie “Hitch” with Will […]
Although I hate waking up and coming home when it’s dark outside, I do love a good lamp to make things feel cozy! The end of DST is the perfect excuse to buy a new pair of lamps for your LR or BR. Here’s a selection from our favorite Charlotte home stores that are sure […]
Monday, Oct 30 Budding Adventures, 10:00 a.m. Reedy Creek Nature Preserve (Charlotte) Learn about plant life, animals, habitats, and the weather with hands-on activities, crafts, games, and hikes. Registration requested. Best for ages 3-6. Tuesday, Oct 31 Candy Crawl, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Downtown Concord, Union St (Concord) Strolling for candy who’s in? Take the […]
Every fall, the Mint Museum Auxiliary hosts their Fall Enrichment Forum featuring a well-known creative powerhouse, and this year is no exception. In the recent past, we’ve heard from Fashion Designers (Trina Turk and Lela Rose), Designing Entrepreneurs (Jonathan Adler) and Tastemaking Entrepreneurs (India Hicks). This year, we will hear from Tony-Award winning costume designer […]
Ready your appetites! Between the sweet flavors of Halloween and the savory classics of Thanksgiving, the Charlotte culinary scene is serving up the best in new fall menus, hands-on classes and delectable dinners. Here’s your Charlotte Food and Restaurant News for the next few weeks. Don’t worry, plenty of Thanksgiving scoop coming on our calendar too! […]
Modest dressing is now officially trending, and we’re seeing it in the magazines, blogs and around town. Take a look at this article from The New York Times on the topic. You may be wondering, what exactly is a Modest Dressing Movement? It’s a sea-change from decades past ~ the Look To Wear Now is no longer about […]
