Dang. It’s here. B-T-S. Such a conflicted time. Yes, you cannot wait to get them off their electronics and out of the house. But then, what about sleeping in? Last minute lunches together? Late afternoon trips to the pool? Netflix binging together when it rains, every single day, right at late afternoon pool time? Falling […]
You know we’re having a weird summer when mid-August temps in the mid-80’s felt like a cool front. That humidity tho. We’ve been melting all week. Just can’t stop gazing longingly at pinterest pages like this one: Hopefully the dog days are oh oh ver, and we’ll head straight from this week’s temps into cooler […]
A quick walk through South End and you might get the impression that Charlotte is going to the dogs. And you might be right. But after last week’s visit from the infamous Grumpy Cat it turns out there are a few Queen City kitties looking for their insta moment too. If you really want to […]
If you’re a shopper who has to try something on, pop into the stores to shop what’s new now. If shopping in stores isn’t your thing, buy what you like directly from our post if you see a ‘buy now’ link. This week we’re seeing lots of new dresses and jackets. Layering is essential for […]
What’s going on in the Charlotte shops this week? We bring you the Scoop for sales and events going on for fashion, home, and beauty, plus some adorable summer buys on sale we found at Copper Penny in Phillips Place. Yves Delorme Summer Sale 6401 Morrison Blvd Charlotte, NC 28211 Save up to 40% […]
With all that’s going on this weekend in the QC (think a Gatsby-themed gala, nights at the museum and big name concerts) you have no excuse to have a boring one. Our picks for what to do this weekend in Charlotte: ALL WEEKEND “Day 1” Faroe Island Salmon 20% off 4-Day Sale Clean Catch | […]
It’s just 2 weeks away. Kick-off for your favorite college team happens Labor Day weekend for most fans at most nearby campus stadiums. OK, Wake plays the Presbyterian Blue Hose (?!?) on 8/31, and our very own UNCC 49’ers play Eastern Michigan on 9/1, but otherwise on Saturday, September 2nd: Tar Heels vs Cal at […]
Have you shopped a b o d e Home Design Store on East Blvd right between Vestique and POUR OLIVE? If you love home decor and design, contemporary and transitional style, pale elegance with pops of color, then interior designer Mary Miller’s retail outpost ABODE is for you. Gorgeous, right? The furniture you’ll find at […]
Wendy Hickey is the founder and executive director of ArtPop Street Gallery, although to many in the art community, she is referred to as the Fairy Art Mother. ArtPop is a 501c3 dedicated to promoting the work of local artists through available media space, such as billboards and news stands. ArtPop (Art + Public Outdoor […]
We write about this topic pretty much every year. For example, here are some prior year posts we’ve run on the topic: 15 Things to be sure to take to college. Or buy when you get there (2013) The Dorm Room Must Haves for Heading Off to College (2015) This time, however, it hits particularly […]
Charlotte’s charm extends far beyond the Uptown lights. Find a new beat in your neighborhood or venture out of your ZIP code to discover the latest happenings in what we call south South Charlotte, by which we mean all the way to Rock Hill 🙂 NEW EATS ON THE STREETS IN SOUTH CLT AND SC […]
Looks like a little rain is in the forecast this week so we’ve selected some indoor adventures for our Things To Do With Family, sure to bring some sunshine to your days… Sunday, August 13, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. August 1775 The Schiele Museum (Gastonia) Huzzah! Dodge the raindrops and bring the family to this […]
