by Andrea Sprott Garden Curator, Elizabeth Lawrence House and Garden at Wing Haven When Scoop asked for a guest blog post about plants, my brain immediately went into a frenzy. I am a plant collector. Really, I’m more of an addict. (So “frenzy” is sort of downplaying the spastic acrobatics of plant choices that […]
With all of this dreary weather (and unfortunately more on the way) we think some good news is overdue: this weekend’s event forecast is looking bright with a chance of a great time. We’ve rounded up the best of the best of what deserves your attention this weekend, so get to planning! Front Porch Sundays is back NEXT […]
COTTAGE CHIC has 20% off all Bella Notte bedding. SILVERFLY also has a fall sale, including 50% off lines including Parke & Ronen, Joe’s, Hudson Jeans, Alternative Apparel and Fred Perry. LKN Green Jeans Starts Wednesday, October 7th. Now you can shop local in your pajamas. KK BLOOM has a beautiful new website, complete with e-commerce. Get 15% […]
You might characterize the Promenade on Providence center at Ballantyne Commons and Providence Road by its big box stores like Home Depot and Fresh Market, however you will be pleasantly surprised to find there are also some great boutiques tucked in the shopping center. Located just a few steps from the entrance to Stein Mart […]
Sweater Weather is every scoop girls favorite time of the year – cool, crisp, and you don’t have to hide your cute outfit under a coat every day. Now’s the time to stock up on these Fall favorites picked out for you from Charlotte boutiques. Plaid, fringe, cable-knit and classic stripes are what’s trending this […]
Ok girl-moms, favorite aunts, god-mothers and grannies. This is an event you don’t want to miss ~ and in true scoop fashion, we’ve got two tickets to giveaway! The American Girl Fashion Show™ is being held on October 10 & 11 at The Ritz Carlton, Charlotte. There will be two American Girl Fashion Show™ events each of the […]
Sometimes we see news or articles we think you might be interested in. We think, I should tell the girls about this. I should send them a link. Herewith – this and that from around the web. Things you might want to read more about. Not necessarily local, but things that caught my eye. Share […]
Rained Out 🙁 The Teal Pumpkin Project – Pumpkin Painting Party moves to 10/31 Join the good folks at Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Relief as they work to raise awareness for food allergies all over our city as part of the Teal Pumpkin Project. Due to the weather forecast (thank you Joaquin) AAIR has […]
The weather is finally cooling off, and you’re itching for a weekend getaway. Have you thought about Savannah? This charming southern city is less than a four hour drive from Charlotte and has so much to offer including food, shopping, and sights. Eat: One of the best parts about Savannah is that you can ditch […]
Can you keep a secret? Just between us, there are big changes taking place over at Scout & Molly’s in the Morrison shops. All will be unveiled this week, but until then, Megan, the girls and all the goods have moved over into the old Trysports space where they’re having a huge sale today (Sunday […]
We’re sorry but you’ve reached an “old” and out of date article from many years ago. Please click thru here to see our more current content on the topic. The perfect bag is one of the best and easiest ways to pull together an outfit. Whether you’re looking for a day-time tote or a clutch […]
Freedom to Read Week September 28-October 3 Charlotte Mecklenburg Libraries Celebrate Freedom to Read Week with lots of special events, activities and storytimes at the the libraries. Beauty and the Beast September 29-October 4 (showtimes vary) Blumenthal Performing Arts Center Don’t miss this Disney classic done as only Blumenthal Arts can. A great show […]
