When the pandemic began, we all learned about this “novel coronavirus,” meaning a brand new strain. Since then, we’ve dropped “novel” out of the conversation and are all far too familiar with COVID-19. The pandemic certainly doesn’t feel new anymore. Still, we have much to learn. We continue to develop ways to co-exist and work […]
If you’ve got it all planned and your menu set, you might want to re-think dessert after you read this post. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite Charlotte pies & cakes to order for your Thanksgiving feast and upcoming Holiday festivities. AND we’ve put together a giveaway for you to enter to win one […]
If there was ever a year to say “no thanks” to cooking Thanksgiving dinner, 2020 is it. Charlotte restaurants, bakeries and catering companies are showing out for this year’s Turkey Day. Browse through the options below to find your perfect holiday meal. Dine-In or Takeout Fine & Fettle The Scoop: Canopy Charlotte’s restaurant is offering […]
They’re Back! The DearNovemberDays girls with their new-ish baby brother in tow. If you don’t follow Kristina at @DearNovemberDays, you may not know this mother of 4 ridiculously photogenic kids, but if you’ve been following scoop, you’ve seen the older two girls before here, here, and here. Kristina and 3 of her 4 stopped by […]
Thanksgiving and the holiday season are going to look and feel a bit different this year because of Covid-19. Instead of hugs, there will be elbow bumps. Fine china may be replaced by paper plates, and large family gatherings may be replaced by a Zoom call. So, how do you navigate the etiquette around these […]
Fall fun continues this weekend, with everything from coat drives and ways to give back to new brewery openings and virtual watercolor classes. Read on for more in-person and virtual things to do this weekend in and around Charlotte. BREAKING NEWS: PHASE III CHANGES TO NO MORE THAN 10 INDOORS EFFECTIVE FRIDAY, 11/13. This will […]
BREAKING NEWS: PHASE III CHANGES TO NO MORE THAN 10 INDOORS EFFECTIVE FRIDAY, 11/13. This may / will affect how attendance can work at stores, events, pop ups and sales. Check their social media and if possible, call ahead if you don’t see specifics. Many of the events we cover are rsvp or not crowded […]
When you want to change the feel of a room without spending money on redecorating, simply light a scented candle. Whether you stick with light spring scents year round or you must start the holidays with fraser fir and balsam, candles can change the mood of not just the room but your outlook too. Scroll […]
With its dichotomy of quiet neighborhoods lined with historic homes and funky urban enclaves full of art, music and revelry, Charlotte can sometimes feel like many cities-within-a-city. And considering an estimated 120 people move to Charlotte every day, the real estate landscape is in a constant state of change. We spoke to the pros at […]
We’re sharing photos of the city from some of our favorite QC Photographers in a series sponsored by Charlotte Center City Partners. Last month we checked out many local murals with Brooke Brown, and this month we’re touring with the talented Laura Wolff, who is a photographer for the Charlotte Knights and other sports media, […]
When the world began to shut down in March and jobs and schools went remote, many of us struggled to adjust to all of the changes being thrown our way. This, coupled with the unknowns about coronavirus, resulted in fears about the health and well-being of our families, and uncertainty about the future. It should […]
As women, the role of caretaker often falls to us — for our homes, our kids and eventually, our elderly relatives. And even if we aren’t living with our aging family members full-time, we often find ourselves checking in: are they taking their medications? Is the fridge stocked? Are they lonely? One large piece of […]
