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Art & Design

Meet the Designers at our Charlotte Stores: a b o d e

Oct 4, 2015 | scoop team

a b o d e Home Design store is located in Charlotte’s South End district at 201 West Worthington Avenue, and houses a retail showroom of transitional and vintage home furnishings and accessories. In addition, Mary Tobias Miller’s full-service Interior Design Studio operates out of the showroom. Mary Tobias Miller, Interior Designer & Owner, a b […]


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17 Heartwarming Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes

Oct 2, 2015 | scoop team

Believe it or not, I grew up with a mother who was practically straight out of a 1950s television sitcom.  She was constantly smiling, knew just the right things to say in any situation, and often made sure that some of her homemade chocolate chip cookies were there waiting when my sister and I got […]


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Green Jeans Consignment Sale is October 7-11 in Mooresville

Oct 1, 2015 | scoop team

This is my third round of participating as a consignor & shopper at the Green Jeans sale in Mooresville and honestly, I can’t recall life before this. As a self proclaimed shop-a-holic, this sale is the perfect way for me to turn over my wardrobe each season. You gotta have a little income to compensate […]


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Where To Go & What To Do This Weekend : 10/3

Sep 30, 2015 | Allison

Alright Tropical Storm Joaquin, we see your 95% chance of rain this weekend and want to make a deal. We’ll go ahead and enjoy this weekend’s activities around the lake and you reschedule for the work week. Sound like a plan? While we don’t think that will go over well, you should still grab your umbrella […]


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Scoop Picks: Best Appetizers at the Lake

Sep 30, 2015 | scoop team

At Scoop, we can (and sometimes do) make a meal out of appetizers. We love the perfectly sized portions and being able to try a few different things. It’s like having tapas at a non-tapas restaurant. Here are our top picks for best appetizers in LKN restaurants: Eez – Blackened Tuna Nachos If you’re a […]


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23 Tasty Reasons To Go Pumpkin-Picking Right Now

Sep 29, 2015 | scoop team

As you’re carving away trying to create a Pinterest-worthy Jack-O-Lantern, whatever you do, don’t discard those seeds and all of that pulp.  Because while they might look like a big messy pile of gunk and goo, a pumpkin’s insides can actually be used to make some pretty incredible snacks, entrees, and desserts. The homemade, antioxidant-packed […]


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SAVE THE DATE : The 5th Annual Hunstad Kortesis Beauty Bash, Blogger Meet Up & Major Savings!

Sep 29, 2015 | scoop team

The annual Hunstad Kortesis Plastic Surgery + MedSpa BEAUTY BASH is back this October 9 & 10, and it’s bigger and better than ever. You will not believe the discounts & deals, the demonstrations & the giveaways….and the Style Bloggers Meet & Greet sponsored by scoopthelake and scoopcharlotte! 25% off Botox, 20% off Microneedling, $150 off Fillers and much more. All […]


Health+Wellness

Sherry Pollex and Martin Truex Jr. Announce Their New Mission

Sep 28, 2015 | scoop team

Responding to a yearlong journey that has sharpened their perspective on the devastating impact of ovarian and childhood cancers, NASCAR Driver Martin Truex Jr. and longtime girlfriend Sherry Pollex have announced the Martin Truex Jr Foundation‘s new mission to raise awareness of and funding for childhood and ovarian cancer initiatives. September is national awareness month […]


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Where To Go And What To Do This Weekend – 9/26

Sep 24, 2015 | Allison

It’s the first officially weekend of fall, y’all. So grab your calendar and pencil in some fun because there is a lot going on around the lake. Here’s the round up of where to go and what to do this weekend:   2015 Mooresville Art Fair Saturday, Sept. 26 LangTree Lake Norman This free event […]


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What’s New In Stores This Week

Sep 23, 2015 | scoop team

Happy First Day of Fall! It’s not 100% Autumn weather yet, but the signs are clear. It’s on its way. #insertPSLemoticon  Great fall transitional pieces are in stores all around town. The season of great jeans, layers, flannel, leggings & sweaters is upon us! Here are some of our favorites Fall looks. Lavendar Boutique Vanilla […]


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ScoopTheLake Beauty: Fall Hair Trends

Sep 22, 2015 | scoop team

Has the summer sun left your hair looking dull and faded? Does your hair feel less like silk and more like straw when you touch it? If so, you may need some first aid to get your hair back in shape for fall. Not sure what to do? The Scoop girls have some ideas for you: Go […]


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6 unusual greens to add to your diet this month.

Sep 18, 2015 | scoop team

Whenever I am in the produce section at a grocery store, I tend to reach for the same “celebrity” or familiar greens, such as spinach, kale, and collards – but there are always those mystery & unusual greens. They are the greens that look really interesting and healthy, but I just don’t have the faintest […]


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