Susu Bear launched Scoop Charlotte in 2009, after a decade of being a stay-at-home mom. She sold the company in January 2026. Here’s what we can learn from Susu. What were you doing pre-Scoop? How did the skillset serve you with Scoop? Before being a SAHM, I worked 15+ years in retail consumer marketing & […]
The semi-annual EDIT Sale is just weeks away, which means founders Stephanie Bissell, Shelly Landau and Jennifer Shelton are deep in prep mode. The accidental entrepreneurs didn’t mean to start a business, but they did. A decade in, and the semi-annual EDIT Sale is one of Charlotte’s tentpole shopping events. Here’s how the EDIT girls […]
Daniel Gonzalez started taking fashion risks in middle school, and people noticed—good and bad. Some people, especially a young kid, might find that tension confusing, but it’s where Gonzalez found clarity. That strong sense of self is crucial to his clothing design business today. Gonzalez won’t call himself a visionary, but I will, and I’m […]
When Allison Welch purchased her Blue Ridge Mountain home, she wanted it to be her family’s happy place. So, when it was time to renovate, she tapped her best friend and interior designer Charlotte Lucas for the job. The house was built in the 1970s, and this was a complete renovation. The goal was to […]
Charlotte’s top designers have spoken. This is the year of deep color, richer layers and pops of the unexpected. Earlier this year, Pantone released its annual color of the year. And the selection—Cloud Dancer— missed the mark for many. I spend a lot of time studying interiors, and to me, it just felt untrue? So […]
If you’re planning to host an event at any point in 2026, you’re likely already thinking about one crucial detail — where will it be? The answer depends on how many people will attend, the type of event, the time of year and hundred other things, making finding a venue that checks all your boxes […]
What kind of post-holidays person are you? Is the tree outside by 9am on December 26th, or are the lights still lingering well into January? Are the gifts and wrapping paper all wrapped up and put away that day? Or is the family room covered with toys, tinsel, and ribbons for at least a week? […]
If you’ve been caught mentally rearranging your kitchen ahead of holiday hosting, and wondering if it’s time to move (or just knock down a wall), you’re not alone. Homeowners across Charlotte are wrestling with the choice: remodel what they have, or relocate to something new. Between rising interest rates, limited inventory, and the rising cost […]
Elyce Arons, co-founder of Kate Spade and co-founder and CEO of Frances Valentine, will come to Charlotte on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 to address members of the Mint Museum Auxiliary and their guests in the annual Fall Enrichment Forum at the Mint Museum Uptown. This signature event kicks off the new year of the Auxiliary’s Room […]
Spectacular savings are coming your way on October 8 & 9 at the annual Autumn Elegance Beauty Event at Dermatology, Laser & Vein Specialists of the Carolinas [DLVSC]. From some of the best prices all year on injectables to big discounts on device treatments, surgical procedures, lasering and cosmeceuticals, you do not want to miss […]
Sunflour Baking Company Locally and family-owned with 4 QC locations plus a bakery in Harrisburg NC, Sunflour offers sweet and savory treats to pick up in store, order ahead or buy and ship online. Fall has definitely arrived at Sunflour, where you can grab a pumpkin latte with new Cold Foam, and snack on pumpkin […]
In the world of networking (as ambitious as we try to be), many of us find ourselves asking: How do I start? Where do I go? We’ve taken the stress out of networking, so you can focus on building meaningful professional connections instead. Read below for your guide to the When, Where, and What of […]
