In the spirit of seasonal nostalgia & slowing down, here’s how to infuse a little novelty into your summer! The scientific case for slow summers
I’ve noticed something recently: Nostalgia is everywhere. What gives: Psychologists say there’s a good reason for the rise of “nostalgia core.” For many of us, reflecting on childhood, time felt slower and doom scrolling wasn’t even an option—a bittersweet contrast to our routine adult realities! Scoop Labs™ results: 80% of Scoop readers say summer inspires […]
Today we’re sharing a handpicked summer deal, exclusively for the Scoop community, from our friends at Mood House. Start your summer reset with the Year of Self-Care Membership at Mood House. They just dropped a batch of 100 (only 73 remaining). The Year of Self-Care Membership includes: Of note: The Year of Self-Care Membership requires […]
Eloise Hamilton Reeves’ Elizabeth bungalow is an earnest reflection of her personal style, which you might be acquainted with via her boutique Thirty-One Jane. Quick recap: Eloise and her husband bought the house in 2021.They worked with MK Boykin at Smith Interior Design to slowly make changes over time, as they’ve gotten to know the […]
Artist and gallerist extraordinaire Anne Neilson is opening a flagship home store, right next to her gallery Anne Neilson Fine Art. What to expect: The eponymous shop, Anne Neilson Home, will be an extension of Anne’s existing arts and lifestyle brand. She already sells things like silk-printed scarves and needlepoint canvases online. Why now: “For […]
Blumenthal Arts just announced its 2026–27 Broadway season — and it’s stacked with iconic classics and buzzy new productions, plus the regional premier of Oh, Mary! Subscribe today: Seven-show season packages range from $330.90 to $1,014.06, with the option to add Oh, Mary! to create an eight-show package. Pricing is subject to change. Here’s a […]
You ever sit down with someone so inspiring you have to hold back from asking 100 questions? That’s how I felt getting lunch with Nesha Pai this week. Our conversation ping-ponged from building a business to AI to scarcity mindset, and I drank up every single second. Without further ado, here’s a look at my […]
Scoop Labs (™) recently conducted a short one-question survey with a simple question: The big why: Most of us are too embarrassed or shy to talk about it, but intimacy matters. And every now and then, we’re going to approach taboo topics in a digestible/anonymous way. Results: The overwhelming majority of people in our community […]
Parent Diaries is a monthly series showcasing how real people in Charlotte approach building their families & parenting. Participate. Describe your family structure. Married. Three kids. Two dogs. One stray cat who lives on our porch. Constant motion. How old are your kids? Seven, five, and one. How much do you spend on childcare? Childcare […]
The Truist Championship, one of the most social weekends of the year in Charlotte, is almost here. Now’s the time to plan your outfit (or outfits!) so you can head into the tournament prepped and relaxed. What to consider: People undeniably dress for this event, but the ideal tournament look balances personal style with practicality. […]
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Jeff and Paula Conway, who’ve been married for 48 years and work together every day, know a thing or two about how to keep a good thing humming. They started out as CPAs from Oklahoma State. Opening a restaurant was never in their five-year plan—or any-year plan. But somehow, 20 years ago, they found their […]
