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Once you’ve had your Thanksgiving fill, it’s time to hit the town with friends and family. Whether you’re headed to the mountains to select the perfect tree, shopping small business Saturday or looking to entertain out-of-towners, we’ve got the scoop for you. If you are braving the Black Friday crowds, know which boutiques are open for […]

It’s the official kick off of the biggest shopping season of the year. Many stores are offering extended hours for Black Friday sales but limited hours Wednesday, November 23 and all Charlotte boutiques are closed on Thanksgiving Day.  A few stores are taking a long holiday with family before the holiday shopping rush. Check out […]

This year’s fundraising and fun times Fall Ball for the Young Affiliates of the Mint (YAMs) was held on November 10th at the Mint’s Randolph Road museum. The theme was Under the Big Top and the signature ball was a celebration of performance arts in our community. Guests danced the night away to live music and […]

Founders Holiday Ice Rink at ChristmasVille Monday, November 17 (through January 15), times vary Fountain Park, Rock Hill, $10 (includes skate rental) Visit the open-air ice skating rink during Christmasville – tons of events including gingerbread house building and horse drawn carriage rides. On Monday also don’t miss Small Stalks Mondays at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden and […]

Put your Amazon Prime purchases on hold and show your support for the local small business community by shopping analog and In Real Life at SOUTH END’S SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY. How to Do The Day Take the lightrail or park in one of several options (see below), then start at East-West Boulevard and Camden, arm […]

Tiny Prints and Shutterfly, even Minted, are flooding our inbox with their holiday card promotions – highest quality paper, foiled holly leaves and perfect family photos – of course perfect family photos. Whose family do they use for those stock photos, anyway? Maybe child models who are used to posing? Our best attempt at photos […]

Turkey day is almost here, and we’re dreaming of pumpkin pies, mashed potatoes and gravy. Whether you’re staying in the QC or headed out of town this Thanksgiving holiday, get some outfit inspiration from the Charlotte boutiques. You can shop in stores and some items online ~ just be careful about shipping dates to make […]

A few weeks ago, I attended a formal dinner party and the host, and many of the guests, admitted to me (knowing what I do for a living) that they didn’t know some of the basics of a formal dinner like how to properly set the table. While we might think we know what to […]

Don’t let the first real chill of the season keep you indoors this weekend. Grab your coat (one of these picks, perhaps?) and enjoy these fun events around the Queen City: THURSDAY WP Feeds the Need for Pancreatic Cancer Action Network WP Kitchen + Bar | 5-10 p.m. It’s easy to dine out for a […]

We have a lot on our minds during the holidays – long grocery lists, presents to reciprocate for unexpected gift givers, and traditions we don’t want to miss. Not to mention, we want our money to go toward the hot cocoa with crushed candy cane atop whipped cream in red cups, gifts for our kids or grandkids, […]

It’s the calm before the holiday shopping storm that begins Thanksgiving night as stores open their doors for deal seekers. We prefer to enjoy our shopping experiences without long lines and chaos, and we’re hoping this is the year we won’t put our gift shopping off until the last minute. Head out before the crowds […]

The 2017 Charlotte Winter Coat is all about faux fur, fur trimmed hoods, sleeves and cuffs, shearling, leather, and the bomber jacket. Whether you need a jacket for everyday wear or to go with your favorite party dress, you can find a new winter coat on Scoop’s list below. Including this year’s Barbour jacket options from […]