Ambassador, Modernist and Firebird Society members and their guests gathered on Thursday, November 9 for the Bechtler’s third annual Firebird Society Cocktail Party. Everyone enjoyed an evening under Niki de Saint Phalle’s Le Grand Oiseau de Feu sur l’Arche (The Firebirdor “The Large Bird of Fire on an Arch”) with some intriguing and surprising ” guest” appearances.
A girl can never have too much jewelry. There’s always room for something new, and there’s probably no better time to give or receive something sparkly than the holidays. This week we’re bringing you over 150 of the best jewelry to buy now in the Charlotte boutiques and online. We just stopped counting at some […]
The 90’s revival has been going on now for a little while, what with “mom jeans,” floral dresses and Doc Martins being seen on stylish women everywhere. Another 90’s comeback is the choker necklace. This trend is so fun and can be worn by anyone. I tell clients all the time; “fashion is about personality and […]
I have one word for you: Wine. Ok, now that I have your attention, let’s talk corkage. While it may seem silly to bring your own entree to a restaurant, selecting the perfect bottle of wine and bringing that along is downright genius. Not only do you get to enjoy your favorites, but you get […]
It is the most wonderful delicious time of year. From now until January 1st, we at ScoopCharlotte plan to indulge in all the eats, drinks and cheer that Charlotte has to offer. If you need something fabulous to wear to one of the many events listed below, be sure to check out our series of posts 30 Days […]
You may walk past the shimmery “Firebird” on your way to work or have perhaps ventured inside THE BECHTLER MUSEUM OF MODERN ART for a jazz night, but are you familiar with THE BECHTLER YOUNG VISIONARIES group? We caught up with Karen Bernhardt, Senior Vice President of Mass Advertising at Bank of America and a […]
The Skillet Dinner That Requires No Skills. A step-by-step guide for an unbelievably tasty, insanely-easy, dinner for two.
December is officially here – yay! Time to shop until we drop, wrap presents, bake cookies and work the party circuit. December is arguably the most fun month of the year, and the busiest. Before things get too hectic head over to the Cosmetic Center of Lake Norman and take advantage of this month’s special: […]
Want an easy update to your denim that you can do yourself in less than 10 minutes? Simply cut the hem off. This fun trend has been seen all over “it” girls and street fashion gurus alike. The best part? It can be worn with just about any shoe type. The allure here is all about […]
Last year, we published this article on Standing Desks the major health benefits they offer. Our friends at ORTHOCAROLINA, Logan Stewart and Tim Pysell, gave us tips from their own transitions from sitting at work to standing. A lot can change in a year. For one thing, NPR and a few other outlets published some findings questioning whether the […]
Over the past 10 years, South End Charlotte has easily emerged as the premiere furniture and design district in the city. High Cotton Home Company opened in the district in 2011 and has been serving the area with distinctive home furnishings ever since. Owner Rodney Hines stocks the 7,000 square foot showroom with NC-based favorites […]
If you follow me, you know that I am a mom of two little ones and I tend to pull a “Mom Code” at least once a week. You may now be asking, ‘what the heck is a Mom Code?’ A “Mom Code” is when I throw on some yoga clothes, a pair of sunglasses, and my […]
