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How To Turn an Old TV Cabinet from Goodwill into a Stylish Armoire

Sep 10, 2016 | scoop team

Turn an Old TV Cabinet into a Stylish Armoire by charlotteshopgirl For those of you who work from home or have an office at the house, you probably face the same challenge I do: keeping your office neat and tidy so that when you’re done working it can still look like a nice room. And […]


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Our September House of the Month is Family Ready in Sherwood Forest

Sep 10, 2016 | scoop team

Just listed two days ago and likely to go fast – Sherwood Forest is hot, hot, hot – our September house of the month is an adorable ranch with an open floor plan, unusually spacious bedrooms, a neutral kitchen and living spaces for every occasion in over 1960 sq. ft. at a $320,000 price point. You […]


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What to Wear to a Charlotte Gala or Event

Sep 10, 2016 | scoop team

Fall is the best. Not only because ~ football ~ and sweater weather (eventually) and the endless pumpkin spice brouhaha, but also for all of the gala and black tie events happening in the Queen City. As much as we have a love-hate relationship with BIG & BLACK TIE FUNDRAISING EVENTS (for our husbands it’s hate-hate), […]


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First Timer Scoop for the Charlotte Fitness Studios

Sep 9, 2016 | scoop team

Gym anxiety is real, y’all. That awkward feeling where you’re trying to act like you know what’s going on when you’re really wondering “what do I do with my hands.” Are you in need of a little encouragement to squash the “first timer” intimidation factor and show up like a “regular” at one of the […]


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What’s New and Going On in the Stores This Week

Sep 7, 2016 | scoop team

Now that the summer sales are dwindling down, the stores are stocked full of new fall arrivals just waiting to make their way into your closet. Shop our favorite new arrivals this week at these Charlotte boutiques:   New David Yurman Limited Time Collection at Neiman Marcus: This month, David Yurman debuts his new Osetra […]


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Best Apple Desserts in the CLT Restaurants

Sep 7, 2016 | scoop team

Now that Labor Day is over, you know what that means…IT’S FALL Y’ALL. It might not feel like it quite yet, but leggings and all things pumpkin spice are just around the corner. And most importantly – apples! I’ve never bought into the pumpkin spice trend, but I am an apple girl through and through. And one […]



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Eat, Drink and Jump — September’s Ballantyne Beat

Sep 6, 2016 | scoop team

School’s back in session, but that doesn’t mean we’re going to stop celebrating summer down in Ballantyne. Here are the hottest new places to soak up (what’s left of) #Summer2016 in the 28277: EAT Hazelnuts Creperie 9870 Rea Road (coming soon!) Even though Hazelnuts’ newest location in Blakeney Shopping Center won’t be open for a couple more […]


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New Boots for Fall/Winter 2016

Sep 5, 2016 | scoop team

Here’s what’s trendy for boots for this fall & winter: Embellished, Studded & Fringed Velvet & Patent Metallics & Skins (faux is fine) Lace Up Booties Booties In General Over the Knee Boots Retro ’60s and ’70s styles In the Charlotte boutiques, fall clothing, shoes and accessories will continue roll in for the next several weeks. […]


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Easy Help for Your Tailgating Game This Fall

Sep 5, 2016 | scoop team

You’ve scored seats for the game, picked out the perfect outfit and accessories to cheer on your team, now don’t drop the ball when it comes to tailgating. A solid game plan is necessary because we all know, your tailgate spread is almost as important as the final score. We’ve gathered a few tips and recipes […]


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What to Wear to Homecoming

Sep 5, 2016 | scoop team

Friday Night Lights are in full swing now, and the key question in the halls will soon be Who are You Going with to Homecoming? Followed quickly by What Will You Wear? Here’s what we found for Charlotte high schools Homecoming Weekend…or at least those we could access easily via the interwebs. Myers Park High School […]


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More Scoop Fitness Deals from Orangetheory and Xtend Barre.

Sep 5, 2016 | scoop team

Summer. Had me a blast. Happened so fast. Five pounds. Just like that amiright? Time to get it back on track girls. We reached out to some of our fitness studio clients to get you a few good deals to kick start your fall fitness routine. We got a free week for you at IM=X […]


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