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A visit to the new ABODE store on East Blvd PLUS 50% off at the closing SE location.

Jul 11, 2016 | scoop team

The Abode Home store located in South End has found a beautiful new home on East Blvd nestled between Vestique and Pour Olive and just across the street from the much anticipated Babalu Tapas & Tacos. Owner and Interior Designer Mary Tobias Miller will continue to offer her design services out of the new store, […]


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Dysport vs Botox ~ Did I See a Difference?

Jul 10, 2016 | Susu

First off, let’s get a couple of housekeeping details out of the way. Yes, I get Botox® a few times a year to treat the wrinkles, nay furrows, in my brow. They come from all the THINKING. For the uninitiated, Botox® is “freezer” not a filler, and movie stars to do not get Botox to puff […]


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What to Wear to a Pool Party this Summer

Jul 8, 2016 | scoop team

As summer drudges on, the heat and humidity show no sign of settling down. A pool party is the perfect solution to combat this wet and sticky weather, and we’re hoping you have at least one invite pending.  What to wear to a pool party? We found the perfect outfits to keep you cool and at the peak of […]


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Lab Grown Diamonds in Greenville SC

Jul 7, 2016 | scoop team

They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend ~ and just like your actual best friend with a penchant for eating at expensive restaurants, diamonds can cost you a ton of money. Until recently, there was no better way to get the bling. Enter lab grown diamonds. These gems are identical to diamonds created over hundreds of […]



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The ‘World’s Safest Trampoline’ store, Springfree Trampoline, now open in Blakeney.

Jul 5, 2016 | scoop team

Now Open in Blakeney, with a Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, July 16th, the newest and latest safe trampolines are coming to Charlotte at the Springfree Trampoline store. Springfree™ Trampoline is known as the world’s safest trampoline as they’ve effectively removed all of the impact areas that cause injuries on a traditional, spring-based trampoline. Check out their […]


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Where to Find the Best Breakfast in Charlotte

Jul 3, 2016 | scoop team

I could eat breakfast for every meal of the day. I absolutely LOVE it. By now, you know I love food (probably a little too much), but nothing holds my heart like breakfast. I wish breakfast dates happened more often. As great as a dinner date is, there’s nothing better to me than an early […]


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Here’s My Summer 2016 Running Playlist

Jun 28, 2016 | scoop team

Saturday, June 25th, 6:55 am: Wake up, drag my tired bones to the bathroom- this is not a normal weekend wakeup time for me. Brush my teeth, don’t even bother with makeup (it will just melt off in the NC summer sauna), change into some spiffy running gear and attempt to top it off with the […]


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Picnic Picks for the Pops … or Anywhere Else This Summer

Jun 28, 2016 | scoop team

Are you planning a Picnic at the Pops this Friday evening? For the special July 1st “Celebrate America” program featuring favorite patriotic songs and post-concert fireworks, performed every year by the Charlotte Symphony? We are. Here’s what you’ll need: A picnic basket and/or insulated carrier – we’ve got several options for you to choose. Cute […]


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Vacation Video Shorts from our Charlotte Fitness Pros

Jun 26, 2016 | Susu

Hitting the beach or the road for fun in the summer sun? If your plan is to take a break from everything but wine-ing and dining, that’s my kind of vacay. I try not to break up the flow with too much exercise! But if you know the back-to-reality recovery is not worth the break, […]


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24 hours in the life of fitness guru Denise Duffy

Jun 25, 2016 | scoop team

Charlotte’s own exercise guru Denise Duffy accomplishes more before the sun comes up than most people accomplish in an entire week. She trains everyone from fitness newbies to experienced athletes in her small classes at SmartCore Fitness (she founded the gym and trains there alongside Steve Justice) and still somehow has time to teach seven classes a […]


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What’s New in the Charlotte Home & Garden Stores?

Jun 24, 2016 | scoop team

A b o d e Home Design Moving sale still in progress, now at 40%-50% off with all items in store discounted 40% off moving to 50% off next week. Still gearing up for the upcoming move to East Blvd next to Vestique and Pour Olive, Abode is open Wednesdays thru Saturdays from 10am to […]


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