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The East Blvd Sidewalk Sale is Back on Saturday, June 4 2016

May 19, 2016 | scoop team

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! hums to self. The East Boulevard Sidewalk Sale is back. It’s scheduled for Saturday, June 4, 2016 and scoop will be bringing you all the news that’s fit to print on this beloved street-wide discount sale that has kicked off summer for several years now. Mark your […]


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The QC’s cutest beach & pool bags and the things you need to fill them.

May 19, 2016 | scoop team

It’s almost beach season, baby! I don’t know about you, but right now nothing sounds better than sun-kissed skin, sea salted hair, the sun, the sand and a bottomless drink in our hands. If you’re opting out of a beach vacay this summer, community pool parties during the summertime will suffice. Because it’s almost illegal to have […]



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What’s New and on Sale in the Charlotte Shops this week.

May 18, 2016 | scoop team

Stock your summer wardrobe and get vacation ready with all that’s new and on sale in the Charlotte shops this week. Here’s What’s on Sale: The big news is the Boutique Blowout Sale on Thusday and Friday. Read all the scoop and check out our sneak peek pics here.   The Track & Field Store […]


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Easy Summer Dinner: Zoodle Shrimp Scampi

May 17, 2016 | scoop team

This week’s recipe brought to you by PUPPIES AND BRUNCH  There are few things in this world that I enjoy more than pasta. Literally mention pasta, any kind of pasta, and I’m there. But as much as I love pasta, my waistline hates it. The second I eat it my stomach puffs up like Violet […]


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Cute Shorts for Guys & Gals

May 17, 2016 | scoop team

Who wears short shorts? We wear short shorts. They’re such short shorts. We like short shorts!  Calling all shorts lovers in search of the cutest shorts this season for both guys and the gals,’ cause we have hit the mother lode. There are a variety of denim washes to choose from along with some funky patterns and colors. Distressed denim and lightweight […]


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Decorating with Blue & White

May 16, 2016 | scoop team

It’s a classic combo for interior decorating, and a perennial favorite. Blue & White. The Blue & White palette is sophisticated, crisp, and versatile and brings poise to any room. It works with any decor and practically any style: provincial, traditional, modern, farmhouse, etc. You simply can’t go wrong choosing a blue and white color scheme, and something […]


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The Ballantyne Beat – Eat, Drink and Tan in 28277 this Week

May 16, 2016 | scoop team

Ah, summer. The air gets hotter, hair gets blonder, skin gets tanner and all we can think about is a cold drink on a breezy patio. Luckily, there’s always something new to do in the 28277. Check it out: EAT/DRINK The Lodge – A Sportsman’s Grill 16640 Hawfield Way Drive (Shops at Ardrey Kell) — Coming soon! […]


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A different kind of Lake Life. Living at Lake James.

May 15, 2016 | scoop team

This is just about the time each year when we all think of buying a beautiful lake or mountain house. Summer is quickly approaching and getting away to a cool, waterfront home just seems like a divine way to escape and relax. Typically, when Charlotteans think about living on “The Lake”, we think about Lake […]


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Best This Year for the Beach & Pool

May 15, 2016 | scoop team

Summer is finally here which means many trips to the beach, the lake or the pool.  The hot, humid temperatures in Charlotte have most of us wanting to wear the least amount of clothing as possible to stay cool.  What’s the easiest go to beach and pool wear?  Light cover ups, flips flops, fun shades, and […]



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Photo Sneak Peek. The Boutique Blowout Sale is Back and BIGGER than Ever.

May 13, 2016 | scoop team

This is everyone’s favorite spring warehouse sale in Charlotte, and it’s in a new bigger location this year with a longer list of boutiques participating. The Boutique Blowout Sale has items from 8 popular boutiques on sale for TWO DAYS only, at discounts of 20% – 80% off. We took our spycam/iPhone in during set […]


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