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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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Get Ready for Some Serious House Envy with our $3.2 MM House of the Month.

May 13, 2016 | Susu

Our May House of the Month is a Don Duffy designed, rare find in South Charlotte, minutes from SouthPark and Phillips Place situated on over 3 beautiful acres down a private lane. Yes. Three Acres. It’s a beautiful French Provencal home with an unmatched outdoor living space that includes a pool, an open air porch […]


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What to Bring a New Mom for Dinner.

May 13, 2016 | scoop team

When one of your gal pals is home with her brand new bundle of joy, there are two things she wants: 1) a magical pill that can mimic a full night of sleep (and not interfere with breastfeeding) and 2) some yummy food that doesn’t take much effort to cook. Unfortunately the first item is […]


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Rompers, Dresses, and more. What’s New in Stores this Week?

May 11, 2016 | scoop team

We’ve reached that point of the season where the humidity is starting to creep in and we’re searching for clothes that are lightweight, yet fashion-forward and functional. The Charlotte boutiques are filled with easy, breezy dresses, rompers and tops this week to keep you cool when that usual summer heatwave hits. And don’t forget to pick […]




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Festival Wear…or How to Dress Like You’re Going

May 11, 2016 | scoop team

Whether you have decided to make a trip to Bonnaroo this year, or stay local to attend some of the U.S National Whitewater Center festivals, we guarantee you’ll ask yourself at least once: What am I going to wear?  After being inspired from all the great Coachella looks, it may be difficult to conjure up with a […]


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