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How to Make Your July 4th Gathering Effortless

Jun 23, 2019 | scoop team

Guest post contributed by DeeDee Dalrymple of Effortless Entertaining Let’s make our July 4th gatherings effortless with good planning and prep. With sixteen family members and friends coming to our home at Grandfather, my planning has already begun. If you too are having a crowd, it’s not too late to get ready so you have […]


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Female Artists To View in Charlotte Museums

Jun 22, 2019 | scoop team

Whether you’re looking for paintings, sculptures, mixed media or something else entirely, Charlotte’s museums feature art from renowned female artists from all over the world. Here are a few of our picks. The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture 551 S Tryon St.704.547.3700 Ann Tanksley’s Harvest of Shame Tanksley used bright, energetic […]


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18 Charlotte Artists Making Your Home and our Local Galleries Beautiful

Jun 21, 2019 | scoop team

This article is sponsored by Charlotte Radiology Breast Services. Have you ever been to a museum or gallery and wished you could buy one of the pieces you saw? Charlotte is fortunate to have numerous art museums and galleries for patrons to peruse colorful and thought-provoking pieces. From modern art to ceramics, you can get a […]


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Create Beautiful Bedrooms with These Interior Designers’ Tips

Jun 20, 2019 | scoop team

One could argue there is no other room that plays such an intimate part in our daily lives as our bedroom.  It is the last place we lay our heads down at night, and the first place we see when we wake to a fresh new day. Here we feel at peace, we are truly […]


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Take a Look Inside Seven Charlotte Art Galleries Owned by Women

Jun 19, 2019 | scoop team

This article is sponsored by Charlotte Radiology Breast Services. Women are leading the way in the Charlotte art community. We’ve profiled seven art galleries and consultants who have found success in introducing Charlotte to emerging artists, growing the arts culture of our city and putting original art into our homes. Elder Gallery of Contemporary Art Located […]



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Summer Sales, New Store Openings + Shop What’s New in CLT Stores This Week

Jun 19, 2019 | scoop team

Onward Reserve Gift With Purchase Stop by Onward Reserve at Park Road Shopping Center to pick up your gift of limited edition Ranch cups with any $200 + purchase. Offer runs 6/19-6/23. Vanguard Furniture Factory Sale – Up to 70% off Retail Prices. Plus Robert Abbey Lighting Sale Goldkloth Boutique in Ballantyne Closing Sale Paul […]


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30+ Charlotte Cocktails for Summer 2019 Sipping

Jun 19, 2019 | Allison

When the weather heats up, there’s just one way to keep your cool: with the help of an ice-cold cocktail. From the tried and true to the new and noteworthy, here are the cocktails we’ll be sipping on all summer long: The Bourbon Bramble and Elderflower Sour at The Crunkleton via Facebook Both crafted by Gary […]


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A New Way to Look at Your Heart Rate from Orangetheory

Jun 17, 2019 | scoop team

A little background: Heart rate zones were first established by Finnish scientist Dr. M.J. Karvonen in 1957. The traditional formula for calculating maximum HR — 220 minus your age — was established in 1970. These age-based equations have evolved over time to be more accurate, but in reality – just like everything else in life […]


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Fairies, Butterflies, Chef Snoopy, Fire Truck Fest & More Things to Do with Family This Week 6/17

Jun 16, 2019 | scoop team

Butterflies, Dragons, Race cars and Balloons what a beautiful week of Summer Family Fun. Butterfly BungalowDaniel Stowe Botanical GardenEnter a pollinators’ paradise abundant in fluttering butterflies native to North Carolina and a colorful display of their favorite plants. Explore the life cycle of a butterfly, witness metamorphosis and more. RCR 50: Only In America ExhibitNASCAR […]


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