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The WOMEN’S IMPACT FUND announced their 2019 grantees at their annual meeting on Monday. Six local nonprofits were awarded a combined amount of $421,000. This brings the collective total the Women’s Impact Fund has invested over the past 16 years to nearly $5.9 million supporting 76 programs addressing critical needs in the Charlotte area community. […]

It was a beautiful, very breezy sunny day this week when scoop met with 3 local style influencers at Paul Simon Women at The Village of SouthPark. Taylor of Reeses_Hardware, Meg of BrunettebytheSea and Jan of Silver_istheNewBlonde modeled some picture & party perfect dresses for this year’s summer weddings. If you haven’t shopped this boutique […]

DeeDee Dalrymple, hostess extraordinaire and author of Effortless Entertaining, offers a new appetizer to serve this spring and summer. Do you want to make your girls’ get-together extra special? Look no further! This Fruit Bruschetta is a scrumptious hors d’oeuvre or a sweet side. Make plenty – your guests will want more! Be on the […]

Looking for something to do this weekend? We’ve got more than 30 scoop-worthy options to choose from. Get to planning with our day-by-day guide to what to do this weekend in Charlotte: ALL WEEKEND Art in the Garden TourMay 18 – 19 | Various tour stops  This two-day garden tour features six unique residential gardens, […]

Something about warmer temps makes us crave color and a new pair of sandals to go with our pedicures. Don’t you feel the same way? The weather turns, and all of a sudden you’re looking for any excuse to go outside to sit, eat, drink or take a stroll. Naturally, you should look your best […]

As always, a great time was had by all at the annual Derby Days party hosted at the Mint Museum Randolph by the Young Affiliates of the Mint to watch and celebrate the Kentucky Derby. Make sure you join now so this is on your cal for next year’s. (clearly you need to start shopping […]

Planning birthday parties for my adorable cherubs sends me into a slow, simmering, slightly panicky headspace that starts the weeks after the last party ends. It’s fun to be around. The choices are a challenge — what will I do to top that? How will I think of something just as memorable? What hasn’t been […]

We’ve got the scoop on this week’s tea parties, tortoises, books, baseball, trains and even a teddy bear picnic. Story Time MondaysDaniel Stowe Botanical GardenEnjoy a variety of stories based on the season. Learn about bugs, frogs, plants and other garden friends. Charlotte Knights: Star Wars NightBB&T StadiumThe first 2,000 fans will receive a Good […]

Located in Dilworth at Kenilworth Commons, Storey Home has been a Scoop pick for unique home furnishings and accessories in Charlotte since its opening. Grab a latte at Crema Espresso next door and head into Storey Home’s small but mighty space with a gallery wall sure to catch your eye.  Store owner, Shelby Storey Blackburn, graduated with […]

It’s Back and Better Than Ever. The East Boulevard Sidewalk Sale is Saturday, June 1, 2019. If you are new to scoop or new to shopping Charlotte, know that this streetwide sale at the shops along East Blvd, from end to end, is one of the QC’s favorite days to shop & stroll our local […]

This article is sponsored by Charlotte Radiology Breast Services. May is in full bloom here in the Queen City. From vibrant flowers to warmer weather, May signifies an awakening of nature and for us to get out of our winter hibernation. May is also a month to appreciate the women that mean the most to us, […]

Whether you add weekly markets to your routine or mark your calendar for an annual festival, here’s where to find local art, artists, crafts and makers this spring in Charlotte (plus a few save the dates). We’ll be updating later as the summer dates for shopping pop ups start rolling in, so bookmark this post […]