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What's going on in stores this week…Accessory Edition!

Statement necklace. Arm Candy. Cocktail Ring. Colorful Earrings. Nothing's better than a great accessory. Here are our picks from our fav stores! {click on pic to enlarge for detail} Monkee's of Lake Norman Apricot Lane Boutique Lavendar Boutique  

What To Do Where To Go Around the Lake — July 4th Edition.

Baby, you're a firework! And we've got the Scoop on all the firework shows and July 4th festivities around the Lake... Take a screen shot of this post because you're gonna want to check out all of them!   For your...

Catwalk for a Cause 2014

Last week {May 14} Martin Truex Jr. & Sherry Pollex hosted the 4th Annual Catwalk for a Cause benefitting the Special Needs Fund at Levine Children’s Hospital. It was held at Merino's home furnishings in Mooresville. If you weren’t there...

5 things I learned from Katie Ridder at the Room To Bloom Symposium this year.

1. She likes to upholster things, particularly box springs and headboards. Not a bedskirt or dust ruffle in sight.  But also lampshades, coffee tables and walls. 2.  Two of her favorite resources are Christie's and Doyle's Decorative sales -- where...

Virgin Saints and Angels Trunk Show at Ashley Carol

Did you know that the ONLY local Virgin Saints & Angels seller is located at Ashley Carol Home & Garden in Cornelius? They will be having a trunk show on May 3rd from 10-4p...and the best part is all jewelry...

Catwalk for a Cause is coming up fast.

Meow! Catwalk for a Cause hits the showroom of Merinos in downtown Mooresville May 14. We assure you: Do NOT miss this premier fashion show. Catwalk for a Cause raises funds for unmet financial needs of families with children being treated...

What is Swell this week? Highpoint Furniture Market.

The interior designers at SWELL DECOR DESIGN are "scoop-ing" us some of their favorite House & Garden Tips & Finds from around Charlotte.  Angie & Merrin spend so much time out & about, looking for the perfect items...

10 easy snacks that won't wreck your diet

In the past, eating between meals was discouraged when a person is trying to drop a few pounds. However, snacking isn't necessarily a bad thing at all. In fact, eating a couple of snacks during the day...

Cauliflower is the New Kale.

I never saw this one coming, but cauliflower is the hottest thing since kale. That's right. Cauliflower, the white, boring, and seemingly tasteless cruciferous vegetable, is now the most coveted item in your local grocery store's produce aisle. While much of...

One Small Step. Switching to healthier Salad Dressings.

Here's an easy way to avoid extra calories.  Most bottled dressings are loaded with added sugars, fats, and chemicals which pretty much defeat the purpose of eating salads in the first place.  How many times have you seen someone...

Decorating with Blue & White

Blue is one of the hot colors this year in interior decoration. Paired with white it becomes crisp, clean, and timeless.  A color combo that looks good in every room.  We decided to explore the many ways to add...

10 healthy Valentine's Day desserts

The cards, the jewelry, the fresh bouquets of flowers... I just love Valentine's Day. Oh and let's not forget the candy. I mean, what woman can resist a nice big box of delicious chocolates? Unfortunately, February can really test a person's...