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Founders’ Note: On Celebrating Women Business Owners Edit
While celebrating and supporting entrepreneurs is always at the forefront of our minds, the arrival of National Women’s Small Business Month gave us a wonderful reason to reflect on some…
Read MoreFounders’ Note: 7 Reasons to Shop Local Right Now Edit
Photography by Kate Thompson of Betty Clicker Photography. After over a year of mostly staying home and limited in-person interactions, it feels as if our corner of the world is entering…
Read MoreFounders’ Note: On Family, Business, and Balance Edit
As we approach Mother’s Day, we’ve been thinking about how motherhood has been part of our journey as business owners. We’re both mothers of three, and when we started The…
Read MoreFounders’ Note: On Looking Ahead Edit
Photography by Kate Thompson Last spring, on the 10th anniversary of founding The Scout Guide, we took a moment to reflect on what we’ve learned from working with small businesses…
Read MoreFounders’ Note: The Importance of Supporting—and Celebrating—Small Businesses Edit
Like everyone else, our plans for spring looked very different from how our lives are currently unfolding. In early May, we were planning to commemorate our 10-year anniversary of founding…
Read MoreFounders’ Note: 10 Things We’ve Learned While Working With Small Business Owners Over the Past 10 Years Edit
Ten years ago, when we first started The Scout Guide, we were fairly new to the publishing world. We’d held jobs in sales and photography, but still had much to…
Read MoreHow to Create a Statement-Making Thanksgiving Centerpiece Edit
For many of us, Thanksgiving is a holiday steeped in tradition, from the day’s progression to the dishes we serve to the heirloom pieces we incorporate into our place settings.…
Read More7 Coffee Table Books to Add to Your Collection Edit
A good coffee table book is that perfect blend of eye candy and conversation-starter—something that adds personality and interest to a room while also teaching us something new or sparking…
Read MoreVideo: What Is The Scout Guide? Edit
“If you have a small business—if you have a big business that you started—you deserve to be in The Scout Guide.” Watch The Scout Guide co-founders, Susie Matheson and Christy…
Read MoreLaunch Party Pics: The Scout Guide Charlottesville, Volume 11 Edit
Recently, we launched the eleventh volume of The Scout Guide Charlottesville. To celebrate the guide’s debut, The Scout Guide Charlottesville editors—and TSG co-founders—Susie Matheson and Christy Ford held a party…
Read MoreHow To Host A Carefree Summer Dinner Party Edit
While there’s a time and a place for formality, we feel that entertaining in the summer requires a more relaxed state of mind. To us, that means taking cues from…
Read MoreHow to Decorate Your Home With Crystals Edit
Whether you’re more focused on aesthetics or energy, crystals are an excellent way to enhance your home. To help us come up with creative (and effective) ways to incorporate the…
Read MoreA Fresh Approach to a Festive Doorstep Edit
It’s important to have an inviting front doorstep any time of year, but during the holidays we pay extra attention to creating a festive atmosphere to greet people as they…
Read MoreCo-Founders’ Picks: Fall Fashion Edition Edit
Fall is in full swing (even as temperatures continue to fluctuate), which means it’s time to finally embark on a wardrobe refresh. As we get ready to convert the beautiful…
Read MoreThe Beauty of Painted Floors Edit
A painted floor is an excellent way to add interest to a room. Whether you opt for an intricate pattern or a classic coat of white, painting your floors is…
Read MoreLaunch Party Pics: The Scout Guide Charlottesville, Volume 9 Edit
Last week, we launched the ninth volume of The Scout Guide Charlottesville. To celebrate the Guide’s debut, Editor Heather Sieg hosted a party for members and friends at Vinegar Hall at Common…
Read MoreA Simple Spring Mantel Edit
Sometimes, keeping things simple is the best way to make a statement. And while it might seem counterintuitive with such an abundance of greenery available and blooms bursting forth by…
Read MoreParty Pics: The DJF Builders Designer Show House Preview Party Edit
Last week, The Scout Guide Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill hosted the preview party for the DJF Builders Designer Show House. Benefitting the Wake County Boys & Girls Clubs, the show house is…
Read MoreAn Inspired Easter Table Edit
Easter presents the perfect opportunity to create a spring tablescape celebrating the beauty of the new season. From gathering fresh flowers to incorporating elegant and timeless elements to ways to…
Read MoreSpring Spaces: Interior Inspiration for the New Season Edit
Last week, we invited seven Scouted interior designers to show us what’s inspiring them this season on our Spring Spaces Pinterest board. From pastels and florals to sunny and nature-inspired…
Read MoreRoom to Grow: Updating Your Child’s Bedroom Edit
With the start of a new school year right around the corner, now is the perfect time to give children’s rooms a refresh. From small tweaks to a more substantial…
Read MoreHow to Be Present with Your Pup Edit
Founder’s Note // As anyone who follows us on Instagram knows, TSG is filled with “dog people.” Visitors to our headquarters office are always greeted by a wagging tail, and the…
Read MoreThe Scout Guide 2016 Editor Conference Edit
Behind the scenes at TSG Elevate 2016
Read MoreTry Tone On Tone Edit
While we always appreciate an appropriate use of contrast, when it comes to our wall and trim colors, we’re embracing a more monochromatic look. To help us get into a…
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