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Personalized Gifts that Wow…and Save Time

My mom always told me that “presentation” is important – especially when it comes to giving gifts.  In a search for unique gift ideas this year, I discovered that Alice Ormston, owner of Time Details in downtown Southern Pines, is saving people time and getting personal with her holiday gift baskets this season…in addition to getting [...]

Sandhills Style: Holiday Centerpieces

With the holiday season in full swing, I decided to spruce up our dining room table with a festive centerpiece. I chose to use things from our yard so that I can replenish as needed and ultimately I was going for a simple, natural display to set the holiday tone. With some fresh greenery, flowers, [...]

Reasons to Shop Local

Where do you plan to do your holiday shopping?  Although we know it is not always possible to do 100% of your shopping locally, here are some reasons we think everyone needs to consider before they decide where to spend this shopping season: 1.  JOBS!  This has been a huge political topic, but forget politicians…you [...]

Holiday Decor Inspiration at Aldena Frye Floral Designs in Downtown Aberdeen

If you are needing some inspiration to help you get ready for the holidays, we think you should check out one of the Holiday Decor Demonstrations going on at Aldena Frye Floral Designs this Friday and Saturday! Aldena Frye’s shop is located at 120 West Main Street, but note that the demos will be taking [...]

Thanksgiving Flavors

Yesterday, I stopped by Green Gate Olive Oils in the Village of Pinehurst (I was only planning on doing some research for the “Holiday Gift Ideas” shopping list we are putting together) and couldn’t resist tasting some of the fun oil & vinegar flavor combos.  I ended up buying a bottle of Blood Orange Olive [...]

VIETRI Sales Event @ One Eleven Main

One Eleven Main Celebrates Festa VIETRI today, Saturday, November 6th  and Specials on Vietri All Month! Festa means party in Italian! You are invited to an event made for lovers of Italy, handcrafted colorful products for the home and garden, great design and celebrating with Italian style. Celebrate family, friends, life & Italy with VIETRI! [...]

Swanky News

Congratulations to Kate Turner of Aberdeen, October winner of a $25 gift certificate to Swank Coffee Shoppe & Handmade Market.  Visit Swank and ask how you can enter to win November’s gift certificate. Plus, don’t forget about the great B1G1 deal happening at Swank in November.  HOT JAVA!!!  Buy one coffee and get your second [...]

Anniversary Sale at Mockingbird Saturday

I was shopping at Mockingbird in downtown Southern Pines a few weeks ago (picking out a gift and some cute pajamas) and was thinking to myself: What a great store…what could be better than Pine Cone Hill pajamas, fabulous smelling candles, linens, jewelry and gifts you just won’t find anywhere else?  The 2nd Anniversary Sale [...]

Sandhills Style: Coffee Table Books on Holiday Entertaining

Thinking of entertaining this holiday season? Why not gather inspiration from three new coffee table books that will not only get your ideas flowing, but make beautiful additions to your library. Brimming with gorgeous photographs and insider commentary, Jamee Gregory’s New York Parties, Private Views, Bobby McAlpine’s The Home Within Us and Carolyne Roehm’s A Passion for [...]