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Steals and Deals  - Dress.   

New & Consigned Designer Clothing & Accessories

Deals may come to you in many forms and shapes.  There's the raw kind: realizing you've given away a winning lottery ticket. The real variety: discovering your flea-market-find Prada bag is authentic. And, of course, the big ones ... Like the kind you'll find at Dress. at their new location in Ridgewood Shopping Center.  Known as a showcase for designer lines in handbags, shoes and clothing due to overstocks and consignments, Dress. has stepped it up a notch in their new, bigger, open-space store.

Chic and Seek: We know about the skeletons in your closet.  Not the crazy sister-in-law that you won't take out to lunch. We mean all the unworn impulse buys and sample sale purchases hidden at the back of your wardrobe.  Dress. will help you clean up your life by making it easy to consign your gently used designer clothing, denim, shoes, handbags, jewelry, and accessories. Click Here for their simple guidelines. 

Finders Keepers: Owner and manager of Dress., Pam Mullaney has grown and evolved her retail shop to offer an ideal blend of new, consigned, and

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overstock boutique and designer pieces, at overstock prices!  It's everything you need to complete a timeless, yet fashion-forward look for a day at work or a night on the town. Clothes, shoes, handbags, jewelry and accessories... You will find consigned pieces in designer lines such as; Coach, Chanel, Gucci, Kate Spade, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Prada and much more.

Dress. offers carefully selected lines of new clothing, including Aryn K, Audrey 3+1, Beulah, C Luce, Glam, Theme, and Ya ...among others.

Accessories Galore: Dress. is proud to announce that they now carry Sweetie Pie Jewelry. This contemporary line features every day pieces, colorful stones, and jeweled pieces. All pieces are handmade with vintage components.  Check out Sweetie Pie Jewelry worn by

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celebrities such as Kelly Ripa and Rachel Zoe; as well as featured in many trendy magazines such as Glamour and In Style! The collection is very versatile and has something to satisfy every personality with its excellent price point ($80 and under).

Grand Re-Opening Party:  Save the date, September 21st and come celebrate Dress. new, bright, bold and chic store....With a fashion show, DJ, wine, food and many surprises.

Visit Dress. and we promise you won't go home empty-handed. Which is the best kind of deal; sweet!

Dress.: Ridgewood Shopping Center, 3528 Wade Avenue, Raleigh, 27607. Shop Hours: Monday-Friday: 10 - 7, Saturday: 10 - 6, Sunday: 12 - 5, Call for an appointment! 919.699.6505
pam@dressraleigh.com, Website.      

To Bee or Not To Bee

Moving on Up in North Hills - Total Wine & More  

Right Side, Left Side, or Across Six Forks?  That's the dilemma one faces when describing where to find North Hills stores and restaurants.  And if the shop is in the hole behind the Target ... fuhgeddaboutit!  Well, Total Wine & More is no longer in the hole.  It has moved up and across the street (the Lassiter side) into the prominent space left by Harris Teeter.  Besides the obvious (VISIBILITY & PARKING), Total Wine & More now has 75% more space to showcase its inventory of over 8,000 wines, 2,500 beers, and its impressive selection of wine accessories, cigars, and gift items.

Bright, Uncluttered & Well Organized:  That's the first impression that comes to mind as you step into the new store.  Although it bills itself as America's Wine Superstore, this is definitely not the big box, impersonal experience.  We approached Wine Manager, Eric Casteel, with a request for a favorite Tuscany wine, Brunello di Montalcino Castello Banfi.  Eric not only knew it and quickly guided us to the wine, but also showcased the entire line of Brunello vintages that he had recently sampled.  Large signs make it easy to find a type of wine (or beer) and/or its origin plus Total Wine's personal picks and value selections.  Also on site is a cigar humidor, wine tasting stations (Free wine tastings on Friday and Saturday), and even a classroom for wine education.

Top of the Hops: From microbrews to alternative brews to imports, Total Wine has it covered.   Same for bottles, cans, and kegs.   Oktoberfest is just around the corner and it is not too early to stock the bar with a German favorite (or another from the 20+ countries stocked).  The incredible microbrew selection gives new meaning to "Strange Brew" and will make you think you've gone to brew camp.  Needless to say, if you can't find it, they can probably get it for you.

Total Wine & More: Hours of Operation - Mon - Thurs: 10am - 9pm, Fri: 10am - 10pm, Sat: 9am - 10pm, Sun: 12pm - 7pm; Phone: (919) 232-2580; Website; Complete Catalog 

Other Total Wine locations: Raleigh Triangle Plaza, 6105 Capital Blvd; Brier Creek Shopping Center, 8381 Brier Creek Parkway; Cary Crossroads Shopping Center, 333 Crossroads Blvd; Durham Patterson Place, 3615 Witherspoon Blvd 

The Bargain Buzz

Wannit?... Come'n Get It!

Estate Treasure Auction Today: Leland Little Auction Scheduled for this past Saturday had to be re-scheduled due to the hurricane.  Estate Treasures Auction is today, Monday August 29, at 4PM, at Leland Little auction gallery; 620 Cornerstone Ct. Hillsborough, NC 27278.  They will still offer absentee and telephone bidding with the jewelry session being featured at 6PM.  Please Click Here for viewing the Catalog. Click Here for Auction Catalog and directions.

Tir Na nOg: Award winning Irish Pub, voted the Best Irish Pub in NC 6 yrs running! The place is a buzz of activity 7 nights a week. With Run Club Monday: Tuesday a try out for Local Bands and Great Pint prices: Wednesday PUB Trivia at 9pm: Thursday Local band Local Beer 10pm FREE SHOW: Friday LIVE Irish music from 7pm until 9pm followed by LIVE local rock or international music. Saturday in fall and Winter Irish music from 7pm followed by Live rock bands. Every Sunday morning Brunch from 10:30 am until 2:30 pm: LIVE Irish session players from 3 until 6pm. ALL welcome to join in this amazing session!  218 south Blount St. Raleigh, 27601, (919) 833-7795. Website 

The Mosquito Authority sighting.... Are you seeing these signs around town and wonder what they are all about?
Okay.. We needed the rain.  However, we didn't need those pesky mosquitoes that came along for the ride.  If you're interested in making your yard 'Mosquito Free', then call The Mosquito Authority.  Their program effectively kills all of the mosquitoes that are present at the time of application and serves as an Invisible Barrier keeping other mosquitoes away for up to three months!  Give them a call and enjoy your last days of summer outside without something taking a bite out of you! Call today! 919-710-5596, Website.  

 

Olde Raleigh Real Estate newsletter Changed Times for Real Estate in Our Neighborhood - These are not changing times; they are changed times. If you need to sell your home, you must be a "Smart Seller." Every home is in a beauty contest and a pricing war therefore, Smart Sellers know they must be extra vigilant in prepping and preparing their home for sale. This includes scrutiny of one's curb appeal, cosmetic and preventative maintenance, staging efforts and a presentation that makes your home irresistible to buyers.  
Smart Sellers are also forward thinking, and know how to increase their odds of selling for top dollar, by pricing their home compelling instead of competitive. A carefully calculated pricing strategy is imperative if you want to win in this market! Read More ....This is from the Quarterly newsletter from Olde Raleigh Real Estate.
Contact Jill Rekuc, Owner & Broker: Olde Raleigh Real Estate, 919-389-0555, Jill@OldeRaleighRealEstate.com.

Perpetual Home Care is the ideal solution for elderly or disabled individuals who want to maintain their independence and dignity by Perpetual Home Carecontinuing to live in the comfort of their own homes.  They perform confidential initial assessments, where we develop a personalized, collaborative Plan of Care with the guidance of their clients and/or family members. They are licensed, bonded and insured to ensure the highest level of comfort to you and your loved ones. In addition to the basic background checks,they perform a CQA assessment on each caregiver hired. Services include:
�Meal Preparation
�Light Housekeeping
�Errand Services
�Grocery Services
�Transportation Assistance
�24-Hour Live-In Care Availability
�Medication Reminders
�Therapeutic Activities
�Free Initial Assessment
�Quarterly RN Supervisory Visits included with Care Plan
�Assistance with Dressing and Bathing
�Personal Hygeine
�Range of Motion Exercises
�Toileting

Callie Lowe Designs - Handcrafted jewelry in rich gold hues characterize Callie Lowe Earrings an ever-evolving style paired with vibrant gemstones. Blended with unexpected geometric and textural manipulation, each collection reflects unique qualities wearable for every woman. Click Here   

Attention Young Entrepreneurs Grades 6-12 - NOFO will showcase six talented young Tar Heel artisans and entrepreneurs at The Saturday Fair, September 17 and provide them a marketplace to sell their work or promote their service business.
If you paint; make jewelry; sculpt; raise chickens for eggs; throw pots; raise plants and herbs; knit, crochet, weave or sew; grow produce or flowers; make toys; keep bees for honey; record music; publish; take photographs; invent products, or have a service business you wish to promote, apply today.  Six entrants will be selected to participate in the fair free of charge. Parental approval is required.  Applications are available at NOFO. By phone: 919-821-1240, By Fax: 919-821-2152, By mail: 2014 Fairview Rd., Raleigh NC 27608. Website

Y'all Hungry? Then be our guest for a second helping of Raleigh's favorite JLR Cookbookrecipes  from The Junior League of Raleigh.  You're Invited Back is a beautiful cookbook loaded with menus to choose from, whether planning a casual picnic, elegant dinner, or holiday brunch. Some of the recipes are new and some have been handed down through generations of families here in Raleigh. You're Invited Back for another round of Southern hospitality.  Where to purchase 'You're Invited Back': Taylors in Glenwood Village; Lavender & Lace, Bailey's Fine Jewelry, Charlotte's and The Bargain Box in Cameron Village; Charlotte's, Tyler House, Quintessentials & Monkee's in North Hills; The Paper Company in Holly Springs; the NC Museum of History gift shop; A Southern Season in Chapel Hill; The Angus Barn; and Quail Ridge Books and The Wine Merchant in Ridgewood Shopping Center. Or to order online,  Click Here.

 
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