January 22, 2009 Vol 2, Issue 3
What's Happening This Week
 in Downtown Fuquay-Varina
What's Happening in Downtown
  
What's Happening This Week in Downtown Fuquay-Varina is a weekly e-mail newsletter sent to people interested in what's happening in downtown Fuquay-Varina.  Read on to learn what you'll be missing if you don't visit downtown Fuquay-Varina this week!
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Decadent Peruvian Choclate Treats are on the Menu this Valentine's Day at Merle Norman.  Call to Make an Appointment for your Loved One!
Valentine's Day is right around the corner and Merle Norman has you covered....literally.  Indulge your fancy with our innovative Chocolate Signature Treatments.  They are brimming with fair-trade, organic coca from Dagoba Chocolates, golden cocoa butter and pure, lucious French Cocoa Absolute.  This holiday we are serving up the Orignal Peruvian Chocolate Manicure and Pedicure for all of our special guests.
 
Lucious and romantic, these treatments will make Cupid's job a cinch! 
 
Save 10% NOW.  Through February 14th, save 10% when you schedule any of Merle Norman's Chocolate Signature Treatments.
 
Merle Norman Cosmetics
208 S. Main Street
Aimee Renee Keenan
www.advocare.com/04073887
(919) 285-8003
Jazzercise One Day Sale, Monday January 26
Take Gobble, Gobble too literally this holiday season? It's time for damage control. Blast up to 500 calories in 60 minutes with FREE Jazzercise during our one day sale, Monday, January 26.  Register for class at Jazzercise on Monday the 26th and pay nothing until March!  Jazzercise in Fuquay is located at 134 S. Main Street.  Visit www.jazzercise.com for a complete schedule of classes that day OR stop in anytime from 8am - 8pm to take advantage of this incredible deal! 
 
Call or e-mail Sheri at 919-557-1765 or jshovey@sprynet.com for more details. 

Join Us for Some January Fun!  Above Fashions Will Now Be Offering Classes in Our New Studio
Our new class this month will be :  Doll and Me Design
Girls, grab your doll & a friend and meet us at the studio! Design matching bags for you & your doll.  Your matching bags will be sewn by our design team & will be returned in about 3 weeks. We are happy to accommodate about 8-10 girls and their dolls.  Alternate dates available for group parties.  Reservations & $10 deposit required (*see below).
 
Event Information:   
Reservations Required! 
Place:  Above Fashions Studio located at The Shops of Varina Merchantile  (please call for directions or visit www.abovefashions.com. for more details)
 
Time: Sunday, January 25th 2PM-4PM
 
Price: $30 per participant (includes design instruction, materials, & goodie bag)
 
Call (919) 557-7225 to make a reservation, a $10 deposit is required to secure your place.  *The deposit will be applied towards your class fee which is payable at the start of the session. Deposit is refundable if notice given within 1 week of class.                        

Butterfield Interiors Has Moved to Historic Varina!
We are pleased to announce that we have moved to our new location at 519 E. Broad Street in Historic Varina. The Showroom is complete and now open for business!
 
Please come down and see us!
 
Butterfield Interiors Description of Services:
· Professional Interior Design Services including Space Planning, Window Design
Elevations, Expert Knowledge of Furniture, Quality, Style, Scale, Design
Professional Resources and Excellent Visual Presentations.
 
· Creative Window Treatments with Unique Quality Resources for Drapery Hardware,
Fabrics and Trims, Professionally designed for your home meeting Couture Tailoring
Standards and Expert Installations.
 
· Authorized Priority Dealer for Hunter Douglas Window Fashions offering a wide
selection of blinds including Woven Woods, Wood blinds, Silhouette, Duettes and Shutters.
 
· Color Schemes, Fabric, Paint, Faux Finishes, Murals, and Wall Paper.
 
· Lighting- Strategic Placement and Design to properly accent and illuminate your
Interior Design.
 
· Area Rugs, Imported and Domestic.
 
· Accessorizing and the final touches for your Home.
 
· Redesign for your home to enhance the furnishings you already own.
 
Please join us for our ribbon cutting ceremony on January 28, 2009 at noon.
 
Butterfield Interiors - 519 E. Broad Street - 919-577-8060
Cindy Homan, Owner of Merle Norman, On Oprah Show This Week
On the Oprah Winfrey show, Cindy Homan, owner of Merle Norman in downtown Fuquay-Varina, made a commitment to take better care of herself in 2009.  In honor of that commitment, Merle Norman Cosmetics is offering a "New Year, New You" special.  Come in for a complimentary facial and you will be registered to win a COMPLETE SKIN CARE SET valued at over $100.00.  Take advantage of this fantastic treat for yourself by the end of January.  Drawing will be held February 1st.
 
As requested by many of our gift givers, Merle Norman is pleased to offer our
2009 SWEETHEART PACKAGE.  Give that special someone in your life a day of pampering, relaxation and beauty.  Facial, Makeover, Manicure, Pedicure and a Sauna visit all for $100.00.   

Merle Norman is located at 208 S. Main Street.  Call 552-3751 or stop by and ask Cindy about her experience on the Oprah show!
B U Beautiful Clothing & Accessories $5.00, $10.00, $15.00 SALE!!!
Four Seasons Inventory Reduction Sale!
Must make room for Spring merchandise!
Sale starts now through January 31st!
Hurry in for best selections!
Hours: 10 - 6 Monday -Friday
10 - 5 Saturday
 
Downtown Varina
B U BeaUtiful
601 E. Broad Street
Varina Mercantile Building
552-3235
Curbside Service is Available at Elliotts Pharmacy in Downtown Fuquay-Varina
Did you know that curbside service for prescription drop-off and pick-up is available at Elliotts Pharmacy?  Simply call 552-2277 a few minutes prior to arriving and one of Elliotts courteous staff will be happy to meet you at the curb on Depot Street.  This is a part of Elliotts Pharmacy's old-fashioned, friendly service.  We're sure you're going to like curbside service!
 
Visit or call Elliotts Pharmacy today to learn just how easy it to switch all your prescriptions to Elliotts Pharmacy located at 202 S. Main Street. ~ 552-2277 ~ www.elliottspharmacy.com
The Little Shop of Flowers is Offering a Pre-Order Valentine's Day Special
Order a dozen roses cash-n-carry for $39.95 by Janaury 24th and you'll receive a free 1 lb. box of homemade candy!!
 
Arranged roses for $75.00 (plus delivery) by January 24th and receive a free 1 lb. box of candy.  Also, Balloon bunches for $25.00.
 
Phone Number:  567-1500
Hours: M-W 10-6,THUR-FRI 10-8,SAT. 10-5.
 
Also send your loved one out of state roses using our FSN wire service
 
Everyday is a Sale Day at My Back Porch:  This Week Up to 50% Off Selected Merchandise
My Back Porch
515 Broad Street
Historic Varina
919-552-9344
Mon - Fri: 11 to 6 Sat: 10 to 5
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Everyday is a Sale Day at My Back Porch: This week up to 50% off on selected merchandise.
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My Back Porch now has a Chico's section due to a large influx of consignments.  Come see what we have.
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All furs will be 50% off starting Monday, January 26th.
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PROM gowns are starting to filter in, come see our selection!  If you have any to consign, call for an appointment to drop them off.  The sooner you can drop them off, the faster they will sell!!!!
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We still have a large assortment of 100% cashmere scarves from Scotland.  Come early for the best selection.  We also received a limited supply of matching black hats which are hard to find.
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News from Stick Boy Bread Company
Stick Boy has a new muffin!  An Apple Cinnamon Bran muffin and it's low-fat and low-sugar.  It is scrumptious and the best part you don't have to feel guilty eating it!  Make sure to come by and try one this week!
 
Also just a reminder that Stick Boy does Specialty Cakes for all holidays and occasions.  We have a cake on display right now so stop in and check it out.  We also have a price sheet if you would like more information.

We've been working hard on our new Bread Schedule for 2009.  The schedule is finished, stop in and pick up your copy today! On Monday and Wednesday's you will notice a new addition to the schedule, Baker's Choice.  Josh (our baker) wants to be able to make breads that we don't offer every week and this is the way he's going to be doing it.  Check our newsletter every week to see what the Baker's Choice will be for the Monday and Wednesday of that week.
 
Stick Boy Bread Company is located at 127 S. Main Street and creates the most delightful breads and treats!  www.stickboyfuquay.com
Spruce Up for the New Year with New Decor at Regal Gifts & Interiors
Regal Gifts & Interiors has just received several shipments of accent furniture, decorative accessories and stylish lamps at special prices. Several manufacturers were having fantastic sales to reduce inventory before their year end and we took advantage of those sales and are now passing the savings on to you ~ our valued customer.
 
We "Only Look Expensive!" but these items are exceptional!  As always, we offer fragrant Tyler and Trapp Candles, Diffuser lamps, "Big Buddha" & fashion handbags & jewelry, unique Mirrors, Art, Furniture, Decorative Accessories, Floral Arrangements, Gifts and Interior Design services. Please call us with your questions. We always welcome special orders.
 
ALL CHRISTMAS DECOR HAS JUST BEEN REDUCE 75% TO MAKE ROOM FOR NEW MERCHANDISE!
 
Thanks for shopping with Regal Gifts & Interiors.  We hope you have a great new year!
 
Interior Designer
Regal Gifts & Interiors
502 E. Broad St., Fuquay-Varina, N.C. 27526
(919)552-9251
Visit the Shops of Varina Mercantile's Artist of the Month Exhibit
The Shops of Varina Merchantile would like to thank everyone who came out to support our featured artist Jack Stoehr. His work will be on display in the artist gallery the entire month of January and the artwork is for sale.
 
The Shops of Varina Merchantile wants to help artist reach their dreams.

Our Featured Artist for the month of January is Jack Stoehr - A Fuquay Varina High School student. A sample of Jack's artwork can be seen on his gallery page at www.theshopsofvarinamerchantile.com.

The Shops of Varina Merchantile will choose one artist a month to be showcased in our Featured Artist Gallery. This is a great way to get exposure in the art community and get your name and work out there! 

If you are interested, please send or bring by 5-10 digital images of your work and fill out an artist application. Send to info@theshopsofvarinamerchantile.com. We will then email you an artist application. Please keep emails at 5MB or less. If all your work won't fit in one email please send multiple emails with attachments. Thanks!
 
We also have many wonderful stores located inside The Shops of Varina Merchantile come by and check us out.....Things of Joy (gifts), BU Beautiful (women's clothing), Your Gift Solutions (gift baskets for all occasions), Treasures of Olde (custom built furniture), Good Karma Soaps (handmade soaps), Little Details (children's clothing), S&J masonry (brick work), Baldwin's Interior (Home decor), and All Eyes On You (eyeglass frames).

 
Don't let the winter blues get you down.  Get out of the house and get to downtown Fuquay-Varina!  There's lots of sales and lots to do!  Valentine's Day is just around the corner.  You'll find special gifts for your special loved ones right here in downtown Fuquay-Varina!
   
Sincerely,
 
Susan Weis
Fuquay-Varina Revitalization Association
121 N. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC  27526
919-552-0848