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A Basket Case - Easter Finds 

Spring!  A time to travel light.  So why is it that every time the season rolls around, your load seems to get heavier?  It's the paradox of warm weather:  No big coat pockets for your stuff, so you end up carrying everything but the kitchen sink in your bag!

And what's better for that than designer,  Barbara Rihl's handbags?  Barbara Rihl's bags are made of lively colors and luxurious materials and reflect her enthusiasm for travel, fashion and over all a bright sense of humor.

Austrian born and the wife of Pierre Herme, the 'macaroon king', launched her flagship store in Paris in 2010.  Her boutique is dedicated to fabulous creations of handbags and other accessories.  Her collection is geared towards the chic traveler, the jet setter, the city slicker and those who simply appreciate high quality yet affordable style.

CT Weekends in Cameron Village is the only place you'll find these witty, cheerful and fun bags.  Carry a  Barbara Rihl handbag and get organized with zippered compartments that make them sharp enough to take to the office and sturdy enough to hold all your essentials, folders, iPhones, flip-flops ... Just be sure to leave room for that emergency stash of protein bars and wine coolers.  Have fun with them.  And pray for sun, because it's about time you made it to the beach!

CT Weekends: 437 Daniels St. Raleigh, Cameron Village 27605, Phone: (919) 787-9073, Email: ctweekends@aol.com,  Website.  

A Tisket a Tasket. . .  

We heard you wanted a basket.  Whether you were filling them with Easter goodies or more sophisticated gift fillers; we've found signature baskets to fit any style.

Kim's Creations are baskets that represent the spiritual gift of Easter.  They're offered in array of colors and shapes with complimenting beautiful ribbons.  Crosses are securely attached to the side of the basket handles which give these a unique and special appeal.  A beautiful keepsake for anyone!  Find them at For Your Convenience in Raleigh and fill em up for an Easter surprise!

For Your Convenience: 233 Bickett Boulevard Raleigh, 27608 Phone: (919) 856-8560.  

It's back!  The Second Annual Easter Egg Hunt starts on March 23 and runs until March 31.  There will be brightly colored eggs hidden throughout the JC Raulston Arboretum.  Begin the hunt by picking up an answer sheet in the Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center during open hours.  Then search the Arboretum and collect the letters on the hidden eggs.  After unscrambling the letters to find the secret word, come back to the visitor's center during regular business hours to tell us the secret word and receive a small prize.  Cost is Free!

This is a self-guided, fun family activity for all ages.  The eggs won't be tricky, so no need to climb the trees or dig in the mulch.  Just come with your sense of adventure and a little bit of spring fever.  No baskets required!    

Questions: Please contact Elizabeth Overcash, children's program coordinator, at elizabeth_overcash@ncsu.edu or (919) 513-7007.

JC Raulston Arboretum: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh; (919) 515-3132; Easter Egg Hunt runs March 23 - March 31 - 8am to 8pm; Website.  Happy Easter to all! 

Want to Sell Your Family Jewels?  Call today and sell at auction with an established and trusted North Carolina auction company, Leland Little Auction and Estate Sales, Ltd.  Please contact their Fine Jewelry Director, Nancy Blount, for additional information or to schedule an appointment to discuss your consignments.   Leland Little Auction and Estate Sales, Ltd. 620 Cornerstone Court, Hillsborough, NC 27278, (919) 644-1243  Website.  

Zaytoun Orthodontics, the Major Sponsor of The Raleigh Fine Arts Society 15^th Annual Elementary Choral Celebration would like to congratulate the 16 Wake County elementary school's choral groups who performed last week at Meymandi Concert Hall on Mar. 19 & 20. The choral directors and students did a wonderful job!

Congratulations to: Barwell Rd., Baucom, Combs, Conn, Durant Rd., Farmington Woods, Forest Pines Dr., Herbert Akins Rd., Heritage, Holly Grove, Lake Myra, Our Lady of Lourdes, Penny Rd., Turner Creek, Fox Rd. and York Elementary Schools.

This is one of the three annual projects in which Raleigh Fine Arts Society established and organizes to help pursue the arts in Wake Co. and the state of NC.  Website.

Zaytoun Orthodontics: Offices in Raleigh, Cary & Garner, NC. Phone: 919-782-6911, Website.  

Bailey's Fine Jewelry Fights Local Hunger with Share the Love Campaign - Bailey's Fine Jewelry starting a movement to "fight hunger right here at home," through the introduction of its Share the Love campaign. For every ring purchased from the Bailey's Signature Collection of engagement and wedding jewelry, Bailey's will donate funds to purchase 360 meals to feed a local North Carolina family. The meal donations will be made through the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina via Feeding America. The Food Bank will distribute the meals to various food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, day care centers and elderly care programs around the area.

Core Results - Personal Training is teaching people from all over the Raleigh, Cary andTriangle area how to meet their fitness goals. From kettlebells to TRX, everything is top of the line and brand new at the private Core Results studio. Call and make your first appointment for a Complimentary Session!

Core Results: 1330 St. Mary's Street, Suite A00, Raleigh, 27605, Phone: (919) 946-1737, Email:info@coreresults.net, Website. 

Kenna Custom Painting is available to tackle your residential painting needs.  With their great crews that perform very professional jobs on residential homes, you won't believe how quiet and unobtrusive they are.  So if you have that "itch" to freshen up your home, interior or exterior before springtime, contact them now.  Call 919-855-0082 or Email: kennapaint@bellsouth.net.  Website.

Join My Blog Simply-Refined: We are an Interior Design team that can inspire and help you with your designs and decorating needs.  We have been designing and decorating homes for over 20 years.  Please call for a consultation. We can serve with a whole design package, or just consulting only...no job is too small.    

Call Zaytoun Interiors if you're finally ready to decorate or re-decorate your home or office.  What's your style?  If you're not sure, we can help you tap into your inner self and find what makes you want to come home again.  Website, Email, Phone: 305-793-8510. 

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