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Stuff You Didn't Know (or Own) - Leland Little Estate Auctions - August 17, 20, & 24

Stuff You Didn't Know:  It is impossible to lick your elbow.  The only food that doesn't spoil is honey.    Texting has caused a generation to tilt their heads sideways to smile :-)   And ... at least 75% of people who read this will try to lick their elbow!  Of course, one never knows what will appear at an estate auction ... but here's your chance to find out.  Over the next two weeks, Leland Little Auction & Estate Sales, Ltd. will hold three estate auctions, two in Hillsborough (August 17 & 24) and one in Cornelius, NC (August 20).  So here's your chance to turn stuff you didn't know into stuff you know (& love).  :-)

Late Thomas Taylor Estate Auction - Cornelius, NC - August 20: Leland Little Auction & Estate   Sales, Ltd. and Iron Horse Auction Company proudly present a personal property online auction, selling for The Estate of Thomas Taylor. The sale includes a 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S, 2008 Range Rover Sport, 2012 BMW K1600 GT Motorcycle, Fine Art, Firearms, Photography Equipment & Accessories, and more.  The complete catalogue and online bidding information (Click Here) showcases over 300 items.  Need a new motor cycle outfit? ... there are 30 lots just for you!  A Taylor K-14-CE-L7 guitar? Or some unique indoor / patio decorations?  The auction should be lots of fun (in person or online) and there will be plenty of deals. Check it out.

Estate Treasures Auctions (August 17, 24) - Hillsborough, NC - 12pm:  These sales include local   estates and collections. Offerings include estate jewelry, paintings, furniture, rugs, works on paper, clocks, decorative accessories, pottery, and more!  Photos and descriptions will be posted as the sale dates approach so keep checking the Leland Little Auctions website for details.  While there, also check out the upcoming Fall Catalogue Auction (September 12, 13 & 14) and the Bob Timberlake Collection Auction (December 6).  Needless to say, these represent unique buying opportunities.

Leland Little Auction & Estate Sales, Ltd: 620 Cornerstone Court, Hillsborough; 919.644.1243; Website

Take a Bite out of Raleigh's Music, Food & Drink Entertainment Menu

After watching this week's marathon episodes of Shark Week, we got inspired to share some great finds for you to sink your teeth into right here in Raleigh. Take a bite out of these!

Five Pints at Five Points! Crafty Beer Shop a new bottle shop & beer bar at Five Points in Raleigh has just opened. They are located right next door to Acquisitions Ltd.

Click here to Facebook page. 

The fifth Annual Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week will happen next week from Monday, August 19 through Sunday, the 25th. You know the drill by now, but in case you forgot or are new to this event, restaurants feature 3 course prix-fixe dinners for $20 or $30 all week. It is a great chance to check out some new restaurants, or visit old favorites! Check out their new Website. 

Get Your Tickets Now! To the Wide Open Bluegrass Festival (Sept. 27-28), which will host the best in bluegrass music as well as multiple workshops, jam sessions and activities (ticketed events), and will also feature:

A massive street festival that's free and open to the public, with three music stages, a youth talent stage, the North Carolina Whole Hog Barbecue State Championship, Dance Tent, and many more things to see, do....and eat!

• Street Festival Announced in Conjunction with paid Main Stages-North Carolina Whole Hog Barbecue State Championship, youth festivities, and look out for many more details on the Street Festival line-up for stages, 40 additional artists!
• The new multi-venue "Bluegrass Ramble" evening showcase series, and
• North Carolina's own Grammy Award-winning Steep Canyon Rangers as hosts for the 
  24th International Bluegrass Music Awards.

Events during World of Bluegrass will take place at the Raleigh Convention Center, the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, the Red Hat Amphitheater and at various venues in town.

Wide Open Bluegrass Festival Main Stages Schedule:  

Friday, September 27

Buy an Engagement Ring & Sail Away on a Cruise!

Bailey's Fine Jewelry has always helped couples choose the perfect engagement ring. Now, Bailey's wants to provide couples with a honeymoon, too. During the month of August, couples who purchase their engagement ring from Bailey's Fine Jewelry will also receive a five-day, four-night Royal Caribbean Cruise. Bailey's will also pay taxes and port fees in the event the engagement ring purchased is more than $6,500. The offer is good at any of Bailey's Fine

Jewelry five NC locations.
 

Bailey's has been the place to go for engagement rings for more than 65 years. Bailey's Fine Jewelry carries  many designer engagement rings including Diadori, Passion Cut, Tacori and MaeVona in addition to its own Bailey's Signature Collection of engagement rings. Bailey's Fine Jewelry in Raleigh - Cameron Village and Crabtree Valley Mall. Also in Rocky Mount, Fayetteville, and Greenville, NC. Website  

We've Got Your Back... Pack! - Help Donate School Supplies

Please join Zaytoun Orthodontics in collecting school supplies for some needy school kids. They've designed this program to help others less fortunate by providing school supplies that will help students start the school year off right.

~ Drop off School Supplies by Thurs., Aug 22nd.

~ Bring them to one of their 3 offices in Raleigh, Cary or Garner.

~ Zaytoun Orthodontic's patients may bring them with you at your next appointment if before Aug. 22.   

Zaytoun Orthodontics will:

• Match your supplies donated
• Deliver Supplies to the Schools by week of August 26th.

Not only does Zaytoun Orthodontics create the Triangle's most beautiful smiles, but they continue to care about this community and that makes us all smile! Thank you for your help.  

Zaytoun Orthodontics - Raleigh Office: 5041 Six Forks Rd. 27609, 919-782-6911, Cary Office: 100 Preston Executive Dr. 27513, 919-468-1765,  Garner Office: 611 Benson Rd. 27529, 919-772-8442. Website.

Cameron Clothing in North Hills is excited to announce that they've added a new line... Saint James. The Saint James collection has become popular throughout Europe, the United States, Canada, and Japan. Stop by and see what all the fuss is about.

Two Lots for Sale

Journey's End Cottage for Rent

Need a place to unwind and escape your day-to-day routines?  Journey's End Cottage on the Neuse River is calling your name!  It's well maintained and well stocked with everything you'd want for a home away from home.   The Neuse River provides a panoramic setting for watching dolphins and stunning sunsets.

It's conveniently located between Camps Seagull and Seafarer, and only 10 minutes away from Oriental, NC.  Beaufort, Morehead City, and the world-renowned beaches of the Crystal Coast are just a short ferry ride away.  

This comfy cottage features a knotty-pine interior with three bedrooms, 1full bath, a  large open living space, a fully-stocked kitchen, a custom built outside shower, and a new 70' concrete dock.  A sleeping porch with expansive river views and continuous breezes will be the perfect beginning to your Journey's End.   

Journey's End Cottage comfortably accommodates eight, and rents from Saturday to Saturday.  Long-term renting available.   Click Here for photos, more detail and availability.  Or Contact Terry at 919-280-9059. Email.  Website.   

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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