{You’re Invited} Bridal Open House Begins Today at Cute Buttons

Posted on February 15, 2012 by lisa

For brides-to-be, pick your day for a date with Cute Buttons Gift and Paper Boutique {Cary | online}!

You’re invited to see what wedding stationery and wedding accessories Cute Button’s has in store to make your day memorable. And one lucky bride + groom will a $100 gift card for your wedding invitations! Every bride + groom who attends will get $25 towards their invitations.

Showcasing all of their latest invitations, paper products, personalized stationery, and accessories for your big day, Cute Buttons would also love to answer any and all questions you may have along the way.

Simply pick the date that works best for you (Wednesday, February 15th, 4pm until 7pm -or- Saturday, February 18th, 11am until 3pm) and grab your fiance, your gal pals, or even your family and drop by the boutique located in Downtown Cary for a relaxed tour of the too cute paper boutique!

Please RSVP for this event by emailing Info@ShopCuteButtons.com or by giving Alison, Tiki, and the gang a ring at 919-462-9618.

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A Put-Together Gal Always has Good Paper, Too

Posted on February 9, 2012 by lisa

And hey, notecards can also be for guys – they don’t have to be teal! They can be navy blue and look just as good. :-)

Alison, Tiki the cat, and the gang at Cute Buttons Gift and Paper Boutique {Cary} are hosting a too cute contest this month when you like their Facebook page (and if you already do like their page, you can still enter!):


[Click on the image above to enter!]

You can enter through the end of February – so good luck, readers!

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{Sale Alert} Catch Spring Fever at Market Import’s Annual Sale

Posted on February 9, 2012 by lisa

If I had a big ol’ budget to spend on a home makeover, I’d probably concentrate a large chunk of it on outdoor living. From April through October, I pretty much spend as many waking hours as possible outside (thank you, NC weather) and this month’s annual sale at Market Imports {Raleigh} makes me really want to start planning for a backyard overhaul…

Market Imports annual sale

According to Market Import’s website:

Market Imports, established in 2007, is located at the Garden Center at The State Farmers Market in Raleigh, North Carolina. In just a few years, Market Imports has become the largest supplier of home and garden accessories in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area. With over 2 acres of inventory including fountains, glazed pottery containers, and imported furniture, Market Imports is a destination for the homeowner and designer alike.

You can check out more from Market Imports on Twitter, too.

Shop on!

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Joint Venture is a Girl’s Best Friend

Posted on February 8, 2012 by lisa

…especially when there are diamond stud earrings up for grabs!

Joint Venture Valentine's contest

Love is in the air at Joint Venture Jewelry {Cary}! Submit a photo on their Facebook page of you and your Valentine, write a creative caption on your definition of “What is Love?” and the photo with the most votes will win diamond studs earrings or a $100 no exclusions gift certificate!

The contest begins February 1st and voting will conclude at 5pm on Monday, Feb. 13th – just in time for Valentine’s Day.

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{You’re Invited} Jewelry and Cupcakes at Hayley’s on Thursday!

Posted on February 6, 2012 by lisa

On Thursday, February 9th, Hayley’s Boutique {Raleigh} will host a fun ladies night at the North Hills boutique, complete with not only jewelry, but cupcakes, too:

From the Hayley’s email newsletter:
Good Girls Studio {Raleigh | online} is a great line of one-of-kind jewelry by a local designer. This jewelry is funky, vintage, revamped and beautiful! The jewelry will be available at the shop all day on the 9th, with the designer, Johanna, visiting from 4pm until 7pm. Another great treat that night will be fabulous cupcakes from Ruby Cakes! These bite size cupcakes are incredible! I hope to see you all there!

Hayley’s Boutique is a unique collection of party dresses, casual and fun daywear and fabulous jewelry and handbags to finish off your outfit. With something for every occasion, I don’t miss any opportunity to pop in the store when I’m visiting North Hills to check out the latest arrivals.

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{You’re Invited} Beer, Bourbon & Bowties at The State Club

Posted on February 2, 2012 by lisa

Send the man in your life to this stylish event next week!

The State Club {Raleigh} is hosting a Beer, Bourbon & Bowties men’s shopping event at the club on Friday, February 10, 2012. They are featuring Lumina {Raleigh} and Charles Ryan {Apex}. Charles Ryan, if you’re not familiar, designs custom suits from start to finish, using the latest measurement technology. Charles has a fantastic shop out in Apex and The State Club offers their members discounts on his clothing! Lumina is a local Raleigh company (NC state grads) that took an interest in neckwear – Kelly, Marketing and Membership Director at The State Club (and longtime I <3 Retail reader), says, "their designs are fantastic!"

If you have any questions about the event or would like to RSVP as a guest of I <3 Retail (no need to purchase a membership to the club just for this event - but we know you'll love it and just might want to after the party), contact Kelly Weiss at 919-515-0555 or via email at Kelly@TheStateClub.org.

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Love Your Heart at Cameron Village through Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 1, 2012 by lisa

Love your heart at Cameron Village through Valentine's Day

Starting today and lasting through Valentine’s Day (Tuesday, February 14, 2012), take your same day receipts totaling $250 or more shopping in Cameron Village (excluding grocery and liquor stores, of course!) to Bailey’s Fine Jewelry & Gifts {Raleigh} or bevello {Raleigh} and receive a snazzy free gift (pictured above)!

Shop on!

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{Window Shopping} Sale at Fleur

Posted on January 31, 2012 by lisa

Chevron throws on sale at Fleur

I’m really diggin’ pretty much all kinds of Chevron prints right now (easy to, now that they’re so on trend and appearing EVERYWHERE) and it just so happens that Fleur {Raleigh | online} happens to be marking down all of their sale items to $75 now… including these killer throws.

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{Sale Alert} Last Chance Sale at Uniquities

Posted on January 30, 2012 by lisa

Uniquities last chance sale

Late January makes for one of the best times of year to stock up on winter items at deep discounts. Uniquities {Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill} is offering up big savings and as luck would have it for local readers, there are Uniquities locations in all three corners of the Triangle!

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{Spotted} Dapper Deals

Posted on January 29, 2012 by lisa

dapper deals
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There are so many fantastic reasons to shop at Dapper {Downtown Raleigh}, not the least of which is their great special savings! You can also book shopping parties for you and your friends and enjoy noshable goodies from The Oxford, while benefiting from a nice discount, too.

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