Today through Wednesday, take 20 percent off all purchases for Luna's Annual Holiday Party. And Wednesday you can enjoy cocktails from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Happy Holidays from Luna!
**** UPDATE: Enjoy 40 percent off ALL jackets and coats from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. during the final day of the LUNA Annual Holiday Party. Cocktails begin at 6 pm. Happy Holidays
6809-B Phillips Place Court
704-554-6000
Green With Envy is offering holiday tasties while you shop with them today. With as the vast array of merchandise, it's going to take you a while to get through this store.
The Souvenir and Race Ticket Blowout goes down Nov. 27 and 28 at Lowe's Motor Speedway from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. NASCAR merch galore, y'all.
From the Web site:
Lowe's Motor Speedway will become one of the nation's largest outdoor shopping malls on the day after Thanksgiving as more than two dozen souvenir rigs line its main entrance. NASCAR souvenirs, T-shirts, hats and die-cast collectibles featuring a wide variety of drivers will be sold at tremendous discounts and tickets for the May 2010 NASCAR events will be available.
Even better than the savings on holiday gifts is the opportunity to drive your personal vehicle on the 1.5-mile superspeedway if you purchase $50 worth of merchandise or tickets. This opportunity is only available on Friday, Nov. 27.
Racers ... start your engines!
Dear shoppers,
It's been a tough year for us all. We've had to budget more, eat less and maybe even skip our vacations (well, I've had to, at least).
But now it's the holiday season. And news broke this morning that the number of initial filers for unemployment insurance hit its lowest since Sept. 13, 2008. Finally, some good news!
How about continuing the good cheer by going SHOPPING? Nothing stimulates the economy better than spending, and if we want our favorite locally owned stores to stick around, we've got to do some spending IN them.
We've compiled a list of Black Friday sales going down around town, many of which extend through the weekend. Readers, do your part, and stimulate the economy by contributing locally. It's the circle of life, you know?
• Asana Activewear
Buy 2 items get the 3rd item at 50 percent off.
3920 Sharon Road
704-366-8020
• Beadlush
Get 20 percent off loose glass and stone beads, books, tools and finished jewelry.
1217 The Plaza
704-376-3331
• BeauxHomes
Buy two and get one free Christmas ornament we import from France, 50 percent off all lamps, and 25 percent off Quick Ship draperies (custom drapery hanging by Christmas) The sale starts today and extends through the weekend.
7800 Rea Rd # B
704-752-1733
• Belle Ville
Buy one, get one 1/2 off at all three locations.
Birkdale Village (between Banana Republic and Starbucks)
16836 Birkdale Commons Parkway
704-655-9506
Epicentre (behind CVS)
210 East Trade St.
704-971-7413
Promenade (next to Steinmart)
5341 Ballantyne Commons Parkway
704-847-5352
• Black & Blue
Head out to Black & Blue for muffins and mimosas. Also enjoy 25 percent off regular priced (excluding denim) items plus save an additional 10 percent off sale items.
532 Governor Morrison St, C130
704-366-9339
• Black Sheep Skate Shop
Doors will open at 9:30 a.m. Lots of great shoes have moved over to the Shoe Sale Wall (2 pairs for $69) and the famous $10 Bargain Box will be loaded up with assorted tee shirts and other goodies.
1504 Camden Rd
704-333-1423
• chezElle
Chezelle is doing 20 percent off all holiday dresses through the weekend and all fall merchandise is 50 percent off. Buy one or more sale items and receive 20 percent off any regular priced item.
532 Governor Morrison St
704-365-4680
• Colony Furniture
Take 30 percent off upholstery, in stock and special order.
811 Providence Road
704-333-8871
• Coplon's
Save up to 40 percent throughout the store.
6800 Phillips Place Court
704-643-1113
• Cottage Chic
Their nod to the day is "Pink Friday"- you can take 30 percent off any one item in the store. (Exclusions apply to jewelry and artwork).
Cottage Chic
1232 East Blvd
704-375-1888
Denim Affair: They carry a T-shirt line, PeaceLoveMom, that's selling like crazy and a perfect gift for mom. They have several styles and color choices in burn out and soft jersey cotton. 9848 Rea Road. 704-341-4791. www.denimaffaironline.com
Beadlush: 1217 The Plaza. 704-376-3331. www.beadlush.com
Handpicked: New Brushed Sterling Silver Collections, New Original Stone Collections (Necklaces, Earrings, and Bracelets), New Costume gold Collections. Colorful metal vases and tubs, buy one get one free. (Great to fill flowers with for Mother's Day.) New rings and great handbags in beautiful spring and summer colors are 30 percent off. Come in while supplies last. 1721 Kenilworth Ave. 704-334-2037. 8040 Providence Rd # 600. 704-541-1431. 9844 Rea Road #A. 704-405-9780. www.behandpicked.com
Cottage Chic: Best sellers for mom — Bedhead Pajamas, locally handmade jewelry, candles (just voted "Best of the Best" for candle selection by Charlotte Magazine), bath & body goodies from Fresh and Elizabeth W, and fun bags by Jane Marvel. 1232 East Blvd. 704-375-1888.
Why does mama deserve something nice? Tell the staff at Paper Skyscraper:
Post your reason Mom Deserves Something Nice to the Paper Skyscraper Facebook Page, and/or Tweet it to @PaperSkyscraper on Twitter. On Saturday May 9, the Paper Skyscraper staff will choose our favorite reason and award a $25 Paper Skyscraper Gift Card to the winner. The winner will be listed on our Facebook Page and will get a shout-out on Twitter. So, get to work, and good luck!
Here's mine: My mom deserves something nice because she always makes me Korean food when I go home to visit.
Still haven't found something for mama? Check out this event, going down tomorrow at the Omni Hotel. Call or email for more information: 704-277-0859 or xdarlene@yahoo.com.
If you spend $50 or more on a gift for mama from The Pink Hanger, you get to pick out a free pair of earrings for yourself. Sweet!
2935 Providence Road, Suite 103
704-366-7272
During one of the most commercialized holidays of the year, consider the gifts that you cannot go wrong with: flowers. What woman or man cannot appreciate a beautiful arrangement of colorful flowers? Here is a list of local floral shops that can understand the new recessional holiday seasons. (And if you're looking for a little extra something to give your honey, check out our Lusty Gift Guide and deals from Charlotte area boutiques).
1431 South Blvd.
704-342-3920
-1 dozen red roses in vase- $75
-Expression of Love- 6 red roses in vase/eucalyptus- $50
-10 red tulips- $60
-Love Letter Roses- Pink/Red/White in vase- $100 (pictured below)
Everyone in Charlotte knows one of the best places to go for Valentine's Day gifts is The Red Door, especially if you're sick of teddy bears, heart-shaped candy and flowers. And yes, with three locations in the Q.C., it is a fine establishment to check out, which I did. But I also passed through a couple of other spots that might not be so high on your radar, and put together a gift guide for those interested in celebrating the lustier side of Valentine's Day. Lingerie, sex toys and games, woo hoo!
3728 E Independence Blvd
704-532-8360
These shoes have a beer opener on the heel. $69.
If you really must adorn hearts, these shoes are for you. $69.