Holly Daze Pop-Up Shoppe Returns
Cary, NC- It’s Back! Cary’s Holly Daze Pop-Up Shoppe opened Dec 2, 2013 at 120 E. Chatham Street, right next door to the new Cary Theater. Read more
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Spring Fashion III: Consignment Shops
Story and photos by Lindsey Chester, a 15-year veteran designer of women’s sportswear
Cary, NC- In my previous Spring 2013 Fashion Reports I have focused first on what the fashionistas were saying was coming, and then I hit the area indy boutiques to see what they were actually selling. In this installment I visited the local consignment stores to see how they interpreted the trends for women who want designer fashion on a budget. Read more
St. Patrick’s Day: Irish Pubs in Cary
Cary, NC – When you come from New York City, you think that St. Patrick’s Day is a crazy celebration with public drunkenness and a parade through town that leaves the average worker vowing to stay inside for lunch on March 17. But here in Cary, the revelry is decidedly more civilized. Look for these local pubs to fix you up with some excellent grub, fine Irish entertainment and a pint or two. Read more
Fashion: Spring Comes to Cary Boutiques
Story and lead photo by Lindsey Chester, a 15-year veteran designer of women’s sportswear for Harve Benard, Leslie Fay, Kellwood Industries and Norton Mc Naughton.
Cary, NC – About a month ago, I wrote about Fashion Trends for Spring 2013. Now that our weather is finally warming up and the skies are turning Carolina Blue again, I visited some Cary boutiques to see what trends are gaining traction for Spring. Read more
Restaurant Celebrates 5 Years in Cary
Cary, NC – Every year, Narong Sapsuwan of Thai Spices and Sushi, throws a special dinner for his best customers. This year, the celebration took on extra significance as the 5th anniversary of his restaurant in Cary. Read more
Cary Quilting Company Opens Downtown
Story by Hal Goodtree. Photos from Cary Quilting Company.
Cary, NC – I love quilting. I really do. And I love downtown Cary. Put the two together and you have magic: Cary Quilting Company. Read more
2013 Spring Fashion Report
Story by Lindsey Chester, photos courtesy Belk.
Cary , NC – Here’s my report from the front row at the 2013 Belk Spring Fashion Preview!
Holly Jolly Christmas at Pop-Up Shop
Story and photos by Lindsey Chester. Above, leather goods from Zanan and the artist who makes them, this week at Holly Daze.
Cary, NC – Have you ever heard of a Pop-up shop? I hadn’t, but apparently its all the rage in urban areas, where retail space is expensive and entrepreneurs just getting a start have something to sell, but are low on funds to rent permanent space. The Town of Cary has sponsored their first Pop-Up Shop at 120 E. Chatham Street and it’s called Holly Daze. I visited on Tuesday. Read more
Business: 2012 State of Downtown Cary
Story by Lindsey Chester. Photo by Hal Goodtree.
Cary, NC – Last year, we reported on six new businesses that opened in Downtown Cary in 2011. This year, a dozen more have opened their doors. In fact, this might be the most transformational year in more than a generation. Read on for our 2012 State of Downtown Cary.
CaryCitizen Holiday Shopping Guide
Story by Lindsey Chester, official shopper of CaryCitizen.
Cary, NC – We are big fans of our local independent retailers and try to support them with our dollars whenever possible. This year Cary welcomed lots of new boutiques and businesses and many of these will be excellent Holiday Gift-Giving resources. Here’s our CaryCitizen Holiday Shopping Guide. Read more