Christmas at Mears Etc Etc!

We had a great time at our Annual Christmas Open House last weekend!  We love seeing our friends that come from near and far to visit our small town shop!  Thank you to all who have supported Mears since 1952!  If you have never been to Mears, we hope to meet you over the Holiday Season!  

Mears Etc Etc!!!

 Gifts for Everyone!

 The Possible Dreams Santas are great keepsakes! I love them all!

Lots of Lamps!

 Beatriz Ball!

 Vintage finds and Furniture refurbishments!

Fine and Fashion Jewelry!

 If you can monogram or engrave it, then Mears has or can get it!!

Look up Mears on Facebook!

Enjoy your Day, Carolina Style!

Jen Jen

Happy Veterans Day!

I am grateful everyday for the sacrifices men and women make in order for every American to continue to enjoy Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness!  We can all help show our Appreciation to our Military and their families! 

"Some people live an entire lifetime and wonder if they have ever made a difference in the world, but the Marines don't have that problem"
Ronald Reagan
"It is easy to take liberty for granted, when you have never had it taken from you."
Dick Cheney
"This will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave."
Elmer Davis

Enjoy your Day, Carolina Style!

Jen Jen

Lexington's Sweet Tooth!

What fun it is to step back in time at The Candy Factory in Lexington!  We spent so much time reminiscing over our childhood favorites as we walked through the real life "Candyland"!  

Black Jack and Clove were before my time!  The Candy Factory is also heaven for Chocolate lovers, even those who enjoy sugar free by choice or need!  I love the antique showcases, signs and toys as well!

There is lots of memorabilia from the old North Carolina Candy Company as well as the beginning days of the Piedmont Candy Company! The Candy Factory sells the old fashioned Blue Bird peppermints still made in Lexington today at the Piedmont Candy Company !

I Love Turkey Toes!

 The Candy Factory sells "Redneck Wine and Cheese", RC Cola and a MoonPie.  My personal version of Redneck Wine and Cheese would be Aunt Ruby's Peanuts and a Pepsi, Sundrop or Cheerwine!!!  You can also find Aunt Ruby's Peanuts at The Candy Factory!

Enjoy your Day, Carolina Style!

Jen Jen

West!

It is no secret, Western North Carolina is the place to be when the leaves change!  There are so many great stops on the way to the mountains!  I had the most fun in Lexington with our favorite family friends!  The first stop was Childress Vineyards!  It was such a beautiful day at the Vineyard Richard built first class just like his race cars!

The Bistro Menu with wine suggestions for each item is perfect for every palette!  I like this room myself!  I had the pleasure being introduced to the winemaker for Childress Vineyards, Mark Friszolowski! I am glad he brought his knowledge to NC! Truly Fascinating!

Perfect Board Meeting Room!

Enjoy your Day, Carolina Style!

Jen Jen

Edenton!

Even a cloudy day cannot put a damper on the Historic Edenton!  It was a perfect time to spend shopping with downtown merchants, especially those which make you feel like time has stood still!  We enjoyed our stop in the Downtown Cafe and Soda Shoppe and the perfect pumpkin spice latte from Edenton Coffee House!   So Charming!

My sweet sister in law introduced us to Downtown Diva!  It is a fun shop! 

The Edenton Bay Trading Company is unique and full of surprises! We cannot wait to return!

I hope you will visit soon!  I love that Forbes recognized Edenton as one of America's prettiest towns!  Please look up Main Street Edenton for a full list of all the fun!  Such a beautiful fall afternoon drive through the countryside as well as downtown by the water!

You will feel right at home!!

Enjoy your Day, Carolina Style!

Jen Jen

13 - 0!!

For all NCSU fans today was the best football day of the year!  NC State beat Carolina for the 5th straight year!  The last time the Wolfpack defence held the Tarheels from scoring was in 1960!  As always the rivalry was intense and the party was great fun!  Go Pack!

Bloody Mary Bar!

As a State fan the UNC pasta did not look appetizing but it was actually very good!  The appetizers and the dinner menu were a big hit with the Wolves and the Rams! Southern style wings, ribs, slaw, fresh collards, butter beans and creamed corn!

 All from Elias Butcher Shoppe!

 The Adult dessert!

Enjoy your Day, Carolina Style!

Jen Jen

Duck Deli!

OK friends, followers is just a little weird!  My husband cannot believe I did not tell you about his absolute favorite spot for breakfast and lunch in Duck NC, so I am doing a little backtracking!  He is correct, it would be unfortunate not to share with you what is special about the Duck Deli! 

For starters the chicken barbecue sandwich is so mouth watering, you will be tempted to take a cooler of it home with you!  The sweet sauce is something special!  They smoke whole chickens then chop them for their chicken salad and BBQ!  If you cannot make it to Duck NC, and you are stuck North of the Mason Dixon line, you can still find the Duck Deli!

Now you know!!

Enjoy your Day, Carolina Style!

Jen Jen