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Herbal soaps, lotions and creams Herbal soaps, lotions and creams are important for natural skincare regimens and can be helpful for disorders. Anna’s Aroma Store sells homemade herbal soaps, lotions, aromatherapy bath salts, diffusers, candles and other natural products aimed at delighting the senses and soothing the body. The Sweet Orange Moisturizing Bath & Body oil, four ounces, sells for $10.95. The Luscious Lemon Aromatherapy Votive Candle, two ounces, sells for $2.29. Owner Anna Carter, who founded the original company, has more than 20 years of experience with herbs. The company store in Boone is called Creation Herbal Products. Call (828) 262-0006 or visit www.annasaromastore.com |
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Hats galore “When you wear our hats, you are guaranteed compliments!” That’s what A Hat Shop exclaims. The millinery store in Franklin offers elegant, feminine hats for all occasions, including straw hats for spring and summer, pillbox designs, felt hats and “softies.” Hat stands and fashionable accessories such as feathers, gloves, boas and fans are available. A special section features red hats made in felt, straw and horsehair with a variety of embellishments. Shop owner Joan Lee has been creating custom hats for customers since 1988. Call (828) 524-7420 or visit www.ahatshop.com |
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Bluebird houses Volunteers for Newell Farms and Wildlife Rehabilitation in Warrenton make quality birdhouses to attract and increase the bluebird population in North Carolina. The birdhouses are constructed of thick yellow heart pine wood, which bluebirds like because the wood and design resemble a hollow tree. The sturdy birdhouses cost $8 (the price is expected to go up summer 2004). They can be purchased at participating State Employees Credit Union branches across North Carolina or at the warehouse in Warrenton where they are made. The organization has made and sold at least 48,000 birdhouses since the project began. Call (252) 257-5199. |
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Fat Cats T-shirt from Make-A-Wish Foundation The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Western N.C. is dedicated to granting the wishes of local children suffering from life-threatening illnesses. Covering 51 counties, the organization serves Asheville, Charlotte, Greensboro, High Point, Winston-Salem and points in between. Selected children get to visit Disney, meet their celebrity heroes, and visit relatives in far-away places. Make-A-Wish finances its work through individual contributions, corporate donations, foundation grants and special fundraisers. In cooperation with the Carolina Panthers, the foundation is offering a Fat Cats T-shirt showing five Panther athletes with the words “Carolina’s Special Breed.” 100 percent cotton. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the foundation. $19.99. Call (877) 677-9474 or visit www.ncwish.org |
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Forgot Valentine’s Day (again)? Flower.com says that that if you get your order in by 2:30 p.m. on a weekday, they can deliver flowers to a North Carolina destination the same weekday. For same-day service on the weekend, you’ll need to order by 1 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday. Flower.com is a national service that uses North Carolina florists for delivery to North Carolina homes and businesses. Delivery items include flowers, plants, specialty balloons and gift baskets. One dozen red roses is $67.99. Call (800) 366-3024 or visit www.flower.com. |
