December is flying by isn’t it? Take some time for yourself to enjoy one (or five) of the free events or holiday sales going on in Charlotte this month. We even have an event for men taking place this week – he’s going to want to check it out.
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[If you’re stuck for gifting ideas, check out our GIFTING 2016 series HERE ~ posts on shopping local for everyone on your list, including our tips on Holiday Tipping Gifts]
And don’t forget to check out our post on Holiday Store Hours to make sure you’re in the loop ~ several boutiques are open a little later between now and the big day.
ABODE on East Blvd Hosts Thursday Night “Exclusives” this week & next.
Extended hours Thursday 12/15 and Thursday 12/22, open until 8pm! with 30% off ALL upholstery AND 30% off Stocking Stuffers
POPTOPIA Returns! Uptown Charlotte through 12/21
Read about it here and see our picks from the local vendors who will be selling at Poptopia Holidays Uptown at 212 South Tryon Street.
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SILVERFLY
Get schooled at SILVERFLY. Whisky Seminar, Dance Lesson, Your Youthful Appearance, What to Wear, How to Tie a Bow Tie & Wear Scarves. All classes are free, all classes are fun! Come join after work on Thursday, December 15th. 6p-9p Bring a donation for Carolina Breast Friends & Charlotte Humane Society and receive a special savings coupon. They’ll provide drinks & light eats. Click the link to see the event’s page for this event.
BEDSIDE MANOR fundraiser for Beds For Kids
Shop at Bedside Manor in the Specialty Shops this weekend, as a portion of the proceeds from their total sales December 16th-18th will go to Charlotte based Beds for Kids, an nfp that has donated thousands of beds and more to children in need.
BOEM Braid Bar this Saturday
Welcome to the Boem Beauty Bar! Boem is offering FREE BEAUTY SERVICES every Saturday in December. All services will be available at Boem from 3pm-6pm. EMAIL info@shopboem.com TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT. December 17: Braid Bar with Dani from @hairbydanicaroline. RESERVE your spot today!!
NITSA’S
There’s no time of year like the holidays…and no better time to sparkle! As a little gift to you, Nitsa’s is offering 20% off bridal accessories, including headpieces, jewelry and sashes now through December 31.
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NEIMAN MARCUS SOUTHPARK this week:
Brunello Cucinelli Trunk Show
December 15, 10am to 8pm; December 16, 10am to 3pm
View the latest collections. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 704.442.7900.
Designer Sportswear, Level Two
Coravin Wine Demonstration Event
December 17 and December 23, Noon to 4pm
Enjoy wine without committing to the entire bottle – see a demonstration of Coravin wine products.
Gifts and Home, Level Two
Roberto Coin Trunk Show
December 17, 10am to 5pm
View the latest collection. For more information, call 704.442.7900.
Designer Jewelry, Level One
LUXE ANGEL 12 Days of Christmas right up to 12/24 ♥ ♥
Dec 14- tops & bottoms buy one get one 50% off
Dec 15- 25% off denim
Dec 16- 25% off footwear
Dec 17- 25% off jewelry
Dec 18- buy one get one 50% off sweaters
Dec 19- 25% off holiday
Dec 20- 25% off accessories
Dec 21- 30% off entire store
Dec 22- 25% outerwear
Dec 23- 25% off graphic tees
LUXE ANGEL ~ Coat Drive
Donate a gently used coats and receive 20% off one item of choice. All donated coats will be given to women’s shelters in Charlotte. Let’s help keep these women warm this winter
CHARLOTTE CHRISTMAS VILLAGE
Charlotte Christmas Village | Christkindlmarkt presented by Coca Cola Consolidated, your local Coke bottler will transform Uptown’s Romare Bearden Park in to a romantic European-inspired Christmas Market featuring juried Christmas, European and local merchandise and arts & crafts. Click the link for details.
7TH STREET MARKET SIP AND SHOPS
Join locally owned businesses (including our full-time market vendors) at the 7th Street Public Market for their largest pop up shopping event. Show your support for local businesses while shopping for all your holiday needs. Take the lightrail or park in the 7th Street Garage (free with validation for 90 minutes). Click the link for details.
Finally, if you’ve been trying to decide whether to head to the mtns for a real holiday weekend, this is a good one, as the J.Crew Warehouse Sale in Asheville NC is happening.
