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‘It’s a party’: Primark opens brand’s first NC store in Concord
CONCORD, N.C. (WBTV/QC Life) – Primark, an international clothing retailer, officially opened its Concord location Thursday morning. It’s located on Concord Mills Boulevard, just off Interstate 85. Concord’s grand opening marks the brand’s first location in North Carolina. The Ireland-based retailer has stores all over Europe and 24 in the U.S. “Primark opening is a…
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10 Holiday Decor Ideas Inspired by the Victorian Era
Vintage design elements continue to inspire holiday decorating, according to Etsy’s 2023 trends report, and Victorian style is one hot historic influence. Etsy predicts the opulent era’s impact will be seen in intricate patterns found on and under the tree as both ornaments and gift wrap, as well as through platters and vases on tablescapes…
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After 30 Years, Crate & Barrel Finds New NYC Home
Crate & Barrel cut the ribbon Thursday on its brand new flagship in the Flatiron District of New York City, a property built right before the dawn of the Gilded Age. The new Crate & Barrel and Crate & Kids store at 881 Broadway is set in the historic Palace of Trade, which was at once the largest department store in New York…
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2023 Holiday cheer guide: Tour festive (and tiny) homes and shop local at dozens of artisan markets
Perhaps Perry Como said it best in his 1954 rendition of the famed Christmas song, ”Home for the Holidays” when he sang, “Oh, there’s no place like home for the holidays.” That is unless you’re in somebody else’s home. More specifically, inside a converted carriage house in Boulder’s historic Mapleton neighborhood. A home in the…
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Kustom Floor Designs owner loves Great Bend
You don’t stay in business for 44 years without learning to adapt to changing times. Mark Bitter at Kustom Floor Designs in Great Bend has seen his business grow over the decades but customer service and quality products have remained a constant. Kustom Floor Designs got its start as Kustom Builders in 1979, when Bitter…
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The Tampa Holiday Gift Guide
Food & Drinks Tokyo Restaurant: Treat the ones you love to a hidden gem. Tokyo Restaurant has served Tampa since 2016, and a gift card is the perfect gift for your favorite foodie. Saucy Queen: Can you handle the heat? Saucy Queen makes the best sauces in Tampa Bay, and she has the perfect bottle for…
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How MoMA Design Store Builds Exclusivity
MILAN — Since launching its website in 1998, MoMA Design Store has grown into an impressive omnichannel enterprise, with all its purchases supporting the Museum of Modern Art’s collections and educational programs. The store locations are situated strategically, with three in New York City, two in Japan, Tokyo and Kyoto, and one in Hong Kong.…
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Luxe Amazon Thanksgiving decor picks that will take your style up a notch this holiday
Want to get glam for Turkey Day? The Amazon Thanksgiving decor selection will give crowded tables everywhere a luxe look as dinner is served. We certainly don’t intend to steal the spotlight from the meal and the chef who prepared it, but these selections might not make that option entirely possible. No offense to the…
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Furniture First Adds New Retailers to Board
Last month three retailers were approved as members by Furniture First’s board of directors: Johnson Furniture in Eclectic, AL; Outrageous Interiors, in Marietta, GA; and Vinson Fine Furniture in Columbus, OH. For more than 60 years Johnson Furniture has brought quality home furnishings to central Alabama’s River Region. Today the store is operated by the…
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No, These 29 Products Aren’t *Necessary* For Your Home Office, But They Sure Would Make Your Eight Hours There More Enjoyable
This compact, rolling desk bike is also height adjustable so you can get your perfect fit with the tray, and has “whisper quiet” pedaling, eight resistance levels, and a way to track your mileage, rpm, and other stats. Psst — you can watch the viral desk bike TikTok featuring it for more insight on how it works.…