Tag: jewelry

Faith & Fashion: The Heart Behind Down South Styles

Written by Abby Cagle on October 22, 2024. Posted in Shopping.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson Down South Styles 📍1457 N Main St, Mt Pleasant, NC 28124 The team behind Down South on Main and Man Cave on Main has once again brought something exciting to the community – Down South Styles. This new venture comes from the unique partnership of Susan and Melissa, who have been brought together by more than just business—it’s been a journey of prayer and purpose. Susan, who runs a successful ad agency, felt a calling to use her creativity in additional ways. At the same time, Melissa had been praying for a way to work together on a new project. Knowing...

Experience Art and Creativity at the Harrisburg Art Walk 2024!

Written by Abby Cagle on April 22, 2024. Posted in Things To Do.

Immerse yourself in a world of local art at the annual Harrisburg Art Walk. 📅 Saturday, April 27, 2024 ⏰ 10am to 2pm 📍 Harris Depot Park, 6960 Harris Depot Rd. Harrisburg, NC 28075 This event promises a vibrant showcase of artistic talent, featuring a diverse array of art vendors offering everything from paintings to pottery, metalwork, jewelry, hand-made bath soaps and lotions, bags, apparel, and much more! The Harrisburg Art Walk is a celebration of creativity and community, bringing together artists and art enthusiasts from all walks of life. Whether you’re a seasoned art collector...

💎 💎 💎 A Legacy of Family Tradition and Community for 70 Years 💎 💎 💎

Written by Abby Cagle on September 18, 2023. Posted in Shopping.

The true beginning for Ellis Jewelers actually started in Downtown Gastonia amid the tumultuous times of the 1940s recession when Dan Levinson’s grandfather opened the family’s first jewelry store. This cherished establishment would go on to define an era and continue its legacy through the generations. 📍 Concord (Downtown) | 29 Union St S, Concord, NC 28025 Website | Facebook | Instagram Ellis, Dan’s father, worked at his father’s Gastonia store during his college years. He graduated from Chapel Hill in 1950 and then served in the army for two years during the Korean War. Upon returning...

📿🌹 Bead Lady Featured in Our State Magazine

Written by Abby Cagle on September 6, 2023. Posted in Shopping.

Downtown Concord “Jewel” of a shop’s “memory bead” service is highlighted in the September issue. 📍 Concord (Downtown Concord) | 1 Union St N, Concord, NC 28025 Website | Facebook | Instagram The Bead Lady is a full-service bead shop located in Downtown Concord, but they are also so much more! Owners Kathleen and Justin Reeder have been helping the local community make meaningful jewelry for over 20 years both locally and all over the country. The Reeder’s 14-step “memory bead” making process is the highlight of the Our State article, where they repurpose flowers from weddings and funerals...

👗 Boutique Hosts Spring Open House April 28-29

Written by Brian Perry on April 25, 2023. Posted in Shopping.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson Located in Copperfield Center in Concord, Anne’s Boutique offers the latest fashion trends and seasonal styles! They have a wide selection of clothing, jewelry, handbags, scarves and so much more. Sisters Jill and Melissa run their boutique with a ton of energy and creativity, hosting weekly Facebook Live shopping experiences that started as a necessity during the pandemic. The dress shop was originally run by their mom, Irene. A Mother’s Dream for Her Family Irene was an employee of Cannon Mills until they closed. It was then that she decided to...