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Remember those who serve for us! Happy Memorial Day~ We are open 10am to 6pm and would love to see you!

We’ve been open 1 1/2 years as of May 1. It is difficult for me to believe that much time has gone by. I remember when I decided to open this store… my then 14 year old asked me with great innocence…”Mom, do you think you’ll make it?” Back then I nonchalantly answered of course we’ll make it! Inside I was a ball of nerves wondering if I had completely lost my mind. Well, I think we’ve made it…and I think we’re going to be OK…as for my lost mind…the jury is still out on that!
I have great customers and we treasure each and everyone of you. Our commitment to you is to provide you with a beautiful, happy shopping environment, help you make selections that work for you and your wardrobe, and support you as you venture outside your fashion comfort zone!
There are many places you can choose to give your business to, we understand that. So, when you shop with us, please know that we appreciate every purchase you make.
Please visit us soon…Our Secret Sale on Friday afternoons during our Wine, Cheese and Retail Therapy is quite the social event! The Brightleaf music series has started and we’re a great way to kick off the weekend, followed by a stroll down to Brightleaf for some great music and food!
In the meantime,
Be Happy and Be Smitten!
NCM

I love fashion and beautiful things … I always have! My Dad used to say that all I ever wanted for Christmas was jewelry and clothing. He tells of me unwrapping all my gifts, disappearing for a while and reappearing head to toe in my new outfits and jewels…and I would remain dressed to the “nines” for the remainder of that day! Not much has changed for me in that regard. When I go to market and NYC, I still feel like a child. The difference now is I ship my “gifts’ back to Durham and I get to share them with all of you!!! We have a new section in our weekly email Style Watch. Each week I will keep you in touch with the news that I get weekly from NYC about trends and how to wear them. We know that keeping current can get expensive in the fashion world…that’s why we’re committed to helping you update your wardrobe with many of the pieces and accessories you already own. It’s fun to reuse and make something you’ve “had forever” feel new again. That said…don’t hesitate to bring us that item you have in your closet you have nothing to wear with, or have no idea how you should wear it. We love helping you feel beautiful and good about yourself!
We hope you visit us soon…our Friday afternoon Wine, Cheese, Retail Therapy and SECRET SALES have become quite the social event! We hope you can join some Friday if you have not done so already…this Friday is going to be a good one!!
In the meantime,
Be Happy and Be Smitten!
NCM