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North State Journal for Wednesday, February 15, 2017
North State Journal for Wednesday, February 15, 2017
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face value “Retinols increase cellular turnover which assists in keeping skin firm and tight,” said Anna Churchill, Synergy Spa and Aesthetics founder and aesthetician. In essence, retinoic acid is unclogging pores, boosting collagen to reduce fine lines and speeding cell turnover to even out discoloration and smooth the skin.
the frame
Doncaster, Rutherfordton
the maker
By Laura Ashley Lamm | North State Journal
By Emory Rakestraw | For the North State Journal
North Carolina has a longstanding love affair with furniture. The industry draws people from around the world. When the Hickory Furniture Mart showroom opens their doors to the public on select dates during the year, you can expect crowds to descend in order to take advantage of the deals within.
“By The River Falling” by Sam Lock
Anne Neilson Fine Art Gallery reopens Anne Neilson Fine Art is celebrating its grand reopening in SouthPark at the Shops of Morrison. The gallery represents more than 40 national and international artists and remains true to its original social mission of supporting local, national and international organizations by donating a portion of art sales. The gallery will celebrate its two-year anniversary in May.
“Path to Gay Head” by Dan Graziano
photos courtesy of Hickory furniture mart
Above: Mitchell Gold & Bob Williams furniture
or 50 years, shoppers from across the world have traveled to Hickory FurF niture Mart for the wide, diverse array of
pieces, many of which are made by artisans who call the Catawba Valley home. While the large store might at first seem daunting, it is laid out in four separate levels and sections to simplify your shopping. The mart is stocked to the nines with furniture items almost mirroring the different landscape and architect styles found throughout the Tar Heel state. If you’re looking for cool, coastal blues and nautical inspiration for an Outer Banks beach house, you can find it here. On the other end of the spectrum, deep oaks and cozy, leather-backed pieces are perfect to fill a mountain home. There’s also classic representation of Southern style decor. Tracey Trimble, executive vice president and general manager said the North Carolina made focus is a main draw for shoppers. “One of the biggest things for out of state, international, and local customers is that we have so many manufacturers in our region,” said Trimble. “It’s always nice when you can provide that and people have the choice to see products right from the area.” This weekend, Trimble predicts anywhere from 5,000-7,000 shoppers attending the 33rd Anniversary Clearance Sale. In order for retailers to make room for upcoming High Point Furniture Market buys, items will be marked at clearance price. The sale features a little bit of everything; furnishings for an entire home,
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Providing individualized customer attention while creating fashion that transitions through time has been the essence behind the family-owned business of Doncaster Clothing. “Doncaster clothing is timeless, elegant, high-quality fashion,” said Elizabeth Hogan, stylist and district sales manager of Eastern N.C. Doncaster Clothing began in 1931 by S.B. and Millie Tanner in Rutherfordton. The pair had gone on a honeymoon trip to Doncaster, England and fell in love with the town. The company began selling shirts for men and shirtwaist dresses for women. Sales were in home consultations by appointment. The Junior League of Charlotte caught wind of the shirt dress fashion trend and asked to sell the dresses as a fundraiser for their charities. From there, the company took off. “The business spread by word of mouth and became the first direct sales women’s clothing company,” said Hogan. In business for 85 years, Doncaster is the oldest direct sales women’s clothing business and is still a family business run by the Tanner Family. Though Doncaster has expanded nationwide and offers customers the option of ordering through their website, clothes are still sold in home trunk shows by appointment. A stylist personally meets with each customer to help select the fashion pieces. “What I love about this type of shopping is the individual personal attention given to customers. We can create a capsule of cloth-
ing starting with the basics and building a wardrobe from that. We offer everything from casual to cocktail,” said Hogan. Clothing is offered in sizes 0 – 24 with petites as well and ranges in price from $125-$895. Hogan’s mother, Coleman Dance of Kinston, sold the clothes for 30 years. Following in her mother’s footsteps, Hogan began working as a wardrobe consultant ten years ago. “This is a relationship business. You trust who is going to work with you on your wardrobe and that they know your taste. We work with our clients from start to finish as their own wardrobe consultant,” said Hogan. This fashion season, Doncaster is ready with clothing that represents the trends. Hogan noted this year’s trends include oversize prints and jackets, chevron knits, lace, peasant blouses, maxi dresses, and the cold shoulder tops to name a few. “I love the colors of the clothing this season — lollipop, teal, khaki, eucalyptus. The color palate of the season mirrors the color palate used by the fashion industry, which has become the color of the season for interior designers and painters,” said Hogan. Doncaster offers customers clothing pieces fit for any occasion without the hassle of hunting through clothing racks alone wondering what pieces of clothing match.
photos by christine T. Nguyen | North State Journal
Doncaster clothing features details, such as leather lacing on a sugar coral-colored, python-printed Italian leather jacket and Kitt stripe on a denim multi-colored, cold shoulder sweater.
Left: Drexel Heritage furniture
outdoor furniture before spring, and even a simple item like a rug or sofa. Trimble notes, “It’s an incredible time for people to get deals because [retailers] are clearancing everything. There’s a really good inventory selection and really good price points and for this particular sale, that’s the most important factor.” Over 1,000 manufacturers, from wellknown to big outlets, are featured. If you’re a novice to interior decorating or not sure where to begin, Hickory Furniture Mart offers shoppers the opportunity to sign up with a designer. Aside from impressive showrooms, there are also more specific areas like a fabric workroom, rug gallery, and lighting gallery. Trimble stressed that for potential shoppers, “No
matter what your budget is, we can meet that.” She even said some people arrive with a U-Haul, prepared for a day of one and done shopping. “If you’re looking for anything in home furnishings or design we’re somewhere you should come check out this weekend. There’s so many people in this industry that have been born and raised in furniture, and our industry professionals are super knowledgeable,” said Trimble The anniversary sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The sale also extends through Presidents Day to give shoppers with the day off more time for bargain finds.
100 YEARS OF MAKING MEMORIES.
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For more information visit ncparks.gov or call 919-707-9300.