Local boutique becomes a must-shop for the holidays + The Hunter Farm Holiday Market is this Saturday
December 3, 2020
The holiday season is upon us! Decorations are up, lights are hung, and holiday shopping has begun. Those better prepared than I are probably already finished shopping and have everything wrapped and under the tree.
If you are still shopping, check out our two features this week. On Saturday, The Hunter Farm in Weddington will be hosting their first-ever Holiday Market featuring 20 local, small businesses. We also featured The Southern Nest, a small business that recently rebranded and moved to a new location. The new store is polished and beautiful and that was no small feat. Read how the store got started and how they prepare for their busiest shopping season of the year.
We would love to include opportunities to support those who could use some help this holiday season. If you know of a local nonprofit or organization that is giving back this season, please email me the details at untapindianland@gmail.com.
- Casey
FEATURES
Local boutique becomes a must-stop for holiday decor and gifts
After a rebrand and a new location, The Southern Nest has made a name for itself as a go-to for southern home inspiration and gifts
The Southern Nest moved into their new location at Promenade at Carolina Reserve from across the street at Carolina Commons in the fall of last year. When they made their move, they rebranded and transformed from a small, neighborhood boutique to a full-fledged retail store with displays that rival popular chains…continue reading.
Shop local with The Hunter Farm at their Holiday Market
This Saturday, December 5th, The Hunter Farm will be hosting its first Holiday Market. The farm, which is located off Providence Rd. in Weddington, N.C., has had a tree lot and offered wagon rides for the holidays for over 20 years…continue reading.
TALKING POINTS
In another big media deal, Red Ventures buys Lonely Planet [Peralta/Agenda]. Lonely Planet, the world’s No. 1 travel guidebook brand, employs about 100 people at its various offices globally. Red Ventures plans to grow the Lonely Planet brand “significantly,” and this could mean adding new Lonely Planet jobs in the Charlotte area.
Founders to build another Indian Land branch [Banks/Lancaster News]. Founders Federal Credit Union will build a second Indian Land branch in 2021 – off Jim Wilson Road in the Promenade at Carolina Reserve.
NC Man uses lottery win on Thanksgiving Dinners [Associated Press/Spectrum]. A Weddington couple used their winnings from a lottery jackpot to help feed people who might have otherwise gone without a Thanksgiving dinner.
Demand for real Christmas trees soars amid pandemic [WCNC]. The Christmas Tree Promotion Board (who knew this was a thing?) found that 20% of people who had a fake tree last year are now opting for a real one.
HAPPENINGS
Gingerbread Lane returns to The Ballantyne [Mace/Charlotte on the Cheap]. The Ballantyne Hotel is hosting the extremely popular Gingerbread Lane again this year. Gingerbread artists will create masterpieces and compete for top honors. Visit the hotel from Friday, December 4th, through Sunday, December 27th, 2020, and see them all for free from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day.
Philly Pretzel Factory of Ballantyne’s grand opening was halted with an emergency closure [UnTap Instagram]. The location opened on December 2nd briefly with an amazing offer of 1 free pretzel per customer, per day for the whole month of December! The store, unfortunately, had to make an emergency closure when a sprinkler head exploded and flooded their store. The store is closed until further notice.
Sponsor a scholarship at the Y by purchasing holiday cards [Indian Land YMCA]. With a suggested donation of $10/card, you can help provide financial assistance for a family in need while honoring the special people on your holiday gift list. They will personalize and mail a printed card on your behalf when you make a donation in someone’s honor.
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