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Ladies! The Holidays are coming. As you are well aware, it is a crazy, hectic, wonderful time of year; however, it is often necessary to rejuvenate by taking a break and enjoying an evening with girlfriends.
Mark your calendars for Thursday, December 1st 6:00 to 9:00.
Join this amazing trio who knows how to turn a hardware store into a festive and fabulous Ladies Night Experience.
Denise Takes, the owner of Ace Hardware located next to Food Lion at 1082 Brawley School Road in Mooresville, confidently states, “This Ladies Night gathering is my ‘thank you’ to the women of Lake Norman for allowing me to build a gift shop within a hardware store which is not an easy thing to do.”
Ms. Takes opened her store in 2012 and started with a 4-foot section of hostess gifts. Over the years, the “gift aisle” has grown. Today, both sides of the entire center aisle are dedicated to unique gift items – many with a Lake Norman flair. Locals have dubbed it “The Greatest Gift Aisle in Town.”
While you are enjoying an evening with friends, sipping on wine and eating delicious appetizers, you can also find great gifts for everyone on your list – including something special for yourself too.
Each person gets a coupon (at the door upon arrival on Thursday evening) for a regularly priced item PLUS all Christmas ornaments are 25% off which helps lower the cost of the shopping experience.Win – Win for everyone!
“Every year, my husband and I go to an ‘ornament exchange party’ in our neighborhood. Ace always has a huge selection of creative and unique ornaments – perfect for this party,” says Carol Simmons.
On Ladies Night, there is an added bonus – VENDORS are invited to participate in this event and they have a multitude of creative gift ideas too. This year promises a wide variety of vendors including Mary & Martha representative Pat Magro selling children books and gifts, Bonnie Sue promoting Norwex, Suzie Haines selling Zyia Athletic Wear, TJ’s Note Cards & Novels, Beauty Counter, ILYB Designs – handmade gifts by Stephanie Miller and Lakeside Woodworkers with amazing personalized wood creations by J. L. Snyder (the only man at the party 😉
In addition, Kim Puckett O’Tuel from Scout and Cellar provides a fabulous selection of wines to sample and enjoy. She even raffles off a bottle to one lucky winner – so don’t forget to drop your name in the bowl.
These wines are ‘free of everything artificial’ and their website claims, “From the soil all the way to your first sip, we hold ourselves to a higher standard.”
“My clean wine table is always a huge hit . . . it makes shopping even more fun!” says Kim Puckett O’Tuel.
Once a year, Karin Castoral-Jackson of “Décor ‘YULE’ Love” decorates the entire store and turns it into a seasonally joyful, uplifting environment. Ms. Jackson does a superb job of integrating Christmas décor with lovely gifts. Walking the aisles puts everyone in a festive Holiday mood.
Her motto is: “Tree Trimming, Mantles and More – Creating a magical home for the Holidays, one at a time.” She can accomplish this in your home or business too! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071644404174
Do you hate waiting in line at the Post Office? Guess what? There is a BONUS “hidden treasure” available at the end of the Gift Aisle.
The Ace Hardware Post Office is convenient, quick and friendly! Daily pick up is at 3:00 p.m. The mini – full service – Post Office is open every day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. except Sunday. Why wait in line at the Post Office on Williamson Road . . . drop off your packages at Ace and check “done” on your to-do list.
Keep in mind – this hardware store is not solely for men with home and garden projects. It is definitely a “hidden treasure” where everyone can find the perfect gift! Hope you will join the fun on Ladies Night! Come alone or bring a friend. Relax and Rejuvenate!
This evening is as much about engaging with friends as it is about shopping. Even if you have no desire to buy anything – drop by and enjoy a few moments of R & R with the girls! You deserve it!
Article and Pictures by Tesa Jones
Tesa Jones is a graduate of Elon College, now Elon University, a mother of two, a grandmother of five, and she currently resides in Mooresville with her husband. She is a published author, an avid blogger, and a passionate photographer. Learn more about Tesa Jones at www.booksbytesajones.com/book and contact her via:
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