. . . okay, dogs don't wear denim. . .

but, they do love to shop for flowers at Lowes.
Mr. Peabody is definitely a Shop Pup! He loves Encore, Lowes, Home Depot and any other store that will allow him!





Nermal, on the other hand is happiest on our neighbor's roof :)
Don't worry, dog and cat lovers, we have new Mugs, Pet Bowls, Leashes and Pet Frames on their way!

Dog Days Denim Sale

. . . cause dogs don't wear denim :)


Mark your calendars because August 1-31 we will offer $20 off any pair of LTB or Christopher Blue jeans in the store.

Go ahead, buy 2!

You all are TOO SWEET!

Thank you loyal customers for making our 3rd fundraiser a Sweet Sucsess! With your help, we raised $300 for Susan G. Komen and our 3 Day Breast Cancer Walk. A special thanks to Karen Gore, Cindy Miller and Kate Brennan for baking and Kate McCoy and sister for the idea and baking up the most kid friendly treats! Currently, we are selling Shop Girls Water at the store for a $1 donation. Hey, every little bit counts!

Back from Hot-lanta!

. . . or the ATL as Kate says!
Overall I had a good buying trip... very productive!
I found lots of new gift and decor companies and am anxious to shop
for apparel and accessories in NY Aug 3-6!

Just to give you a preview of new stuff to come:

Anne Tainter Mugs, magnets and Potholders

Cute organizer stuff for back to school- closet organizers, jewelry cases, bags
*New Serenity Angels!

Lolita Painted Wine and Martini Glasses
New Mexican Handblown Glass- Dots and Swirls
New Bath Items Amaryllis and Paperwhite Bulb Kits- Very Cool GREEN gift!

New Card Lines and Journals
like Curly Girls Designs (LOVE THESE!)

Fun New Allen Design Clocks
Lamps

New Vintage Jewelry Lines -
including this one from Jill Schwartz!

Wine Bottle and Candle Holders
Metal Garden Items Candles
New food lines (spinach artichoke bruscella spread was my fav from Bella Cuchina) and GREAT basket stuffers including these mixes by Gullah Gourmet

*New Dog and Cat Items
*New Baby Stuff
*Recycled Magazine Picture Frames
*New Handmade Frames and Albums from a.i. paper design

Fun Handmade Women Ornaments
*Indicate shipping ASAP*

Clothing for a Cause!

Thank you to EVERYONE who donated clothing, accessories, etc! We raised almost $1000!!!!
. . . and once again, forgot to snap the pictures. For those that did not see it, we had an entire recycled clothing store downstairs. A special thanks to Karen and Kate for helping us get set up and for Dianne Morris for helping us break it down. The items that did not sell went to the Radford Clothing Bank.

Christmas in July.... Yes, That's Right!

Mark your Calendars for NEXT WEEKEND

July 18 and 19th!

It may be July but we are celebrating CHRISTMAS!

Yes, this is the SALE where we let you shop from previous

HOLIDAY STYLES for next to nothing.

(You know, does the tree on the street jog your memory? )
We will have most decor and ornaments 85% off, Krinkles 6 for $20

We will also have a $1 basket!!!!!

PLUS- Friday is the EMBERS CONCERT in the STREET!

We will be open from 10 to 9 p.m. and
EVERYTHING STOREWIDE WILL BE 15% off-- FRIDAY ONLY!!!!!

Feeling Creative? Take a Class!

Make your Own Cards!

NEW to Encore Artful Gifts!

Paper Crafts and Make your Own Card Area

Come in and make
2 cards for $10, 4 cards for $16, or 12 cards for $36

This supply fee allows you to use all of our paper, ribbon, stickers, paint, cut outs

and much, much more. Grab a friend... or 5 and CREATE!

Also, ask us about SHOWERS, BIRTHDAY PARTIES and other GROUP ACTIVITIES!

Not sure how to use the supplies? Stop in to learn.

We have an open class day July 12 from 10-5 p.m.

Annual Sidewalk Sale and Unraveled Open House!

It's that time again...

Next Friday and Saturday (June 27& 28) we will be having our Annual Sidewalk Sale---
lots of fun merchandise(clothing and home decor) discounted 75% off!
Also, on Saturday ONLY we will be having our Unraveled Open House
with more SALE yarn, books, needles and samples, refreshments
and meet the new owner!

We need your Feedback!

I am heading to show July 12 for Gift and Home Decor and then to NY August 2 for Apparel

and I want to make sure I am shopping for YOU, my loyal customer. To do this, I need your

feedback. I hate to ask for your time but if you complete our short nine question survey you

will receive 25% off your next purchase. *** To receive your coupon, you must fill out contact name and email. *** I will not see results individually but as a lump and I will receive a list of who filled it out! Once I see you participated (Thank You Again!) I will email you a 25% off voucher.

Thank you again for helping us help you...

http://FreeOnlineSurveys.com/rendersurvey.asp?sid=f0j40v7gb9d5pxc455149

Also, if you experience glitches with this Free Survey System please email me at sdprice@ntelos.net. I have NEVER used this before and want to know.

Also, speaking of us helping you... did you know we would:

1- Mail packages and UPS for you

2- Keep your wishes and wants on a Wish List

3- Keep your credit card on file

4- Deliver locally

5- Give you discounts if you are a loyal yarn or coffee customer
(ask about our frequent buyers card

Thanks again for your help, your continued support and also your loyalty to

my small, but very cool business! Without you we are nothing!

New Gifts.. New Clothes.. New Yarn.. New Space!

I recall an argument that my parents had as a child... My mom was always rearranging and my dad HATED it. It was her release. In this one argument it was dark and he tripped over something that she had moved... He said "Darnit Margaret... Quit changing things around." She quickly rebutted... "I need change... better our house than you!"

So for your and Scott's sake when
I need change we rearrange the store... Come in and check out the changes!

New Wedding Section. . . All Clothing Moved Upstairs. . . New Kids Area Downstairs


Lots of Stationary. . . Invitations. . . and Yarn to Inspire!!!!!

Frames, Candles and Clothing to Oh My!

Lots of Summer and Outdoor Merchandise for Entertaining!

*** Coming Soon--- Paper Craft Area downstairs! ***

Stop in today to see all of our changes :)

Summertime...

. . and the liven is easy!

Make it easy to entertain with our new colorful lanterns!

Small $7.99, Large $11.99

. . . fish are jumpin!

New Goldfish notecards $12.99 and Tea Towels $11.99

. . . and the cotton is high!
High in style, that is!
New Clothing Delivery this week!!!!

Including Level 99 Linen White Pants!

. . . and shirts and dresses from Sweet Pea!

Fun in the Sun!

Boy is it HOT! We have lots of fun sundresses, tanks and skirts

to keep you cool for the summer! Also, we have sunglasses 2 for $30!

Summer Kid's Camp dates set in July!

It's that time again and we are planning for Summer Kid's Camp!

This year we have a critter theme and a book to go along with each project
.... activities include creating clay bee pens, needle felt snake, sock puppet
monsters, bug soap and cameleon beaded lizards ! You can sign up for one class or the entire

week. Classes held July 21 thru 25 OR July 28- August 1 from 10 to noon daily.

Email us to sign up or for more information at karen@unraveledyarnradford.com!

Clothing for a Cause!!!!

Thank you, thank you, thank you customers for bringing me such
GREAT clothing for next Saturday's fundraiser. Everything will be priced $15 and below.
We have great apparel, great handbags and shoes!

*** Due to heat we may move the Clothing for a Cause to downstairs in Encore****

Remember, everything purchased will result in donation to Susan G. Komen!!!
PLUS, you will receive 15% off at Encore if you make a donation.
Stop by the Farmer's Market, Saturday, June 14th to participate.

Celebrate for a Cause- We raised $800!!!!

. . . but were too busy to take pictures :( Until the end of the night, that is! We had GREAT desserts donated from Liz Alteri, Kate Brennan, Cindy Miller,
Jenny Wagstaff, BTs, Coffee Mill, Macados, Our Daily Bread and Pascals Kitchen!
Even with the wine snaffoo it was still a great time! Thank you Vintage Cellar and the Gallery for improvising and adapting!

To Sleep Per Chance to Dream!

Let your recent graduate record
those dreams in a new leather journal

Choose from contemporary fun.....

Colorful leather journals, $26.99

Or more nostalgic traditional. . .

Italian Leather Journal
$75.99

Add the perfect pen to compliment....

Retro 1951 Writing Pen
$23.99

Customized Stationary in 5 to 7 days!

Looking for just the right graduation, Father's Day or Wedding Gift?

We can order or create customized stationary and have in up to 7 days!
Start with as little as a set of 25. No matter who the recepient is, this is a
practicaland personal gift that will be remembered!

Just in Time for Nice Weather and Father's Day- Arrival Friday!

New Products from Fire and Flavor!

Cedar and Maple Grill Planks make anything on the grill more FLAVORFUL!

Want to try something new... wrap your favorite fish in the Cedar Grilling Papers.

No time to soak your meat? Season it will Fire and Flavor's New Rubs!

Compliment these with NEW Sauces from Stonewall Kitchen!

Check out our Pomegranite, Citrus Terriyaki or Maple Chipotle.
Buy all three and a Grill Plank for a Great Outdoors Gift!

Grilling for the Weekend???

Try this recipe!
Cedar Planked Beef Fillets with Blue Cheese Topping
Instructions:
1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
6 tablespoons blue cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons olive oil6 –
6-8 oz. beef fillets (other cuts of beef may be substituted)
1 tablespoon Fire & Flavor Sea Salt with Spices
1 – 15” Fire & Flavor Cedar Grilling Plank, soaked

FIRST
Combine breadcrumbs through olive oil to form a paste and set aside. Rub steaks generously with Salt & Spice blend on all sides. Allow steaks to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes; meanwhile preheat grill to 450-500°.

NEXT
Sear beef on hot grill for 60-90 seconds on each side. Reduce grill temperature to 350°, place soaked plank on grill and close lid. Heat for 3 minutes; using tongs, flip plank and place seared beef fillets on heated side of plank. Top each fillet with an equal amount of the breadcrumb topping. LAST Grill, with lid closed, for 12-16 minutes or until desired doneness is reached. If using a meat thermometer the beef temperature should reach 145° for medium rare and 160° for medium well. Remove plank and beef from grill and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.