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St. Joseph Statues

$12.99

The Good SAINT JOSEPH, was chosen as Patron Saint of the Home and Family. Folklore says that if you bury a Statue of Saint Joseph on your Property, and ask St Joseph, to intercede with his Foster Son Jesus on your behalf, it will facilitate the sale of your Home. FACT? FICTION? Who really knows? The tradition can be traced back hundreds of years to Theresa of Avila, who prayed to St Joseph for more land for Christian Converts, and encouraged Nuns to bury St Joseph Medals in the ground as a symbol of their devotion. Thousands of Testimonials seem to say, "IT DOES WORK". Can't Hurt, Right???

Music... can really color your day!

And lately our days at Encore have been Oh So Rosy!

Shop Gals August Featured Artists

Duffy

Tristan Prettyman

Brett Dennen

So, recently the gals at Encore have been loving these featured artists. . We just can't seem to get enough if their soulful, folkful (is this a word) lyrics. If you haven't checked them out log onto iTunes and do so! Also, visit www.encoreartfulgifts.blogspot.com to them on our playlist! Got and artist you think we might like? Email us at encore@ntelos.net!

Keep it local!

Eating at Pascal's or the newly opened Sharkeys? Shopping at Megs? Drop by Encore the same day and we will give you 10% off with a receipt from a Main Street restaurant or business!

. . . see, it PAYS to shop, eat and meet local!

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For reflecting, it would be hard to not reminisce with this vintage inspired journal. Inside you will find prints of old letters maps and book pages with lined pages for your thoughts, hopes and dreams. Bittersweet Designs Journal, $32.99

Turning something Old into New

Have I told you how crafty our new yarn shop owner is?
Check out her latest creation, for sale at Encore!

Handmade Button Magnets

$4.99 each or 2 for $8!
What a unique, nostalgic and GREEN way to keep you organized!

New Grilling Planks Recipe

YUM! Have I told you all how much I love our grilling planks? Check out this new recipe I made for dinner tonight!
Scott does not love Salmon but he loved this one!



SunDried Tomato Salmon

INGREDIENTS
3 (12 inch) untreated cedar planks
1 (1 1/2-pound) salmon fillet, with skin
2 cups chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
2 bunches fresh parsley, finely chopped
3/4 cup sun-dried tomato and oregano salad dressing
3/4 cup olive oil


DIRECTIONS
Soak the cedar planks in water for several hours or overnight.
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Brush the planks with olive oil.
Cut the salmon fillet into three portions. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle parsley and sun-dried tomatoes over the top. Drizzle with salad dressing.
Place the planks on the preheated grill and let them heat up for about 5 minutes. Place the salmon fillets on the planks. Cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes. Fish is done when it can be flaked with a fork. Remove quickly to avoid over cooking and drying out the fish. Serve piping hot.

. . . 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!