 We know it’s sometimes just plain easier to stop at that big box shop and get everything you need in one stop… but is your gift personalized, did you receive excellent customer service, were you wowed and compelled to write a glorified review about how special the experience was? Not so much? Well we believe you can get the experience of better customer service, finding gifts that are just what you were looking for and leave you wowed and wanting to write a review!When you shop local, 51.1% of every dollar you spend is recirculated in our local economy compared to only 13.6% with a national big box store. So next time you think it’s easier to just make one stop, think about your community- the investment you are making and how really in the long run, you may not be saving any time or money by going to just one place. Shop Local and Independent today and keep more of your hard earned money right here! Welcome to variety…. Shop Local Raleigh. In this edition:
Delta Bell’s Boutique
Asher Marie
Hail Mary Mix
Six Forks Animal Hospital
Oblige Designs
Ashland Tree
Coastal Federal Credit Union
NC Hammock
Stone’s Education and Toys
Humdinger Juice
StitchMax
Faire
Makena Skin Care
Possibilities
Metamorphic Massage
Dean’s Jeans and Gifts
Southern Ego Clothing
D’s Bottle Shop & Craft Beer College
Raleigh Little Theatre Delta Belle’s Boutique 
Delta Belles Boutique, located in Triangle Town Center, was founded in 2014. Owned and operated by Kelly Dozier, a sweet tea loving, always running, church on Sunday, friend’s personal cheerleader, Daddy’s girl, Mama’s best friend, sister’s biggest fan, and inspired by her Granny. At age five she knew she wanted to build her own business. Kelly created Delta Belle’s, a fashion and accessories boutique with a hint of southern hospitality! Asher Marie  Asher Marie, founded by Kaylee Schatz Berg, offers a lifestyle collection for all seasons that delivers globally inspired pieces, at an affordable price point, graciously complementing today’s most dynamic woman. The goal for Asher Marie is to remind women of our independent beauty and to offer a bit of joy through fashionable pieces, while celebrating their daily lives. Hail Mary Mix
Hail Mary Mix is hand crafted in Raleigh North Carolina. Hail Mary Mix begins with hand juiced tomatoes, all natural ingredients and small batch production. Their all natural, gluten free blend encompasses what true Bloody Mary drinkers expect, leaving out the unhealthy additives. After your first sip of Hail Mary Mix you will notice the refreshing taste that separates them from their competitors. This refreshing taste derives from using fresh tomatoes and the perfect blend of spices creating a sweet heat taste leaving out the salty aftertaste. Six Forks Animal Hospital
Six Forks Animal Hospital is the choice for many pet owners in Wake County. They are known foe their excellence providing full service veterinary care, grooming, daycare, and boarding for your pet. Since 1967, we take great pride in the many generations of pets and the loyal bonds we have maintained for nearly 50 years. Their friendly staff and experienced veterinarians are dedicated to providing the highest quality care available to your pets. They understand the importance of each patients needs and treat every pet as family. Oblige Designs 
Oblige Designs creates original, fun, beautiful, and relaxing environments. If you need creative help with a piece of furniture, a room or an event; Oblige Designs may be your answer! Artistic Services provided: Hand-lettering, Chalkboard art, Custom painted & Restyled furniture, Original and Custom Home and Event Décor, Consulting and Styling services. All things creative; Just ask – They are happy to Oblige! Ashland Tree
Ashland Tree Service, a Raleigh tree service company servicing the triangle including Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, Garner, Holly Springs, Chapel Hill, and Durham. They are committed to excellent services at an affordable price. Offering tree removal (normal & high risk cases), tree trimming, tree pruning, stump grinding, debris removal, tree & shrub planting, tree fertilizing, insect & disease management, tree risk evaluation, tree mulching, total yard rehab, and 24 hour emergency tree service. Coastal Federal Credit Union
Born in Raleigh, NC ,Coastal Federal Credit Union is a not-for-profit, member-owned, financial cooperative , offering a full range of financial products and services. Coastal was chartered in 1967 with the mission of “people helping people” and continues to embody a mission, vision and cooperative philosophy that are express succinctly in the brand statement, “We Share.” Unlike banks, they cannot be bought or sold because when you join Coastal, you’re not only a member, you’re an owner.
NC Hammock
The North Carolina Hammock Company, providing quality products since 1995, offers only the highest quality made hammocks, swings, rockers and accessories at very competitive prices. Shop online or every weekend at the State Fair Grounds, Building #2 from 9am-6pm. Stone’s Education & Toys 
Stone’s Education & Toys is a local, independent retailer of educational toys, games, books and teacher supplies. As passionate advocates for the shop local movement, the staff takes great pride in helping families find outstanding educational toys and gifts. For children, nothing compares to the enchanted feeling of shopping at a local toy store. At Stone’s Education & Toys, they’ve created a unique place for families to gather, to learn, and to play and have fun. The store features 17,000 square feet of educational toys, games, books and teacher supplies. Humdinger Juice Raleigh’s first organic, cold-pressed juice  delivery company. Their mission is to provide people with a real humdinger: locally made, organic, fresh, raw, and nutrient-packed juice that not only tastes great, but makes you feel great! Whether you’re wanting to do a juice cleanse, meal replacement, or just looking for a quick way to get the nutrition you deserve, let Humdinger Juice conveniently deliver health right to your door StitchMax
StitchMax is a family owned and operated embroidery company. With a goal to provide you with the best embroidered products and services possible at a fair price. There are no minimum or maximum on orders. Whether you are a corporation or organization looking to purchase a large quantity or an individual needing one item, StichMax can help you. With all work is done in-house, they can reproduce your logo or design new logos and can provide predesigned and embroidered goods. Faire 
Combining North Carolina heritage, Raleigh history and Cameron Village origins, Faire, a new steak and seafood restaurant from Eschelon Experiences, offers an exciting dining experience unlike any the area has seen before. Faire represents both a step forward for Cameron Village dining and a step back into a time defined by local ingredients, enlightened preparation methods and mid-century style. Makena Skin Care 
Makena Skin Care, located in downtown Raleigh, offers a full range of skin treatments including facials, waxing, lash and brow tinting in a quiet, relaxing atmosphere. At Makena Skin Care, the belief is that a facial should be calming and nourishing. Whatever your skin care needs may be, it is their commitment to customize a skin treatment plan that is personalized for you!
Possibilities
Kathy Fowler Wilkerson still get s excited telling her story. If you didn’t know any better, you may think she just started her business last year instead of more than 20 years ago. Her boutique, Possibilities, is an extension of her style: artsy, colorful, comfortable, stylish and fun. You’ll feel the friendly vibe at both her Cary locations, where the helpful staff is gracious and welcoming. An easy, uncomplicated relationship with fashion has always been her trademark. And she has always had a knack for adding just the right accessory to make it work. Metamorphic Massage 
A solo practitioner located in North Raleigh, Linda Zukowski, LMBT #5951, offers a variety of therapeutic massage services for women from all walks of life. From stress management, pain relief, and massage as part of a regular wellness plan, to services for the child-bearing year, including preconception/fertility massage, prenatal, and postpartum massage, Linda can support you in your quest for better health. Dean’s Jewels and Gifts 
At Dean’s Jewels and Gifts you will find the absolute best in jewelry and gifts. More importantly, you will experience the personal service you expect from a local “mom and pop” jewelry store. Dean’s sells necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, charms, coins & gifts. They are also an official local US Mint dealer! They have a vast knowledge on all kinds of coins and encourage you to come by and check out everything they have to offer.
Southern Ego Clothing 
Southern Ego is all about pride, love, living on edge, creativity, but most important it’s about LIFE! Growing up in Raleigh creates a drive and a determination in us all. If you take that drive and strive to do something positive then anything’s possible. That’s the feeling at Southern Ego which lead them to start the company; to represent where they’re from and what they love one shirt at a time. Southern Ego loves what they do and hopes you will enjoy what they take time and effort to create. True roots run deep! D’s Bottle Shop & Craft Beer College 
D’s Bottle Shop, a locally owned and operated bottle shop featuring a selection of 400+ brews representing the efforts of more than 140 brewers hailing from twenty-five states and nine countries. Sample one of their eight craft brews on tap or take home a growler of your favorite. D’s also has a thoughtful collection of wines in stock! Raleigh Little Theatre
Raleigh Little Theatre is a welcoming community using theatre to enrich, educate, entertain and engage volunteers, students, and audiences of all ages. Founded in 1936, RLT is now one of the oldest continuously operating community theatres in the country. Offering entertainment, education and community programs year-round. RLT showcases 11 productions each year, with more than 150 performances. Please take a moment to welcome all of these members, check them out online and let them know you heard about them from Shop Local Raleigh! |
We know it’s sometimes just plain easier to stop at that big box shop and get everything you need in one stop… but is your gift personalized, did you receive excellent customer service, were you wowed and compelled to write a glorified review about how special the experience was? Not so much? Well we believe you can get the experience of better customer service, finding gifts that are just what you were looking for and leave you wowed and wanting to write a review!
delivery company. Their mission is to provide people with a real humdinger: locally made, organic, fresh, raw, and nutrient-packed juice that not only tastes great, but makes you feel great! Whether you’re wanting to do a juice cleanse, meal replacement, or just looking for a quick way to get the nutrition you deserve, let Humdinger Juice conveniently deliver health right to your door
s excited telling her story. If you didn’t know any better, you may think she just started her business last year instead of more than 20 years ago. Her boutique, Possibilities, is an extension of her style: artsy, colorful, comfortable, stylish and fun. You’ll feel the friendly vibe at both her Cary locations, where the helpful staff is gracious and welcoming. An easy, uncomplicated relationship with fashion has always been her trademark. And she has always had a knack for adding just the right accessory to make it work.
