Custom Closets by Rubbermaid launched its 1st US Showroom Grand Opening Saturday, January 28th, 2012 in Morrisville, North Carolina.
Your Space. Your Style. Your Home.
Very many customers, community leaders and friends came out to Welcome them to the Raleigh/Durham Research Triangle Park, business area.
On hand at the Grand Opening were Rubbermaid Headquarters Marketing, PR and Rubbermaid Team experts and the Custom Closets local Design Expert Lynn Joyner. The community was eager to see the fine quality and workmanship of the showroom that could soon be their own custom closets at home. Their team is fabulous and fun.
See, the crowds came, Custom Closets received a warm Southern Welcome because
many showed up an hour early they were so eager to start this party.
It was an honor for me to be in the roll as Hostess for the event for Custom Closets. I think I fit right in because I was an instant fanatic over their exceptional products. I loved spending the afternoon showing off these amazing closets to families, couples and individuals looking to invest in their homes.
Their team is phenomenal. It felt like such a family and great working environment. So I was delighted to have my family join me. We all chose a favorite Custom Closet. I adore companies that include family and make the connection.
I was so honored to have special blogging friends and community friends come
Hope you have had an amazing weekend! Can you tell our week and weekend has been full on?! We have had a blessed week. And a full one. We ended it here at Duke UniversityChapel for an Organ Recital "Music of Canada" by David Arcus. What a blessed time!
I love their motto for the Chapel: "Keeping the heart of the University listening to the heart of God!" :)
The Tigers were the only children there. We were so proud of their
behavior. They were such big boys and the LOVED the music. They
both are playing the Piano well and enjoy composing songs now!
So they were thrilled to meet the Organist afterwards and get his signature!
Here we let them climb trees right before we went into the Chapel.
Priorities right! :)
Isn't the Chapel gorgeous?! The Organist got a Standing Ovation.
We got to hear him on both Chapel Organs. It was a really magnificent.
Here's the Happy Family on the way into the Concert!
Here I am with my Soul Mate! The Tigers asked my sweetie what
Soul Mate means... his reply, "Husband and Wife!" :) "Mommy!" :)
Of course, my reply, "Daddy!" :)
It was a wonderful family time. We all love getting away to enjoy
beautiful music in such an outstanding Chapel right here in North Carolina!
How was your weekend? Hope it was a time to recharge and refresh.
Breaking Southern News.... Shrimp and Grits Throwdown 2012
photo credit: Paula Deen "Shrimp & Grits"
Seven Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chefs Vie for Culinary Supremacy
Carolina Inn hosts First Ever Shrimp and Grits Throwdown on February 25
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (January 25, 2012) –Seven local star chefs from renowned restaurants will compete for the title and bragging rights of Shrimp and Grits Champion in the inaugural Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chefs’ Throwdown on Saturday, February 25 from 1-4 pm at The Carolina Inn.
Watch as the celebrated chefs prepare their own unique twist on Shrimp and Grits and enjoy tasting samples from each of the contestants. The only requirement for the seven chefs is using shrimp and grits as they have full culinary freedom to prepare their signature dishes for the attendees and judges. Come let your voice be heard and cast your vote for “Fan Favorite.”
Tickets are $15 per person and can be purchased online at www.CarolinaInnThrowdown.com. For more information, contact throwdown@carolinainn.com. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to TABLE, serving Chapel Hill-Carrboro children at risk for hunger. Patrons are also asked to bring canned food and nonperishable items to donate at the event.
The competing chefs (as of now) feature Jeremy Blankenship, Chef of Tyler’s Tap Room; Trey Cleveland, Executive Chef of Top of the Hill; Adam Cobb, Executive Chef of Glasshalfull; Bret Jennings, Executive Chef and Owner of Elaine’s on Franklin; Vimala Rajendran, Executive Chef and Owner of Vimala’s Curry Blossom Café; Jimmy Reale, Executive Chef of Carolina Crossroads Restaurant and Bar; and Adam Rose, Executive Chef of Il Palio.
Aaron Nelson, President of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber, will serve as Master of Ceremonies for the Throwdown. The judging panel includes Andrea Griffith Cash, Editor for Chapel Hill Magazine; Deborah Miller, Host of SideDish on 1360 WCHL; Laurie Paolicelli, Executive Director of the Chapel Hill-Orange County Visitors Bureau; Kevin Schwartz, Director of The Daily Tar Heel; and Andrea Weigl, Food Writer for The News & Observer.
Am I the only one tempted to reserve a whole TABLE just to enjoy the awesome Shrimp and Grits! Right up my Southern Living alley!
.... Rubbermaid Custom Closets' newest Showroom is hosting a Grand Opening in Morrisville this Saturday, January 28th @ Noon and they are benefiting Dress for Success with any gently used items we would like to donate.
They are excited to reach out to bloggers for this "Suit(e) Success" party! Each blogger will receive one of their newest kitchen innovative products and other door prizes will be given away with one Complete Closet Makeover valued at $2,500. Complete Details below.
RUBBERMAID® OPENS NEW CUSTOM CLOSET SHOWROOM
Grand Opening Event Supports Dress for Success®, Offers Chance to Win $2,500 Closet Makeover
You're Invited: Grand Opening of theRubbermaid®Custom Closets' newest Showroom in Morrisville, NC.
The January is National Organization Month and Rubbermaid has professional help for you. The Custom Closets by Rubbermaid® showroom is the perfect place to get started.
At the Grand Opening, Rubbermaid is supporting Dress for Success and you can help by bringing gently used professional attire to support Dress for Success. It's fun to help other Moms who want to get a new start to a career.
***These items are helpful: blouses and shells; scrubs; conservative all-season
suiting; new or lightly worn pumps;and belts, scarves, costume jewelry and
career handbags.
Representatives from the Dress for Success Triangle NC chapter will attend
& collect the items.
Come Enjoy:
A chance to win a free closet makeover valued at $2,500
{dream...maybe for your Daughter's Room...}
Home and closet organization tips from Rubbermaid professionals...
{they can help you build this dream closet for the Master Bedroom...}
Easy registration for a free in-home consultation
Showroom tours
Refreshments, Door prizes
For your time, you'll receive one of Rubbermaid's latest, innovative, beautiful kitchen products for your home.
The new Custom Closets by Rubbermaid showroom will feature on-staff experts and home organization displays for closets, pantries, mudrooms, craft rooms, garages and more.
When: Saturday, January 28, 2012
Showroom opens: 12:00
Event begins: 12:00
Where:Custom Closets by Rubbermaid Showroom
10970 Chapel Hill Road, Suite 106
Morrisville, North Carolina 27560
Who: The event is open to the public; there is no fee to attend; bring your friends;
Custom Closets by Rubbermaid is a professional resource for consumers – and design professionals’ clients – looking to stay organized. Rubbermaid has been in the closet business for over 45 years, and is now bringing this knowledge directly to consumers.
Rubbermaid’s highly trained design experts work directly with homeowners to find the right solution to individual needs – directly within the home. Rubbermaid’s certified professional installers then bring dream closets to life, making the process turnkey.
The showroom will serve Apex, Carrboro, Cary, Chapel Hill, Durham, Holly Springs, Knightdale, Morrisville, Raleigh, and Wake Forest.
Wouldn't you love to Win the Custom Closet Makeover! What is your biggest Organization Challenge?
Warmly,
Carolina Mama
*This post is sponsored by Rubbermaid. I am partnering with Rubbermaid for this campaign. My love of the brand is why I chose to work on this project. Opinions are my own.
He was our Pastor when the Tigers were born in Mississippi. We were blessed with him as Pastor and his beautiful and wonderful wife, Alicia. Our church family was a spiritual gift to us. We were newly married 'kids from Colorado' whom had 'come home' (for me just an hour + from my birthplace). Treasured
memories.
Today we listened to Jeff preach "Crazy, Stupid Love, Part I."
Pastor Jeff has always been ordained to say it like it is. God uses him in mighty ways to reach His people in everyday situations. I love hearing truth. Hear it and let it be the greatest
Marriage advice CHILL. Right! And No, Hollywood is not an example of true love for us to follow! And only Jeff can say it like this, "Men sex is not a need!"
Watch the video and learn from Jeff how to view your marriage in a godly perspective and BE the marriage partner you need to be whether you are married already or are seeking your life partner.
I know you agree that he is one anointed Pastor! We enjoyed this first series and you can find the rest of the Series Part I - IV on the church channel at Vimeo, First Hattiesburg.
Check out his other Sermons of practical and Biblical teaching and be blessed!
It's a sad ending to a full career as the LATImes reported, "His career ended mired with a scandal just after his record 409th career victory...." This is another reason we should not idolize man. We are all only human. At his age, at least, he did not live through and endure the trial of Sandusky and all of the horror there. And one wonders what would Joe Paterno has testified to - truly - had he testified. As the Times said, "from triumph to tragedy."
Today was a fabulous family day. We had some great family time and then Dad coached and the boys played ball. So fun.
It was Tiger A's first basketball game and post broken foot. Thankfully, he did great and Tiger B was on a roll tonight. Wonderful all around.
All of this after a round at the gym: Racquetball with Daddy and Mommy on the Treadmill. ;)
After Winning their game, it was Mom's Homemade Nachos (crockPot Thank You!) and then out for Ice Cream at DQ. Somebody likes the Blizzard and the rest of us love a Chocolate cone. Simple goodness.
Notice Tiger B with his Knitting Patterns from Jo-Ann's! He loves to create knitted things and is teaching his brother. Guess who made my cool, cute, cream knitted cap?! Love it!
We are continuing our many 1,000 Gifts again this year. What a privilege and blessing.
Hope your weekend is going well. What are your happenings?
The eBay Green Team with the lead of JD Norton launches the eBay Green Shopping site for green shopping, eco friendly products. I got to chat with JD about the new eBay Green Shopping site while at the eBay OnLocation in Orlando this Fall. Besides being passionate about green living, JD is hilarious. I mean really, this is the first Interview I have done where the Interviewee sticks his tongue out at the camera - unbeknownst to me. :) Highly entertaining I tell you. Yes, he is nice enough to get away with it. So watch and enjoy and get fired up about eBay Green!
"eBay believes the greenest product is the
product that already exists."
JD Norton eBay Green Team
Now, you can make sustainability a reality. I love the eBay green site's motto: "Inspiring the world to buy, sell and think green everyday!"
As you know my Colorado-native, husband is a life-long, recycler so going green is something he has done all his life. You can imagine our excitement when eBay makes it easier to use eco friendly products, resell and purchase previously loved items. And make the world a better place with a lighter footprint.
And they even have the Green Boxes for recycling purposes, too. The eBay Green boxes are reused and you can register and watch your box to see how many recycles it gets. Awesomesauce!
eBay keeps it fun with a great Sweepstakes Giveaway! Wahoo! Enter to Win $1,000 eBay Gift Card!
-Visit the eBay Green Team community board and do the following:
A) Post a Greener Alternative; and/or Category
B) Post your “green” shopping list.
You will be entered into each Category you post in and Winner is chosen by random drawings.
Limit of one (1) entry per person per Member ID per Category. All other entries received per person per Member ID per Category are void. Official rule and details on the site.
Warmly, Carolina Mama
*This news release is part of my eBay Parent Panel partnership. I am totally jazzed about it. :)
The eBay Green Team with the lead of JD Norton launches the eBay Green Shopping site for green shopping, eco friendly products. I got to chat with JD about the new eBay Green Shopping site while at the eBay OnLocation in Orlando this Fall. Besides being passionate about green living, JD is hilarious. I mean really, this is the first Interview I have done where the Interviewee sticks his tongue out at the camera - unbeknownst to me. :) Highly entertaining I tell you. Yes, he is nice enough to get away with it. So watch and enjoy and get fired up about eBay Green!
"eBay believes the greenest product is the
product that already exists."
JD Norton eBay Green Team
Now, you can make sustainability a reality. I love the eBay green site's motto: "Inspiring the world to buy, sell and think green everyday!"
As you know my Colorado-native, husband is a life-long, recycler so going green is something he has done all his life. You can imagine our excitement when eBay makes it easier to use eco friendly products, resell and purchase previously loved items. And make the world a better place with a lighter footprint.
And they even have the Green Boxes for recycling purposes, too. The eBay Green boxes are reused and you can register and watch your box to see how many recycles it gets. Awesomesauce!
eBay keeps it fun with a great Sweepstakes Giveaway! Wahoo! Enter to Win $1,000 eBay Gift Card!
-Visit the eBay Green Team community board and do the following:
A) Post a Greener Alternative; and/or Category
B) Post your “green” shopping list.
You will be entered into each Category you post in and Winner is chosen by random drawings.
Limit of one (1) entry per person per Member ID per Category. All other entries received per person per Member ID per Category are void. Official rule and details on the site.
Warmly, Carolina Mama
*This news release is part of my eBay Parent Panel partnership. I am totally jazzed about it. :)
