I had the honest pleasure of meeting the newest family business to open in Old Towne Orange today. The shop is called Vintiques and I’d say that it’s…inspired. Owners Irma and Ken Haraughty opened up shop just a couple of months ago in the space where The Hope Chest used to be, just around the corner from Pakua.

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On Thursday, June 16th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Affaire de Coeur will be hosting a special jewelry trunk show for the jewelry designer Mallory Nicholson. She creates one-of-a-kind pieces that will be available for sale at this special event. She combines vintage and antique jewelry with her hand-crafted, 24-karat gold and silver finishes. There will be refreshments served and friends & family are welcome!

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This Friday, June 3, starting at 10am marks the very popular Annual Apron Sale taking place at Heavenly Hostess.

Grab your girlfriends and head on down. They will have a great selection of Samples, Seconds, Closeouts and Limited Edition Items. As always, product is available on a first come, first served basis.

Visit them on Facebook to get more informaition on their SALE, including preview pictures and details on how to win FREE product. Yep, you heard me right, they are also giving away groovy product to a few lucky customers!!!

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This weekend is the annual Spring Boutique at the Vogelvang Mansion.

Celebrate Spring with their Unique Handcrafts: Wooden Items, Aprons, Jewelry & Purses, Dutch Apple Cakes & other Baked Goods, as well as Easter Candy

There will also be a Charity Raffle. A portion of all sales will benefit various charities.

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Lots of things to do this weekend, including this fun boutique called Beautiful Things of Spring. I’ve been to a previous boutique put on by this gal and it’s so much fun. They’ve got all sorts of things including jewelry, chocolate (I bought some last time and it was divine), accessories, tutus and lots more arts and crafts.

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Visit the Dragonfly Shops and Gardens this weekend to celebrate their 4th Anniversary. There’s lots of activities happening throughout the weekend, including a Marketplace Boutique with some great local vendors on Sunday.

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One of Old Towne Orange’s most charming little shops is letting me GIVE AWAY of one of their brand new products…in fact, it’s not even in stores yet as it’s launching tonight. I’m talking about CharmingShoppe, located just off the Circle on S. Glassell Street in Old Towne Orange. Known for all their wonderful accessories, collectables and figurines, as well as their line of Vera Bradley bags, CharmingShoppe is launching the new Summer 2011 Vera Collection this week. The new collection offers 10 new styles and 4 new fabrics.

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This Thursday, several of the businesses in Old Towne Orange are hosting a ladies shopping night. You’ll find Champagne, treats and some discounts at participating stores and you’re certain to find the perfect holiday gifts for your loved ones. Shops hosting this fun evening out are all on South Glassell and include:

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There’s a ton of things happening this weekend. So, if you think you’re going to be bored…think again! Here’s a list of the ‘haps’ around towne. For starters, Betsy’s Drawer’s is having their first ever Open House and Sale tonight from 6:30 – 9pm! View, purchase and/or order Betsy’s Drawers jewelry and gifts in person, just in time for the holiday gift giving season! Shop in a friendly, no pressure environment, and take advantage of One-Night-Only sales! ***ALL PRE-MADE HOLIDAY ITEMS WILL BE ON SALE!*** Christmas, Thanksgiving, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, 4th of July and Birthday items will be ready to take home tonight!

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One of the first business owners I met when I started this IHOTO adventure, was Cynthia Wadell, owner, creator and sheer brilliance behind Heavenly Hostess. We had one of those immediate connections, perhaps because I am in AWE of her and all she’s done with her business and her life. Anyway, her story is worth sharing because it’s such an inspiration and you know how I love to share inspiration!

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