It’s our FAVORITE time of the year, Smarties, and we are so excited to present our latest and greatest giveaway to you – the Smarty Holiday Favorite Things Giveaway! Each year, we drool over a few things that we think are over the top “Smarty” and if there was an elf dedicated to us, this would be our loot. Because we know we’ve been good all year long.
Yep, you heard that right, this isn’t a giveaway for the kids – it’s a giveaway for Y-O-U! We’ve got something for everyone here – fashion, art, jewelry, good eats, fitness – all of our absolute faves! We’ve put together a $3,700 bag of swag for 26 lucky Smarties to win! Merry EVERYTHING, Smarties!!
First up is FASHION!
Elizabeth McKay
~Jen P
I first discovered Elizabeth McKay a few years ago and absolutely fell head over heels in love with the simple feminine detail on every piece. Whether it’s the perfectly ruffled Elizabeth blouse, or the signature Scotland dress, Elizabeth’s designs make you feel special. I have acquired a nice collection of Elizabeth McKay pieces and I kid you not, every single time I wear one, I get stopped and have to give the names of all of the Charlotte boutiques who carry her! The lines in every Elizabeth McKay piece fit as if I had them custom tailored for me – absolutely stunning! Her fabrics are luxurious and her pieces are timeless. You will want to build this collection for years to come.
Elizabeth McKay designs are full of color, bold prints and sophistication. CSP {hearts} Elizabeth McKay!
Our lucky Smarty will win the Katherine Pants and Elizabeth shirt, a $410 value!
You can find Elizabeth McKay at:
High end boutiques across the QC and…
www.emckay.com
Make sure you sign up for her newsletter, they are always running special discounts and you don’t want to miss out on a great Smarty deal!
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fb.emckay
twitter: https://twitter.com/elizabeth_mckay
instagram: http://instagram.com/elizabeth_mckay#
pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/elizabeth_mckay/
Gretchen Scott
~Jen P
Gretchen Scott has supported every fashion giveaway we’ve done and each season, she continues to out do herself with the most colorful and fun patterns, even in winter! Every time I wear a Gretchen Scott piece, I smile. And that is absolutely part of her mantra:
LAUGH MORE.. GRIPE LESS.. IGNORE CRITICS.. SAY YES.. ORDER DESSERT.. LOVE LIFE..
Finding inspiration from her travels across the world, Gretchen’s’ designs reflect a global perspective:
“India is a big part of what I design. The Indian sense of color, proportion and incredible embroidery is amazing. Gretchen travels there often. Indian simplicity informs even the most complicated design elements. Hand printed, festive fabrics and vibrant inks define Gretchen Scott Designs’ look. Our colors are true and often times intense.”
Guess what, Smarties? Y-O-U get to enter a chance to win your very own Ruffneck Jersey Dress, a $149 value! Perfect for any holiday party!
Where can I find Gretchen Scott Designs locally?
The Mole Hole
7741 Colony Rd
Suite A3
Charlotte, NC 28226
704-543-9963
facebook: facebook.com/MoleHoleCLT
twitter: @moleholecharlot
Paul Simon for Women
4300 Sharon Rd
Charlotte, NC 28221
704-333-6139
facebook: www.facebook.com/psimoncharlotte
twitter: @psimoncharlotte
Salice Boutique
101 W Broad Street
Statesville, NC 28677
704-380-4983
facebook: www.facebook.com/saliceboutique
twitter: @saliceboutique
Pieces Boutique
661 Hempstead Place
Charlotte, NC 28207
704-451-7542
You can also find Gretchen Scott Designs on facebook, pinterest and instagram.
Mainstream Boutique
~ Liz C.
I LOVE Mainstream Boutique -Lake Norman. Mainstream’s mission is to help women feel great about themselves and to give each customer the personal attention they deserve. They bring new items in many times each week so they are able to stay very current with the trends. Their goal is to keep their items unique and affordable. They care about their customers and want to help them look and feel their best. Recently, I picked up this fabulous Big Zipper Peasant Top which includes two of this season hottest trends & Democracy denim that will “Mold and Hold and Boost Your Assets”. I also got this beautiful Whispering Prayer Bracelet which is a great gift idea. Each bracelet is prayed over.
One lucky Smarty wins a $150 gift certificate to Mainstream so you can pick out your own fabulous outfit!
Mainstream Boutique – Lake Norman
126 Mooresville Town Square
126 Mooresville Commons Way, Ste. C
Mooresville, NC 28117
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Mainstream Boutique –Winston-Salem
110 Oakwood Drive, Ste. D
Winston Salem, NC 27103
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Omega Sports
~ Liz C.
Omega Sports continues to supply Charlotte with great sports products and excellent service year after year. They are the perfect place to holiday shop for any sports and fitness enthusiast.
Omega Sports is giving away two great prizes to one lucky Smarty – total value for both is $200. First up is a pair of Brooks Adrenaline GTS 15 running shoes. The GTS 15 delivers the tried and true support and security its most loyal fans rely on while marrying that with a dynamic and fun ride that runners will absolutely love!
Next is a Kelvin Benjamin jersey! Omega has an AMAZING selection of Panthers jerseys, sweatshirts, youth apparel, and other memorabilia. Get there quick, Panther Nation, and remember, KEEP POUNDING!
Omega Sports-Park Road
4201 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28209
704-521-8504
Omega Sports- Arboretum
8036 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC 28277
704-541-9221
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Palm Beach Sandals
~Jen P
I am super excited to bring you Palm Beach Sandals. Think iconic Jackie-O sandals that will NEVER go out of style. They may look like Jack Rogers, but I promise you, there is no comparison. Palm Beach Sandals are WAY more comfortable than Jack Rogers (there is something about that Jack Rogers plastic heel that just isn’t quite right), they are made with love in my Palm Beach, Florida stomping grounds, and the shape of the sole is much more of a natural fit.
See demonstration here:
About Palm Beach Sandals:
Palm Beach Sandals are meticulously hand-crafted gorgeous sandals in Palm Beach, FL. They are genuinely like no other. 100% supple, beautifully tanned leathers and kidskins. A perfection of proportion and scale that makes even less-than-pampered feet look flawlessly chic. Thick, expertly fashioned soles that mold to your feet, cradling them in comfort. If you seek iconic elegance and quality that is superb – astonishing, really – Palm Beach Sandals are just for you.
Our lucky Smarty will get a pair of Platinum/Gold Leather Sandals, a $110 value!
You can find Palm Beach Sandals at:
Birkenstock Feet First
Arboretum
8128 Providence Road, Suite 800
Charlotte, NC
704-752-0432
Or online at:
www.pbsandals.com
facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Palm-Beach-Sandals/285045548191896
instagram: instagram.com/palmbeachsandals
twitter: twitter.com/PalmBeachSandal
Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/pbsloveyoursole
Pink Social
~ Liz C.
Pink Social was officially launched by in November 2014 by two great friends and Charlotte natives Sarah Baucom and Carrie Barker – fashion retail and graphic design experts, respectively. Sarah & Carrie met at Charlotte Catholic High School, but did not connect until 10 years later. Their bond was instant and totally unique. Immediately, they started working together on their own separate businesses and realized how well they work as a team. Pink Social was a combination of Carrie’s company, Pink Toast Ink and Sarah’s company, Social Dress Shop. Also, they loved that it could represent “PS I love You.”
Pink Social was an ideal before it was a product as the duo believe wholeheartedly in supporting women in their creative entrepreneurial endeavors. Although the company was founded over four years ago, they did not choose a product to produce until November 2014 when they received a request to make some graphic tee shirts. It was a perfect catalyst to continue to promote their ideology of supporting women and girl power.
After a record breaking year, the two began a Facebook group called the “Pink Social Girl Tribe“, open to all who want to connect with others. The Girl Tribe is about owning where you are in your life, and is not exclusive to business owners. They encourage SAHMs, women with corporate jobs, college women, etc who wants to reach out and truly make a difference in the women’s lives that surround them. They say the words “end girl on girl war” a lot, and that is because that is exactly what we are trying to do, one real connection at a time.
One Smarty wins a Girl Tribe Tank that was designed by Pink Social and screened locally in Charlotte. It’s bold graphic text paired with its deep meaning (and super soft tee shirt material) has made this tank an instant bestseller.
Winner also receives a GirlTribe children’s necklace. The Girl Tribe Acrylic Handmade Necklace is made here in Charlotte as well, by a local acrylic laser artist Garland West. The necklaces represent the idea to start teaching our girls early on that you can support others and together you can build great things. Can you imagine a world without the cattiness of middle school, or the term “mean girls”? Wouldn’t that world be a wonderful place? These bubblegum pink necklaces are on a gold plated chain. They’d make the perfect Christmas gift for those little ones 5-17! They have these in adult sizes and are sized perfectly for layering with your other gold stack! Total value is $64.
Pink Social
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Tah-Tah Makeup
~ Liz C.
Tah Tah Makeup – Empowering beauty through education and approachable high-quality makeup.
A professional hair and makeup artist for more than 20 years, Heather Richardson´s work has garnered the attention of the beauty, fashion and film worlds. Tah Tah -Todd and Heather- evolved out of the combined creative forces of Heather and her husband Todd. Heather´s philosophy and experience is reflected in her signature makeup line. Tah Tah is designed to empower the everyday woman to look naturally fabulous without having to exert much effort. The line is designed to enhance one’s features and accentuate natural beauty through education. She trained at the world renown Joe Blasco Hollywood Makeup Academy and her work has been seen on the pages of Vanity Fair as well as film. Heather has taken her passion and experience and put it into every product in the Tah Tah line to give all women access to approachable high quality make-up.
One lucky Smarty wins a Tah Tah Holiday Makeup Set which includes:
– Brush set of seven high quality makeup brushes in golden leather bag
– Lash Excellence Waterproof Mascara Black
– Felt Tip Eyeliner Black Cat
– Eyeshadow Tremor
– Cream Blush Afterglow
– Liquid Blush Privileged
Tah Tah Makeup
2727 Selwyn Ave #206
Charlotte, NC 28209
(704) 400-4359
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Jewelry and accessories are next on our list!
Hands High Designs
~ Cheryl P.
Smarties, meet Hands High Designs, the jewelry line created by local Charlotte Smarty mama Ashley Hall. The minute I saw these necklaces I was OBSESSED – they are boho-chic, natural, neutral, and ultra fashionable but so incredibly wearable – even if it’s just to run carpool on a Tuesday morning. 🙂 You know how so many statement necklaces are uncomfortable to wear? Not these. Slip one on and see – they lay perfectly around the neck and are so light-weight, but will make even the most casual outfit a show-stopper.
Ashley is a mom of three who has always had a love for fashion – especially the boho style. She was a teacher pre-kids, then a stay-at-home mom where, as most of us know, the days of dining out and shopping with friends got replaced with yoga pants and playdates :-). She found the boho-chic style to be perfect for a mom – cool, yet understated and comfortable. So, with her love for all thing boho coupled with a recent re-decorating of her house where she fell in love with different types of fabric, paintings, pillows, and chairs, Hands High Designs was created (literally a middle-of-the-night epiphany she says!)
Named after her obsession with horses, “hands high” refers to the measurement of a horse (instead of “feet tall” like people, horses are measured in “hands high”). She uses natural materials like wood, antlers, recycled glass – and gorgeous fabrics like velvet, linen and tribal prints – to make each piece unique.
Each piece is slightly different and give options for everyone, from different width fabrics {ranging from 1″-2.5″}, to different fabrics {from a solid cream linen to a plaid velvet}, to different beading and pendants. This makes trunk shows super fun b/c everyone feels like they’re choosing their own necklace vs the same one that their friend picked out.
She’s also started a children’s collection called “little bit” (another horse-reference). These are smaller length bands with more whimsical beading from pompoms to Stars and animals (and a limited holiday collection!). And don’t let the “little bit” name fool you, these necklaces are the PERFECT tween/teen gift!
One lucky Smarty receives a Hands High Designs Aztec Tine necklace, valued at $90
You can purchase Hands High Designs through trunk shows or custom orders by emailing Hands High Designs. You can also find them in several local stores: Cotswold Marketplace, L.A. East, and Lipp Boutique – Birkdale Village.
Hands High Designs
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Email (trunk shows or custom orders)
Erin McDermott’s Tassel Necklace
~Jen P
One of my absolute FAVORITE jewelry designers is Erin McDermott. Not only is she one of the nicest (and cutest!) people on the planet, but she creates some of the most spectacular and wearable pieces I’ve ever seen. Her pieces are my go-to for holiday gifts for anyone on your list, special occassions, and little surcies to myself :-). We’re lucky that she’s local – she has been designing her custom jewelry in Myers Park for several years.
More on Erin McDermott:
Erin McDermott’s jewelry has been featured in fabulous fashion magazines including Real Simple Magazine, Martha Stewart Weddings and more. She lives right in our backyard and is on her way to celeb ranks! Erin’s gem business was born when she took jewelry design classes and fell in love with the process of creating jewelry. She uses semi-precious stones, sterling silver, organic forms, textures, glass, freshwater pearls, wood, and unique materials to create her amazing jewelry. These materials help Erin create jewelry, which is classic but also modern and unique.
Our lucky Smarty will win a fab tassel necklace, an $88 value!
You can find Erin on facebook, twitter, pinterest and instagram and in local boutiques all around Charlotte.
Jacob Foster Designs
~Jen P
This holiday season, we are all obsessed with deer antlers. Like crazy obsessed. When I connected with local Smarty Mom and jewelry artist, Kara Dail, I knew I had to add her to our list of faves!
Kara is a new jewelry designer and mom of two boys. Last summer while vacationing in DeBordieu, a light bulb went off and Jacob Foster Designs was born. She’s inspired by her husband’s love of hunting and her boys’ love of nature.
Our lucky Smarty will win one of these two FAB and super cool necklaces, valued at $80-120:
OR…
Love?! I TOTALLY do!
You can find Jacob Foster Designs at:
facebook: www.facebook.com/jacobfosterdesigns
instagram: @jacobfosterdesigns
*Contact Kara directly on either to place an order
Locally:
Laura Park Interiors at Cotswold Marketplace
Cotswold Marketplace
200 N Sharon Amity Road
Charlotte, NC 28211
704-365-3331
Black Mingo Outfitters
709 Front Street
Georgetown, SC 29440
843-485-0212
Lat & Lo™ Custom Latitude and Longitude Custom Coordinates Jewelry
~Jen P
I stumbled upon this hip gem at one of my favorite local haunts, Boem, formerly Scout & Molly’s. I couldn’t decide between this Horizontal Bar Necklace…
or this Vertical Bar Necklace…
Either is perfect, right?! Lat & Lo oozes cool for all ages with inscribed pieces with the latitude & longitude coordinates to your special place. I picked Charlotte for my latitude/longitude coordinates because, well I love living here and will wear this piece with pride. You could pick where you got engaged, your favorite vacay spot, the ideas are endless. I love all of the different lengths so you can layer with other necklaces. We all know that layering necklaces is SO in right now!
On Lat & Lo™…
“Lat & Lo™ is a unique handcrafted jewelry line that began years ago in the oceanside town of Neptune Beach, FL. What first started out as a hand-stamped jewelry line in founder, Kellie’s Ivey’s, garage evolved to the world’s first and original full line of custom location wear.
Through our partnerships with domestic raw supply companies, each purchase from Lat & Lo™ supports multiple small businesses across the US. We design & make original jewelry engraved with customized geographical coordinates. Quality metals beautifully inscribed with the latitude and longitude of your special place.
We love hearing the stories behind each memory piece we make- it’s what makes this jewelry line so very special to us and our customers.”
Our lucky Smarty will win a $75 gift card to spend as she chooses on Lat & Lo™!
You can find Lat & Lo at fun boutiques all around and here:
www.latandlo.com
facebook: www.facebook.com/latandlo
instagram: #latandlo
Laura James Jewelry
~ Liz C.
Laura James Jewelry, located in Dilworth since 2009, specializes in one-of-a-kind, unique handmade jewelry for all of your gifting needs. Laura also stocks other jewelry artisans, has just created a Kids Collection and can even update your family treasures, which is truly the gift that keeps on giving!
One lucky Smarty will win this LJJ vintage butterfly circle pendant with freshwater pearls and 17″ delicate gold chain. Valued at $150.
Laura James Jewelry
1419 East Blvd, Suite K
Charlotte, NC 28203
(704) 372-1267
Hours: Mon-Sat 10a-6p
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Love from Venus Australia
~Jen P
I’m obsessed with stacking bracelets. And lots of them. My sorority sis introduced me to my latest faves, Love from Venus bracelets. The Love from Venus collection is meant to mix and match, depending on your mood and outfit.
Love from Venus pieces will make you feel relaxed and perfectly pretty. I adore the tassel necklaces and cuff bracelets equally. They are absolutely F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S!
On Love from Venus…
“Since launching her label in 2008, Melbourne, Australia born, Georgia Hatzis, is enjoying international recognition as the jewelry designer renowned for her unique approach for creating colorful, strong, yet spiritual fashion statements. Georgia’s designs represent a relaxed and sophisticated Bohemian lifestyle. They are created using carefully selected Natural Crystals and Genuine Pearls and are harmoniously and skillfully combined to bring the wearer Pure Love and Harmony of the Mind, Body & Soul.”
Our lucky Smarty will win this amazing gold Jasper 7-Row Cuff Bracelet, a $174 value – you are going to fall head over heels in love with this piece!
Smarty Charlotte will also enjoy 20% off any order, one time per customer now through December 11th. Enter code “SmartyPants”. Thanks, Love from Venus!
You can find the entire Love from Venus collection:
www.lovefromvenus.com
facebook: www.facebook.com/lovefromvenus.usa
twitter: @LFVUSA
instagram: #LoveFromVenus.usa
VAHA
~ Cheryl P.
We first introduced you to this locally-owned line of capes last spring in our Mother’s Day Giveaway. It was brand-spankin’-new at the time, and lucky for all of us, creators and sisters Virginia and Harriett have expanded their line to include clutches and winter capes! Check out some of them here – OBSESSED! Animal prints, camo, and buttery leather are all signatures of their new clutch line. Click here for their full line of clutches and here for their full line of fall/winter capes. Also check out their signature linen summer cape if you’re headed someplace tropical over the holidays!!
One lucky Smarty will win this camo VAHA clutch – SO CUTE! Valued at $125.
Next up is art – the PERFECT holiday gift!
Josh Brown Fine Art
~ Cheryl P.
We introduced you to Josh Brown Fine Art a couple of weeks ago in this Smarty interview with him – if you missed the interview, definitely check it out. Josh is the REAL DEAL, Smarties. He’s uber talented, so approachable, friendly, and kind. His paintings are beautiful, whimsical, and just plain fun. I received my first piece for my anniversary last year – this sweet giraffe who makes me smile every time I walk by him. I’m determined to get an entire Josh Brown zoo one of these days :-).
Check out a couple more of Josh Brown’s pieces here.
One lucky Smarty will win this 12×12 Josh Brown original painting! Valued at $550.
You can find Josh Brown Fine Art locally at Shain Gallery.
Josh Brown Fine Art
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Rachel Wade Art
~Jen P
Rachel Wade is a local artist who is super talented. She is a family friend of mine and painted my twins recently and I fell in love. Both with Rachel and her art. Her personality is mesmerizing and her talent is unmistakable.
When I first had coffee with Rachel, I was drawn to this portrait of a dog…
I LOVE everything about this painting. I WILL be commissioning her to paint my adorable cavapoo, Henry and I want it staged exactly like this! Our lucky Smarty will receive: An original 10” x 10” oil painting on canvas of one bust of a pet. Valued at $200.00.
Fine print: The portrait will be created using artist grade oil paint on gallery wrapped canvas and completed with a protective varnish and hanging wire. The winner will email a high resolution image of the photo they’d like painted. Once the image is received, the painting will begin and will be completed within 4 weeks. An image of the completed painting will be emailed to the winner and coordination of pick up in Southend Charlotte can be made at this time. An image of the painting will then be included on the Rachel Wade Art website – www.RachelWadeArt.com.
About Rachel Wade Art…
Rachel Wade is an artist whose passion is activating color! Possessing a Bachelor of Fine Art from Kennesaw State University in Georgia, she is academically trained in figurative drawing and painting. Having shown in galleries and museums, completing commissions and donating works to non-profits, she is increasingly gaining familiarity and popularity. The artist’s paintings are most recognized for their expressive use of color and evocative compositions.
She has recently relocated from Atlanta to Charlotte and is focusing her efforts on painting commissioned portraits, pet portraits and landscapes from photographs. Using influences of both traditional and contemporary painting methods she creates a harmonious blend of the old with the new. Her medium of choice is oil paint on gallery wrapped canvas making for a trendy yet timeless heirloom for your home or office. There is no better feeling than owning original artwork!
You can find Rachel Wade Art at:
www.RachelWadeArt.com
678-923-2458
Rachel@RachelWadeArt.com
facebook: www.facebook.com/RachelWadeArt
instagram: #rachelwadeart
twitter: @RachelWadeArt
For the home…
AQUIESSE Candles
~Jen P
AQUIESSE Candles are one of my all-time favorite candles. I found AQUIESSE Candles at Cotswold Marketplace two years ago with my big sis and it has been my go-to candle ever since. The Pomegranate Sage scent is my personal fave, but honestly, they are all so yummy, it’s hard to choose. These candles burn smoothly for hours on end and will make your entire house smell divine. Smarty tip: When your candle is finished, clean out and use the vase for your pens & pencils ~ it dresses up your office space perfectly!
The Holiday Collection is designed with the purest natural soy wax, and ignited by a carefully selected lead-free wick to quickly infuse your space with the perfect amount of Holiday fragrances. All for the cleanest, most luxurious experience.
Our lucky Smarty will receive a Holiday Candle Collection, valued at $176. The collection includes Oud Currant, Lone Cypress, Pomegranate Dusk, and Vanilla Smoke.
About AQUIESSE…
AQUIESSE has become a leader in the home fragrance industry with an innovative, classic and timeless product line recognized exceptional quality and unparalleled value. Coveted by the most discerning fragrance connoisseurs, chic shoppers, and celebrity clientele, AQUIESSE is distinguished in its mastery of exquisite fragrance compositions inspired by nature. While fragrance remains the cornerstone of the Brand, fashionable packaging & home decor and environmental concerns are paramount in creating our portfolio of Aesthetic Scents.
You can find AQUIESSE Candles at:
www.aquiesse.com
facebook: www.facebook.com/AQUIESSE
twitter: @AQUIESSE
Erin Condren
~ Cheryl P.
To say I’m obsessed with Erin Condren is a complete understatement. Although I make my living online, I am a paper calendar girl, and Erin Condren’s line of life planners have saved this busy mama’s life. I’m especially in love with her newest hourly layout. She doesn’t stop at planners, though. She’s got all of your holiday needs covered – including hostess gifts!
Erin Condren Holiday Life Planner Covers, prices vary.
Erin Condren Holiday Acrylic Tray Inserts, prices vary.
Erin Condren Holiday Return Address Labels, prices vary
One lucky Smarty will win this Holiday Gift Wrap Book, a Jot Your Thought journal trio, and a set of Live Life in Color pens – all valued at $50.
Erin Condren
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Twitter: @erincondren
Foodies are next up – yum!!
Fit You Meals
~ Liz C.
Fit You Meals are simply delicious. I had the pleasure of trying these back in September. You are in for a treat, Smarties!! Fit You Meals’s mission is to cook for you wholesome fresh and delicious meals using locally and organic grown products, free-range poultry, grass-fed beef and wild seafood. They also use power foods to improve your health and substitute unhealthy ingredients from traditional dishes to transform them into delicious healthy meals and snacks. Their meals are delivered fresh 3 days a week the same day they cook them.
Winner will receive a $75 gift card for you to try Fit You Meals yourself!
Fit You Meals
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Mobile: 980-829-8547
Roots Hummus
~ Liz C.
I discovered Roots hummus this year, and I am in love. Roots is the “Microbrew of Hummus.” Founded in 2006 in Asheville, NC, it uses the simplest, freshest, and purest ingredients available to create a line of artisan hummus that I promise you will call the “best hummus ever.”
From their traditional Original and Roasted Garlic to the unique Thai Coconut Curry and the Southern-inspired Lima Bean, Roots spans the flavor spectrum to inspire even the most uninspired palates. Each tub is packed with locally and domestically sourced, certified non-GMO ingredients, making their small-batch, preservative-free philosophy the biggest “secret” to their success.
One lucky Smarty wins an incredible Roots Hummus Prize Pack. This includes coupons for twelve free tubs of Roots hummus, 2 Roots pint glasses, a mini Roots cooler, a Roots reusable shopping bags, & $25 gift certificate to EarthFare all compliments of Roots Hummus. Valued at $100.
Roots Hummus
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Sunflour Baking Company
~ Liz C.
Wow your holiday guests with delicious bread and deserts from Sunflour Baking Company. They have pies to suit everyone’s taste: Traditional Pumpkin and Apple for the orthodox, Oatmeal, Chocolate Cream, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Caramel and Key Lime for the adventurous, and of course an all time favorite Pecan.
Their legendary butter rolls soak up gravy like there’s no tomorrow. They also have amazing Holiday Wreath Bread, made with classic sourdough or Rosemary and Olive Oil Sourdough.
One lucky winner gets a $50 Sunflour gift card for the holidays!
Sunflour Baking Company
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704-900-5268
Moving onto our Fitness Faves!
AIR® Charlotte
~ Liz C.
AIR is an intense aerial fitness training program, resulting in long lean muscle, fast. AIR combines elements of yoga, barre and pilates with high intensity interval training to bring you a fun, effective workout. AIR also offers programs for kids! I’ve been going to AIR now for almost a year and LOVE it.
One lucky Smarty wins an Air T-shirt & 5 class pack of Air classes so you can come experience Air for yourself. Valued at $145.
AIR (select Charlotte)
1043-C Providence Rd
Charlotte NC
(704) 249-6757
Online schedule
Contact owner and trainer Kerri Flanigan via email
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Carolina Barre & Core
~Jen P
Carolina Barre & Core was founded by Charlotte fitness circuit legend, Amity Whalen, in 2013. Tucked right in the heart of Myers Park, at Shops on Selwyn Avenue, this barre studio has the best of both worlds – yoga and barre fused together.
So what will you find at Carolina Barre & Core? You’re guaranteed to find and embrace your core, strengthen and lengthen your muscles and create a greater sense of peace, love and community. We love their motto: NO JUDGMENT, JUST RESULTS.
Barre Fusion: A calorie burning, fat blasting workout designed to strengthen and tone muscles, sculpt arms, legs and abdominals as well as lift the butt.
OM Fusion: A twist on traditional yoga class, OM fusion focuses on finding and moving from the core. Classes will combine some weight work and body weight resistance.
Our lucky Smarty will win one Month of UNLIMITED Classes at Carolina Barre & Core, a $200 value!
You can find Carolina Barre & Core at:
Carolina Barre & Core
2901 Selwyn Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28209
Phone: (980) 207-1046
Email: info@carolinabarre.com
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CKO Kickboxing
~ Liz C.
Something new I am super excited is CKO Kickboxing. Get ready to take back your body and enjoy a great cardio workout in an inviting and supportive gym environment. Classes are one hour long and combine cardio kickboxing and high intensity cardio and interval training. Whether you are a pro or a beginner, our classes are for everyone. We use heavy, real bags that deliver real results. Fitness kickboxing is the number one fat-burning method and we can’t wait to see you in the gym!
One lucky Smarty wins one free month membership (unlimited classes) to CKO South Charlotte, plus a free pair of started gloves and a t-shirt. A $130 value.
CKO South Charlotte
10106 Johnston Road, Suite C
Charlotte, NC 28210
704.562.0086
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Flywheel Sports
~Jen P
Flywheel Stadium Cycling is a super high-energy, fast-paced cycling cardio extravaganza. You will leave a sweaty, hot mess, but you’ll be on endorphin overload. Trust us.
FlyWheel is challenging, addicting and burns more calories in 45 minutes than any other workout – over 700 calories per workout. It’s action-packed, competitive and let me tell ya, it ain’t for sissies – BRING IT ON!!!
FlyBarre is a total body-sculpting class that blends the best of light weight training, dance, and core strengthening exercises. Join the pulse!
Our favorite part about Flywheel…it’s both cardio and barre under one roof. Not to mention, their music is off the charts and they are always hosting the hippest events in town. That Flywheel family is always thinking about us having fun!
Flywheel Charlotte is giving away a signature Flywheel Sports shopping bag filled with a 5-pack of classes, an exclusive water bottle, and holiday ornament.
FlyWheel/FlyBarre Charlotte
2907 Providence Road, Suites 103 & 104
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 819-8501
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Pure Barre
~Jen P
Pure Barre is the fastest, most effective way to change your body. It’s a total body workout which utilizes the ballet barre to perform small isometric movements set to great music. The workout lifts your seat, tones your thighs, flattens your abs and burns fat in record breaking time! Pure Barre strengthens the muscles and then lengthens them right back out to create a long, lean look rather then bulk and mass.
Team CSP has been LOVING Pure Barre for two years now. We feel longer, leaner and stronger. PB gets our Smarty stamp of approval for sure! Oh, and Smarty Cheryl is an A-M-A-Z-I-N-G Pure Barre instructor, just sayin’!
Our lucky Smarty will win one month of UNLIMITED classes at one of the three Charlotte locations, a $225 value – lift, tone, burn, Smarties!
You can find Pure Barre at:
Pure Barre Charlotte: Myers Park
603 Providence Road
Charlotte, NC 28207
(980) 329-4640
email: charlotte@purebarre.com
Facebook & Twitter
Instagram
Pure Barre Ballantyne
8430 Rea Road Suite 120
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 502-5888
email: ballantyne@purebarre.com
Facebook
Instagram
Pure Barre SouthPark
6401 Morrison Blvd Suite 7A
Charlotte, NC 28277
704.364.2888
Facebook
Instagram
The Smarty Favorite Things Giveaway Details:
This giveaway includes gift certificates and/or products for the designated amount listed to each of our Smarty retail partners above. We will pick one Smarty per giveaway item. Make sure you stop in to visit all of these local businesses to do some holiday shopping or just to treat yourself! Don’t forget to tell them Charlotte Smarty Pants sent ya!
Here are the instructions:
1) Like Charlotte Smarty Pants on Facebook AND share a link to this post on your feed. Make sure to send your link to info@charlottesmartypants.com with “CSP Fav Things Contest” in the subject to be entered. You can post on your facebook timeline by clicking the facebook icon in top left navigation bar OR by copying and pasting this link to your timeline. This REALLY helps us spread the word!
2) Follow Charlotte Smarty Pants on Instagram AND share a photo of one of the items on this post on your feed. Make sure to use the hashtag #smartyfavoritethingsholidaygiveaway.
*If you live under a rock and are boycotting social media, aka facebook & instagram, we’ll give you a reprieve, just skip to #3:-)
3) Official entry instructions here:
4) Help us help you win more fab loot in the future and support our Smarty partners on social media here:
Elizabeth McKay: facebook, Instagram
Gretchen Scott: facebook, , Instagram
Mainstream Boutique – Mooresville: facebook, Instagram
Omega Sports: facebook, Instagram
Palm Beach Sandals: facebook, Instagram
Pink Social: facebook, Instagram
Tah Tah Makeup: facebook, Instagram
Erin McDermott: facebook, Instagram
Hands High Designs: facebook, Instagram
Jacob Foster Designs: facebook, Instagram
Lat & Lo™: facebook, Instagram
Laura James Jewelry: facebook, Instagram
Love from Venus Australia: facebook, Instagram
VAHA: facebook, Instagram
Josh Brown Fine Art: facebook, Instagram
Rachel Wade Art: facebook, Instagram
AQUIESSE Candles: facebook
Erin Condren: facebook, Instagram
Fit You Meals: facebook, Instagram
Roots Hummus: facebook, Instagram
Sunflour Baking Company:
facebook, Instagram
AIR: facebook, Instagram
Carolina Barre and Core: facebook, Instagram
CKO Kickboxing: facebook, Instagram
Flywheel Charlotte: facebook, Instagram
Pure Barre Ballantyne: facebook, Instagram
Pure Barre Myers Park: facebook, Instagram
Pure Barre SouthPark: facebook, Instagram
Easy peazy, you’re officially entered! Our winners will be announced in our e-newsletter and social media on Monday, December 14th. So make sure you check your inbox then! Good luck and Happy Smartydays!
Fine print: One entry per Smarty, unless given bonus entries per raffle. Giveaway ends at 12:00 am on 12/14/15. You must be 18 years or older to enter. U.S. residents only, void where prohibited. Official rules and disclaimer here.
15 comments
Good stuff this year!!
great stuff this year … Happy Holidays to all..
So excited !
As always, an amazing giveaway!!!! So excited,
So excited for all of these awesome giveaways!!!
Stay at home mom so I would be so excited to win because it has been over a decade since I bought any clothing! Beautiful
Exciting…pick me!
Entered!
So excited!!!!
AMAZING giveaways this season!!!!
awesome
Such great giveaways!!!
Love Charlotte Smarty Pants!
Yeah! Christmas giveaways!
What great prizes this year!