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Elevate your home with decor from local stores
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If you’re looking for bright decor, Deco Raleigh is the spot to shop. | Photo by RALtoday
Ok, so you’ve finished your spring cleaning, now what? Freshen up your space with home inspo or a statement piece from these local stores with hip decor.

25¢+ | Pick up a funky new or gently-used coffee table book from one of these local bookstores.

$16+ | Have a lot of love for the City of Oaks? Deco Raleigh has a large selection of locally-made Raleigh prints, tea towels, and mugs. Plus, they offer tons of brightly colored kitchen decor like these felt trivet botanicals.

$24 and $108 | For the Swifties, hook your couch up with an It’s Me Needlepoint Pillow or flower candle holders from Edge of Urge.

$27 and $31 | Stock up on candles by Raleigh’s Savvy Oak Candle Company, like a Mini Dough Bowl Candle. If you’re feeling extra fresh, the three-wick Wood Dough Bowl Candle makes for the perfect centerpiece.

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$29 | Need a safe place to set your keys down? Pick up a small Cactus Blossom Woven Bowl from The Flourish Market. Bonus: This product gives back to Rwandan artisans.

54+ | Organize your entryway with a mounted coat rack with shelf storage from an NC maker on Amazon.

$65 | Tulips would look really great in this funky vintage vase from Keel and Company.

$68 | Scoop up a scalloped basket for extra bathroom towels from Henry Dean 1930.

$98 | Make your front door pop with a heart door hanger made from NC-harvested oysters from Zest. Bonus: It’s made by Raleigh artist Courtney Frye.
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Events
Wednesday, April 12
  • Wellness Wednesdays | Wednesday, Apr. 12 | 6-7 p.m. | Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park, 4011 Cardinal at N. Hills St., Raleigh | $5 | Oak & Iron Fitness will host this outdoor workout session.
  • Theatre Raleigh presents Jersey Boys | Wednesday, April 12-Sunday, April 16 | Times vary | Theatre Raleigh, 6638 Old Wake Forest Rd., Raleigh | $32-$45 | This show follows the fascinating evolution of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest successes in pop-music history.
  • Carolina Mudcats vs. Salem Red Sox | Wednesday, April 11-Sunday, April 16 | Time vary | Five County Stadium, 1501 NC-39, Zebulon | $13-$15 | Watch the Carolina Mudcats face off against the Salem Red Sox in this home series.
Thursday, April 13
  • Zen and Zero Proof |Thursday, Apr. 13 | 7:45-8:45 p.m. | Current Wellness, 219 S. East St., Raleigh | $20 | Get zen with a yoga flow + enjoy a non-alcoholic beverage after class.
Friday, April 14
  • 21Marbles: PARTYology | Friday, Apr. 14 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh | $12-$18 | Sip, create, and play during this party for adults 21 or older.
  • Aly & AJ: With Love From | Friday, Apr. 14 | 7 p.m. | The Ritz, 2820 Industrial Dr., Raleigh | $39-$157 | See this pop duo perform live.
Saturday, April 15
  • Yoga and Mimosas | Saturday, Apr. 15 | 10-11 a.m. | Whitaker & Atlantic, 1053 E. Whitaker Mill Rd., Ste. 111, Raleigh | $20 | All experience levels are welcome at this flow; stay to enjoy a complimentary mimosa.
  • The Greater Good Bloc Party | Saturday, Apr. 15 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | 321 Coffee, 615 Hillsborough St., Raleigh | Free | Celebrate the launch of Greater Good, 321 Coffee’s official collaboration with NC State University.
  • Pop-Up Raleigh | Saturday, Apr. 15 | 12-5 p.m. | Trophy Brewing & Taproom, 656 Maywood Ave., Raleigh | Free | Grab a bite from a local food truck and shop a rotating selection of art and vintage from dozens of vendors.
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News Notes
Coming Soon
  • Taco Bamba, a fast-casual taco shop, is opening its first NC location in Raleigh’s Ridgewood Shopping Center. Headed by Chef Victor Albisu, a James Beard nominee, the new location will offer menu items like tacos with unexpected toppings (think: ramen noodles), quesadillas, and loaded fries. (Triangle Business Journal)
Community
  • Clean out those medicine cabinets. The City of Raleigh Police Department, Department of Equity and Inclusion, and Substance Use Advisory Commission are hosting an Unused or Expired Medicine Drop-Off event on Saturday, April 22. Safely dispose of your unneeded prescriptions or over-the-counter medications at two Raleigh locations.
Biz
  • The City of Raleigh’s Building Up-Fit Grant application cycle ends on Sunday, April 23. Small business owners can apply for up to $25,000 to support property improvements.
Civic
  • The Wake County Board of Elections is looking to feature a new early voting sticker design by local students for the 2024 Primary and General Elections. Wake County middle and high school students are eligible to submit designs as individuals or as a group. Submissions can be entered now until May 31.
Concert
  • The Downtown Raleigh Alliance is bringing back Live After 5 with a four-part concert series. The first concert of this 80s- and 90s-themed series will kick off Wednesday, April 19 with a performance by The Soul Psychedelique Band on Fayetteville Street. There will be beer and food vendors available.
Eat
  • Hartwell Raleigh and Bold Batch Creamery are teaming up for an ice cream social on Saturday, April 15. Grab a scoop from 12-4 p.m. at the community space — a portion of the proceeds will benefit Equality NC.
  • Calling your sweet tooth. A jar of Lowes Foods’ Brown Bag Creamy Caramel sauce can go a long way. Think: as a dip for apple slices, a topping for ice cream, or drizzled over your favorite desserts.*
Try This
  • Mimosa bar, anyone? Offline is throwing its Raleigh members a garden party at Glasshouse on Sunday, April 16 with a three-course meal, live music, and mimosas in the beer garden. You can still snag an invite — skip the waitlist to become an Offline member with our code “RALTODAY” and watch the special restaurant events roll in.
Active
  • Didn’t stick to your New Year’s resolution? You can still work on your physical + mental health starting now. Cycle Bar Brier Creek and AKT Brier Creek are our recs for Raleighites of all fitness levels. Go get that sweat in.*
Travel
  • Planning a spring or summer getaway? Enter: Greenville, SC, an affordable and fun destination. From self-guided tours to museums, check out 18 Free Things To Do In Greenville.*
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The Wrap
 
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From the editor
I’ve gotten all of my coffee table books from Reader’s Corner. I could spend hours browsing through the bookstore’s many aisles, boxes of records, and the 25¢ selection outside of the store. This spot is definitely a Raleigh gem.

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