Saturday, November 15, 2008

40 Shopping Days Left Until Christmas...

Madam Alexander's made soft dolls this year. We've Raggedy Ann and Andy, Eloise, Madeline, Strawberry Shortcake, Fancy Nancy and a friend. They are beautifully made and will bring such joy to a little girl. Andy's great for little boys.

She also has a new storybook Fancy Nancy, Eloise, Madeline and Strawberry Shortcake. We can order any of Madame Alexander's dolls for you, so let us know what you need.

@ the pig...

Come meet Carolyn Johnson and taste McNutty's Chutney from 11:00-2:00 @ the pig. It's her grandmother's amazing recipe.

READER REWARD:

ORDER ONLY!! Madam Alexander storybook doll from her catalogue before November 17, 2008 and receive a 15% discount. Expires on November 20, 2008.

Friday, November 14, 2008

41 Shopping Days Left Until Christmas...

We assume you've noticed that our Christmas trees, ornaments, decorations, and tabletop holiday product are out! What a merry mix of retro, traditional, deco and mod we have this year. Perfect for starting anew, starting over, or adding to what you have in the attic.

@ the pig...

Make plans to come to the pig on Saturday for a chutney tasting.

READER REWARD:

Bring this in for 10% off any Gund plush animal. Expires November 16, 2008.

Thursday, November 13, 2008

42 More Shopping Days Until Christmas...

Kimberly Ridge, from Raleigh, is the artist behind Paper Chic, and what a talent she is!

Kimberly collects old paper dolls and vintage papers and cleverly puts them together to make the most amazing collages. Perfect for babies and young children's rooms, budding teenage fashionistas, and all clothesaholics, her work is well executed and endearing.

An original Kimberly Ridge may be the perfect present for someone on your list.

@ the pig...

Wine tasting tonight from 5:00-7:00pm on the Balcony @ the pig. Wine and food...no charge.

READER REWARD:

Bring this in and try one of Nofo's jellies or preserves at 10% off. Expires November 15, 2008.

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

43 Shopping Days Left Until Christmas...

Are you familiar with Automoblox? They're our most favorite toy for young boys. Great for imaginative play, these well designed cars can be taken apart and rebuilt.

When you have more than one, you can redesign them all by mixing wheels, people, canopies, etc to suit youself. These wheels bring squeals!

@ the pig...

Make plans to attend the wine tasting in the Balcony @ the pig tomorrow from 5:00-7:00pm. Food...wine...NO CHARGE.

READER REWARD:

10% off on Goodness Gracies products through November 14, 2008

choose nofo...choose joy

SMILE. SHOW YOUR JOY.

Tuesday, November 11, 2008 - Veteran's Day

44 More Shopping Days Until Christmas...

Did you know there's an organized group of folks who're trying to convince the president to put in a vegetable garden at the White House? Eleanor Roosevelt had, we thing, the last garden there. It was popular during World War II to have a Victory Garden and Mrs. Roosevelt supported the cause by growing one of her own.

Speaking of vegetables, have you seen our Veggie Kepers? They are plastic repicas of some of our most chopped and sliced veggies and are meant to keep any leftovers you have have moist and fresh. When you use these fakes, you can located leftovers much easier in the fridge.

Choose an onion, garlic, tomato, lemon or lime. Thy make great, useful gifts, too.

@ the pig...

Our Guest Host in the Cafe at Nofo @ the pig is the Wake County SPCA. 10% of our sales will be donated to this wonderful organization.

READER REWARD:

10% off Caffa's Christmas place setting china (plates, bowl, mugs) if ordered before

November 13, 2008.

(does not include tabletop or serving pieces)

choose nofo...choose joy

AWAKEN THE JOY INSIDE YOU.

Monday, November 10, 2008

45 More Shopping Days Until Christmas...

One of our "what will they think of next products" is poopouri. It's a spray that is spritzed into the toilet bowl before it is used, and it magically traps any unpleasant odors that may occur. Perfect for powder rooms, dorm rooms, shared bathrooms of any kind, there's even a travel version.

Royal Flush is for men. We'll avoid all the king-on-the-throne rhetoric and simply tell you that no man's castle, condo, or winnebago water closet should be without. Know someone who may need it?

READER REWARD:

Bring this in for 10% off cookbooks through November 12, 2008.

choose nofo...choose joy

ENJOY WHAT YOU DO.

Sunday, November 9, 2008

46 More Shopping Days Until Christmas...

Everyone needs a dictionary and a Thesaurus in their library, especially if they are as beautiful as ours from Graphic Images. We've both volumes in red, pink and brown leather.

These handsome reference books are the ideal gift for the graduate or someone's new office, den or library. They'll have no trouble the words the thank you!

READER REWARD:

10% off on a dictionary or thesaurus. Expires November 16, 2008.

choose nofo...choose joy

JOYFULNESS IS CONTAGIOUS

Saturday, November 8, 2008

47 Shopping Days Until Christmas...

Shoppers who try to only buy products that fit their belief system now have a name: LOHASIANS. It's a strange name we think, but it stands for a Lifestyles Of Heath and Sustainability. Forward thinking and socially conscious, these shoppers search for products that go beyond healthy.

According to denise Purcell, editor of Specialty Food Magazine, LOHASIANS want to buy from companies who they believe are protecting the environment, offering fair wages, driving sustainable practices and dedicating their efforts to social issues and charitable concerns.

When we're buying product, we look for these things, too. A perfect example of a company who fits these standards is Counter Culture Coffee. There's not a better coffee nor a more socially responsible company...and they're from North Carolina.

@ the pig...

Come meet Jill Tooley from North Carolina's Bliss Chocolates. She'll be tasting her heavenly candies.

Reader Reward:

10 % off a pound of coffee. Expires November 13, 2008.

choose nofo...choose joy

LIGHTEN UP. YOU'LL FIND THE JOY

Friday, November 7, 2008

48 Shopping Days Until Christmas...

Ask for a copy of the Joy of NOT Cooking. It's Nofo's holiday menu to go. Make it easy on yourself this season by letting Nofo prepare your feasts.

Go easy every day with our frozen casseroles, cakes, biscuits, et al.

@ the pig...

Beer tasting at Nofo @ the Pig. 5:00pm-7:00pm...NO CHARGE. Chef David Mitchell will provide some things to nibble on.

FEATURED PRODUCT:

Vietri is celebating its 25th anniversary this year. There's nothing prettier than a table set with Vietri's Incanto and Incanto's serving pieces are amazing. Come in and see for yourself and order in time to set your Thanksgiving & Christmas holiday table.

Reader Reward:

15 % off on Vietri's Incanto patter if ordered before November 15, 2008.

Thursday, November 6, 2008

49 Shopping Days Until Christmas....

We're having to throw up our hands and giving up carrying some of our market products. Companies like Robert Rothchild and Stonewall Kitchen are selling their products in the grocery and discount stores, in their own stores, and by catalogue and direct mail. Many of these places sell the product for less than we pay for it. But box, the internet, and discount stores rule these days.

So, we're adjusting our inventory. Take advantage of amazing savings on both wine and food products.

If a product sold for $20.00 or more.....the sale price is $7.50.

If a product sold for $15.00-$19.99....the sale price is $5.00.

If a product sold for $10.00-$14.99....the sale price is $3.00.

If a product sold for $5.00-$9.99.....the sale price is $2.00.

If a product sold for $4.99 or lower....the sale price is $1.00.

Events @ the pig:

Wine tasting...5pm-7pm - Balcony @ the pig. NO CHARGE!

READER REWARD:

Bring this in for 25% off on Little Giraffe or Kashwere Robes.

Offer expires November 13, 2008

choose nofo...choose joy

DECLARE YOURSELF JOYFUL!