Monday, December 29, 2008

Yet another celebration on the horizon - New Year's Eve. What an exciting year 2008 was with the election consuming all of us. What a frightening year 2008 was economically. What hope we all have for 2009 and our country's "Yes, we can" mantra. Hope is good. We'll celebrate "hope" on New Year's Eve.

You won't, however, have much of a celebration if you don't stock up with food and wine. Check your bar for win, beer, and champage. Check your pantry for cheese, nuts, chips, chocolates, cookies, etc. And, if you're out, come in and restock.

Don't forget that you've got football game-watching on the horizon-better buy even more snacks and nuts so you don't have to run to the Quik Pik at halftime!

Sunday, December 28, 2008

We're still in the process of cleaning up and slashing prices on holiday goods. Come and take advantage of us.

We've had so many folks glad to be back on a somewhat normal schedule, back for lunch in the Cafe, an unhurried dinner, or a martini at the bar.

We've all had our lives temporarily interupted for the holiday season. This it he week to recoup and look back on 2008 and make wishes for 2009.

Don't forget to restock your pantry and freezer and resupply yourself with coffee and tea. Bet you're out of grits and jelly, too!

Saturday, December 27, 2008

Drumroll please...

The Raffle winners are:

Circus Letter: Raleigh:

Wilmington:

Charlotte:

Welcome back. Looks like we all lived through yet another Christmas. We do so hope yours was the best ever. Ours rocked!

Ookay, so what you want to hear from us is what's on sale. Right? We'll start marking down, cleaning up and gathering ourselves this morning so come on over and see what progress we've made.

All holiday merchandise will be on sale.

READER REWARD:

An extra 10% off sale items.

Expires 12.29.08

No rain checks.

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Last day of Shopping! We close today at 3:00 so that our employees can get home to their families.

We wish you a joyful holiday and thank you for choosing to dine and shop at Nofo.

If you've been practicing "being joyful" with us for the last 54 days, we hope you've acquired the "habit" by now. We've been surprised at just how easy it is to find joy if you're looking for it.

Reminder: Kwanza begins December 26

Nofo will be closed December 25 & 26. We reopen at 10:00 on Saturday, December 27.

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Oh, my! Only 1 1/2 more days to shop.

Note: Nofo closes at 3:00 on the 24th.

Along with you, the Nofo staff's been practicing joy since November 1. We've discussed what we've learned and have decided the two most important lessons are:

... we are the source of our own joy

...we only need to be open to joy to find it.

And, yes, a third lesson:

...sometimes if you just act joyful, you turn out to actually be joyful

This two month joyful attitude adjustment has been helful for us and we hope you've found some joy yourself!

Deadline: Deadline for Joy of NOT Cooking New Year's food is today.

Monday, December 22, 2008

Happy Hanukkah!!

Only 3 more shopping days...

choose nofo...choose joy

Think about what joy looks like to you: your

daughter's face, your Mom in her apron, your car clean and polished.

Go! Take a look!

You've bought everyone for else's Christmas. How about your own home?

Do you have coffee, tea, jelly, Bloody Mary mix, wine, an Edwards ham, grits, a Christmas morning coffee cake, Moravian cookies, champagne, napkins, a black wax cheddar, a Caroline's Cake, Christmas crakers for your table, favors for your guests.

It's not too late! don't be a feard...we're still stocked and open!

Sunday, December 21, 2008

Only 4 Shopping Days Left...

choose nofo...choose joy

Think about what joy tastes like to you: a

chocolate cake, shrimp and grits, ice cream. Go!

Get a mouth full!

Think ahead. Be prepared with a few Nofo gift cards for those "I forgot to get" or "Who'd have thought they'd give me a gift" moments.

Think stockings, too. A Nofo gift card is great for almost anyone, and it's good in the cafe as well as the store. Unisex, uni-age, politically correct, they're just a safe thing to have on hand.

Saturday, December 20, 2008

Only 5 Shopping Days Left...

choose nofo...choose joy

Think about what joy smells like to you: the
Christmas tree, a wood fire. Go! Get a snout full!

Nofo has several library-den must haves. There's the leather Thesaurus and Webster's dictionary in brown, pink or red that no home should be without.

And we have looks-like-leather, gold embossed books and storage boxes for you to fill. Choose: Novel In Progress, Awards & Press Clippings, Letters, Family Records, Important Documents, or Family History.

READER REWARD:

10% off Thesaurus and Dictionary

Expires 12.22.08

No rain checks.

Friday, December 19, 2008

Only 6 shopping days left until Christmas...

choose nofo...choose joy

Think about Christmases past and the joy you felt.
Make this Christmas that joyful.

You just can't have Christmas without the red and green Christmas shaped cookies from Moravian Cookies. We Tarheels have had them in our homes every holiday of our lives. They tried to not color them this season and leave them natural. But folks like us put up such a fuss that they made some in spite of themselves.

We also carry the traditional tubes in spice and sugar. We think they're the ideal gift for a family and a great out-of-state present. And don't forget to add the tiny tubes to your stockings.

Thursday, December 18, 2008

Tick...tock...

Only 7 Shopping Days Left...

choose nofo...choose joy

Enjoy yourself just as you are.

We have very affordable wine at Nofo and folks who know what they're drinking! If wine's what you want to give this season, we can help you choose it and we'll wrap it up for you.

You may want to tie on a wine stopper or opener, tie a truffle on the bottle's neck, or add the wine whist or the Vinturi to the gift.

Whether it's wine for your party, a case gift, or a single bottle, we'll help you choose it and wrap it up.

@ the pig...

Wine tasting and light foods at The Balcony @ the pig tonight from 5:00-7:00. No charge.

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Tick...Tock...
Only 8 Shopping Days Left...

choose nofo...choose joy

Have a party.

Celebrate the joy you feel.

A gift doesn't have to be big to pack a punch. It just needs to be interesting. A little something for Secret Santa or for someone's desk might be: Christmas pretzels with a reindeer on top, A pocket buddha, cello of Carolina Toffee, a small box of Peche or Godiva chocolates, a Headtrip, Reindeer noses, or a tote of nuts.

Come in and let us help you find the perfect little thing. We have at least 50 to choose from, and making little things look like a lot is one of the things we do best!

Deadline: Orders for Joy of NOT Cooking orders for Christmas food is today.

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Tick...Tock...

Only 9 Shopping Days Left...

choose nofo...choose joy

Share your joy. Hug someone.

Practical gifts are many times the perfect gift and food from Nofo's freezer is always welcome.

Caroline's chocolate, coconut and caramel cakes in their distinctive red tins, Simply the Best Cakes pound cakes, Mindy's Tomato Pie, Callies Biscuits, My Grandma's coffee cakes, Mamie's cheese wafers and Toffee Pudding are all easy-to-give and ready-to-eat gifts.

Or, put together a basket of Nofo's frozen casseroles, pot pies, etc. to help with supper during the business of December. A truly thoughtful gift.

Monday, December 15, 2008

Tick...Tock...Time Flies!

Only 10 Shopping Days Left...

choose nofo...choose joy

Think about who brings you joy.

Thank them.

Nothing's more comfortable than cotton and nothing's prettier than a Thea gown. These simple, white nightgowns are a staple in a gal's night-night wardrobe. Give a girl you love a fresh Thea for Christmas.

New at Nofo this season are P.jamas. With classic styling and a traditional cut, these comfy pjs are a treat.

We have Thea gowns for young girls. A perfect mother-daughter gift. Go ahead, splurge by adding a matching pair of Merry Janes!

Sunday, December 14, 2008

Tick, Tock...

11 Shopping Days Left Until Christmas...

choose nofo...choose joy

Think about what brings you joy.

Go do it!

We can help you put together a basket, box, or tote of your choice. Nofo's baskets are extra special because you can choose from everything we have to offer.

You can include books, candles, napkins and such in a basket with food products and wine. And because we carry different sizes of special products, you can control the price point of the gift.

Come in, or phone us and we'll happily help you put your gift together.

Saturday, December 13, 2008

Tick...Tock...

12 Shopping Days Left Until Christmas...

choose nofo...choose joy

Do something nice for someone anonymously.

Feel the joy!

Almost everyone enjoys chocolate, so its a no-brainer gift for the "I have no idea what to give" person on your list.

Nofo has fine chocolate from Neuhaus, Godiva, Joseph Schmidt and Moonstruck. These well known chocolatiers sell their candy worldwide.

We carry very fine chocolates from Tarheel chocolatiers that are superb. Bliss is made in the North Carolina mountains. Azurelise and WR chocolates are made in Raleigh. They are delivered to us very fresh each week by these talented chocolatiers and you'll be proud to present them by the box or by the piece.

@ the pig...

Our favorite Christmas carolers from Goldsboro will wander the Five Points sidewalks and entertain us in the Cafe. 11:00-2:00 @ the pig.

READER REWARD:

15% off boxed Godiva, Azurelise, Peche and WR chocolates.

Expires 12.14.08

No rain checks.

Friday, December 12, 2008

Tick...Tock...

13 Shopping days Left Until Christmas...

choose nofo...choose joy

Make being joyful a priority.

Help with the housework is sometimes the first budget cut a Nofolk makes. Encourage help from everyone at home by supplying the necessary cleaning tools to even the youngest members of the household.

We've brooms, mops, dusters, hokeys, ironing boards, irons and such for the litle folks in your life. Good help may be easy to find after all.

READER REWARD:

10% off tins of Hubs Peanuts

expires 12.14.08

No rain checks.

Thursday, December 11, 2008

Tick...Tock...

14 Shopping Days Left Until Christmas...

choose nofo...choose joy

When you're full of joy, you're full of life.

Lilly's Maple Bitter

Nancy Foss' grandmother made maple butter in the 20s to help support her fourteen children! Nancy has decided to share her Memere's Maple Butter with us and has bottled it.

It's delicious on toast, pancakes, in oatmeal and makes a great gift for Christmas morning breakfast.

@ the pig...

Wine tasting with hor doervers at The Balcony @ the pig 5:00-7:00, no charge.

READER REWARD:

15% off Lilly's Maple Butter

expires 12.13.08

No rain checks

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Tick...Tock...

15 Shopping Days Left Until Christmas...

choose nofo...choose joy

Joy brings lilt to the lungs!

Blessing Bowls:

These bowls full of messages are the ideal grandparent, teacher, coach, or retirement gift. The keepsake bowl is presented in a box with blank notes on which you write a personal message to the recipient.

It's a grand way to tell someone just how much they mean to you, and we think it's our best "group" gift!

READER REWARD:

15% off tree ornaments

Expires 12.12.08

No rain checks

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

16 Shopping Days Left Until Christmas...

choose nofo...choose joy

Wish for joy for everyone.

Diffusers are confusing to some folks - a new concept of dispensing scent, with no flame or spray nozzle.

With diffusers, the scent is concentrated in the oil and is absorbed by the reeds and released into the room. To refresh the scent, you simply turn the reeds over.

Think about all the places where a flame is unwelcome - like a nursing home or hospital or dorm room. A diffuser, which continues to release scent, is perfect in these situations.

For the holidays, Seda Holiday and Thymes Frazier Fir will make any room smell like Christmas without lighting a match.

READER REWARD:

15% off Seda diffusers

Expires 12.11.08.

No rain checks.

Monday, December 8, 2008

17 Shopping Days Left Until Christmas...

choose nofo...choose joy

Don't delay joy. Be joyful now!

Who'd have thought that the world's largest Gummy Bear would have originated in Raleigh, North Carolina? Well, it comes from the Tarheel State. Oh, my!

We have this enormous, lovable, edible, almost 4-pound bear in cherry red and apple green for the holidays

Sunday, December 7, 2008

18 Shopping Days Left Until Christmas...

choose nofo...choose joy

Joy puts sparkle in your eyes!

Nofo has the happiest buddha lamps and banks. These pleasant, cheery buddhas are a great gift to remind folks to search for peace and harmony in their lives.

They'll cheer you right up, even if you're not on a hunt for serenity. They're just so darn cute! We have tiny pocket buddhas and golden buddha ornaments for the tree too.

Don't miss our lighted peace sign tree topper and the PEACE soap.

READER REWARD:

10 % off tinsel Christmas trees.

Expires 12.09.08.

No rain checks.

Saturday, December 6, 2008

19 Shopping Days Left Until Christmas

choose nofo...choose joy

Think joyful thoughts!

There's so much to see at Nofo. Did you notice the beautiful Ingle glass fruit and vegetable ornaments?

We know someone who decorates a tree in her dining room

Friday, December 5, 2008

20 Shopping Days Left Until Christmas...

Brightly colored kimonoas from Sophie Golightly are so feminine and pretty. With traditional flowing sleeves and wrap around styling, these kimonas are perfect for the pretty ladies in your life.

@ the pig...

Santa's coming to Nofo @ the pig tomorrow from 11:00-2:00!

READER REWARD:

15% off Sophie Golightly kimona

Expires 12.07.08

No rain checks.

Reminder: We put baskets together for businesses every day. Call or come in, and we'll help you design a basket you'll be proud to present.