On February 26, 2009, I was invited to speak at the 2009 Entrepreneurs Forum at NC State University. Being a former textile student at NC State it was/is an absolute pleasure to give back and help out anyway I can. I really enjoyed meeting and speaking with the students and faculty. I was very flattered and honored to be asked to sit next to such seasoned business men. The event was structured as a forum where we shared about our experiences and then took questions from the moderator and the audience. Panelist included Charles Stewart, owner of dyeing company Tumbling Colors, Stephen Fraser, partner of Spoonflower, Inc.and Tom Dixon, owner of Executive Cutting Edge & East Coast Wear. I would like to thank Erin Powell Smith, Tim Clapp, Nancy L. Cassill, all the faculty members and officers of the NC State Entrepreneurship Club for the opportunity to be a part of this amazing event. I would also like to thank Sarah Ewald for mentioning RainyDay Bridalwear in this lovely article in the Technician (NC State Newspaper). Click on link below to read the full article.
In the College of Textiles, James Spratley, senior in textile and apparel management, is president of the Textile Entrepreneurs Club. The TEC is geared towards students who are interested in entrepreneurship as well as textiles, and was started in fall 2007 by Madison Owen, senior in textile and apparel management.
“As a part of the National Entrepreneurship Week, the Textile Entrepreneurship Club hosted the Textile Entrepreneurship Forum to bring together local textile entrepreneurs, students and faculty members,” Spratley said.
The event was structured as a forum where the entrepreneurs shared about their experiences and then took questions from the moderator and the audience. Panelists included Charles Stewart, owner of dyeing company Tumbling Colors, and Christina Wight of Rainyday Bridalwear. Stewart and Wight are alumni of the College of Textiles.
According to Spratley, the event was a great success with over 70 students in attendance.
This collection is truly unique and one of a kind. Each piece is individually designed and hand crafted by Jewelry Artisan Heather Campbell. Mrs. Campbell was born and raised here in North Carolina, she is the manager at Dovecote, a unique and charming gift shop located in Fearrington Village. Heather’s handmade jewelry is inspired by natures simple beauty. Her designs are modern and contemporary but still capture all the grace and artistry of traditional jewelry designs. These small works of art are perfect for a bride to give her bridesmaids, and with a small color swatch of the bridesmaids dress Heather will custom design coordinating jewelry that will hold a cherished memory of the brides special day. Not only is her jewelry beautiful but she is an incredible and talented artist to work with!
Today I had the pleasure to visit the ” Spa at Bell House ” located on Salisbury Street in down town Pittsboro, NC. The Bell House is one of Pittsboro’s historical homes that has been restored, remodeled and converted into a luxurious day spa. Owner Pat Staley and husband Jeff opened the doors to the Spa at Bell House in the fall of 2008.
I had an appointment with Janet Frazier, a lovely and extremely talented Esthetician to show me a makeup line called ” Youngblood“. As soon as I walked into this spa- I was taken away with a warm welcome, every need and desire was met with old fashioned southern hospitality and exceptional care. Instantly I felt relaxed and in a small piece of heaven, the owner Pat Staley gave me a tour of the spa, each room is so lovely and very inviting- the decor was subdued and calming, from the soothing music to the running water, trust me-you will not be disappointed! The Spa at Bell House, a serene, southern charm hideaway offers a complete line of services to treat yourself or someone special, from Signature Facials, Massage Therapies and Hand Treatments to the customizable packages you are able to Relax, Restore and Unwind. I really encourage you to visit the ” Spa at Bell House “and check out the menu!
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On February 26, 2009, I was invited to speak at the 2009 Entrepreneurs Forum at NC State University. Being a former textile student at NC State it was/is an absolute pleasure to give back and help out anyway I can. I really enjoyed meeting and speaking with the students and faculty. I was very flattered and honored to be asked to sit next to such seasoned business men. The event was structured as a forum where we shared about our experiences and then took questions from the moderator and the audience. Panelist included Charles Stewart, owner of dyeing company Tumbling Colors, Stephen Fraser, partner of Spoonflower, Inc.and Tom Dixon, owner of Executive Cutting Edge & East Coast Wear. I would like to thank Erin Powell Smith, Tim Clapp, Nancy L. Cassill, all the faculty members and officers of the NC State Entrepreneurship Club for the opportunity to be a part of this amazing event. I would also like to thank Sarah Ewald for mentioning RainyDay Bridalwear in this lovely article in the Technician (NC State Newspaper). Click on link below to read the full article.
