Author: Blueplate PR
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MUSC College of Pharmacy Moves In: Studio A Completes Restoration of Historic House in Charleston
May 15, 2008 (CHARLESTON, SC) – The 1802 Anderson House in downtown Charleston, once in complete disrepair despite its historical significance, has found a new life as much-needed office space for the Medical University of South Carolina’s College of Pharmacy. Architect Whitney Powers, principal of Studio A in Charleston, designed the restoration and adaptive reuse…
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ArtCo Surf Presents “The Pursuit of Happiness: A Collection of Classic Modes of Coastal Transportation”
May 14, 2008 (WILMINGTON, NC) – ArtCo Surf, a new Raleigh, NC-based company that creates and produces one-of-a-kind and limited edition surfboards, skateboards, beach cruiser bicycles, and its own apparel line, will unveil its third annual exhibit entitled “The Pursuit of Happiness: A Collection of Classic Modes of Coastal Transportation” on Friday, May 23, at…
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Superyacht UK Tour Proves The Time Is Right For Setzer Design Group’s New “Vision”
May 15, 2008 (CARY, NC) – When superyacht architect Ward Setzer of Setzer Design Group joined the 2008 Superyacht United Kingdom Tour of Excellence in April, he was after more than a good look at Britain’s shipyards and updates on the UK supply chain. He was also looking for proof that a new series of…
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Porto Brings Sustainable Furniture Movement to NC Designer Show Home
May 13, 2008 (CHAPEL HILL, NC) – Among the many beautifully appointed rooms in Preservation North Carolina’s 2008 Designer Show Home in Chapel Hill, the Family Room and Office represented more than just the art of interior design. Michael Perry, co-owner of Porto in Raleigh and Chapel Hill, designed these two rooms to prove that…
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International Beauty Expert Joins Samuel Cole Salon
May 7, 2008 (RALEIGH, NC)–Internationally renowned hair colorist and beauty expert Yvette Cannas has joined the award-winning team of stylists at Samuel Cole Salon in North Raleigh. Trained at the Vidal Sasoon Academy in London, Cannas has won numerous awards for her work, including the prestigious Hair Colorist of the Year award presented by Canadian…
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Developer Launches “The Oaks Tree Renewal Program” with Trees Across Raleigh, Inc.
May 7, 2008 (RALEIGH, NC) – Grubb Ventures, developer of The Oaks at Fallon Park residential neighborhood in Raleigh’s historic Five Points area, has promised to donate $100 to Trees Across Raleigh, Inc. for every new home sold within the development, beginning this month. Trees Across Raleigh is a volunteer organization that holds tree plantings…
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Salon Moxie Hosts “Pick Flowers, Not Fights”
April 24, 2008 (RALEIGH, NC) — “Pick Flowers, Not Fights,” a collection of mixed-media works by emerging Raleigh artist Jennifer Machuca, will be on display in Salon Moxie from May 1 until June 30 as part of the North Raleigh hair salon’s on-going revolving art exhibits. Machuca studied art at Louisburg College and East Carolina…
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Historic Charleston Foundation Honors “Green” Church Addition by Frank Harmon
April 24, 2008 (CHARLESTON, SC) — Raleigh, NC-based architect Frank Harmon, FAIA, joined the Circular Congregational Church Building Committee Thursday, April 24, in Charleston when the Historic Charleston Foundation presented the group with the Robert N.S. and Patti Foos Whitelaw Founder Award for the completely “green” Sunday School facility he designed. The addition to the…
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Samuel Cole Salon, Salon Moxie Prepare Strut ’08 Models For Two Nights On The Town
April 23, 2008 (RALEIGH, NC) – When the models come out to play during “Meet the Models,” two Raleigh events to help promote STRUT ’08, they’re offer more than a preview of the haute couture you can expect on the runway on Saturday, May 3, in North Hills. They’re also offer an up-close look at…
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Commitment to Sustainability, Community: Porto Named “Retail Star” by Home Accents Today
April 21, 2008 (RALEIGH,CHAPEL HILL, NC) – When Home Accents Today magazine announced its “50 Retail Stars” recent, Porto of Raleigh and Chapel Hill was among them. Home Accents Today is a premier trade magazine for the home accents industry. The editors’ annual list recognizes enterprising retailers who are experiencing success in their respective markets…
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