About Judy C
Judy C., self-proclaimed cynic and fashionista, is a travel connoisseur by trade. She considers a perfect Sunday as one spent eating brunch at an undiscovered new eatery, hitting up a sample sale to snag the perfect pair of jeans, and finishing it all up with a TiVo-watching binge. She grew up in New York City and attended college in Boston, but considers the best vintage stores to be in Asheville, NC. Judy is currently focusing much of her energy on training for her first marathon in the hope of running the Boston Marathon in April 2009, planning her destination wedding on Paradise Island in the Bahamas, and looking for the perfect summer hideaway in Portland, Maine.
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January 8th, 2008 by judy c
Vintage Clothes Shopping
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Asheville, North Carolina is known to have the kind of innovative music and art scene that rivals even the biggest artistic communities of the world. But who would have thought that some of the best vintage clothing stores outside of Manhattan could be found here as well? Well, as I wandered through the unique and colorful shops that line downtown Asheville during my latest trip, I found just that!
Here’s some of my recommendations:
Most definitely check out Ragtime Vintage Clothing, conveniently located at 20 E. Walnut Street. This top shop is filled with the coolest vintage fashions for both men and women. Think hip 80’s tees, well-worn Levis and fitted jackets.
I snagged a really awesome white pea coat from 1960 (at just $30, it was a steal!). I secretly think it was serendipity since the jacket was just put on the floor an hour beforehand and fit like it was tailored specifically for me. Russ, the store clerk, helped me pick out a really cool satin scarf that I wear as a belt (just $4!) and a men’s fedora (for $12). There was way more that I could have bought at bottom of the barrel prices, but my luggage could only hold so much. They don’t have a website, but can be reached at 828-225-8889.
I also recommend Rags Reborn, a chic boutique just for women located at 1 W. Walnut Street. The owner, Trish Marshall, has a great sense of what modern women are looking for in their clothing and doesn’t disappoint with a great assortment of jackets, skirts and dresses. Their website is under construction, but they can be reached at 828-253-4488.
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December 20th, 2007 by judy c
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Are you still without plans to ring in 2008? Then look no further than Balsam Mountain Inn in Balsam, North Carolina. On New Year’s Eve, the Inn is hosting a group of talented folk artists to perform in a private setting at their popular “” event. Check out such artists as , , , and .
Plus, indulge in a spectacular gourmet dinner buffet consisting of Stuffed Lobster Tails, Carved Pork Steamship Round, Grilled Asparagus, 100-Year-Old-Scotch Pudding, Individual Centennial Baked Alaska and more. And don’t forget the obligatory midnight toast! Good company, great food, excellent music and champagne…what more do you need? For reservations, call 828-224-9498.
Other North Carolina New Year’s Eve events include and .
Do you have anything planned in the area for New Year’s Eve? If so, leave a comment and let us know.
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October 23rd, 2007 by judy c
The Blue Ridge Parkway in the fall
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It’s not too late to see the foliage change and the seasonal flowers bloom along the Blue Ridge Parkway this season! According to VirtualBlueRidge.com, “wildflowers still dominate many areas, as Sunflower, Ironweed, Goldenrod, Beebalm, and Joe-Pye Weed light up the roadside especially in the agricultural lands adjacent to the Parkway.”
But catch the color while you can because the strong rain and wind expected later this week will force the leaves to decorate more of the ground than the trees themselves.
For weekly recorded updates about the foliage, dial the Blue Ridge Parkway Information Line at 828-298-0398 ext. 7. Click here for a listing of tree species’ along the Parkway, as well as details about they colors they burst into during fall.
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