Jen and Dwight

Jen and Dwight
Our Life

Monday, July 19, 2010

Where are we registered?

OK, so we've been asked this a few times. Wow, totally forgot that part. We just want you all to come and have fun!

Seriously though, there isn't a whole lot we can say about all that. We'll list some of our favorite places and a few things we'd like. We'll do some looking around and see if any of the below actually have registries and let you know if that's a success

IKEA- even though our closest one is in Charlotte, we find that we can spend hours in here looking at stuff. Top picks- big picture frames (black): some even have beautiful black and white photography included, mood lights, anything LED, nice cloth napkins

Trader Joe's- same distance, but anything from here we love (minus tomato products-Dwight)

Home Depot and Lowes- who's not improving their home? While we have our fair share of tools and gadgets, we still seem to visit these weekly

Ross and TJ Max- We really like getting a deal and they aim to please

EarthFare and Greenlife- our local health/environment conscious grocery stores

Target- Our favorite of the "big box" stores

ITEMS:
  • Negative Ion Salt Lights
  • Fountains (Indoor or Out)
  • Koi pond with waterfall
  • Big Coffee Mugs- Preferably hand made (you can't get enough good coffee, see below)
  • Coffee- Fair Trade or Organic preferred and beans
  • White or neutral salad size bowls- like what you are served in a nice restaurant. Cereal bowls just don't seem to cut it presentation-wise
  • Nice Kitchen towels or utensils- getting kind of tired of the multicolor plastic and stained ones we have now
  • Organization tools, boxes, shelves, etc.- sigh, like most people, we already have way too much of way too many things
That's a start at least and hope that helps inquiring minds.

Discounted room block until August 1 and other lodging options

The Lake Lure Inn and Spa, where we are getting married, has extended the 15% off room rates until August 1st. You will need to call them directly at 828-625-2525 and ask for the Boos/Dabbs block.

Also, there is a really nice lodge called the Esmeralda in Chimney Rock http://www.theesmeralda.com/ and this web site http://www.distinctivemtnlodging.com/Lodging.html has a useful map view with various house rental options starting at two days. There are literally a ton of little places to stay, like this one http://www.chimneyrockinn.net/index.html and at all prices.

Good luck searching. Please, let us know if you have any questions or problems.