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Both stores will have door prizes and giveaways, and Ponthieux’s will have free jewelry the real start to the holiday season is the Sunday before Thanksgiving, when the cleaning. Special gifts on offer will include the Pearl of the Piedmont line, designed and Augusta Road Business Association holds its ever-popular Holiday Open House.

This year, the event will be held Sunday, November 19, from 1pm - 5 pm, made right in the store. Named after two descriptions of Greenville dating to the with special events taking place up and down this charming historic 1800s, the collection features white baroque freshwater pearls surrounded by thoroughfare. emeralds. “People seem to like that it’s something that represents Greenville Guests won’t want to miss the gift ideas and special deals, but this and showcases its history and uniqueness,” she said. family-friendly event is much more than just a shopping extravaganza.

Over at Kate Carlyle, a variety of special holiday treats will be offered, The Holiday Open House is a beloved tradition for even the shoppingas well as free gift-wrapping, while Twill is putting many of its most shy, with hot cocoa, door prizes, carriage rides, music and of popular offerings at 20 percent off, including sweaters and course a visit from Santa and his elves. denim.

While getting into the spirit of the holidays and checking Gage’s, in August Commons, will be holding drawings for off items from shopping lists, guests can also take pride in discounts and door prizes, and Pigtails & Crewcuts will be giving back to the community. Each location will be collecting www. O nly O n A ugusta.com helping children create their own ornament to take home. “We donations for the Samaritan House, an organization that wanted to make it more activity-oriented, to have something provides food for those in need. the kids can make and take,” said owner Caroline Dover. Custom gift bags - with The Instagram contest ramps up the fun, and offers a chance to win a shopping a selection of hair accessories, charms, earrings, bubble bath and more - will be 20 spree at the amazing shops on Augusta Road. To enter, find the Holiday Open percent off the entire week before the event and at the Open House.

House Elf, snap a photo and post it on Instagram, tagging @onlyonaugusta with the The shopping centers will offer fun places to gather, but don’t miss the free-standing hashtag #hohonaugusta2017. businesses along Augusta Road for more holiday fun. For a free sample that is a taste The shops will be decked out in holiday finery as part of the 7th annual Lights on of the holidays, visit Vaughn Russell Candy Kitchen, where they will also be handing Augusta competition. Augusta Road is beautiful in every season, but don’t miss this out bottles of water for parched shoppers. This is the time to pick those stocking chance to see the decorations, the sales, the excitement and, most of all, the people stuffers and hostess gifts, because with each purchase of specialty chocolate, truffles that make these businesses such a pleasure to shop and visit. and the like, get a free gift of a bag, koozie, or prepackaged chocolate.

Palmetto Olive Oil will have free cooking demonstrations and a drawing to win a FESTIVE FINDS salad-in-a-jar party for 10. Don’t miss antiques shop The Rock House for not only beautiful gift ideas and home accents, but also an English trifle bar along with hot “Holiday Open House puts me and everyone in a festive mood,” said Christy cider and coffee bar.

Jordal, owner of Paws & Claws pet boutique. “The stores are decorated and filled Though food trucks and treats will be plentiful, there are also many popular with perfect gifts and the activities create a fun, family atmosphere. It’s a great way restaurants that will be open before, during and after Holiday Open House, to support local businesses and kick off the holiday shopping season.” including the Blockhouse Restaurant and Throughout the three-mile corridor, guests Oyster Bar, Subway and the Common Cure. will find plenty to make a memorable Sunday The businesses will be ready to offer afternoon. At Augusta Village, Paisley & great deals and old-fashioned fun, and Paper and Ponthieux’s Jewelry Design Studio Dover said the Holiday Open House is have teamed up to host food trucks, including a great way to help the Augusta Road lip-smackin’ Smokin’ Blues BBQ. Wanda businesses stand apart from the pack.

Ponthieux, who owns the jewelry shop with “There’s so much in this city to choose husband Mike, said the food trucks are a new from,” she said. “But here, the focus is addition to the Augusta Village area. more on community, and visiting, and “It’s a great family outing to do after church,” camaraderie, so it’s just perfect for kicking she said. “People can eat, do some shopping off the holiday season.” and work on some wish lists.” Visitors can jot

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Family spotlight A Trail Tradition

THE ROCK HOUSE ANTIQUES

The Conroy family: Michael and Meredith with their four kids.

Growing up just off Augusta Road In the 1990s, Meredith Conroy always looked forward to going to the Holiday Open House with her mom and sister, seeing the displays, sampling the treats and bumping into friends – including one from the North Pole. Now, Conroy is bringing the fun to the next generation, attending the event each year with husband Michael and their four kids, ages 6 to 10.

“They love it,” she said. “It’s got a standing spot on our calendar from year to year.”

“We look forward to Family traditions are an important part of the it jump-starting our holidays, and local Augusta Road businesses are delighted to see their Holiday Open House holiday season each become a favorite event for area families year year. The Holiday after year. Now living nearby in Gower, Conroy loves checking in at some of her favorite shops, Open House is the scoring great deals and getting into a festive best place to get frame of mind.

Her favorite aspect of the event is visiting your holiday season stores – especially Elephant’s Trunk and Gage’s – started off right!” to find great gift ideas for her children and family, Her kids leave the shopping to mom, and say they look forward to riding in a horse-drawn carriage, sampling Christmas treats – especially at the Bakery Off Augusta – and, of course, meeting Santa. “This event is fun for the whole family,” Conroy said. “There is something everyone can enjoy.”

She finds that the event is much more social than typical shopping excursions, and the activities and local feel set it apart. “We love to run into friends while hopping from shopping center to shopping center,” she said.

Though since the 1990s she has switched roles, from child to parent, she still feels that Christmas anticipation on Augusta Road – maybe even moreso now, thanks to the excitement of her children. Conroy plans to maintain the tradition as long as possible.

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Holiday Open House Weekend Saturday 10-6 & Sunday 1-5 English Trifle Bar, Hot Cider and Coffee Bar India Hicks - Life Style and Holiday Collection Enter to win Rock House Gift Certificates Enjoy special sales throughout the shop Sunday 2-3 pm NUTCRACKER excerpts performed by International Ballet

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Open House Festivities, Shopping Centers Augusta Village Paisley & Paper & Ponthieux’s Jewelry Design Studio – We are thrilled this year at to have Food Truck, “Smokin’ Blues BBQ”, for you to enjoy while you shop along with “Pretty Pots” Truck to help you create your Holiday Wreaths. We will be having Giveaways & Door Prizes. So stop by for lunch, shopping and fill out your Wish List so Santa knows exactly what you want for Christmas!

Capers Place Enjoy Macarons by Jonathan Caleb, Kids Ornament Decorating, Christmas Tree Lighting & Story Time by Betty Farr at 3 pm, and Free Gift Wrap By All. Tootsies Children’s Shoes – 20% OFF All Boots during Holiday Open House only.

Paws and Claws – First look at holiday inventory. Free gift with purchase!

Savvy – Jumpstart your holiday shopping with 20% off entire purchase this day only!

Reedy River Dentistry – Stop in for a Free Gift Bag and get free teeth whitening with scheduled new patient appointment.

Vann & Liv – Enjoy 20% OFF Entire Purchase (during HOH only).

Salon Beverly – FEATURING OUR BLOWOUT BAR – Special this day only…purchase 4 or more Blowouts for only $30 each! All Blowouts include complimentary glass of wine!

Lewis Plaza Greenbrier Cottage – 25% off everything in the store, exclusions apply, during the event.

Giggles –Grand Opening celebration!

Drop by to enter raffle & receive first hour free coupon. Kids activities and more!

Plaza Jewelers – 30% off all Sterling Silver Jewelry. 25% off all in-stock jewelry.

DJ to Christmas music, visit with Santa and enjoy some wonderful surprises!

Muse Shoe Studio – 25% off everything in the store, excluding jewelry, during the event.

Alisa Marie Fine Lingerie – 25% off slippers and robes.

Twill – 20% off Sweaters and Denim for HOH.

The UPS Store – 10% OFF SHIPPING with their ad in this publication.

Gage’s – Holiday Treats and drawing for discounts and door prizes.

H&R Block – Get up to $1,000 today with an Emerald Advance.

The Elephant’s Trunk – Treemendous Ornament Making. Plus, bring your camera for pictures with Santa.

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Wells Fargo – Enjoy up to $100 in Welcome bonuses.

Vestique – Cupcakes, cocoa, and 15% OFF.

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4Rooms – $50 Gift Cards for $35, Spin The Prize Wheel for Discounts. Plus enjoy Holiday treats and Drinks.

Kate Carlyle – A variety of special holiday treats.

Start the season with a carriage ride at Augusta Commons. Dance with the

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Specials & Promotions will perform excerpts from The Nutcracker!

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L’s On Augusta Designer & boutique clothing just for you, new accessories that sparkle, and gift items, too. Door prizes! Specials!

Refreshments and Fun! offering 20% off custom made gift bags during the entire week leading up to HOH as well as the actual day.

Free Standing Businesses Vaughn Russell Candy Kitchen Free gift with purchase. Choose from bag, Koozie, small bag of our

prepackaged choc. We will also have free sample tasting and bottle of water.

The Bakery Off Augusta Come taste our HOLIDAY TREATS on Sevier Street!

Palmetto Olive Oil Co. 2-Free Cooking Demos and Register to win a Salad in a Jar Party for 10! We will be giving away a free 60ml bottle with

Charity Outreach

The Rock House Antiques English Trifle Bar, Hot Cider and Coffee Bar back by popular demand. Make your own English Trifle on Saturday and Sunday. We celebrate all weekend with sales and markdowns throughout the shop plus enter to win $100 Gift Certificate Drawing. Saturday and Sunday pop-up: India Hicks Lifestyle! Also Sunday – International Ballet dancers

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Enjoy a meal or snack before during and after Holiday Open House – Blockhouse Restaurant and Oyster Bar, Davani’s, McAlister’s Deli, Subway, and The Common Cure.

Collection jars for The Samaritan House located at participating merchants.

Place money and your change in the collection box to help make a difference this holiday season. For more information on what The Samaritan House does for the community, visit http://www. thesamaritanhous.org/

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As exciting as it can be to find what we want to receive under the tree, the Augusta Road Business Association knows it can be even more fulfilling to help others this time of year. Holiday Open House is the perfect time to pitch in to help those in our community – and show children that pitching in is part of the spirit of the season.

This year, as always, participating businesses will set out donation collection boxes to raise funds for the Samaritan House, a local charity that oversees the collection and distribution of food and clothing to those in need.

The Samaritan House of Greenville, which ARBA has supported for several years, is a faith-based cooperative

made up of six sponsoring churches along with individuals and community groups. The food

distribution center spends about $1,000 per week on food for needy clients and does not receive support from large corporations, so every donation makes a big difference.

Caroline Dover, owner of Pigtails & Crewcuts in Augusta Commons, is new to the Open House after just opening her business last year, but said she appreciated the effort to bring a community service element to the event.

“Last year we raised funds, and we’ll definitely do that again,” she said. “We also did a food drive last year, so right now, we’re planning out what we’re doing this year. I like that the focus is on the community.”

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Join us for the Holiday Open House and see our New Location on Saturday, November 18th, 10-6 and Sunday, November 19th, 1-5!

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• Cookie Trays • Gingerbread • Pumpkin Pound Cake • Cakes and Pies • Gritibänz • Stollen And more!

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7th Annual Lights on Augusta Sponsored by TALK Magazine

The shops and businesses on Augusta Road take on a festive glow each year, which is equal parts seasonal spirit and the spirit of friendly competition. For the seventh year, ARBA has hosted the increasingly popular Lights on Augusta competition, this year sponsored by TALK Magazine.

All ARBA members are invited to deck out their shops for the month of December, and the Augusta Road community turns out in full force to decide the winner. Voting is online at www.onlyonaugusta.com, and lasts from Dec. 1 through Dec. 31.

Many members pull out all the stops with over-the-top decor and word-of-mouth campaigns, which not only creates an eye-popping spectacle for shoppers and visitors at the Holiday Open House, but also encourages participation and camaraderie between shops.

Caroline Dover at Pigtails & Crewcuts was told last year - her first year in business - that Carol Kilby at the Rock House Antiques was the formidable opponent to beat, with an always-beautiful display.

“We knew it was partly the decor, but also getting people to vote, so I worked social media to ask people to vote,” Dover said. Her Danishstyle snow village, with fairy lights, natural wood and shades of white, ended up taking top prize, with defending champion Rock House taking second. They even turned a hair bow turnstile into an elaborate tree.

This year, in an effort to hold on to her title, Dover and her staff will be going for a bright, colorful, cartoon-style look, though the exact

details are still under wraps.

No matter who takes top prize, she appreciates how the Lights on Augusta contest adds excitement to the event for business owners while spreading joy to shoppers and visitors throughout the season. “When all of the places are decorated, it’s just like an old-fashioned Christmas,” she said.

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The list of 2017 participants can be found at www.onlyonaugusta.com

The 2016 winners were: 1st Place – Pigtails & Crewcuts: Haircuts for Kids - Greenville 2nd Place – The Rock House Antiques 3rd Place – Paws & Claws

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We appreciate your involvement in celebrating the holidays on Augusta.

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Enter the Instagram Contest win a Shopping Spree - #hohonaugusta2017 capture and share the Holiday Open House moments Holiday Open House is already an Instagram-worthy event, with festive holiday decor, gorgeous displays of gifts and treats and fun activities around ever y corner. But if guests need even more motivation to share the fun on social media, how about a $500 shopping spree at many of the great Augusta Road retailers?

This year, there is a new twist on the giveaway. Participants simply need to look for a new addition to the event – the Holiday Open House Elf. She’ll be visiting all of the event locations throughout the day, spreading Christmas cheer and posing for photos.

Just grab a picture with her and post it on Instagram, tagging @onlyonaugusta and using the hashtag #hohonaugusta2017.

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the elf, and will choose a random winner, who will receive more than $500 in gift certificates from participating businesses. That should make gift-buying a breeze for one lucky winner – or allow for some exciting splurges on unique merchandise.

Wanda Ponthieux at Ponthieux Jewelr y Design Studio has been participating in Holiday Open House since the shop opened 16 years ago, and is excited for this new addition to the fun. “It really adds a new aspect to it,” she said. “Before, people just took pictures of doing the activities, but this year, they ’ll be looking for the elf, which will be fun.”

Many shops will be offering door prizes and giveaways, but don’t miss the elf and the opportunity to walk away with the biggest prize of the day!

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