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Throw a LOCAL Anniversary Party!

by TrishJuly 26, 2010

When it came time to throw my in laws (who I adore by the way) a 50th Anniversary party, I knew what I had to do! Keep it simple, keep it beautiful and KEEP IT LOCAL! (Even if some of the most important family members were from out of town… giggle, snort!) When having a [...]

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Fun Find Friday ~ Give*A*Way #2

by TrishJuly 9, 2010

To see the way Anni Frohlich sees is to find potential everywhere. In the aftermath of hurricane Andrew, Anni rescued two things in her hometown of Miami. The first was her beloved Pansy, a snaggle-toothed pup who turned into Anni’s constant companion of 17 years. The second was a whole heap of 50 broken [...]

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Green DIY Project

by TrishJuly 7, 2010

From T-Shirt to Tote Bag: Easy DIY Project
So many great ideas out there in terms of being creative with items and here is one that is easy and fun! As part of her Gold Award Project, Winston-Salem Girl Scout Margaret Patterson combined her love of sewing and passion for the environment by turning [...]

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Buff Natural Nail Bar

by TrishJune 28, 2010

For perfect summertime nails and toes, check out Buff Natural Nail Bar – a real find located in The Village at North Elm in Greensboro. Though I used to wear acrylics for more years than I care to admit, I finally made the switch two summers ago and have been a loyal customer ever [...]

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The Saltbox

by TrishJune 18, 2010
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Do you know about The Saltbox on State Street in Greensboro? We have discovered a great find in the Triad full of Folk Art, Furniture and Custom Lighting. This Greensboro store has been around for over 35 years!  Take a few minutes to drink in the fabulous pictures Trish took during our visit!  She [...]

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Introducing…The Green Samaritan

by TrishJune 14, 2010
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Hello Triad! I am thrilled to be joining SEEK to start sharing all the great green finds throughout the Greensboro, Winston-Salem and High Point! Don’t forget to join my Facebook Page to keep up with my regular updates and green tips! And I Twitter too @GreenSamaritan!

As I look back on my years growing up in [...]

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Fun Find Friday

by TrishJune 11, 2010
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Here at Seek the Triad, we are kicking off “Fun Find Friday”, just in time for Father’s Day! Our goal this summer is to bring you simple, “Fun Finds” in the Triad with just a quick picture or three and their locations.
Do you know of a fun find here in the Triad??? E-mail Trish Naylor [...]

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Katie Wall Art ~ Abstract Art

by TrishMay 14, 2010

Abstract art can be a little scary. After all, the rules change. One plus two does not necessarily add up to three in this realm. Instead, the art is all about self-expression. The swirl of a blue line against an orange blob can be more than the sum of its parts. Together, the marks can [...]

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Meet Christina~Marry Me Local

by TrishMay 10, 2010
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When we were first told about Christina and her new venture, Seek knew in a second that we were going to love this girl!!! Christina has started her 12 month wedding plans and has decided that not only is she going to blog her adventures, but it’s ALL LOCAL!!! Can you believe it Triad? She [...]

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The Shindig

by TrishApril 30, 2010
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Shin-diggity Dog!
Aka…The Shindig, Sunday, May 2nd 12-6 p.m.
What, pray tell, is a shindig you ask? In essence it’s a dance, a celebration, a party full of merrymaking and exuberance! The best part of all is that this one is free! On Sunday, May 2nd in Downtown Greensboro at the 300 block of South [...]

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Re-use you Grandma’s goods!

by TrishApril 28, 2010
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It all began with my empty dining room table. I have a clear view of it from my kitchen and foyer and it made me feel a little dreary. As they say, “Spring has sprung” and I decided to let it spring right onto my table with the hope it would lift my spirits. [...]

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Turning into my Mother

by TrishApril 23, 2010
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Just in time for mother’s day:
Last weekend I was driving around with the sun-roof down and the Dixie Chicks cranked up when I caught myself doing something my mother always did. I was tapping my hand on my knee… over and over and over again– just like Mom used to in the minivan. [...]

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N.I.C.E. and Green ~ Natural Interior Care Experts

by MJMarch 4, 2010
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It is MJ here, your resident Green, Healthy, Natural, and whatever else kind of name you want to call me, girl! I’m super excited today to tell you about one of our latest sponsors N.I.C.E. and Green! First, let me give you a little background so you can truly appreciate the status of [...]

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Thrill of the Hunt ~ Crafty Inspiration!

by MJFebruary 17, 2010
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Trish was on a hunt for a vintage broach for a project she has been working on. She knew right where to go, Thrill of the Hunt. Carol got it right when she picked the name for her Greensboro store. Her store is packed with so many vintage goodies! Here are [...]

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Countryside Designs Inc. ~ Day 22 Give*A*Way

by TrishDecember 22, 2009
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When you call on Tana at C.D.I., you’re calling on a woman who can do just about anything with a paintbrush and a sewing needle. Tana has worked with decorators from all over the state, fauxed million dollar homes, decorated personal homes and businesses for the holidays.  Bring her a picture of any window treatment [...]

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Dwelling ~ Day 4 {Give*A*Way}

by TrishDecember 4, 2009
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The outside of Dwelling is as intriguing as the inside. Dwelling is located on the first floor of an over 200 year old building on the corner of Lake Brandt Road and Highway 150 in Summerfield. The building reflects the foundation of the Eco Friendly gifts and decor inside.
Support your local merchants and [...]

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Just Be

by TrishNovember 22, 2009
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Do not miss this Downtown Greensboro gem this holiday season, or any other season for that matter! It is loaded with jewelry, clothing, books, cookbooks and so many more unique and wonderful things.
It is called Just Be, and is located at 352 S. Elm Street, in Greensboro. Owner Christina Brown has done an [...]

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Dwelling is going Pink!

by TrishOctober 13, 2009
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Sticks and Stones Clay Oven Pizza ~ Give*A*Way!

by MJOctober 5, 2009
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One our missions at SEEK is to give local businesses a voice to share their products and services with the Triad. We were recently turned on to Stick and Stones Clay Oven Pizza, a restaurant that celebrates sustainability and organic operations by purchasing as many fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients they can get their [...]

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Mary’s Downtown Greensboro

by TrishSeptember 28, 2009
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Looking for a cool unusual place to find “Finds” for and around your house or office? Mary’s is the epitome of “Going Green”. She has scads of salvaged pieces in the store taken out of homes, buildings and even letters off vintage signs. There are ALL kinds of unique items to help decorate your [...]

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Hillsdale Farmers Market

by TrishSeptember 9, 2009
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Where can you go grab some local goods from the Northwest Greensboro/Summerfield area on a Saturday morning? Here at Dwelling located at highway 150 and Lake Brandt Rd. This is the new local “meeting place” to pick-up artisan breads, local honey, in-season/organic veggie’s, homemade pound-cakes, fresh nut spreads, local Greek baked pastries, artfully arranged flowers, [...]

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Lap Top Lunches

by MJSeptember 3, 2009
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Back to school for me equals “Back to Packing Lunch”. This year I’m armed with a new and fresh approach to packing lunch thanks to Laptop Lunches.
I stumbled upon some Laptop Lunches lunch boxes in a store in Asheville North Carolina recently. I mentally noted the website and eagerly checked them out the [...]

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