Raleigh Shopping Spree Event

One of my annual Raleigh traditions in October, is going to the Junior League “Shopping Spree” event at the Raleigh Convention Center. It’s a female dominated show where men are seen few and far between. There are hundreds of vendors that come out from all over the country. Last year I remember a lot of monogrammed stuff. This year the big thing was food, jewelry and one of a kind clothing.

I taste tested some coffees and tried a few dips. And I tried a red velvet or red devil cupcake and a muffin sample.

I also found a Michael Stars vendor who sold Michael Stars shirts for $25. Woo-hoo!

And along the way a unique vintage silver vendor caught my eye. I think I spent the most time at this booth. It was neat to see all the different sayings and designs. The silver/pewter pieces were made in New Mexico.

Another fav’rite of mine is the Kazur jewelry booth. The women of Africa make this jewelry.  And speaking of jewelry, I also stopped in a booth where you can make your own locket and then add photos.  I love lockets.  I think the vintage concept is back in.

I also met this woman who sold some really unique jackets. I just had to try a few on.  Her business is “It’s All About Mie-Mie”.

It’s easy to spend a few hours at this place. But don’t expect to find gifts for men. It’s really a woman’s gift event. You might set out well intentioned to find some gifts but most of us end up buying for ourselves. That’s what happened to the shopper in me.

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Category: Raleigh Events