Keeping the Business in Small Businesses

It's summertime and I am sure you have either been on vacation or are planning a vacation soon. Whenever I am traveling I wander down roads with no idea where I am heading, I eat where the locals eat and I step into all the little shops in town or along the way. I like to support small, local businesses because they are the heart of a town.

I encourage you to head down the unknown path and pay a visit to those local, small town businesses. You never know who you will meet, the conversations you will have and the treasures you will find.

Shop local wherever your travels take you. It makes a difference to the owners and the town and you will be very glad you did.

Hot Hot Hot

What a hot summer it has been so far. I don't remember a summer that has been this hot, this early. This is a quick post to wish everyone a safe summer and don't forget to stop by and see us for your wine and beer needs. Also, for those summer weddings and engagement parties, remember our wonderful selection of pottery, paintings and NC gourmet goodies.

Heading to the coast each weekend? Make MyleStone your last stop out of town and pick up your wine and beer. If you have a favorite wine you buy at the grocery store, let us know...we can get the same items for you. Same for your favorite craft brewed beer. If you are enjoying it at your favorite restaurant in this area, then we can get it for you!

Hope your travels this summer take you to some wonderful places. Don't forget to shop local wherever the roads take you.

Wine Tasting at MyleStone

We are having our May wine tasting this Thursday, May 20 from 5:30-7:30. Please come join us for some wonderful wines.

We are very excited about our wines for Thursday's wine tasting. The wines that have been selected are perfect for any summer gathering or for that beautiful evening on the back porch as the sun is setting over Eastern North Carolina!

We will start off with Redtree Moscato, something slightly sweet and refreshing, then move on to Salvard Unique Sauvignon Blanc. Sauvignon Blancs are perfectly light and crisp for the summer heat. We will also offer Ass Kisser Chardonnay, of course, we love the label! Our two reds are the fruity Budini Malbec and the yummy Chocolate Box Cherry Chocolate which is a blend of Grenache, Shiraz, and Mataro.

Please come see us and stay tuned for more updates on our new artists!! So excited about this summer!

Yadkin Valley Wine Festival

So excited about this weekend!!! I will be heading West to Elkin to visit with a dear friend and to spend the day drinking wonderful NC wine! I will also be checking out some new vendors while there and hope you like what I bring back!!

If you are located in the western part of NC or if you are just looking for a weekend get-away, then head to the mountains for some delicious wine and a great time.

See you soon at MyleStone.

Back from Malawi and Ready for Spring!!

Hello all and sorry again for the delay in posting. I was on a recent business trip to Malawi and just returned last week. I so love that part of the world and encourage anyone, if you ever get the chance, to make a plan to visit. You will learn tons about the culture and you will actually learn a lot about yourself. You will quickly see how to appreciate what you have.

Whenever I travel, I always, always shop local and try to support the community. I bring back items that are made in that country and when possible, in the actual community. This is what MyleStone is all about as well...providing you with items made by local and regional artists. We are always looking for unique, thoughtful gifts. There is nothing better than the receiver of the gift knowing you picked something special for them that is one-of-a-kind.

Please come see us for those gifts for Mother's Day and graduations that are right around the corner. Need something special for your children's teacher? We've got that too.

Look forward to seeing you soon.

St. Patrick's Day

I love St. Patrick's Day...it is a wonderful, happy day! And, let's be honest...a darn good excuse to drink. Whether you are drinking beer or wine come see us at MyleStone. We have plenty for you to choose from.

While you are at MyleStone, check out our new items...wood boxes, jewelry, paintings and a new gourmet item, BBQ sauce. We are looking hard to find unique NC only products to offer you such as honey, hot sauces, peanuts and possibly even cheese.

We will keep you posted on our new items but stop in when you are here in the big city of Farmville. We have great wines, great beer and great art from local and regional artists. We can't wait to see you!

Is Spring Really On Its Way???

Hello all and happy almost Spring! As usual, March blew in like a lion...we'll have to wait and see if she leaves like a lamb. I like this saying quite a lot actually because I am a March 1 baby. I like to think things were a bit crazy and wild the day I came into the world!

This was a big birthday for me...I turned 40. I so remember when I was younger and thought people that were 40 were so mature and just seemed, well, older. I don't feel that mature and I don't feel old. I AM thinking this is going to be a wonderful year and I can't wait.

Things are bustling at the store and we just had our March wine tasting this past Friday. What a fabulous turnout! Thanks to everyone who attended! I sure hope you had fun. We have some wonderful new wines in so please come check them out.

We also are getting new art in as well as some gourmet items. We are doing our best to bring fresh new items to MyleStone and we look forward to seeing you soon.

Come see us!