Black and White at Tea Time

July 19, 2013 |

Beautiful small cabinet to hold tea supplies, liqueurs (and liquors, but we’re not telling), and everything else you might need in the hostess line.

Lovely restored white cabinet; crystal door pulls.

Fancy a cup of tea? Lovely assorted cups-and-saucers, porcelain and bone china. Priced separately.

We know–it’s a coffee pot. Iced coffee works, too.

Should the tea you serve be more of the “Long Island” variety than the “sweet, unsweet, or sun” tea your grandmother would have served, you may want to consider some of our barware supplies.

Bottle openers on a pewter tray, and a few paperweights.

Pink Flowers, Everywhere.

July 5, 2013 |

One of our displays is blooming with pink flowers. On china, that is. Ruffly glass candy dishes and vases. Swans and shepherdesses. Tea cups, creamers, sugar bowls.

Assorted floral china pieces.

Priced individually. If you see something you love, hurry in. This display changes regularly.

We just hung this adorable pair of enameled candle sconces! If you like pink floral china, you’ll love these:

A pair of small, pink-flowered candle sconces.

Cookies!

July 3, 2013 |

Do you have a cookie monster in your life? Someone who just loves a sweet treat in the afternoon with a cup of coffee? We have original and chocolate chunk shortbread cookies… perfect for a dunk.

Original Scottish and Chocolate Chunk Shortbread Cookies from the Salem Baking Company.

If you’re not a shortbread fan, try the Classic Sugar, Meyer Lemon, or Ginger Spice Moravian cookies. Be warned–it’s hard to eat just one! (or four…) We suggest you buy an extra tube to hide if you need to save some for a party.

Classic Sugar, Meyer Lemon, and Ginger Spice Moravian cookies from the Salem Baking Company.

Finally, for the chocolate lover, try the “dipped in chocolate” variety.

Toasted Coconut, and Mint, both Dipped in Chocolate, Moravian Cookies from the Salem Baking Company.

Make sure you ask our staff about their favorites. Everyone has a favorite!

My Sista’s Salsa: New at Affordable Chic!

May 30, 2013 |

Last time I was in the store, Sallie gave me a jar of My Sista’s Salsa to test. Wowiola! I am not a foodie, by a long stretch, so I was a little concerned that I’d have to be polite and find something nice to say about it.

My Sista’s Salsa: great tasting salsa for your summer picnics!

No problem there! I love this salsa! (And so does everyone else who tried it.)

We tested it in several situations; by the time I remembered to take pictures, we were eating it simply, with corn chips. Great taste, with much more going on than the “plain-old” tomato-with-cilantro-and-some-heat you get in most restaurant offerings. Peppery; interesting.

My Sista’s Salsa on a corn chip–you can (almost) count all the ingredients! and you can tell, this is NOT a “mostly tomato paste” salsa!

And most of what any hostess wants to see: gone. No polite, “Sure, I had some and it was OK.” Instead, proof of good taste: it’s gone.

Here’s what every great hostess wants to see at the end of her party: GONE!

Try some. It’s in the fine foods section by the front windows, just across from monograms. Put it in your summer gift baskets. Take a jar for the fridge at the beach. Won’t be long before you’ll be buying it by the case for your friends.

Prissy Plates

May 22, 2013 |

We have Prissy Plates at Affordable Chic–come in to see how they work!

(If you need a monogram or a different color than white, give us just a little time before your event.)

Prissy Plates–change their look from party to party with different ribbon and bows.

From the Prissy Plates website: Prissy plates are Fun, Functional & Festive! Prissy Plates offers tableware and decorative items with changeable ribbon for any season or occasion.

Look closely–we have bows, ribbon, and Prissy Plates in lots of colors!

Prissy Plates are perfect for serving whatever your heart desires, making quite a statement. Woven with coordinating ribbon which can be easily removed for cleaning, these plates are sure to leave an impression.

We sell ribbon and bows so you can decorate your plates if you’re giving them as a gift; use your own ribbon to coordinate with linens and table decorations for different events. Prissy Plates are sold individually. Come into the store; we have more than would fit in the image!

Love Bird Amber Candy Dish

May 12, 2013 |

Adorable love birds adorn the lid of this small amber candy dish.

Love birds on the lid of an amber candy dish

This small lidded dish could hold anything, if you don’t need candy nearby. It’d look fabulous in the powder room if you put a tiny battery-operated candle inside to make the glass glow! (Shown illuminated from the outside–it glows all by itself!)

Birds in a Nest

May 10, 2013 |

Fill a nest full of quiet, un-messy beautiful birds for spring! These glass bird ornaments arrive sitting on their own tiny nest, or you can group a handful of them into a larger nest for a centerpiece, side table decoration, or finishing touch on a topiary.

Bird (ornaments) in a nest

Tinsel tails. Nest, $7.00. Birds, $4.25 each.

Oyster Balls!

May 7, 2013 |

The perfect summertime table decoration. Let one of these oyster spheres hold your napkins in the breeze; put a few under the hall table; use them as a centerpiece with candles and other assorted beachy treasures.

Oyster Ball, Small

Smaller Oyster Sphere, $65.

Set them on a plinth or a large candlestick. Rest them in the corner; on a tabletop. These Oyster Spheres will start a conversation! Natural shells; use padding on surfaces that could be scratched.

Oyster Ball, large.

Larger Oyster Ball, $75. Approximately 12″ diameter.

Crystal Basket

April 15, 2013 |

Crystal Basket

Round Crystal Basket with diamond-patterned handle.

This is a round crystal basket, roughly as wide as it is tall. Diamond pattern on the handle. Imagine it full of fruit, ornaments, or holiday decoration, or leave it where the sun can find it to throw rainbows all around your room. $30. Crystal is clear; tint is from flash on camera.

This would make a great Mother’s Day gift! Can you imagine how surprised the bride will be if you give her a gift basket and this is the basket?

Stylish Witty Stationary Pads

March 6, 2013 |

Have something to say (or write)? Affordable Chic offers you a variety of colorful polka dot or embellished stationary pads, some of which have quotes. These trendy pads are held together by large colorful bows and have cute little sayings at the bottom. They really say it all with witty quotes at the bottom.

-Come visit Affordable Chic and get inspired.

We’re open Monday – Saturday 10am – 6pm, and hope you will make it a habit to stop by and see what we have for you. If you see something here you can’t do without, please call us now at 919-846-0676 to find out if we still have it.

Make Affordable Chic your first stop for all your gifts, personal and home accessories and furniture. We hope you’ll want to tell your friends that Affordable Chic is “My Raleigh Boutique”.

2315 Lynn Road, Suite 106

Raleigh, NC 27612

919-846-0676

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Affordable Chic, Gift Shop and Furniture Store in Raleigh, NC