This is a wonderful new store in Lumina Station that my friend and client, Karen Hampton opened recently.  The store, Open House, is where you are always welcome.  Open House carries these fine companies:  Arte Italica, Tritter Feefer, Gallery Design, Bougainvillea, Lacefield Designs, A-! Papers, Pear-Sun, Timeworks, Roma Frames, Lux Candles, Nouvelle Candles, Botanicus Diffusers, K & K Designs, Pillow Quotes, Terra Traditions, Bauer International, Jewelry, Food Items which you are welcome to sample, and so much more!  Open House also offers complimentary gift wrapping which makes gift giving even easier!  Lumina Station is located at 1900 Eastwood Road on the way to Wrightsville Beach.  The website is www.theopenhouseboutique.com.  This is my new favorite store!  To learn more about Open House or Wilmington Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395 or visit my website at www.livingbythecoast.com.

This weekend is the 25th annual Holiday Flotilla at Wrightsville Beach.  The festival in the park will be on Saturday from 10 am until 4pm.  There will be an Arts & Craft Show, performing artists, children’s rides, entertainment and other attractions.  Trot Nixon will also be at the park between 1 and 2pm signing autographs.  There will be plenty of food and refreshments.  At 6pm a fireworks volley will kick off the parade and the boats will begin their procession.  After the show their will be a traditional fireworks display.  To learn more about the NC Holiday Flotilla or Wilmington Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395 or visit my webiste at www.livingbythecoast.com.

Pender County is getting closer to obtaining a boat ramp.  Currently Hampstead residents have to drive to Wrightsville Beach or Surf City to put their boat in the water.  The ramp is located off of Lewis Road in Hampstead.  To learn more about this topic or Wilmington Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395 or visit me at www.livingbythecoast.com.

I was reading about a new Holiday tradition that is starting at Mayfaire Town Center on Friday, November 28th at 6:30pm.  There will be a one-of-a-kind outdoor Winter Wonderland complete with snow!  Mayfaire is creating a unique, memorable experience that will make the magic of the holiday season even brighter.  Mayfaire Town Center is located on Military Cutoff at Eastwood Road near Wrightsville Beach.  To learn more about Mayfaire Town Center or Wilmington Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395 or visit my website at www.livingbythecoast.com.

This is a fantastic value in Sunn Aire condos.  Sunn Aire condos are located in central Wilmington making them convenient to Historic Downtown Wilmington, UNCW, I-40 and Wrightsville Beach.  To learn more about Sunn Aire condos or Wilmington Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395 or visit my website at www.livingbythecoast.com.

The Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue team has won a national award for being some of the best lifeguards in the country.  Their rip current awareness program is a model for such programs around the country.  To learn more about the Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue or Wrightsville Beach Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395 or visit me at www.livingbythecoast.com.  

There are some fun events going on this weekend!  Try to fit looking at Wilmington Real Estate into your day.  There are plenty of open houses and great deals out there!   Here is the line up: 

• RIVERFRONT FARMER’S MARKET, Saturday from 8am-12:30pm on Water Street in Downtown Wilmington.
• NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH, Saturday at Cape Fear Community College.  This Saturday there will be a point artifact identification workshop. 
• 14TH ANNUAL CUCALORUS FILM FESTIVAL, through Saturday at Jengo’s Playhouse in Historic Downtown Wilmington.  Screening over 200 documentaries, features and shorts, the festival draws visitors from around the world.
• ROCK AND ROLL GODS, Thursday through Saturday at The Brown Coat Pub & Theatre.  Set in the 70’s the plays delves into the music, culture and the world at that time.
• EVIL DEAD:  THE MUSICAL, Friday through Sunday at the City Stage.
• CANDLELIGHT TOURS OF MOORES CREEK, Saturday at Moores Creek National Battlefield from 7-9pm.  Free!
• HIDDEN BATTLESHIP, Saturday, 8am at the Battleship North Carolina.  A three hour behind the scenes tour of the battleship.
• NC HOLIDAY FLOTILLA 5K RUN & FUN LOOP WALK, Saturday at 9am.  Start and finish at the Wrightsville Beach Town Park.  Registration begins at 7:30am and the race starts at 9am. 
• SANTA ARRIVES!, Saturday, 10am at Independence Mall. 
• HALYBURTON FALL NATURE FESTIVAL, Saturday at 10am.  Enjoy hayrides, birds of prey presentation, snake and turtle feeding, nature exhibitors, music and much more. 
• RUTHIE FOSTER, Saturday, 8pm at UNCW’s Kenan Auditorium.

To learn more about any of these weekend events or Wilmington Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395 or visit my website at www.livingbythecoast.com.