sip + shop market and a mother’s day gift

 last thursday my friend, kate, and i attended a sip + shop in uptown charlotte
it was held at 7th street market and i found out about it through facebook 
we grabbed a glass of wine and strolled throughout the both cute & organic space
i love supporting local shop owners 
it took a few hours for us to explore
we talked to the vendors, who were all really friendly 
and i shopped for mother’s day- i was going to see my mom that weekend and she loves sentimental/handmade gifts from charlotte
here are a few snapshots:
 there is fresh produce, a wine bar, coffee, pastries, sandwiches, and pizza in the market daily
 they also had live music which created a great vibe
and i love this table runner- anything with poms ♥
 below are photos from my very favorite shop of the day – more on this soon!
 also, here are a few more photos from my trip to cincinnati
where i gave my mom her present and she loved it!
 adored this gold chandelier in downtown/across from where we had some mexican on dos de mayo
 here is the gift i gave my mom 
a pretty in pink {our favorite movie to watch when i was a kid} hobnail candle- target
a bay st bar of handmade soap {our old street}
a mint green owl coffee mug {she buys me owl decor sometimes}
and a wood bracelet {made from the olive trees in israel} 

how are you showing love to your mom?

 mr. monaco surprised me wednesday with pretty flowers and a homemade dinner
aren’t they beautiful!
 
thank you to all who entered our amy heitman etsy giveaway! 
any exciting weekend plans? 
and happy mother’s day!
 hope it’s wonderful
 
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Comments (28)

  • Mattie @ Northwest Native

    May 8, 2015 at 4:35 pm

    A sip and shop sounds wonderful! When I drink wine while shopping, it's online shopping in pajamas (which is great too). That gift for your mom is perfect!

    1. nelle monaco

      May 15, 2015 at 4:23 pm

      it was so fun! thank you so much, mattie! you are so sweet ♥

  • Jasmine @ The Jasmine Maria

    May 8, 2015 at 5:05 pm

    jewelry are so pretty!!!

    1. nelle monaco

      May 15, 2015 at 4:23 pm

      thank you so much! i loved it all…

  • Life As You Live It

    May 8, 2015 at 5:27 pm

    So many goodies, I love that table runner!! Have a wonderful weekend!

    1. nelle monaco

      May 15, 2015 at 4:24 pm

      it was a lot of fun.. and i really wanted to buy that but i held off… the poms ♥♥

  • Coach Donna Ward

    May 8, 2015 at 6:56 pm

    Hi Nell – this looks like such a fun place to be – sip and shop, loving it – and the shopping looks extraordinary! Hoping you have a wonderful Mother's Day – we will be spending it with my son! 🙂

    1. nelle monaco

      May 15, 2015 at 4:24 pm

      hope your mother's day was wonderful! thank you so much, donna! ♥ it was a lot of fun!

  • Unknown

    May 8, 2015 at 7:02 pm

    I'm obsessed. I love this, sip and shop!

    1. nelle monaco

      May 15, 2015 at 4:24 pm

      it was so fun! thank you, brianna! hope you had a great week!

  • Lisa D

    May 8, 2015 at 8:06 pm

    Those chips and salsa look so good! I could eat chips and salsa for every meal haha. That gift for your mom is so cute!

    1. nelle monaco

      May 15, 2015 at 4:25 pm

      so yummy and thank you so much- she loved it! you are so sweet, lisa! have a great day and weekend

  • Shonda

    May 8, 2015 at 9:30 pm

    Like your mother, I enjoy handmade gifts as well. It is a labor of love.

    1. nelle monaco

      May 15, 2015 at 4:25 pm

      yes! and so much more special- I feel the same way! thank you, shonda!

  • Brittany@TheLadyLawyer

    May 8, 2015 at 9:56 pm

    Sip and Shop sounds right up my ally!!

    1. nelle monaco

      May 15, 2015 at 4:25 pm

      so fun! hope you are having a great week, brittany!

  • Unknown

    May 8, 2015 at 11:19 pm

    What is the name of the Etsy shop that sells the earrings pictured above ? something-boutique ?
    Thank you !

    1. nelle monaco

      May 15, 2015 at 4:27 pm

      hi! here is the site- planning on featuring on here soon, too! etsy.com/shop/CLTBoutique?ref=shopinfo_shophome_leftnav ♥

  • Unknown

    May 9, 2015 at 12:42 am

    Sip and shops are so much fun! I am dying over those bangles!

    1. nelle monaco

      May 15, 2015 at 4:27 pm

      so fun! thank you so much, logan!

  • Justine Y @ Little Dove

    May 9, 2015 at 3:11 am

    That sounds like so much fun! And I love the thoughtful touches in your mothers day gifts. 🙂

    1. nelle monaco

      May 15, 2015 at 4:28 pm

      thank you so much, justine! you are so sweet ♥

  • Unknown

    May 9, 2015 at 7:06 pm

    I have never heard of a sip and shop before! Do they usually have non-alcoholic drinks as well?

    1. nelle monaco

      May 15, 2015 at 4:28 pm

      hi! yes, they had fresh juices and coffee! 🙂

  • Budgeting Belle 80

    May 9, 2015 at 9:03 pm

    I never heard of this place before! I have to check it out if I am ever in Charlotte. Thanks for blogging about such a great place in NC!

    1. nelle monaco

      May 15, 2015 at 4:29 pm

      you are so welcome! it was a lot of fun! have a great day, lanae and thanks for the love!

  • Emily @ Ember Grey

    May 10, 2015 at 3:05 am

    Oh, I need a sip & shop in my life ASAP. How perfect! How dangerous! ha! 😉 Happy weekend, friend!

    1. nelle monaco

      May 15, 2015 at 4:29 pm

      it was a lot of fun! thanks, emily! HAVE THE BEST TIME this weekend!! can't wait to see photos! ♥ xo

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