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OUR VIEW FROM THE MARKET HOUSE The Hidden Gem of Downtown Fayetteville by JEFF CASHWELL show Conexion Latina where she informs local Latinos about up and coming events Downtown Fayetteville is filled with dynamic establishments run by passionate in and around Fayetteville. risk-takers who are devoted to the community. Our View from the Market House The beauty of Moonstone is the customer service. "I like to spend time with showcases the businesses and entrepreneurs that make downtown shine. my customers and form a relationship with my clients," Angarita said. "I know Downtown Fayetteville is buzzing with activity. No matter the need, downtown their names and stay in touch with them." Forming a bond with offers a wide array of services filled with small business owners eager customers allows Angarita to have insight that allows her to craft to make an impression. Nestled among the many shops of Hay Street the right piece of jewelry. is a unique family-owned business, Moonstone Jewelry. Moonstone By working with Angarita to craft pieces, customers no longer have Jewelry is an out-of-this-world jewelry store experience. Inside, the to worry about plain, generic trinkets. The personal involvement with walls are lined with an assortment of eye-catching earrings, necklaces the crafting and design process practically guarantees satisfaction. "We and rings — many of which created by designer/owner Samantha are different and I love when people come to see something unique Angarita. Upon entering, customers are greeted by the bubbly Angarita and they can afford it." She said. "We can work with their budget." in her haute couture, high fashion showroom. Moonstone Jewelry Much of the jewelry lining the walls was not designed by Angarita but strives to be different by creating a personalized shopping experience was selected by the owner herself. "I go hunting for jewelry. I can tell where customers can request their own unique, exclusive piece to be where each piece is coming from," she said. "People like to know the designed at an affordable price. story behind it." Point to anything in her store and there's a tale to tell. "I love it. I love what I do," Angarita said. "This is my dream-comeAngarita stressed that downtown is the to-be place in Fayetteville. true job." Just last year, she was designated one of the Fayetteville "We have everything in downtown," she said. It's her hope that by Observer's 40 Under Forty as a future up and coming leader in working cooperatively with other shops, they can begin to bring more the Fayetteville community. In addition to owning and operating business to everyone downtown. a business, Angarita is busy raising a family with her husband Joel Moonstone Jewelry is located at 306 Hay St and is open from who's in the military. "My biggest supporter is my husband," she said. 10:30am to 5:30 pm. If you're looking for exclusive, unique and "My son also helps on the weekends, he loves helping his mom, he's Samantha Angarita, owner of custom designed jewelry with great customer service, don't exclude become a familiar face for customers." Moonstone Jewelry. Moonstone from your shopping adventure. Also, Originally from Venezuela, Angarita moved to the Fayetteville area while visiting Historic Downtown Fayetteville, eight years ago. She learned English and began taking courses at experience the other fine quality shops, art venues and restaurants FTCC. In Venezuela she owned a consulting business before moving to the States. No that define the "downtown" experience. There are dozens of equally stranger to entrepreneurship, she was eager to jump at the opportunity to run another wonderful experiences waiting to business, this time in jewelry. "Everyone on my dad's side is an artist," Angarita be found in historic Downtown explained. "I wanted to find a way to express myself artistically, which I found in JEFF CASHWELL, Intern. COMMENTS? Editor@upandcomingweekly.com. Fayetteville. Moonstone." Aside from her work with Moonstone, she also hosts the local television Have a "Manly" Lunch with Dad! 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Ribs • Lasagna • Fried Chicken Smoked Beef Sausage • Beef Tips • And More! Celebrate Lunch with Dad! $15.95 What's going on in our community? We can help you learn what is happening in and around Fayetteville! In print and online! at Holiday Inn Bordeaux Dinner and Sports with Dad 5 p.m. - Close Look for it online now at www.upandcomingweekly.com. $2 Drafts • 40¢ Wings • $7 All American Burger U.S. Open Final Round • Game 5 of the NBA Finals Happy Father's Day 1707 Owen Drive • Fayetteville, NC 28304 910.323.0111 www.HIBordeaux.com WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM Connecting a Community 208 Rowan St. 910.484.6200 JUNE 12-18, 2013 UCW 19