Upgrade your space for a fresh start with up to 60% off everything home. | Photos provided by Wayfair
If upgrading your home is on your list of New Year’s resolutions, consider it done. You can ring in 2025 with fabulous new furniture, delightful decor, and so much more — at up to 60% off — thanks to Wayfair’s End-of-Year Clearance Sale.
Here’s what we’re eyeing during this last-chance sale (happening now through Wednesday, Jan. 1). We think some of these could help with our other goals, too. Pro tip: You can shop by room.
Vitamix blender: From smoothies to soups, this top-rated appliance can blend it all.
Sleek motion sensor trash can: Because this lid opens automatically, the fingerprint-resistant stainless steel is a bonus.
Blackstone griddle: This portable cooking station, perfect for the patio, tailgating, and camping, is ideal for grilling meat, seafood, vegetables, and more.
Bedroom
Linen upholstered bed: Understated yet elegant, this bed sets the stage for a cozy and refined room.
The Taylor Party: Taylor Swift Night | 9 p.m. | Asheville Music Hall | $15 | The Eras Tour may be over, but this local dance party is just getting started featuring many of Taylor Swift’s iconic songs.
Garden Folk Holiday Special | 7 p.m. | The Grey Eagle | $12+ | Previously known as “Open Folk,” eight artists will each perform a variety of holiday songs inspired by the classics.
Open Mic Night | 7:30-11 p.m. | One World Brewing — Downtown | Free | Sign-ups begin an hour before the show if you are looking to test new material in front of a crowd.
Tuesday, Dec. 24
Holiday Pop-Up Shop | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Center for Craft | Cost of purchases | This is the final day to pick up any last-minute gifts from local artists, creators, small businesses, and vendors.
Volunteers needed. Beloved Asheville is seeking skilled photographers and videographers to capture the hard work that is being done across WNC. If you are interested, shoot an email to Beloved Asheville.
Holiday
Buncombe County offices will be closed from Tuesday, Dec. 24 through Thursday, Dec. 26, and Wednesday, Jan. 1. During that time, certain services, including community care stations, debris removal, and FEMA’s Disaster Recovery Center, won’t be in operation or will have altered hours — see the full schedule.
Wellness
If you’re seeking mental health support as we recover this holiday season, Buncombe County shared five resources and helplines people can access for free.
Eat
Mëhfil is making sure the community is fed this holiday season by passing out free meals on Monday, Dec. 23 at 11:45 a.m. The Indian restaurant will be dishing out options like chicken tikka masala, vegan saag tofu, and naan.
Number
$15 million. That’s how much The Duke Endowment has allocated for Hurricane Helene relief across North Carolina + South Carolina. Reports show that most of these funds have gone to the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina’s Emergency and Disaster Response Fund and the Central Carolina Community Foundation. (WLOS)
Opening
Krispy Kreme — located at 960 Patton Ave. — is aiming for a 2025 reopening, according to a new report. Previously, it was unclear what would happen to the then-closed donut shop, as the building was posted for sale in fall 2023. (Asheville Citizen-Times)
Shop
The holidays are here — and with them come extra expenses. Regain control of seasonal credit card debt with a 0% intro APR credit card. Experts scoped out this top option that offers a long interest-free period and earns up to 20,000 miles after spending $500 in the first three months.*
Tech
If new phones are on your family’s Christmas list, you can switch to the Total 5G+ Unlimited plan and receive up to four free Samsung Galaxy A35 5G phones. Enjoy unlimited talk, text, data, and hotspot with 12x faster speeds, all backed by “America’s Favorite Network.”Make the switch.*
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🎁 Don’t miss these last-minute gift picks
Including a cute necklace and a Kindle remote page turner. | Graphic by 6AM City
Need a last-minute holiday gift that will ship quickly? Shop five great gifts available with Prime two-day shipping.
Layering initial necklace | $15.99 | Ship it fast, but make it feel personal with this 14K gold necklace displaying their first name initial.
Magnetic portable power bank charger | $37.99 | Perfect for the friend whose phone is always dying, this portable charger offers on-the-go power.
Candle warmer lamp + Thymes Fraiser Fir Candle | $39.99 + $36.00 | Make a candle extra special by pairing it with a warmer lamp that will make it last longer with flame-free heat.
Happy Friday, AVL. If you are reading this, I’m packing my bags for a holiday trip to the Big Apple (any bets on what I’ll forget?). I hope you’re winding down for the year, too. Thanks for letting me pop in this month, and I’m sure I’ll be back soon. Until next year, Asheville.
