We Are DTR - Downtown Raleigh

03/18/2025

Is there life after a business closure? I wrote about this in my latest blog. https://www.greenmonkeyraleigh.com/s/stories/do-you-believe-in-life-after-a-business-closure-2

03/17/2025

Here is Drew and I having lunch at one of our favorite lunch spots in downtown Raleigh. Do you see Drew repping one of my T-shirts designs: Be Kind Be Happy Be Human! The Mecca

03/10/2025

Visiting The Raleigh Wine Shop today for a meeting and social. They have a big selection of wine , cheese and charcuterie snacks. Isn’t it time you visit The Raleigh Wine Shop

12/09/2024

🎄 Holiday Shopping Made Stylish! 🎄

Rusty Sutton of The Green Monkey and Robert Courts YBYMortgage NMLS #116120 teamed up for another holiday shopping video, this time featuring the talented Brooke Wiggs of Origami styling! 🛍✨

Origami is the art of transforming a flat sheet of paper into a stunning work of art through learned folding techniques. Brooke brings this concept to fashion—if your style feels like that flat sheet of paper, she can teach you techniques to use over and over to ORIGAMI YOUR STYLE! 🌟

Check out the video to see how Brooke is helping Raleigh shine brighter this holiday season with her creative and empowering approach to personal styling. It’s the perfect way to find your holiday look or give the gift of confidence! 💃

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https://yourbackyardraleigh.comhttps://www.facebook.com/YourBackYardRaleigh/

12/06/2024

🎄 Shop Local This Holiday Season! 🎄

Looking for the perfect holiday treats to delight your taste buds and support local? 🍫✨

Rusty Sutton (The Green Monkey) and Robert Courts YBYMortgage NMLS #116120 reached out to Videri Chocolate Factory in Downtown Raleigh to chat with owner Sam Ratto about their incredible holiday lineup! 🎥

From Peppermint Dark Chocolate Bars to Chocolate-Covered Marshmallow Trees, flavored Popcorn, creamy caramels, hot chocolate, and festive peppermint Nonpareils—you’ll find something for everyone on your list (and maybe a little something for yourself 😉).

Check out the video to learn more about these locally made goodies and how Videri Chocolate Factory is bringing the holiday cheer! Let’s make this season sweet by shopping local. ❤️

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https://yourbackyardraleigh.com

11/18/2024

With Copperline Plant Company – I'm on a streak! I've been a top fan for 3 months in a row. 🎉

Just saying...

11/14/2024

🎄✨ Have a Holly Raleigh Holiday with Rusty Sutton and me! ✨🎄
Rusty Sutton from The Green Monkey and I, Robert Courts YBYMortgage NMLS #116120, are excited to bring you this new video series highlighting the best of Raleigh’s local businesses! 🛍️💚

Together, we created We Are DTR as a platform to promote and support our amazing small businesses here in Downtown Raleigh. By choosing to Shop Local, you’ll find unique, high-quality goods and services while giving a BIG economic boost to our beloved city. 🌆💪

In this first video, we’re featuring The Green Monkey, where you can design personalized gifts like custom T-shirts, ornaments, coffee mugs, and hoodies—perfect for holiday giving! 🎁🎨 (Just make sure your designs aren’t copyrighted 😉).

And this is just the beginning! Keep an eye on the We Are DTR page, where we’ll be introducing you to more of Raleigh’s grooviest downtown businesses throughout the season. Let’s spread holiday cheer and support our local community! 🎉❤️

10/23/2024

Raleigh! Pop over to 5-Points and check out Retro Modern Furnishings! Their anniversary is just 2 days away.