Dressed for Comfort….and Style
We’ve spent the last several days inside – thanks to an endless deluge of rain from Hurricane Florence. Our family is safe and sound….and comfortable as we wait out the rest of this tough weather. While fall remains my all time favorite season in the...With Love from the Carolinas
Friends, As many of you know, National is headquartered in Lexington, NC. This week, our entire state is preparing for a massive storm fondly referred to as “Flo” by the locals. We’re battening down the hatches along the coast and preparing for a...Fall Florals for All Day
From blouses to loungewear, our design team has incorporated the beautiful outdoors and brought fall inspiration to this season’s new pieces. (I’ve included three of my must-haves!) Some may assume fall selections are dark and visually flat. But our...Preparing for a Getaway
Just two days after Labor Day, I was back on the road for a meeting with colleagues from National (more to come on our adventures!) With a family to tend to before leaving, I spent a few extra minutes jotting a list and checking it twice to make certain I had the...Labor Day in Wilmington
Happy Labor Day from Wilmington! I love this holiday – the start of a school year (which feels a bit like a refresh for me). The end of summer (I do not like warm weather). And of course with that…the start of fall. This weekend, we set sail in the blue...Preparing for Fall in the Kitchen
Yes – of course I cook in the summer. But let’s be honest. It’s already blazing hot outside, so my cooking is pretty simple. Some baked chicken and roasted veggies with a fresh summer salad for color – that’s been the routine around here....Wrapping Up for Fall
It is no secret – fall is my absolute favorite season of the year. I love nothing more than a walk in the cool night breeze and dinner with my family around our outdoor fireplace. And my other favorite part of the season? Cozy clothes in warm color ways and...Summer Playlist
The Carolinas are well known for beautiful outdoor music venues. When our family travels to Blowing Rock, we enjoy Fridays on the Lawn – an event at the Inn at Ragged Gardens held each week throughout the summer and early fall. here in Wilmington, I’ve had...Fall Inspired Outfits
From summer to fall – it’s happening so quickly! In the Carolinas, we opt for layering throughout the transition from summer to fall. We can experience a beautiful 80 degree day and move right into a “cold front” chilling the evening to a brisk...
I am Parker. My mom, Lynda, is the owner and President of National Wholesale. We are a woman’s apparel company that I’m hoping you know about but if not, you’ll be inspired to learn. We’ve been around since 1952. And the business was started by my entrepreneurial grandfather
So, this is my story.
And in a way, yours too. Welcome.
