Hickory Living Magazine!

Fixtures & more owners, Anne, Grace, and Nell are featured on the cover of the December issue of Hickory Living Magazine! The magazine is distributed at more than 250 locations, including the Fixtures & more showroom! Check it out!

Facebook!

fixtures & more is now on Facebook! Keep up-to-date on the most recent sales, products, and happenings at fixtures & more via Facebook! Find us on Facebook!

Gallery of Gifts

fixtures & more is a featured vendor at the Gallery of Gifts on Friday, December 3, 2010 from 4pm - 8pm & Saturday, December 4, 2010 from 9am - 2pm at the Newton-Conover Auditorium. Join us for local, handmade and artisan gifts, food, Santa for the children, and youth art classes to make holiday ornaments. Come see the beautifully decorated Christmas trees in the gallery sponsored by fixtures & more and enjoy the sights and sounds of the holidays as you shop for unique holiday treats!

Current Vendors Include

Jewelry by Earth DeLight
Angel Prints & Gifts by Vae Hamilton
Original Art by Melissa Crosson
Heather Sigmon - Thirty-One
Andrea Beatty - Mary Kay
Lillians - Holiday Gifts
Animal Prints by Lucy Lofland
Alyssa Taylor – Clay beads/jewelry
Tommy Edwards – musician with The Heart of Virginia Foundation (CD release)
Stephen Hoke – Jewelry/Art
Fixtures & More
Millermark Pens
Jewelry by Ana Cristina Godoy
Wine by Lake James Cellars
Pottery by Amanda Dobbins
Dianne Elliott with her book Forever & Beyond

Our Story

fixtures & more is a family-owned and operated business in the town of Newton, North Carolina. It was started by Anne Abernethy Wepner and her daughters Grace Wepner Ludtke and Nell Wepner in 2010 in an effort to create jobs in the local community and to refurbish existing commercial space that had become vacant. “We wanted to do something that would brighten everyone’s day,” says Mrs. Wepner, and thus the idea of a lighting and plumbing fixture store was born.

The vision of fixtures & more was to create a “one stop shop” for interior fixtures, thereby sparing customers the hassle of searching at various locations to match finishes and styles. This goal was enhanced by the expertise of the fixtures & more team and their various experiences within the homebuilding industry in Catawba County. Mrs. Wepner also wished to continue the spirit of entrepreneurship established by her family and, in particular, to build upon the legacy of her grandfather who ran Abernethy Hardware in downtown Newton for many years.

What is now the fixtures & more building was constructed in 2004 as a restaurant and has now been transformed into a stunning showroom space where homeowners and business owners can shop for the latest trends and fashions in home lighting, plumbing, and accessories. Across the street from the showroom is the fixtures & more warehouse which will later house an additional showroom where customers can view new products.

The remodeling of two vacant buildings now occupied by fixtures & more has helped to bring a new spark and vitality to downtown Newton. This spark extends outward as fixtures & more serves the local community as well as the wider state and national market via our e-commerce website to launch in Fall 2010.

The goals of fixtures & more are:
•To provide quality products for our customers.
•To assist customers with their purchases.
•To help customers make the process of customizing and accessorizing their home or business a hassle-free and pleasurable experience

2010 NC Stars Award Winner!

On Wednesday evening, fixtures & more won the 2010 Best Associate Logo Design Award at the Stars Awards Gala presented by the North Carolina Home Builders in Charlotte! Thank you Betsey for your wonderful design!

Our Sales Team

Introducing the fixtures & more sales team - Lisa Panten, Bobbi G, Grace Ludtke & Nell Wepner! Stop by our showroom to experience our products firsthand and consult one-on-one with a member of our experienced sales team! Also, our new Kohler plumbing product display has arrived, so come by and check out the lastest in chic plumbing fixtures!

Magnetic Light Charms!

Instantly add fun to items in your home decor with magnetic light charms! These magnetic charms attach to most metals and come in an assortment of shapes, colors, and sizes, including traditional, holiday, and seasonal styles! They are a quick and easy embellishment to chandeliers, lamps, lamp shade rims, candleholders, wall sconces, candelabras, and more. Simply touch the tip of these charms onto almost any metal surface and instantly add a whimsical element to any accessory! These charming accessories are available to purchase at our showroom! Stop in and take a look!

NEW ITEM - Contemporary Mirror

CYRUS "The King" MIRROR
Dimensions (inches):34 W X 34 H X 1 D
Weight (lbs): 22

Looking for a great mirrored piece to accessorize your space? This contemporary-transitional mirror by Uttermost is the perfect statement piece for your entry way, dining room, living room, bedroom, bathroom, or office! This round, beveled mirror has a wood frame that is accented by several individual beveled mirrors. The frame finish is distressed silver leaf with light antiquing. This mirrored gem is for sale and on display in our showroom, ready to be hung in your home and admired by all. We also have other great mirrors in a variety of shapes and styles available for purchase in our showroom! Stop in and take a look!

NEW ITEM - Red Accent Table

ACCENT TABLE
Dimensions (inches):10 W X 32 H X 32 D
Weight (lbs): 33

This fabulous item by Uttermost just arrived to our showroom! Designed by Matthew Williams, this accent table is made of plantation grown mango wood, hand painted in red, and rubbed through to a natural wood grain. We currently have two of these red beauties for sale in our showroom waiting for their new home! Stop in and take a look!

This accent table is also available to order in black.

Spreading the NEWS!

Hello Friends! We are busy in the showroom, as well as spreading the word of our new showroom in downtown Newton!

On Friday evening, we met with photographer, Leslie Keener for our staff photo shoot for our website! We feel that is important that you get a chance to know us and our experience as professionals in the lighting/plumbing industry. We had so much fun working with Leslie and know that we have some incredible shots to share with you in the near future! We want to thank Leslie and local hair/make-up artist, Nell Wepner for helping us polish our look for the photo shoot. We can't wait to share these photos with you!

In other news, our website should be up and running next month and we can't wait for you to see it! We are having so much fun creating a dynamic website that will engage you as a customer, offering a taste of our products/services, as well as an opportunity to buy our products online. We can't wait for it to officially launch in August!

Also, look for our ad in the August issues of Hickory Living and Sophie Woman's Magazine! These magazines are both free publications available at over 250 locations in Catawba County. We hope that you are having a great summer and can't wait to see you at our showroom!

NEW Madera Collection

Madera Collection



Madera Collection
6- Light Single Tier
L: 38" W: 16 3/4" H: 14 1/2"

This collection is a mixture of rustic elegance and contemporary lighting design, with its antique forged iron/aged walnut finish and cream etched glass. These fixtures are sure to bring warmth and charm to any dining or living space.

Check out the rest of the Madera Collection on the Murray Feiss website or come experience Murray Feiss products firsthand at our showroom! We are now open on Saturdays from 9am-12pm!

Have a wonderful July 4th!

We hope you have a wonderful weekend filled with family, friends, BBQ, and fireworks! fixtures & more will be closed on Monday, July 5 in honor of the holiday weekend. We will reopen on Tuesday, July 6 at 9am!

Showroom Hours

We had over 200 people walk through our beautiful showroom, featuring fashionable lighting and plumbing fixtures, home accessories, and lighting design during our opening weekend! Our showroom in Newton, North Carolina, offers you an opportunity to experience our products firsthand and consult one-on-one with our experienced staff. We are also in the process of launching our official fixtures & more website, featuring an online store! Soon you will able to explore our product lines, place orders, and track orders from the convenience of your own home. Our priority at fixtures & more is to make your build, remodel, or update an efficient and fun process!

Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm Mon-Fri
9:00am-12:00pm Sat (beginning after July 4)
and by appointment

News Article

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at Fixtures & More in downtown Newton on June 17. The new store is located at 213 South College Avenue, in the former Cruisers café building.

The staff invite the public to visit the store and peruse the wide variety of light fixtures, ceiling fans, plumbing fixtures, and accessories on display. Staff spent many hours assembling and installing the hundreds of light fixtures and fans in the store to allow customers to truly experience the product.

Fixtures & More offers expert advice and competitively-priced fixtures and accessories to home buyers, home owners, and home builders.

At the ribbon cutting, Newton Mayor Robert A. Mullinax stated, “This is another step in the redevelopment of downtown Newton. We want you to be a success, and offer our congratulations on your grand opening.”

To view the article and more photographs from the event, please visit the City of Newton website.

Open for Business!

Fixtures & More is officially open for business! On Thursday, June 17, 2010, we participated in an official ribbon cutting ceremony with the Downtown Newton Development Association and Catawba County Chamber of Commerce. We were honored to be joined by over 30 community officials and supporters invited to share in this special day with us. Our guests were treated to a delicious lunch catered by Zanders Coffee House in Newton. We enjoyed wonderful conversation while sharing the beauty of our showroom! We truly appreciate the overwhelming support we have received from our community!



On Thursday evening, we hosted the Home Builders Association’s membership meeting and Builder Appreciation. We were joined by over 90 builders and subcontractors from Catawba County. Our guests enjoyed a Carolina cookout prepared by members of the Home Builders Association. We had so much fun visiting with our guests and sharing our showroom with them! We are looking forward to continuing to build wonderful relationships with other building professionals!





On Friday, June 18, 2010, we are hosting an Open House for family, friends, and guests at our showroom in Newton from 3:00pm-7:00pm. We are so excited to be offically open for business! Please stop by and visit us 9:00am-5:00pm Monday through Friday and by appointment. We are looking forward to seeing you!

Grand Opening!

It's finally here! Fixtures & More will be officially open on Thursday, June 17th, 2010! We will be having a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Newton Development Association on Thursday at noon. On Thursday evening, we will also host the Home Builders Association's membership meeting and Builder Appreciation. We are so excited! Stop in and take a look!