Bright spots in a busy month (dec)
A December Worth Savoring
December always arrives louder than expected — calendars filling, daylight narrowing, everything accelerating at once. Instead of trying to match the pace, I’ve been asking a quieter question:
Where can I create energy instead of chasing it?
Umbrella is stepping into this month with clarity, intention, and a little spark — choosing pockets of warmth, delicious rituals, and community moments that make the season feel actually good.
Here’s where you can find us this month:
🌲 Downtown Cary Park Tree Lighting
Saturday, 12/6 · 2–8 pm (tree lights at 6)
One of the coziest community nights of the year. We’ll have hot seasonal pours and gifting-ready bottles perfect for wandering the park with something warm in hand. If you want a gentle start to your holiday season, this is the moment.
❄️ Moore Square Winterfaire Market
Thurs 12/11 – Sun 12/14
Thu & Fri: 5–9 pm
Sat: 11–10
Sun: 10–4
A brand-new European-style winter market in downtown Raleigh — twinkly lights, mulled botanicals, long browsing hours, and plenty of space to explore. We’re bringing our full seasonal lineup, specialty pours, and a few limited items you won’t see at every event.
🎁 Triangle Pop-Up Handcrafted Holiday Market
Sat 12/20 (10–5) & Sun 12/21 (10–3)
Your final gifting weekend of the season. Expect thoughtful makers, handmade goods, and a bustling, feel-good market energy. We’ll be stocked with our seasonal bottles, bundles, and last-minute gift options for the mindful drinker in your life.
🍷 Bottle Shop Tasting at Self Care Marketplace
Friday, 12/19 · 6–8 pm
A quiet, cozy moment in the middle of the season. Taste holiday favorites, build a gift basket, or simply slow down for a minute inside Self Care Marketplace. No rush — just good sips and warm energy.
Shop Local, Thoughtful, and Deliciously Non-Alcoholic
If you’re stocking your bar, planning a gathering, or building gifts for mindful drinkers, our bottle shop inside Self Care Marketplace is fully refreshed for December. New products include:
✨ New releases from your favorite lines
Little Saints St. Oak
Artet’s new 5 mg aperitif (same flavor profile, different dose)
Artet single-serve aperitif (to pair with Brez + Dromme minis)
Calmezzi Spiced (cozy baking spice · 5 mg THC / 5 mg CBD)
New Figlia bottles + gifting pieces that elevate any gathering
✨ Gifting essentials
Cocktail kits (new recipes for the season!!!)
Bitters 3-packs by All the Bitters
Syrup 3-packs by Portland Syrups
Whether you need a bar refresh, a few last-minute gifts, or a winter treat for yourself, we’ve stocked the shelves with intention — so you can keep it simple and keep it local.
My wish for you this month: a pocket of warmth — a market stroll, a cozy drink, or a moment where everything slows long enough to savor it. Umbrella will be out in the world all month, and I’d love to see you.
xo,
Meg
