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See You at Terrific Thursday!!

Posted in Retail & Restaurants, Uncategorized, tagged , , , , on November 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

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Look for this sign in the window of participating Decatur businesses.

Terrific Thursdays continue tonight in Decatur! Not only can you find bargains and refreshments while shopping locally, but you can enjoy the new lights around the Square while riding the Pedicab. Wow- was there enough information in that sentence?

Seriously, tonight (and every Thursday through December 17) is the night you will want to shop Decatur. Businesses and restaurants are staying open late and offering discounts or refreshments, or both. We have also hired the Pedicab to transport you and your packages from place to place. Look for their lights and “Free Rides” signs.

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The Pedicab is waiting to take you for a ride!

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Look for the "Free Rides" sign.

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The Bandstand Glows at Night

Hope to see you shopping and dining in Decatur!

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November Classes at Mama Bath + Body

Posted in Retail & Restaurants on November 12, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Mama Bath + Body, located behind The Cookie Studio on E. College Ave., offers a great assortment of homemade body lotion, candles, lip balms, soap and sugar scrubs. And now the recently opened store is offering two classes this month.

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Free Tea Blending Workshop – Join the tea lady, Brandi from Just Add Honey, at the shop this Saturday, November 14th between 11am and 3pm. She will have a stock of tea-licious ingredients on hand to teach you how to blend your own flavor! She will also have her full selection of custom blended teas and will be offering savory suggestions for the holidays.

Soy container candlemaking 101 – Our long-awaited candlemaking classes are finally here! Learn how to save money by making your own all-natural soy container candles. Each participant will create and decorate their own soy candle to take home. This class includes an overview of the benefits of soy wax over paraffin wax candles. You will also learn about essential oils and will custom blend your own to scent your candle.

These classes sound like the perfect way to have fun and make some great personalized gifts for the upcoming holidays. Just a little something to think about on this Terrific Thursday!

Visit www.loveyourmama.com for more information.

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Fashion Over Decatur

Posted in Retail & Restaurants on November 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Well, technically the event is called:

However, four of Decatur’s finest are participating. Are you confused? Well then, read on!

Fashion Over Atlanta is an annual event that celebrates shopping and fashion all across the city. Local boutiques pull out all the stops with specials, trunk shows, tastings and personal stylists. The city-wide event starts on Thursday, Nov. 12 and ends on Sunday, Nov. 15, but Friday is the official Decatur Day. Each one of Decatur’s boutiques is hosting a trunk show:

For more details and a complete listening of Fashion Over Atlanta events, visit www.fashionoveratlanta.com.

Are you excited? Kaleidoscope’s Camille is (below left)!

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Terrific Thursdays Tonight!

Posted in Retail & Restaurants on November 5, 2009 | 2 Comments »

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Let the local holiday shopping begin tonight on the first Terrific Thursday of 2009! I know some of you are dreading the idea of holiday shopping, but here’s a few things to keep in mind about Decatur’s Terrific Thursdays:

1.) You won’t be stuck in a mall. Tonight you can shop and enjoy the weather. Plus our local restaurants offer tastier dinning options that your average food court.

2.) You’ll be supporting your local economy as you shop. Don’t need to elaborate on that one!

3.) You’ll be one of the first to check out Decatur’s new holiday lighting.

Remember to check out our Terrific Thursdays page to see who all is participating this year. A few things to keep in mind:

  • Alexia Gallery won’t have late hours until December.
  • Greene’s just sent out an e-newsletter. They have a bunch of new products and some deals on their candy and fudge this Thursday.
  • Kaleidoscope will be offering 15% every Terrific Thursday on fall clothing. Tonight will be one of Camille’s last in-store before the birth of her son Connor, so come by and hang out.
  • Keep your eye out for the Decatur Pedicabs and hop on! We’ve hired two of the pedicabs to drive Terrific Thursday customers around for free. Just look for the cabs with the Terrific Thursday signs and holiday lights and hitch a ride.

Have a fun and terrific Thursday!

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Happy November! Terrific Thursdays Are Here

Posted in Retail & Restaurants on November 2, 2009 | 1 Comment »

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Worthmore Jeweler's fantastic Terrific Thursdays sign

It’s hard to believe that it’s already November and time to start seriously thinking about holiday shopping. Luckily for us Decaturites (and fellow Atlantans), a number of our favorite local shops and restaurants are participating in this year’s Terrific Thursdays.

For you Terrific Thursdays newbies out there, Decatur shops and restaurants stay open late and offer discounts, specials and treats every Thursday in November and December (except for Thanksgiving) through Dec. 17.

This year we’ve hired two Pedicabs each week to take shoppers around town. Look for the pedicabs with Terrific Thursday signs and holiday lights.

For a list of participating businesses, check out the Terrific Thursday webpage. Happy local shopping!

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Weekend Fun in Decatur

Posted in Events, Retail & Restaurants, tagged , , , , , on October 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Wow, a weekend in Decatur and no festivals. What will we do? No fear- there is “always something fun to do in Decatur”.

dha hc On Friday night, plan on attending the Decatur High School Homecoming Parade, unless the rain moves in. We will keep you updated. If not raining, the Parade begins at 5:30 pm. Meredith fills us in with the details in the previous blog.

WePoOct09LgFor the readers that are shoppers (and even those who are not) visit the shops in Downtown Decatur as they celebrate Fourth Friday. Discounts, refreshments, and more. Great time to begin your holiday shopping, support our local businesses, and have fun all at the same time!

pumpkins-1Glennwood Academy’s Great Pumpkin Extravaganza will be held all weekend long! Many types of pumpkins will be available for purchse. Check the dates and times below.

  • Friday, October 16th and 23rd:   3 p.m. until 6 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 17th and 24th:   10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
  • Sunday, October 18th and 25th:   Noon until 6 p.m.

    • jck olDecatur Active Living invites the community to participate in a Pumpkin Carving Contest on Saturday from 10:30 am until 1:30 pm at the Decatur Recreation Center located at 231 Sycamore Street. Clean and carve your pumpkin for Halloween! Dress for the event and join the fun. For more information contact Lee Williams, Lee.Williams@decaturga.com, 678-553-6551.

    On Saturday evening, Our House presents  “A Night in Tuscany”, a fundraiser for the organization. The event will be held at Callawolde Fine Arts Center from 6:30 until 11 pm. For more information, click here.

    woodlandsgarden_logoOn Sunday, from 2 until 4 pm, join the community at Woodlands Garden for “Music in the Garden” featuring acoustic musicians Don Fay and George Eckard of “The Unusual Suspects”. For more information, click here.

    Little Shop of Stories invites everyone to its Coraline Movie Screening tonight at 7 p.m. Get into the Halloween spirit early this year by joining the Little Shop folks for some popcorn and a screening of a favorite super creepy (and well-made) movie, Coraline, based on the book by Neil Gaiman. Read more about this event here.

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    The Annual Church Street Fall Fest is this Sunday. For more information, see our previous post on the festival.

    Have a great weekend in Decatur!

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    Church Street Fall Fest

    Posted in Events, Retail & Restaurants, Sidewalk Talk on October 20, 2009 | 1 Comment »

    The shops on Church Street are hosting their annual Church Street Fall Fest this Sunday, Oct. 25, 1-4 p.m.

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    Mingei World Arts, Java Monkey, The Yogurt Tap, The Seen Gallery, Hoopla and Taste are celebrating the season with fortunetelling, balloon animals, treats, crafts, a bundt-cake bake-off and prizes.

    So remember to go to Church (Street) this Sunday!

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    What's Going on in Decatur This Weekend?

    Posted in Retail & Restaurants, tagged , , , , , , , , on October 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

    Feeling lost without a Concert on the Square or an event? No fear- there are plenty of things going on in Decatur this weekend!

    greenesfinefoodsGreene’s Fine Foods is celebrating their one year anniversary this weekend. To show their appreciation for the community they are offering 20% off everything in the store on Friday and Saturday. Stop by and pick up some nuts, candy, frozen yogurt, gourmet food, or gift items. It is never too early to start your Christmas Shopping!

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    Salvador by Anne Berry

    Worthmore Jewelers is excited to announce “The Trail to Happiness”, their first juried exhibition in partnership with Atlanta Celebrates Photography. The exhibition will kick off with an Opening Reception on Saturday, October 3rd from 5 until 8 pm in the Decatur Store. You will have an opportunity to meet the artists and enjoy hors d’oeuvres as well as their signature rum punch. If you can’t get by for the opening, the show runs through November 6.

    After stopping by Worthmore, head over to Sycamore Place Gallery, across from the Ice House Lofts. You may have heard about the infamous piano smashing at “Sylvia’s Atomic Cafe”. The Gallery invites you to join them in a return to form with John Cox’s new work entitled “The Southerness”. For more information call 404-377-7747.

    yard-sale-bwThe Decatur High School Band program is holding a massive yard sale this Saturday, 3 October from 9 a.m to 3 p.m. at Intown Ace Hardware on Scott Blvd. Don’t miss this opportunity to find some great deals AND help our talented world-traveling marching band raise some much needed funds for the band, drill team, and color guard! The DHS Band Booster Yard Sale will be held in conjunction with the Intown Ace Hardware Annual Yard Sale at 1404 Scott Blvd with their generous sponsorship.

    Dogtoberfest

    On Sunday, October 4th,  from 2 until 6 pm, it is time for Dogtoberfest at the Solarium in Oakhurst. The event is sponsored by local businesses to benefit improvements to the Oakhurst Dog Park. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted for food, beverages and Dogtoberfest activities.

    Events will include:

    > Mutt Strutt starting at the Taj Ma-Hound Bakery for Dogs and ending on the Solarium lawn.  Costumes are welcome with prizes for Scariest, Goofiest, Prettiest, Funniest, Best Group Costume and Most Original.
    > Get your dog Microchipped by Animal Action Rescue.
    > Adopt a new family member from a local rescue.
    > Learn from the professional trainers at Frogs to Dogs. They’ll be taking your questions and introducing the Emergency Animal Transport Vehicle, the first of its kind in GA.
    > Marketplace for cool new collars and leashes, delicious dog treats, doggie photography,  apparel and lots more.

    For more information call Taj Ma-Hound at 404-377-9220.

    mingeiMingei World Arts is ready for the Day of the Dead with monarch butterfly skeletons, winged devils, skulls hinged and magnetized, molds for sugar skulls, cards, and much more. Stop by the store this weekend to get into the spirit of the Day of the Dead celebration that honors and remembers those who have passed.

    kscopeIn honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Chicks at Kaleidoscope Boutique are donating $10 from every pair of jeans sold in October to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation. Check out the new shipment of jeans from Joe’s, Hudson and Fidelity. The Chicks at Kaleidoscope are known for their denim-fitting abilities so this is the perfect opportunity to do good while having fun.

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    Mama Bath + Body Grand Opening Next Saturday

    Posted in Retail & Restaurants on September 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

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    Mark your calendar for next Saturday’s grand opening of the Mama Bath + Body store. The October 3 event is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will feature complimentary mar-tea-nis by Just Add Honey and sweets from the Cookie Studio in addition to the shop’s line of all-natural soy candles, body lotions, sugar scrubs and artisan soaps. Stop by and watch product-making demos in the workshop area. The first 25 customers will get swag bags with Mama samples and goodies.

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    743D E. College Ave.
    Decatur, Ga 30030
    404-377-7800

    www.loveyourmama.com

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    The Book Fest and More in Decatur!

    Posted in Events, Retail & Restaurants on September 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

    One of the things I love the most about all the festivals we have in Decatur is how everyone in the community gets involved. A number of businesses this weekend are having special discounts, mini-events and offers to help celebrate the holiday and Decatur Book Festival weekend.

    I’ll be updating this post for the next two days as I get updates from other local businesses.

    Ann VanSlyke is owner of Mingei World Arts, which is selling the collectible woodcarvings by various artists featuring different figures reading books

    Mingei just got a new order of reading figures from La Union. They’re really popular and I’m sure with over 50,000 literary fans shopping around town this weekend, the figures will be going fast. Also make sure to check out the recycled Decatur banner bags on sale.

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    Kaleidoscope has its new fall shipment in with lots of studded, chained and sequinced items. In between author signings and funnel cake eating, make sure to stop the boutique to check out the new goods.

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    Melrose on Ponce is holding a sidewalk sale this weekend. The Sudstree will be there with her wonderful handmade soaps and scrubs. The store is located at 345 W. Ponce de Leon Ave.


    Greenes Fine Foods     will be welcoming back author of Freddie and Me: Life Lessons From Freddie Bennett, Augusta National’s Legendary Caddie Master, Tripp Bowden. Also stop by and check out the new products and enjoy samples all weekend.

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