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30 Days of Shopping: Wild Oats & Billy Goats

November 20, 2016 by Ellen

30 Days of Shopping in Decatur this November: Jump-start your holiday spirit – and your holiday shopping – with local daily tips on The Decatur Minute.

 
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Deck your halls – or your friend’s – with locally, lovingly made art! Wild Oats & Billy Goats has got you (and your walls) covered with creative craft goods, folk and fine art, and more from local and regional artists. Their bountiful, oh-so-colorful storefront is a miniature artist bazaar with a flare for fun. While the goods are all carefully crafted, they don’t take themselves too seriously. In fact, the spirited shop owner loves when customers get a good laugh!

Step out of the cold and into this warm and whimsical gallery. Take some of the comfort and joy home with you! – or stash it under the tree. Any gift from Wild Oats & Billy Goats is sure to surprise and delight.

Tip: Shop official city of Decatur holiday ornaments, handmade by ceramic artist Karen Fincannon, here and at the Visitors Center.

Extra tip: Look for seasonal sales from select artist for up to 25 percent off during Terrific Thursdays.

Wild Oats and Billy Goats
112 E. Ponce de Leon Ave.
404-378-4088

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Holiday Schedule for Solid Waste and Recycling Services

November 19, 2016 by Renae

Thanksgiving Thursday, Nov. 24

Regular solid waste and recycling services for Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25, will be on Wednesday, Nov 23.

 

 

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30 Days of Shopping: The Cook’s Warehouse and Sherlock’s Wine Merchant

November 19, 2016 by Ellen

30 Days of Shopping in Decatur this November: Jump-start your holiday spirit – and your holiday shopping – with local daily tips on The Decatur Minute.

 
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Foodies, rejoice! The Cook’s Warehouse offers all of the cookware, bakeware, kitchen tools, and special equipment you need for the festive feasting season. This one-stop kitchen shop offers the latest trends in gadgets and gizmos along with classic get-the-job-done standbys for everyday meals and special-occasion cooking, too. You’ll find top-quality brands in pots and pans, crafted cutlery, curated cookware that stands the test of time, and even tabletop touches for your seasonal spread.

Score great gifts for the food enthusiasts on your list – small kitchen indulgences to tuck in stockings or something as special as the Big Green Egg! They even stock sensational seasonings, jams, jellies, local honeys, balsamic vinegars, and more to boost your bites. These creative consumables make great hostess gifts.

Speaking of a hostess gift… Don’t show up empty handed! Shop the vast selection from Sherlock’s Wine Merchant while you’re there. This fully-stocked storefront is split right down the middle with all-things-food on one side and wine finds on the other – because nothing goes together better than food and drink.

Tip: Enjoy Terrific Thursdays sales (and sips!) from The Cook’s Warehouse and Sherlock’s Wine Merchant in December.

The Cook’s Warehouse and Sherlock’s Wine Merchant
180 W. Ponce de Leon Ave.
404-377-4005

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30 Days of Shopping: Coco + Mischa

November 18, 2016 by Ellen

30 Days of Shopping in Decatur this November: Jump-start your holiday spirit – and your holiday shopping – with local daily tips on The Decatur Minute.


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Remember that fantastic pop-up shop next door to the Visitors Center last year? The one that had alllll the goodies just in time for the holiday season? Well, Coco + Mischa is BACK, BABY, with a permanent location at the Arlo on Trinity!

Their sweet new space is stocked with carefully curated gift items, apothecary goods, handmade jewelry, stationery and books, local art prints, unexpected decor items, and vintage finds. In fact, one third of their shop is a vintage boutique! Browse hand-picked women’s clothing, shoes, and accessories with one-of-a-kind retro style. Find creative baby and kiddo gifts (think toddler bow ties in vintage fabrics and handsewn pennants and tie-on beards.) And stock up on lovely finds from local makers, crafters, and artists. Coco + Mischa has got the good goods.

Tip: Parking at the Arlo is easy and free (for the first half-hour)! The deck entry is just one door down from their storefront.

Extra tip: Shop Terrific Thursdays for rotating specials, #octopidecatur art giveaways, and bubbles and beer on deck. Bring your holiday gift list – or your personal wish list! This tiny store packs a punch.

Coco + Mischa
245 E. Trinity Pl.

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Still Open for Business

November 17, 2016 by Renae

While you are out taking advantage of Terrific Thursday deals and searching for octopi, please be reminded that businesses and restaurants on E. Court Square are all open for business- even in the midst of the crosswalk improvements.

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30 Days of Shopping: Bleu Hanger

November 17, 2016 by Ellen

30 Days of Shopping in Decatur this November: Jump-start your holiday spirit – and your holiday shopping – with local daily tips on The Decatur Minute.

 
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Bleu Hanger has got undeniable style! Pop into this unique boutique for women’s fashion and accessories with a bold attitude. Their passionate proprietor has an eye for cutting-edge fashion and curve-loving cuts. The gorgeous shop is bathed in sunlight and brimming with one-of-a-kind pieces in fun fabrics, fresh patterns, and fearless colors. Look for dresses, jumpers, rompers, and tops – with fit and style that transcend any age. This is THE SPOT to find that holiday party dress that will turn heads! Complete the look with accessories, jewelry, and handbags with unexpected flair for a stand-out ensemble.

Follow their Instagram account for outfit inspiration from real customers and see their latest styles come to life.

Tip: Take 20 percent off of non-sale items on Terrific Thursdays for an extra sweet shopping spree!

Extra tip: Free on-site parking at the back of the store. What are you waiting for?

Bleu Hanger
303 E. College Ave.
404-254-1256
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30 Days of Shopping: Trinity Mercantile & Design

November 16, 2016 by Ellen

30 Days of Shopping in Decatur this November: Jump-start your holiday spirit – and your holiday shopping – with local daily tips on The Decatur Minute.

 
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Looking for home goods both trendy and timeless? Walk into Trinity Mercantile & Design and let your jaw drop! The expansive storefront tucked in on Trinity Place houses a full-service interior design studio, furniture and lighting showroom, and gift boutique. Each of the pieces they stock is hand-selected with quality, craftsmanship, and never-ending style in mind. Trinity offers a wide variety of decor items and furnishings – traditional, contemporary, global, and more – and their expert owners know how to blend them to perfection!

Book a design consultation for yourself or as a gift. Designers Lisa Turner and Wallace Bryan guide every step of the process for a brilliant result. Now doesn’t that sound fun?? Think of the fabric swatches!

Browse the boutique for extra special touches, stand-out gifts, and a healthy dose of inspiration. Let yourself linger here; there are plenty of treasures to discover!

Tip: Shop the official Decatur holiday ornament here! Look for discounts in December on Terrific Thursdays.

Trinity Mercantile & Design
116 E. Trinity Pl.
404-378-0197

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30 Days of Shopping: Eyeworks of Decatur

November 15, 2016 by Ellen

30 Days of Shopping in Decatur this November: Jump-start your holiday spirit – and your holiday shopping – with local daily tips on The Decatur Minute.

 
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Give your vision – and your look – a tune-up for the holidays. Eyeworks of Decatur offers premiere optometry services and boutique frames for style that’s outta sight! (Sorry – couldn’t resist.) Choose from curated, quality designer frames with the latest trends, technologies, and materials. They hand select eyewear from house-name designers as well as up-and-coming trendsetters for the perfect pair that’s always fresh and functional. If you want to make a statement with your glasses, Eyeworks of Decatur has you covered.

Overwhelmed by the options? Expert staff match-makers help you find the just the right look and fit. No Coke bottles here! This is customer service – and all-things-eyes know-how – you can trust.

Tip: Put your health savings funds to good use before the end of the year with extra discounts on Terrific Thursdays in November and December.

Eyeworks of Decatur
335 W. Ponce de Leon Ave.
404-377-3937

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Detours on Ponce de Leon for Crosswalk Construction Start Wednesday, November 16

November 15, 2016 by Renae

 

As part of the city crosswalk replacement program, new concrete crosswalks are being built at two locations in downtown Decatur. A new raised mid-block crosswalk will be built in the 200 block on East Ponce de Leon Avenue near North Candler Street and a raised speed table will be installed over the entire intersection at Clairemont and Ponce de Leon Avenues.

Vehicles will have to detour around these intersections from Thursday, Nov. 17, through Wednesday, Nov. 23, weather permitting, to allow the concrete to be placed and harden. The map below shows the detours. The 100 block of Clairemont Avenue and Ponce de Leon Avenue between its two intersections with Commerce Drive will be limited to local traffic only during this period. Detour routes will be marked to guide residents and visitors around downtown Decatur using Commerce Drive, but East Court Square and on-street parking will remain open during construction.

All sidewalks will remain open during the duration of construction. We encourage visitors to park and walk to their favorite restaurants and retail establishments.

The city’s downtown crosswalk replacement program includes six crosswalks that will be located along East and West Ponce de Leon Avenues and one in the 100 block of East Trinity Place. Pedestrian crosswalk ramps and asphalt paving have already been installed. Once preliminary concrete construction is finished, bright, bold and decorative designs for the thermoplastic markings will be installed on all of the crosswalks to complete the project.
For more information about the crosswalk improvements, contact David Junger at 404-377-5571 or david.junger@decaturga.com.

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North Candler-East Howard Avenue Intersection Closed Through Wednesday

November 15, 2016 by Renae

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The intersection of North Candler Street and East Howard Avenue will be closed to all traffic through Wednesday, November 16, to continue installation of a new water line. This work is part of the Downtown Decatur Storm Drainage Improvements.

There will be a scheduled interruption to water service in this area when the new water line is placed in service. The service interruption is being planned for an early morning period of about 4 hours. Notice of the service interruption will be sent when the schedule is confirmed.IMG_0007

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