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new giveaway! win a weekend getaway + spa treatment at The Mansion on Peachtree!

February 4, 2012 in Feature, Feature - Top, giveaways with 12 Comments

the gig

Where can you go to get away from it all…right in the midst of it all? No, this isn’t a riddle. It’s simply an apropos description of The Mansion on Peachtree, Atlanta’s most sumptuous boutique hotel. This gorgeous (truly) 42-story hotel in the heart of Buckhead feels unpredictably tucked away and serene, although it’s a mere skip from Phipps, Lenox and some of Atlanta’s finest dining venues. Think: marble floors, deco chandeliers, velvet club chairs, an unmatched onsite spa, a swank jazz-imbibed lounge, and a thoughtful, attentive staff. Heaven in Atlanta.

So…who wants to win a weekend stay for two AND a spa treatment at The Mansion on Peachtree?

the giveaway

To enter:

1. Like The Mansion on Peachtree on Facebook.

2. Post a fan comment on their page, telling them Little Black Dress/Little Red Wagon sent you.

3. Come back HERE and tell us you did it in the comments below. (Don’t forget this step, so we know you entered!)

Winner will be drawn March 10, 2012.

Stay and spa treatment must be booked and redeemed by December 23, 2012, in accordance with the hotel’s schedule and availability.

the guide

The Mansion on Peachtree

www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/mansiononpeachtree

3376 peachtree rd., atlanta, georgia 30326

404.995.7500

peachtree@rosewoodhotels.com

reservations: 888.ROSEWOOD

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kaizen corner – healthy hearts

February 3, 2012 in Black Dress, Feature, Feature - Mid with 0 Comments

February is Heart Health Month.

Your heart is the center of all you are and do! Love and energy flow from your heart with every beat. How are you contributing to the health of your heart?

Let’s review a few simple steps that busy moms can easily apply:

1. Drink water – well-hydrated blood flows through the heart more easily

2. Walk – it strengthens the heart muscle and the improved circulation cleans your body internally

3. Reduce stress – breathe deeply, then exhale completely; follow that with a slow stretch through the shoulders and neck

Do something good for your heart today, because when momma’s happy, everybody’s happy!!

Scarlet Knight is a personal trainer, certified through two of the premier certifying agencies for top fitness professionals. She owns Kaizen Fitness, a personal training studio with 245 square feet of workspace where she offers one-on-one personal training sessions for women. She also speaks to women’s groups about attaining a fuller, more well-rounded lifestyle. When she isn’t helping women achieve better health and wellness, she spends time with her three grown children, their significant others, and two adorable grandchildren.

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pt solutions cupid chase 5k road race

February 1, 2012 in Feature, Feature - Mid, Happenings, your guide with 0 Comments

the gig:

Valentine’s Day gets you in the mood for love, but doesn’t it also get you in the mood to run? No? Well, it should and

PTS Sports Grand Opening in Downtown Acworth

this year it will! PTS Sports would like for you to LOVE to RUN, so they are sponsoring the PT Solutions Cupid Chase 5K Road Race.

During the race you will literally chase Cupid…and try to beat him to the finish. If you do, you will go home with more loot than the other race finishers. What will make this chase even more interesting? You (and every other racer) could be dressed like cupid, as well. Anyone who dons the love-striking icon’s look will also be entered into a contest to win some lovely prizes.

To further ensure that you are anything but bored along the race, the course winds past charming views of Lake Acworth

View of Lake Acworth

and the neighborhoods surrounding Historic Acworth and finishes in the vintage downtown area.

Basically, PT Solutions has thrown everything into this race to make sure there is no way any able bodied person in the area wouldn’t enjoy being involved, even if running isn’t really your thing! So, you’re out of excuses. Sign up now and start digging out your toga and bow and arrow!

the guide:

date: Saturday, February 11, 2012

Historic Downtown Acworth

time: Number pick-up is 6:00 a.m. – 7:45 a.m.; Race starts at 8:00 a.m.

cost: Through 2/9 – $25; 2/9 through race day – $30

number pick-up location: PTS Sports, 4857 North Main Street, Acworth, 30101

to register: active.com/running/acworth-ga/pts-sports-cupid-chase-5k-2012

for more info: ptssports.com/

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dancing in the rain

January 31, 2012 in Black Dress, Feature - Bottom, Uncategorized with 7 Comments

Written by Nikki Brown, LBD|LRW Account Manager

“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain.” ~ Author Unknown

I am by nature very optimistic. I am also prone to being overly enthusiastic–a cheerleader of sorts. But I haven’t always known how to truly dance in the rain. I, like so many others, did not know my own strength and vitality until it was tested.

I started married life with my eyes wide open, ready to conquer the world. I was promptly brought back to earth when my first pregnancy ended with a miscarriage and at the same time I attended my grandmother’s funeral. I learned life is hard and sad and waits for no one.

I was tested again when my mom had an accident while we were vacationing in Costa Rica. She passed away. I then found a lump in my breast. It was cancer. I don’t tell my sad stories for sympathy, but rather as a road map to finding true happiness, no matter the situation.

In life’s moments that are most difficult, we also learn our biggest lessons. When we experience sorrow, it also allows us to understand what joy really is. When we have been to the darkest valley, it is easy to appreciate even the smallest glimmer of light. We must all learn to open our hearts after something difficult or painful. Let the joy in and open your eyes to the magnificent gifts all around you.

I wake up sometimes and before my eyes open, I hear the birds. They are singing and I love to hear their song. When I put my feet on the floor, I am thankful those feet carry me where I need to go each day. And after a year of being bald, I can appreciate my wildly curly Chia Pet hair because I am happy to have some. If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.

Nikki Brown and her family

I refuse to shy away from the turbulence in life but rejoice in the fact I am living it. I have no secrets to living a happy life. I simply choose to be happy. I choose to celebrate life: the good, the bad, the happy days and the sad ones too. How can you appreciate the happy days without having sad days to compare them to? I am not suggesting there are not days of great sadness during life. I am merely suggesting you let them gently roll by. Let the bad happen, then take a deep breath and know that this moment will pass. For one thing is certain… nothing stays the same. So celebrate your ups and downs with a little grace, humility, definitely a sense of humor…and most importantly, know that even though it may rain, you can still learn to dance in it.

Thank you for sharing your wisdom and poignancy with us, Nikki! You are a gift.

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Foster Care Party @The Strand

January 31, 2012 in Feature, Happenings, your guide with 0 Comments

Ever participate in an event that just makes you smile from the inside out? That’s what went down at The Strand Theatre on the Marietta Square last weekend as The Junior League of Cobb-Marietta threw a riotous party for 54 children in Cobb’s foster care system, along with their parents. Everything that makes for a great kiddie shindig was included: a magician, face painting, tinfoil crowns, nachos, ice cream, balloon animals, party favors…and lots and lots of laughter.

A big thanks to all who put on this fabulous event: The JLCM; Community Affairs Division of Cobb County Arts and Cultural Affairs; Ben Lyman, owner of Willie Rae’s Restaurant; Fran Woodward at Yogli Mogli -West Cobb; balloon art by Ms. Sam Johnson of the JLCM; and Tommy Johns, who entertained the group with a (really, really great) magic show.

As the children left for the day, they were given backpacks from Cobb EMC filled with goodies (books, clay, pencils, water bottles, and silly bands…to name a few) donated by Cobb Chamber of Commerce, Cobb EMC, The School Box, Aqua-Tots, and Community In Schools and Walton Communities.

Happy kids left wearing their tinfoil crowns, their backpacks…and ear-to-ear smiles.

Photo Gallery

photos courtesy of Holly Lauer

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Cobb Chamber 70th Anniversary Dinner

January 30, 2012 in Feature, Feature - Bottom, Happenings, your guide with 0 Comments

Hundreds of Cobb’s brightest and best filled the Cobb Galleria Centre on Saturday, January 28, for the Cobb Chamber‘s annual dinner. Here are the highlights…and pics to prove that Cobb’s A-list also knows how to break it down on the dance floor.

Cobb Chamber Dinner Highlights

Leadership: Bank of North Georgia President and COO Rob Garcia passed his leadership role of Cobb Chamber Chairman to Tony Britton, Community & Southern Bank Senior Vice President. Also welcomed to the 2012 Chamber leadership team was Chairman-elect Greg Morgan of Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC.
Awards:

The Chairman’s Award was given to Kim Menefee of WellStar Health System.
Four individuals were recognized with the Mack Henderson Public Service Award: Shan Cooper of Lockheed Martin, Cobb Commission Chairman Tim Lee, Kim Menefee of WellStar and Dan Styf of Kaiser Permanente.
Mark Justice of Cobb EMC and Jason Sleeman of Fifth Third Bank each received the Len Gilbert Award for their exceptional service and leadership.
Twenty-three individuals were honored with Campaign Lifetime Achievement Awards: Lisa Crossman, Tracey Atwater, Sam Kelly, David Bell, Eric Latimer, Allan Bishop, Cristal McNair, Tony Britton, Sandy Miller, Terri Bunten, Mitzi Smith Moore, Nurdan Cornelius, Bronwyn O’Dell, Bill Davis, Lisa Olens, Vickie Haney, Kim Paris, Beverly Huff, Ron Sumpter, Tim Jarrell, Tony Willingham, Mary Karras, Sandy Woltering, and P.J. Zonsius.
Dr. Emily Lembeck, Marietta City Schools Superintendent, received The Marietta Daily Journal’s 2011 Cobb County Citizen of the Year award.

Sponsor Credits: The master of ceremonies was media coach and speech consultant Chris Davala, president of Cobb-based SmarTalk, Inc. Davala celebrated his 26th year as the emcee of the Annual Dinner. The invocation was offered by Dr. Bryan E. Crute of Destiny Metropolitan Worship Church. PRIME provided the musical entertainment, while Carithers Flowers supplied the floral decorations and Entertainment Design Group provided audiovisual services. Kaiser Permanente was the presenting sponsor; Bank of North Georgia and Lockheed Martin Aeronautics company were the diamond sponsors; BB&T was the reception sponsor; Cobb EMC was the dinner sponsor, Delta Community Credit Union was the entertainment sponsor, Community & Southern Bank was the award sponsor and Promo-Photo was the photography sponsor.

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{a lot of} valentine’s day dinner and gift ideas

January 27, 2012 in Black Dress, Feature, Feature - Bottom with 0 Comments

Looking to branch out a little for Valentine’s Day? Try new places, new foods, new beverages? Or, maybe you need some help with dropping hints about special gifts in order to avoid getting workout pants or tickets to the NBA finals, again. We’d love to help with that! Here is a list of to-die-for restaurants and unique gifts that are sure to ignite the spark for the passion-inducing holiday!

Dining Out & Restaurant Specials

Latitude Food and Drink

Latitude

Looking for a romantic cocktail recipe for Valentine’s Day? Latitude Food and Drink has the love potion solution with their Romeo and Juliet cocktail paring, perfect for sharing with that special someone in your life.

Romeo

2 ounces Millers gin

1 ounce g inger shrub

Splash c oriander soda

Pour all ingredients in a glass and stir.

Garnish with a coriander-dusted ginger slice.

Juliet

2 ounces Alma tequila

Drop Rose tincture

Pink peppercorn honey syrup

Shake all ingredients in a martini shaker and strain over ice.

Garnish with a candied rose petal.

3500 Peachtree Rd. at Phipps Plaza, Atlanta 30326

www.latitudeatlanta.com

4th & Swift

Treat your favorite foodie to a romantic feast at the Old Fourth Ward’s 4th & Swift. Dine on a seasonal five-course Valentine’s menu from chef Jay Swift complete with amuse and dessert.

621 North Avenue NE, Atlanta, 30308

www.4thandswift.com

Ocean Prime

Ocean Prime Restaurant

Nothing says “I love you” quite as tastefully as Ocean Prime’s perfectly paired twin lobster tails. Savor the finest steaks and the freshest seafood featuring the highest quality ingredients available while sipping on selections from the Wine Spectator – honored wine list and handcrafted cocktail menu.

3102 Piedmont Road NE, Atlanta, 30305

www.ocean-prime.com

Miller Union

Hearts are aflutter for Miller Union’s simple, Southern-inspired cuisine. Reserve a table for two on Tuesday, February 14, and enjoy a seasonal meal of savory and sweet local fare prepared by executive chef Steven Satterfield and pastry chef Pamela Moxley.

999 Brady Avenue, Atlanta, 30318

www.millerunion.com

Serpas True Food

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with one of Atlanta ’s favorite restaurants tucked away in the historic Old Fourth Ward community, Serpas True Food. Executive chef Scott Serpas will serve approachable dinner favorites such as flash fried oysters with pickled chiles and mirliton and Thai-seared tuna with edamame puree.

659 Auburn Avenue, Atlanta, 30312

www.serpasrestaurant.com

Sotto Sotto

Enjoy a romantic neighborhood dining experience at Atlanta’s most celebrated authentic Italian restaurant, Sotto Sotto. Chef-owner Riccardo Ullio’s Inman Park mainstay creates classic Italian dishes with flavors developed from centuries of culinary traditions, from risotto ai frutti di mare and tagliatelle ai funghi to lombata di agnello and pesce arrosto.

313 North Highland Avenue, Atlanta, 30307

www.urestaurants.net

Southern Art

Southern Art Restaurant

Indulge in an elegant three-course, prix-fixe meal at Southern Art this Valentine’s Day. Charm your loved one with a classic, Southern-inspired meal alongside handcrafted cocktails and perfectly paired wines in Southern Art’s relaxed and romantic

atmosphere.

3315 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, 30326

www.southerart.com

Gift Guide

Star Provisions

Star Provisions is Atlanta’s go-to spot for creating a fun and romantic Valentine’s Day, offering everything from sweet treats to festive gifts.

Star Provisions treats

The assortment of unique Valentines, from vintage to modern styles, is the perfect way to pass along sweet nothings.

1198 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta, 30318

www.starprovisions.com

GARDEN Atlanta

Give the gift of green this Valentine’s Day from GARDEN, maverick landscape designer Matthew Klyn ’s ethereal floral design and home goods boutique located at the Shops Around Lenox. GARDEN offers a beautiful selection of eclectic accents, living home décor and vintage accessories to swoon your lovebird.

3400 Around Lenox Rd. NE, Atlanta, 30326404.941.9154

www.gardenatl.com

SoRen Tea

SoRen Tea, a new line of luxurious, fashion-inspired, gourmet loose-leaf teas developed by sisters and avid tea enthusiasts Sonnia Shields and Rena Williams is the perfect gift of relaxation this Valentine’s Day. The packaging of the teas, in black lacquered tins, are so beautiful that they become a gift in themselves, perfect for the tea-loving enthusiast and fashionistas alike.

www.sorentea.com

Uncorked Glass Company

Founder and curator Daniel Hart creates each piece in this handcrafted wine bottle glassware line from 100-percent post-consumer materials, honoring his sustainably minded commitment to avoid contribution to landfills. Perfect for the home entertainer, environmentally conscious or artisan-made collector, Uncorked glassware is available in different colors and sizes.

Uncorked Glassware

www.uncorkedglass.com

Spa Sydell

From the intimate Massage for Two and Spa Sydell Signature Facial and to luxurious manicures and pedicures and airbrush tanning, the Spa Sydell signature gift certificate is the perfect present to celebrate the romantic holiday.

404.255.7727

www.spasydell.com

Pinnacle Fitness

From Saturday, February 11, through Saturday, February 18, Buckhead’s premier personal training fitness center, Pinnacle Fitness, invites you to bring in your partner for a complimentary workout when you book a personal training session.

3215 Cains Hill Pl NW, Atlanta, 30305

www.pinnaclefitnessgym.com

The Melting Pot

Enjoy The Melting Pot’s signature chocolate covered strawberries available February 8 through February 18. Proceeds from the strawberries’ sales will also be donated to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Four Atlanta locations

www.meltingpot.com

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giveaway flour child cakery custom cake

January 24, 2012 in Feature, Feature - Bottom, giveaways with 18 Comments

the goods:

Win a custom decorated cake from Flour Child Cakery, to use at any special event during 2012!!

What percentage of people in the world would you say are REALLY talented at making ornate, scrumptious, truly awe-inspiring cakes? Not like “I went to Michaels and got a cake pan in the shape of a ladybug and baked a cake in it and then decorated it with copious amounts of store bought icing to make it look somewhat like a ladybug…if you squint” type of cakes.

We’re talking true works of art made from melt-in-your-mouth secret recipes with decadent icing that seems to come straight from heaven. One-percent, maybe two? Yeah, that would be our guess. For the other 98.5% of us, there are places like Flour Child Cakery, which are owned by and staffed with the aforementioned tiny percentage of cake geniuses. You should see – and taste – these perfectly sculpted, impeccably decorated, morsels of goodness. Actually, one of you will be able to do both…for free!

Flour Child Cakery is giving one lucky LBD|LRW reader the opportunity to win one of these custom decorated masterpieces!

the giveaway:

1. Go to Flour Child Cakery’s Facebook page – facebook.com/FlourChildCakery

2. Like their page.

3. Leave a comment telling them that Little Black Dress|Little Red Wagon sent you!

4. IMPORTANT: We’ll draw a winner from comments below, so come back here and let us know you did it!

We’ll draw a winner around February 20, and that winner will receive a $75 credit toward any custom cake of their choosing at Flour Child Cakery. Piece of cake!

the guide:

address: 6129 Ridge Road, Hiram, 30141

phone: 404-936-9789

hours: Tuesday – Friday 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

find them: facebook.com/FlourChildCakery

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kaizen corner – goal setting

January 23, 2012 in Black Dress, Feature, Feature - Bottom with 0 Comments

We love you. We really do. We want for you to be the best you can be – in every way. Therefore, we have teamed up with Scarlet Knight at Kaizen Fitness to provide you with monthly tidbits on making and keeping yourself healthier. Kaizen means good and positive change through steady, continuous improvement. In the spirit of that idea, Scarlet encourages her clients in a step by step process of building strength of mind, body and spirit through resistance training, education and personal relationship. Sounds like a plan we can get behind!

And so, without further ado, we give you the January tip from Kaizen Fitness:

When considering goal setting for the New Year, make goals that are SMART.

S – specific

M – measurable

A – action oriented

R – realistic

T – time sensitive

For instance, a woman weighing 158 pounds may set a SMART goal that looks like this: On February 14th, at 5pm, I will weigh 145 and will accomplish this by daily exercise and clean eating.

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junior league marietta mardi gras 5k and 1k

January 20, 2012 in Feature, Feature - Bottom, Happenings, your guide with 0 Comments

the gig:

Mardi Gras. Always sounds like a great celebration to be a part of…in theory. But, do you really want to be surrounded by a liquored-up crowd of people, many of whom may or may not have been too drunk to shower in the last couple of days, being shouted at to lift your shirt in order to receive brightly colored Dollar Store jewelry? Yeah, we didn’t think so.

Here is our suggested alternative: grab your running shoes and head over to the Marietta Square for the Junior League of Cobb-Marietta (JLCM) Mardi Gras 5K and 1K. You can run, walk or trot with your tot, but it will all benefit the many worthy charities the JLCM serves and not require you to show any body parts in order to receive beads. Plus, it’s a certified Peachtree Road Race Qualifier! Before you slip your running shoes on, clean out your closet and collect your used shoes to drop off in the Shoes for the Cure donation bins at the race. And, don’t worry, just because you’re not in the French Quarter it doesn’t mean you have to be a teetotaler. Marlow’s Tavern in Kennesaw is hosting a post-race brunch for all participants – Mimosas, anyone?!

the guide:

date: Saturday, February 11, 2012

times:

5K – 8:00 a.m.

1K – 8:45 a.m.

Tot Trot – 9:00 a.m.

cost: $25 before February 7, $30 after February 7; $15 for Tot Trot

start: The Marietta Square

for more info: www.marietta5k.com

to register: Send a check payable to JLCM to Pacesetter’s P.R., P.O. Box 81777, Atlanta, GA 30366 or online at www.active.com

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new giveaway! win a weekend getaway + spa treatment at The Mansion on Peachtree!

the gig

the giveaway

Stay and spa treatment must be booked and redeemed by December 23, 2012, in accordance with the hotel’s schedule and availability.

the guide

kaizen corner – healthy hearts

pt solutions cupid chase 5k road race

dancing in the rain

Foster Care Party @The Strand

Photo Gallery

Cobb Chamber 70th Anniversary Dinner

Cobb Chamber Dinner Highlights

Photo Gallery

{a lot of} valentine’s day dinner and gift ideas

giveaway flour child cakery custom cake

kaizen corner – goal setting

junior league marietta mardi gras 5k and 1k

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