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CAMPS! CAMPS! CAMPS! – just in time for spring break and summer fun

March 26, 2011 in Feature, Motherhood Matters with 0 Comments

Looking for some fun activities for your child while they’re on spring break? Try Spring Break Camp at Primrose School at Macland Pointe!

Both fun and educational (shhh…don’t tell!), kids ages 5-12 will embark on adventures in science with trips to Fernbank Planetarium and IMAX for 3D movies. For those with energy to spare…or strike…they will take a trip to Brunswick Lanes, as well as create arts & crafts, enjoy cooking activities and top off the week with a Science Fair. This opportunity is great for parents that work and way more fun than sleeping in late and lazing around all day.

Spring break camp runs April 4th-8th 2011 from 6.30 a.m.-6.30 p.m. Call to get more information on days and rates. 770-425-0035 or visit www.primrosemaclandpointe.com.

For more exciting experiences, meet Summer Camp at Primrose School at Macland Pointe- Your young camper will have a summer of fun and exploration during Primrose’s different themed weeks. During Destination Science week, explorers ages 5-12 will learn about wacky science with experiments, dinosaurs, volcanoes and more. Expedition Summer week will find children exploring nature and the great outdoors, and during Dig! Stir! Chomp!, your curious kiddos can learn about gardening and creating in the kitchen…including a visit to the local Farmers Market!

Summer Camp begins May 26th. Call for more information: 770-425-0035. Space is limited!

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Pandora *Compose* Event

March 22, 2011 in Feature, Shopping & Dining, your guide with 0 Comments

the goods:

If you’ve been bitten by the Pandora bug, you know that the addiction is a serious one. The only known cure? To go get yo’self some more Pandora! Treatment has been shown to be even more effective when a free gift is given with purchase. So, isn’t it just your lucky day that Glitz and Glamour in quaint historic Acworth is hosting a Pandora Compose Event March 31-April 16, where you can score a free Compose post or hoop earring set with your Pandora purchase? My, my, we feel our symptoms lessening already.

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the guide:

Glitz & Glamour
Downtown Historic Acworth
4857 N. Main Street
Acworth, 30101
www.GlitzandGlamourInc.com
770-529-4993

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easy (and removable) chalkboard wall!!

March 20, 2011 in Feature, Recipes & Projects with 1 Comment

So as I’ve told you before, we are renting this house. And it’s a great house. I have no complaints other than the fact that I can’t paint the walls. (I even got up the nerve to ask the landlords when they agreed to let me paint the fireplace… no go. Fireplace – yes. Walls – no. Sigh.) Oh, and the fact that there are no doors on the closets. Closets are for hiding clutter…are ya with me on that one? But I digress. Back to painting walls.

I have been wanting a chalkboard wall in my office/mom cave ever since I saw Emily’s office. Swoon! And I have been toying with ideas of different ways to have the look of an entire chalkboard wall without painting the wall itself. I didn’t want it to be just a big chalkboard…I wanted it to be a wall.

I came up with some ideas that I thought were pretty good, but I was never convinced…until I saw this post at Craftberry Bush.

ADHESIVE VINYL CHALKBOARD BABY!!!

I looked all over trying to find the long rolls that she talks about in her post, and was finally able to locate them at Michael’s Craft. So I bought 4 rolls…they’re each approximately 20″ across and 60″ long. They don’t reach from the ceiling to the floor, but since the desk was going to be sitting in front of them I figured there would be the illusion that they reached the floor.

I was literally able to put them up in about 10 minutes. And they stick GREAT! AND…the most important part for renters…they remove just as easily. I am seriously just about giddy. So much so, in fact, that I didn’t even style the photos…I just took ‘em to show you the wall.

So, just so we’re all on the same page, I still need to accessorize the desk. But isn’t that chalkboard fabulous??!!??

I’m going to say it again…ADHESIVE VINYL CHALKBOARD BABY!!

If you want a chalkboard wall…but don’t want to paint…try it. You can thank me later. :-)

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KOKOON Trunk Show @ LaBella Spa & Salon

March 20, 2011 in Feature, Happenings, your guide with 2 Comments

the goods:

Bold prints. Stretchy, luscious knits and laces. Feminine, contemporary silhouettes cut with a modern fit. Flattering, fun, smart, current. KOKOON is our type of fashion. And, although you can only get these items from a trunk show (boo), there is a Kokoon trunk show coming up at one of our favorite little corners of the world: LaBella Spa and Salon at Seven Hills (yay!).

the guide:trunkshow

When: Saturday, March 26 · 7:00pm – 10:00pm

Labella logo finalWhere: La Bella Spa and Salon, Located at the Entrance to Seven Hills

76 Seven Hills Blvd, Dallas, GA

Hosted by: Nicole Telep Wolfson

Event Details: You are invited to a trunk show for a contemporary fashion line called KOKOON – boutique without borders. You will experience something more like a modern pop-up boutique rather than a typical home party – no presentation, no sales pitches, no recruiting tactics. Just time to try on clothes, shop and sip some wine.

The Look: See photos at www.kokoon.net

Shipping is a flat 5 bucks no matter how big the order and is sent directlty to your home. Credit Cards Accepted, Sizes XS to XL

RSVP: Please RSVP if you are able to attend. Can’t make it these dates? Call to set up a private shopping appointment at another time. nicoletelep@hotmail.com, 770-919-1262

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Spring Open House @ PerryWinkle’s

March 18, 2011 in Feature, Happenings, your guide with 1 Comment

The Gig:

How ’bout three days of Vera Bradley ON SALE, snacks and drinks, and super cute spring and Easter gifts and decor? Sign. Me. UP.

That’s exactly what’ll be going on at the PerryWinkle’s Spring Open House and Vera Bradley Customer Appreciation Event on Thursday through Saturday, March 24-26!

The Deets:

  • Take 50% Off all Retiring Vera Bradley Patterns and Styles
  • Take 15% Off all Current Vera Bradley Patterns and StylesSpring 11 Postcard Final-1
  • Thursday, March 24th: Launch of 4 new Vera Bradley Summer Patterns and Several Styles!
  • Munchies and drinkies
  • Tons of new spring merchandise: Easter, new baby items, new Hobo purses and wallets, a new (AWESOME) belt line called Princess and Butch…and much more, of course!

The Guide:

PerryWinkle’s Gifts | 3718 Dallas Highway, Marietta, GA 30064 | 770-795-0075 | www.perrywinklesgifts.com |  info@perrywinklesgifts.com

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Winners Announced!!! *2011 Cover Contest*

March 18, 2011 in Feature, giveaways with 305 Comments

March 18, 2011: We have some WINNERS!!

We loved EVERYONE who entered, and we’re so glad the winner was selected by sheer numbers, so we didn’t have to pick! Here are the winners:

Grand Prize Winner:

With a whopping 16,000+ votes (!!!), Lisa S. is our grand prize winner! Congratulations, Lisa! You can thank the army who voted for you nonstop!!
In addition to being featured on the spring covers of Little Black Dress|Little Red Wagon Magazine, your awesome prize package includes a weekend getaway for two (plus spa services!) to Old Edwards Inn and Spa (you are going to LOVE LOVE LOVE this luxurious inn!), a photo session with Captures Photography by Summer Adams, a spa refresher package at The Spa at Governors Towne Club, a haircut/color/design/products from Avanti Color Salon, a full housecleaning from Prestigious Cleaning, a handbag/accessories package from Private Gallery, and custom children’s clothing from Sweet Designs by Maryum. EnJoY!

Five Runners Up:

These awesome ladies were all neck-in-neck:
Tiffany R.
Jennifer T.
Kristie L.
Amanda H.
April E.

Woohoo! You’ve just won: $20 to Divas & Dames, $30 to LaBella Spa and Salon, $25 to Love Street at Cedarcrest, $20 to Glitz and Glamour, and $100 to Captures Photography by Summer Adams!!!!

Facebook Winner:

Jennifer C. won the Facebook-only voting, with 92 Facebook votes! Way to go, Jennifer (and fans :-) )! You’ve just won a $100 gift certificate to LaBella Spa and Salon (by Seven Hills). Go get yourself a massage, or a facial treatment, or a haircut/color, or a mani/pedi…they do it all! You are in for a TREAT!!!

Thank you Thank you Thank you to ALL of you LOVELY and DESERVING ladies who entered. And THANK YOU to everyone who cast a vote for these AWESOME MOMS. Seriously, we honestly know they ALL deserve to win, and we’re so grateful to have been able to interact with you during the past couple weeks.

xoxo,

The Little Black Dress Team

Original Post:

Here at Little Black Dress/Little Red Wagon, we think moms rock. So, we’re awarding one deserving local mom by making her a celebrity for a day…but first she’s gotta win.

To VOTE for your favorites:

  1. Simply scroll down and check all the picture(s) you like.
  2. You may choose more than one, and you can CLICK a pic to ENLARGE it.
  3. Then click “Vote.”
  4. Come back and vote often now through March 17. You can vote as many times as you like…the more, the merrier.

For official contest rules and guidelines, click here.

Sponsors:

Old Edwards Inn & Spa, Captures Photography by Summer Adams, Private Gallery, Divas & Dames, LaBella Spa and Salon, Sweet Designs by Maryum, The Spa at Governors Towne Club, Prestigious Cleaning, Love Street at Cedarcrest, Glitz and Glamour & Avanti Color Salon.

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One winner will be announced on March 18, and oh the joy of that day.

One important little tidbit: the cover photo shoot will take place between March 18-28, and the winner and her children must be available for this shoot (which is, by the way, tons of fun).

The LOOT for the winner:

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  • A weekend getaway for two (plus spa treatments!) at the luxurious Old Edwards Inn and Spa in Highlands, NC.

  • A photo shoot with Little Black Dress/Little Red Wagon photographer extraordinaire Summer Adams (of Captures by Summer). PhSummer Logootos from that shoot will appear on the spring covers of LBD/LRW! SpaGovernorsTowneClub copy
  • A spa refresher package at The Spa at Governors Towne Club ($135 value), which includes an Active Glow facial, followed by Deep Tissue Massage and a protein/vitamin shake. Avanti
  • A haircut, color, design and customized products from the super-posh Avanti Color Salon in Acworth (who, by the way, did Karyn’s hair in the photo above, top left, for last year’s cover).PrestigiousCleaning
  • A full housecleaning from Prestigious Cleaning in Kennesaw (get ready to feel pampered by these great folks!).
  • A package from Private Gallery @ the East Cobb Avenue, including a handbag, earrings, necklace aPrivateGalleryLogond bracelets ($100 value). They carry the best brands and styles; this is guaranteed to be some GREAT swag. Sweet Designs by Maryum Logo
  • A $60 gift certificate for custom children’s clothing with Sweet Designs by Maryum. Adorable designs from this rockin’ Kennesaw mompreneur!

Labella logo finalPLUS: our FIVE runners up will EACH receive $20 to Divas & Dames Boutique in downtown Acworth (one of our FAVORITE plaDivasLogoces on earth) AND $30 to LaBella Spa and Salon at Seven Hills (under AWESOME new ownership. ..we LOVE this team of ladies!) AND $25 to Love Street at Cedarcrest (one-stop shop for gifts, fashion, fun) AND goodies from Glitz and Glamour (unique fine jewelry, sterling, Pandora, Vera Bradley and more in historic Acworth) AND $100 gift certificate to Captures Photography by Summer Adams. Phew! That’s a mouthful.

PLUS: the lady with the most Facebook votes (FB only) will win a $100 gift certificate to LaBella Spa and Salon!!!!!

So, get out that camera or dig through those digital files and e-mail a shot of you and your kiddies. This is going to be F-U-N!

Photo top left features 2010 Cover Contest Winner Karyn Evans with her children. Photography by Summer Adams.

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unique {local} birthday party ideas!

March 16, 2011 in Feature, Happenings with 0 Comments

They grow up so fast don’t they? It seems like every year birthdays come faster and faster. So this year, make sure to create some lasting memories for the little ones…while they’re still little!

Fun at Home

If you’re looking for a unique at-home party, Carnival Promotions is a super awesome, family-owned company with affordable prices and unmatched customer service. Inflatables, carnival games and popcorn or cotton candy machines are available for rent to turn your backyard into a Barnum and Bailey’s-esque circus.

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If you’re worried about those spring showers, there are some really great indoor party options to keep even the rowdiest bunch entertained! Little Bears Indoor Playground has a great party area, moonwalks and slides, and enough room for up to 30 children – just in case your child is the most popular kid in pre-k.

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Water can totally work in your favor, as well! Aqua-Tots is a super kid-oriented pool facility with tons of windows for watching the little ones splish splash. They have both Woodstock and Kennesaw locations nearby with heated indoor pools ready for fun! This is a child FAVORITE.

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Ice Cream, You Scream

If you’re looking for something a little sweeter, try MaggieMoo’s Ice Cream Treatery at their convenient Cedarcrest Road location. Tons of flavors, a variety of mix-ins…AND ice cream pizza! What birthday boy or girl wouldn’t love a slice of ice cream on their big day?

Vintage Bakery

Birthday-Party-5-222x300If cupcakes are more up your ally, Miss Mamie’s Cupcakes are a must. The only thing more adorable than the vintage-esque decor of this wonderful cupcake bakery on the Marietta Square is the owner herself: Miss Mamie (pictured here with a fleur in her hair). Each child is given two cupcakes to decorate: a delicious snack plus creative activity rolled into one!

With these great party ideas around town, your baby’s birthday is sure to be a fun time…even if Mom is a little misty-eyed. Hey, it’s your party. You can cry if you want to.

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a little sneaky peeky

March 15, 2011 in Feature, Uncategorized with 2 Comments

We have the extreme honor of featuring acclaimed Marietta artist Claire Dunaway in our upcoming spring issue. Little Black Dress/Little Red Wagon photographer Jennifer Harris (of Jen Harris Photography) and I (Elizabeth) had SUCH a great time at the photo shoot with Claire this week. Claire is just awesome– the kind of person you want to be around. Or be.

And, whooeeee! Talk about talent. Check out this sneak peek of our shoot with Claire and some of her paintings. This girl has skillz, ya’ll.

ClaireSneakPeak1How cute is she?? I know! She’s completely adorable.

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Can’t wait for you all to read the article on her in the spring issue!! But, for now, you can check out her website or see what she’s up to on Facebook.

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A Fresh Hope – golfing for a great cause

March 9, 2011 in Feature, Local Nonprofits with 0 Comments

The Gig:

A Fresh Hope is a non-profit organization right here in the Metro Atlanta area that is sure to give you a fresh perspective. This foundation was started five years ago by 13-year-old Waverly Gilcrease. When she was just 8 years old, Waverly had a vision for changing the world…and she took action! A Fresh Hope has since provided backpacks, Christmas presents, meals and countless other blessings to thousands of children throughout Paulding and Cobb.

If you’ve been wondering how to get plugged into a worthy cause in the community, here’s your chance:

On April 29, 2011, A Fresh Hope is hosting their Second Annual Golf Tournament at Creekside Golf Course in Hiram, Ga. The entry fee is $75 per player. If you are interested in being a corporate sponsor, sponsorships are $100 per hole, and tournament sponsor levels are $1000 (Platinum), $500 (Gold), and $250 (Silver).

One hundred percent of all proceeds goes toward the Community Makeover project at Compton Elementary School and the 2011 Back to School Celebration at the end of the summer, where over 1,500 backpacks and school supplies will be distributed to underprivileged children in the area.

The Guide:

To sign up for the golf tournament or inquire about sponsorship opportunities, contact Jim Duryea (678-982-6921), Tony Calhoun  (770-851-9868),  Sandy Ransom (678-521-4031) or Jennifer Gilcrease (404-201-0319). Check out the tournament’s Facebook page for more details.

To donate to A Fresh Hope, please send all tax-deductible contributions to:

Waverly Gilcrease

1597 Grandwood Trail

Acworth, GA  30101

404-201-0319

waverly@afreshhope.com

www.afreshhope.blogspot.com

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Vacation vs. Reality

March 8, 2011 in Feature, Motherhood Matters with 1 Comment

We are in the middle of planning our summer vacation. And that got me thinking (right now my husband is nervous)… about the difference between Vacay Life and Real Life.

Take a moment to enter the world of Vacation:
Ahhhh, the beach. With the family. Possibly even with a grandparent or nanny, too. The best part about vacation is the presence of another adult. All.day.long. No one has to go to work. It is just kids and parents. Maybe even in equal numbers! Whoo hoo.

In the morning when Junior wakes up at 7:00 and you still feel like staying bed. YOU CAN!!!! Because Granny is already in the kitchen helping your little man with his cereal. Tears of joy stream down your face. You even forgive her for buying him that drum set at Christmas. THIS IS SOOOO GREAT!

When you all load up and head to the beach, you can actually READ your book, not just have it in your beach bag but never get to touch it like at home. Why? Because Daddy has taken Girl and Boy on a sweet little beach walk to look for shells. OMG!!! Quick. Read now! This moment will not last forever.

It is dinner time. But you don’t have to tackle this alone! In Vacation Land your sister-in-law, whose family is sharing the beach house with you, is there to help. You gals chat while whipping up a meal. And get this. While you are cooking, there are other adults around to play with the kids. And set the table!!!! Is this heaven? No, just Vacation. But isn’t it sweet?!

And then it ends. And you go back to reality. Where you have to wash four suitcases full of clothes. Today. And put them all away. And go to the grocery store because you have been out of town and no one really wants moldy bread for supper. And Daddy has to go back to work tomorrow. And Granny? Sigh, she had to go home, too. And although you LOVE your job as mother and worship your adorable little family, you wonder HOW THE HECK DO I DO THIS EVERYDAY?

And then when the kids are asleep you hop on hotels.com and start looking at your next vacation spot.

AllisonDormanAllison is a mother of three, and will probably have up to five if her sanity holds. She and her hubby live in Atlanta, Georgia, and are enjoying the joys and pains of being parents. Mostly, they just laugh a lot. To read more by Allison, click here.

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