Sunday, February 03, 2008
Life, Style, "Haute Stuff"
Creative collective
Shop shows for weddings, jewelry, home, pets and garden
Courtesy of Mickey Lynn Designs
Portions from sales of Mickey Lynn Designs new Eternal Flame Collection will be donated to the American Heart Association this month.
By Kirsten Ott
HERE COMES THE BRIDE
A design showroom for the creative bride, Paisley Umbrella hosts its first “Save the Date” free cocktail and shopping event Thursday, Feb. 7, from 6 to 9 p.m. Meet bridal experts to help you plan your big day, all customized to your liking. Consult with and shop from vendors specializing in bridal/event apparel, wedding planning, floral design, wedding photography, invitations, calligraphy, cupcakes and desserts, shoes, custom handcrafted bridal jewelry and bridal gifts. Hors d’oeuvres and the signature cocktail will be served. Go right after work; the first 15 guests receive free gift bags. 2971 N. Fulton Drive, 404-274-5432, www.paisleyumbrella.com.
HEARTS ON FIRE
Local jewelry designer Mickey Lynn (www.mickeylynndesigns.com) has designed a new Eternal Flame Collection for the month of February and is donating a portion of her sales to the American Heart Association in honor of American Heart Month. Meet Lynn and see her jewelry in person, including the precious metal clay heart pendants on 14k gold-filled chain and hammered bangles, at Lynn’s trunk show Saturday, Feb. 9, and Sunday, Feb. 10, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Mitzi & Romano (1038 N. Highland Ave. NE, 404-876-7228).
RUSH, RUSH, BABY
LUXE-Atlanta has just received a very limited quantity of high-end limited designer pieces from the likes of Chanel, Zac Posen, Missoni, Charles Chang Lima, Sheri Bodell and Alberta Ferretti. The West Midtown boutique has priced them 50 to 70 percent off original retail. 1000 Marietta St., Ste. 102, 404-815-7470, www.luxeatlanta.com.
HOMEWARD BOUND
Spring—and warmer weather—is just around the corner, and your excuse of “It’s too cold outside” for sprucing up your home won’t work for much longer. Prepare yourself for the satisfying sense of accomplishment and added home value of interior and exterior improvements with a trip to the 14th Annual Atlanta Garden & Patio Show Feb. 7–10, at the Cobb Galleria Centre. Learn eco-friendly ways to up your curb appeal, such as xeriscaping (landscaping with no water), which is a welcomed solution to our current situation. Check out the latest in landscape design, patios, heating and air conditioning, roofing, siding, lawn care and cooking from hundreds of vendors and exhibits, and hear from Joe Washington of HGTV’s “Ground Breaker” on how to landscape during times of drought. The show also is partnered with the Atlanta Humane Society to present the first Atlanta Pet Pavilion, a showcase of the latest innovations in pet products and services, and new trends in pet fashion. Hours: Feb. 7, noon–6 p.m.; Feb. 8, noon–8 p.m.; Feb. 9, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Feb. 10, noon–6 p.m. Cost: adults, $10; children ages 6–12, $3; children 5 and younger, free; seniors 65 and older with ID, free. www.atlantahomeshow.com. SP
Catch up with resident shopping addict and Life, Food & Style Editor Kirsten Ott at kirstenott@sundaypaper.com.