Happy New Year! I hope your 2020 is off to a great start. I am inspired by all the creative resolutions I see floating around the web. All the good things that I want to focus on this year. Life will be full of drama, but I want to live with a positive mindset and hope for the best every day. I’ve never been a big one to draw up new year resolutions. For decades I went with the one from St. Elmo’s Fire – “To fix everything in my life that isn’t working”/Wendy. This year I want to think more along the lines of activities or steps to make one feel good. Not the cliched ones like join a new gym and lose 50 lbs! Less blaring noise and more get outside and see the world and create a better world for yourself indoors. Be less afraid and start the business…
Gifts are bought, relatives are in town, and you’re in the mood to look at Christmas lights. But, you want it to be an easy – no major traffic or heavy expense – outing. There are great neighborhood displays around Atlanta that thrill visitors every year and often take donations for non-profits like Make A Wish foundation. A single family or multiple ones get together to decorate their yards and share the holiday spirit. Below are top ones around Atlanta and some of the surrounding suburbs. Source: Atlanta Parent Magazine2019 Best Neighborhood Christmas Lights Around Atlanta A Whole Lot of ChristmasFor more than 25 years, this family has been decorating their home to the extreme. Different sections of the yard include snowflake lane, Santa’s workshop, a working ferris wheel, a Disney section, cut-outs for pictures and more. Don’t forget to look in the backyard for an ocean-themed display! In 2012,…
Shopping in stores for the holidays we’ve found gift ideas at Barnes and Noble, Homegoods, Target, Hollywood Feed, and Namaste and Skulls. We believe in shopping local, independent stores but we also support bigger ones too. Hopefully, you are finding items for family and friends and enjoying the holiday season, but if you need a few ideas check these out. Barnes and Noble [envira-gallery id=’2673′] Keeping your Riesling, Chardonnay, or favorite wine chilled is ideal for any occasion. [envira-gallery id=’2683′] Supernatural fans everywhere would love this mini gift. We are huge Buffy the Vampire Slayer fans – always. Eternal Harry Potter fans will find much to love at Barnes and Noble, but not so sure about this one. Thought it was fun to throw in and kiddos might like it. Target You know who you are! Hollywood Feed Recently started shopping in this holistic pet store and found lots to…
Welcome to December. So far in Atlanta, Georgia it’s been a mixture of fall weather in the ’60’s to winter the past two days in the ’40’s. The south doesn’t always make its mind up about the weather! This post may contain affiliate links and we may earn compensation when you click on the links at no additional cost to you. John and I were lucky enough to travel down to Charleston, South Carolina for one night in late November. The Lowcountry as it’s called is one of my favorite places. I am from South Carolina and it feels like home. We stayed on King Street about two blocks from the city market. Before I travel, I like to research restaurants for all of our meals. And, I don’t mean look up a few. I deep dive into cross referencing places. I went to TripAdvisor first and pulled up top…
We love visiting Chattanooga, Tennessee. It’s a quick getaway from Atlanta and very affordable to stay. The city offers numerous festivals and events throughout the year along with beautiful Cooledge Park to play with kids that’s located beside the Tennessee river. There’s an incredible antique carousel in the park that all ages can ride and we’ve done so many times over the years and it’s only about $1.00 to ride!. Photo Credit: Alex McMahan Photography This post may contain affiliate links and we may earn compensation when you click on the links at no additional cost to you. Our kids played for hours one hot summer day at the splash pad and fountains in the park. Connecting the park from the North Shore to downtown is the Walnut Street Bridge and it is one of my favorite places in the city. Photo Credit: Atlas Obscura site It is one of the world’s…
Meet Jennifer Graham Today we’d like to introduce you to Jennifer Graham.VoyageATL Article So, before we jump into specific questions about your business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.I live in Atlanta, specifically Lilburn, with my husband, 3 sons, and 2 rescue cats. I didn’t grow up a small-town girl. I always wanted to live in a small town and now I do. We enjoy exploring where we live, greater Atlanta, and places nearby. I enjoy shopping and going to events and especially take pleasure in sharing what I like about these things. I started a new lifestyle and travel blog in June called PoeinWonderland.com. I had been sharing things I found for years with friends, family, and strangers so I decided to go for it and start a blog. Why call my blog Poe in Wonderland? I love the light and the dark, serious and absurd,…
Oakland Cemetery’s Sunday in the Park Festival Located less than a mile from down town Atlanta, historic Oakland Cemetery is the city’s oldest and one of its largest green spaces. The cemetery began as a public burial ground in 1850 with 6 acres of land and was known as Atlanta Graveyard or City Burial Ground. With the onset of the Civil War, the grounds grew to 48 acres. It was renamed Oakland Cemetery in 1872 and families used to picnic and visit their loved ones buried on the grounds. Families and friends eventually moved away or became too busy and didn’t tend to the graves and the cemetery became neglected. In 1976, interested parties began reviving the public space, it was listed on the national register of historical places, and these volunteers formed the Historic Oakland Foundation (HOF). The foundation would take over the restoration and maintenance of the cemetery.…
Had a great time strolling through a local antique and flea market yesterday. The indoor ones are convenient to get to with their fixed locations and hours. You can ask for a map and see what booths you’re interested in and plot your shopping strategy. Yesterday, we saw everything from $1.68 deodarant to furniture and vintage items, including Halloween. The one we visited was Unique Treasures in Snellville, Georgia. Do a little research and travel around Georgia and across the U.S. to find even more treasure. 15 Best Flea Markets in Georgia by the Crazy Tourist The Top 10 Flea Markets in the United States Our finds at Unique Treasures [envira-gallery id=’2064′] [envira-gallery id=’2072′]
Everyone loves a bargain or a price steal. I imagine if you had millions you’d still enjoy saving money or if not, the hunt for treasure might thrill you. Looking for deals in thrift stores has always been around, but today more stores are evolving into vehicles for good. There are buy out-right stores, consignment and resale ones, however true thrift stores utilize funds for charities or non-profit organizations (source: What’s the Difference Between a Goodwill Store and a Thrift Store). Goodwill has been raising money as a thrift store organization since 1902 and providing support to food banks, shelters, and meeting community needs. In 2019, more shoppers are frequenting stores and they are discerning not only about what they want but who the stores donate proceeds to. Shopping for a social cause is desirable. We’re highlighting some key Atlanta stores here, but let’s talk about WHAT people find appealing…
Whether you were strolling down the Beltline, biking through the Krog Tunnel, or standing in front of the dazzling lights at the Fox Theatre, it’s hard to forget the magic that you felt when you spotted your first Tiny Door. The doors are the work of artist Karen Anderson Singer, who started the project in her own neighborhood of Reynoldstown in 2014. Singer, a street artist and sculptor who holds a degree in visual art from Rutgers University, wanted to create a project which would respect and reflect what makes Atlanta unique. What started with a single door and a mission statement to “bring big wonder to tiny spaces” has grown into a movement. Tiny Doors ATL’s Instagram account now boasts over 100,000 followers and has inspired projects all over the world. Singer’s project has been featured by media outlets like O Magazine, NPR, and CBS Sunday Morning. So what’s the story you haven’t already…