Holiday Girl's Night Out!

Thursday evening we participated in the Woodmont Golf and County Club's, "Girl's Night Out" Holiday Shopping Event, in the very northern burbs of Atlanta.  What a festive occasion it was for all.  Complete with raffle prizes given out every 10 minutes!  The proceeds from the event are supporting the charity, Angel House of North Georgia, a transitional-living home for girls ages 12 to 18.   What a great time of the year to support such a wonderful charity.

Here are some photo's from Thursday night's event...................

Be sure and check out the next Girl's Night Out event at the Woodmont Golf and Country Club in the Atlanta area.

http://www.woodmontgolfclub.com/

Winners!

Here are a couple of our winners from our Holiday Open House giveaway and our Holiday Tour of Homes ticket giveaway too!

Lynn Torres won a White Fir Trapp Candle from our Holiday Open House giveaway.......this happened to be one of Lynn's favorite scents.

Jessica Bauer won a ticket to the Jr Service League of Woodstock's Holiday Tour of Homes for this past weekend in our giveaway for a Holiday Tour ticket.

And we were a platinum sponsor this year at the Jr. Service League's Holiday Tour of Homes.....

  We were set-up at the Nelson Home in Towne Lake Hills East during the Tour.  What great fun we had this weekend!  A big thank-you to everyone who came out and supported this very worthwhile cause!  The Holiday Tour of Homes benefits our local Cherokee County charities.



Hope you had as much fun this weekend as we did in Woodstock!

Decorating Boss Holiday Workshop

Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, 11/9 at 12:30pm  as we are treated to a fun holiday session with Sue Harrison of First Class Decorating in Marietta.  Sue will show attendees several different ways to throw a splash of Christmas into their home and parties.

There are still seats available in the class tomorrow, 11/9 at 12:30pm, as well as in the 11/17 class at 6:30pm.  Call 678-494-5800 to sign up and reserve your place in the class.

How To Entertain Like Emily Post without a Donald Trump Budget

What fun we had last evening with our presenter, Erica Prewett, of A Big To Do Event in Woodstock.  Erica returned this year to present her very upbeat and informative workshop, "How To Entertain Like Emily Post without a Donald Trump Budget".

We were given some great tips on types of invitations to send for your party.....

How to set the table..............

Ways to make your food table look fabulous!

More tips on where to place food and beverage in your house for the party..............

Clever floral arrangements for your tables......

And of course we had to satify the sweet tooth too!

And then there were giveaways!

For more information on upcoming events, you can visit our website at:  http://www.houseandgardenboutique.com/

 

Red Velvet Cake - Oh My!

Our booksigning event was so much fun last Friday!  Here are some photos from the event....and some of the Red Velvet Cake that Johnnie Gabriel brought from her bakery, called Gabriel's Desserts in Marietta, GA.

Here's also a few new items that have arrived at the shop too!

Be sure and also check out our website for upcoming events.

http://www.houseandgardenboutique.com/

Our Holiday Open House will be held on Friday, November 5th and Saturday, November 6th, from 10am - 5:30pm.

Here are some upcoming classes at the shop:

How to Entertain Like Emily Post w/o a Donald Trump Budget

Thurs Nov 4, 6:30pm (this session kicks off our Holiday Open House) & Thurs Dec 2, 6:30pm

  "Decorating Boss" Holiday Workshop

   Tues Nov 9, 12:30pm & Wed Nov 17, 6:30pm

Cookbook Signing

Stop by and join us this Friday, October 22nd, 1-3pm, for our Cookbook Signing Event with Johnnie Gabriel of Gabriel's Desserts in Marietta, GA.  Johnnie is a frequent guest on QVC's cooking segments and she is also the cousin of Paula Deen. 

The "Second Helpings" cookbooks are available to purchase for $24.99 at the event.  Coupons cannot be used on the cookbooks.  Books purchased at House and Garden Boutique will be signed by Ms. Gabriel.

We'll also have refreshments and some of the delicious desserts from the cookbook for you to sample. 
See you Friday!

Holiday Items at the Store!

We are getting in some fun stuff at the store every day!  Here's just a sampling of some of our new products for the upcoming holiday season.........

What fun we have in store for you!  More product pictures to come in future posts.....happy shopping!  Be sure and check out our FREE workshops that are scheduled throughout the 4th quarter.  They are posted on our BLOG sidebar. 

Eclectic Antiquities

Weekends are great for browsing the flea markets, garage sales and festivals for antiques and unusual architectural pieces.  And I can never resist the eclectic items where the rustic is mixed with the formal.
Here are a couple of treasures I found this summer......

I can't wait to use this pewter tray during the holidays!  What do you think I should use it for?????

My silver coffee pot above is gracing the walls in my laundry room right now.  I have the room decorated with all kinds of artwork.  I'm styling while I do my laundry!  It might as well look good, being I spend so much time in there!!!

This week I'm participating in My Romantic Home's Show and Tell Friday.  Be sure and stop by and see all
the fun blogs!

Also participating at Lemoncholy's Flight of Fancy Flea Market Friday!

And we are joining Bargain Hunting with Laurie for their blog party this weekend!

 

Halloween Giveaway!

HAPPY FALL Y'ALL!    

It's a rainy day in Georgia and I'm in the mood for a giveaway.  We just got in the cutest Halloween wine stoppers.  And they are just too much fun to keep a secret.  (should you ever stop wine????)

So I am going to give one away this month.  If you would like to enter the giveaway here is what you need to do:

1.) Sign up to follow the Store blog
2.) Like our Store Facebook page
3.) Leave a comment on the store blog telling me you signed up for both with your name and a way to contact you.

Here is the very, very, spooky Halloween giveaway item.......!

The winner will be chosen on October 15th.  The giveaway is only to those located in the US only.

Participants need to sign up to "Follow" both the blog and to "Like" our store Facebook page in order to qualify.

Thanks for entering and good luck to you all!

Article in the Examiner

The very talented writer and author, Denise Fawcett Facey has written an informative and delightful article on the upcoming classes at House and Garden Boutique.  The article appears on the Atlanta Examiner website. 

http://www.examiner.com/home-and-garden-ideas-in-atlanta/fall-wreath-design-class-at-house-and-garden-boutique

For those of you who live in the Atlanta area, there are still a couple of seats left in the wreath class on Saturday, September 25th at 11am.

All attendees get additional discounts on purchases made at the store on the day of the event.  What a great way to kick-off your holiday shopping!

For additional information and a schedule for upcoming classes at the store, please go to our website at:  http://www.houseandgardenboutique.com/
 

Learn How to Make a Fall Wreath

Stop by the shop this Saturday, 9/25 and we'll show you how to make your own Fall wreath for your home.  The class is at 11:00 am and the price is $39.95 per person.  At the completion of the class, you will walk out the door with a beautiful Fall wreath. 

Come by and join the fun if you live in the Atlanta area.  Call us at 678-494-5800 to reserve your seat.

The store is open Monday-Saturday, 10am-5:30pm and closed on Sunday.  We're located off Main Street in Woodstock, GA.....just look for the Big Chair on Main Street!  Store website is http://www.houseandgardenboutique.com/

Gift Giving Ideas

Arts Festival

Over the Labor Day weekend my husband and I ventured out on Sunday to check out the Marietta Arts Festival here in Georgia.  What a beautiful day it was.......it was so much cooler this weekend and just perfect for an outdoor show!  The festival was packed with all sorts of fun items, fountains, wine coolers, paintings, jewelry and more.  But I just have to share the most unusual thing that I saw at the event........the port-a-pottys.......the pictures just speak for themselves....... 

These are just the ultimate in artwork.....don't you think?  This is the first time I've ever seen one look so nice!