Customers Get Organized at our Workshop

Today, we were so delighted to have Teresa Taylor, from Chaos 2 Comfort, located in Atlanta, presenting at our shop!  Ms. Taylor has over 20 yrs experience as a professional organizer in the industry.  During the presentation Teresa shared many innovative ways to get organized in our lives.......from handling mail and bills, to creative storage ideas.

Here are some photos from today's event................

This last photo is of our presenter, the lovely Teresa Taylor.

Chaos 2 Comfort, an Atlanta, GA company, is fully licensed and insured. They are also members of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO), and the Georgia Chapter of NAPO.

For additional information, you can contact Ms. Taylor at 404-247-3942 or visit to their company website at: www.Chaos2Comfort.net

Window Treatment Selection, Care and Tips

GUEST POST & Photos by:  Carol Reagin of Windowscapes

Thinking of window treatments for your home? Not only will window treatments add color and style to your home, but appropriate treatments can provide privacy, light control and insulation value. First decide what you wish to accomplish with your window treatments. For example, if you want drapery panels, should they be operational or stationary? If you need privacy, then they need to be operational….if privacy is not an issue, they can be stationary. If you want to add color, interest and style to a room, you can choose a top treatment, panels or any style or combination that pleases you. Is your décor formal or casual? If you need design ideas, look at home décor magazines and books. When you see something that appeals to you, imagine it in your home.

Now that you’ve decided on function and style, it’s time to look at fabrics. The Atlanta area has so many wonderful fabric stores and an almost endless variety of fabrics. There truly is something for everyone. It’s very important to match fabric with style. For example, if you’ve decided you want swags (or any treatment with soft folds), you don’t want a heavy or stiff fabric. Don’t hesitate to use more than one fabric in your treatment. Combinations of solids, plaids, prints, stripes and checks add interest and are very much today’s style. Fabrics other than sheers will benefit from a good quality lining such as 100% cotton. Linings not only add richness, but will add to the life of your window treatments as well.

Whenever possible your treatments should extend at least five to six inches above the window. Drapery panels can hang 1/4 inch off the floor, touch the floor or be puddled on the floor….whichever you prefer. If you have crown moulding, you may want to consider mounting them all the way to the moulding. Careful consideration should be given to the placement of brackets so that the fabric covers the side mouldings. To help maintain the beauty and life of your treatments, carefully vacuum or dust them on a regular basis and when cleaning becomes necessary they should always be professionally dry cleaned.

Now, just sit back and enjoy!  If you would like more information or would like to schedule an appointment with Carol to discuss window treatments, you can call the store at 678-494-5800.

It’s All About Me Event!!!!!!!!!

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Guest Blog by Linda Parish
(Owner of the Hummingbird House Bed and Breakfast in Lexington, GA & The Country Register in GA)

It’s All About Me!!!!!!!!!

A weekend of special activities in the Lexington, GA Historic District

You are all probably ready for adventures outside the house after the storm of 2011 and we have just the thing coming up. Lexington, GA, a small historic town between Athens and Washington, will host a day trip getaway for women the last weekend in January. The activities are geared to women except for the Sunday Tour of Homes and Buildings and the Friday afternoon ‘Meet the Artists Reception’ at Hummingbird House, from 4 to 7, which is open to all. This is a great opportunity to meet and talk to the featured artists and authors.

Plan to come early and visit the shops in downtown Lexington, GA – several antique and ‘junque’ shops and Oglethorpe Fresh, which features all Oglethorpe made arts, crafts, and other products (like local honey), will be open during the weekend. There is also a self-guided walking tour of the historic district – brochures available at the shops and at Hummingbird House.

On Saturday, at Hummingbird House, the six featured artists will be showing their work and will have special pricing for attendees and some will also be demonstrating their craft. The Artists are: Carole Chalmers, Portraitist, Ellen Cowne, Jewelry Artist, Ruth Jones, Watercolorist, Diane Davies, Potter, Laurel Genteman, Artist, and Sally Ross, Fine Art Photography.  Here are some examples of their work......

Saturday and Sunday activities also include book signings by local authors, a masseuse on site, special portrait sittings, a wine tasting, gaming rooms available for bridge or bunco groups to use and some other surprises. Four of the featured local authors are Betty Cory: Crabbing Days of an Islander, Ellen Cowne: Dick and Jane Don’t Live Anymore, Martha Phillips: Written on a Rock, Donny Seagraves: Gone From These Woods, James B. Harrison, Jr: Killer.

Sunday afternoon, in addition to the above activities, will feature a Tour of Historic Lexington Homes and Buildings from 2 to 5, sponsored by the Lexington Downtown Development Authority. Email tcrga@windstream.net to reserve your tickets ($15.00 each).

It’s All About Me Getaway activities are centered at Hummingbird House Bed and Breakfast located at 120 West Church Street, 706-340-1049. Hours are 4 to 7 on Friday, 11 to 5 on Saturday and 1 to 5 on Sunday.

Check Facebook: ‘It’s All About Me Getaway Weekend’ for more information, changes, and additions or call Linda at 706-340-1049.

Initial Travel Mugs

A new arrival at the store, our tan and beige initial travel mugs make the perfect gift for a sister, best friend or co-worker.  The mug stands 7 inches tall and comes with a stylish gift box!  And they can handle both cold or hot beverages.  Priced at $19.95.

They can be ordered on our website at http://www.houseandgardenboutique.com/.  Also don't forget to sign-up for our email newsletter and stay in-tune with what's happening at the shop.  We have a ton of fun events coming up this Spring.  You can also sign-up for the newsletter on our website home page.  Stay warm!

Delicious Winter Fragrances

Warm up the home with some Sophia's Fragrance Oil......we have two new scents at the store......Cream Brulee and Hot Cocoa.  What a great way to bring in the New Year!  They come in 16 fluid ounce bottles and will transform your whole house into a dreamy winter haven.....we promise!

Stop on by and get your favorite fragrance, add it to your diffuser and make your winter more fun!  They are available to purchase on our store website and retail for $10.95 a bottle.

http://www.houseandgardenboutique.com/

Happy New Year!!!!

Destination Shops Event Photos

What fun we all had last Thursday evening, Dec 2nd, for the Destination Shops Event!  Here are some photos from the shopping event's stop at our shop...............

What a great holiday evening!  This last photo is of Carol and Jill, who helped me in the shop so much that night.  And many thanks to the gals, Stephanie and Karran, from the Simply Stylish Life Online Magazine for including us in their event.  For more info about the online magazine go to http://www.simplystylishlife.com/

Happy Holidays! 

Destination Shops Event!

We are participating in the Simply Stylish Life's, "Destination Shops Event" this evening in Woodstock!  We'll have some great specials for all shoppers that come in this evening to shop.  Tons of fun holiday gifts and everyday accessories too!  Don't miss out on this great holiday event.  We'll be open until 9pm this evening.  So stop on by for some refreshments and great company!  And  be sure and check your email for our latest coupon too!

If you would like to participate in the Destination Shopping Event, contact the event coordinators at http://www.simplystylishlife.com/  Tickets are $25 for the evening outing, which includes 4 shopping stops and a luxurious limo escort.

Win a Bradshaw Farms "Christmas Tour of Homes" Ticket!

Want to add some Holiday Cheer to your life this season?  Then become a FAN of House and Garden Boutique on our Facebook page, and leave us a comment too, and you'll be entered to win ONE ticket to the Bradshaw Farms Christmas Tour of Homes this weekend! 

House and Garden Boutique Facebook Page Link

The dates of the event are Saturday, December 4th and Sunday, December 5th from 1-6pm both days.

It is such a beautiful Holiday Tour, and all the homeowners make the attendees feel so welcome in their homes.  You won't want to miss this holiday event!

The winner will be selected Friday, December 3rd at 5pm.  They will be notified via Facebook.

Tickets are also available at the store and can be purchased for $15.00 each.

Good Luck to All!

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/