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David Lettermen got nothing on us!

10. The Showroom you walk into will probably look like a third world country prison.

9. The guy that will help you from behind the counter will probably smell like stale cigarettes and old spice cologne.

This is your 29.99 Granite Place!

now just another run down gas station and you can’t understand the guy at the other end of the phone!

Wow! Birmingham festivities are on a website dedicated to St. Patrick’s Day Events. This city sure knows the importance of wearing green and drinking beer.  Birmingham also has a St. Patrick’s Day Parade like Huntsville. It Starts at 2 p.m. on March 12th.

For more information check this link out!

http://www.st-patricks-day.com/st_patricks_day_parades_united_states_alabama.html

Huntsville has lots of festivities coming down the rainbow to the pot of gold this March.   As usual, there is the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade that will be held in downtown Hunstville starting at 11:30 a.m on March 17th.  It is  a great event for all ages.

After the parade, there are several bars and pubs that will be hosting events chalked full of green beer and good times!

• Finnegan’s Pub
• Humphrey’s Bar and Grill
• Philby’s Grill and Pub

I can feel it in the air.  Sunny skies and temperatures in the 60s and 70s is putting everyone in a good mood. People are allowing you to go first in grocery lines and letting you merge into their lane on the highways.  When the weather gets warmer, everyone seems to

Everyone is so Happy in Atlanta!

be whistling a happy tune with a bluebird on their shoulder or something.  And I am enjoying every minute of it.

That being said, its time to get that calendar ready for festivals, barbeques, and vacation time because Spring Break and St. Patrick’s Day are just around the corner!

“Fun in the Sun” Spring Events in Atlanta

Shamrock Fest with Yacht Rock at Piedmont Park March 5th.

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French Wine Tasting Event March 7th at Tantra Restaurant. $20 per person

http://www.tantraatlanta.com/

Atlanta St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March 12th.

http://www.stpatsparadeatlanta.com/

Fado’s is hosting a week of St. Patrick’s Day, March 10-17th.

http://www.fadoirishpub.com/atlanta/

• Just  a few events going on this March. More to come in April!

Valentine’s does not always have to be romance, champagne, and roses.  It can also be a time to spend with great friends and fabulous food.  Many may feel the pressure of this whimsical holiday, because of all the expectations placed on it, therefore, sit back and relax with some of these creative and fun ideas:

1.)  Tacky Valentine’s Sweater Party :  This works for Christmas, so why not this holiday?  There are many puffed paint sweaters out there the come in pinks and reds.  Just have your neighbors come with appetizers and you supply the pink martinis!

This Sweater is sure to make guests go "wah wah wah" all the way home!

2.) Valentine’s Day Costume Party:  What about having everyone dress up like their favorite couple from Scarlett and Rhett to Tommy-Lee and Pamela Anderson?  Everyone loves a costume party.  You can even have a competition to see whose costume is the best.

3.) Anti-Valentines Day Party: For the people out there who just cannot stand this holiday, then throw an Anti-Valentine’s Day party.  Have everyone come dressed in black, listen to some rage rock music, and watch movies that are sure to not put you in the romantic mood such as: Fatal Attraction, The Break-up, or even maybe The Crying Game.  Sometimes cynicism can be fun if you throw in a really cool drink like a Black Heart Martini (Grape Juice, Vodka, dash of gingerale, and a whole strawberry for garnish).

Premier Surfaces is partnering with some of the most phenomenal companies in the home industry to bring Luxury Living at Phipps Plaza.  On the second floor next to Belk, there is a huge kitchen display complete with custom cabinets, countertops, floors, and

Phipps Plaza was voted "Best Mall in the South" by Southern Living

appliances for you to view.  A team member is on hand Thursday – Sunday from 12-4pm to answer any questions you may have.  One might not expect to come across a home remodeling team in a mall, but at Phipps Plaza you will.

Phipps Plaza is home to more than 100 specialty stores including Gucci, Giorgio Armani, Jimmy Choo, and Juicy Couture.  At Phipps Plaza you’ll also find four full service restaurants, a food court, and a 14-screen AMC theatre.  Therefore, Phipps is a fabulous location for you to come and learn more about kitchen design.

Even though Phipps caters to more of an upscale shopping experience, there are many sales going on right now.  So you can purchase something unique without having to spend an “arm and a leg” per say.  Belk offers great deals on top brand names such as Free People and Anne Klein.  So, it may not be a mall you frequent to but you might be surprised at what you can find for a good price and the Luxury Living kitchen is no exception.

Working with several other vendors to bring this kitchen to Phipps, the quality is excellent and the pricing is affordable.  We would love to see you so please come visit!

Amazing and all Local Fall Festivals…

The children are back in school, football season is here, leaves are starting to change color, and, hopefully, much needed cooler weather will be hear soon.  That being said, autumn is a time of year when everything is bathed in a beautiful orange glow from the sun and there is so many things to look forward to from being outdoors to holidays with family.  Here are some helpful tips to enjoy this wonderful season to the fullest extent:

Chili is an easy thing to keep in your pantry for parties. There are also many different ways you can make it to add variety!

is just something in the air that makes you want to socialize.  No more “Lazy Hazy Days of Summer” because now it is all about tailgating, dinner parties, community Fall festivals, holiday events, and more. 

It might just only be mid-September but already get in the mood with just some small seasonal touches around the home. Even just a pumpkin spice candle can make a dinner party more festive this

Assorted Pumpkins and Squash in a bowl is another easy way to add fall to your home!

time of year.  You can also go to Michael’s and get a package of dried fall leaves to add around the home. It is an inexpensive way to get your home fall ready for guests.

Ingredients

• 2 cups dry pancake mix
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup applesauce
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 cup milk

For many, it can become quite a challenge to figure out what type of furniture fits best or where the TV should go in a room that feels more like a closet rather than an actual living space. Yet, one of the great things about interior design is that their are tricks and techniques that can take that claustrophobic feel of a tiny room and make it appear larger and more open.

Here are a few tips to consider:

• Light and Brightly colored walls are reflective and can open a room
• Cream colors and icy blues are commonly used when making a space feel larger
• Consider painting your molding light because the wall will appear further back

This narrow bedroom appears wider with soft gray walls and light molding.

3.) MIRRORS

• Use a focal point for the room and angle your mirror towards it. This will give the illusion of depth
• Mirrors reflect light, therefore, making the room appear larger
• Mirrors and walls and glass furniture also make the room feel like it has more of an open flow

This mirror reflects the natural light from the windows as well as the other objects in the room making the space feel twice as big.