An Evening in the Highlands

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On Friday, November 21st, 310 Rosemont, Winter Wren and William Wren presented Play for Patrick - An Evening in the Highlands – a night of shopping, strolling, sipping, and dining for a great cause. A benefit for Press On to CURE Childhood Cancer, the evening is inspired by Patrick Chance – who was diagnosed with neuroblastoma in 2006. 

In an effort to make a difference, all three boutiques hosted a special shopping experiences from 6 to 9 p.m.featuring complimentary cocktails and lite bites, a dessert bar with The Ice Cream Bar spirited ice cream flavors, a photo booth, silent auction, giveaways, and special guests including Patrick’s mom Erin Chance, and much more. 20% of sales from all three stores along with 100% of proceeds from the silent auction will be donated to the Play for Patrick fund for Press On. 

Neighborhood favorites including Murphy’s, Genki Noodles and Sushi, Moe’s and Joe’s, Atlanta Activewear, TWELVE, Dakota J's, and Toscano & Sons Italian Market were also participating in An Evening in the Highlands and donating a percent of proceeds to Press On.  Additionally, golf lovers were invited to take advantage of a custom putting green at William Wren throughout the event where they can "Putt for Patrick" for the chance to win prizes.

Photos: Tomas Espinoza

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Lights, Camera, Action: BLOOMINGDALES!

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Theo Tyson

Theo Tyson

BLOOMINGDALE’S LENOX SQUARE LAUNCHES STUDIO SERVICES

EXCLUSIVELY FOR GEORGIA’S FILM INDUSTRY 

Debuting this month, Bloomingdale’s Lenox Square now offers a Studio Services department to serve as a vast resource for the film and television industries in the greater Atlanta area. Servicing costumers, stylists, and wardrobe consultants to the film industry, Bloomingdale’s Studio Services offers stylish solutions for their wardrobe and prop needs.

"We are excited to bring Studio Services to Atlanta,” says Patricia Donohue, Director of Studio Services. “This new location gives Bloomingdale's the opportunity to service the needs of our Studio clients where they work coast to coast."

“Our Lenox store is pleased to welcome members of the film industry for a turn-key experience of all Bloomingdale’s has to offer ,” said Tom Abrams, operating vice president and general manager of the Lenox Square store. “With new designers and European labels, the best in fashion trends, and exemplary service, we are happy to provide our city with this enhanced availability right here in our store.”

Along with the new Lenox Square location, Bloomingdale's offers Studio Services on the West coast in its Beverly Center, Glendale, Santa Monica, and Sherman Oaks locations, as well as on the East coast in its 59th Street Flagship location in New York City. The newly-developed department will offer all of Bloomingdale’s Lenox Square assortments as well as special orders for items in other Bloomingdale’s locations.

With over ten years experience in the fashion industry and entertainment areas, Theo Tyson will be running Studio Services for Atlanta. Theo has strong ties strong ties to the film & tv industry, having worked with Turner Entertainment, Rainforest Films | Sony Pictures, BET Networks and others as well as having served as interim PR Manager for Bloomingdale's Lenox.

Studio Services is located on the third floor of the Lenox Square store, and is open Monday through Friday 10am to 7pm and Saturdays 10am to 5pm. To make an appointment please call 404-495-2835. 

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#GivingTuesday with Union & Fifth

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This Holiday Season, shop for your loved ones, while also helping those in need starting Tuesday Dec. 2nd, with the Launch of, Union & Fifth (www.unionandfifth.com) - the first new luxury online designer consignment shopping/resale site that supports worthy charity organizations by donating 100% of all proceeds from any online purchases and/or donations of unwanted Items to your charity of choice.

Founded by sisters-in-law Pamela Trefler, philanthropist, and Christena Reinhard, professional fundraiser — Union & Fifth was formed to create an innovative and effective way of re-selling designer labels that could make a difference by giving consumers a chance to give back in the process. Union & Fifth takes an altruistic spin on a consumer driven industry by instilling a more beneficial cycle of shopping (a sale within a sale site) that gives a much deeper meaning to "retail therapy" and gift giving.

Get truly into the holiday giving spirit and save some room post Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale days for #Giving Tuesday and shop for your loved ones on unionandfifth.com, while also helping those in need.

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Introducing the Candy Cane Cooler

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The swanky  NoMa Social restaurant in New Rochelle, New York is bringing in the holiday season with a Candy Cane Cooler  that just screams Christmas spirit. Not only does this concoction look festive, but it decks the halls of your taste buds as well. Here's how to make it:

Ingredients:

  • 1 tbs crushed soft peppermint candy 
  • 1½ fl oz vodka
  • splash of white creme de menthe
  • ¼ fl oz brandy
  • ½ fl oz half-and-half 
  • Crushed ice
  • Peppermint stick for garnish
  • Mint sprig for garnish

Directions: Combine the vodka and crushed peppermint.  Stir to dissolve.  Add the remaining ingredients, stir and garnish. Now you have the perfect cocktail for your Holiday Party. Cheers!

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