New Video: Come On December & Broken by Patty Smyth

She rocked us in the 80's as Scandal's leading lady with Goodbye To You and The Warrior. She  crushed our hearts in '92 with her mega-hit duet Sometimes Love Just Ain't Enough with Don Henley. And now, Patty Smyth is back with her first album since 1999! I told you about Come On December a few weeks ago. I gave a copy to my sister and we haven't stopped playing it. Patty has released a couple of videos, take a look!

The single, Come On December, is a catchy tune with a great melody. It's the kind of song that you keep on replay - I have! In the Come On December video, Patty takes us on a tour through New York City, including Coney Island. Watch for a couple of her famous friends like Sharon Osbourne and Julie Chen who help spread the holiday cheer by singing along with her. Even Patty's famous pro-tennis hubby, John McEnroe makes a cameo appearance. And looking sharp in a suit and tie.

In Broken, Patty Smyth pays tribute to our Veterans. It's a beautiful song and touching video.

*Get your Come On December today! Patty covers all the great Christmas classics making it a timeless album you'll play year after year. [Get two - one to keep, one to give!] Happy Holidays, xo.

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Last-minute Holiday Decorating Secrets

Designer & TV Personality Libby Langdon's Last-minute Holiday Decorating Secrets: Fast & Festive  

"December already?!  Suddenly it's the busiest time of the year and you are out of time but still want a home that feels festive and special for the holidays.  These are a few of my favorite last-minute design fixes to bring warm and welcoming holiday style to your home this season." Libby

Libby Langdon, designer, author and television personality known for her stylish and inviting design expertise shares last-minute holiday decor secrets from her clients'  and own home. 

The Holiday's are so busy and jam packed with things to do, so when it comes to flowers I like to keep it easy and elegant. 

Rather than trying to maintain real flowers throughout the season, display red silk Amaryllis (I got mine from Ikea!) in tall glass cylinders. Use miniature pinecones or moss at the base to camouflage the stalks. Wrap each vase with all sorts of ribbon combinations... from burlap to grosgrain!

An inexpensive, simple and stylish accent that creates height on consoles, buffet tables and wherever you need a cheerful, chic kick of color!

For the fastest, most fabulous holiday decor, simply fill your favorite vessels with ornaments!  Even bargain drugstore ornaments look special and sparkly when displayed together.  For extra impact, use several like material containers in one area featuring ornaments in a single color theme.  Multiple clear glass hurricanes and vases shining with all white ornaments or several shiny bowls brimming with various shades and sizes of green Christmas balls look elegant and modern...in minutes!  

A fun and fast holiday design fix are seasonal throw pillows.  There are so many fun styles and patterns that will work with each color scheme in your home, which gives you the chance to change up your regular day-to-day pillows with a cheerful message you wouldn't use throughout the rest of the year!  Stock up at the end of the season when they are on sale! 

Snake faux or real garland greenery down the center of your table for an instant, unexpected runner!  There are so many affordable options that already have berries and pinecones attached...no assembly required!  Or use greenery trimmed from your Christmas tree or yard and add in shiny ornaments, pinecones, candleholders, holly berries and ribbon and you've created a stunning tablescape design that you can leave out in between meals for everyday style throughout the season!

Spray paint is Christmas in a can!  For less than five dollars you can bring holiday shine to items you collect in your yard!  Give leaves and pinecones a coat of metallic color and incorporate them into your tabletop, railing and mantlepiece decor and floral displays. For a gorgeous garland embellishment, alternate sprayed and natural magnolia leaves in a rosette, add ribbon to the center and attach at the back with florist wire and attach to garlands.  Spray magnolia leaves or larger shrub leaves gold and tuck around varied height votives and hurricanes along with gold spray painted pinecones and arrange on a mantle, console or buffet table.  Attach a gold spray painted leaf to a name tag with ribbon for a holiday dinner place card.  Let your imagination run wild -- silver and gold make your season stylish and bright!

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Happy Holidays & Happy Decorating!!

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Frye Presents The Whiskey Gentry Holiday Caroling Event

The Frye Company Atlanta Presents an Afternoon of Holiday Caroling with The Whiskey Gentry

Live Acoustic Show, Hot Drinks and Cookies from Farm to Ladle, and Holiday Wreaths with Purchase from Adaptation Floral Design

Celebrate the spirit of the season this Saturday, December 12, 2015 at The Frye Company at Ponce City Market during a rockin’ holiday caroling event with The Whiskey Gentry.

From 1 to 4 p.m., shoppers are invited to a experience a high-energy, live acoustic show outside the store from the catchy, toe-tapping band, shop Frye’s Holiday Collection, and enjoy hot drinks and cookies from Farm to Ladle.  Shoppers will also receive a fresh holiday wreath with purchase from Adaptation Floral Design.

The event is open to the public by RSVPing to RSVP@TheFryeCompany.com.  

The Frye Company’s Atlanta flagship store is located in Ponce City Market at 675 on Ponce de Leon. Visit The Frye Company online at www.TheFryeCompany.com.

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What:              The Frye Company Presents a Holiday Caroling Event with The Whiskey Gentry

Where:            The Frye Company Atlanta
                        Ponce City Market
                        675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE  Atlanta, GA 30308

When:             Saturday, December 12, 2015
                        1 to 4 p.m.

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AMAZON'S BEST BLACK FRIDAY DEALS

by Bryant Chan

Amazon released its planned Black Friday deals, and the folks at SpecOut, compiled some of the highlights. The sales on hundreds of items start as soon as Nov. 20, so you might be able to avoid the crowds this year and find the perfect gift from the comfort of your own home.

Pro tip: If you're an Amazon Prime member, you'll get access to some deals 30 minutes before they're available to the public.

If you're looking for something more kid-friendly, the Amazon Fire Kids Edition is a great way to distract the little ones on long road trips without spending considerably more for an iPad.

The e-reader to end all e-readers, the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite has a crisp display, stores over 1,000 books and allows you to look up word definitions without leaving your page. This is a great deal and gift for the people on your holiday list who still don't have an e-reader.

Up to 45% Off Select LG TVs

High-end LG TVs receive some of the best ratings for televisions on SpecOut, but often times their price can be prohibitive. With these major price cuts, it might be time to upgrade.

Building out an entertainment system in your home is a daunting task, but this deal is a great place to start. Sonos is a leader in the multi-room speaker scene with all of its products receiving ratings over 95/100 points on SpecOut. The 2 Room Starter set comes with two Sonos Play 1s that can be controlled via smartphone, tablet or computer.

This isn't a top-of-the-line TV, but it's a quality product with great user reviews (4.5 out of 5 across over 100 reviews), at a low price.

This 32" option is ideal for a small bed room, or a college dorm room.

The Sennheiser brand claims the top-rated spots for headphones on SpecOut. With positive reviews from both experts and users (4.5 from PC Mag and 4.4 from Head-Fi), it's hard to pass up high-quality sound at this deal's cost. This is the must-buy for music lovers in the market for new headphones.

We like this deal because it's made for the price-conscience consumer (ie., not just a marked-down luxury item). 

Acer Chromebooks are already cost-effective and highly rated, making this deal an ideal bang-for-buck winner. Additionally, it might be a good time to get a second monitor for your desktop or an external monitor for your laptop.

If you're not ready to take the multi-speaker plunge, the Polk Audio is a good solo-speaker deal. This gift is nicely discounted from $180, so consider giving it to a friend who loves movies or gaming, or treating yourself.

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Celebrate the Holidays with Freixenet Cordon Negro

It’s hard to believe the holiday season is upon us! With that comes endless holiday parties and family gatherings. The hustle and bustle can be a bit overwhelming, but with a case of Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut on hand, you can tackle the busy season with ease!

Freixenet Brut is a quality Cava made in the same method as French Champagne, and at just $12 a bottle, your wallet can afford “the more the merrier” mentality when it comes to entertaining. No matter what the occasion this holiday season, Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut has you covered:

1.       Thanksgiving – The Turkey is (finally) ready, Cards Against Humanity is on the game table and the bar is stocked. Now you need a sparkling wine that pairs with everything on your menu. Crisp and clean, with a palate of apple, pear and bright citrus flavors, Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut is an unique twist that will surely delight your guests! 

-      Not sure where to sit everyone for the feast? Grab the adorable and affordable Freixenet Cordon Negro Minis (187ml, SRP $3). The black matte bottle is the perfect slate to create personalized place settings for all your friends using gold pens. Plus, when it’s time for the toast, everyone can have their Cava – and drink it too!  

2.       Pairings made easy with Cava– Is it your turn to host the holiday fiesta this year? Between sending out the invitations, frantically searching for recipes and attempting to making your apartment look spotless and festive, there is little time left to find a wine that pairs nicely with everything on your set menu. Let Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut make this step a piece of pie. Cava brings both elegance and phenomenal food-pairing versatility to virtually any meal, making it a smart choice to serve at your next holiday dinner or cocktail party. From grandma’s famous deep-fried turkey recipe as an entree to creamy and rich butternut squash soup shooters as an appetizer, Freixenet Brut will enhance your menu and leave your guests sending compliments to the chef!

3.       Sparkle During Holiday Parties – No matter the occasion, Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut will be the life of your holiday party as you create sparkling cocktails that are just as festive as the attire.

*Step up your hosting game with the Pomegranate Cava Martini or the Cinnamosa. Your friends and family will be impressed as you channel your inner mixologist this season. RECIPES: 

 The Pomegranate Cava Martini / Pomegranate Cava Martini – Serves 4 

Juice of 1 lemon, 1 cup Old Orchard Pomegranate Juice, 1/2 cup of orange liqueur, Freixenet Cava, Rosemary for garnish

Combine the lemon juice, Old Orchard pomegranate juice, and orange liqueur in a pitcher with ice. Stir gently. Add pomegranate seeds to four cocktail glasses, fill halfway with the cocktail and top with Freixenet Cava. Add a sprig of rosemary for garnish. 

The Cinnamosa: Pour 1.5 ounces of Cinnamon Whisky into a glass with 3 ounces of Cordon Negro Brut Cava. Fill remainder of glass with 1 ounce of blood orange juice. Garnish with orange peel.

4.       New Years Eve Bash – Nothing beats a New Years Eve bash with all your friends, and you’ve planned the ultimate party to ring in the new year.

Invite too many people to join in the Midnight toast? No worries. With an unbelievable quality for value, a case of Freixenet Brut allows you to invite everyone up for your NYE bash, even your doorman and new neighbors down the hall!

Why buy one bottle of expensive bubbly for just a few people when you can purchase a whole case of Freixenet Brut to share with everyone!? 

5.       Personalize Your Present – Need a last minute gift? Forgot a card? Don’t panic – a bottle of Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut is all you need.

The matte black bottle is the perfect canvas for a personalized message. Grab a gold pen and turn the bottle into a unique gift that everyone can enjoy. Even better, buy a magnum of Freixenet Brut (1.5L, SRP $18) and have party goers sign it. It’s the ultimate gift for the host or hostess!

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MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Wishing everyone love, peace and a very joyful & stylish day. XO

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

 

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