Sunday Funday at Wynwood with #thePageofAlex

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and/or any day of the week is always a funday at Wynwood Walls. I have been a number of times but this was my first time visiting the ever-changing mural art destination with my partner Alex Page (a.k.a.) thePageofAlex. Wynwood serves as the perfect backdrop to photos and selfies - something we took advantage of. You can really make a day of it at Wynwood, as did we, with their wide selection of markets, trendy dining and curated showrooms and boutiques - all that will cool you down from the hot Miami sun! Make sure you add Wynwood Walls to your travel agenda next time you're in Miami and have an artful day!

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INDIE CRAFT EXPERIENCE CELEBRATES SUMMER WITH ITS ANNUAL CRAFT AND VINTAGE MARKET: SUMMER ICE

Indie Craft Experience (ICE), purveyors of dynamic craft markets and pop-up shops, is hosting a two-day shopping event celebrating summer like no other on Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4, 2017.  Dazzling Atlanta since 2005 when they debuted the inaugural summer market, ICE founders Shannon Mulkey Green and Christy Petterson have moved the coveted event to a brand new location at Colony Square in Midtown. Featuring over 90 of the best craft and vintage vendors from across the country, music by DJ Zano, local food offerings and much more, Summer ICE takes place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day and is just $5 cash at the door to enter. Kids 12 and under get in for free.  The first 250 shoppers each day will also receive complimentary swag bags upon arrival designed by local artists.
 

 “We are thrilled to host the Indie Craft Experience at Colony Square this year. The unique vendors, local culinary delights and artful encounters create the perfect complement to the reimagined Colony Square experience. We look forward to exploring the creative craft market along with our guests, residents and office tenants,” says Sara Carville, marketing coordinator at Colony Square. 

Proving to be an unforgettable two-day shopping experience year after year, Summer ICE will also feature a special appearance on Saturday, June 3rd from #weloveatl.  Striving to connect the city by telling stories through photographs, guests will interact with the iconic Chevy P30 bread truck that was converted to mobile photography gallery. All print proceeds will benefit the Atlanta Community Food Bank.  Additionally, local favorite, Tiny Doors ATL, will return and host a special “tiny garden” interactive DIY experience each day. Attendees who sign up are invited to make a living tiny garden of their own design with fun miniatures and tiny succulents.  For the full list of hand-selected vendors, which includes independent artists, printmakers, jewelry makers, artisans, crafters, makers and more, visit www.ice-atlanta.com/vendors-summer-ice. 

"We are so happy to work with such an amazing group of artists and vintage vendors once again. It's a thrill to bring so much talent together in one awesome location for a full weekend," says ICE co-founder Christy Petterson. "We are so thankful to Colony Square for hosting us for our 12th annual summer event." 

Summer ICE will be held at Colony Square on Peachtree Street at the intersection of 14th Street in Midtown at 1197 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30361. The two-day shopping event will be located in the former Houlihans Restaurant, which overlooks the plaza on Peachtree Street. Shoppers should look for the giant MIDTOWN letters to find the plaza and then take the white spiral staircase to enter the event.  For additional information, visit www.ice-atlanta.com. 

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Eat, Drink, Give with MetroFresh and SWOOX

Enjoy an art-full weekend of eating, drinking and giving from Midtown to Buckhead. Kick off your TGIF at MetroFresh in Midtown with "Tacos and Sangria." MetroFresh owner Mitchell Anderson is supporting Doggies on the Catwalk with his rockstar husband Richie Arpino, who is walking in the show on May 6, by donating 10% of the day's sales to Canine Assistants. Join us! We'll have service dogs there and a really really good time.

On Saturday, head over to SWOOX in Buckhead where the fun continues! Join Jenn Balcos as she presents the mixed-media works of artist Todd Alexander. Sip on champagne while giving back to Doggies on the Catwalk and on May 6, come to The Shops Buckhead Atlanta and see Jenn rock looks by COS and Akris.

Support Richie and Jenn by donating to their campaigns or buying tickets to Doggies on the Catwalk!

JENN: https://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/jennifer-balcos/doggies-on-the-catwalk-2017

RICHIE: https://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/richie-arpino/doggies-on-the-catwalk-2017

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Lady Gaga's Super Bowl Halftime Show 2017

Lady Gaga sparkled, glistened and shined, literally and figuratively, as she flew through the air during the Super Bowl halftime performance. Dressed in Atelier Versace, Lady Gaga belted out some of her classics like Poker Face and Bad Romance. She danced, lit up the stage and had two costume and make up changes. Her outfits were a tribute to the late great David Bowie and one other statement Lady Gaga made was in her choice to start the Super Bowl halftime show with God Bless America and This Land Is Your Land. Lady Gaga slayed with a truly epic, entertaining and exhilarating show.

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KATE UPTON wears LA PERLA for final LOVE advent video

The final film from the magazine's calendar event features Kate Upton wearing the LA PERLA Lace Story Balconette Bra in Leavers Lace, which is available for purchase at www.laperla.com. The lightly underwired, petal pink balconette bra features fine, floral Leavers lace inserts to the cups, offering an element of ‘conceal and reveal’ which runs through the Lace Story collection. 

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Melànie D Design Luxury Diamond Collection Brings a Personal Touch and Story to Jewelry

Melànie D. Design, a luxury diamond jewelry brand based in Atlanta, Georgia, will introduce its new collection on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at an exclusive location. The launch will give a sneak peek into the collection's unparalleled pieces, which are exquisitely crafted using the finest materials.

Melànie's artistic journey began with the loss of a diamond in a ring her mother gifted her after the untimely death of her father. Seeking to replace the unique stone, she located a jeweler in California to handle the repair. As Melànie conversed with the jeweler, he asked about the history of her ring—she shared the story of her father. The jeweler asked her to send him the ring and days later returned it to Melànie with the signature two teardrop diamonds once again in place.

The jeweler informed Melànie that there would be no charge for the repair, but instead he asked for one of her drawings in return. During the repair process, he noticed her incredible talent for design and asked for more jewelry sketches. "I started sketching and inspiration just took over," says Melànie.

Unique in concept, Melànie D. Designs are all custom made. From the beginning of the design process, clients share their personal stories and memories that evolve into one-of-a-kind, wearable works of art.

"Designing is a spiritual experience for me and every piece is a highly personal labor of love," says Melànie.

The Melànie D. Design debut collection includes necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings fit for any occasion. Distinct features include the exquisite details surrounding the mosaic pave design, and the Bird of Paradise Motif (Melànie's father's favorite flower) that she incorporates into several of her key pieces.

For more information about Melànie D. Design, please visit http://melanied.design/

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ATLANTA FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC SPACES CELEBRATES THE FOURTH ANNUAL CALLANWOLDE ARTS FESTIVAL

Join the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces (AFFPS) on Saturday, January 21 and Sunday, January 22, 2017, as they celebrate the fourth annual Callanwolde Arts Festival. The award-winning, two-day indoor festival is located in one of Atlanta’s most distinctive historic properties, the 27,000-square foot Callanwolde Mansion in Druid Hills, and features approximately 86 painters, photographers, sculptors, metalwork, glass artists, jewelers and more.  The festival, which is open to all ages, will also offer artist demonstrations, live acoustic music, food trucks with healthy alternatives, and live music and dance performances. Admission is $5 at the door.

Art lovers are also invited to take advantage of the ticketed V.I.P. Preview Sales Party on Friday, January 20th from 6 to 9 p.m.  Upon arrival, guests will be greeted are with a glass of wine to sip on as they stroll throughout the historic home and will be the first to view and shop the artwork showcased at this year’s festival.  Guests are also invited to enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres while they mix and mingle with the artists and enjoy live acoustic music.  Admission to the V.I.P. Preview Sales Party is $20 for ages 21 and up. Tickets can be purchased at the door.  For more information visit http://callanwoldeartsfestival.com/. 

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