AVALON Holiday Section 2017 by Appen Media Group

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AVALON HOLIDAY FEATURE 2017 An 8 page special feature section highlighting the holiday season at AVALON.

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E X A C T LY LIKE NOTHING ELSE Most people go to work. You’ll go to Avalon. Inspired by the mythical land of Avalon, where the experience of the “Good Life” is everpresent, The Hotel at Avalon arrives — a grand reimagining of the resort environment, where guests are immersed in the timeless art of living well. Here, graceful, modern Southern hospitality is infused throughout a luxurious walkable community of shopping, dining, lodging, working, and entertaining, all in the heart of Alpharetta. Flowing from the hotel, the new Alpharetta Conference Center provides the area’s premier meetings and events destination, blurring the lines between business and pleasure. More than a place to go, Avalon is a place to just be. With 9.1 million annual visitors, over 200 events each year and dozens of award wins, the mixed-use community is the hottest spot in metro Atlanta. We’re looking for the best of the best to staff The Hotel at Avalon when it opens its doors in January and welcomes guests home, ensuring surprises and delights around every corner, from a glass of sweet tea at the bar to coming back to your gorgeous guest suite after a day exploring Avalon to turn down service. Avalon is known as Alpharetta’s living room, a third place away from home and work, and walking through the doors at The Hotel at Avalon feels like walking into a stylish Southern abode.

Avalon is North Fulton’s home for the holiday season

The Hotel at Avalon is now hiring for all positions including front of house, food and beverage, housekeeping and culinary. Interested in coming to work at Avalon? Join us for our Recruitment Event Friday and Saturday, December 1-2. An application and reservation time slot is required. View all available positions and reserve your slot now at thehotelatavalon.com/careers/.

9000 Avalon Blvd, Alpharetta, GE 30009 T +1 678.722.3600 www.TheHotelAtAvalon.com

Run Run Rudolph – Avalon in Alpharetta is North Fulton’s home for the holidays, offering memorable experiences on the ice skating rink, in Santa’s lap with his enchanted list and the perfect shops for all your gifting needs. Twirl and whirl under the sparkling snowflakes at Avalon’s Rockefeller Centerinspired ice skating rink Avalon on Ice, experience a high-tech, truly personalized Saint Nick meet-and-great at Santa at Avalon and snap photos of Avalon’s 40-foot Christmas tree! Check out Avalon’s chic stores to pick up gifts for everyone in your family, from the new iPhone, to fabulous frocks at a variety of boutiques, to outdoor gear from Columbia and Orvis, to dream kitchen accessories from Williams Sonoma or

Crate & Barrel. New for this holiday season, peruse the racks at Sundance, Boogaloos, Hammer Made, Scout & Molly’s and Pottery Barn at Boulevard East, Avalon’s posh extension of Avalon Boulevard and whole new retail experience. While you’re there, treat yourself to a festive beer at Barleygarden, grab some hot cocoa from Café Intermezzo as you sip and shop, take a break by the wood-burning fire or bring the whole tribe to enjoy a feast at Rumi’s Kitchen or Branch & Barrel. Avalon is a delightful holiday destination with magical Christmas surprises around every corner – Concierge is happy to hold your bags or charge your phone during a marathon shopping day, and check out the Fashion Row Features to earn prizes when you buy.

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MG+BW COMFORT CLUB Our new loyalty program offers 20% savings every day and exclusive access to special offers & services. Contact a signature store or visit mgbwhome.com for details.

ALPHARETTA AT AVALON | MGBWHOME.COM FEATURING: GIGI SOFA, JAMES WING CHAIR, BEVERLY COCKTAIL TABLE AND BAR CART, VIENNA SIDE TABLE, TONIO LAMP, ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR PAINTINGS, PEDESTAL DISH, ASSORTED BARWARE, SHIMMER RUG, KINGSLEY-GLACIER DRAPES

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Mitchell and Bob’s top picks Gifts for everyone from MGBW Top on our gift-giving (and getting) list: everyday luxuries that kindle warmth and comfort, while adding a touch of glamour. We offer ideas that dazzle and delight in both form and function, for timeless sentiments that are thoughtful, elegant, and enticing throughout the year. Find grand gifts for everyone on your holiday list, from art and wine lovers to globetrotters, gourmands, and those who simply love to entertain. Find everyday luxuries for every budget from giftable glasses in boxed sets and decorative accents, to an extensive selection of barware and entertaining essentials. Join our complimentary Comfort Club for 20% savings every day. Excludes final sale items. Visit https://www.mgbwhome. com/2017-holiday-gift-guide.html for more items on the 2017 Holiday Gift Guide.

For the sommelier. Gifts shown range from $40 – $208.

Atlanta’s most exclusive men’s shirts have arrived Dress them up. Dress them down. A Hammer Made shirt is designed to move and fit every lifestyle. Hammer Made specializes in shirts for men, aimed at customers who want a higher quality than fast-fashion without the price tag of designer brands. When you put on a Hammer Made shirt, you’ll note the premium fabric, the intricate detail and the perfect fit. This was the goal when founder and CEO, Jason Hammerberg, opened the doors of his first store in Minnesota in 2009. Since its debut, the store has opened new locations in Minneapolis-St Paul, Chicago, Boston and most recently, Georgia. Hammer Made Avalon opened in May, while Hammer Made Lenox Square opened in June. Hammer Made defines limited luxury. They source fabrics from the finest European mills and work with a familyowned factory to produce limited run shirts. That means there are very limited quantities of every shirt made and when they’re gone, they’re gone. Every detail of a Hammer Made shirt is on trend and on purpose, including the

small things, from a touch of detail on the gusset to the unexpected trim color and the contrasting thread and button selection. They offer two fits: tailored and slim. All shirts are long enough to tuck in, yet short enough to wear untucked. The shirts are so versatile, you can go from boardroom to date night wearing your Hammer Made. Each of our 10 stores has a unique assortment of shirts, sweaters, ties, pocket squares, belts, socks, leather goods and more. Find your perfect fit at Avalon or Lenox Square or shop online at HammerMade.com.

Share the gift of healthy, young-looking skin The holiday season is the perfect time to share the gift of healthy, young-looking skin at AYA™ Medical Spa. AYA™ has been serving the Atlanta and Alpharetta metro areas with the finest non-surgical cosmetic treatments for nearly twenty years. Founded by four board-certified plastic surgeons, AYA™ strives to deliver a healthy skin experience to all of their patients with top-of-the-line cosmetic treatments and medical-grade skincare products. AYA™ Medical Spa is able to provide the Alpharetta community with some of the most in-demand cosmetic services available including Botox® Cosmetic Injections, Facial Fillers, Laser Hair Removal, and Chemical Peels, as well as some of the most up-todate cosmetic technology on the market including Sciton® Laser Treatments, Microneedling, and CoolSculpting® Non-Surgical Fat Reduction. AYA™ also offers a full menu of skincare products from top brands including Revision® Skincare and Obagi®, as well as gift cards good towards any treatment or product. AYA™ strives to provide a full menu of medically-focused skin care and anti-aging

services for patients of all ages and skin types. By offering a wide variety of cosmetic treatments administered by an experienced, diverse staff of licensed estheticians, nurse practitioners, cosmetic injectors, and other cosmetic professionals in a soothing, spa-like environment, AYA™ sets itself apart from other Atlanta area medical spas. The licensed providers at AYA™ are able to perform a number of specialized treatment techniques for cosmetic injectables using the BeautiPHIcation™ method and AQUAGOLD® fine touch™. The skincare experts at AYA™ understand that every patient is different and no two skin types are exactly identical. This is why AYA™ offers complimentary skincare analysis appointments to help ensure each patient receives the treatment and care their unique complexion requires. For more information or to schedule a skincare analysis, please contact AYA™ Medical Spa today or come into any of their Alpharetta or Atlanta area locations (Avalon, Phipps Plaza, Northside). As a special gift this holiday season,

new patients who mention this ad can receive 20% OFF any cosmetic treatment or

service at our AYA™ Avalon location. Happy holidays from everyone at AYA™!

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Gift Guide for the Beauty Lover Make your list, check it twice, & take a peek at some of the best cosmetic skincare gift ideas this holiday season

NOVEMBER* S Skincare Products - AYA™ is serving up discounts you can be thankful for as part of their Black Friday Sale. All through November, take 20% OFF all skincare products, including moisturizers, foundations & masques from top brands likes Obagi®, Revision® Skincare, SkinMedica® + more (offer valid for in-store purchases only at Avalon & Phipps Plaza locations)! U Ultherapy® Skin Tightening - Start the New Year fresh by tightening and toning sagging skin with Ultherapy® Skin Tightening. Take 20% OFF any Ultherapy® treatment. R Réjuvapen® Microneedling – Perfect for reducing the appearance of wrinkles and cosmetic blemishes while brightening the skin’s overall complexion. Take $50 OFF any microneedling treatment. L Latisse® Eyelash Enhancement - Grow longer, fuller, darker lashes & leave the mascara behind. Receive a $20 instant rebate on a 5mL Latisse® kit (for Brilliant Distinctions points members only).

DECEMBER* A Annual Package Sale – Take an additional 20% OFF a bundle of any FIVE or more select treatments. Whether Sciton® laser treatments, chemical peels, scar revision, microdermabrasion, & everything in between; the choice is yours (some exclusions apply and this discount cannot be used toward packages of cosmetic injections, laser hair removal & tattoo procedure makeup). *November specials valid until 11/30/17; while supplies last. December specials valid until 12/31/17; while supplies last. Can’t be combined with other offers.

S Skincare Products – Take 20% OFF all skincare products between 12/18 – 12/24 G Cards – AYA™ gift cards are good towards any of our skincare Gift products & treatments & offer the gift of choice for those friends & loved ones who are most difficult to gift for!

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Beautiful dreams come true In July Carolyn McNamara was able to fulfill a lifelong dream when she took over as owner of Sage in Avalon! Previously, she was an executive with Victoria’s Secret, Tilly’s and Carter’s but her dream was to own her own boutique. Originally from Southern California, Carolyn is excited to add an easy west coast feel to the successful brands carried by Sage. Carolyn and her store manager, Ali Mooney, bring a special touch of personal customer service to your experience at Sage. They invite you to stop in to Sage in Avalon for some Holiday Cheer, latest Fashion Finds and maybe even a glass of wine and a parting hug!

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SageClothing.com 4170 Avalon Boulevard • Alpharetta, GA 30009 Store Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-9pm • Sunday 12pm-7pm

Refreshingly simple glamour Drybar is a refreshingly simple concept: No Cuts. No Color. Just Blowouts, for only $45. One of the best parts about Drybar, besides the awesome blowouts, is the experience. Unlike a traditional salon, at Drybar you sit at a beautifully appointed bar while watching chick flicks and being served complimentary beverages. They’re known for their top-of-the line customer service and relentless focus on making every client they see look and feel like a million bucks. With over 85 locations, two here in Atlanta, Drybar Alpharetta, 4155 Avalon Blvd and Drybar Buckhead, 102 West Paces Ferry Rd NW. Drybar Alpharetta offers a private VIP Room with 4 styling chairs - perfect for small parties! Drybar also has their own product line crafted for the perfect blowout at home; it’s available for purchase in their shops, online, in Sephora, Nordstrom, Ulta and QVC.

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Atlanta’s most exclusive men’s shirts have arrived! Find your perfect ﬁt at one of our two Atlanta stores. Hammer Made Avalon Near Apple

Phone: (678) 266-6256

Hammer Made Lenox Square Upper Level near Nike

Phone: (470) 823-4770

Shop online at HammerMade.com

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Monday-Friday 3PM-10PM

Sunday 12PM-7PM

Saturday 10AM-10PM

Holiday 10AM-10PM

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Friday & Saturday 10AM-8PM

Christmas Eve 9AM-6PM Walk Ups Only

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