Fayette County, GA September 2023

e She Got What She Wanted

Teri DeMarco got exactly what she wanted in perfect timing from Cronic Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM, a brand new 2023 orange Jeep Wrangler. She said, “I get what I want. I’m not gonna play.”

Teri lives in rural southeast Georgia. She had gone to another dealership closer to her home. They wasted her time for a month. After numerous weeks and unproductive phone calls, Teri was done playing.

When Teri lived closer to Griffin, her family purchased their vehicles from the Cronic dealerships. Nine vehicles to be exact. She had met Wanda Cronic Howell, the dealer of Cronic Automotive Group, at the Fayette chapter of the American Business Women’s Association, where both were active members. Teri bought

her first car from Cronic because of the connection and her family continued purchasing vehicles because of the exceptional sales experience. After her bad experience with the other dealership, Teri called Wanda.

Wanda connected Teri immediately with General Manager, Tom Swygert. Tom went above and beyond to help her find the exact vehicle she wanted, even sourcing it from out of state. Tom promptly responded to all of Teri’s messages and delivered her vehicle within 3 days of the first call.

Teri got her dream car–a new orange Jeep Wrangler with a soft top that folds back. Teri said, “I saved money. I got the

orange car, I got everything I want. Cronic met my needs within two or three days from another state. They got it!”

Do you know what you want? Come find your dream car at Cronic!

The Cronic Automotive Group, which also includes Cronic Chevrolet Buick GMC and Cronic Nissan, is located 25 minutes from Fayetteville or Peachtree City. In addition to new vehicles, it offers more than 300 pre-owned vehicles and a full service and parts department. Shop online at www. croniccars.com, call (770) 227-4271, or go to the showroom in person at 2515 North Expressway in Griffin, Georgia.

Wanda Cronic Howell, President and Dealer at Cronic Automotive Group in Griffin

Teri DeMarco with her new Jeep Wrangler from Cronic Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM.

Wear It With Confidence

While I was planning our style issue this year, I pondered, "What is good fashion sense? I mean, really, isn't fashion sense subjective? Can one wear a sackcloth and wear it well?"

Why not? If you wear it with confidence, why wouldn't anything look good?

I love watching people in the airport. Any time I travel, I find it amusing to sit at the gate in a place I can look at the folks rushing or lolly-gagging to their gates. I see moms in comfy tennis shoes with little ones in tow, business travelers in their suits and Oxford shoes, young 20-somethings in their joggers and Adidas, and I wonder about their lives. What's behind their clothing choices and hairstyles? I wonder if some of them actually own a mirror too. I mean, if you are traveling, I know it's not comfortable to sit in those little, ever-shrinking seats on the plane, but at least throw a comb through your hair and wear something that fits you.

But even if you don't have time to brush your hair or put on makeup, you can still walk wherever you are with confidence, right? Hold your head up and strut your stuff like no one else is in your space. Let everyone around you know that you got it going on, no matter what, even if you're not confident on the inside, you can fake it to you make it on the outside. Here's how you do it, it's super easy...

1.) Tip your head back slightly.

2.) Look people dead in the eye.

3.) Give 'em a smirk.

That's it. That's all you have to do to appear confident, whether you're confident or not. Do it next time you're at the store and see how people react. To me, confidence is the most attractive quality in a person, and it goes a long way toward making a person "fashionable".

Have fun reading through our style and fashion issue this year, and read confidently.

Blessings, JENNIFER

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September 2023

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1: The Town at Trilith Juneteenth Celebration had something for the entire family. 2: Volunteers came out to help pull privet at The Ridge Nature Area in July. 3: Fayetteville's Fire & Police Departments battled it out at the Guns & Hoses Volleyball Tournament. 4: Over 50 walkers turned out for the Healthy Me Hustle benefiting Healing Bridge Clinic. 5: Executive Director Mike Conaway accepts Casual-for-a-Cause donation from Paige Muh of Piedmont Fayette Hospital. 6: Two Sparrows Village residents, Michelle and Alex, show off their aeroponic garden tower greens! 7: Coach Q and Nora present Two Sparrows Village resident, Jesse, with his Fitness Ranch certificate.

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8: Two Sparrows is grateful to Coach Q and Nora for hosting The Fitness Ranch Camp! 9: Fun storytime at the Southern Conservation Trust Nature Center with Sergeant Sunflower aka Bryan Clanton! 10: Rotary Club of PTC volunteered with Bloom Our Youth for their Back to School Bash! 11: Payton Peoples welcomed folks to the grand opening celebration of Laurel Brooke in PTC! 12: Families enjoyed yummy treats and toured lovely homes at Laurel Brooke. 13: Turnout was great for Junior Marvin and The Legendary Wailers at The Ville Amphitheater! 14: Lots of "little devils" at The Ville Amphitheater for Back in Black AC/DC Tribute Band.

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Open Wide Open Charity Golf Tournament

The Mahaffey and Linkous Orthodontics Open Wide Open Golf Tournament is raising funds for Fayette C.A.R.E. Clinic , a nonprofit that provides free healthcare services for Fayette County residents unable to qualify for Medicaid or Medicare but are 200% or below the Federal Poverty level. Please help us reach our  goal of $30,000.00 by registering. For every $1 donated, $19 in free healthcare services will be provided by the clinic. To register, go to fayettecareclinic.com/events/.

An Artful Evening at Enzo

As the culinary canvas for local artists to exhibit their work, ENZO Steakhouse & Bar is proud to welcome its next installation of Art at Enzo on Monday, September 18th from 5 PM - 8 PM. Come and experience the new art installation, meet the artists, and enjoy food and cocktails from Executive Chef Andrea Montabbio. $75 per person, including passed hors d'oeuvres and open bar with specialty cocktails. Go to Enzo-itl.com/experience for tickets.

Women's Specialists of Fayette Welcome Dr. Blair Mitchell-Handley

Dr. Mitchell-Handley grew up surrounded by women and has a passion for women’s health. While attending college at Valparaiso University in Indiana, being a volunteer Doula cultivated her interest in Obstetrics and Gynecology. She completed her OB/GYN residency at the University of Chicago in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. Dr. MitchellHandley is dedicated to caring for women with high-risk pregnancies and complex medical conditions. Call Women’s Specialists at 770-6329900 to schedule your appointment!

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Auditions for Fayette Philharmonic Youth Orchestra

We are excited to announce the return of FPYO for the 2023-24 year!  Rehearsals will be at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church, 101 N Peachtree Pkwy. Participation is competitive and based on the successful completion of a placement audition. Auditions are virtual this year.  Students will add a video link on the registration form and pay the $25 application fee by Aug 31. Visit fpyo.org for more info.

The Healing Bridge Clinic

The Healing Bridge Clinic recently hosted several local charities at their facility on Willowbend Road in Peachtree City. The clinic welcomed The Coweta Samaritan Clinic, The Good Shepherd Clinic, Faith in Serving Humanity (F.I.S.H.), and the Christian Community Health Fellowship (CCHF). The non-profits met to learn more about each other’s work and to find a way to organize their efforts to serve people in our communities even better.

A Block Party Event at Tribal Chick

On October 14th, from 11 AM to 7 PM plan to attend “A Block Party “ at Tribal Chick in Fayetteville! Watch for details including a concert with up-and-coming Nashville Artist, Tracee Perrin, a wine and charcuterie bar, a pop-up jewelry artisan market, a hat bar, and loads of in-store specials! For more information, call the Chicks at 678-834-7742.

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Giving Art a Face

LOCAL ART ORGANIZATION -FAACE- HELPS ARTISTS GROW AND CONNECT WITH THE COMMUNITY.

ARTICLE BY SUSAN WALWORTH PHOTOGRAPHY BY GOBI PHOTOGRAPHY

Many local artists have amazing bodies of work.  One organization is working hard to give them a face in the community as well.

Fine Arts and Crafts Entrepreneurs (FAACE), founded in 2011, provides support, camaraderie, and education to help artists grow and thrive.  Open to anyone interested in promoting the arts, the Fayette County-based organization’s membership includes regional and national artists.

Using two famous artists as examples, Charlene Sibaja, executive director of FAACE, showcases the necessity of the organization’s programs.  She said that while Leonardo Da Vinci found fame in his lifetime through diverse interests, which included business as well as art, he also had a network of people.  Vincent Van Gogh, who focused only on art, sold little if any art during his lifetime and died poor and depressed. Sibaja said that sometimes

Charlene Sibaja speaks at a FAACE meeting. Photo Credit: Scott Arman

artistic people are introverted and don’t have the skills needed to survive as an artist. “We want to help that person grow and share their art with the world in their lifetime so that they can benefit from it,” she said.

FAACE programs include the Artpreneur Workshop, where artists can sharpen skills and learn best business practices; Artist in Residency, which allows experienced artists to mentor beginning artists; and the Magnolia Arts Festival, which gives artists a venue to exhibit and sell their art and provides grants for local art instructors.

Sibaja believes one important aspect of being involved in the arts is that it helps people think creatively.  “When you’re creative, it gives you different pathways to solve problems,” she said.  Coming from a technical background, she admits she had to learn to be creative. The unlikely head of an art organization, Sibaja is a retired Army officer who worked as a software engineer and as a director of information technology and training.

She and her husband Roger retired from the military almost 20 years ago, and looking to leave their stress behind and find something they could enjoy as part of the community, opened Gobi Photography. Participation in FAACE followed shortly. Getting to know fellow artists, Sibaja said, “was a whole different climate for me.”  In addition to building problem-solving skills, she believes that art helps people find ways to relax and enjoy each other, and fosters understanding of other cultures.

When Sibaja became president in 2015, she knew FAACE had unrealized potential. Using her military training and development background, she set about connecting people and developing a sense of community among diverse local artists. She also wanted to give back to the community while allowing artists to showcase their talents and the first Magnolia Arts Festival was held that year.

Sibaja said The Magnolia Arts Festival is diverse not only in color and culture but also in the arts. “When we do

Charlene Sibaja believes art helps people relax and enjoy each other.

Magnolia, we have everything from dulcimer players to people rapping and Christian music. We have Chinese dancers; we have Indian dancers. We try to blend all the different cultures so people can have an appreciation for each other.”

“We try to use Magnolia to give those people a voice and also to let them have a dialogue with other people instead of making assumptions and stereotyping,” Sibaja said adding that art can be the vehicle to have a conversation with someone different. “It’s about building community

and loving people that are different and appreciating those differences. Sometimes we think things are one way because of what we see from the outside but when you start to talk to a person and you see their point of view, you realize that things are a little different from what you are seeing from your point of view.”

Magnolia Arts Festival is on Oct. 21 and 22 at Drake Field in Peachtree City. For more information or to register as a vendor or artist visit magnoliaartsfestival.org. To learn more about FAACE visit www.faace.org .

“It’s about building community and loving people that are different and appreciating those differences.” Charlene Sibaja

Valerie Costanza shows her beautiful wares.

Magnolia Arts Festival gives artists a chance to share their work with the community.

Local artist, Teresa Ackerly, shows her creative and beautiful artwork at Magnolia Fest.

Style Your

APPETIZER

A SWEET AND SAVORY APPETIZER STYLED AND SERVED THREE WAYS!

Balsamic & Onion Confit with Cranberries

Serves 12

INGREDIENTS

• 3 cups red onion sliced very thin

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• 1/2 cup dried cranberries

• 4 tablespoons sugar (I prefer raw sugar)

• 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

• 1 baguette sliced and toasted, mini phyllo shells, or puff pastry

• 4 ounces Stilton, goat cheese, cream cheese, or brie

DIRECTIONS

1. In a saucepan with a cover, heat the olive oil gently over medium heat, tossing the onions to coat. Cover the saucepan and very gently cook the onions until they almost melt. Remove the lid, stirring in the cranberries, sugar, and balsamic vinegar. Stir to mix and turn the heat down very low. Let the juices evaporate, creating a marmalade-type texture. Since onions vary in sweetness, taste for a nice balance of sweet and sour. Adjust to taste buds with a little more sugar or vinegar.

Baguettes:

Slice baguette into 1/4 inch slices and place on cookie sheet. In a preheated 350-degree oven, toast baguettes for 8 - 10 minutes. Turn each slice over and toast for another 5 minutes or until lightly toasted. When ready to serve, place a slice of cheese or spread cheese (depending on what kind of cheese you use, I prefer gorgonzola for this style) on each baguette toast and spoon the confit on top.

Stuffed Phyllo Shells:

It is easiest to buy the premade shells that you find in the freezer section of your grocery store, but you could certainly make them yourself, as well. Place approximately 1 tsp. of your cheese of choice into each shell. At this point, if you want a warm appetizer, you can place them on a cookie sheet and bake in a 350-degree oven for 10 mins. When done, pull out of the oven and place 1 teaspoon of confit on top of each cup of cheese. Garnish with thyme leaves or fresh rosemary, or leave ungarnished.

Self-serve Appetizer:

This is my favorite way of serving the confit. It makes such a beautiful presentation and your guests can have as much or as little as they desire. I either use Brie or Cream cheese for this style. Place the cheese on an appropriate-sized serving plate and spoon the confit over the top of the cheese. Garnish with fresh Rosemary and a couple of fresh cranberries, if you desire. Place crackers or baguette slices around the cheese and watch it disappear!! Serve at room temperature for the best flavor.

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THE ART OF STAYING READY

ARTICLE BY PAM REID PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEPHEN WILSON

Kevin Savage and Sydney Mitchell are dressed and ready to bring their A-game.

It was a chance encounter during a taping of Atlanta News First that connected two Atlanta actors to philanthropy and fashion in Fayette County. While promoting A Wesley Christmas, a BET movie released in November 2022, Kevin Savage and Sydney Mitchell met the founder of Two Sparrows Village, Jennifer Conforti. After hearing her story, the actors expressed interest in the mission of Two Sparrows, and as fate would have it, one divinely orchestrated opportunity led to another.

Kevin and Sydney acknowledge the platform they have in their chosen profession. Sydney believes, “There are so many ways we can use our voice for good. I’m learning how powerful the things we say can be to other people.” Considering the potential Kevin shares, “It’s important that you don’t take the people you meet in your journey for granted. You never know who they are and what you can do to help them, or what they can do to help you.

I’m excited to see what happens in the future and I believe we’re going to be able to do some great things.”

And what better place for great things than Fayette County?

Jamie Georgia, the owner of Tribal Chick - a lifestyle boutique for women’s and men’s apparel, fashion accessories, and vintage wares, expresses gratitude for the opportunity to dress the actors in her unique brand and offers insight into the

question, “What I’ve found is that the people who live here and work here are so good about sharing with each other. That’s been a big part of our growth — a network of kind people. Tribal Chick is a place you can come to share your story and leave with some fabulous clothes.”

Kevin Savage, a southern boy at heart, is from Philadelphia, PA. At the age of 24, in a local church in Philly, Kevin played the lead character in the Christian rendition of Little Shop of Horrors . “I played the role of Seymour. The impact my performance had on my life and the impact my character had on so many people was something I never experienced before. When we were done, people were crying and standing up and cheering. The energy was amazing. That’s when I knew that acting was something I really wanted to do.” While the film and television scene drew Kevin to Atlanta in 2013, his successes and a host of opportunities have kept him here building his portfolio through impressive onscreen roles.

Sydney considers herself a Georgia Peach, as her family moved to Georgia when she was only 6 months old. Sydney’s mother is from Los Angeles, CA, and through the years there were moves between there and Georgia. Sydney’s older brother has been acting since the age of 8, and when encouraged to pursue a career of her own, Sydney resisted the idea of acting. “I was super, super shy and never really wanted to.” A foundation was laid for Sydney’s success as a model and actress. She took her first acting class at the age of 21, and the moment she decided to move to Los Angeles to pursue her acting career, everything shut down due to COVID. Then, the whole industry moved to Atlanta. Sydney is settled in Atlanta, perfecting her craft and performing regularly.

Kevin and Sydney are forthcoming in their desire to be action actors. Kevin aspires to do Marvel one day. “If you stay ready you never have to get ready. Look at me because this is who I am and start submitting me to those directors, casting directors, and producers who may possibly give me an audition to play this black superhero or whatever, because I’m good enough.”

Kevin’s and Sydney’s passion for acting spills into their desire to give back. Kevin says, “I have an insatiable desire to give back. I don’t always know what that’s going to look like. Calling to the youth and letting them know, ‘You don’t have to be a victim of society. You don’t have to be another statistic.

“There are so many ways we can use our voice for good. I’m learning how powerful the things we say can be to other people.”

You can do something with your life and become something bigger and better than you could ever imagine for yourself.’” Sydney adds, “I would not be where I am today if I didn’t have my brother and my mom constantly affirming everything in my life and reassuring me all the time.” Sydney wants to be that person for young girls. “I want to help them understand how much confidence is key and that they are worthy.”

Whether on-screen or off, Kevin and Sydney are ready for the next opportunity to make a difference. They look

amazing in the cover shot, wearing clothes from Tribal Chick. Jamie beams, “It was an absolute pleasure to dress Kevin and Sydney, and fun too.”

Follow Kevin Savage on Instagram: @kevinsavagebrand Follow Sydney Mitchell on Instagram: @sydneymitchellofficial Follow Tribal Chick on Facebook at TribalChickCollection to keep up with the latest TC fashion.

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Niya’s Picks

Natural beauty and talent is the ideal combination for putting your best face forward.

ARTICLE BY PAM REID | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

Niya Baxter began dabbling in makeup at the age of 13. Eyebrow shaping, a little mascara here, a little color there, and voila! Niya became fascinated with doing makeup. Niya’s talent escalated with the help of YouTube and beauty influencers. Nine years later, groomed and prepared with countless hours of tutorials, research, and practice, Niya opened her own beauty business, ParisDiorBeauty. Today, several years into the business, Niya enjoys doing makeup for weddings, commercials, cover shots, and headshots for men and women. Special occasion on the horizon? Niya can be at your house, the day of, so your face is flawless for your event. You can find Niya’s creations and services, as well as her special fragrance oils, on Instagram @_parisdior_.

Niya offers insight into today’s trends, products, and what is best for healthy skin. Niya likes to keep makeup applications on the lighter side. “I always want you to look like yourself. That is my specialty. It’s about looking natural, just enhanced.” Natural blush, natural contour, and not as much heavy foundation is what Niya is seeing and providing for her customers. “More skin tints and moisturizers with a hint of color help enhance that natural look.”

Use a primer to smooth the skin and fill in lines and wrinkles. Your makeup application will be easier and your makeup will stay in place. “There’s a range of primers. I can tell which primer would be best for the client. Sometimes the client knows exactly what’s best, or not so good

for them based on past experiences. I ask the right questions and I have all the products any of my clients would need.”

When it comes to lips and cheeks, “Lip gloss is what’s happening. It’s everywhere and most beauty companies have some sort of lip gloss. I use a clear butter gloss by NYX that I love. Blush is making a comeback. I love me some blush. Pinky - something natural is always my go-to.” Niya suggests, “Stay away from cosmetics that are fragranced and flavored. It’s not the best for sensitive skin.”

For Niya, the best part of doing makeup is a satisfied customer. “I love seeing the look on their faces when I’m done. They feel pretty. They feel confident, and I feel good having a small part in that.”

ROAD TO A PERSONAL STYLE

ARTICLE BY AMIE KOK | PHOTOGRAPHY BY SAM GUILLEBEAU

How becoming a fashion blogger helped me create my personal style.

In high school, I was dead set on winning “bestdressed” my senior year. As I expressed this goal to one of my friends and she promptly told me “You will need way better clothes”. It felt harsh at the time, but it created motivation in me. With wisdom, I learned that I didn’t have to have the “best” or most expensive clothes to be the best-dressed person in a room.

I have always had people come up to me and ask where I got my clothes and my friends and family reached out to me for advice on what to wear. I made (online) friends with an Instagram fashion blogger and she encouraged me to just start posting. With work and motherhood being the majority of my thoughts and all of my day, I needed a creative outlet more than I even knew. I remember just posting something and my friend, who by this time was fairly Instagram-famous, re-shared my post that day and for the next few weeks. In a matter of months, I grew by thousands of followers.

At first, this attention can be hard to get used to, and I became overwhelmed with it all and stopped my Instagram account for over a year. When I came back to my creative outlet, it was for me, the original

reason I started. I love clothes and fashion and sharing with other people ways they can put together different outfits. For a while, I felt like ‘fashion’ was petty and unimportant to people, but honestly, it can be something that changes someone’s day and helps make them feel confident.

When I started posting my daily outfits I started seeing repeating patterns in my style. I love a masculine look with feminine touches; I wear colors more when it’s warm and neutrals during fall and winter; I lean more towards classics than trendy. The documentation helped me create, and be proud of, the personal style I have. Start with elevating your favorite basics, use Pinterest to find looks that inspire you, and create a wishlist of items and how you would wear them. My most important piece of advice is to give compliments. When you think an outfit is great, go tell that person. Personal style is mostly about feeling good in what you are wearing and making choices that help build your overall wardrobe.

I never won that best-dressed superlative, but I do get to help people who ask me “How should I wear this” on a daily basis, and to me, that is just as good.

Fall style tips from Amie Kok Blog

1 | Wear white!

Who cares that your grandma told you that you have to wait until Easter. Rules like this just don't have any hold of style today. Wearing white in the fall and winter is a great way to stand out.

2 | Add texture to any outfit.

The chunky knit paired with the suede of the OTK boots gives depth to an outfit that could come off plain or drab. Try different patterns, textures and colors, play with it, and find what works for you.

3 | Take a cut from the men’s playbook.

I probably have over 30 thrifted blazers, all from the men's department. A blazer is a staple in my closet all year round, linen in the summer and wool in the winter.

4 | Mix-n-match classics for a different look every time.

Argyle is a timeless print, I thrifted this sweater and then paired it with leather pants and Nike high tops. Mixing this classic print with a more edgy bottom makes the argyle feel less preppy.

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INTERIOR STYLING

ARTICLE BY LEANN PARKER

Have you ever pieced together an outfit for a special event or placed a collection of items on a shelf and then stood back and found that the pieces you pulled together totally worked or completely did not work? I used to think that I either needed a whole lot of talent or a bit of luck when it came to styling something beautifully. Turns out, there is no talent or luck about it at all. It all starts with a math formula. This formula is known as The Golden Ratio of 1.618. Discovered in the ancient world by mathematicians, this pattern can be found all over in the world of nature. This ratio creates patterns that can be found on the spines of a pinecone, seeds on a sunflower head, spirals on seashells, even the human form, to name only a few. And our eyes love to see it. Why our eyes like this particular pattern may remain a mystery but how to achieve it is no mystery at all. Fashion designers, interior designers, architects, photographers and artists have all been using this formula for centuries in order to achieve visually appealing compositions. And so can you!

LET’S MAKE A VIGNETTE!

In interior styling, a vignette is a small, curated collection of objects grouped together to create a smaller picture within a larger space in a room. Chances are, at some point you’ve put together a vignette without knowing it was one. What makes the difference between a purposefully styled vignette and a cluttered collection is all in the composition. The composition is most appealing when this amazing Golden Ratio is applied.

To get started on styling a vignette, first decide on the space you’ll place it. It could be an empty shelf, bedside table, or coffee table. Next, collect a few of your very favorite things that could be styled there. These objects could be a few books, a vase with flowers, a candle, a small clock, a plant, a few apples, the list is endless. Now that you have your space and objects to style, it’s time to assemble your vignette.

GET IN LINE! Where To Place Objects

In grid form, the Golden Ratio shows designers exactly where to place the most important objects in the composition for the greatest visual appeal. Known as Phi, this grid splits the space that you’re working with into thirds vertically and horizontally. Place the most important objects on the correlation grid lines. Even better, place on the points where the lines intersect. This will be more appealing to the eye than if the important objects are in the center of the frame or far to the sides.

FOLLOW THE FLOWERS

How many objects to use

In number form, the Golden Ratio helps us to know how many items to use when styling a vignette. This form is known as the Fibonacci Sequence (0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, etc.). The sequence grows as it adds together the prior two numbers to get a new number (for example, 3+5=8 and 5+8=13, etc) and repeats. Amazingly, all the numbers that you achieve by doing this are the exact same numbers of petals that are found on flowers. How amazing is that! To apply to styling a vignette, choose a number in the Fibonacci Sequence for the number of items you will use to style. Typically 3 or 5 objects work great for small vignettes.

STEP DOWN OR TRIANGLE

What shape to create

The eye loves to see odd numbers. Odd numbers stop our brain from categorizing items into pairs which are less visually interesting. When styling a vignette, build a triangle shape of 3 points with the objects you are styling. To achieve this, vary the heights of objects to make a stepping down effect. If your items are of similar height then use books or a small object to lift one higher so that it appears taller than the others. To start, place the tallest piece in the back, medium piece in front and slightly to the side of the tall piece, then the smallest piece in front to create a stepping down effect. The Golden Triangle has angles of 72 and 36 degrees but any triangle here will do!

I hope you have fun creating your vignette and share them with me over on IG @SilvertoothHome . You can also visit me at my website SilvertoothHome.com . I’m excited for you to check it out and learn more with me there!

events

A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in our area.

Peachtree City Farmers Market

ABERDEEN VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER, 215 NORTHLAKE DRIVE, PTC | 9:00 AM

Food, Fun, Gifts, Music... Saturday’s market brings approximately 60 vendors offering a variety of fresh produce, poultry, beef and pork, bread, sweet treats, honey, eggs, prepared foods, and so much more. Whether you’re looking to create a feast or simply don’t want to cook at all, we have you covered. 9 AM - 1 PM.

Rotary Club of Fayetteville

FAYETTEVILLE CITY HALL, 210 STONEWALL AVE WEST | 11:00 AM

Join our regular club meetings at Fayetteville City Hall. Rotary members believe that we have a shared responsibility to take action on our world’s most persistent issues. We provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through our fellowship of business, professional and community leaders. We’d love to meet you! Info at rotary6900.org .

SEPTEMBER 4TH

Labor Day 5K

THE AVENUE PEACHTREE CITY, 239 CITY CIRCLE | 7:00 AM

Come celebrate the holiday at The Avenue Peachtree City’s Labor Day 5K. Grab your two and four-legged friends and join us! 6:45 am - Walk-up registration & packet pickup - 8:00 am - RACE START - Register at runsignup.com and search Peachtree City. Proceeds benefit Midwest Food Bank - Georgia Division.

SEPTEMBER 8TH SEPTEMBER 15TH, 16TH, 17TH

Night Market

DRAKE FIELD, 155 WILLOWBEND RD, PTC | 5:00 PM

Night Market PTC is a free public market featuring music, entertainment, food and art. Performances this month include Water to Wine out of McDonough, Block Party Band out of PTC, and the band Gravity of PTC. Bring a comfy chair and the entire family! More info at nightmarketptc.com

26th Annual Inman Farm Heritage Days

MINTER'S FARM, 283 HILL’S BRIDGE RD FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30215 | 9:00 AM

We remember a simpler time and pay tribute to past generations in our little farming community. Admission is FREE but you can help offset costs by purchasing programs, t-shirts and other items. It’s FREE to exhibit tractors, engines, trucks, cars and anything we consider an exhibit! For more information, call us at 770-4612840 or follow us on Facebook.com/MintersFarm .

SEPTEMBER 15TH AND 29TH

Laugh Out Loud - Comedy Nights

FRIEND'S TABLE - THE AVENUE PEACHTREE CITY, 239 CITY CIRCLE, PTC | 7:00 PM

Kick off your weekend in a great mood! Come out for Comedy Nights on select Fridays through October! Bring your friends, a tailgate chair, and sense of humor! Order drinks from Friends Table at our complimentary comedy night! On Sept 15th we feature SpiritWalker and on Sept 29th we feature Rich Shultis. Location: Friends Table front patio and firepit area. Audience: PG-13+

SEPTEMBER 16TH

Shakerag Arts and Crafts Festival

MCINTOSH TRAIL RECREATION COMPLEX, 191 MCINTOSH TRAIL, PTC | 10:00 AM

The Shakerag Arts & Crafts Festival features handcrafted goods, such as home décor, jewelry, accessories, garden items and much more, along with festival food and entertainment. It's one of Peachtree City's oldest traditions! Sat, 10-6; Sun, 12-5. For more info visit peachtree-city.org/Calendar.aspx

SEPTEMBER 16TH

3rd Annual Fire Truck Pull

CINEMARK TINSELTOWN

PARKING, 134 PAVILION PKWY, FAYETTEVILLE | 10:00 AM

Have what it takes to pull a 44,000 lb City Of Fayetteville Fire Truck? Community groups, organizations, and businesses compete (in teams of 10) for the fastest pull time. Gather your ten strongest friends or colleagues and join us! $75 per team with all proceeds donated to the City Of Fayetteville’s Fire Department Community Safety Bus. Register by emailing mholmes@fayetteville-ga.gov

SEPTEMBER 21ST

Third Thursdays, Live Music Series: Andy and Lisa

THE AVENUE PEACHTREE CITY, 239 CITY CIRCLE | 7:00 PM

Join us for an adult night out after work. Get some fresh air while enjoying live music by Andy and Lisa. Yard games and food and drink specials. The first 50 guests receive a free drink, compliments of The Avenue Peachtree City. For more info visit  avenuepeachtreecity.com/event/ Third-Thursday/2145570512 .

SEPTEMBER 23RD

Dragon Boat Festival

DRAKE FIELD, 155 WILLOWBEND RD, PTC | 6:00 AM

Enjoy the colorful competition on Lake Peachtree, plus the cultural diversity of the food and entertainment at the International Festival. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of PTC, the objective is to raise awareness of our cultural diversity and increase interest in international commerce through the interaction of the community, business, and the arts. Visit  ptcdragonboats.org for more info.

SEPTEMBER 25TH

The Vince Rossetti Charity Golf Classic

FLAT CREEK COUNTRY CLUB, 100 FLAT CREEK RD, PTC | 8:00 AM

In memory of Vince Rossetti, a long-time Fayette County resident, the founder of Ravin Homes, and a founding member of the Peachtree City Optimist Club. Shotgun start at 10am. All proceeds of this event will benefit Southern Conservation Trust and Coco's Cupboard, a nonprofit pet rescue and food pantry. For info visit: sctlandtrust.org/golf-tournament/

SEPTEMBER 29TH

REEL Friday at Trilith: "Top Gun: Maverick"

TOWN AT TRILITH, 305 TRILITH PARKWAY, FAYETTEVILLE | 7:00 PM

It’s showtime at Trilith! Join us to watch this magical feature film on the 25-foot permanent screen on the green. Bring a chair or blanket, kick back and enjoy family-friendly films. Before and after the movie, check out our curated shops and restaurants including a bakery, gelato shop, grocery store, doughnut shop and more. Weather permitting.

SEPTEMBER 30TH

Southern Conservation Trust Benefit and Auction

CROWNE PLAZA ATLANTA SW, 201 ABERDEEN PKWY, PTC | 6:00 PM

SCT invites you to join them for their 5th Annual Benefit and Auction, "A Black Tie and Pearl Soirée". We will feature live music, raffles, games, a fantastic dinner, beer from Line Creek Brewing, and a silent auction. All proceeds will extend environmental education and access to nature at the Fayette Environmental Education Center. For information and tickets visit sctlandtrust.org/annualbenefit

SEPTEMBER 30TH

Woof Stock Music Festival

CITY CENTER PARK, 210 STONEWALL AVE, FAYETTEVILLE | 10:00 AM

Grab your leash and furry friends for Fayetteville’s grooviest dog (and animal) lover’s event!

Bring lawn chairs and blankets to watch the show. Enjoy live music, local pet-related vendors, dog adoptions, Human & dog twin contests, dog crafts. Food Trucks attending: PTC Grill, Eggroll Boyz, Top It Off Funnel Cakes, Sunset Slush, Classic Kettle Corn. Find out more at facebook.com/fayettehumanesociety

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Come Together, Right Now

LOCAL MUSICIANS BRING THE MUSIC OF THE BEATLES TO OUR COMMUNITY.

ARTICLE BY JENNIFER CONFORTI PHOTOGRAPHY BY BEN THOMAS

The Beatles have never been one of my favorite bands. I’ve actually said, “The Beatles are the most overrated band, ever.”

Then, I watched “Get Back”, Peter Jackson’s documentary series, recounting how the Fab Four wrote and rehearsed fourteen new songs and planned their first live show in more than two years. I have never eaten a bigger feast of my own words in my life. Turns out, The Beatles were made up of four extraordinary masters of music with superior, and some say incomparable skills. John, Paul, Ringo, and George sat around a rehearsal room and let notes, ideas, and words flow like it was as natural to them as breathing. I was captivated. I can remember asking my husband, an avid Beatles fan, “So they just got together and wrote all of those songs, like in a matter of hours?!” What an astounding accomplishment!

Lucky for me and my newfound love for The Beatles’ music, there is a local band that is bringing the stories behind the songs to light alongside playing some of the most iconic songs in history. BeaTogether with Friends provides a compilation of tunes, but more importantly, brings light to the amazing talent behind the music. George Stamm, founding BeaTogether member, is a walking encyclopedia of Beatles knowledge and concert-goers can expect an excellent history lesson at each event. BeaTogether with Friends is NOT just another Beatles tribute band. These are four seasoned professional musicians who have been performing live shows all over the country for decades.

To see them on September 16th at Wadsworth Auditorium in Newnan , go to beatogetherwithfriends.com and get your tickets today!

Don McBroom - Keyboard/bass/guitars/lead and harmony vocals

Bryan Holmes - Drums/vocals

George Stamm - Rhythm guitars/lead & harmony vocals

Casey Hooper - Lead guitar/rhythm/lead and harmony vocals