Perimeter North, GA March 2020

MARCH 2020

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MARCH 2020 PUBLISHER

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Lifestyle Letter takeover!

GOCA Executive Director Doug Barron, far right, with this year's Lifestyle Publications cancer warrior honorees.

EDITOR

Sue Collins | scollins@lifestylepubs.com

Hello friends, EVERY YEAR, 22,000 WOMEN ARE DIAGNOSED WITH OVARIAN CANCER.

MARKET AREA ADMINISTRATOR

Darce Richardson | darce.richardson@lifestylepubs.com SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER

Karyn Slovin | karyn.slovin@lifestylepubs.com

My mother-in-law, Wendy Sheron, was one of those women in 2001. She lost her

AD DESIGNER

battle in 2007. If we only knew the risks and symptoms of this disease then, I think

Kaylee Mitchell

she would still be with us today.

The mission of Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance (GOCA) is to educate as many people as possible about the risks and symptoms of ovarian cancer because, currently, there is no early detection test for the disease. Early detection and treatment are vital to increasing survival odds.

LAYOUT DESIGNER

Emily Stout CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Ken Hughes, Sean O’Keefe, Chrissie Gallentine, Ashley Henyan, Nicolette Martin, Becky Peterson CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

I want to thank some special individuals and partners for promoting and supporting the GOCA mission. Bahkahlenah, Betsy, Michele, Pam, and Sara for sharing their stories of courage and survivorship (pictured here at the photo shoot for this month's story). Sean O’Keefe Events for being a 10-year partner of the GOCA Shaken, Not Stirred Gala and Teal Trot 5K. Finally, Lifestyle Publications for providing a platform

Deborah Whitlaw Llewellyn, Catrina Maxwell

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry

to share our mission of education and awareness.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

You can support the GOCA mission by attending our 10th annual Shaken, Not

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

Stirred Gala on Saturday, March 14 at Georgia Aquarium. Proceeds from the event

AD MANAGER Chad Jensen

will allow us to continue and expanded ovarian cancer education and awareness

REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams

across Georgia and beyond. Tickets and additional information are available

WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

at GaOvarianCancer.org.

Please take a moment to educate yourself, a loved one, a friend, even a stranger about the risks and symptoms of ovarian cancer. I wish we had.

If we only knew, Doug Barron, Executive Director

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FEATURES 12 Making your home smarter How to launch your smart campaign.

24 When ovarian cancer strikes Honoring a survivor.

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34 Spring Fling Fun fresh picks to welcome spring.

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Lifestyle Letter

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Around Town

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AROUND TOWN

MILLER JOINS COMPASS

Vinings location opened in November 2019, peo-

Compass Development named Pauline Miller to

ple from all over the city have gone in to try this

the newly created position of Managing Director

unique wellness experience. Delivering wellness

in Georgia. Formerly Founder and President of the

to the mind and body, and dubbed “LA’s best-

new homes sales and marketing group Brightstar;

kept secret,” HotBox Infrared Sauna Studio has

Miller brings a track record of success, including

quickly become a favorite in the infrared wellness

more than 20 years as a top producer in her field

category due to their luxurious spa-like experience

throughout the Southeastern United States.

and facilities. Sessions take place in an individual

“I’m thrilled to have joined the Compass leader-

suite, which includes a personal full-spectrum

ship team, after having brought Brightstar under

infrared sauna, a private Vitamin C rain shower,

the Compass umbrella one year ago. Compass is

and access to music, YouTube or Netflix. During

paving the way for the future of real estate bro-

any session, guests may also treat themselves to

kerages. By recruiting best-in-class real estate

Chromotherapy—the science behind the healing

professionals, marketing support, and architectural

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personnel combined with cutting-edge technology; Compass New Development empowers new

A TEACHER'S REACH

homes sales teams to perform with the highest

Lovett senior Kendall Greene and photography

of professional standards. Compass offers a truly

teacher Karey Walter displayed their works this

competitive advantage in the new development

recently at Manifest Gallery's 10th annual TAPPED:

space, which I am thrilled to be able to share with

Artists and Their Professors, a showcase of works

my clients,” said Miller

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CHEERS TO RIVERKEEPERS

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Chattahoochee Riverkeeper (CRK) is proud to

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the Chattahoochee watershed. Together, these local breweries are teaming up to support CRK’s CONTINUED >

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AROUND TOWN programs to protect the water used to create their beers. Each month from March through September, one brewery will create a limited-edition beer and its sales will benefit the organization’s mission of keeping watch over our waters. The Quality Beer Tour will highlight a different brewery each month, starting with Cherry Street Brewing in March 2020.

SCHOOL NEWS North Springs Charter High School senior DeAndre Johnson has been named a North Springs’ QuestBridge Scholar to Stanford University. He is a dual magnet student in the Visual and Performing Arts as well as the Math and Science curriculum. Dunwoody Springs Elementary School made the Governor's Office list of 2019 "Beating the Odds

JOE GRANSDEN'S KID'S JAZZ CAMP

Schools." The program uses statistical analysis

Joe Gransden's Big Band Jazz Camp has a new

to compare a school’s actual performance on the

home at Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center.

College and Career Ready Performance Index

Studying, practicing, and performing jazz can

(CCRPI) with the performance of similar schools

build a student's confidence, encourage creativity,

across the state. Riverwood International Charter

and inspire excellence. Daily faculty jam sessions,

School announced four Posse Scholarship winners

lunch, choice of electives including Music Theory

who will receive a full-tuition to attend a Posse college

I & 2, Songwriting, Music Technology, & Music

or university partner school. Recipients are chosen for

History, May 31 - Friday, June 5 - jazz instruction

their leadership, communication, and team-building

in big band, combo, and masterclass settings with

skills. Heards Ferry Elementary celebrated Kindness

some of the top jazz educators in the nation includ-

Week during Valentine’s Day week as part of the

ing a new vocal program. Friday afternoon student

Great Kindness Challenge. The program is a proac-

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HIT THE ROAD

LISTEN UP THIS MAY SAVE YOUR LIFE! Colon cancer is the third most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related

Wider sidewalks and a bicycle track are coming to

deaths. Approximately 1 in 20 people will get colon

busy Ashford Dunwoody Road through a joint proj-

cancer and 90% of colon cancer deaths are pre-

ect between the City of Dunwoody and Perimeter

ventable by screening patients ages 50 to 75. The

Community Improvement Districts (PCIDs). Phase

American Cancer Society estimates over 200,000

1 of the Ashford Dunwoody Commuter Trail will run

cases of cancer to be diagnosed in the next few

between Hammond Drive and Perimeter Center

years representing a combination of colon and rec-

West in front of Perimeter Mall. It’s scheduled to

tal cancers. Colon cancer is one of the most pre-

break in 2020. “This project provides bicyclists with

ventable and often curable cancers when detected

a pathway separated from traffic,” said Dunwoody

early. It often starts with no symptoms. A colonos-

Public Works Director Michael Smith. “It also

copy is the only preventative test that can diagnose

includes wider sidewalks for the increasing number

and remove polyps in the entire colon, thereby not

of pedestrians in the Perimeter area.” Phase 2 from

only detecting colon cancer, but by removing pol-

Perimeter Center West to Mt. Vernon Road is in the

yps helps prevent colon cancer. Stool based tests

early stages of design with construction targeted

have low accuracy for diagnosing colon polyps.

for 2022. “The trail is part of a planned network of

Colonoscopy is the preferred screening for colon

pathways that will provide bicycle and pedestrian

cancer. It is quick, safe, and done under sedation

access for residences, offices, and retail centers

so patients are asleep. One simple procedure could

along this densely-populated corridor,” said PCIDs

save your life. GI Specialists of Georgia offers open

Executive Director Ann Hanlon.

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Voice activated command control of lights is easy to set up. Just say,”hey google - all lights off” ...bam everything is off.

A video hub means you can monitor who is at the door and be assured all systems are GO, even when you're relaxing or working.

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A few of our favorite products include doorbell cameras, smoke

Video doorbells are not just for “busy-bodies!” Knowing when

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These products can be life-altering providing the security and

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TRAVEL DESTINATION

Go and Give RED CROSS VOLUNTEERS: SAVING LIVES EVERY DAY

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AS LONG AS NEEDED. But some might not realize that 90 percent of work done by the Red Cross is done by volunteers. And, that these volunteers aren’t waiting around for the next big one to strike. Instead, they are out and about and working in local communities every day, to provide help and emotional support to families and individuals who have nowhere else to turn.

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The most common type of disaster a Red Cross volunteer responds to is a home fire-related emergency.

every member of the household out in two minutes or less.

“Home fires can happen to anyone, and sadly,

This spring, Red Cross volunteers will be out

these crises can be caused by something as simple

again in Georgia and across the U.S. – adding

as cooking a meal at home,” said Jennifer Pipa, CEO

to the nearly 2 million free smoke alarms already

for Georgia’s Red Cross.

installed in homes.

Red Cross volunteers in Georgia respond to

Red Cross volunteers play an integral role in respond-

around 2,800 home fires every year. This means that,

ing to home fires and large-scale disasters like hurricanes,

on average, volunteers provide emergency resources

floods and wildfires; but, they also transport essential

so families impacted by a home fire can have a safe

blood and blood products to hospital patients, teach

place to stay, food and clothing – eight times, daily.

lifesaving skills like First Aid and CPR, reconnect family

But volunteers are also helping to reduce

members separated by war, migration, conflict or any

home fire-related casualties by working with

other humanitarian crisis – across the globe, and support

community partners to install free smoke alarms,

our nation’s service members, veterans and their families.

replace batteries in existing alarms and help

To learn more about volunteer opportunities with

families create home fire escape plans that get

the American Red Cross, visit RedCross.org.

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GIVING BACK (CONTINUED)

TIP #2 Tossed Out Treasures sells gently used items donated by members of the community and the organization. Since 1992, the event has focused on reselling, reusing and repurposing designer clothing, high-end accessories, jewelry, antiques, books, furniture, upscale home decor, and more. At the end of the sale, any leftover merchandise will be donated to area charities.

TIP #3 The event begins with a preview party that is open to the public. For a minimal entry fee, collectors and shoppers can browse, enjoy refreshments and have first dibs on the thousands of treasures that await the savvy shopper, the best often appearing in the silent auction on the evening of the preview event.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

ARTICLE SEAN O'KEEFE | PHOTOGRAPHY CATRINA MAXWELL MAKEUP BY SWEET & LASHFUL BUCKHEAD

W H E N O VA R I A N

CANCER

STRIKES 24

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HONORING A SURVIVOR BETSY GENTRY

“I AM PASSIONATE ABOUT OFFERING SUP-

Heal, a survivor fashion show and fundraiser at

PORT TO THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN DIAG-

Tootsies in Buckhead.” Betsy’s story has also been

NOSED AND I AM CURRENTLY MENTORING

included in You Have Ovarian Cancer, a collection

NEWLY DIAGNOSED WOMEN IN THE ATLANTA

of life-changing stories published by GOCA in 2016

AREA,” SAYS BETSY GENTRY, OF SANDY

as a resource for women living with the disease.

SPRINGS. “I immediately asked my doctor to put

“Every day is a gift!” exclaimed Betsy, “I am

me in touch with someone who had been where I

blessed with a healthy body that allows me to prac-

was so that I could learn what to expect...and I pay

tice yoga, ride my Peloton, play golf and tennis. I

that forward every chance that I can.”

spend time with friends and family, travel and expe-

Betsy Gentry was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer in 2015. “I received the Georgia Ovarian

Cancer

Alliance

(GOCA) Bag of Hope soon after my diagnosis.” The Bag of Hope is provided, free of charge to Georgia based, newly-diagnosed ovarian cancer patients and consists of important information about resources and fellowship as well as numerous comfort items such as a blanket, soft and warm socks, and a journal to document the journey. “I did not know anything about

rience life.” Besty’s attitude

“I A M BL ESSED WITH A H E A LT H Y BODY T H AT A L LOWS M E T O PR AC T ICE YOGA , R I DE M Y PELO T ON, PL AY G OL F A N D T EN N IS.”

is intoxicating and a powerful statement of self, “I am currently on a newish maintenance drug and feeling well enough to sometimes forget that I am a survivor.”

The

Georgia

Ovarian

Cancer Alliance was founded in 1998 by a group of thirteen ovarian cancer survivors to educate Georgia’s women, their families, and healthcare providers about the risks, symptoms and treatments of ovarian cancer. The Shaken, Not Stirred Gala, GOCA’s

the Georgia Ovarian Cancer

annual fundraiser is coming

Alliance until friends of mine

up on March 14 at Georgia

participated in the Teal Trot in

Aquarium and features a

my honor in 2015,” says Betsy. “I promised my friends

culinary offering from the member chefs of the

that I would walk with them in the event the following

Atlanta Chapter of the Les Dames d’Escoffier

year as a healthy survivor, and I did.”

International. The evening’s celebration highlights

Betsy’s passion for GOCA is alive and well and

the work of GOCA, salutes our survivors and their

she is a proud and active member of the survivor

caregivers, and raises critical funds in support of

community here in Atlanta. “I have helped with

GOCA’s outreach programs and the Bag of Hope.

the Lunch and Learn and Survivors Teaching Students programs as well as modeling in Teal to

ShakenNotStirredGala.com

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RENOVATE & REFINE

Don’t be afraid to do something different, and don’t take things too seriously. If the piece you’re working with doesn’t have any real value, you have so many options to liven it up, including paint, finish and hardware.

Spread the vintage love. Use antiques strategically and as accent pieces to keep your overall aesthetic from coming off as too dated.

Make your piece multi-purpose by turning the lid into a game table or by storing your cocktail accessories inside for an easy-access mini bar!

Repurpose old tins, mugs, teacups or storage containers into succulent gardens. Because succulents have shallow root systems, they can survive (and thrive!) in smaller spaces.

OUT WITH THE

NEW

Make it art. Don’t be afraid to display unique pieces as wall art. Consider creating a gallery wall that mixes vintage photographs, prints, mirrors and china.

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1. THE GRAND FOYER

NEW HOME, NEW HUES FROM LEAH ATKINS DESIGN

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BUOYED BY AN ENTHUSIASTIC YOUNG FAMILY AND A BLANK SLATE, DESIGNER LEAH ATKINS WAS GIDDY. Her clients had just bought a new house off Heards Ferry Road and tapped Leah to wave her magic wand and make the house into a home.

Their priorities were minimal: find beautiful ways to display the painted family portraits throughout the home and also create engaging living areas and fun play spaces for the two elementary-aged daughters. Leah and her team work with Sandy Springs and Dunwoody clients and find the area charming, with such a wide variety of home styles and a real family focus.

For this family, color became a theme, with intense wallpapers and deeply hued furnishings warming every room.

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HELLO, LEAH! Leah Atkins Design is a full-service design firm, customizing plans for each client. Diving into design concepts, color schemes, and referring contractors, the team specializes in home interiors and decor, office/ small business customer-facing design, space planning, and remodeling concepts.

Leah is a big fan of Atlanta. “I came to Atlanta so that my husband could attend graduate school at Mercer University. We graduated college, got married, and moved to Atlanta all in the same month,” she says. Leah has passionately pursued interior design interest from a young age.

Her lifelong dedication to design and interiors has given her a unique and artistic talent which is used to continuously provide unmatched design services.

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(770) 676-2796 1. The grand foyer in the home provides a bright and welcoming entrance. Leah chose to replace the extravagant iron stair spindles with white wood to give the space a more inviting and modern feel. Guests are welcomed by the curved staircase and a view into the formal living room, dining room, family room, and the upstairs hallway filled with art. Leah chose to paint the underside of the stairs a bold blue as well as the arched windows in the family room, tying the spaces together.

2. The formal living room was originally pink and outdated with a chair rail. Leah replaced the chair rail with new trim and added a gorgeous wallpaper throughout the room.

Four lavender chairs circle a lavender ottoman creating the perfect conversation space. The seating area is reflected in the lacquered ceiling, also lavender to balance the room.

The turquoise chandelier and coral rug bring in pops of color that accent the wallpaper beautifully.

3. The playroom for the two girls was designed with their styles in mind. Leah created a space that is fit for kids but will also grow with them. Toys were used on the shelves as decor and the perfect reading nook was created with built-ins. The walls were covered in a blue dotted wallpaper and the cupcake roman shades add the perfect finishing touch. This room gives the girls a space to read, craft, and play games together.

4. The second master bedroom upstairs serves as a luxurious guest suite. The custom headboard, bed skirt, and drapes each incorporate the same striped velvet fabric to create an elevated vibe. The small console bedside table is ideal to be used as both a nightstand and a desk, providing guests with a spot to read or write comfortably.

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the Cobb Galleria Centre on March 13

and hilarious take on American politics.

– 15, 2020. The show, in its 31st year, is

a Razor-sharp comedy and a sincere

COOLRAY FIELD~ SIP & SWINE BBQ FESTIVAL

a three-day celebration of all things fine

tribute to our democracy. The show

craft. Attendees can shop crafts like

opens March 20 and runs through April

they’ve never seen before from over 230

12. Performances are Thursdays, Fridays

Coolray Field, 2500 Buford Drive

of the country’s leading artists special-

and Saturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at

Sip and Swine’s mission is two-fold: to

izing in contemporary jewelry, clothing,

2:30 pm.StagedoorPlayers.net.

showcase and promote the apprecia-

furniture, home goods and décor.

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tion of competition BBQ in a fun-filled festival environment and to support our community by donating all of the proceeds of the event to the Home of Hope at Gwinnett Children’s Shelter. Friday

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WATER DROP DASH 5K

SHAKEN NOT STIRRED GALA

Chattahoochee Nature Center

Georgia Aquarium

PEACHTREE QUALIFIER, FAST and

The Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance will

FLAT course along the Chattahoochee

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celebrate with specialty cocktails, din-

River! Registration is limited – please

ner created by Les Dames d'Escoffier

register early through ACTIVE.COM

37TH ANNUAL CHATTAHOOCHEE ROAD RACE 10K & 5K

International - Atlanta Chapter Chefs,

to ensure your spot! The 8th annual

dancing, casino games, tributes, and

Water Drop Dash 5K encourages metro

auctions. Proceeds support GOCA's

Atlanta residents to check their plumb-

5585 Sandy Springs Circle

Bag of Hope as well as education

ing fixtures and irrigation systems

This is a very fast course; mostly flat and

and awareness programs statewide.

during the annual EPA WaterSense Fix

with a .75 mile downhill finish! One of the

The Celebrity All-Star Band will pro-

A Leak Week.

fastest 5K & 10K races in Georgia and a

vide live entertainment for the crowd.

great Peachtree Road Race seeded qual-

WXIA-TV's Christine Pullara is emcee.

ifier! 87% who ran the 10K had a negative

GAOvarianCancer.org

3-9pm, Saturday 10-6pm

split (2nd half faster than the 1st) by an average of 1 minute and 37 seconds.

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BROOK RUN PARK GRAND OPENING

ATLANTA HOME SHOW

park amenities with live music, food

Brook Run Park

Celebrate the Grand Opening of new

2 Galleria Pkwy

CAMP INFO SESSION

trucks, games and more! Amenities

Hundreds of home remodeling experts

include a new rental pavilion, Great

5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody

will gather at Cobb Galleria Centre

Lawn and Amphitheater, disc golf course

Camp Barney Medintz (CBM), the

March 20-22, 2020 for the Atlanta Home

and multi-sport athletic fields!

MJCCA’s award-winning summer res-

Show. Georgia’s largest home show will

ident camp, presents an information

include home improvement experts,

session at the MJCCA's CBM office.

buyer discounts, live radio broadcasts

Prospective families of boys and girls

and product demonstrations, and is

completing 2nd – 10th grade will enjoy

presented

a media presentation, meet the direc-

General admission is $10 at the Show

tors, and learn about Camp Barney

Box Office or $8 in advance online at

In the past nine years of Sweep

2020. RSVP today at campbarney.org/

AtlantaHomeShow.com.

the Hooch history, volunteers have

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Marketplace

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infosessions, or 678.812.3844.

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SWEEP THE HOOCH SAVE THE DATE

Throughout the Chattahoochee region

removed more than 113 TONS of

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trash. This year on Saturday, April 4,

THE OUTSIDER

throughout 100 miles of river and tribu-

North DeKalb Cultural Arts Building

2 Galleria Parkway

STAGE DOOR PLAYERS continues their

The American Craft Show returns to

46th Season with The Outsider - a timely

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Chathahoochee Riverkeeper organizes more than 40 cleanup locations tary. Chattahoochee.org

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TREND SETTER SIX SWEET IDEAS TO BRIGHTEN YOUR MARCH DAY. 1. TABLEVOGUE Tablevogue fitted table covers offer a curated

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must-have for any hostess, TableVogue.com 2. TERRY FURUTA DESIGNS Terry Furuta, a seasoned floral designer in Buckhead, launches her line of terrariums for the home. Using handmade containers from local artisans, she creates one-of-a-kind living, sustainable sculptures, TerryFurutaDesigns.com 3. PAPER GREATS Paper Greats is a new colorful, eye-popping disposable tableware brand that simplifies your life with less stress and less mess! The Paper Greats collection of plates, placemats, cups and notepaper feature a bright palette of reds, pinks, oranges, blues, greens, and more, PaperGreats.com 4. SMART GLASS ART Smart Glass Art, founded by artist Kathleen Plate, transforms the ordinary to the extraordinary creating functional and sophisticated chandeliers made from everyday post-consumer glass bottles, KathleenPlate.com 5. PINK PICASSO KITS Pink Picasso offers 10 floral design paint-bynumber kits with a high-quality 16-inch by 20-inch canvas printed template, a set of pre-mixed acrylic paints in small resealable pots, and four paintbrushes. PinkPicassoKits.com 6. RE:LOOM re:loom employs and empowers Atlanta homeless and low-income individuals through weaving beautifully-designed products out of upcycled materials including rugs of all sizes, Reloom.org

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