out & about Money raised through the marketplace goes to the Sandy Springs Society, a 27-yearold nonprofit that provides grants to support other local charities in Sandy Springs. The Society says it has raised and distributed more than $3 million. “We love the idea of pulling everyone in from the community,” Love said. “There is something gratifying about getting our community to come together to support this ‘shopping for a cause.’ We just think we have amazing talent here in Sandy Springs. The goal from the start was to bring in the best of local and national vendors.” In addition to the live performers, more than 80 vendors are scheduled to show and sell their wares during the marketplace, Love said. Bartlett plans to be back with her holiday display, which she said now
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Our team has grown... thanks to you! Above, Lisa Bartlett, owner of a landscaping and decorating shop in Sandy Springs called Gramma B’s, has had a booth at the Elegant Elf marketplace since its first year. This year the marketplace is offering live performances, and Bartlett will take to the stage to demonstrate holiday wreath decorations. PHOTOS BY JOE EARLE
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