Spring into Spring With These Weekend Events…

Hello World,

After Atlanta was snowed in TWICE this past winter (I still can’t believe it), we are ecstatic to thaw out this spring…Although we were still shivering on the the first day of spring on March 20, sunny skies and soaring temperatures are predicted for this weekend! YES!!! If you are anything like me, although you don’t necessarily intend to it, you find yourself hibernating or not venturing out too far from home during the winter months…But the combination of longer days and alluring rays of sunshine are nature’s invitation to get back out and about…And there is plenty to explore and do in Atlanta…(sorry for my blog readers in other cities)…

If Atlanta spring had a national flower, the dogwood blossom would be my choice….Once I see the bursts of dogwood blossoms bloom on trees throughout the A, I know that I can pack away my winter coat and get my toes painted in bright colors 🙂 So of course, I love the Atlanta Dogwood Festival in Piedmont Park which kicks off on Friday…

78th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival – Virtually every kind of art imaginable is represented at the festival, with a nationally renowned-juried Fine Artist Market that includes sculpture, paintings, pottery, jewelry, photography and much more.

In addition to the fine art for adults and art collectors, there is a Kids Village featuring huge inflatables, arts & crafts and face painting for all ages, as well as the ever-popular 24-foot rock-climbing wall. Festival hours are Friday from noon to 9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Artist market closes from 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. For more information, go to dogwood.org.

DMR LOGO PRNT-02I’m a lifelong foodie so of course I have to include a food event which is being hosted by my friend and sorority sister Dawn M. Richards…

D.M.R. Fine Foods presents Techniques & Tastings(TM), a deliciously fun and informative Pop Up Cooking School that will teach you essential techniques to enhance your cooking skills and culinary I.Q.!  Enjoy lively and interactive cooking demonstrations, scrumptious tastings, recipes, tips, and more, to fuel your inner chef.

We are excited to launch our Pop Up Cooking School in Atlanta’s historic Sweet Auburn Curb Market and look forward to having you join us for loads of yummy inspiration and takeaways.  Prepare to dive into the Flavors of Spring with our featured menu: Spring Risotto, Rustic Italian Crostini, Mixed Field Greens w/Herbed Vinaigrette and Citrus-Glazed Madeleine Cakes. The class will be held on Saturday, April 12 from 1-3 p.m., and the registration cost is $50. To register, go to eventbrite.com.

And of course, what what would spring be without shopping? And this event combines shopping and service!

With a portion of sales to benefit the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, Pink Door Décor will host its Spring Home and Color Style Trunk Show Sunday, April 13. The trunk show takes place from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 1245 Salon and Spa in Atlanta, located at 1245 Fowler Street NW near Atlantic Station.
Doug Smith Photography

Doug Smith Photography

The trunk show will feature some of the latest styles in home accessories. Guests will be able to purchase merchandise ranging from lamps to vases to ottomans. Pink Door Décor owner/interior designer Terrell Dinkins sees the show as a way to give back after experiencing personal loss to Crohn’s disease. His 31-year-old nephew died from complications from Crohn’s three days before Christmas 2013. For more information, go to terrelldinkins.com.

So there is no excuse to not get back out and about this weekend!!!

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Taking Care of Your Temple: Introducing 1245 Salon and Spa’s New Look!!!

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Don’t get it twisted! Just because we are Christians does not mean we have to ignore our outer beauty to work on our inner beauty! In fact, in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, it says…

 “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.”

So when I was invited to tour 1245 Salon and Spa and see the transformation that has been made since the salon and spa was remodeled, I said, “Why not?” As Adrienne Bailon, who is starring in “I’m In Love With a Church Girl,” said, “Jesus didn’t say we couldn’t be fly!”

1245 Salon and Spa, located at 1245 Fowler Street NW in Atlanta near Atlantic Station, unveiled the new look this fall, following a three-month transformation totaling approximately $24,000. Terrell Dinkins, of Posh Interiors, LLC, was the interior designer on the makeover. Below are some of the makeover highlights:

Makeover highlights include:

  • Adding a curved wall to create a separate lobby area
  • Applying blue and green paint colors to provide more of a spa feel
  • Installing two partition walls to expand the dryer room and create privacy in the shampoo area
  • Lightening up the floors from an earlier drab brown to a new light grey
  • Replacing commercial lights in the ceiling with other types of lighting, including pistachio green pendant lights and recessed lighting
  • Creating a photo gallery of client head shots to showcase the work of the salon’s master stylists
  • Completing the salon’s look with new furnishings, decorative accessories and wall art

“At 1245 Salon and Spa, our clients are top priority,” says Terrell Mack, co-owner and master cosmetologist, 1245 Salon and Spa. “This makeover is just one way to show our appreciation to our loyal customers, while creating a home-away-from-home experience for them and our growing clientele. We couldn’t be more excited!”

Not only was I invited to see the transformation of the salon and spa, I was also invited to try out one of their services. I opted to try out a foot detox. Maybe that is what Jesus was doing when he washed the disciples’ feet! I’m just kidding! If you have never heard of a foot detox (which I hadn’t heard of prior to being invited to the salon and spa), it is the process of removing toxins from the body through the pores of your feet. A spa bath is prepared using water, salt and an ion detox unit. As toxins are pulled, the water turns a variety of colors according to the toxins in your body…Below are a few photographs detailing my experience…

008A chart detailing what may happen in a foot detox…

002The ion detox unit and salt…

003My toesies in the spa…

004Add salt and stir…LOL…

006Owner Terrell Mack waiting for the results…

 007Here we go…

009Eeewwwww!!!

012I can’t believe that came from my feet…Yuck…

Apparently, in order to experience the best results of having a foot detox, you must have the procedure done at least five to six times. Results include an improved immune system, pain and stress relief and improved sleep!

Below are a few more shots of the salon and spa. Some of the shots are professional (taken by Doug Smith Photography) while some of the shots I took during my visit:

lobbyThe beautiful lobby…

018Barber Hamp Hamilton…

020Stylist Laschea Burgess…Get that hair did girl!

more salonMore of the salon…

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Wall decor…

034The best part…Ample & FREE parking…Hard to find in downtown Atlanta nowadays…

The following brands are included in the makeover: Terrell Dinkins, Posh Interiors, LLC (www.poshinteriorsllc.com); Warden Contracting Company, Inc. (www.wardencontracting.com); CertaPro Painters (www.certapro.com); Lowe’s (www.lowes.com); Canvas4Life.com (www.canvas4life.com); The Company Store (www.thecompanystore.com); Kohl’s (www.kohls.com); Steve Silver Co. (www.ssilver.com); Coaster Fine Furniture (www.coasterfurniture.com); Pink Door Décor (www.pinkdoordecor.com); UncommonGoods.com (www.uncommongoods.com); Dream Room Designs (www.dreamroomdesigns.com).

With more than 50 combined years of experience, the team at 1245 Salon and Spa is focused on promoting both the health of the client’s hair and body. Siblings Terrell Mack, Tammy White and Rodney Mack are founders and managing partners for the family-owned business that includes parents Joe and Jean Mack. Services include relaxers, shampoo and styles, demi and semi color, cuts, weave and natural style services, amino acid treatments and more. www.1245salon.com

Any thoughts?