ATL Insider Blog

With the winter weather finally relenting to the lush Spring
textures we've so dearly missed, your thoughts may first jump to revising your
wardrobe. A necessary effort to be sure, but have you considered redressing
your house as well? As the materialistic embodiment of your personality and
comfort zone, your home should reflect the changing seasons just as much as
your closet! While home décor shopping can be a daunting task, fear not!
Boutique Blondie has searched the city once again, and found the trendy, chic
Westside of Midtown to be a haven for the hottest pieces and coolest lighting,
without the high-pressure, commission-driven drama.

For contemporary and modern furnishings, check out:

Bungalow
Classic – this vast selection of upholstery, antiques, case goods
and more brings a fresh and comfortable yet stylish twist to your home.

Eco
Emporium – the city's premier eco-friendly home goods store proves
that green is the new black! Providing only top-quality, "organic, recycled,
and fair trade" products, your eco-lifestyle just got a little more stylish.

No Más Productions – combining authentic
artisan pieces with a knack for modern color and patterns, this shop offers a
delightful mix of Old World sensibilities and enticing, contemporary textures.

Owen Lawrence – from leather and linens to art
and accessories, this gallery-inspired store offers luxury pieces for home and
office.

Verde
Home – this unique, green-chic concept store focuses not only on
preservation, but also embraces the raw beauty of the natural environment with
the pieces available.

Yes
Home – this lifestyle store focuses on comfort, quality and
affordability. A great solution for gift registries or a quick
house-warming
present, these pieces help you create an atmosphere of relaxed
sophistication.

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 We’re all beer-swillin’, erin go brach-ing, Irish folk on St. Patrick’s
Day, right? Hey, I love a holiday that requires no more of me than
donning some green clothing, downing a beer or two and handling the
flock of frisky leprechaun  who follow me home. You do see them
too, right?

If it’s St. Patrick’s Day, it’s Murphy’s
restaurant for us. 

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Are the workweek woes getting you a bit frustrated? Us, too -
which is why we've dug up a few events to put a tasty, trendy spin on your
happy hour standby!

Paces 88 at The
St. Regis Hotel Atlanta
Monday March 8 – Sunday
March 14
$25 3-course dinners

First up is Paces 88 – a featured participant in the Buckhead
restaurant week. For just $25 per person, enjoy a three course meal in one of
the city's most-sought after atmospheres! A master mixologist is always on hand
to provide the perfect pairing for your plate.

Park 75 at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta
Every Wednesday and
Thursday in March
No-cover live Jazz and
complimentary parking

What could possibly complement the delicious fare and drinks menu
of Park 75? Live Jazz and Blues, performed by none other than guitarist Eric
Essix. An atmosphere of relaxation mixes with the raw romance of soulful sounds,
providing the perfect spot to lose yourself in delicious cuisine and
conversation.

Spice
Market at W Hotel Midtown
Every Thursday in March
$5 drink specials and
complimentary appetizers

Spice Market invites you to add a little Southwest Asian flair to
your workweek. Featuring $5 drink specials – choose from two cocktails, one red
and white wine, and one beer – each paired perfectly with the week's
Asian-infused, complimentary appetizer! For entertainment, you're treated to a
new DJ each week.

Six Flags Over Georgia 2010 Season
March through October
Tickets start at $29.99
10a.m. – 7p.m. Weekends only through
mid-May

Six Flags
over Georgia, the second of the chain, opened in 1967 and featured nine rides.
Over the last 43 years, the chain has expanded to include parks in Spain,
France and The U.K., along with multiple other American sites.

Now open
for the 2010 season, the Six Flags Over Georgia theme park is ready for a whole
new year of squeals, thrills and spills! This 100-acre park just west of the
city features 40 rides, including thrillers, family fun adventures and a
bustling for-kids-only section. From the spine-chilling Goliath, to the
overflowing banks of Thunder River, you won't be able to pick just one
favorite!

For a
limited time only, everyone gets the kid's price – which means all tickets are
just $29.99 per person. Grab a group and hit the rides for only $25 per person,
or check out the Season Pass – just $49.99 for an all-access, all-season pass
to your favorite events and attractions!

Open daily
from April 2nd – April 11^th, Six Flags is a great option for your
Spring Break Staycation. Featuring exclusive concerts and events, this
fun-for-the-whole-family amusement park is your remedy for a week's worth of
freedom from homework!

As the home of one of the biggest St. Patrick's Day festivals in
the nation, you're sure to hear "Éireann go Brách"
muttered, uttered and outright shrieked in the coming days. This fidelity
phrase translates into "Ireland Forever" (or my personal favorite: "Ireland
‘Til Doomsday!"). Continuing the authentic celebration, many
locally-loved spots are offering spectacular deals. Turn your friends green
with envy courtesy of these delectable deals, or save some green with these
delicious drink specials!

Terrace On
Peachtree at Ellis Hotel
Saturday, March 13^th
10a.m. – 4p.m.

Taste your pot of gold when you order up a serving of Terrace's
exclusive Guinness Beef Stew!

Wednesday, March 17^th
11a.m. – 10p.m.

For a dinner so good you'll want to pinch yourself, try Terrace's
$30, 3-course feast from Atlanta's only farm-to-table Irish chef! Choose from
authentic dishes including Potato & Leek Soup and Seared Smoke Salmon, Irish
Boiled Bacon and Cabbage, and a White Chocolate and Baileys Bread Pudding.

Max Lager's
Wood-Fired Grill & Brewery
Saturday, March 13^th
Beginning at 12:30p.m.

Tap into a bit of Irish luck with a fresh pour of Max's IMOS
(Imperial Mocha Oatmeal Stout). This tasty brew is paired to perfection with
Southern-infused Irish fare – Cottage Pie and Smoked Beef Brisket, Green Tomato
Chow Chow and Sweet Potato Hash (with Pearl onions and house cured bacon).

Murphy's
Wednesday, March 17^th

Drop by Atlanta's Best St. Patrick's Day Celebration (30 years
and running) for authentic Irish dishes, drinks and dancers! Grab a plate of
Murphy's Corn Beef Cabbage, Guinness Braised Beef Short Ribs and Irish Whiskey
Bread Pudding and enjoy the leaping leprechaun spectacle.

TAP
Wednesday, March 17^th

Featuring authentic cocktails and a live session band, Irish
sprits have never tasted so good! Specials include $3 Numbers Ale and $5
Guinness, $5 Irish Coffees and Irish Eyes Cocktails, as well as $8 Irish
Boilermakers – a pint of Smithwicks with shots of Jameson.

Terrace
On Peachtree at Ellis Hotel
Saturday, March 13^th
10a.m. – 4p.m.

Enjoy the St. Patrick's Day parade the Irish way with $4 Harp and
Guinness specials and $4 Irish Coffees.

STATS
Saturday, March 13^th

The lucky libations at STATS leave you seeing green (in your
wallet at least). Indulge your inner leprechaun with $2 pints all day long.

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Sometimes the best things in life are free. This month  the Atlanta Preservation Center is offering 160 free events that are not only fun, but a great way to learn more about your city.

The event is called Phoenix Flies, a Citywide Celebration of Living Landmarks.
This is its 7th year, but I didn’t know anything about it until my
friend Melissa asked me if I wanted to join her for a tour of Harmony
Grove cemetery on Saturday. You have probably driven by it hundreds of
times and never knew it. It’s right at the corner of West Paces Ferry
and Chatham roads.

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