Christmas in July? What Could Be Better?!

Even though there are 155 days until December 25, we're starting early.

The Reynolds Group has a guide for the holidays in 2015. You can start preparing now!


Buckhead Atlanta Shopping
http://buckhead-atl.com/
Shopping for your man this holiday season? Head over to Buckhead Atlanta for all of your wardrobe improvement needs with clothing and gifts he’s sure to love from Bonobos,Jonathan Adler and Canali.
·         Bonobos
o    Item: Capstone Tuxedo Blazer (multi-plaid tuxedo blazer with shawl lapel)
o    Price: $640
·         Jonathan Adler
o    Item: Brass Hand Nutcracker
o    Price: $198
o    Item: Orange Lacquer Backgammon
o    Price: $295
·         Canali
o    Item: Canali quilted bomber jacket in opaque nappa leather with removable sheepskin collar
o    Price: $3,350
o    Item: Canali high-top shoe in calfskin with rubber sole
o    Price: $875
 
Chattanooga Whiskey
http://chattanoogawhiskey.com
Pick up a bottle of Chattanooga Whiskey for the whiskey lover in your life this holiday season. The brand has a unique back story to match its one-of-a-kind whiskeys; this year the team succeeded in reversing state law prohibiting distilling in Chattanooga and opened the city’s first post-Prohibition distillery, the Tennessee Stillhouse. Their inaugural line of 1816 whiskeys comes in two varieties – each with a mash bill of 75 percent corn, 21 percent rye and four percent melted barley:
·         1816 Cask – an intense, robust 113.16 proof whiskey, boasting vanilla and dark toffee notes up front, cinnamon nots in the background and finishing with a warm, lingering spice.
·         1816 Reserve – a 90-proof American Whiskey, aged 6.5 years in charred American white oak barrels and featuring notes of vanilla, caramel allspice and anise, lending the whiskey an overall light, spicy character.
Chattanooga Whiskey’s story and whiskey line has garnered buzz across the southeast this year, with features in Southern Living, The Bitter Southerner and more. The whiskeys are available at select liquor stores in Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee, and can also be ordered online on Ezras.com.
 
Fifth Group Restaurants
www.fifthgroup.com
‘Tis the season for giving, and what better way to make holiday shopping simple (and delicious) than with the Fifth Group Dining Card? Fifth Group Restaurants, Atlanta’s premier restaurant group, accepts these dining cards at all seven award-winning restaurants including South City Kitchen Midtown and Vinings, La Tavola Trattoria, Ecco, The Original El Taco, Alma Cocina and Lure. Grab a few for your friends, family members or co-workers by purchasing online and sending via email or direct mail. Need more convincing? Buy a gift card valued at $100 or more and Fifth Group will add 20% to the card for free. Visit www.20percentmore.com to learn more and make holiday shopping a breeze.
 
 
Jittery Joe’s at The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta
http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/Atlanta/Dining/Jittery_Joes_Coffee_Shop/Default.htm
Need a gift for the coffee lover in your life? The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta is home to the city’s only Jittery Joe’s coffee shop, and the outpost’s signature coffee blend – named the “Eighty-Four Pour” after the hotel’s grand opening in 1984 – is available for purchase.
 
Lovell Bros. Whiskey
www.lovellbroswhiskey.com
Crafted by hand at Mt. Airy, Georgia’s Ivy Mountain Distillery, by master distiller Carlos Lovell, Lovell Bros. Georgia Sour Mash Whiskey and Georgia Sour Mash Spirit are a fantastic southern-inspired holiday gift. Made from the finest ingredients in the rich Georgia countryside, including pure mountain spring water and sweet Georgia corn, the 150 year old family recipe gives today’s generation a taste of history in every sip.
 
Mercantile and Mash
http://www.mercandmash.com/
A gourmet food emporium located in the recently renovated Cigar Factor on East Bay Street, Mercantile and Mash is surely the go-to, one-stop-shop for the foodie in your life. Offering a unique selection of homemade items and local products, Mercantile and Mash features charcuterie, cheese, wine, baked goods, locally roasted coffee, grab-and-go items, gifts and cookware, and other gourmet food essentials. A few favorites include: Benton's Bacon, Middleton Made Knives, Southern Keep, Yeti Coolers, Le Creuset All-Clad, Black Tap Coffee, Red Clay Hot Sauce, Cannonborough Beverage Co., Bourbon Barrel Foods, Food for the Southern Soul, Blend. Georgia Olive Oil and Cutting Boredom Cutting Boards. Priding themselves on hospitality and service, Mercantile and Mash offers the highest quality of ingredients and products available on the peninsula.
 
Rewined and Produce Candles
http://www.rewinedcandles.com/
http://www.producecandles.com/
http://candlefish.com/
 
Candles are gifts that keep giving all year long! Everyone likes a nice scent to permeate and set the mood. Handcrafted in Charleston, S.C. Rewined candles are inspired by the tasting notes found in your favorite wines. Choose Riesling for a sweet, crisp scent, or Champagne to kick off the new year – the best part? These unique candles are made from repurposed wine bottles. The Rewined team expanded in 2014, introducing the Produce Candles brand. The line offers candles boasting fresh scents such as cilantro, melon or wildflower. Both brands of candles are made with natural soy wax and premium cotton wicks. In over 1300 stores worldwide, Rewined and Produce candles can be ordered online or in-store at Candlefish or with the links below.
http://www.producecandles.com/retailers/
http://www.rewinedcandles.com/retail-locations-list/
 
Root to Leaf
By Steven Satterfield
www.stevensatterfield.com
http://www.harpercollins.com/9780062283696/root-to-leaf
Chef of the award-winning Atlanta restaurant Miller Union, Steven Satterfield — dubbed the “Vegetable Shaman” by the New York Times’ Sam Sifton — has enchanted diners with his vegetable dishes, capturing the essence of fresh produce through a simple, elegant cooking style. Satterfield embodies an authentic approach to farmstead-inspired cooking, incorporating seasonal fresh produce into everyday cuisine. His trademark is simple food and in his creative hands, he continually updates the region’s legendary dishes—easy yet sublime fare that can be made in the home kitchen. This approach is conveyed in Root to Leaf, a cookbook that celebrates the world of fresh produce. Organized by seasons, and with a decidedly Southern flair, Satterfield's collection of mouthwatering recipes makes the most of available produce from local markets, foraging and the home garden. A must-have for the home cook, this beautifully designed cookbook, with its stunning color photographs, elevates the bounty of the fruit and vegetable kingdom as never before.
 
The Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead
http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/Buckhead/Spa/Default.htm
Relieve your loved one’s holiday tension by gifting them a spa treatment at The Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead, one of Atlanta’s most luxurious spas. New seasonal spa treatments will be offered this winter, but favorite signature offerings will remain, including the “Caviar Facial and Champagne Dreams,” which incorporates a mimosa champagne massage oil, protein-rich caviar skin infusion and an intensive repair serum to oxygenate and stimulate collagen. This lavish treatment leaves skin illuminated and is finished with a glass of champagne. Of course, the spa also offers facials, manicures, pedicures, pre-natal massages and more.
 
Vino Venue
www.vino-venue.com
Take your gift beyond the bag and create a custom wine crate filled with a collection of wonderful wine-inspired goodies. With an extensive assortment of fantastic wines and a unique selection of exciting, rarely seen wine accessories and merchandise, Vino Venue has the perfect gift for any wine lover. For more information, visit Vino Venue’s website.
 
Wahoo Wine and Provisions  
http://www.wahoowine.com/
 
Gift Packages from Wahoo! Wine & Provisions
The husband-wife duo behind the Wahoo! Grill in Decatur, Pamela Ledbetter and Ski Peterson, have put an endless amount of love into their neighborhood bistro, and now, with the opening of a the specialty wine and bottle shop just next door, filled with an endless amount of quality wines and local goods, things are getting even merrier!
Decatur’s newest specialty wine and goods shop Wahoo! Wine & Provisions has curated a handpicked holiday guide to ensure a perfect gift for your loved ones, hosts, friends and even stocking stuffers! Come in and build your own basket with a variety of wines, cheeses, local handmade goods, sweet treats, flowers and more or buy individual unique items!
 
·         Tania Julian Pottery- Tania’s love of Banner Butter led Tania to make the round Butter Bells specifically for that butter. Her fantastic coffee mugs are available with the names of our surrounding neighborhoods.
Mugs: $23
ButterBell: $38
 
·         WW&P Wine Growler Bottle: $6
Fill up ranges 14.99-20.99 (subject to change) WW&P has 6 options of wine in tap!
 
·         Amy Armour Towels are hand made and feature a selection of different prints.
$20 each
 
·         Lakehouse Coffee: Atlanta’s premiere full service distributor of hand roasted coffee is available for purchase at Wahoo Wine & Provisions and is the secret behind ourfantastic cup of joe at Waho! Grill. $14.99 pound
 
·         La Martina Arbequin: A single varietal evoo, this Chilean olive oil is great to cook with, make salad dressings and dip bread in.  $15.99 for bottle. Re-fill- prices are subject to change.

Emory Point
www.emorypoint.com
Whether shopping for your token foodie friend or looking for one-of-a-kind gifts for the whole family, Emory Point is the destination for holiday shopping. Forget the mall mayhem and visit these fine merchants and restaurants in the community:
 
Dine
·         Restaurant gift cards are always a welcome stocking stuffer – stop by any of Emory Point’s dining concepts, including The General Muir, Marlow’s Tavern, Fresh 2 Order, Which Which, Chow Mei Mei, Tin Lizzy’s, BurgerFi and Paradise Biryani Pointe
 
Shop
·         Boutique style showcases chic, one-of-a-kind pieces fit for the lady in mind! Find the season’s latest fashions at Fab’rik, LOFT, Francesca’s, American Threads and Lizard Thicket
·         Dad, brother, boyfriend, husband…they all appreciate quality menswear. Find tailored suits, casual wear and accessories at Jos. A. Bank.
 
Indulge
·         Strippaggio is the ultimate destination to find gifts for the home cook, hostess or culinary enthusiast. Find premium quality extra virgin olive oils, vinegars, gourmet salts, spices, serving accessories, candles and décor.
·         Jazmin Spa – because what woman doesn’t love a good mani, pedi, massages and essential spa services.
·         Solar Dimensions – give the gift of a golden glow to last throughout a dreary winter.
 
Thrive
·         Earth Fare – this gourmet grocer has it all for holiday parties. Treat loved ones to baskets filled with fresh-baked bread, artisanal cheese, organic wine, desserts and more!
·         Pink Barre and Orangetheory Fitness – gift the gift of health with class packages at either of these premier fitness studios.

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