Posts in category 'Atlanta Ga'

Once you've made everyone's holiday dreams come true, it's time to treat yourself to some well-deserved pampering. Start the new year right with post-holiday relaxation at one of these fabulous spas around Atlanta homes for sale.

1. The Art of Touch - 855 Peachtree St., Suite 2B, Atlanta 30308
   A visit to The Art of Touch is a treat for all the senses. Massage is customized to meet your specific needs, so pricing is based only on the length of the session regardless of the style you select. Extras such as aromatherapy, body oils, and chocolate bars add to overall relaxation, while the massage space itself is designed as a showcase for a rotating selection of local artwork. Hours are 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday.

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Did you wait until the last minute to start thinking about your holiday shopping? It's okay! Whether you've been distracted by exploring all of the best Atlanta homes for sale or time just got away from you, it's still not too late. 

To help make sure your holidays are jolly, our real estate agents have pulled together a list of some of the coolest, quirkiest local places to do your last-minute holiday shopping. Check it out! 

• Young Blood: 632 N. Highland Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
  For beautiful, handcrafted items, you can't go wrong with Young Blood. This shop carries a carefully curated selection of gift items including accessories, jewelry, fragrances, ceramics, candles, incense, and more. There aren't your typical retail goods—they're made by individual artists from all across the United States and abroad. Shopping for someone who loves beautiful things has never been easier!

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If you're relocating to the metro Atlanta area, you'll be moving to a growing, vibrant city that has a lot to offer. You'll be able to enjoy plenty of entertainment options, green space, a mild climate, and a relatively low cost of living when compared to other parts of the country. Atlanta also has a thriving business climate, so if you're looking for a job, you'll see that many companies are hiring.

As you look for Atlanta homes for sale, you can also check out job openings at some of the city's top employers:

1. Delta Air Lines
   Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport has been named the busiest passenger airport for 21 years in a row, so it should come as no surprise that Delta Air Lines is one of Atlanta's top employers. The airline, which is headquartered in Atlanta, has about 34,500 employees in the city, including flight attendants, cargo positions, airport customer service, and information technology. It also earned a spot on Glassdoor's December 2018 list of the best places to work.

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One of the best things about Atlanta homes for sale is all the opportunities in our neighborhoods to connect with people and support the local community. The winter holidays are the perfect time to shop local and support local artists and the local economy. And holiday shopping can be extra fun when you attend a craft fair.  It's exciting to see all the one-of-a-kind gifts available, and those special gifts mean so much more when you know someone took the time to hand-make them. For gifts everyone on your list will love, visit one of these holiday craft fairs and get shopping!

1. Indie Craft Experience Holiday Spectacular - Georgia World Congress Center, 235 Northside Drive NW, Atlanta, 30313 | 
   Saturday, November 23 - Sunday, November 24, 2019, 11-6
   Looking to get all your holiday shopping done at once? The Indie Craft Experience Holiday Spectacular can help you do exactly that! This two-day event is celebrating its 15th year and with over 200 crafters, artists and vendors, there's plenty to choose from. Entertainment, hands-on art experiences, and swag bags for the first 250 attendees all add some extra fun to your shopping trip.

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While we often think of pumpkin pie as part of the first Thanksgiving meal at Plymouth Colony, the tradition dates back only to the 19th century. After Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday, writer Sarah Josepha Hale promoted the idea with recipes for turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie.

The "godmother of Thanksgiving" would be pleased to see how heartily pie has been embraced as a holiday staple. Be sure to stock up with a variety of flavors from these great bakeries around Atlanta homes for sale.

• Southern Baked Pie Company - 3145 Peachtree Road, Suite 165, Atlanta 30305
  How can you go wrong with a bakery called Southern Baked Pie Company? Owner Amanda Wilbanks infuses Southern charm into her pies made from family recipes featuring all-butter crusts. Looking for non-traditional options? Try the salted caramel turtle or Sweet Caroline candy bar pies. Hours are 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, including two additional locations in Alpharetta and Gainesville.

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