Network, network, network. If we’ve heard it once, we’ve heard it 1,000 times. Networking is the key to building a strong successful business. If you are one of the many wonderful businesses located throughout the Smyrna-Vinings area you might want to consider attending Alive After Five.

The event is set for Thursday, January 28 and will be held at the Campbell High School Media Center from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Make sure to bring plenty of business cards as professionals form various industries will be there. Who knows who you might meet while enjoying free appetizers and drinks. Door prizes will also be given away throughout the evening.

For more information about Alive After Five, contact Tony Chavez at 404.447.8790 or by emailing aaf@smyrnabusiness.org.

Residents of Avignon at Vinings are only minutes away from this great event. One of the many perks of this luxurious Cobb County townhome community is the close proximity to all the events and activities both Atlanta and the Smyrna-Vinings area have to offer. With three and four level floorplans, amazing amenities, and standard features that are considered upgrades in other new home communities, these beautiful townhomes are the perfect place to call home.

Vinings is great.  Period.  The residents enjoy being close to everything, while feeling miles away from the city.  There are excellent restaurants, fabulous shopping and pedestrian-friendly streets to get there.  Avignon at Vinings is a mere walk from Vinings Jubilee, or if driving to shopping or dinner is more your thing, there’s plenty of free parking.

The new town homes in Avignon at Vinings are remarkably spacious.  A great floor plan is the Haut-Cortes, featuring 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths and a total 5,033 square feet.  This plan is comprised of four floors and impressive features.

The bottom floor of this home contains the garage and a guest bedroom.  This room is large enough though to turn into an entertainment space, perfect for a pool table or “man cave.”  The optional wet bar adds to this space’s appeal. Read the rest of this entry »

Imagine waking to the sun’s gentle glow.  You sit up, stretch your arms and gaze out from your perch high above Peachtree.  The Astoria at The Aramore’s Carnegie floor plan provides the view for this morning scenario and much more.

Most of the windows in this 2,311 square foot unit face north providing stunning views of the Buckhead skyline.  A sweeping terrace off the living area also provides views of the east, where Peachtree Creek gently winds and a multitude of greenery proves why Atlanta is referred to as “The City of Trees.”

This 2 bedroom 2.5 bath Buckhead condo’s floor plan has an open living room, dining area, and kitchen with a large island.  A fireplace separates the living and dining area to be enjoyed from both rooms.  The open plan coupled with the large terrace make this an ideal place to entertain. Read the rest of this entry »

The convenience factors of an in-town condo can’t be denied:  a short commute, close entertainment, and a freeing lack of lawn maintenance.  The luxury Buckhead condos found in the Astoria at the Aramore provides much more than convenience; it also provides luxurious finishes and spacious units that are as perfect for entertaining as everyday life.

The Morgan floor plan is an example of what this luxury condo building has to offer.  The unit is comprised of 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, study, spacious living and dining room, kitchen and three separate outdoor spaces.  This floor plan totals 1,794 heated square feet.

Both bedrooms are suites, with the master suite having the largest bathroom and closet.  The master suite is also adjacent to the study, making working from home a breeze. It’s easy to picture getting up, grabbing a cup of coffee and padding into your private in-home office for a full day of work in your PJ’s.  Each bedroom leads out to its own balcony. With picturesque views and lots of space, these outdoor living areas are perfect for potted plants and possibly a lounge chair or two. Read the rest of this entry »

This French villa is nestled in the rolling hills of Vinings is convenient to exciting dining, shopping and entertainment, yet hidden enough that residents feel as though they are tucked away on the French countryside.  Located in Avignon at Vinings, a luxury townhome and single family home community in Atlanta,  this beautiful home is minutes away from all Atlanta has to offer.

The large kitchen is sure to bring out your inner celebrity chef.  The area features high end appliances from Wolf, Bosch and Sub-Zero as well as custom cabinets and a large island.  The kitchen also features a butler’s pantry which boasts a wine chiller, ample storage and sink.  Next to the kitchen, the formal living room provides room for entertaining and features 10′ ceilings and french doors.

The large cozy family room features a 48″ fireplace, which can be enjoyed from the kitchen and breakfast areas.  The family room opens to a beautiful covered veranda.

This villa features a master suite on the main level.  The bedroom soars with a 12′ cove ceiling and is adjacent to the owner’s spa which features custom closets, a large shower and plumbing for a stacked washer/dryer.  An elevator lifts to the second floor to reveal three large guest suites with private baths.  The second floor also has a separate laundry and hobby area.

For more information on this EarthCraft and Energy Star Certified home, visit Avignon At Vinings.

If you’re looking for a fun activity tonight in Atlanta, but don’t want to spend a lot of money or drive too far, you might want to consider Martinis and IMAX® at Fernbank Museum.

Tonight from 6:30 – 11:00 p.m. nibble on appetizers or enjoy dinner while sipping on one of the many fabulous martinis andl listening to the Nick Long Band. DJ Ric-E-Smith will be mixing in-between sets.

The martinis are as varied and exciting as the exhibits at the museum. You can pair your meal with a Spiked Iced Tea martini or maybe you’ll want to honor the cold and snow outside today with a Frost Bite martini.

After you enjoy dinner and drinks, head into the IMAX where you’ll be able to enjoy two films for the price of one. Tonight Fernbank will be showing Van Gough: Brush with Genius and The Old Man and the Sea. Read the rest of this entry »

With temperatures in the 20’s, the blistering winter winds and the impending snow, Atlanta has not been a very fun outdoor city this January.

If you’re looking to get out out of your house, but still want to stay indoors; we’ve got a list of fun events going on around Atlanta that are sure to provide both entertainment and warmth this winter.

Whether you’re in Peachtree Battle living in one of the luxury Buckhead condos at the Astoria at the Aramore, or up in Vinings cozy-ed up in one of the best Cobb County townhomes at Avignon at Vinings, you’ll be sure to find something on this list that will be close to home.

If you haven’t been to an Atlanta Symphony Orchestra concert, you need to be there. These talented musicians will blow your mind with their musical stylings. Join the ASO on January 7 from 9-10 p.m. at Symphony Hall for Mozart’s “Piano Concerto No. 18″. The ASO will also be performing Aaron Jay Kernis’ “Musica Celestis” and Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony No. 6

You might also be interested in checking out the 10th annual Atlanta Jewish Film Festival. Happening on January 13-24, the festival will screen fifty films, including “Camera Obscura”  at various venues across Atlanta.

For all the Broadway afficionados out there, make sure to visit the Fabulous Fox for Broadway Across America’s presentation of “Young Frankenstein.” The play chronicles Mel Brooks’ version of the monster and his misunderstood master in a comic musical that is sure to have you laughing out loud. The play is set to perform January 26-31 so hurry and get your tickets before it’s too late.

With prime locations in the metro-Atlanta area, residents of both Avignon at Vinings and the Astoria at the Aramore are able to attend some of the best events in the city. In addition to the wide variety of cultural activities, residents also have some of the best dining and shopping experiences the city has to offer during these cold winter months.

What events and activities do you have planned for the upcoming winter months?

Located just six miles away from Atlanta’s finest luxury condo’s, The Astoria at the Aramore, in Underground Atlanta, The Peach Drop is the Southeast’s largest New Year’s Eve Celebration and 2010 marks the 21st year of this amazing event.

Here’s everything you need to know about the event:

The Peach Drop is Free, no tickets are needed and it is open to everyone.

Those interested in attending the event can park at the parking garage located between Central and Pryor Streets and Pryor and Peachtree Streets.

The 16 hour event begins at 12 noon with fun family activities and performers on the Budding Peach Stage. Each hour brings a new act and is the perfect, so there’s bound to be something for everyone.

After the family fun portion of the day is done, head to one of the many restaurants located at Underground Atlanta, but make sure to make a reservation as The Peach Drop draws a rather large crowd and many of them are bound to be hungry.

At 6 p.m. the Peach Drop Main Stage will open. Five different performers are set to take the stage and each of them should provide an excellent show.

If you want to head down to Underground Atlanta early, but Family Fun really isn’t your thing, check out Kenny’s Alley. This Underground favorite is the perfect place to watch the Chick-fil-A Bowl and while enjoying all the fun of the many bands, DJ’s and great clubs the Alley has to offer.

If you’re interested in having fun without having to worry about a designated driver, check out of of one of the many downtown Atlanta hotels, conveniently located near Underground Atlanta. For more information about the event, visit www.peachdrop.com.

Known for their excellent proximity to great dining, shopping and Atlanta’s nightlife, the condos at The Astoria at the Aramore is the perfect place for anyone looking to live in Buckhead. For more information about this luxury complex, visit www.theastoriacondos.com or stop by for a tour and see what makes these homes spectacular.

Located in the fashionable neighborhood of Vinings, this lovely three bedroom three and a half bath home is the perfect residence for anyone who loves to entertain. With open-air loggia on all three levels, a spacious and airy floorplan and large kitchen, this home is every hostess’s dream home.

The basement features an oversized living space. With its own bathroom and closets, this room could be a large bedroom, den or home office.

It’s easy to picture the space with a large sectional couch facing the flat screen tv mounted on the back wall. Outdoor furniture on the patio and wall-to-wall carpeting would make this the perfect place to invite friends over to watch a Saturday football game.

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As the only remaining one bedroom condo in The Astoria at the Aramore, this luxury Buckhead condo is the perfect space for any young professional interested in owning his or her own home. This 1,163 square foot condo features the open Merryweather floorplan, making the home feel both spacious and roomy. Off the foyer homeowners will find a small den, perfect for a home office or a reading nook. Its location at the front of the home makes this cozy little hideaway a private and relaxing place to work or play.

As one walks into the home the spectacular views of Atlanta are immediately apparent from the floor to ceiling windows that line the back wall and open onto the private veranda. This outdoor living space is the perfect place for an evening dinner party or relaxing in the sun on a Saturday afternoon in the summer.

The light stone backsplash in the kitchen complements the cream counters perfectly and highlights the beauty of the Read the rest of this entry »