The model homes are open at the Astoria at the Aramore, painting a great picture at the lifestyle these luxury new condos in Buckhead provide. One of the current open models features the Pulitzer home plan, and the exquisite design is a perfect example of a new Atlanta condo at the Astoria. With warm fall colors and a more art deco, contemporary style, the Pulitzer model has been decorated with the intown urbanite in mind. This plan consists of two bedrooms with two and one half bathrooms and has 1,849 square feet of heated living space. A balcony and terrace add 211 square feet of living space. Due to the unique angles of the building, the Pulitzer plan comes to a point in the living/dining area and includes floor-to-ceiling windows that provide breathtaking views of downtown Atlanta. (more…)

For the new residents at the Astoria at the Aramore that may not be familiar with the New Year’s Eve parties in Atlanta, you have quite a few options available to you. Being in Buckhead is prime location for New Year’s Eve in Atlanta as that is the central location for all of the evening’s biggest celebrations.

1. The Peach Drop: the signature celebration in Atlanta on New Year’s Eve. Located at Underground Atlanta, you can watch the peach slowly drop as the seconds get closer and closer to 2009. Once the clock strikes midnight and 2009 officially begins, fireworks and confetti will light up the sky. This year, Julianne Hough will be performing live at the Peach Drop. You may recognize her from Dancing with the Stars, but she has successfully become a rising country music star in the past year.
2. Jezolution: This is Jezebel Magazine’s signature New Year’s Eve party at the Grand Hyatt in Buckhead. (more…)

There are two different ways to help bring in the new year for Vinings residents. The more traditional is the countdown to midnight at the City of Smyrna. Of course once the clock strikes midnight, there will be a beautiful fireworks display that lights up the sky and kicks off 2009 with a bang! It’s completely free to take advantage of the New Year’s Eve fireworks, so be sure to stop by after dinner.

The other New Year’s Eve celebration in Smyrna is hosted by Radio Disney at begins at 10:30 a.m. This is an event that is fun for the whole family with great games, cool contests and amazing prizes. When the clock strikes noon, all in attendance will toast with cider and have the opportunity to participate in a balloon drop! (more…)

2009 is almost upon us, and there is no doubt that New Year’s Resolutions are being crafted as you read this. For those that are writing “downsize” on their resolutions, you should know that Avignon at Vinings offers one-of-a-kind townhomes that will help you reduce the square footage of your home, but will not reduce the level of luxury. The exquisite townhomes are much easier to manage than estate homes, plus offer the added convenience of removing the responsibilities of lawn maintenance. One of the available luxury townhomes is this three-story end unit that offers three bedrooms and three and one-half baths. (more…)

If dramatic dancing, brilliant colors, stimulating backdrops, exciting costumers and original music sounds appealing to you, then the Chinese New Year Spectacular is a can’t-miss opportunity. In fact, it is a must see event regardless. The performance has been receiving rave reviews from both the media and audiences, and it’s time you saw for yourself what all of the excitement is about. You only have this weekend, Friday and Saturday,  to catch one of the three amazing performances at the Cobb Performing Arts Centre. CPAC is only a few minutes away from the luxury Cobb County homes at Avignon at Vinings, making it easy and convenient to attend one of the shows. Presented by the New-York based Divine Performing Arts, the Atlanta show is part of a 20-country world tour. The company’s masterful choreography and graceful routines range from grand classical processions to ethnic and folk dances, with gorgeously costumed dancers moving in stunning synchronized patterns. Its themes are drawn from the pages of history as well as our world today. Go ahead and purchase your tickets for this exceptional performance.

Pizza Fusion is now open at The Astoria at the Aramore, a mixed-use development with retail, office and condominiums. Pizza Fusion, the first LEED-certified restaurant in Georgia, leads a new niche market by combining an eclectic organic menu with a detail-oriented environmental business approach in chic, fast, casual environments. Pizza Fusion serves gourmet pizzas, focaccia sandwiches, salads, desserts, beers, wines and more in their purest form – untainted by artificial additives, such as sweeteners, pesticides, preservatives, antibiotics and hormones. The restaurant, which is the first of five opening in Atlanta, is in The Astoria at the Aramore in Buckhead on Peachtree Road.

Founded in 2006, Pizza Fusion’s motto is ‘Saving the Earth, One Pizza at a Time.’ Pizza Fusion also offers health conscious alternatives for people with selective diets and food allergies, including gluten-free, vegan and lactose free options. (more…)

Located in the heart of Vinings Village, Avignon at Vinings is reminiscent of a romantic, European village on a hillside with a grand Chateau as the focal point. The brick wall lining the entrance serves as a welcoming doorway to the community. Passing through the gate transports residents to a time reminiscent of European charm and elegance. Careful thought and planning has gone into every detail at Avignon at Vinings to provide residents with an unparalleled lifestyle of luxury. From the entrance gate to the unique architecture of every home and everything in between, Avignon at Vinings is truly unique. Many homes are open daily for tours as is the community clubhouse, which is something to be seen with its breathtaking views of the Atlanta skyline and the wine tasting room, so be sure to stop by Avignon for a first-hand view of these luxury new  homes in Vinings.

New residents in the Astoria at the Aramore have embarked a new way of life. Their luxury new home in Buckhead is augmented by the high-class lifestyle of the community and surrounding area. Thus, with a new way of life should come new traditions. Every December, the Atlanta Ballet performs the Nutcracker at the Fabulous Fox Theater. Their rendition of the classic ballet is a little different than most American performances, as the story is set in Russia. The costumes, the music and the dancing are beyond magical and a great way to induce the holiday spirit. Since The Astoria at the Aramore is a short drive from the Fox, making plans to see the Nutcracker every year would be an extremely convenient and enjoyable holiday tradition. So be sure to purchase your tickets for one of the upcoming performances.