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No.8
WHISPERS YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST!
• SCAD Atlanta is nearing a partnership with a local organization... • I hear there is a new renter for the Izzo’s building… • Wood World and The Shoe Box buildings are for sale… • Lots of musical entertainment Victorian Christmas…
Holiday Gift Guide
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Cuz when you do, that makes merry for more than just your family! It puts your hard earned dollars back into our community, and helps support the businesses that have taken the risk of investing their lives into our lovely town. Our society tends to promote the Bigger is Better mentality, but I like Small and Meaningful living better, myself. Plus - shopping local is often very easy… while doing my research for the Gift Guide issue, nearly every store I entered asked if they could help me, and then jumped at the chance to suggest gift options. Our business owners all know how hard you work for your money, and they are happy to suggest gifts for every budget - I promise! You can’t beat the personal service you’ll get at a local business - and you can’t beat keeping your bucks local.
• Delarber Downtown is open for events - next to Bacchus… • Vintage wrapping paper at ForeveRetro down in the Points…
DO YOU HAVE A WHISPER ? PSSSST........
GIFT GUIDE
Hand-Picked and Straight From The Bricks impress your friends and make some in the process
PART ONE...THAT SIDE OF THE FAMILY
Country Cousin
{ Pines and Plantations cookbook from Kevin’s { Antler boFle opener from Firefly { Lowcountry Produce Gumbo from Relish { Dillon’s divinity from Horne Candy Co. { Chocolate covered pecans from W.G. Hamil, behind Tville Toyota { A piece of sporting art from A Different Drummer
Christmas Crazy Mother-in-law
{ Two-fer Christmas canvas painting at TCA, Dec. 20th { Needlepoint Christmas Coasters from the GiE Shop { 2012 Radko Christmas ornament from Cargo Unlimited { Smell-of-the-season Santa Candle from Firefly { Hand painted plaFers and ornaments at Loli’s { Faux snow from Brooke and Nicole Home
A Puppy
I asked my vet, Dr. Mason at Thomasville Veterinary Hospital, for a word about getting pets for Christmas. Pets are great Christmas gifts as long as... 1. The recipient knows, wants and can afford the responsibility. Food is only one piece of the pie - yearly check ups, flea and heartworm medication, spaying or neutering - the initial cost of the pet is small compared to the cost over its lifetime. 2. An adequate health screening should performed so that unknown expenses and/or heartache are not gifted. Pets, especially dogs, are such a part of this Thomasville life.
Let’s be good stewards of these faithful companions!
it’s beginning to look a lot like christmas...
in downtown thomasville! The lights are up (aren’t they pretty!?) and the shops are decked. First Friday some shops have extended holiday hours, but the real festivities are Victorian Christmas on December 13th and 14th. Downtown Dollars, good at over 50 shops and restaurants in Downtown Thomasville, are a one-size-fits-all gift that supports our local merchants. Come by the Main Street office or the Visitor’s Center and start checking off your gift list with Downtown Dollars! For more information call 229-227-7020 or visit: downtownthomasville.com
FROM THE BOOKSHELF & GALLERY
Swanky Sis-in-law
{ Uber-fab statement necklace from Mimi’s { Sassy free-trade scarf from Earthlover { A Tocca candle from Lavish { Cozy fingerless gloves from Ally B { Trendy tunics from Mode ...GIFT GUIDE CONTINUES ON PAGE 2
FOR CHRISTMAS?
A breeze is blowing and you can smell the pine air that brought many northerners here at the turn of the 20th century. Longleaf, Far as the Eye Can See, is a tribute to the pine. Longleaf love gets more local with The Legacy of a Red Hills Hunting Plantation: Tall Timbers Research Station and Land Conservancy. Finally, in The Seed Underground: A Growing Revolution to Save Food, Janisse Ray weaves stories of gardeners who are conserving rare seeds with the science that will compel you to try it. So for the love of the land, come save the seeds, save the trees, and buy the books. COME AND SIT A SPELL AT 126 SOUTH BROAD STREET.
WE SUPPORT OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES!
THOMASVILLE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
ROLFING® Structural Integration offers a combination of hands-on bodywork
Holiday Pecans & Gifts
and movement education. Rolfers slowly work through deep layers of tissue to change structural patterns in the body and may bring relief from chronic pain, stress, and injury.
229-228-9169 289 Commercial Drive • Thomasville (off US 19, behind Thomasville Toyota)
www.WGHamil.com
Results can be dramatic.
Pamela von Dressler, M.Ed Certified Rolfer and Rolf Movement Practitioner 125 N. Broad Street, Suite 215 • 910-551-5147 www.DeepRootsBodyWork.com
RELISH & DASH
SANTA’S COOKIES + RUDOLPH’S RUNNING GEAR!
a little something for everyone on your list! come see us on broad street!
Chubb Associates, Ltd.
Choose a Realtor, Get a Team
SINCE 1981
304 Gordon Avenue
www.chubbrealty.com BOB WHITE!
Fall Art in the Afternoon Semester Performance
“A Magical Mary Poppins Revue” Student Art Exhibition and Reception
wednesday, december 12 5:30 pm OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
WE HAVE THE PERFECT GIFTS! VISIT US AT
For All Seasons of Gift Giving
www.fireflyhome.com
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No.8
Holiday Gift Guide
impress your friends and make some in the process
PART TWO...MUMMY AND DADDY
PART FOUR...MORE FUN FAMILY FINDS
Darling Dad
Sugar and Spice Niece
{ Tickets to TEF’s Big Bad Voodoo Daddy { A suite of Jack Black items from Lavish on Jackson Street —especially the Hand Healer { A night for him and Mom at Bacchus Wine Bar { A gorgeous set of Languiole knives from Kevin’s { A wood wick candle from the GiE Shop. Sounds just like a crackling fire!
{ Darling foxy sweater from Brooke + Nicole { A bag of goodies from the Candy Wall at Relish { Cutie-patootie coFon jambes from Hick’s { Two Girls Toffee from Brooke + Nicole Home { A charming charm bracelet from Jerger Jewelers
Naughty But Nice Nephew
Marvelous Mom
{ Classic coFon nightshirt from At Home (an heirloom favorite!) { A year of pest protection from Astro Pest Control { Elegant white serving pieces from Kres Jewelers { A grab bag of Southern lit, hand picked from the Bookshelf { Gorgeous real leather purse from Kathy’s Shoes
IN THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT YET?
{ A nice, sweet, harmless rubberband gun from Kevin’s { Needlepoint belt from Hick’s { Tickets to TOSAC's the Wizard of Oz { A pirate portrait from Loli’s { Embroidered corduroy john-john from Mary Madison’s
Junkster Granny
{ A one-of-a-kind repurposed lovely from Relics { PaFerned tool kit from Loli’s, for fixing her finds { Tickets to TCA’s Swingin’ at the Savoy { Botanica de Havana hand creme from At Home
“SILVER BELLS...”
PART TWO...SISSY AND BUBBA
Hippie Sister
{ Kavu bags and wallets from Kathy’s Shoes { For a laugh - the book How to Raise a Lady from The GiE Shop { Every hippie needs a hammock —grab one at Dash { Handmade, free-trade natural felt birdhouse from Earthlover { A set of yoga classes at MeFa Day Spa
Foodie Brother
PART FIVE...FRIENDS FOR-EVA
Frenchie Friend
{ Vintage French language record from Apollo Records { Books, en Francais, from New Voyager Trading on Jackson { The latest Laduree recipe book from Firefly (macarons!!) { A nice French wine from Sweet Grass { A set of cocoFes from Relish
The Prepster
{ Tagine cooker + book from Relish { Meat-riffic cookbooks from The Bookshelf { Tickets to the monthly tasting class at Liam’s { Crazy salt from Firefly (ask Nan which one will suit!) { Quince cake + a selection of cheeses from Sweet Grass { Bradley’s smoked sausage from Kevin’s
{ Everything Lilly from Loli’s! { Navy flats with kelly piping from Mode { PaFerned fabric photo albums from At Home { Lots of preppy finds {some new!} at Kaleidoscope in the Points { Snappy paper placemats from Kevin’s { Greek Key cocktail napkins from Trolly’s
PART THREE...GOTTA HAVE IT ALL
The Hipster
The Ultimate Townie
{ A Streets of Thomasville tumbler from At Home { Old Timey Thomasville map from Firefly { Scenes of Thomasville post cards from the Bookshelf { A Grassroots mug { A Sweet Grass Dairy wine tote { The book Hunt Country Style from Kevin’s (a coffee table must!) { Historical Thomasville booklets from the GiE Shop { A bike horn -ahhooogaahhh- from Dash { The Georgia necklace from Ally B - with a heart of the Ville
{ Portable record player from Apollo Records in the Points { A vintage sign from Relics { Original art or craE from Wiregrass Gallery { Handblown glass vases from ForeveRetro in the Points { Grassroots card! { A rolfing session from Pamela von Dressler
STILL NOT SURE?
BUY DOWNTOWN DOLLARS AT THE VISITOR’S CENTER!
AND DON’T FORGET...Hibernating Honeybunch SoE knit throw from the GiE Shop • Tea Honey from Relish BBC and PBS DVDs from the Bookshelf Vintage candies from Horne Candy Company
SWEET GRASS DAIRY
YOU DESERVE A NIGHT OUT FOR THE HOLIDAYS! Fine wine, handcrafted cheeses, charcuterie, small plates, desserts OPEN UNTIL 9 PM THURSDAY— SATURDAY
DANCE
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december 8
december 9
december 13-16
december 15
thru december 31
Plantation Family Christmas at Pebble Hill Music, hayride, crafts and storytelling $20 per carload, 4-9 PM
Sundays at Four concert Sponsored by TU Thomasville Singers @ Trinity Anglican Free & open to the public
Santa in Barwick 2:30 PM - 5 PM 229-735-2111 or barwickads@windstream.net
december 13-14
Christmas in Lights Drive Through Opens Flowers Corporate Headquarters Free and open to the public!
december 8-9
The Lapham-Patterson House Tablescapes Exhibit of elegant table designs in a Victorian setting. Exhibit, tours and refreshments. $10 admission. 229-226-7664 or history@rose.net
Christmas in Boston Santa’s parade, city tree lighting. Caroling, Santa, and a live nativity. 6:30 PM, 229-498-6743 or www.bostonga.com
Victorian Christmas Horse drawn carriages, strolling carolers, food and holiday delicacies, St. Nicholas 866-577-3600 or visit@thomasville.org
december 15 Thomasville Junior Service League's Red Nose Run 5k and half marathon www.jslthomasville.com
december 20 Whet Your Palette Paint a Christmas canvas $25 for 2 people www.thomasvillearts.org
AND....
SANTA HAS BEEN SPOTTED THERE CHATTING WITH VISITORS! HO HO HO!!!
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