Apr 16, 2012
Posted on Apr 16, 2012 | 15 comments
The bad news first – Gecko Gardens is leaving us. So tragic, such a cool space and such sweet people! But let’s send them out in style and with lots of T-ville love. They’re hosting a going-out-of-business sale next Thursday the 26th – Saturday the 28th.
And now for the good news! Two tickets to the next biggest Tville event of the year – Due South!
You. Could. Win.
How?
1. Comment on this blog post {below}
2. SHARE my FB post of this event {I’ll give all the shares an extra entry!}
A winner will be picked on Wednesday at 4PM. Alright – ready set share + hope to see you there!
Apr 11, 2012
Posted on Apr 11, 2012 | 0 comments
The hottest ticket in town today is…. free! At 2PM today you can join me on the lawn at Thomas University for their modern rendition of the Odyssey – a humorous look at ancient times. I’ve been to one of these TU plays on the lawn a few years ago – Shakespeare – and it’s just the sort of thing you find in bigger cities. Fun, free and not your average afternoon. For more info, contact Lisa Mitchell at lmitchell@thomasu.edu or (229) 226-1621 Ext. 1101.
Other hot tickets coming up? This Saturday nite is the grand finale of the TCA Indie Film Series. This movie is less documentary-style than most of the others and more story-like {watch the trailer here}. It’s about the North GA man who was supposed to be cremating bodies, but wasn’t. Very Southern Gothic, and, well, that’s right up my alley. Getcher tickets here and 1/2 of the proceeds will go to Thomasville Landmarks! A double whammy. And come early for the latest exhibit opening featuring abstract art and a series of works inspired by the Civil Rights Movement in Albany.
And the hottest of the hot… right here, friends… is Due South! It’s right around the corner, only $20 for general admission and you’ll get an evening of great music from Tally’s New 76ers and Charleston’s Blue Dogs. Or bump up to a sponsor level and experience all that the local food scene has to offer – including the freshest local ingredients and local food artisans. Grab those tickets right here.
Here’s to hoping your Hump Day is less of a hump and more of a water slide to the weekend!
Apr 10, 2012
Posted on Apr 10, 2012 | 0 comments
Happy Tuesday to you! Hope your Monday wasn’t too harsh, just after Spring Break and all. We’ve got some good news over here… we’ve got a new partner on the blog that I’m pretty excited about!
Earthlover is one of the newest boutiques in Downtown Thomasville and they’ve been making waves. Their focus is Fair Trade goods – but it’s not just saris and flip flops, y’all. Hand woven baskets, tabletop items, handbags – there are lots of Fair Trade items. The owner, Tammy, is passionate about giving back and that’s why she decided to go into Fair Trade items. Earthlover is the only Fair Trade certified store in South GA, and one of only 3 in the whole state.
Batik Weekender Bag
What’s Fair Trade? Here are the principles:
- Guarantee producers a living wage for their work
- Build long term relationships between producers and buyers
- Engage in environmentally sustainable practices
- Empower women and provides equal employment opportunities for all, especially the most disadvantaged
- Provide healthy and safe working conditions
- Ensure transparency and accountability
Hand Carved Sustainable Acacia Wood Salad Set
Tammy started with a dream of owning a meaningful business, then started a website and eventually knew she had to have a brick + mortar shop. I’m so glad she chose Thomasville! Of course, if you’re not actually in Thomasville, or you just want to see some FT goodies rightthisminute – you can cruise the Earthlover Website. But if you are in town, be sure to stop by and say hi to Tammy or Monica, or any of the nice gals working there. And just try to get out of there without one of those baskets – love them! Pretty sure I can find something to do with one… right? Clothes hamper? Firewood storage?? {Because it’s oh-so-cold here?}
Thanks so much to Tammy + Earthlover for partnering with the Townie + bringing this Thomasville Life to you!
Hand Woven African Market Baskets
Apr 4, 2012
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For your not-so-young menfolk, there is some awesomeness to be had out there…
I know, kinda big for an Easter basket - but so cool! From the Bookshelf.
Doo-dads for the BIKE! Spoke charms, stickers - make somebody's month. From Firefly.
Puppet tattoos.... better than permanent marker, for sure. From Firefly.
And if you know some Bunnies who like to garden, here are some gems just for them:
Herbal Tea Garden, from the Bookshelf.
Seed Sprinkles, from the Bookshelf.
A goooorgeous book + a darling little bonsai tree with a tiny pair of shears. Also from the Bookshelf.
The macarons at Firefly are almost sold out and I’m about worn out from making them! But they are oh. so. tasty. A fellow Townie asked me about baskets and there are always lots of cool fair-trade baskets at Earthlover, not to mention Relics on Madison and Horton-Mitchell over on Smith Ave.
Hoping you have a hippity hoppity happy Easter + sending you lots of love from my little yellow cottage.
Mar 30, 2012
Posted on Mar 30, 2012 | 0 comments
First, you need a basket. This one is actually a bike basket – very clever Bunnies will love that.
Bike baskets from Firefly.
You could also use one of these totes, perfect for Bunnies who like to picnic.
Lined totes from Loli's.
Some little Bunnies like eggs and bunnies and chicks:
Fillable paper mache eggs from Firefly.
Bunnies + books from the Bookshelf.
Jellycats from Firefly.
Girlie Bunnies might like paper dolls, recipe books, or home repair tools…
Lilly P. paper dolls from Loli's.
Sewing + cake pop books from the Bookshelf.
J. Adler tool kits from Loli's.
Up next we’ll have some ideas for your more manly Bunnies… maybe you’d call them hares? That sounds more manly, anyway.
