Decatur GA - Living Intown Atlanta -Decorate Decatur Community

Grab your outdoor lights,  garland, luminaries and other holiday decor and get ready for the “Decorate Decatur” Contest!

On Sunday, December 14th, judges will drive through Decatur and pick their 10 favorite homes, as well as one favorite business and one favorite neighborhood.  There will also be one “overall” winner that will receive the Commissioners Cup from the Decatur City Commission.

If you are planning to join in on the fun, all you have to do is pull the decorations out, flip on the lights and call 404-371-9583 to give your address and alert the Decatur judges that you will be participating in the contest.

To view the previous winners, visit the Decorate Decatur web page.  The Oakhurst Business District (aka the Oakhurst Village) was one of the Business Winners last year, along with Wordsmiths and Chik-Fil-A on Trinity Avenue.  My bet is on the Oakhurst Business District for 2008 as well!

If you are thinking of buying or selling a home in Decatur or Oakhurst GA, please contact your Decatur real estate expert, Kerry Lucasse, at (404) 432-1844.   

Specializing in Atlanta’s Intown Neighborhoods, including Decatur, Kirkwood, Oakhurst, Grant Park, Ormewood Park and Virginia Highlands.

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KERRY LUCASSE    ::    Real Estate Consultant    ::    Keller Williams Realty

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‘Tis the season for Holiday Tour of Homes in our Atlanta neighborhoods! 

There is quite a line up this year and several neighborhoods in Atlanta & Decatur are highlighting their most beautiful homes and celebrating the holiday season.

I’ve been able to participate in the Decatur and Virginia Highland home tours over the years, and it really is a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season.  You could spend every weekend in December visiting holiday homes in Decatur, Oakhurst, Virginia Highlands, Avondale Estates and Grant Park.

To follow are the details for each neighborhood:

 This is the 26th year of the Decatur Candlelight Holiday Tour of Homes and this year there will be a special focus on “Living Green” — most of the homes have been built or renovated in an eco-friendly manner.

DATE:  December 5 & 6

TIME:  5:30 to 9:30 pm (both days)

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.  Proceeds will benefit the Decatur Preservation Alliance and the Decatur Youth Fund.

FOR TICKETS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CLICK HERE

Presented by the Virginia-Highland Civic Association, the VaHi Tour of Homes will now include local artwork and food tasting from local restaurants, from Vine, La Tavola, Atkin’s Park, Noni’s and more. 

DATES:    December 6 & 7

TIME:      10:00 to 5:00 on Sat & 12:00 to 5:00 on Sun

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the event.  Proceeds will go towards a new neighborhood park (on the corner of North Highland and St. Charles Ave).

GET MORE INFORMATION & PURCHASE TICKETS 

The GRANT PARK CANDLELIGHT TOUR OF HOMES includes a full range of holiday activities, with an artist’s market, childrens workshop, caroling and even hayrides!  The Tour of Homes will feature some of Grant Park’s historic Victorian and Craftsman-bungalow homes and is sure to give you lots of ideas for decorating your own home for the holidays.

DATE:    December 13 & 14

TIME:     6:00 to 10:00 pm

PLEASE NOTE:   “Let it Snow” Childrens Workshop will be from 4 - 6 pm on SAT ONLY.  The Grant Park Holiday Artists Market will run from 5 - 9 pm on Saturday and Sunday.

If you would like to do the Grant Park Candlelight Tour of Homes, the ticket prices are $12 in advance and $15 on the day of the event.  Proceeds will benefit the Grant Park Coop Preschool, Parent Network and the St. Paul United Methodist Church.  All of the other Grant Park Holiday Events are free. 

GET ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE GRANT PARK HOME TOUR & PURCHASE TICKETS 

The 16th Annual Avondale Estates Tour of Homes and Holiday Market is just down the road from Downtown Decatur and is going to be another wonderful event.  Eight homes will be featured and range in style from Classic Bungalows, cottages and new construction homes — all of the homes have been restored in keeping with the period.  In addition to the holiday homes, the Waffle House museum will also be open during the tour.  Be sure to stop by the Avondale Estates Holiday Market, as you’ll be sure to find a few special and unique gifts for friends and family.

DATE:    December 14, 2008 

Tickets for the Tour of Homes are just $12 in advance and can be purchased at several local shops around Avondale and Downtown Decatur.  You may also purchase tickets for $15 on the day of the event. 

GET ADDITIONAL HOME TOUR INFORMATION

 If you fall in love with one of these charming Atlanta Intown neighborhoods and want to view all of the homes for sale by neighborhood, please visit:

Oakhurst Decatur Homes for Sale

Virginia Highland Homes for Sale

Avondale Estates Homes for Sale

Grant Park Atlanta Homes for Sale

VIEW ALL ATLANTA NEIGHBORHOODS

Have a SAFE & HAPPY Holiday Season!

Kerry Lucasse

Real Estate Consultant, Keller Williams Realty

ATLhomesearch.com

(404) 432-1844

I will be out of town for one of my favorite Intown Atlanta Fall Festivals, but I didn’t want you to miss out on all the fun…

The “Chomp & Stomp” in Cabbagetown brings in quite a crowd each year and is truly a unique experience. 

This will be Cabbagetown’s 5th Annual Chili Cook-off & Bluegrass Festival and there is definitely a little something for everyone:

• 5K Run (AM)
• Live Bluegrass Music all day
• Artists Market
• And of course, lots and lots of CHILI!

The festival will be in the Cabbagetown Park on November 8th from 10 am to 8pm.

*** Proceeds go toward maintenance of the Cabbagetown Park and community center.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT:  http://www.chompandstomp.com/

THINKING OF MOVING TO THIS UNIQUE INTOWN ATLANTA NEIGHBORHOOD?

>>> View ALL of the homes for sale in CABBAGETOWN

 For more information about Cabbagetown or any other intown Atlanta neighborhood, please call anytime.

All the best,

Kerry Lucasse

Intown Atlanta Real Estate Consultant  :   Keller Williams Realty    :    404.432.1844

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Announcing the FIRST annual HallowPalooza in the Kirkwood Village!

Created by the Kirkwood Business Owners’ Association, “HallowPalooza” has a little something for EVERYONE — kids, moms, dads, and even dogs & cats!

WHEN:  Friday, October 31st (of course!) from 5 - 8 pm

WHERE:  Downtown Kirkwood

DETAILS:  Local Businesses in the Downtown Kirkwood district are offering games, contests and treats for all the goblins and ghouls.

For the truly artistic, Gitche Ya Ya is having a pumpkin decorating contest from 3 - 6 pm.  Other businesses (Le Petite Marche, Augusta Designs, Mission Motif and PB&J) will be offering sales and specials and candy and games for the kids.

Have a great costume?  At 6 pm, kids can show off their outfits at the Urban Pie costume contest.  At 7 pm, your furry “children” can join in on their own costume contest at the Kirkwood Feed & Seed.  For the adults, stop by Ace’s Bar & Grill at 8 pm.   All costume contests are free to enter and prizes will be awarded.

For more information please visit kirkwoodbiz.com

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE KIRKWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD, please call anytime. 

To search for ALL available homes in Kirkwood, please visit:  http://www.inKIRKWOOD.com

Have a safe & happy Halloween!

Kerry Lucasse

Kirkwood Real Estate Consultant — Keller Williams Realty

inKIRKWOOD.com

404.432.1844

KerryLucasse@kw.com

Kirkwood Atlanta Real Estate - Intown Events

Forget the term “up and coming neighborhood” … Kirkwood has officially “arrived”!

The 2nd Annual Kirkwood Wine Stroll is scheduled for this Saturday, June 21st from 4 - 7 pm.  Enjoy an evening of fine wines while visiting 12 participating shops, restaurants and cafes that are unique to the Kirkwood community. Tickets are just $25 and are available at several shops in Kirkwood, including Gitche Yah Yah, The Mission Motif, Takai Atlanta Hair Salon of Kirkwood Feed & Seed.

>>> BUY TICKETS ONLINE (USING PAYPAL)

>>> GET DIRECTIONS TO KIRKWOOD VILLAGE

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If you fall in love with Kirkwood after the event and would like to view the homes that are available for sale, go to http://www.inKIRKWOOD.com and you will be able to view all the Kirkwood homes for sale, Just Listed homes, as well as a complete list of Kirkwood home FORECLOSURES!

Need a Kirkwood Real Estate Expert?  Call me at 404.432.1844.  I live, work and play in Kirkwood and would love to help you find your dream home.

…for Breakfast!

Saturday, Dec. 15 • 8-10 a.m.
Holiday Inn Decatur Conference Center
130 Clairemont Ave.

Join Santa for breakfast after he arrives on a Decatur fire truck. Price includes a commemorative photo with Santa. Adults $10, Children $5.  Sponsored by the Decatur Business Association.

For more information or to purchase tickets online, click here. 

For more Decatur / Oakhurst holiday events, visit the Decatur, GA website.

 Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 8 & 9
Enjoy touring the homes, caroling each night, holiday shopping at the artist market and fun with the kids in this year’s Winter Wonderland workshop. Proceeds from the event benefit the Parent Network, the Grant Park Cooperative Preschool and St Paul’s United Methodist Church.

Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the event. 

Location: St Paul’s at 501 Grant St. Buy Tickets

It’s easy this year, as there are many intown neighborhood events:

Scarecrows in the Garden - October 2 through 31st - Atlanta Botanical Garden - The Scarecrows in the Garden comprises more than 50 figures created by local organizations, businesses and individuals go on display throughout the woodlands and the Children’s Garden.  

Eav-o-ween  - Oct 31, 6 – 8 pm - EastAtlantaVillage – Contests, face painting, ghost stories, hay rides, horror movies and a party.  Adults can continue the celebration afterwards at the Graveyard Tavern.

HULAween at Trader Vics – Oct 31  255 Courtland St NE.  Costume Party. Prizes.

Zoo Atlanta- Boo at the Zoo - Saturdays - October 12 - 27th during the witching hours from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.- Grab the kids and head over to Zoo Atlanta as the gates of Zoo Boo Town swing open!    Promised to be a fun time for everyone with an enchanted carousel and an enchanted train ride.  Candy treats for the kids and much more!!  www.zooatlanta.com

Trick or Treat Celebration for Our House - Saturday, Oct. 27, 7-11 p.m.  Our House, Inc., invites the community to a Trick or Treat Celebration at the Trolley Barn, 963 Edgewood Ave.Put on your best costume and enter to win the costume contest. Bid on quality items in the live and silent auctions. Dance the night away while supporting a worthy cause.  All proceeds will support Our House.