Better of December – Atlanta Properties and Life

Dashing by December—infuse the vacation season with spirited occasions throughout town

By way of December 15 | Tour the earlier house of well-known golfer and Atlanta resident Bobby Jones on the Atlanta Properties & Life HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS DESIGNER SHOWHOUSE, benefiting the Atlanta Historical past Heart. This yr’s showhouse celebrates the previous and current with a devoted redesign of the Buckhead residence the place the Augusta Nationwide Golf Membership was conceived. atlantaholidayhome.com

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By way of January 31 | Have fun the vacations with the second-annual Winter Chalet Expertise at INTERCONTINENTAL BUCKHEAD ATLANTA. With a lineup of winter choices, company will really feel transported to a comfortable chalet amongst snowy mountains—full with dwell music, pleasant bites, and festive refreshments from The Americano, the Italian-inspired steakhouse led by chef Scott Conant. intercontinentalatlanta.com

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December 5—29 | Your subsequent nice masterpiece awaits! Head to PONCE CITY MARKET for Love Asheville from Afar—a pop-up artwork gallery that includes works from Asheville artists with studios within the metropolis’s River Arts District, an space devastated by Hurricane Helene. Made potential by River Arts District Artists (RADA) Basis, The Radical Lodge, Discover Asheville and Jamestown, proceeds profit artists affected by the hurricane. poncecitymarket.com

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December 5—February 13 | Spend the vacations at CHATEAU ELAN with a comfortable lineup of vacation actions for all. The Annual Tree Lighting kicks off the season on December 5, full with a champagne toast, sizzling coco bar, and Nutcracker efficiency. On choose days, attend Classic Christmas Afternoon Tea on the Versallies Restaurant. Choices embrace festive sandwiches, heat scones, pastries, and lots of candy treats. Don’t overlook to brush up in your skating expertise this winter at The Rink at Chateau Elan—open till February 13. chateauelan.com

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December 5—8 | Introduced by The Ladies’s Board, convey type to life on the 2024 FIRST COAST DESIGN SHOW. Attendees can join with trade specialists, uncover inspiring items, and extra. That includes lectures from famend designers Mark Sikes, Amanda Lindroth, and Ellen Kavanaugh, the four-day occasion consists of immersive experiences and a kids’s trend present. firstcoastdesignshow.com

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December 12 | Increase a glass to the profitable first yr of the Asian American Pacific Islander Design Alliance (AAPIDA) Southern Chapter on the AAPIDA HOLIDAY PARTY. Hosted by Designer Carpets, meet and mingle with fellow inside designers, architects, and different creatives. Whereas reflecting on the yr’s accomplishments, get pleasure from gentle refreshments and engaging bites. Open to commerce solely. adacatlanta.com/occasions/aapida-holiday-party/

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December 15 | Escape the bustle of town for a night and discover the beautiful city of Senoia on the SENOIA CANDLELIGHT TOUR OF HOMES. The annual self-guided tour places the city’s allure and historic properties—all decked out for the vacation season—on full show. Attendees can wander by an enthralling number of residences, and lightweight refreshments can be offered. enjoysenoia.com

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December 14 | Get within the spirit with seasonal sips at Habitable Bickhead’s HOT CHOCOLATE CRAWL together with stops on the Nobu Lodge and Phipps Plaza. With dwell music, the crawl kicks off at Lenox Sq. the place guests can get a complementary picture taken with the Grinch earlier than the recent coco commences. That includes stops all through the Buckhead Village district at designated areas, this festive stroll is a can’t-miss. livablebuckhead.com

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December 21 | It’s Christmastime at THE KROG DISTRICT! Cozy up by out of doors firepits with s’mores stations, dwell music, and a vacation film for a day of festive enjoyable. From 3 p.m. to six p.m., catch the dwell Christmas jazz band to get you within the vacation spirit. Whilst you’re there, seize dinner at one in every of Krog’s many scrumptious distributors or do some final minute Christmas procuring. thekrogdistrict.com

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December 24 & 25 | Ditch the effort of vacation cooking and dine on the WALDORF ASTORIA ATLANTA on Christmas Eve and Christmas day. Crafted by chef Bermyson and his culinary group, company can bask in a five-course dinner tasting menu, starting with Truffle Potato Pavé and Sturgeon Caviar. With the principle course of Wagyu A5 Ribeye and Smoked Swordfish, the irresistible night is topped off with pleasant desserts just like the Chestnut and Chocolate Bûche de Noël. A 3-course menu may also be accessible on Christmas Day. hilton.com

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All through December | Don’t miss this yr’s pop-up vacation bars all through Atlanta. Gear up! It’s time to hit the slopes with RANGER STATION’s Après Ski Vacation Pop-Up Bar, replete with retro ski decor and loads of cozy corners to snuggle up in. The menu is dotted with festive bites and vacation sips just like the housemade eggnog, and channel your inner-child with nostalgic cocktail concoctions just like the Chocolate Banana Yoo-hoo Rum Runner. For many who could be feeling a bit naughty, order a shotski—served on an precise ski—with pals. rangerstationatl.com

As Santa all the time says, seeing isn’t believing—believing is seeing. So, get within the vacation spirit whereas sipping on vacation spirits at THE BLIND ELF Pop-Up Bar. Situated in Buckhead, The Blind Pig transforms all year long for varied holidays, however The Blind Elf would possibly simply take the cake. With over-the-top festive decor, the magic of the season is captured within the winter wonderland environment. theblindpigparlourbar.com

It’s a miracle on Monroe! Situated at Tapa Tapa, rejoice probably the most fantastic time of the yr at MIRACLE, a Christmas-themed pop-up bar with areas throughout the U.S. and past. With kitschy references and decor, you possibly can’t escape the nice and cozy wave of vacation nostalgia. For the 2024 vacation season, Miracle is partnering with Seva Basis. miraclepopup.com