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Good Stuff
November 11, 2008
Cheerwine Comes Here
Part of the fun of driving through North Carolina is stopping for Cheerwine, the cherry
flavored soda that was invented by L.D. Peeler in 1917. Five generations later the Peeler family
still owns Cheerwine but it's now available in Georgia in several retails stores such as Kroger and
Publix. Diet Cheerwine is also available.
African-American Skincare
Line
BLACK OPAL, launched in 1994, is quickly becoming an authority in the ethnic market.
Consulting with Dr. Cheryl Burgess, a leading African-American dermatologist, BLACK OPAL created a
problem-solution-based line of products specifically targeting the "skinditions" affecting ethnic
skin, including dryness, hyperpigmentation, acne- and scar-prone skin and dull-appearing
complexion. For more information,
www.blackopalbeauty.com
Beautiful Brows
A new team of experts at the Buckhead location of Natural Body Spa and Shop is taking
glamorous eyes to an unprecedented level with the introduction of the spa's Brow Bar and Lash
Lounge. The Peachtree Battle spa will offer the latest in eyebrow shaping and tinting as well
as lash extensions and tinting.
The inception of the Brow Bar and Lash Lounge coincides with the unveiling of an Xtreme Lash
Extensions, which creates a dramatically noticeable look through the use of individual
semi-permanent enhancements. Customers will have access to a variety of lash extension and
tinting options including highlighting, feathering, eyelash perms and application of accessories
such as rhinestones.
www.naturalbody.com
Woo Comes to Atlanta
Nashville's premiere beauty apothecary, Woo Skincare and Cosmetics, opened a sister location
in the Peachtree Battle Shopping Center. Woo Skincare and Cosmetics offers innovative
skincare products and cosmetics, including numerous hard-to-find brands such as Revive, Rodial,
Korres, Darphin, REN, Ojan, Agua di Parma, and Fekkai. In addition, Woo Skincare and
Cosmetics offers services ranging from special event makeup applications, facials, waxing, peels,
and body treatments.
www.wooskincareandcosmetics.com
Spa Harvests Stem Cells
Youthtopia Med Spa in Alpharetta is a medical spa that now offers adult stem cell banking
and harvesting for future therapeutic use. Extractions of one's stem cells are taken during
three visits over a nine-month period. The samples are transported to a cell processing and storage
facility where the tissues are processed to isolate the stem cells, then the cells are
cryogenically preserved. For more information,
www.youthtopiamedspa.com.
Cookbook Offers
International Recipes
Cooking with Les Dames d'Escoffier features world-famous chefs, founders of farmers'
markets, winemakers, restauranteurs and food media personalities sharing their recipes and cooking
tips. Les Dames d'Escoffier International is the premier organization of women and hospitality
professionals. The cookbook is published by Sasquatch Books
www.sasquatchbooks.com.
Freshëns Goes Green
Making a difference one cup at a time, Atlanta-based Freshëns® revealed the first fully
renewable and compostable paper cold cup in the United States, ecotainer™. The new ecotainer Paper
Cold Cup from International Paper, will replace existing polystyrene foam cups. The ecotainer will
be the cornerstone of Freshëns sustainability initiative, It's In Our Nature™, based on the cup's
fiber and coating sourced from sustainably-grown, renewable resources.
Freshëns is the first national retail brand to introduce the ecotainer Paper Cold Cup
throughout its system. This launch represents the first large-scale cold cup introduction with a
material of this type in the marketplace. Combined, individual consumers in the United States alone
use about 40 billion paper and 25 billion plastic and foam cups every year.
Crocs for
Winter
Don't worry, it may be winter but you can still wear Crocs. Try the Nanook,
ballet-inspired flat with a fuzzy removable lining. They're available for $49.99 and available at
select retail locations.
www.crocs.com.
Thousand Dollar Martini for
Charity
In support of the national charity Share Our Strength®, a nonprofit leader in the fight to
end childhood hunger in America, The Capital Grille is mixing a martini unlike any other. For
starters, the martini costs $1,000 with 100 percent of the profits going to Share Our Strength®.
Yep. That's right. The $1,000 Luxury martini is adorned with a white topaz and diamond caviar™ rope
bracelet that is designed by Steven Lagos. The drink will be available exclusively at The Capital
Grille from Nov. 24 through Jan. 3, 009. The Capital Grille is located at 255 East Paces Ferry
Road, Atlanta.
White Tiger
Aids Wildlife
Chantecaille presents its White Tiger compact, with part of the proceeds going to TRAFFIC,
the wildlife trade monitoring network, works to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not
a threat to the conservation of nature. Available at Neiman-Marcus or at
www.chantecaille.com.
