DailyCandy Atlanta

Heart Parts Eating Utensils

2012-02-13T09:00:00Z

Sweet Tools Meant for Sharing

Dear Cupid,

My only complaint about my beau is that he hogs the grub when we go splitsville. How can I make sure I get my fair share of mac ’n’ cheese?

Yours,
Starving in SF

’Sup Starving,

The answer is simple: Become a heartbreaker with Heart Parts eating utensils.

The florescent, palm-size tools are meant to be cracked in half, then used to stab, scoop, or even cut your nosh of choice. Product designer Fatima Fazal created them to bring the love back to sharing a meal.

Heart Parts come in boxes of ten, so they’re great for parties. Because they’re dishwasher safe, made with 66 percent less plastic than similar wares, and are completely biodegradable, you can enjoy your supper without guilt.

Even if you’re fed up with him, at least you’ll be properly fed.

Xo,
The Guy with the Arrow

Available online at iheart-this.com, $10.

Photo: Courtesy of Heart Parts

Spring 2012 Hair Trends

2012-02-13T07:00:00Z

Spring 2012 Beauty Trends

2012-02-13T07:00:00Z

(Not So) Bitter, Party of One

2012-02-10T08:00:00Z

Spring 2012 Trends: Stripes

2012-02-10T07:00:00Z

The Weekend Guide

2012-02-09T09:00:00Z

Online Finds, Fashions, and Fodder

V-Day isn’t just for lovers.

EAT
Cakeslider Creations
What: Redefined push-up pops ($22 for a basket of four) layered with cake and frosting. Treat yourself to inspired flavors (French toast, latte, Double Fudge Diamond) that arrive in festive packaging and allow you to (finally) eat cake hands free.
Why: They’re utterly moist. Yeah, we said it.
Where: Online at cakeslidercreations.com.

WEAR
Milly for Sperry
What: All aboard. The NY-based designer brings her colorful, playful prints to the famous Top-Sider brand ($90-$225).
Why: Vibrant patent leather yellow flats or navy wedges, as well as rose-print, laceless canvas sneakers.
Where: Online at sperrytopsider.com.

COLLECT
The Good Machinery Animal Figurines
What: We’re wild about the collectibles ($59-$69) painted by an Italian artist. Gift them to others or stash them in nooks and crannies for a splash of color.
Why: A howling silver wolf, hippo with fuchsia polka dots, and lion in magenta and gold are just part of the herd.
Where: Online at etsy.com.

SUPPORT
Spanx Lace Bra-llelujah
What: The best boulder holder ($68) in the world just got sexy. It smooths your back and lifts the ladies the same as before, but now with lace cups (in nude or black).
Why: The bra may have had a little work done; you’ll just look like you did.
Where: Online at spanx.com.

SWEAT
Electric Yoga Sportswear
What: French-born tanks, stretch pants, and zip-ups ($24-$198) from Bisou Bisou designer-turned-master yogi Michele Bohbot.
Why: Neon colors activate specified chakras. Light-as-air bubble coats pack down into mini carrying cases and use your own body heat to keep you toasty.
Where: Online at electric-yoga.com.

Photo: Courtesy of Cakeslider Creations

The Weekend Guide

2012-02-09T08:15:00Z

Atlanta Events and Diversions

Let’s bounce.

SPRING
Sky Zone Trampoline Park’s SkyRobics
What: Jump up and get down with a fitness class ($9 for one, $40 for a monthly membership) that combines calisthenics, core exercises, and strength building for an intense, low-impact workout — on a trampoline.
Why: Burn up to 1,000 calories an hour.
When: Mon., Wed. & Fri., 10 a.m.; Tues. & Thurs., 5:30 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.
Where: 560 Old Peachtree Rd., Suwanee (678-745-9900).

NIBBLE
Cupz & Cake
What: The homey neighborhood joint is half coffee shop, half dessert market with live music on weekends, local artwork, Bitter Baking Company cookies, and a soft-serve machine (on the way).
Why: Celebrate the grand opening this month with giveaways and Facebook coupons.
When: Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 1171 Lavista Rd., Druid Hills (404-941-7200). More info online at facebook.com.

SHOP
Valentine’s Day Arts & Crafts Market
What: You don’t need a valentine to shop local goods like Chocolate F/X’s edgy treats, Native Bear stamps, Off the Hook Hats, Beeta Designs crocheted cowls, and more.
Why: Proceeds benefit the East Atlanta Community Association’s admirable efforts, including Recycle EAV, the East Atlanta Beautification Team, and Neighbor in Need.
When: Sat., noon-5 p.m.
Where: The Midway Pub, 552 Flat Shoals Ave., East Atlanta Village (404-584-0335). More info online at facebook.com.

VIEW
The Walking Dead Premiere + Zombie Apocalypse
What: A showing of the locally filmed thriller’s midseason premiere with Whynatte zombie cocktails, Bottle Rocket’s pupu platters, and production crew members in attendance.
Why: Complimentary zombie makeovers and a raffle of autographed goods.
When: Sun., 6-11 p.m.
Where: Bottle Rocket, 180 Walker St., Castleberry Hill (404-574-5680).

Photo: Courtesy of Sky Zone Atlanta

New and Noteworthy: Reading Notes Book Inserts

2012-02-08T09:00:00Z

A Cure for Digital Fatigue

Patient Name: E. Post

Symptoms: Digital fatigue. Indecipherable shorthand. Attempts to touch-screen activate all shiny surfaces within reach.

Diagnosis: Pen-to-paper withdrawal.

Treatment: Reading Notes palm-size notebooks.

Modeled after old-fashioned library cards, the self-adhering pamphlets stick to the insides of book covers, ensuring they’ll never be lost, forgotten, or deleted in the wake of a Words with Friends bender. The mini journals can lend clarity to random margin scrawlings, gravity to tawdry beach reads, and relief to texting thumbs.

Front and back flaps cover the basics (where the book was read, a one-to-five-star rating system). Thirty-two tiny pages can be filled with any other ramblings, rants, or rave reviews that are too private to share on a Twitter feed, Tumblr post, or Facebook page.

Dosage: Whenever it feels novel.

Available online at pleasetakenotes.com, $16 for three.

Photo: Matthew Latkiewicz / Courtesy of Reading Notes

Spring 2012 Trends: Into the Ocean

2012-02-08T07:00:00Z

Spring 2012 Trends: Metallics

2012-02-08T07:00:00Z

Your Valentine's Day Plans Just Got Better

2012-02-07T08:15:00Z

Something for Everyone

Don’t shoot the messenger, but V-Day is coming. Luckily, there’s plenty of fun to be had whether you’re betrothed, between boyfriends, or just plain bitter.

Avoid Amateur Night
Trade the white tablecloth and inevitable proposal scene for secret supper clubbing at the Goat Farm’s PushStart Kitchen. Chef Zach Meloy and his wife, Cristina, host a Stupid Cupid dinner with five courses, including roasted sweet garlic soup and beef heart confit. February 13 and 14, 7 p.m. Email pushstartkitchen@gmail.com and mention DailyCandy. Space is limited. Suggested donation per person is $75.

Celebrate Singledom
Share dating nightmares over the It’s Not Me, It’s You (cachaca, simple syrup, lime juice, and Hum botanical spirit) and Bitter End (Jameson, honey syrup, bitters, ginger ale, and flamed orange peel) at Publik’s Anti-Valentine’s Day Party. Take a pic of your ex for the shredder and snag a free Cupid’s Revenge shot. Saturday, 7 p.m.-2:30 a.m.

Split Your Sides
Whole World Theatre’s main stage improv show over a bottle of champagne has you and your funny valentine in stitches. Friday, 9 p.m.; Saturday, 8 and 10:30 p.m.; $65 per couple. Or make it a threesome and head to The Dad’s Garage a Trois, a hilarious V-Day themed show where the group’s third wheel gets in for $3. February 14, 8 p.m.; $27 and up per person.

Make It Hot
Belly up to The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead’s Haute Chocolate Bar. Select your base (spicy dark, milk chocolate caramel, or red berry dark), then gussy it up with spices, marshmallows, whipped creams, chocolate shavings, and cinnamon sticks. Saturdays and Sundays through February 26, 2:30-4 p.m.; $10 per person.

Turn Up the Heat
Corral the gals for A Good Girl’s Guide to a Bad Girl’s Striptease at Fab’rik, then enjoy 20 percent off your purchase (a slinky dress, perhaps?). Midtown (angelique@fabrikatlanta.com) and Norcross (libby@fabrikatlanta.com), tonight, 7 p.m.; Citywalk (megan@fabrikatlanta.com), Wednesday, 6 p.m.; Buckhead (shonica@fabrikatlanta.com), Wednesday, 7 p.m. R.S.V.P by email; $15 per person.

You better work.

Read on for more Valentine’s Day ideas that make us weak in the knees.

Photos: Courtesy of Pushstart Kitchen; Courtesy of Publik; Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton

Valentine's Day Heart Stealers

2012-02-07T06:30:00Z

Painted Shoes with Sole

2012-02-06T09:00:00Z

The Office of Angela Scott Footwear

From the OkCupider who stood you up for bocce (classic body snatch) to your go-to brow lady (who’s also “kinda psychic”), everybody’s got a story.

A tale actually worth spreading? That of The Office of Angela Scott.

This week the designer launches an online boutique full of Italian-crafted shoes with personae as colorful as their painted uppers and soles.

Mrs. and Mr. Smith (her, a proper heel; him, a flat oxford) are a traditional-looking pair — until you read into their flaming pink stripes.

Prim Miss Wright lace-ups and Mrs. Seymour saddle shoes tell a saucier saga than their traditional counterparts, and Mr. Oliver equestrian boots are finished in quirky canvas. (Here’s hoping the red, white, and blue Americana edition becomes a permanent fixture.)

Whatever she’s selling, we’re buying.

Available online at theofficeofangelascott.com, $350-$825.

Photo: Jessica Watts / Courtesy of The Office of Angela Scott

Screen Play: February's Must-See Movies

2012-02-03T08:30:00Z

The Weekend Guide

2012-02-02T09:00:00Z

Online Finds, Fashions, and Fodder

Low-impact weekending.

PLAN
Low-Commitment Projects
What: There’s no need to DTR here. Two cute, bicoastal BFFs post lazy-day projects each Monday to please even the most flighty DIYers.
Why: Serve Mondrian-inspired sandwiches, fashion fake self-help book covers (Eat Your Way Thin), and more.
Where: Online at lowcommitmentprojects.com.

SHOP
Eaton Trading Company
What: Men’s and women’s fashions, bags, jewelry and accessories from the likes of A.P.C., Band of Outsiders, Steven Alan, Rag & Bone, and Rachel Comey.
Why: DC readers get 30 percent off site-wide (and an additional 30 percent off sale items) with code VALENTINE thru Sun.
Where: Online at stores.eatontradingcompany.com.

SET
Palace Dinnerware
What: Unfortunately, Will and Kate can’t make it to supper. Save face by serving your meal with black and white plates, cups, bowls, and platters that, when assembled, transform into classic palaces ($75-$529).
Why: Seven-piece sets stack up like Russian dolls for eye-catching storage or display.
Where: Online at shop.thefutureperfect.com.

EAT
Typocolate
What: Milk and dark chocolate bars ($20 for two) engraved with irreverent typographic messages (Best Day Ever, Oui? Oui.) that spell out your feelings.
Why: Food should always be art.
Where: Available for preorder at shop.godynamo.com.

SUPPORT
Mulu
What: A new social sharing site with a charitable twist. Post what you like (clothing, toys, gadgets), and when people buy your picks, a percentage of the proceeds goes to your choice cause.
Why: Join the cerebral-ebrity ranks of Jonathan Franzen (for the American Bird Conservancy) and Toni Collette (Doctors Without Borders).
Where: Online at mulu.me.

Photo: Courtesy of Low-Commitment Projects

The Weekend Guide

2012-02-02T08:15:00Z

Atlanta Events and Diversions

Game-time decision.

SERVE
The Counter’s Custom Burger Bar
What: The pros take Super Bowl cooking off your plate so your friends can make their own mouthwatering combos from various meats, cheeses, and sides ($9.95 per person; eight-person minimum).
Why: If the second-half kickoff is returned for a touchdown, your Burger Bar is free (orders must be placed by Fri. at 5 p.m.).
When: Pickup on Sun., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Delivery available.
Where: 850 Mansell Rd., Roswell (678-461-9661). Menu online at thecounterburger.com. Call 24 hours in advance for parties of twenty or more.

SAVE
Shops Around Lenox Winter Sale
What: Up to 70 percent off winter collections from Tory Burch, William Rast, Hudson, and Frye at participating stores (Tootsies, Bill Hallman, Pella, Swank, Deka, and Fab’rik), plus a first look at spring collections.
Why: Free Octane coffee and Sublime Doughnuts sweeten the deals.
When: Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 3400 Around Lenox Dr., Buckhead. More info online at facebook.com.

ADORE
What’s Not to Love?
What: Local artists representing the city’s diverse art scene interpret the show’s title in their own ways to create one-of-a-kind works; booze and a DJ make it a party.
Why: Caroline Worth’s ink drawings, photography by Amy Davison, and video by James O’Donnell.
When: Sat., 7-10 p.m.
Where: Young Blood Gallery & Boutique, 636 N. Highland Ave. NE, Poncey-Highland (404-254-4127).

TASTE
New Menu at Park’s Edge
What: See Gordon Ramsay make over the restaurant on Kitchen Nightmares (Fri., 8 p.m.), then try the lobster mac ’n’ cheese, mushroom rigatoni, and rack of lamb for yourself (don’t worry — brunch offerings stayed the same).
Why: New cocktails, like the blackberry mint julep and Brazilian Wax (cachaça, pineapple juice, passion fruit puree, and club soda).
When: Tues.-Thurs., 5-10 p.m.; Fri., 5-11 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. & 5-11 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. & 6-9:30 p.m.
Where: 913 Bernina Ave. NE, Inman Park (404-584-7275).

Photo: Courtesy of The Counter

How to Massage Your Dog

2012-02-01T09:00:00Z

Buddha Dog's Canine Masseuse Shows Us the Proper Technique

Dear Mom,

You think it’s easy dozing most of the day, begging for biscuits, nipping at your heels, and barking at squirrels?

Okay, it is. But that doesn’t mean I don’t want a massage, like the one certified animal masseuse Pam Holt gives to our L.A. editor’s best friend, Agnes, in today’s video.

All it takes is a little kneading and gentle stretching on your part to give me improved flexibility, energy, and overall happiness. Plus, it’ll help my anxiety. (I know I sometimes get a little cray cray when you leave.)

Also, can I have a treat? Please and thanks.

Love,

Spartacus Brownie Von Lickety Jones Jr.

P.S. I accidentally humped the cat yesterday.

For more information about Pam Holt and dog massage, go to buddhadog.com.

Lingerie Show and Tell

2012-01-31T09:00:00Z

Underpinnings You'll Want to Show Off

Unmentionables worth mentioning.

	Treasure Chest Forgo the over-the-top, enhanced-cleavage look and display your true assets in an Only Hearts translucent bralette ($55).

	Show Off Peeping undies are acceptable when they’re as cute as VPL’s glam boy shorts ($115). Make them the statement piece of your outfit.

	Romp and Roll The T-strap halter and sheer detailing flirt with the drawstring waist and full-coverage bottom of Good Night Gilda’s silk romper ($180).

	Dressing Gown After a bath or just lounging about, Josie Natori’s Eastern-inspired floral number ($35) makes us feel even more relaxed.

	She’s Tricky Ask and you shall deceive: Easy-on sheer tights ($20) have all the wow of a complex thigh-highs-and-garter combo.

Now that we’ve got you in the mood, click for more lovely lingerie.

A Cappella Books Has an Impressive Selection

2012-01-31T08:15:00Z

Support Your Local Bookstore

While many bookstores are closing (tear), 22-year-old mainstay A Cappella Books begins a new chapter with a move to a more polished, artsier locale in Inman Park (opening Saturday).

Peruse our picks of new, rare, and signed works, then pencil in “curl up with a good book” this weekend.

Crash Landing
A Soft Place to Land ($15, signed) is a tragic tale of two sisters who lose their parents. Atlanta author Susan Rebecca White stirs up a shocking turn of events and an appreciation for your own family.

Check Out
A Small Hotel ($24, signed) examines the (often-twisted) relationship between man and woman like only Pulitzer Prize-winning author Robert Olen Butler can.

Tissues Suggested
Get to know author Jessica Handler in Invisible Sisters ($25, signed), a powerful, tragic coming-of-age memoir. You might even run into the inspiring local around town.

~~Smoke~~ Soak It Up
Heather Donahue starred in The Blair Witch Project. When her fame fizzled, she embarked on a new life: growing pot. Growgirl ($26, signed) is a beach-ready memoir with more substance (the legal kind) than you’d think.

What’s Cookin’?
Whip up sophisticated eats like braised, crisped pork belly with citrus salad, thanks to celeb chef Hugh Acheson’s latest cookbook, A New Turn in the South: Southern Flavors Reinvented for Your Kitchen ($35).

Bedtime Story
Remember when Madonna wrote children’s stories? Own five of her collector’s books (only 1,000 in print), an autographed letter from Madge herself, and a signed print by the illustrator for $750 (this is the Material Girl).

Ancient History
Go back in time with a weathered copy (circa 1927) of Willa Cather’s Death Comes for the Archbishop ($45), regarded as one of the best English-language novels of the 20th century.

Feel smarter immediately.

A Cappella Books, 208 Haralson Avenue, Inman Park (404-681-5128 or acappellabooks.com).

Photo: Ashley Hesseltine for DailyCandy

A Three-Day Getaway to Vieques

2012-01-30T08:45:00Z