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For those of you staying in town over Labor Day, you are NOT going to want to miss this super-duper sale at Sage!
Happy Labor to you! 
xx, L
Sage (Midtown)
Midtown Brookwood Place
1745 Peachtree Street NE Suite L
Atlanta, GA 30309
404.815.0555
www.sageclothing.com
Sage (Buckhead)
Buckhead Market Place
37D West Paces Ferry Road
Atlanta, GA 30305
404.233.8280
www.sageclothing.com
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Spending the 4th in Atlanta? Looking for plans + fireworks information?
(the ones that look like ants running around are my personal fav)
Well, look no further! Check out the Atlanta Citysearch July 4th Guide here: FIREWORKS!!
LK + Slick + I will be traveling up to Syracuse, NY this weekend to watch these two loooove birds tie the ol’ k-n-o-t.
dana + scott
Congrats D+S! We can’t wait!
Even though we won’t be in Atlanta to celebrate with all of y’all, we wish you many sticky R+W+B popsicles…
don't forget your shout wipes!
…and we hope you have as much fun on your 4th as Dana had at her bachelorette party!
yeahooooooo!
(Just please don’t end up like this dude…)
eek! orange jumpsuits are NOT flattering, ladies.
Happy 4th, everyone! Be safe + have lots of fun!
xx, L
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People have been fooling me left and right all day long…
= gullible
Even the teller @ Bank of America got me this morning… 
So, by only 1:30 p.m. today – I have (count them) six pregnant girlfriends (one pregnant guy friend), three of my friends were fired from work, Slick called to tell me he was dead (God forbid), a relative told me that she woke up this morning and her teeth were falling out and the BoA teller told me that my account was under FBI investigation. Google even tried to trick me! Maybe not surprisingly, I fell for it all – except for Slick’s call from the afterlife.
I was starting to get annoyed with my predictable gullibility, when Leiber fooled me about something related to an upcoming trip I’m taking to Austin. I was pretty upset, until he sent me THIS:
Hahahaha! It still makes me laugh!
Happy April Fool’s Day!
(If you’re an April Fool like me – don’t fret – the day is almost over…)
xx, L
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Easiest App Ever.
I am short on time. What else is news? I volunteered to bring an appetizer for last night’s super awesome Seder and I gotta tell you – my sun-dried tomato spread was a HUGE hit!
“Passover = Jewish Easter, Pat.” – Greg
(That is not exactly true. We did have a hunt for the afikomen in which only the non-jewish people were allowed to participate. A la Easter egg hunt? IDK)
Anyway, back to the app. It was super easy. Here’s what you need:
8oz cream cheese
1/2 c sour cream
1/2 c mayonnaise
1/2 c sun-dried tomatoes
2-3 green onions
1 tbsp. garlic
salt + pepper
Tobasco
Throw all of that in a Cuisinart, blend well and let it sit over night and voila:
Domestic Goddess. 
I served it with matzah crackers (duh!) but any kind of sturdy cracker will work. 
Disclaimer: if you volunteer to bring the appetizer, you cannot be late to the party. In my estimation, that was the hardest part of this recipe. IJS.
xx, L
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Here’s a St. Patty’s day question for you: What do these people have in common?:
Elvis
Elizabeth Taylor
Mark Twain
Lauren Kraselsky?
We are all Scotch Irish, duh!
I’m so sad that I missed the chance to celebrate my heritage at LuckyFest this weekend, but if you’re looking for a fab way to spend St. Pat’s, might I suggest Whiskey Blue Green?
My fab cousin Rob…
…(remember Rob?) is at it again!
Check it:
Guinness specials all night, all kinds of fancy green decorations and YACHT ROCK!
So fun!
I’ll leave you with my favorite St. Pat’s toast:
“Here’s to a long life and a merry one.
A quick death and an easy one
A handsome man and an honest one
A cold beer – and another one!”
xx, L
P.S. Happy Birthday to one of my FAVORITE gingers…ERIN (go bragh) GREENWAY! Of course your birthday would be the week of St. Pat’s!
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Despite the rain on Saturday…
view of the sun showers @ piedmont park from the luckyfest tent
…we threw on green accessories + ventured out to LuckyFest @ Piedmont Park!
It was a little bit crowded.
erin making her way through the crowd
There was a LOT of mud.
erin in massive mud puddle w/ a leprechan?
But, we’re seasoned Spiral Entertainment party goers – so a little weather wasn’t going to cramp our style!
Here’s our afternoon in pictures:
we got the golden tickets! how? well, we told them we were all lauren kraselsky!!
slick + co.
in prep for luckyfest, jackie + christine ran 10 miles. i prepped by sipping cocktails w/ erin...
KILT-spotting!
(they were excited because they spotted the delta flight attendant who does the pre-flight instructional video)
We were our own paparazzi… Such a fun day!
The REAL St. Patty’s Day, however, is on Wednesday! Celebrate @ Fado’s Irish Pub in Buckhead w/ Q 100 + The Bert Show.
Tickets here: http://www.ticketalternative.com/Events/10421.aspx
I took a day off from work for St. Pat’s last year and went with the little brother to celebrate @ Fado’s. We had a blast! And, I can safely say that it’s the only place to be on Wednesday.
st. pat's '09 @ fado's
Erin go bragh! Here’s to St. Patty’s 2010!!
xx, L
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If you are a frequent Q+DD reader, you’ll know that I love holidays – and pretty much any reason to celebrate. I even like not-so-sexy holidays. For instance, Passover got morphed last year into Lindsay + Lauren’s B.P.E. (Best Passover Ever). It was 80’s-themed and all…
B.P.E.
the charoset was jussssst right
Valentine’s Day (candy + roses) definitely falls into my top five favorite holidays list, alongside St. Patty’s Day (green beer + socially-acceptable pinching), Halloween (costumes + candy…again), Thanksgiving (turduckens + football) and New Year’s Eve (champagne + overpriced parties).
Happy V-Day!
Sadly, I do encounter quite a few people who are not that “into” V-Day. Some people just don’t have the spirit. I hear them say, “why should I be forced to tell my (insert: girlfriend/ fiance/ partner/ wife) that I love them more on this day than any other - yadda yadda yadda?” To which I simply respond, “because Hallmark tells you to! Hello!” Call me brainwashed – whatever – but I’m totally buying what Hallmark is selling. I love everything about this holiday! Chalky conversation hearts, under-clothed babies with bows + arrows, oversized V-day cards, pristine red+ pink roses…I love it all.
Which brings me to my point: no matter if you’re a V-day lover or hater, here are a few ideas for the weekend if you have not already made plans:
A Love Supreme: Nothing says, “I love you,” like sushi, well, that’s our philosophy at least. Head to Genki Noodles and Sushiin Buckhead or The Prado for a low-key, romantic Valentine’s Day dinner featuring a special “Cupid Roll” and “Love You Long Time” flirty cocktail. Detailed info below. (http://www.genkiatl.com/)
Valentine’s Day is for Suckas: Boycott this Hallmark holiday and reclaim romance for the real world at P’cheen International Bistro & Pub! Saturday, February 13 infuse a little humor into your night…sip on “Cupid Got Shot(s)” while you bust out your best Molly Ringwald moves during the teary eyed dance party courtesy of DJ Feri. Since the kitchen is open until 1:00 a.m., you might even find a date that you can spoon-feed the “Broken Heart” dinner specials to. (http://www.pcheen.com/)
Tainted Love: Give love a chance during Gold Room’s retro throwback “Tainted Love” party on Saturday, February 13th. Enjoy a night of dancing as DJ Andre Perry spins favorites from the 70s, 80s and 90s. Try the “Roses are Red, Violets are Blue” and “Chocolate Covered Raspberries” specialty cocktails. Single guys and gals can try to get lucky in love by picking up a red wrist band at the front door as their official “single signal” for the night. (http://www.goldroomatl.com/)
Shop To Your Heart’s Content: If you’re still searching for that perfect Valentine’s Day gift, Limon Verde offers beautiful hand-made unique and affordable gifts for that special someone. To sweeten the deal, a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Red Cross. And, the Shops Around Lenox have a bundle of sweet deals through Valentine’s Day. (http://www.limonverde.com/)
(http://www.octaneemail.com/shopsaroundlenox/020210/)
Valentine’s Day Supper Club: Sun In My Bellyis hosting special Valentine’s Day dinners Saturday, February 13 and Sunday, February 14 at 7:30 p.m. Both evenings will have one seating featuring a four-course meal created by executive chef Allison Lueker, complimentary specialty cocktails and live music by Nicole Chillemi. In addition, each party will receive a signature floral bouquet from Foxgloves + Ivy Floral Design Studio to take home. $50.00 per person. (http://www.suninmybelly.com/)
A few other V-Day ideas can be found right there: HERE.
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY, EVERYONE! And, stay warm – this is going to be a snowy one in Atlanta!
xx, L
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In case you’re wondering, no one has sent me a King Cake yet – I’m trying to ignore that, I’m really trying. I look forward to them all year, people! (It’s the little things in life.)
fat free, right?
So, I’m just sittin’ here patiently waiting… In the meantime, we’ve all been invited to celebrate Mardi Gras on February 6th at Rosebud!
Rosebud is turning the afternoon of Saturday, February 6th, into a celebration of indulgence! They will have beads, masks and plenty of food + drinks! A delicious five course set menu includes turtle soup, crawfish + andouille sausage crepes, tasso scrambled egg + french fry po’ boy, buttermilk fried oysters sardou and crispy creme doughnut bread pudding. Yum! The Spencer Garn Trio, a three piece jazz funk band will be playing in the restaurant during brunch, too!
Brunch begins at 1:30 p.m. and is $29 per person, plus tax and gratuity.
Reservations are required: 404.347.9747.
Just another fun reason to celebrate + overeat! (Not that I need an excuse, obviously.) Plus, purple and green are totally my colors. Now, back to that King Cake…
xx, L
Rosebud
1397 N. Highland Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30306
404.347.9747
www.rosebudatlanta.com
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We are officially T-minus-one-month away from the biggest Hallmark holiday of the year!
It’s time to begin planning, plotting and getting your stuff together, Cupids! Listed below are some fun things going on for V-Day @ Concentrics Group restaurants to start getting those wheels turning…
ONE
ONE. midtown kitchen is celebrating Valentine’s Day all weekend long, offering additional menu items starting the Friday before the big day! On Sunday, Valentine’s Day, ONE will be opening its doors early at 3 p.m., for all to enjoy a romantic meal complete with something sweet for all couples to take home. To make a reservation call 404.892.4111 or visit onemidtownkitchen.com.
TWO urban licks
Dine at TWO urban licks this Valentine’s Day; enjoy the ambiance from a live band, and a great view of the city. Chef Cameron Thompson will make the night memorable with menu specials highlighting his fiery American cooking. Complimentary roses will be given to each couple. Make your night one to remember at TWO urban licks this Valentine’s Day. To make a reservation call 404-323-4622 or visit twourbanlicks.com.
TAP
TAP is offering the best of both worlds for singles and couples this Valentine’s Day. A “Feed Your Lover’s” dinner will be hosted upstairs, and for $39 per person, each couple will enjoy a 4 course meal of their own, complete with a sweet treat to take home. Singles will have the chance to mingle downstairs at TAP, where a number of “singles specials” will be offered. For reservations or more information please call 404.347.2220 or visit tapat1180.com.
PARISH: Foods & Goods
This Valentine’s Day, PARISH: Foods & Goods is for lovers. Chef Nick Melvin will offer a three course menu that includes West Coast Oysters, She-Crab Soup, Smoked Short Ribs, and Roasted Black Grouper, and for a sweet ending to a delicious meal, a Chocolate Hazelnut Truffle Tart dessert. Cost is $42 per person and excludes alcohol, tax and gratuity. Also, visit PARISH Tuesday, February 9thto celebrate Valentine’s Day early at the “Parish is for Lovers” cooking class. Learn to make Oyster Rockefeller Bisque, Saffron Roasted Shrimp Creole and for the perfect ending with a kick, Chocolate Cayenne Truffles. To make reservations for this special day or cooking class, call 404-681-4434 or visit parishatl.com.
Bakeshop
This Valentine’s Day, Bakeshop will launch its much anticipated “dessert bar” highlighting assorted pastry treats that feature key ingredients such as silky chocolate, sweet fruit, or melt-in-your-mouth custard. Come to Bakeshop to enjoy or pick up a few to go, either way these deliciously sweet treats are sure to satisfy your lover’s sweet tooth this Valentine’s Day. For more information call 404.892.9322 or visit bakeshopatl.com.
Murphy’s
Dine at Murphy’s this Valentine’s Day where a separate “specials” menu, along with their regular menu, will be offered for you and your lover’s enjoyment. To make the occasion even more memorable, Murphy’s will give each lady a rose! To make a reservation, call 404.872.0904 or visit murphysvh.com.
Lobby at TWELVE
Lobby will be offering a special three-course menu, in addition to the regular dinner menu, that is sure to spark you and your lover’s taste buds this Valentine’s Day. Dinner will be made complete with a complimentary rose for each couple! Watch sparks fly this Valentine’s Day, make your reservation at Lobby today, call 404.961.7370 or visit lobbyattwelve.com.
Room at TWELVE
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your love at Room at TWELVE. Enjoy special menu features including Arugula Salad with Passion Fruit Vinaigrette and Maple Leaf Duck Breast with Pomegranate Reduction, ending perfectly with featured dessert, Red Velvet Bombs topped with Grand Marnier Caramel. A lovely rose will be given to all couples! For more information call 404-418-1250 or visit roomattwelve.com.
STATS
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at STATS with a special 3-course menu. The menu is composed of three choices for each course, allowing you to personalize your Valentine’s meal with your STATS favorites! Cost is $25 per person and excludes alcohol, tax, and gratuity. See you this Valentine’s Day at STATS!! For more information call 404.855.1472.
30 Tables
30 Tables is teaming up with Glenn for a Valentine’s Day Partner Up Weekend and love is for everybody! Starting Friday and continuing through Valentine’s Day on Sunday, a prix fixe menu will be offered followed by jazz in the living room. Sunday morning, 30 Tables will also be offering a scrumptious partner’s pajama breakfast. In honor of this weekend, each room will receive a complementary gift book to take home, Emotional Fitness for Couples. Single? Join 30 Tables and Glenn Sunday for Find a Friend at Glenn, Higher Tea Party for Singles! For more information call 404.469.0700 or visit 30tables.com.
Well, that’s a head start. The rest is up to you! Make your plans ASAP and, please, whatever your plans may be - just don’t be tardy for the party. (I couldn’t resist…) Only one month left!
xx, L
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(I will try to keep this as brief (pun intended) as possible in hopes of not alienating any of our male readers.)
It’s a secret no longer! (I’m on a roll today…) There is an amazing sale going on at Victoria’s Secret right now!
Holiday gift cards burning a hole in my wallet + the first workday after New Year’s weekend = a tiny shopping spree last night at Lenox. There are a number of great sales going on right now, but the one at Victoria’s is really worth checking out during lunch today. Their version of Hanky Panky’s are on sale in a variety of colors for only $5.99. What an excellent deal!
world's greatest undies
Attention Men: V-Day is right around the corner. This may be a good opportunity for you to pick out something special for your lady friend.
T-41 days and counting...
Hurry – check it out today before everything is picked over! You’re welcome!
xx, L
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) …now that I have Disney out of my system, I’m ready to finally begin adulthood. I think…
My 1st Visit to Disney!
Fellow Disney First-Timers
Magic Kingdom was pretty incredibly overwhelming. The bright colors, the catchy music “it’s a small world after all,” the fried foods that we are convinced are aromatically piped through to roller coaster waiting lines, the predictably overpriced souvenirs – I got my ears, don’t worry, THE CASTLE!, the elaborate performances…and and and…
Magic Kingdom
Space Mountain
Magic Kingdom
LR + Snow White
In a 1/2 day, we power-visited Magic Kingdom and were off to drink around the world at Epcot. Which. Was. Amazingggggg!
Epcot
I’d heard from people that went as kids to visit Epcot that it was pretty boring. Well, it just wasn’t. We drank around the world – Mexico, China, Germany, Japan, Italy, Morocco and the U.K. Got lost in Canada and were asked to leave France. We wore sombreros and ate lamb kabobs and sushi. Fireworks and a boat ride back to the Boardwalk completed our adventure. Life just doesn’t get much better.
Epcot - Mexico
Epcot - Japan
Epcot - U.K.
I’m still recovering – and I am a little bit in denial that it’s over. Disney World is truly “the happiest place on earth!” And, one of the most fun vacations I’ve had in a while. It was the perfect way to bid farewell to 2009…
"That's All, Folks!"
…and say hello to 2010!!
Happy New Year, Everyone!
xx, L
Note: I am terrible at resizing pictures for the Q+DD – so we all look a little bizarre in these photos. Fear not – we have full sets of teeth and we don’t have crazy eyes in person. Promise.
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Hello! I am back from the Bahamas!
It was amazing. Truly.
But I’m not sad to be back in the A. Yes, it’s colder and yes, little umbrella drinks are no longer available to me by the boatload but all good things must come to an end and frankly, it was just about all the vacation this Type A(+) person can handle.
As far as vacations go, I am usually pretty happy with checking out for a few days, digging my toes into some white sand and diving into a girly novel and a few cocktails. In other words, I am pretty easy to please. But this vay-cay was ah-maaaaaazing. If you are looking for a FABULOUS little getaway, I would totally recommend the Riu Palace in Nassau.
Riu pool. Ssssssssigh.
The Q+DD is this: It’s an all-inclusive joint right next to the Atlantis on Paradise Island, Nassau, Bahamas. It’s just a hop skip and a 2 hour plane ride from Atlanta (direct, thankyouverymuch).
Given that these places tend to value quantity over quality, the food was pretty darn good, actually. In addition to the daily buffets there were also 4 “fine dining” restaurant options available that were fantastic.
We were also extremely impressed with our spa services, the pool and beach facilities, the customer service in general, and definitely the gorgeous rooms – newly renovated to include THE MOST incredibly comfortable beds I have ever experienced. If I thought could have gotten it in my carryon and through customs, I would have tried. Those Westin beds have nothing on these…trust.
Maybe the best part was the location, though. You’re just mere feet from the Atlantis – casino, bars, shopping, waterslides, fish tanks…it’s true what they say, it’s like an amusement park for adults! (and with $17 drinks over there, I was super glad to have an cocktail in a to-go from the Riu!)
Atlantis!
Also inside the Atlantis: the world-famous night club Aura. 
Though I largely believe my club-going days are behind me, we did find ourselves here for New Years Eve and a few other nights and had a blast.
the last shot of D+L before 2010
Long story longer: it was awesome. It just was.
And if you need someone to take care of ALL the details for you, I suggest you call my travel agent (and friend) Robin Lazarus at Travel Planners, Inc. She’s based in Birmingham but took care of this whole trip for me (out of Atlanta, duh) and Dana (out of DC) no problem. She’s the best.
Robin Lazarus
Travel Planners, Inc
800-780-8030
Happy 2010! From a tanner, more relaxed L. Now to get started on those resolutions…
xx, L
PS. Oh! I forgot to mention that in the hallway of the Atlantis, on my way back to my hotel New Years Eve, THIS happened:
This wall of sequin-clad women came walking towards us and one of them points at me and screams, “there she is!” Then a picture took place. Well, several. This is how I know 2010 is going to be spectacular.
I also learned that that when life presents you with a gold sequin minidress…the answer is ALWAYS yes.
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