Atlanta Tour of Homes

Chamblee Community Wildlife Habitat & Artists in the Garden Tour

Saturday, May 30, 2009
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

The 10th annual Chamblee Community Wildlife Habitat & Artists in the Garden Tour features eight private gardens in the Huntley Hills neighborhood.  All gardens are Certified Habitats with the National Wildlife Federation, which requires that the gardens provide food, water, and shelter for our native wildlife.  Chamblee is recognized by the National Wildlife Federation for having the most wildlife habitats of any community in the southeast. 

The Chamblee Arts Alliance will display artwork in the gardens and there will also be a plant sale benefiting the Chamblee Community Wildlife Habitat. 

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the first home on the tour, 3674 Longview Drive, Chamblee.

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Miss the Modern Atlanta Home Tour?

Did the rain keep you from going to the Modern Atlanta Home Tour this past weekend?  Thanks to the AJC, you can take an online tour of the RainShine House in Decatur.  The RainShine house has sustainable features such as solar panels and water reservoirs to make it the first LEED platinum certified modern home in Atlanta.  Here's another blog with more information about the home. 

Decatur Arts Festival

 

Saturday, May 23, 2009
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 24, 2009
11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The Decatur Arts Alliance presents the 21st annual Decatur Arts Festival featuring an ArtWalk Friday night, an Artists Market on Saturday & Sunday, a Fine Arts Exhibit, a Literary Arts Festival, a Dance Festival and much more.  This is a must do Memorial Day Weekend event! 

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664 Irwin Street, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30312

OPEN THIS SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2009, FROM 2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. 

Check out this traditional townhome with a contemporary feel in the Historic Old Fourth Ward!  This home features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a welcoming "flex space" - perfect for formal living/dining or home office, separate family room - perfect for your media collection, galley style kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and breakfast bar that overlooks the family room, dining area with access to the wrap around deck, 9 foot ceilings and hardwood floors on the main level, upgraded, modern light fixtures and designer paint colors and accents throughout.  The upstairs features three spacious bedrooms with high vaulted ceilings and designer ceiling fans, secondary bedroom with front balcony access, upstairs laundry closet, oversized master bedroom with walk-in closet, spa-like master bath with jetted, garden tub, separate shower and double vanities. 

Duck Pond Garden Tour

Sunday, May 17, 2009
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Peachtree Heights East Neighborhood is celebrating it's 100th anniversary with the first ever Duck Pond Garden Tour & Market.  The "Duck Pond" is a lovely, small lake located right off of Peachtree.  The Garden Tour will feature 11 gardens and outdoor spaces within the neighborhood.  The Peachtree Heights East neighborhood is bordered by Peachtree Road, Acorn Avenue, LIndbergh Drive and East Wesley Road.  The Duck Pond Market will feature artists, food by Soiree, refreshments, garden presentations, music and garden-themed children’s activities.

 

Atlanta Downtown Festival

 

Saturday, May 16, 2009
11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 17, 2009
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The Atlanta Downtown Neighborhood Association is sponsoring it's eighth annual Atlanta Downtown Festival showcasing living and playing in Downtown Atlanta.  The celebration will feature an Artist Market, Scavenger Hunt, live entertainment, a Beer Garden and much more! 

Avondale in Bloom 2009

Saturday May 16, 2009
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 17, 2009
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Avondale Arts Alliance proudly presents Avondale in Bloom, 2009 featuring a GardenWalk of six, beautiful gardens and a marketplace with plants, garden art and accessories, food, books and children's activities.  There will be gardening seminars throughout the day. 

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Kirkwood Spring Fling & Tour of Homes

Saturday, May 16, 2009
10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Festival
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Tour of Homes

Sunday, May 17, 2009
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Tour of Homes Only

Discover Kirkwood this weekend at the Kirkwood Spring Fling & Tour of Homes at Bessie Branham Park.  The festival will feature an open air artist market, music, food, children's activities and much more!  The home tour will feature ten homes including a live/work space in Kirkwood Station.  This is a great opportunity to learn more about Kirkwood, meet the neighbors and see some great homes! 

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Artful Garden Tour

Saturday, May 16, 2009
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The High Museum of Art is hosting it's fifth annual Artful Garden Tour featuring six Atlanta gardens.  The gardens are conveniently located in the neighborhoods of Loring Heights, Peachtree Heights, Buckhead, Morningside and Briarlake.   There will be a Garden Party aka Kickoff Party on Thursday evening at the exclusive Mansion on Peachtree. 

2009 Modern Atlanta Home Tour

Saturday May 16, 2009, & Sunday, May 17, 2009
10:30 a.m. -  4:30 p.m.

Modern Atlanta presents it's 2009 Home Tour as part of it's "Design is Human" design event.  This year's tour will feature 13 modern spaces across the city including Buckhead, Midtown, East Atlanta, Decatur and one of my favorite places, Serenbe (South Fulton).  This is a must see for any lover of contemporary design!  Please note that you must pick up a wrist band and tour guide at a specific location.  Click here for details.