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Thursday, December 4, 2008
Shopping for a cause
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Cindy Hume and Sarah Bass check out a display of earrings at the Posh Moms shopping event, which benefited Reconnecting Families.
Pat and Jim Leake didn’t need to hit the malls for post-Thanksgiving shopping. A mini-mall of sorts came to them.
The couple’s Marietta home was full of holiday cheer — and holiday shopping — Monday night. A display of earrings had taken over one of the kitchen counters. Personalized greeting card samples covered the piano. There were racks of shoes and handbags, cutesy nibbles and a bottle of wine or two, or three.
“It’s always nice to have people over,” a good-natured Jim Leake said, as an army of women descended on the vendors set up in his living room, dining room and kitchen.
Pat and Jim Leake graciously opened their home to an army of shopping women
Coordinated by Jennifer Shields and Shannon Masterson of Posh Mom Events, the private shopping night featured specialty items from a number of local businesses, and benefited Reconnecting Families. The program, in partnership with the Cobb County Juvenile Drug Court to help families affected by substance abuse will receive a portion of the evening’s proceeds.
“We put those families back together,” Judge Juanita Stedman said. “It is our privilege to be part of their lives.”
During her remarks Judge Stedman mentioned one young client the program has worked with, a teenager named Bonnie
Cindy Rozen and Kerri Merriman shopped for a cause at the Posh Mom event
We visited with shoppers Sarah Bass, Cindy Hume, Kerri Merriman and Cindy Rozen. Vendor Margie Verdon of Six Beans, a gourmet food retailer, said participating in the event meshes with the guiding principles of the company she and Amy Waldner operate.
“Amy and I are both mothers of small children,” Verdon said. “One of our missions has been to give back.”
Margie Verdon of Six Beans says giving back is part of her business.
Other participating vendors included Ann Roth Shoes, Jewelry by Designs by Gal Pals, Jewelry by Jen Boaz, Handbags by Sage Sacks, Three Cute Mamas stationery, BonBons Confectionery and Signature Stylus concierge service
Alyson Hoag of Authentic Beauty provided makeup touch-ups.
