http://www.ajc.com/living/content/shared-blogs/ajc/social/?cxntfid=blogs_social_butterfly Flitting among the fabulous en-us jbrett@ajc.com 2009-03-04T15:50:32-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 Flitting among the fabulous http://www.ajc.com/living/content/shared-blogs/ajc/social/entries/2009/03/04/sb_is_moving_on_over.html?cxntfid=blogs_social_butterfly … to a new blog platform. Come see me at the new web site... 11304603@http://www.ajc.com/living/content/shared-blogs/ajc/social/ 2009-03-04T15:50:32-05:00 http://www.ajc.com/living/content/shared-blogs/ajc/social/entries/2009/03/01/a_bargain_not_even_clark_howar.html?cxntfid=blogs_social_butterfly Clark Howard with his mom Joy and her new husband Art Chase. Photos by Tim Harman Joy Howard’s youngest son makes a living saving radio listeners money. But here’s a bargain even Clark Howard couldn’t beat. Nearing 85, Joy... 11222803@http://www.ajc.com/living/content/shared-blogs/ajc/social/ 2009-03-01T14:42:08-05:00 http://www.ajc.com/living/content/shared-blogs/ajc/social/entries/2009/02/27/mixing_it_up_with_the_2_live_s.html?cxntfid=blogs_social_butterfly Ryan Stewart, left, and Doug Stewart, from 790 The Zone’s 2 Live Stews at the Crown Royal event at the Midtown W. Les freres Stewart were high above the streets of Midtown this week, mixing it up with a... 11199003@http://www.ajc.com/living/content/shared-blogs/ajc/social/ 2009-02-27T18:50:45-05:00 http://www.ajc.com/living/content/shared-blogs/ajc/social/entries/2009/02/27/1000_to_join_a_gym.html?cxntfid=blogs_social_butterfly The wet treatment area at 29 Spa, at the Mansion on Peachtree What recession? The super-luxe Mansion on Peachtree has just announced it’s selling memberships to its spa and fitness center. The swank set-up features ergonomically designed equipment with... 11188703@http://www.ajc.com/living/content/shared-blogs/ajc/social/ 2009-02-27T14:24:06-05:00 http://www.ajc.com/living/content/shared-blogs/ajc/social/entries/2009/02/26/newsflash_someones_hiring.html?cxntfid=blogs_social_butterfly SB’s an emissary of goodwill, so here’s some news about Goodwill. They’re hiring. Goodwill of North Georgia needs to fill more than 40 jobs for its newly opening store in Cobb County. The store, opening in early April, will be... 11149303@http://www.ajc.com/living/content/shared-blogs/ajc/social/ 2009-02-26T10:25:53-05:00 http://www.ajc.com/living/content/shared-blogs/ajc/social/entries/2009/02/24/what_are_you_giving_up_for_len.html?cxntfid=blogs_social_butterfly For today, laissez les bon temps roulez! Beginning tomorrow, many Christians begin the 40-day period of sacrifice and self-reflection leading up to Easter. Do you give up something for Lent? A friend of mine once gave up gossip for Lent.... 11088403@http://www.ajc.com/living/content/shared-blogs/ajc/social/ 2009-02-24T11:29:36-05:00 http://www.ajc.com/living/content/shared-blogs/ajc/social/entries/2009/02/22/_jimmy_fallon_is_taking.html?cxntfid=blogs_social_butterfly Jimmy Fallon, shown with Tina Fey at his previous workplace, is coming to Atlanta for an Alliance Theatre benefit next month. Photo by MARY ELLEN MATTHEWS/AP Jimmy Fallon is taking over the Late Night reins when Conan O’Brien moves... 11042403@http://www.ajc.com/living/content/shared-blogs/ajc/social/ 2009-02-22T17:31:06-05:00 http://www.ajc.com/living/content/shared-blogs/ajc/social/entries/2009/02/20/hold_your_horses_tornado_inter.html?cxntfid=blogs_social_butterfly The Barrys and their four-legged family are fine, but their Coweta County farm took a pretty bad hit from this week’s storms. They’ll see y’all next month instead of this weekend. The Bear Creek Hounds Point-to-Point Races, scheduled for... 11005003@http://www.ajc.com/living/content/shared-blogs/ajc/social/ 2009-02-20T12:20:58-05:00 http://www.ajc.com/living/content/shared-blogs/ajc/social/entries/2009/02/17/is_it_hot_in_here.html?cxntfid=blogs_social_butterfly Atlanta firefighters will sign calendars for charity from noon to 2 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Peachtree Center Mall Food Court. Photography by Tim Wilkerson Here’s some hot charity news for you. Some of the buffest local firefighters, featured... 10925403@http://www.ajc.com/living/content/shared-blogs/ajc/social/ 2009-02-17T17:49:13-05:00 http://www.ajc.com/living/content/shared-blogs/ajc/social/entries/2009/02/16/the_office_star_ed_helms_comin.html?cxntfid=blogs_social_butterfly Ed Helms, shown here with “Office” co-stars Angela Kinsey and Creed Bratton, was inspired by Theatrical Outfit’s Tom Key to pick up the banjo. When viewers of the NBC hit The Office saw oafish Andy Bernard play his banjo... 10877203@http://www.ajc.com/living/content/shared-blogs/ajc/social/ 2009-02-16T06:25:46-05:00 http://www.ajc.com/living/content/shared-blogs/ajc/social/entries/2009/02/13/my_frugal_valentine.html?cxntfid=blogs_social_butterfly Image from Associated Content Cupid’s cutting back this year. A number of studies show retailers aren’t feeling much love this Valentine’s Day, as shoppers indicate they’ll spend less This survey from the National Retail Federation says we’ll each spend... 10834803@http://www.ajc.com/living/content/shared-blogs/ajc/social/ 2009-02-13T10:48:56-05:00 http://www.ajc.com/living/content/shared-blogs/ajc/social/entries/2009/02/09/bill_clinton_to_shawn_mullins.html?cxntfid=blogs_social_butterfly Singer-songwriter Shawn Mullins recently entertained former President Bill Clinton, and now lends his talents to an upcoming charity event. Photos by Jessica McGowan. Guests at this year’s gala benefiting the Partnership Against Domestic Violence are in for an awesome... 10723003@http://www.ajc.com/living/content/shared-blogs/ajc/social/ 2009-02-09T17:50:15-05:00 http://www.ajc.com/living/content/shared-blogs/ajc/social/entries/2009/02/09/grammy_night_in_atlanta.html?cxntfid=blogs_social_butterfly We didn’t make it to L.A. for the Grammy Awards, but were happy to meet street musician Mitch Green, who was taking requests outside a private party Sunday night. Metro Atlanta and beyond was well-represented at this year’s Grammy... 10705803@http://www.ajc.com/living/content/shared-blogs/ajc/social/ 2009-02-09T11:16:45-05:00 http://www.ajc.com/living/content/shared-blogs/ajc/social/entries/2009/01/29/grammy_night_at_the_w.html?cxntfid=blogs_social_butterfly Big Boi at the W. Staff photos by Pouya Dianat The downtown W just opened - and didn’t waste time in snagging a celeb-studded party to celebrate. The new hotel (not to be confused with its sister properties, the... 10441103@http://www.ajc.com/living/content/shared-blogs/ajc/social/ 2009-01-29T22:30:03-05:00 http://www.ajc.com/living/content/shared-blogs/ajc/social/entries/2009/01/25/you_wouldnt_say_the_nword_so_w.html?cxntfid=blogs_social_butterfly Atlanta Braves players, coaches and fans raised money for a host of area nonprofit organizations this weekend. Proceeds from Friday night’s Diamond Gala at the InterContinental Hotel and Saturday’s AutographFest at Turner Field brought in more than $100,000 for... 10303703@http://www.ajc.com/living/content/shared-blogs/ajc/social/ 2009-01-25T14:58:36-05:00