Sadie writes in…

Month of Merry showcases the growing number of specialty shops and restaurants in Avondale Estates, Ga. each Thursday evening, December 1 – 22, 2011. Developed to promote and encourage holiday shopping across the city’s unique small businesses, Month of Merry visitors are invited to explore and discover all participating shops along the North Avondale Road corridor.

Month of Merry offers extended hours at shops and restaurants to allow more time for folks to shop after work and to come from other areas of metro Atlanta. Most participants will be staying open until at least 9 p.m. on Thursdays through December, offering a variety of specials, open houses, discounts and refreshments to holiday shoppers.

THE KICK-OFF

Adams Apples is the place to kick-off the Month of Merry experience on Thursday, December 1, from 6-9PM. There will be complimentary shopping bags, treats from participating businesses, chances to enter for door prizes, and even a visit from Santa Claus. With its central location and readily available parking, Adams Apples is a terrific first stop for Month of Merry.

PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES

Month of Merry is proud to have among its inaugural participants a diverse representation of Avondale Estates’ small, independently owned businesses.

• Adams Apples – 114 N Avondale Rd.

• The Bead Shoppe – 2849 E. College Ave.

• The Beer Growler – 38A N. Avondale Rd.

• Finders Keepers Consignments – 2753 E. College Ave. & 84 N. Avondale Rd.

• Godfather Customs – 3429 Covington Hwy.

• The Hail Mary Sports Pub – 22 N. Avondale Rd.

• Jack and Jill: A Consignment Boutique – 31 N. Avondale Plz.

• The Little Wine Shop – 100 N. Avondale Rd.

• Pine Street Market – 4A Pine St.

• Roost Gifts & Décor – 32 N. Avondale Rd.

• Savage Pizza – 115 Laredo Dr.

• Second Life – 1 N. Clarendon Ave.

• Sweet-N-Sinful – 4B Pine St.

• Trilogy Bookstore – 4 N. Clarendon Ave.

• Urban Grounds – 38 N. Avondale Rd.

• Wildflower – 120 N. Avondale Rd.