Beacham Series Ad Space Finalists!

We have AMAZING finalists for “The Beacham Series” ad this time!  I can’t wait for you guys to see them. To vote for your favorite, please “like”  Beacham & Company, REALTORS on Facebook and write your vote on the wall.

If you do not have Facebook, you can leave a comment here and tell me your vote.

Voting ends Monday (3-25) at Midnight.

FINALISTS

1. Scott B. Smith

Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley

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Since Beacham and Morgan Stanley share clients, I think it could be a great relationship for both of us!  We both offer white glove service to high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients where the ability to develop an intimate understanding of our client’s true desires is paramount to Beacham’s agents and Morgan Stanley’s advisors helping clients with difficult decisions regarding their most valuable assets.  As someone who personally has the magazine in my living room, we would be honored to be a part of the publication.

For current market commentary or to view your accounts online, visit my website at: http://fa.smithbarney.com/scottsmith/

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2. Kenneth Lynch & Associates

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Kenneth Lynch & Associates, AIA is a boutique residential architecture firm in Buckhead.  We have achieved an outstanding reputation for our architectural design dedicated to enduring style and attention to detail, as well as our strong client relationships.  Because of this, we intrinsically serve many of the same luxury clientele as Beacham & Company Realtors.

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3. Historical Concepts

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About Us

Historical Concepts specializes in the art of traditional architecture, creating homes that weave the timeless threads of the past with the modern comforts of today. For nearly thirty years, the firm has designed country houses, mountain retreats, coastal cottages and gracious estates that "pay homage to the South's deep sense of place." Now, in COMING HOME: The Southern Vernacular House, this award-winning firm celebrates the warmth and charm that lies at the heart of southern architecture, opening the doors to a selection of timeless homes inspired by authentic living.

 

Why we’d like to be featured in The Beacham Series

We are based here in Georgia, but a majority of our work is outside Atlanta, from the Hamptons to Jupiter Island to Sun Valley - and many places in between.  We’d be thrilled if we won the contest because we’d really like our neighbors here in Atlanta to get to know us better, and we’d like to share our design philosophy, as well as our recently published book, COMING HOME, with the discriminating readers of The Beacham Series.

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4. Emerald August

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The most important reason why an ad by Emerald August would be a perfect fit for the Beacham magazine is the fact that quality is the most important attribute to both companies when providing products and services to our customers.  Committed to the environment and boosting the economic state of our country, we produce all clothing in the U.S.A.  The customers that Beacham reaches are a large portion of our customer base, and a playful, yet sophisticated picture could add an element of youth and liveliness that could be freshly appealing to your readers.  We are based here in Atlanta, selling to retailers and individuals all over the country.

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5. McCall Wilder Couture

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McCall Wilder Couture for Children is Atlanta's only luxury retailer specializing in pure, sustainable, hand-embroidered clothing for children. New residents are delighted when they discover us since we are one of only a few U.S. companies remaining who are creating and domestically producing children's, tween, home, and women's lines with only the finest fabrics and hand stitched details! We offer our hand-embroidery and hand-monogramming on our entire custom and boutique line, including our organic Private Label layette and crib collection, as well as our casual and special occasion attire, for sizes 0 to 16 and Women's XS-XL. Of special interest to Beacham may be our extensive work with portrait brokers and artists nationwide to help create the perfect custom ensembles for children to wear in their portraits. Many of our outfits can be seen in oil, charcoal and pastel portraits in fine homes around Atlanta and in many Beacham listings!

6. Honeysuckle Gelato

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Honeysuckle Gelato was founded in 2011 by longtime friends Wes Jones, Khatera Ballard and Jackson Smith. Each ounce of Honeysuckle Gelato and Sorbet is made from scratch in Atlanta using the finest and freshest ingredients. The dairy used arrives fresh from small Georgia farms, and they use local farmers markets to supply them with high quality ingredients. Whenever an ingredient is not available locally, they search the globe in order to bring the most unique and delicious flavors to their customers – Sri Lankan cinnamon or the truly unique vanilla saffron. Their sorbets are made with whole fruits that are hand prepped in their kitchen.

Their wide range of artisanal treats will surely surpass your expectations. Whether you indulge in a cup of their hand-scooped gelato flavors such as honey lavender or sea-salted caramel, or try one of their deliciously refreshing sorbets like salted watermelon or mango-peach, I assure you that Honeysuckle’s line of frozen desserts is the perfect ending to any meal!

With their vast collection of southern inspired flavors, this gelato is the perfect final course for any dinner party or the ideal item to keep on hand in your freezer for a houseful of kids during hot Atlanta summers. Honeysuckle Gelato would be a perfect fit for the magazine because it's a fine treat with southern roots. Atlantans can pick up a pint from one of their favorite spots including Cafe at Pharr and Star Provisions among others. Out of towners won't feel left out, as they can now order pints online to be delivered to their front door!

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Our toys are hand knit with 100% wool. The fibers are then felted together to create a very durable and safe toy for your pet. We stuff each cat toy with potent organic catnip to perk up your kitties senses!

VOTING BEGINS RIGHT NOW!!!

Just go to the Beacham & Company Facebook page and tell us which contestant you are voting for!  Thanks!

If you are not on Facebook, you can leave a vote HERE or email me at blayne@beacham.com.

Voting ends Monday (3-25) at Midnight.

 

 

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I caught the bouquet + Cates Ridge

First up...

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If you haven't already ordered your copy of Historical Concepts' new book, "Coming Home: a southern vernacular," then you need to... now.  The book is beautiful... plus I took some of the pictures... so go get one already.  If you are feeling lucky, you can WIN a SIGNED copy of the book.  How?

Go to the Beacham & Company Facebook Page and check out our album of listings.  All you have to do is like or comment on a photo, and you will be entered to win a signed copy!  The agent who's listing gets the most likes or comments also wins a copy of the book.  How easy is that?

Good luck!

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In other news... Beacham & Company got 15 new listings last week!  We also got 21 homes under contract.  It's safe to say the market is officially hot!  If you are interested in hearing the specifics of the Atlanta Real Estate market, please check out the latest issue of "The Beacham Insider."  It is packed full of the latest statistics and market information, so take a look.

All those new listings means I have been VERY BUSY.  Can you imagine?  15 new listings in one week.  They don't photograph themselves!  Thank goodness my uncle photographs half the houses, or I wouldn't be able to sleep!

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One of my favorite houses I've photographed recently is Troy Stowe's listing on Cate's Ridge.  (Clearly I did not take this PARTICULAR photograph.  I don't own a plane.  Duh.)

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This property has one main house and THREE additional houses... plus a lake... with fish in it!  That little house in the distance there is the guest house!  The guest house is basically my dream house.

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See?  How cute is that?

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You also get this amazing view...

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and you can go the the movies whenever you want, in your own home!

Next?

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I got a new family member this weekend!  My cousin Beau married Elizabeth, and my family is so happy!  It was a beautiful wedding in Hilton Head.  I just love family events, and this one was no different.  It's so nice when we can all get together.

One funny thing from the weekend... I caught the bouquet.

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It was sort of by accident.  FOR REAL.  See those two girls in front of me?  The bouquet bounced off their hands and was flying in the air.  THIS IS NOT A JOKE.  I thought to myself, "the flowers are too pretty to hit the ground!"  So then I sort of lept for them in a very awkward/unladylike way, and BOOM.  I got the bouquet.

Believe it or not.

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It was my very first time catching a bouquet, and I was THRILLED.

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On the other hand, Jimmy looked terrified.

That's all I've got for now.  See ya!

P.S. Enter my contest by choosing your favorite listing!  Please.  I asked nicely.

P.P.S.

Charlotte's the cutest dog in the entire world.

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