Thanksgiving in Alpharetta
If you live in Alpharetta, Georgia, or are planning a move here soon, start by visiting Belmont at Park Bridge, and touring our beautiful property to find your next “home sweet home.” Here’s a few reasons why: Located in a top-notch school district Super close to shopping, parks, and many Fortune 100 and 500 companies Open floorplans with fireplaces and kitchens for entertaining For those of us already living at Belmont Park Bridge, we have but one thing to say — we are thankful. Many of us plan to enjoy the day at home visiting friends and neighbors; while some plan to sit back, relax and enjoy the downtime in front of our very own fireplace, cozied up in a Sherpa Throw from Target or a faux fur comforter from nearby Pottery Barn at Avalon just 5 minutes away from Belmont Park Bridge, a/k/a home sweet home. These cozy comforters offer up a stylish way to stay warm, while adding to the warmth of your décor. Here’s a link to the floorplans at Belmont Park Bridge for a peek at our open layout and fireplace locations. And then there is the decision — to eat in or go out for our Thanksgiving meal. With Thanksgiving just days away, you’ve either made all of your ingredient purchases for this traditional feast, or like many, perhaps you are still procrastinating as to whether or not you will cook, throw a Friendsgiving Day, or satisfy that turkey and dressing craving and go out to eat before hitting the pre-black Friday sales. So, if you’re for taking it easy, here’s a few ideas we’ve come up with, just for you! Nothing says Thanksgiving like watching the Macy’s Day Parade to really get into the holiday spirit. Or, if TV is not your game, treat yourself to a good read and a premium bottle of wine from Vino Wine Store on Main Street just a quick trip from nearby Belmont. There’s plenty of restaurants nearby Belmont at Park Bridge to enjoy Thanksgiving mealtime. Take out or eat in at most of the chains — perfect for two or a large group, let the staff at these restaurants worry about making the holiday banquet, setting and clearing the table and cleaning the dishes. Please note you are encouraged to call ahead and confirm the hours with specific locations. Here’s our list: Buca di Beppo – Alpharetta, 2335 Mansell Road, Alpharetta Cracker Barrel, 5580 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta Golden Corral, 915 North Point Drive, Alpharetta IHOP, 870 N Main Street, Alpharetta La Casa Italian Grill, 37 Old Roswell Street, Alpharetta Macaroni Grill, 5045 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta Ruby Tuesday, 6055 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Ruth’s Chris Steak House – Alpharetta, 11655 Haynes Bridge Road, Alpharetta Ted’s Montana Grill, 6100 1st St, Alpharetta Waffle House, 2940 Mansell Road, Alpharetta; 571 S Main Street, Alpharetta; 3319 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta Lastly, if you feel the need to be pampered, waited on and doted over and not in the mood for chains (and want to venture inside the Perimeter), check out these nearby eateries accepting reservations (courtesy of Open Table). Del Frisco’s Grille – Atlanta, 3376 Peachtree Road Maggiano’s – Buckhead, 3368 Peachtree Road The Capital Grille – Buckhead, 255 East Paces Ferry Road Southern Art and Bourbon Bar, 3315 Peachtree Road NE The Palm Atlanta, 3391 Peachtree Road, NE (At the Westin Hotel Buckhead) Ruth’s Chris Steak House – Buckhead, 3285 Peachtree Road The Café & Bar at Mandarin Oriental, 3376 Peachtree Road NE And as always, from all the staff at Belmont Park Bridge, we wish a happy Thanksgiving and holiday season. We’re here to serve you, and are just a phone call away at 770-664-6502.
Perfect Preparation for the Holidays – The Basics
What do The Container Store, Target, and the Pottery Barn at Avalon have in common? Just the best of everything you’ll need to get your place ready for the holidays. The Idea Specialists at Belmont at Park Bridge Apartments, in Alpharetta, have been on the move, looking for ways to make the upcoming holidays easier and more fun for our residents. We’ve completed the research and have a list of things to do in advance to get organized, so you can sit back and relax once the holiday festivities begin. Let’s start with the basics — organizing and cleaning. Sometimes it feels like cleaning your apartment can take an entire day. No need to despair! We’ve compiled a guide with tips and tricks to help you tackle the task quicker than you can spell THANKSGIVING. Let’s get started by breaking down your spaces. Laundry Room The rule of thumb with this room is to keep it organized. Easier said than done. Laundry rooms tend to get cluttered with clothes and cleaning supplies; but simple organizers can turn your laundry room around. The Container Store is a great place to shop for everything for organization. Check-out this Laundry & Ironing Starter Kit, perfect for any apartment home. The kit includes: 1 Rowenta Access Steam Iron, 2 Stacking Laundry Baskets, 1 Compact Accordion Drying Rack, 1 “The Laundress” Signature Detergent, 1 “The Laundress” Stiffen Up Starch and 1 Flip FOLD Laundry Folder. Kitchen This is the place where everyone gathers, right? Do you ever open the door under the sink and immediately close it back due to the mess? This space is a catch-all for an assortment of soaps, sponges, garbage bags, towels…and all of these items tend to mask together. The Container Store also has amazing storage bins and organizers for under the sink. An elegant way to showcase spices, cooking utensils and fruits and veggies, is by incorporating trendy counter organizers. Pottery Barn at Avalon has a variety of options that will clear your counter tops with added décor. Living Room A good place to start in this room is the floors. Pick-up things lying around and run a vacuum over rugs and carpets. Place blankets and magazines in decorative baskets by the couch or in a corner to expose more space. Target has a plethora of options from beautiful wicker, to crate-type baskets. Shop at your local Target to find the storage basket that fits your style and needs. Bathroom A quick way to de-clutter any bathroom is an over the toilet organizer. These organizers can be aesthetically pleasing and help hide bathroom products. We suggest Bed, Bath, and Beyond for the quantity of options at a good price! Take the “chore” out of chores and organize your surroundings to enjoy your space AND the upcoming holiday season.
