1. shopping
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2013
Marketplace
presented by
The Medical Center Auxiliary
and Premier Sponsor
Willis Investment Counsel
Preview Party:
Thursday, November 7
6:30–9:30 p.m.
Friday, November 8
9:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 9
9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Gainesville Civic Center
Complimentary Valet Service
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Mark your calendar!
Please join us as we celebrate the 22nd annual Marketplace
weekend! We look forward to an exciting event filled with an
enticing assortment of more than 70 merchants from eight
states that you are sure to enjoy.
One hundred percent of the proceeds raised from
Marketplace 2013 and 2014 will benefit Safe Kids
Gainesville/Hall County, which is an initiative within The
Medical Center Foundation’s Healthy Journey Campaign.
2013 Marketplace Tri-Chairs:
Emily Embry, Kristin Daniel, Ellen Toms
We invite you to be sure and attend the Preview Party
from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 7th, at the Gainesville
Civic Center. Preview Party is such a fun evening and an
exciting opportunity to sneak a peek and purchase those
unique, one-of-a-kind items you may miss if you don’t attend.
Enjoy an evening of shopping, visiting with friends,
bidding on silent and live auction items,
along with a delicious assortment of heavy
hors d’oeuvres, including those popular
chocolate macaroons, and cash bars
provided by Scott’s Downtown.
You may also be the lucky winner of a shopping voucher,
compliments of The Medical Center Auxiliary and Willis
Investment Counsel. Preview Party attendees receive a
complimentary admission to return anytime during
Marketplace hours Friday and Saturday.
Preview Party tickets are $45 with a return admission over
the weekend. Also, you may now purchase Preview Party
tickets online at nghs.com/tickets. General admission tickets
are $5 and children 12 and under are admitted free. You may
also enjoy complimentary valet and shuttle services
throughout the event.
Please join us in conveying our genuine appreciation to
Willis Investment Counsel for partnering with The Medical
Center Auxiliary for the fifth consecutive year as the Premier
Sponsor of Marketplace. Bob Willis and all partners of the
firm are to be commended for such outstanding support of
our community’s healthcare.
Marketplace is now in its 22nd year thanks to a
tremendous amount of community and volunteer leadership
provided by committee members, and we ask for your
continued involvement and support by promoting this year’s
event to your family, friends, neighbors and newcomers.
For more information or to purchase tickets, please call
770-219-1830 or visit nghs.com/marketplace.
We thank you in advance for your support and look
forward to seeing you at Marketplace to benefit a very
worthwhile cause – Safe Kids Gainesville/Hall County!
100% of Proceeds Benefit Safe Kids Gainesville/Hall County
Safe Kids Gainesville/Hall County works to prevent accidental childhood injury, the leading killer
of children age 14 and under in the U.S. Safe Kids Gainesville/Hall County is a member of Safe
Kids Worldwide, a global network of organizations dedicated to preventing accidental injury. Safe
Kids Gainesville/Hall County was founded in 1992 and is led by Northeast Georgia Medical Center. In addition to the Medical
Center, the coalition is made up of numerous community agencies, including the Gainesville City Police Department, Hall
County Sheriff’s Office, Gainesville City Fire Department, Hall County Fire & EMS, Georgia Department of Natural Resources,
Hall County Extension Service, Army Corps of Engineers, Hall County and Gainesville City school systems and many others.
The coalition focuses its efforts on the prevention of childhood injury in the following areas: occupant safety, fire safety, water
safety, home safety and bike safety.
Original Paintings, Copper Sculpture and Pottery by
Gainesville/Hall Local Artists
Preview
It’s a Party!
Enjoy a fun evening to
benefit a great cause!
Thursday, November 7
6:30 – 9:30 p.m. • $45 per person
The Preview Party is a great opportunity to visit with
friends, and shop before Marketplace opens to the public.
Enjoy a great assortment of heavy hors d' ouevres and
cash bars. Guests also may bid on these and many more
exciting silent and live auction items!
• Elizabeth Embry, “Tis the Season” D-stressed Designs, Marketplace
Feature Artist
• Judy Black, North Georgia Farm Oil Painting
• Janet Cornett, Oil Painting
• Dr. Philip Zoercher, Hand thrown Pottery
• Mary Hart Wilheit, Copper Sculpture
• Dr. John Hemmer, Beech Vase
Exciting stays you are sure to enjoy!
• The Chateau, a seven bedroom luxury home in Highlands,
N.C. compliments of Paul and Glenna Maney
• Brasstown Valley Resort and Spa, Young Harris, Ga.
• The King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort, St. Simons Island
with a shopping spree
• Georgia Gameday Center
• Downtown Chattanooga Courtyard by Marriott with a car for
the weekend courtesy of McKibbon Hotel Group and Milton
Martin Honda
• Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta
• The Inn at Serenbe, a beautiful countryside of Palmetto, Ga.
• Glen Ella Springs Inn
Adventure in the Outdoors
• Quail Hunt & lunch for four with Philip Wilheit
• 2014 Petit Le Mans – Road Atlanta
• Adventure Tour - North Georgia Canopy Tours
Game Packages and Golf
• Atlanta Braves tickets courtesy of Clorox
• Atlanta Falcons Tickets courtesy of Abb Hayes
• Chicopee Woods Golf Package
Relax on Lake Sidney Lanier
• BBQ dinner cruise for 30 people compliments of Memorial
Park Funeral Home
• Sailing adventure with Roger Sulhoff for four with lunch
and beverages
Fine Wines, Beers, Gourmet Dinner, or a Pie Party
• Collection of fine wines courtesy of Dallas & Bobbie Gay,
Tommy & Dana Gay, Jock & Joyce Hornor, J. Lohr Vineyards
and Winery, Ann Nixon, Dr. Bruce Nixon, Dr. Rafael and
Angie Pascual
• Private Wine Dinner for six – Chef selected 4-5 course meal
by Scott’s Downtown
• Whistle Pig Beer Experience – National Judge and local
brewmaster, Richard Foote & Whistle Pig Brewing Co.
• A fun Buttermilk Pie Making Party for the girls
Relax and Retreat
• In Town 3 Hour Retreat Package – The Spa on Green Street
• Aveda Products and Massage – Princeton Salon and Spa
Great Fun for Children
• Custom playhouse by Richard Padgham
• American Girl Kit Doll and Book
• Center for Puppetry Arts Performance
• Interactive Neighborhood for Kids
Merchant Spotlights
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Buttermilk Pie Co.
Buttermilk Pie Co. in Gainesville creates pies from scratch using the finest
ingredients. The pies crusts are made with all real butter and rolled by hand. They
pride themselves on preserving the quality and taste of their pies by using farm fresh
ingredients and produce from local growers
whenever possible.
From corporate to personal gifts, to weddings and
special events, they customize each pie to fit your
needs while striving to exceed your expectations.
They offer beautiful custom packaging and shipping
all over the US. Their all butter pie crust is sure to
satisfy and bring joy to the most discerning of tastes.
Carolyn Wicher Silk
Come see beautiful hand dyed silk made with
French dyes and assorted techniques to create
one-of-a-kind pieces of wearable art from Carolyn
Wicher Silk of Atlanta. Her work is 100% silk and
features non-toxic dyes with lovely flowers, birds,
abstract leaf designs and intricate gardens. Items
range from scarves, shawls, ponchos, jackets, pants,
tops and jewelry using silk as a component and
they are 100% washable. They make gorgeous gifts!
Charleston Shoe Co.
Charleston Shoe Co. offers an affordable, comfortable and versatile shoe for the everyday woman. Their many cobblestonesto-cocktails shoe styles are geared toward the modern woman who needs to be on her feet and stay fashionable all day long!
Walk through the cobblestone streets of Charleston, then dance into evening cocktail parties in a pair of shoes that won’t let
you down. All of their styles are custom
designed to be both comfortable and
stylish and the sturdy construction will
last for many years. Don’t hesitate to
pick up a pair today…. you’ll want one
in every style!
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Ciao Bella Boutique
Ciao Bella Boutique (“Hello Beautiful”) from
Montgomery, Ala., offers unique and one of a kind
pieces including Glenda Gies vintage inspired
handmade handbags, clutches, totes, wristlets, coin
purses, cosmetic bags and pins.
They shop at markets in Atlanta, New York, Las
Vegas, Texas, NC, and abroad and buy the highest
quality of merchandise offered. Ciao Bella Boutique
welcomes the opportunity to earn your trust and
deliver you the best service in the retail industry.
johnnie-O
johnnie-O from Santa Monica, Calif., is an
apparel and lifestyle brand that merges the
casual West Coast style with the refined East
Coast feel. From its humble beginning as just
an ordinary polo shirt, the johnnie-O line has
evolved into an apparel and lifestyle brand
distinctly defined as "west coast prep.” Items
for men, women and children now include shirts, belts, hats, socks, sweatshirts
and other specialty items including all weather shorts, the "wedge" collar pique
polo, as well as johnnie-O Golf Skins. The brand has attracted the likes of celebrity
personalities including NFL quarterback Drew Brees, tennis legend Pete Sampras,
baseball ace Barry Zito, as well as actors Adrian Grenier of "Entourage," Luke
Wilson, and brother, Chris O'Donnell. Additionally, johnnie-O sponsors the racing
efforts of GT superstar and recent Rolex Series Rookie of the year, Tim George Jr.
La Maisonette
La Maisonette, a small
French store located in the
Collection of Forsyth in
Cumming, Ga., offers
holiday and home décor
and body products. La Maisonette reflects a very calm and peaceful atmosphere and caters to
many different lifestyles. They travel to many shows to find that one-of-a-kind item. Come see
their items accented in silver glitter along with greens and reds that truly makes an appearance
during the holiday season.
Pet Pleasers Bakery
Pet Pleasers Bakery located in Gainesville, Ga., is the only pet
bakery in northeast Georgia. They make fresh pet treats
daily as well as special occasion cakes for your special pet!
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Quite a Pair Keepsakes
Quite a Pair Keepsakes located in Eatonton, Ga., makes one-of-a-kind, custom made
frames made from reclaimed materials. Each original frame is made from salvaged
wood which is cut, sanded, painted, stained and distressed by hand. Because of the
reclaimed materials, each piece is unique and the occasional imperfection only adds
to its character. These frames would make perfect holiday gifts for family, friends,
teachers and everyone on your list!
Silver Olé
Silver Olé from New York, N.Y., has been in existence for 15 years and had its beginnings in sterling silver jewelry and pewter
giftware. All the sterling silver is .925 in quality and made by the world-renowned silversmiths of Taxco, Mexico. Each piece
of Mexican pewter is hand-crafted by artisans and polished to a beautiful shine to enhance your home and table. They also
offer freshwater pearls from East Asia, brass jewelry by Jan Michaels of San Fransisco, Calif., and ornaments made of leaves
and shells preserved and dipped in silver.
Smart Glass Jewelry
Smart Glass Jewelry from Atlanta, Ga., believes in recycling! Each piece of
handmade jewelry from Smart Glass Jewelry features recycled glass, silver, brass, or
gold fill. Look closely! You’ll see some of your favorite products in a whole new
light. The colorful glass used in this recycled line is individually selected and cut
from an empty bottle ensuring each Smart Glass Jewelry piece is an original work of
art. Recycling…It’s a smart way to look good!
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Marketplace
2013 Merchants
2 Bear Boutique &
Baby Bear (Gainesville)
Hot Squeeze (Deactur)
All purpose sauces & rubs
Home decor and baby items
AD Mathis (Gainesville)
Men’s clothing - ties, shirts, etc.
Affordable Accessories (Oakwood)
Clothing, purses, candles, and gifts
Amore dei Cani (Charlotte, NC)
Shoes, accessories with medallions for animal
lovers
beca designs (Colbert)
Recycled glass bottle jewelry and home decor
Best Friends Finds (Dunwoody)
Christmas and collegiate décor
Billie’s Pecans and More
(Crenshaw, MS)
Homemade flavors of pecans, toffee,
coffee cakes, cheese crispies
Bohemian Bird (Roswell)
One-of-a-kind pieces and designer clothing
Butterfly Cottage (Macon)
Handmade sterling silver jewelry, scarves, apparel,
handbags, billfolds, spa items
Buttermilk Pie Co. (Gainesville)
Homemade pies in several flavors
Carol’s Closet (Gainesville)
Ladies’ apparel and accessories
Carolyn Wicher Silk (Atlanta)
Hand dyed 100% silk scarves, ponchos, jackets,
pants, tops and jewelry
Catherine Goolsby, Transformative Arts
(Decatur)
Sterling silver and copper, art, jewelry
Catherine Wendahl (Atlanta)
Handknit fashion shawls and scarves with unusual
base yarns and beads
Challenged Child & Friends (Gainesville)
Holiday cards
Charleston Shoe Co. (Savannah)
Hand-sewn women’s shoes
Ciao Bella
Boutique
(Montgomery, AL)
Glenda Gies vintage inspired handmade handbags,
clutches, totes, bags and pins
Dazzl Jewelry (Alpharetta)
High quality fashion sterling silver jewelry,
handbags and scarves
Discovery Toys (Atlanta)
Top quality, unique, unconditionally guaranteed
educational toys, books
Dove Chocolate Discoveries (Lilburn)
Dove chocolate snacks & sweets, health and
wellness products, cooking accessories
D-stressed Designs (Gainesville)
Distress painted furniture & art
Earth Soaps (Mt. Airy)
Handmade soaps/scents, bath accessories
House About It (Atlanta)
Unique women’s apparel, embroidered
boots, belts
House Dressing Interiors (Gainesville)
Home decor, furniture, accessories
Iron Accents (Clermont)
Metal and iron home decor, florals, gifts
Jim Norton & Barbara Allen Jewelry
(Athens)
Handmade fabricated jewelry & metal items
johnnie-O (Santa Monica, CA)
West Coast preppy clothing for the whole family
just add honey tea company (Atlanta)
Artisan-blended full-leaf teas
La Maisonette (Cumming)
Holiday decor and body products
Lacey Grace Gourmet Goods (Gainesville)
Elachee Nature Science Center
(Gainesville) Nature-related gifts
Gourmet toffees and brittles
Elation (Andersonville)
Unique vintage glass and metal pieces
Personalized gifts, giftwear, accessories
Family Jewels & Purse Strings
(Gainesville, FL)
High end custom clothing, jewelry, gifts
Gainesville Ballet Company
Nutcrackers, ornaments, ballet items
Gift N’ Green (Cumming)
Earth-friendly recycled products
Gift Nook, Riverside Pharmacy (Gainesville)
Unique gifts
GiftWorks (Atlanta)
Hors d’oeuvre plates, spreaders, napkins
Grit & Grace (Newnan)
Hip collection of handmade clothing
Helping Hands Foreign Missions (Buford)
Unique, handmade items from Africa & Bolivia
Honey Bunny Gifts (Cumming)
Ladies’ scarves, purses, tumblers, collegiate gifts
Lbg Cast Off Glass Designs (Atlanta)
Majestic Child (Blue Ridge)
Children’s apparel
Martin Furniture & Design (Gainesville)
Home furnishings, accessories, gifts
Mena Mae Children’s Boutique
(Gainesville)
Children’s clothes and gifts
Mona Lisa Designs (Atlanta)
Handcrafted jewelry with pearls, gems
Monograms for Me (Alpharetta)
Christmas stockings, pillowcases, baskets, gifts
My Daily Bread (Cleveland)
Organic-baked goods
Nest Feathers (Oakwood)
Home accessories, gift & boutique items
NYR Organic (Alpharetta)
Certified organic skin care, candles, colognes
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Pearl Couture (Marietta)
Stephanie Kenney Designs (Atlanta)
Pet Pleasers Bakery (Gainesville)
Sweet Acre Farms (Alto)
Premier Patio (Gainesville)
Sydney’s Dollhouse (Montezuma)
Quite A Pair Keepsakes (Eatonton)
The Gift Box (Gainesville)
Riley Clay Designs (Gainesville)
The Honey Baked Ham Company (Gainesville)
Handcrafted pearl and leather jewelry, clothes
Pet treats
Outdoor furniture and accessories
Earrings, necklaces, bracelets, cuffs
Gourmet caramel apples
Children’s apparel, dolls
Custom made frames made from reclaimed materials
Handcrafted jewely and apparel line of graphic tees,
headbands and scarves
Unique gifts
Boxed lunches
The Medical Center Auxiliary (Gainesville)
Red Clay Tupperware (Gainesville)
Susan Snaps & Incredible Southern Poundcakes
Feature Art Notecards
Sara Hayes, 2013 Charity Ball
Belle of the Ball Candidate
The Rooster’s Perch (Gainesville)
All products with lifetime warranty
Handpainted sports shadow boxes and paintings on canvas
Handmade jewelry & Gainesville t-shirts
The Shamrock and Peach (Roswell)
Silver Girl (McDonough)
Victorian & antique silver, clip earrings, gifts
Irish products including art and framed photography,
pottery, linens and books
Silver Olé (New York, NY)
Usborne Children’s Books (Alpharetta)
SilverWear (Woodstock)
White Interiors (Dawsonville)
Artisan made Pewter serveware and jewelry
Sterling silver jewely designed with pearls,
monogrammed jewelry
Smart Glass Jewelry (Atlanta)
Children’s books & gifts
Home accessories and holiday decor
Be Sure to Visit The Artsy Garden
Zola Jewelry (Charleston, SC)
on the Green Street Porch. Thanks
Handcrafted jewelry with mixed metals, leather
Glass bottle jewelry
The Artsy Garden
Silent Auction
to many generous donors within
Smith’s (Duluth)
Kitchen, bath, garden gifts, candles, women’s gifts
the community, you are sure to
enjoy bidding on a great
A special thank you to these local non-profits
participating as Marketplace merchants to benefit
Safe Kids Gainesville/Hall County:
Challenged Child & Friends
Elachee Nature Science Center
Gainesville Ballet Company
Helping Hands Foreign Missions
The Rooster’s Perch
assortment of garden related items.
The silent auction begins at
Preview Party on Nov. 7, and
continues through 3 p.m., Saturday,
Nov. 9. Place your bid on unique
garden items to benefit a very
worthwhile cause.
Susan Snaps & Incredible
Southern Poundcakes Make
Delicious Gifts!
The Medical Center Auxiliary volunteers will be selling Susan
Snaps, a gourmet gingersnap
and Incredible Southern
Poundcakes. All proceeds will
benefit Safe Kids
Gainesville/Hall County. Susan
Snaps are made in Atlanta and
have been featured on Rachel
Ray as the “snack of the day.”
The owners developed the
gingersnap to help family
endure chemo treatments –
ginger being a natural stomach
soother. Incredible Southern
Poundcakes are a perfect blend of the family’s century old recipes
from the late 1800s. They appeared in Paula Deen's magazine as
one of Paula's Picks, and they are believed to be the best pound
cake you will ever taste. Please plan to stop by The Medical
Center Auxiliary booth to make your purchase – Susan Snaps and
Incredible Southern Poundcakes make excellent hostess and
teacher gifts. The Auxiliary will also be selling gift enclosure cards
with feature art by local artist Elizabeth Embry. The note cards will
be great to have on hand for holiday gift giving!
Martin Furniture and Design
Martin Furniture and Design in downtown Gainesville has been in business almost 70 years! Welcome them to Marketplace where
they will showcase many accessories just perfect for holiday decorating and entertaining. They offer plenty of great, affordable gift
items for all the special people in your life and some you may want to treat yourself to! Burlap tree skirts, stockings and runners,
an assortment of ribbon, Kennebunk throws, scarves, holiday-scented candles and even a few jewelry items will be new this year.
And as always, they will have a few stunning furniture pieces on display to complement any home!
Gainesville Ballet
The Gainesville Ballet cast of "The Nutcracker"
will visit from 2 to 4 p.m., Friday, Nov. 8. Bring
the children to enjoy visiting with the cast while
shopping and learn more about the upcoming
2013 Nutcracker performance.
Front Row (L to R)
Emily Embry, Tri-Chair; Ellen Toms,
Tri-Chair; Kristin Daniel, Tri-Chair
Marketplace 2013 Committee
Volunteer with The Medical Center Auxiliary!
If you are interested in volunteering through The Medical Center Auxiliary, with Marketplace,
or a variety of other important volunteer service areas in support of Northeast Georgia Health
System, information is available. Please ask a Marketplace volunteer, staff member or call The
Medical Center Auxiliary at 770-219-1830.
Snack or Lunch with a Friend at the Tea Carts
You are sure to enjoy lunch with friends at Marketplace. Slip out to the Green Street Porch or
down to the Chestatee Room and relax while enjoying a delicious lunch. Marketplace
volunteers will provide friendly, helpful service at booth tea carts. This year Honeybaked
Gainesville is partnering with The Medical Center
Auxiliary to make Honeybaked ham, turkey or
roast beef sandwich boxed lunches with chips and
a delicious cookie available at the Chestatee Room
Tea Cart. You may select a chicken salad or pimento
cheese sandwich or salad with soup on the Green Street Porch, and choose chips and a taste
of dessert. Thank you for supporting Safe Kids Gainesville/Hall County by lunching at the
Tea Carts!
The Medical Center Auxiliary sincerely thanks local artist and former Marketplace
chair, Elizabeth Embry, for donating the Preview Party feature art shown on the
front cover. Elizabeth is the owner of D'stressed Designs where she enjoys focusing
on hand-painted and distressed furniture as well as custom signs. She received an
interior design degree from the University of Georgia in 1993 and has been growing
her business for about five years. Elizabeth is married to Cooper Embry, a native of
Gainesville and they have three children that keep them active. Both Cooper and
Elizabeth enjoy being involved in the community, and she is happy to be involved
with Marketplace again after serving as a tri-chair 2007 and 2008. Please visit
D-stressed Designs and welcome Elizabeth as a Marketplace merchant.
Middle Row
Emily Gaddy, Decorations; Staci
Vinton, Promotion; Meredith
McEver, Finance; Ellison Croft,
Promotion; Callie Hughs, Preview
Party Auction; Maggie Griffin, Artsy
Garden
Back Row
Suzie Hawkins, 2014-2015 Tri-Chair,
Alicia Baugh, Promotion; Amy
Harrison, Hospitality; Jennifer
Bagwell, 2013-2014 Auxiliary
President; Sally Pittman, 2014-2015
Tri-Chair; Amanda Norton, Preview
Party Auction; Morgan Wood, Artsy
Garden; Caroline Nix, Artsy Garden;
Havolynne Saxon, Artsy Garden;
Bonnie-Lynne Wilson, Preview
Party Auction and 2014-2015 Tri-Chair
Not Pictured
Merchants: Carol Carper, Beth
Horton, Jennifer Lefevre;
Decorations: Ashley Rogers,
Courtenay Wishousky, Elizabeth
Thompson, Anslee Wilson, Kelly
Epps, Jennifer Terry, Shelley Davis;
Tabloid: Amy Hulsey; Promotion:
Stephanie Braselton Williams;
Volunteers: Barbara Griffeth,
Caroline Cobb; Hospitality: Amy
Jessup, Meredith West; Preview
Party Auction: Ashley Collins,
Christina Jones, Cindy Vetter,
Dana Johnson, Meg Nivens;
Preview Party Display: Christine Allen
Volunteer Services Staff:
Lynne Allen, Director
Meah Garrison, Coordinator
Teresa Wayne, Business Manager
Vickie Casper, Business Assistant
Kristin Hamilton, Office Coordinator
Non-Profit
Organization
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
Gainesville, GA 30501
Permit No. 6
The Medical Center Auxiliary, Inc.
743 Spring Street
Gainesville, GA 30501
ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED
Thank you to our 2013 Marketplace sponsors! We appreciate your generous support!
Bates, Carter & Co.
J. Geyer Advertising
Mansfield Oil Company
Mom 365 Photography
Regions Bank
Signs By Tomorrow
Specialty Management, Inc.
Stewart, Melvin & Frost, LLP