The ties that bind us…

After a long day of homeschooling, real estate transactions, IT recruitment AND being mommy to dancing princesses -literally – Mini Me #2

it was nice to get out and take a stroll up to The Grounds Coffeehouse at the Skylofts. The atmosphere was everything you would expect and want in a growing city neighborhood.

Great music, comfortable seating, good conversation and best of all- well priced and made warm beverages! My daughters talked about the White Hot Chocolate on the walk home, and how I should have ordered another round ‘to go’ as well. I had a Mocha Latte with whipped cream and chocolate syrup… I almost ordered another when I remembered it was after 7; staying up to watch the walls at midnight was NOT an option.

The spirit of unity and ‘for the growth of OUR community’ resonated off the owners, Carlos and Tamara. You get a sense that it’s not all about the money for them.. and judging by the way my girls continued to beg me to buy cookies- for them either. (Thank you Tamara for the cookies!)

While my husband vibes with Carlos on topics ranging from Brooklyn, Redman to the changes in the West End… I was able to capture a mother son moment which made my heart proud. You can tell the two boys, (Harrison 10 and Benny 7) are proud of their parents, paving the way for these future entrepreneurs.

In all my picture taking, I neglected to capture a clear picture of Benny- who entertained my girls and has been officially deemed “the boy with the coolest cars”lol…. I’ll be sure to take another on my next visit.

I’m excited about this Coffeehouse, which caters to everyone; families, students, professionals, seniors and anyone in between. Stop in, I know you will agree it is certainly an added benefit to living in the West End.

The Grounds Coffeehouse @ Skylofts

898 Oak Street, Atlanta 30310

Free Wi-Fi

Art Exhibits

Open Mic Nights Every Wednesday

Children’s Reading Hour Saturday morning

Morning coffee delivery service for Skyloft Tenants

The Grounds- West End Specialty Coffee House

Finally! The West End will soon have our own specialty coffee house (specialty Tea too, for tea lovers like myself).

The Grounds will have a “soft” opening this Thursday. Located within the Sky Lofts retail space (ground floor). I’m positive The Grounds will soon be our favorite place to relax.

Warm drinks, WiFi, comfy sofa’s, local art , open mic nights- I’ll take it!

This is a family owned and operated business of residents within our community, let’s show our support- presence and financial- to ensure their success. I’ll be there to check it out tomorrow and will report back with some pictures!

Announcement from 1st V.P. Chair of WEND

Hi Neighbors,

Please come to Tuesday’s WEND meeting at 7pm at the West End Library 525 Peeples St.  Ceremonial Certificates of Appreciation will be presented to all who worked in the Beltline Clean up project. It should be a great meeting in its own right (announcing a new sit down restaurant on RDA), and besides,  it would cost a $1.00 each in postage to mail the flat laying certificates!!  Future Beltline events will be noted too. 
  

Meet the many new West End residents who indicate they are coming too.

The WEND Christmas Party on Dec. 15,  6-10pm is being hosted this year by Carl & Liz Nes at 517 Peeples St. Our traditional Neighborhood Christmas Party is a potluck affair since it is a party from all of us to all of us.  Carl & Liz are asking your help in Pot Luck planning. Reach us at 404-755-7832 

The party is Titled “WEND & Friends” and is a celebration of our neighbors and friends of the neighborhood. We want to invite some of the many non West Enders who have been a great help to us throughout the year. Your suggestions for special invitees is appreciated.

Please volunteer for decorating or in other ways including phone calling, hosting and event supervising evening of the Party. Decorator volunteers will prepare the inside and outside of the house beginning on Dec 1 from 1-5pm

Hor D’oeuvres Style Food Provision Requests will be grouped as follows. As we get closer Carl will ask for dish selections and commitments. For now, just be thinking about the date and dish you would like to bring.

Meat Dishes

Veggie Dishes

Cheese Trays

Soft Drinks

Deserts

Wine & Liquor

Cash Contributions

Some ideas included below, but your favorites are always best. 

Assorted Quiche
Assorted Turnovers
Mushroom Parcels
Swedish Meatballs or BBQ Meatballs
Pizza Fingers
Spring Rolls
Bacon Wrapped Pineapple
Cheese Balls
Beef Shish KebabsVegetables & Dip
Mini Puff Pastry Shells filled with:
Egg Salad
Tuna Salad
Pate
Cream Cheese & Shrimp
Cream Cheese & Ham
Cream Cheese & Smoked Salmon

Cheese & Fruit Tray

Sausage Rolls
Assorted Quiche
Assorted Turnovers
Mushroom Parcels
Swedish Meatballs or BBQ Meatballs
Pizza Fingers
Spring Rolls
Bacon Wrapped Pineapple
Cheese Balls
Beef Shish Kebabs

Cold
Vegetables & Dip
Mini Puff Pastry Shells filled with:
Egg Salad
Tuna Salad
Pate
Cream Cheese & Shrimp
Cream Cheese & Ham
Cream Cheese & Smoked Salmon

 
 

Carl Nes

Historic West End

517 Peeples St., SW

Atlanta, GA  30310

404-755-7832

770-356-8515 cell

 Sausage Rolls