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You’re Invited to Our Summer Social on Thursday!

Remember earlier this summer?   We began turning The Market District into an art gallery in The Art of Summer Living. Locally owned shops, salons & restaurants created  partnerships to showcase local art,  and the response has been tremendous!

This Thursday and Saturday, we are inviting everyone to a Summer Social to enjoy the art walk. We’re serving up lemonade, iced tea, wine, cookies or
cupcakes in the sweet summer gallery.

Come on it to Simply Entertaining and visit with Pattie Maney!

Pairings Include:  

A la Provence - Page Webster  
Anthony’s WF Grill - Michael Brennan
Bedfellows – Nina Allen Freeman and Gina Weaver
Bela Lili Gifts - Debra Brienen
Chrysalis Fabrics - Pam Talley and Lisa Ruark
Furniture Showcase  & Design - Randy Brienen
Gidgets Boutique - Suzanne Conner
Glasshopper Gifts - Carla Parris
Honeytree Natural Foods - Barby Moro
Morelias Mexican - Vera Sorenson
Narcissus – Rene Lynch
Old Town Café – Richard Bass
Premier Health & Fitness Center - Jill Quadagno
Simply Entertaining (T) – Pattie Maney
So Pure Salon  - Audrey Peaty
Spriggs Laid Back Luxe -
Super Suds - Wm Lamb
Ten Thousand Villages (S) Roopali Kambo
That’s Mine Gifts - Kathleen Carter
The Polka Dot Press (S) – Suzanne Conner

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Art, dining, Exit 203, local, locally owned, Market Street, shopping, Tallahassee, FL, The Market District Tallahassee, Uncategorized

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Happy Everything Ya’ll

Tallahassee’s Laura Johnson & Susie Murray are making the news yet again! And it’s so much fun to know that they are from our small town; we pretty proud! Featured in the Cooking with Paula Deen’s ‘Cookbook Corner’ on page 46 of the latest edition, they chose to share one of the author’s favorite recipes – the Sweet Chili Noodle Salad! Yum!! Click here to see the entire feature…
 


If you don’t already have your copy of HAPPY EVERYTHING, be sure to stop by Coton-Colors in The Market District! They are conveniently located at 1355 Market Street , Tallahassee, FL 32312.
850-668-0149
Email: shop@coton-colors.com

Store Hours:
Monday – Friday 9:00-6:00
Saturday 10:00-4:00

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cookbook, Exit 203, I-10 and Thomasville, local, locally owned, Market Street, Monogramming, Sales & Special Promotions, shopping, stationary, Tallahassee, FL, The Market District Tallahassee, Uncategorized

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Lovely Pineapple Flower Cupcakes

Yes, this is a totally edible cupcake. The flower looks freshly picked from your garden, but in reality, it’s food.

Follow us on Pinterest and you’ll discover this “how-to” and so much more. District merchants are showcased and events as well. If you’re not on Pinterest today, please sign up and be sure to follow The Market District at www.Pinterest.com/MktDistrict. See you there!

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dining, Exit 203, Farmer's Market, I-10 and Thomasville, local, locally owned, Pinterest, Sales & Special Promotions, shopping, shopping clothing consignment, Tallahassee, FL, The Market District Tallahassee

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BEDFELLOWS on Market Street

The Spring Event is here!

TODAY! Buy something you LOVE and save $$
$10.00 off $50.00 purchase
$30.00 off $150.00 purchase
$50.00 off $250.00 purchase

Excludes Ella Pearl, Ex Voto and Special Orders!

When is the last time you stopped into Bedfellows? A long-established Tallahassee tradition, Bedfellows has been enjoying their new shop location on Market Street in the district for nearly a year. Owner Gina Proctor loves sharing her expertise and hometown hospitality when visitors and long-time customers drop by. She offers a wonderful selection of old favorites and the latest in affordable luxuries, fine linens, gifts & accessories. You’ll find the perfect hostess or baby shower gift and a little something for yourself; resting assured you’ll receive the quality you’ve come to expect from Bedfellows. With an updated selection, all the great new items have been chosen with you in mind.

Remember, a visit to Bedfellows is a pleasure for the senses. Inviting aromatic candles & sachets welcome you to come in. Soft cuddly baby plushes are perfect for any new arrival. If entertaining is your forte, you’ll love the beautiful & functional selection of Beatriz Ball. Affordable and unusual birthday gifts make Bedfellows in the Gallery our favorite go-to place.

Bedfellows
1495 Market Street
Tallahassee, FL32312
(850) 893-1713
http://www.Facebook.com/BedfellowsTallahassee
http://www.Twitter.com/Bedfellows

Crabtree & Evelyn, Trapp, Vera Bradley, Thymes, Claire Burke, Peacock Alley, Matouk, sferra Brothers, Down Town, Bunnies by the Bay & Lady Primrose makes Bedfellows the ultimate source for fine bedding, personal accessories & gifts.

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Exit 203, I-10 and Thomasville, local, locally owned, Sales & Special Promotions, shopping, Tallahassee, FL, The Market District Tallahassee

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Work Ethic? Look no further than your local shops for the best example!

Little more than a year ago, Tallahassee Mayor John Marks declared the second Saturday of each month as LOCAL BUSINESS SATURDAY. This small business focused campaign brought much needed attention to our local families who own small businesses and live in our neighborhoods. Their children go to school with our children and our families go to church together. That’s life – that’s the way it’s done in America and we need to support local business. These small business owners give it their all to build and maintain a successful business. If you question your work ethic, just get to know your local shop owner or restauranteur. This willingness to go against the odds, sets a perfect example. If you’re serious about work and success, here is a great  BLOG - Building Personal Strength

―”Striving for success without hard work
is like trying to harvest
where you haven’t planted.”
David Bly, American politician (1952)

The Value of a Work Ethic – 10 Great Quotes
What kind of work do you do? Whatever it is, much depends on your willingness to work your buns off when it counts.
It‘s amazing what you can get done … more

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dining, Exit 203, I-10 and Thomasville, local, locally owned, Sales & Special Promotions, shopping, shopping clothing consignment, stationary, Tallahassee, FL, The Market District Tallahassee

TEAM – are you a player?

Small family businesses have proven for years that working hard and smart can often times yield the fruit of great success. I’ve known many who have worked day and night, year round to achieve the dream. Most likely if you’re successful, then the storefront next to you will enjoy the residual effect. Hurrah! That’s a good thing. It’s all about working together that makes a shopping community a true destination. Not one successful business has made it alone; employees, mentors, account executives, etc all benefit the end result. Henry Ford once said, “Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.”

There are those who enjoy being on a team and thrive when working as a team player committed to the effort. Although many have moments of leadership, some would rather support – and run in the same direction with others for the common good. Have you ever read the acronym TEAM – Together Everyone Achieves More? It’s a bit hokey, but ever so true. There is a place for everyone on the team to use their talents and be a team player.

Below are several key points. Most are old common sense, good work ethic principles that never go out of style. But take a look at the list to see what areas of personal improvement might benefit you in relation to the larger group. Then follow the link to Marty Brounstein’s article to expand on the principle.

Ten Qualities of an Effective Team Player

By Marty Brounstein (source DUMMIES.COM)

If you were choosing team members for a business team in your organization, who would the best team players be? Assuming that people have the right technical skills for the work to be done, what other factors would you use to select your team members?

Teams need strong team players to perform well. But what defines such people?

  1. Demonstrates reliability
  2. Communicates constructively
  3. Listens actively
  4. Functions as an active participant
  5. Shares openly and willingly
  6. Cooperates and pitches in to help
  7. Exhibits flexibility
  8. Shows commitment to the team
  9. Works as a problem-solver
  10. Treats others in a respectful and supportive manner

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dining, Exit 203, I-10 and Thomasville, local, locally owned, shopping, shopping clothing consignment, stationary, Tallahassee, FL, Uncategorized

Food Drive Drop Off Locations

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We’re now accepting your non-perishable foods at the following locations between today and November 30th. The Market District merchants will kick off the PEAS IN A POD Food Drive to benefit America’s Second Harvest of the Big Bend with a press conference on Saturday, November 12th. At 10:30 AM, City of Tallahassee and Leon County will launch the event, along with Second Harvest’s Executive Director, Cheryl Phoenix.

We’re asking Tallahassee and area residents to bring non-perishable food to the district shops and businesses. Some businesses may offer incentives to encourage greater giving. We’ll add those to the POD in hopes of filling it up for Second Harvest.

Second Harvest also accepts CASH DONATIONS.
Click the link above or use your Smartphone

 

Adams Insurance
Awards 4U/Glasshopper Gifts
Bedfellows
Bloom Room Florist
Carriage Shop
Chrysalis Fine Fabrics
Consignments by Jane
Design and More
Don’s Shoe Repair Eldridge Shoes
Firefly Pottery Studio
Honeytree Natural Foods
Jersey Mikes Subs
Kids Pointe/Fashion Pointe
Lofty Pursuits
My Favorite Books
My Favorite Things
My Kids a la Mode
Nic’s Big & Tall
Prime Meridian Bank
Simply Entertaining
So Pure Salon
Spriggs Laid Back Luxe
Super-Suds
Tasty Pastry
Ten Thousand Villages
That’s Mine Monogramming & Gifts
The Polka Dot Press
Weight Watchers
Zone 5 Bike Café

Special thanks to our event sponsors:
America’s Second Harvest of the Big Bend
Awards 4U/Glasshopper Gifts
City of Tallahassee
CMC Properties/MktSq
Prime Meridian Bank
The Market District

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and non perishable food items, dining, Farmer's Market, meridian bank, pod storage unit, Sales & Special Promotions, shopping, ten thousand villages

Food Drive to Kick Off this Saturday!

District Merchants Kick Off Food Drive for America’s Second Harvest of the Big Bend

  • Tallahassee, Florida – The Market District is hosting a food drive and inviting Tallahassee and surrounding area residents to drop off donations at the PEAS IN A POD event beginning November 12th. The launch, in connection with Local Business Saturday, will commence with a press conference on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 10:30 AM on Market Street. Representatives from the City of Tallahassee, Second Harvest of the Big Bend and local businesses will be on hand setting the example with personal donations.

    In an attempt to provide assistance through these difficult economic times, merchants on Timberlane Road and Market Street will collect non-perishable foods at their businesses. Thanks to PODS, one of the event sponsors of PEAS IN A POD, a POD storage unit will be on location in the district from November 12 – 30.

  • “Our hope is that all merchants will create an “in-store” incentive for customers to bring non-perishable food items for Second Harvest”, says Ten Thousand Villages Store Manager, Sherry Kelly. “Originally we were going to host a one-day collection as part of Second Saturday, but realizing the tremendous need in our area, we decided to receive donations through November 30th.” Throughout the nearly month-long campaign, merchants will bring collected food items to the POD where it will be picked up and distributed via America’s Second Harvest of the Big Bend.

  • According to Second Harvest statistics,(www.fightinghunger.org) 1 in 6 residents in the Big Bend struggles with hunger. Their mission is to feed the hungry in the Big Bend and to educate and engage the community in the fight against hunger. The Market District sponsors recognize the need and are more than glad to give back to the community. Local sponsors include CMC Properties, Awards4U, Glasshopper Gifts, PODS, Prime Meridian Bank and The Market District.

  • Participating Drop-Off Locations:
    Adams Insurance
    Awards 4U/Glasshopper Gifts
    Bedfellows
    Bloom Room Florist
    Carriage Shop
    Chrysalis Fine Fabrics
    Consignments by Jane
    Design and More
    Eldridge Shoes
    Firefly Pottery Studio
    Honeytree Natural Foods
    Jersey Mikes Subs
    Kids Pointe/Fashion Pointe
    Lofty Pursuits
    My Favorite Books
    My Favorite Things
    My Kids a la Mode
    Nic’s Big & Tall
    Prime Meridian Bank
    Simply Entertaining
    So Pure Salon
    Spriggs Laid Back Luxe
    Super-Suds
    Tasty Pastry
    Ten Thousand Villages
    That’s Mine Monogramming & Gifts
    The Polka Dot Press
    Weight Watchers
    Zone 5 Bike Café

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The Tallahassee Farmer’s Market

At the pavilion in The Market District
1415 Timberlane Road, 32312

Pick up locally grown food at the Farmer’s Market. Turkey Hill Farmis proud to be Certified Naturally Grown! Certified Naturally Grown (CNG) is a non-profit organization offering certification programs tailored for small-scale, direct-market farmers and beekeepers using natural methods.

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dining, Farmer's Market, shopping

The Polka Dot Press

Stop by to visit the new location of The Polka Dot Press on Market Street. Say hello to Kim & Nancy, sign up for their 2nd Saturday Workshops, order your custom stationary, wine labels & more for the holidays. You’ll be so glad to find another new shop in The Market District.

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custom labels, shopping, stationary

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