Lounge Around Atlanta: Lounging Around Atlanta

Last month I had the chance to do some pretty fun stuff in my favorite city. I went to a formal event hosted by none other than Peter Thomas of the The Real Housewives of Atlanta. The event was held at the Biltmore Hotel in Midtown and was quite fabulous. They served delicious signature cocktails which featured a new caramel flavored liqueur called Lovoka. Peter was honoring men in the Atlanta community that he admired for their work and contributions to the city. Among his honorees were Steve Ewing, owner of Wade Ford, Derek Blanks, photographer extraordinaire, and Atlanta councilman, Kwanza Hall. It was a very elegant evening. The Real Housewives were in the house of course; Phaedra and hubby Apollo as well as Kandi and her new beau. The new housewives, Kenya Moore and Porsha Stewart, were also in attendance. It was a really fun evening.

Felicia and Apollo (RHOA)

And speaking of fun, while there Miguel and I had the opportunity to meet a great couple: Deena and Mike Beasley. They may just like to laugh, cut up and have fun as much as Miguel and I! Besides for being hilarious and a party on wheels, they are both actors. Deena was a host for Mama Dee's (Love and Hip Hop Atlanta) birthday party where incidentally she was officially crowned queen of the South!! Deena a former model and owner of a Modeling Agency had fierce models from her agency there wearing extraordinary fashion throughout the evening. The party took place at a fabulous mansion and was invitation only. The "Love and Hip Hop Atlanta" cast was there and I have to say they were all very friendly and accessible. Mama Dee looked beautiful and was especially gracious. She couldn't stay long because she had appearances to make at various parties hosted in her honor all around the city. It's hard being a Queen!

Speaking of Queens, Michael had a role in the Lifetime Movie: Steel Magnolias which boasted Queen Latifah, Jill Scott, Phylicia Rashad, Adepero Oduye, Alfre Woodard and Condola Rashad among its cast. He plays Jill Scott's (Truvy) husband, Spud. We were invited to attend a party they hosted in Atlanta to view the movie on the night of its nationwide premier. The party was great; good food, a lively crowd and drinks that flowed all night. It was an honor to view the movie with the cast members who attended and the guests who were there to support the Beasleys.