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AUBI & RAMSA ICE CREAM TIPS

Have you discovered AUBI & RAMSA, one of Tampa’s newest hotspots? They make delicious, unique ice cream with alcoholic beverages & spirits - a perfect treat for adults only!

Immediately, you’d think that their cozy, sleek location off of Kennedy near Downtown Tampa would be the perfect place to go after work with friends or a fun date night. However, AUBI & RAMSA is so much more! 

Did you know that AUBI & RAMSA’s boozy ice cream is:

A fantastic and different option for weddings, special events, and birthdays. Their chic mobile set ups allow you to add Aubi & Ramsa to your next special gathering.

Perfect pairing for birthday and wedding cakes.

An elegant alternative or addition to the usual dessert table.

A wonderful option to bring to a dinner party. Gift a pint inside their chic insulated bags rather than the typical bottle of wine.

A sophisticated personal or corporate gift during the holidays or any special occasions.

AMAZING served with champagne. Try a scoop of their Strawberries & Rosé sorbet in a glass of bubbly. Absolutely divine!

An excellent foil for your coffee. Pour a little espresso on top of any of their bourbon options. Out of this world!

Their store is perfectly suited for girl’s nights out, date nights after dinner, birthday celebrations, office gatherings, etc.

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT | BOTANICA INTERNATIONAL DESIGN STUDIO

At Botanica International Design Studio, your imagination becomes reality - always with a WOW factor.  Their goal is to create a reaction and generate emotion. As a nationally recognized company, Botanica has elevated the standard of excellence in event production for almost 30 years. They develop high style concepts that are authentic and captivating. 

Their services include floral design and event decor. Their floral design is part of their core DNA. Their seasoned designers have the artistry to deliver the most unique and inventive floral creations. In addition to floral decor, they manage linens, lighting, furniture rentals & drapery that allow for an elevate design experience. 

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How to Get Rid of the Tailgate Tummy

You may have heard of the “beer belly,” but there is another common sports-induced condition called the “tailgate tummy.” Many people encounter this as they spend their weekends in front of televisions, grilling in backyards, or in stadium parking lots cheering on their favorite team often with a beer in hand and salty, fatty, or processed foods in the other. After a long season, it can add up and lead to weight gain. Here are some tips to avoid scoring those unwanted poundsfrom Khalid Saeed, D.O. of Tampa Bay Concierge Doctor:

Stand to Cheer on Your Team - Lying down or sitting after drinking is a big mistake. Beer relaxes the body. You’ll be less likely to want to get back up and be active.

Drink Water - While it may be tempting to wash down those tasty tailgate foods with beer, water will work just as well. You can also alternate your alcohol intake with a glass of water.

Moderation - Don’t let drinking beer become a bad habit. The carbs from the grains, of which beer is made, will cause your body’s insulin level to rise, resulting in more fat being stored.

Full Body Exercise - It’s easy to think that doing exercises that work the gut will make belly fat disappear. Losing belly fat involves losing fat in general. Focus on full-body workouts to get rid of belly fat. Strength training also helps by increasing your metabolism by building muscle which burns more calories than fat.

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT | OXFORD CREATIVE STUDIO

OXFORD CREATIVE STUDIO is the conceptualization of Oxford Exchange. The Oxford Exchange experience echoed through the community in ways that exceeded expectations. It was from successfully establishing such intangible qualities in a brand that begged the question: Can they shape such experiences beyond Oxford Exchange? The answer to this question was Oxford Creative Studio. In addition to providing for the ongoing creative needs of Oxford Exchange and its affiliates, Oxford Creative Studio offers their services to clients who wish to tell their stories with the bespoke feeling and attention to detail for which Oxford Exchange has become known.

From branding to social media management, website design, graphic design and content creation, Oxford Creative Studio maintains the ongoing creative needs of Oxford Exchange and its affiliates as well as clients throughout the Tampa Bay area.

For any of your creative needs, make sure to contact OXFORD CREATIVE STUDIO. 

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TSG TIPS | WEDDING INVITATION ETIQUETTE

We hear wedding bells, and you know what that means - wedding season is around the corner. As you prepare for your big day, you have a lot to plan for, but when it comes to wedding invitations, planning for these will be a breeze with the help of Doyle Paper Co. 

It’s no surprise that Doyle Paper Co. won a 2019 Wedding Wire Couple’s Choice Award. They know it all when it comes to flawless wedding invitations, so we reached out to Caitlin Alessandro, Founder of Doyle Paper Co., for her wedding invitation etiquette tips.

Invitation wording:

Should clearly convey who is getting married and who is hosting

Where and when the ceremony and reception will take place

Direct additional details to your wedding website

Other considerations:

Leave plenty of time for printing and assembly. You don’t want to rush these last-minute details that can make or break all of the hard work you’ve put into your invitation suite. Custom designs and specialty printing take skill and time. So, contact a wedding invitation designer as early as possible to get a good idea of what the timeline will look like.

Follow correct addressing formatting to show respect to your guests. Doyle Paper Co. can help guide you through all the variations.

Do not include your registry information or save the dates. You should put that information on your website. The website should go on your save the dates or details cards and not on the main invitation.

If it’s an adults only event, make sure to address your invitations correctly and carefully. List each guest by name and include “Adults Only Reception” on the details card.

Always include a stamp on the RSVP envelope.

Photography by: Hunter Ryan

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT | SPA JARDIN/MELT OUT

Entice your senses with Spa Jardin and Melt Out. The South Tampa spa duo offers a a luxurious menu of treatments to help you lose track of the outside world. 

Created to bring you a new level of indulgence and distinction in the luxury spa experience, Spa Jardin’s staff is trained to transport you to another realm. From manicures and pedicures to facials and massages, Spa Jardin has an extensive treatment guide to recharge your mind and body.

If you are short on time and on-the-go, Melt Out offers fast, quality manicures, pedicures, and waxes with no appointment. Simply walk in and your treatment is finished in about 15 minutes.  At Melt Out, they believe beauty should be completely effortless. From the arches of your brows to the tips of your toes, they provide expedited, exceptional spa services.  

For more information about their services and pricing, visit: http://www.spajardin.com  and http://meltout.com

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT | HARVEY PETTY

Harvey Petty knows that whether it is buying or selling, being your realtor is more than just real estate, it is about the whole experience. Tailoring a plan that meets your needs is a specialty of his and he is trained in all aspects of the home process from negotiation to marketing. As a native of Tampa, Harvey knows the area and can guide you to the right location for you and your lifestyle.

Harvey continues to assist you even after your real estate needs have been met, helping you navigate your new surroundings. Harvey has over 25 years of personal experience with historical renovations, as well as hands on development and new construction; he understands all facets of the housing market.

So, from historic to modern, Harvey is committed to meeting all your real estate needs.

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT | OXFORD DESIGN STUDIO

Oxford Design Studio is a full service interior design firm based in Tampa, Florida. Their mission is to create timeless environments that elevate every day life.

What began as the in-house design services department, the Oxford Exchange has now grown into a full-service independent design studio with clients across the country. Through the development of the Oxford Exchange, they saw opportunities for a fresh aesthetic in the market and set about realizing their vision for a new kind of interior design firm founded on the ideals of authenticity, exploration, curation, heritage, and humility.

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5 THINGS TO DO TO BOOST YOUR COLLEGE APPLICATION

If you’re in high school, or you’re a parent who has a son or daughter in high school, you may know all too well that college applications are in your future. Have no fear, it doesn’t have to be a daunting process. When you prepare early, applications don’t have to be something to stress about. It's never too early to start the college preparation process, and the earlier you start, the more opportunities you can take advantage of and stand out in the crowd. We spoke to Sherri Meyerson of My College Roadmaps to provide get her top 5 tips for what high school students can do during their four years to amp up their experience. It isn’t just about stellar grades. Universities are looking for well-rounded individuals who will excel on their campuses. 1. Start volunteering early - Not only can volunteering can qualify you for scholarships and make you more well-rounded for colleges, volunteering can also help shape your future career. If you’re interested in the medical field, you can volunteer at a local hospital. Many museums have volunteer opportunities for anyone interest in art or anthropology. Have a passion for helping animals and considering being a veterinarian? Volunteer at a local animal shelter or animal sanctuary.   2. Participate in extracurricular activities - Be active at your high school and join clubs that interest you. There are also other programs outside of your high school that you can get involved with. If you’re interested in theater, join a community theater. Would you like to pursue a military career? Join your local Civil Air Patrol wing. If you’re interested in sports, you can also join your city’s high school sports clubs. 3. Study abroad - Want to explore something that will definitely take you out of your comfort one? Ask your high school about exchange student programs abroad. You can take a summer abroad, a few semesters, or take a gap year abroad! Demonstrating cultural awareness is a great way to demonstrate maturity on your application. Universities search for students who will thrive both academically and socially and show the potential to become leaders in their communities and careers. Check out National Geographic’s student expeditions! 4. Participate in a summer program at a local school, college, or organization - Many universities around the United States offer pre-college summer programs. Space Camp is another stellar program for anyone interested in STEM fields. 5. Be an entrepreneur - Start a business that benefits your community. It can be something as simple as creating a babysitting service, dog walking, teaching, or creating a unique product. Hire an expert to assist your student in moving through this overwhelming process. Hire an expert who cares. Sherri@mycollegeroadmaps offers a personalized boutique system that is proven to work!

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT | BRITTANY ELISE PHOTOGRAPHY

As a mother of two, Brittany Elise has a deep love for documenting all things motherhood. Her journey behind the camera started when she was a teen working in several portrait studios while studying to become a registered nurse. From helping them care for their babies as an NICU nurse to ensuring they preserve each memory and milestone with their children, Brittany’s passion to serve mothers was born. 

She understands how busy motherhood is, how fast milestones pass by and how her clients wish to hold onto every precious memory with their babies. Her mission is to care for every detail of the portrait making process and allow you to connect with your children authentically in front of the lens, while creating beautiful artwork for your home that will provide you with beautiful memories for years to come. 

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT | MILK VELVET PEARLS

Milk Velvet Pearls creates modern, heirloom-quality pearl jewelry to celebrate, triumph, and inspire hope. It is for the woman who has survived to live victoriously and for every woman who has ever felt broken and alone. It is for the mothers who love their children more than life itself. For the joy and the wonder, the uncertainty, and the future, Milk Velvet Pearls caters to every woman. 

Sarah Faulkner opened her shop on Mother’s Day 2014, and since then, the response has been overwhelming. Today, Milk Velvet Pearls has shipped to customers in 28 states, Australia, Germany, and the United Kingdom.

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How to Eat Healthier in 2020

With each new year, we tend to set new resolutions for ourselves. We all want to step out on the right foot, change bad habits from the previous year, and improve the outlook for the next 365 days ahead. It should be no surprise that one of the most popular goals people focus on is eating healthier.  If you’re looking for the 'New Year, New You’ mindset, you’re definitely not alone. That’s why we reached out to Khalid Saeed, D.O. of Tampa Bay Concierge Doctor for his insight on how to eat healthier in 2020 and actually stick to it.

"We’ve all heard the cliché - 'You are what you eat.' What you put into your body affects how you feel overall and how you live your life. For example, eating fried or greasy foods can make you feel sluggish, have a skin breakout, and upset your stomach. Food equals mood! That's not to say you should never indulge. You want to set your body up for success so you can have pizza every now and then. That means taking time in your day to nourish your body properly. You get out what you put in!” - Khalid Saeed, D.O.

Vitamins and Minerals

Vitamins are produced by plants and animals, and are the essential building blocks our bodies need to sustain life and make sure our cells are functioning properly. Minerals, such as calcium, magnesium, and potassium, are inorganic and come from rocks, soil, or water. Humans absorb them by eating a plant or animal that has lived in that environment.

Vitamins B, C, D, and E are the most commonly talked about vitamins, so here's a quick breakdown of what they do: 

 B vitamins can help you support the conversion of food to fuel.

Vitamin C is most commonly found in citrus fruits. It plays a role in supporting immune function.

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient needed to support your bones and immune system.

Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that helps your cells fight off free radicals.

Make it a habit to include a multivitamin in your daily routine. A diet rich in vitamins and minerals should also be at the top of your list. Eat fruits like grapefruit, papaya, kiwi, oranges, and mangos. Eat leafy green vegetables, root vegetables, and legumes. Most importantly, don't forget to hydrate!

Probiotics Eating foods with probiotics is a game changer. Probiotics are good bacteria that help maintain the community of microorganisms that naturally live in your body (also known as a microbiome). Our microbiome plays a major role in making sure the daily operations of the human body go smoothly. Probiotics help keep your microbiome happy. While you can take probiotic supplements, an easy way to get what you need is by eating particular foods. Anything fermented like kimchi, pickled vegetables, sauerkraut, kombucha, yogurt, and kefir contain helpful probiotics that help support digestive and  immune health.

Proteins and Antioxidants

The body uses protein to build and repair tissues and make enzymes and hormones. Protein is also an essential building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood. Eat chicken, turkey breasts, and fish, like salmon, tuna, halibut, and cod. Eggs (especially egg whites) are full of protein. Vegans can opt for tofu, lentils, chickpeas, beans, nuts, and chia seeds to name a few. Antioxidants are important for overall health because they fight oxidative stress in the body. Some of the most delicious foods contain tons of antioxidants. These include blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, red grapes, artichokes, dark chocolate, beans, plums, dark leafy greens, and pecans. Health never tasted so good!

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT | DEBORAH KENT’S

DEBORAH KENT’S clothing has been gracing women’s wardrobes for more than 30 years. Loyal customers return time after time because of the quality merchandise and excellent customer service. The employees know all of the regulars by name and keep track of previous purchases. That way, they can focus on building a functional, cohesive wardrobe. Deborah attends market in Paris, Milan, New York and LA to ensure that her boutique is well stocked with incredible designers that may be difficult to find elsewhere. She has access to vendors that one wouldn’t otherwise have. This creates a beautiful, versatile selection. To build a sophisticated, timeless wardrobe, visit Deborah Kent’s in South Tampa.

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT | SUNNI SPENCER

Raised in Florida, Sunni Spencer has always had a calling and passion for the ocean, travel, and tropical destinations. Her happiest moments are those spent with toes in the sand amongst crystal clear blue waters, friends, and family.  

Before opening her vibrant, luxury beach-inspired shop in Hyde Park Village, Sunni spent over a decade in New York City gaining experience within the luxury retail industry at Bergdorf Goodman. Throughout Sunni's career, she has always been a pioneer by creating the best assortment of products and brands. During her time with Bergdorf Goodman, she oversaw the re-invention of the evening and bridal departments and worked with some of the most world-renowned designers in the world including Oscar de la Renta, Zac Posen, Reem Acra, and Marchesa to ensure that Bergdorf Goodman became the “it” destination for luxury gowns and clothing.  

Sunni united her passions and created the Après Sea vision to bridge together the best travel, home, and fashion products that encompass her ideal luxury, ocean-inspired lifestyle. She travels to destinations around the world, and during each new adventure she curates beautiful products for her shop. Her mission is to support entrepreneurs through sourcing their unique products from all over the globe, bringing together special finds for shoppers to explore under one roof.

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THE PERFECT PEARLS FOR EVERY PERSONALITY

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and you may be looking for the ideal gift for that special someone like your best friend, mom or wife. This Valentine’s day gift her with something timeless that she will cherish for a lifetime. 

When it comes to unique, classic pieces, we immediately think of Milk Velvet Pearls. These aren’t like your family heirloom pearls. Milk Velvet Pearls are contemporary, yet timeless, and can often be statement pieces for any wardrobe. We asked Sarah Faulker, Founder and Designer of Milk Velvet Pearls for her input on the perfect pearls for every personality.

"It’s about modernizing pearls, and drawing inspiration from the symbolism of their creation. I like to work with big, bold statement pearls to create fresh new designs that will stand the test of time,” Sarah says. Here are her picks for every personality to help guide you in the right direction.

Chic Minimalist - The minimalist in your life, thinks less is more. She loves to keep it simple with streamlined shapes and and muted color tones. Simplicity is key, but she likes to dress up her effortless style.  

Vibrant Artsy - For the vibrant personality who gravitates toward bright colors and experiments with loud patterns, this individual wants to stand out in the crowd, so add a little flair with her pearls.

Sophisticated Classic - Jackie O is her style icon. She may incorporate old Hollywood-inspired items into her wardrobe from time to time, but staying polished and refined at all times is priority.  This style icon likes to wear silk, linen, wool, and cotton.

Edgy - The edgy woman in your life may have idolized Posh Spice back in the day and her Pinterest boards are full of leather pieces, loves a good smokey eye, and lives for dark clothing. 

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT | HOLLINGSWORTH

Hollingsworth Decorative Tile & Plumbing started in 1942 when Charles Hollingsworth Turner opened his first plumbing shop in Jacksonville, FL. Four generations later, still rooted in the heart of San Marco, Hollingsworth  provides a fresh look for the old classics. Designing and selecting the perfect fixtures for your home should be a creative, enjoyable process and the Hollingsworth team strives for just that. Their carefully selected product lines represent a range of price points and personal taste. Designers have a unique space to work with clients, letting them touch and feel and dream. Individuals are welcome to work with any of their highly trained hands-on water designers for ideas within any given budget.

Go browse, enjoy, and create!

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT | THE CANDLE POUR

The Candle Pour is Tampa’s first pour-your-own custom candle experience and is family-owned and operated.

They offer over 100 unique, premium fragrance oils to choose and design your own custom scent to be blended into their candles or other flameless options. In addition to their soy wax candles, they offer other create-your-own options including reed diffusers, linen spray, room spray, body spray, wax melts, and pure-fragrance oil.

Their fragrances range from earthy and masculine to floral and fruity. They also provide some other unique options including like champagne and baked bread.

The Candle Pour is dedicated to producing products that are clean for your home and the environment. 

Misty and Dennis Akers founded The Candle Pour in 2019. They wanted to create a business that would provide a wonderful guest experience with a unique product that people could use every day. In a world where life is revolved around technology and more online interaction, The Candle Pour creates a social and interactive experience that brings people together.

Making custom fragrance products is a unique and enjoyable activity that is perfect for groups and individuals of all ages. They can host many types of events including corporate outings, team-building, birthday parties (adults and kids), ladies’ and guys’ nights, date nights, networking events, and any other reason to get together to create something special.

In addition to their “in-store” experience, they also provide a range of services for you to create a custom scent and product for your business, event, or gifts. You can also purchase all of our products online or create your own!