Atelier Emmanuel turns into L'Atelier des Merveilles

This is a month of celebrations for Atelier Emmanuel: the beginning of Spring, Atelier Emmanuel's 7th anniversary and Emmanuel's birthday. So we decided to have a little fun. With the help of Gregangelo and Velocity Arts and Entertainment, we're transforming our space into L'Atelier des Merveilles ("A Workshop of Wonders" in French). Don't miss it, it lasts ONLY ONE EVENING, March 22nd from 6 pm to 9 pm!

Atelier des Merveilles will be an experiential art installation, inspired by Alice in Wonderland. Gregangelo's troupe has created whimsical characters that will wander a fantastical landscape. Sip spirits with Butterflies, watch Mad "Wiggers" at work, discover what's beyond the Seven Doors of the Hallway of Descending Portals. First, though, you'll have to go UP the Rabbit Hole, and through Atelier Emmanuel's Looking Glass... Thanks to our partners and sponsors (listed below), we will have lots of surprises for you during this event!
In other news: Receive a 25% discount at Atelier Emmanuel! This 'first visit' offer is to help you enjoy services you've never tried before. Finally, check out our slideshow from our Atelier des Merveilles photoshoot, featuring our own renditions of the Queen of Hearts and Alice.
See you all on Monday, March 22nd to celebrate!

Discovery Promotion

Starting March 15th, receive a 25% discount towards your first visit for:
- Waxing April is the queen of waxing. Precise and gentle, she'll make you wish you had more hair to wax (Well, okay. Maybe not).
- Hair and Scalp Complete Treatments Beautiful hair comes from a healthy scalp, like beautiful flowers from healthy soil. This ultimate beauty care for hair is often compared to a facial for the scalp.
-Massage Therapy* We offer 30, 60, and 90 minutes massage sessions. Massages feel good. They're relaxing, they're therapeutic — they're also one of the best ways to care for all aspects of your being. Get one!
*This special promotional discount can also be used towards our massage packages.
Promotion expires June 15th

Focus on products

RENE FURTERER - Karite line

This line addresses very
dry scalp and very dry hair. It contains shea butter which provides deep-down nutrition. The scalp regains pliability. Hair becomes softer, more resistant to damage, and more luminous.
The discovery kits come with a nourishing shampoo, a repairing conditioning cream and a no rinse nutritive concentrate.


JOICO Design Collection - HUMIDITY BLOCKER
If humidity is putting a damper on your hair, Joico Humidity Blocker can provide you with a quick and lasting fix. The new finishing spray offers all weather protection; which is good, since Bay Area weather fluctuates so much!
Joico Humidity Blocker is Designed for all hair types to lock out humidity, eliminate frizz and prevent the style from going flat.

Les artisans de l'Atelier des Merveilles ("the Workshops of Wonders' craftsmen")

Fabrique Délices – Artisanal Charcuterie

From Pâté de Campagne to Truffle Mousse, Fabrique Délices has established themselves in the marketplace as the leader in Artisanal Charcuterie. Over 100 Artisanal products are developed in their plant every days such as All-Natural pâté, Saucisson Sec, Rosette de Lyon, Rillettes, Galantines and much more for both retail shelf, restaurants and delis. Although principals Marc Poinsignon, Executive Chef Antonio Pinheiro and Sébastien Espinasse hail from regions of France knows for foie gras production, they have become successful in the market-place by placing a strong emphasis on innovation, coupled with an understanding of the growing trend in America towards natural meats, and chemical free food. Fabrique Délices uses meat and poultry that are raised without added hormones or antibiotics, never fed animal by-products, and raised by farmers and ranchers who care about animals and the environment in which they live. All products are made adhering to the company's strict supplier guidelines and with the finest ingredients, with no preservatives, coloring agents, nitrites or artificial ingredients.
Atelier Emmanuel will serve All-Natural Pâtés, Mousse, Rillettes, Sausages, Saucisson Sec - Rosette de Lyon, Cured & Smoked Meats, Truffle Butters, along with savory macarons.
Bellaluxe

Bellaluxe stands for fabulous, never fussy, west coast style and living. Bella Cucina Catering is Chef Lisa Hines' own event design and catering business. Lisa, known as the food fashionista, chronicles her passion for life through food with her blog Live Bella Luxe.
Bellaluxe will take in charge the catering.

Pride Wines

The Pride vineyards total 83 acres, draped across the crest of the Mayacamas Mountains, about 2000 feet above the Napa Valley floor, offering very optimal conditions for wine production. To learn more about the idyll location of the Pride vineyards, and the meticulous, distinctive practices that the Pride family and team brings to wine making, we encourage you to visit their website. You can purchase Pride wines online. And, of course, schedule visit for tours and tastings.

Atelier Emmanuel will serve a 2008 Chardonnay and a 2006 Merlot during the event.

Atelier Emmanuel will also serve La Vieille Ferme Cotes du Ventoux 2007

Our Latest photoshoot

We shot in the woody scenery of Presidio Park with Tara Arrowood and Kathleen Harrison, our inspired photographers.
Emmanuel prepped an extravagant hairdo for model Krystal Dorris (Model Mayhem), revisioning the Queen of Hearts. Lyndsie (Look Model Agency), played Alice. Her hair was styled and colored with 'rainbowy' pastel tones by Britney. Julie Dy and Magdalena Chavez did an amazing job on the make-up. We had a lot of fun. This was a great lead up to the Atelier des Merveilles Installation! Check out the portfolio on the left.

Credits:
Photographers: Tara Arrowood and Kathleen Harrison
Models: Lyndsie Moore from Look Model Agency and Krystal Dorris from Model Mayhem
Hairstyles: Emmanuel, with Atelier Emmanuel for Krystal and Britney, with Atelier Emmanuel for Lyndsie
Make-up: Julie Dy and Magdalena Chavez with Atelier Emmanuel
Fashion: Dark Garden Corsetry and Couture for Krystal, Urban Outfitters for Lyndsie

Agenda

Mon, March 15th
Start of our Discovery promotion - 25% off waxing, massage and Complete Hair & Scalp Treatment (1st timers only).
Tues, March 16th
1 Hour massage = $55. Last Tuesday!
Thurs, March 18th
Happy Hour massages from 5 to 7 pm = $20 for 20 mins. Last Thursday!
Fri, March 19th
Happy Hour massages from 4 to 6 pm = $20 for 20 mins. Last Friday!
Mon, March 22nd
Atelier des Merveilles, a Workshop of Wonders, an art intallation hosted by Atelier Emmanuel from 6 pm to 9 pm. Atelier Emmanuel will be closed for appointments that day.
Sat, April 10th
Happy Birthday Emmanuel!
Thurs, April 15th
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