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DISCOVER THE GARDEN ISSUE - SIMPLY BUCKHEAD
IN FULL BLOOM

REDISCOVER THE JOY OF PLAYING IN THE DIRT! It’s impossible to deny the allure of…

Dale Chihuly's Parterre Fountain Installation is an iconic piece of art at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens.
ATLANTA’S NOT-SO-SECRET GARDENS

Meander manicured pathways and dense forests without leaving the city! Atlanta cultivates lasting beauty within…

Landscape architect John Howard designed a firepit that transforms into a sunning platform in the warmer months. photo: Emily Followill
ESTATELY GARDENS

THREE SWOON-WORTHY HOME GARDENS TO INSPIRE YOU! EUROPEAN-STYLE ENTERTAINING AN ELEGANT OASIS IN THE MIDDLE…

tips to encourage the whole family to play in the dirt
DIG IN

One expert offers tips to encourage the whole family to play in the dirt! Ashleigh…

Master gardening coursework includes projects that improve the community.
GARDENING FOR GOOD

Becoming a certified master gardener offers opportunities to be in nature and give back to…

Landscape architect Lucinda Bray
THE LAY OF THE LAND

Landscape architect Lucinda Bray shares her passion for her field. Lucinda Bray, landscape architect and…

UP FRONT

The Smith family pose in front of their new Chamblee bookstore, Wild Aster.
READ ALL ABOUT IT

INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE WELCOMES READERS TO CHAMBLEE. Grace and Tyler Smith opened Wild Aster Books in…

Golden sunsets are a highlight at The Swag, a mountaintop resort in western North Carolina.
HEAVEN ON EARTH

The Swag allures with hospitality and natural beauty in every direction. Legend has it that…

Nike Dunk Low Sneakers from Luxury Box ATL
JUST FOR DAD

Dad deserves more than a gift card to his favorite restaurant (again). Even if you…

Riding the rapids on the Animas River is a highlight of a summer visit to Durango. Photos: Courtesy of Visit Durango
DAZZLING DURANGO

This Colorado ski town is just as appealing sans snow! The rugged San Juan Mountains…

Jamie Lackey launched Helping Mamas to supply needed baby products.
FILLING A GAP

Providing moms with basic needs. As a new mom and social worker, Jamie Lackey was…

Emilie, Lauren and Samantha Scalise created Strides for Survivors tor raise funds for TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabilitation.
TEEN SISTERS PAY IT FORWARD

Walk supports rehab center! After radiation, chemo and multiple surgeries, there are many months of…

Fashion a Cure chairs Ashley Whitehurst, Jennifer Roulet and Lynn Rankin
A STYLING EVENT

Fashion show celebrates people touched by cancer. In 2013, members of Friends of Winship were…

On May 10, the Betty League celebrates its fifth year of competition raising money for Crohn's & Colitis Foundation.
PLAY BALL

Hitting home runs year after year! Soon after Buckhead resident Amy Douglass’s 10-year old daughter,…

Board the Dollywood Express for a 20-minute trek through the foothills of the Great Smokies. All photos: Courtesy of The Dollywood Company
A TRIP DOWN DOLLY LANE

Exploring Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg as a family of four. As a native Floridian, I…

Backbone One Game Controller
POWER UP

Function meets flair with these luxe, gamer-approved accessories. Backbone One Game Controller ($99.99] For gamers…

Just a two-hour drive from Atlanta, Cloudland at McLemore Resort feels a world away.
IN THE CLOUDS

Pick your vacation speed at Cloudland at McLemore Resort! The closer we got to our…

The National Theatre is the capital's home for touring Broadway shows.
AROUND THE HOUSE

A weekend in D.C. revolves around sights near the White House. The highlights of Washington,…

Atlanta Women's Fund founder Kari Love conceived unique fund raising method.
EMPOWERING WOMEN AND GIRLS

Addressing barriers to success! In 1986, 10 women donated $10,000 each and founded the Atlanta…

FILMING MEMORIES FOR SOCIAL MEDIA-SAVVY BRIDES
WEDDINGS ON THE WEB

FILMING MEMORIES FOR SOCIAL MEDIA-SAVVY BRIDES! Lacee Tarter, president and founder of marketing firm Kay…

THE BEST LUXURY GETAWAY TWO HOURS FROM BUCKHEAD

Spring is in the air, and there’s no better place to experience the beauty of…

Monday Night Brewing’s Peter Kiley and Butter.ATL’s Brandon Butler are the duo behind the 404 Fund.
MORE THAN AN AREA CODE

404 Fund supports Atlanta’s nonprofits. Brandon Butler of online culture hub Butter.ATL, and Peter Kiley,…

FORTH Hotel's living room-like lobby begs you to hang out.
FOUR-WARD MOTION

FORTH Hotel Atlanta enhances the draw of O4W! When I moved to Atlanta in 2006,…

Wondermakers, co-founders and volunteers show off a batch of cookies.
CREATING A SPACE

In-house bakery supports nonprofit. “At age 22, adults with intellectual disabilities age out of K-12…

Dubai's skyline is dominated by the world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa.
A WHOLE NEW WORLD

Dubai calls with dreamy allure! Often, the main point of travel is getting outside of…

Sandy Springs residents and visitors are invited to dine at the city's more than 120 restaurants along Roswell Road.
A FREEWAY OF FOOD

SANDY SPRINGS LAUNCHES ITS RESTAURANT ROW. Visit Sandy Springs has introduced Restaurant Row in an…

Event founder Chris Glavine, CURE Executive Director Kristin Connor and broadcaster Jill Becker.
HONORING MOTHERS

CURE Childhood Cancer marks Quiet Heroes anniversary. CURE Childhood Cancer is set to celebrate the…

Philanthropist Marian Goldberg and Thompson Atlanta’s DeMarco McMillan host brunches to raise funds for nonprofits.
GIVIN’ BACK

Monthly brunches highlight charities! When DeMarco McMillan became the director of sales and marketing at…

Diorshow 5 Couleurs Couture Eyeshadow Palette
COLORS OF SPRING

Spring brings the promise of a fresh start. It is the season for rejuvenation and…

Less than four hours away by car, Charlotte makes a great weekend destination.
QUEEN CITY IS FOR THE GIRLS

Charlotte fits the bill for a moms’ getaway! As a mom, I relish rare moments…

The Atlanta History Center's new Goizueta Children’s Experience is designed to introduce kids to several iconic Atlanta landmarks.
A WHOLE NEW WORLD

ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER INTRODUCES NEW IMMERSIVE CHILDREN’S EXPERIENCE! The Atlanta History Center in Buckhead will…

Chancey Timmons Wilson and her husband Miguel Wilson founded Ride to the Olympics to empower kids through equestrian sports.
COMBINING LIFE AND LEGACY

Introducing polo to a new demographic. Miguel Wilson and Chancey Timmons Wilson are tightly woven…

The LaGrange town square is a beautiful place to relax and unwind.
FINDING BALANCE

Fun for the whole family in LaGrange! Now that I’m a parent, I’ve noticed travel…

The luxury tents, imported from Johannesburg, South Africa, check all the boxes in style and comfort.
CLOSE ENCOUNTER

Georgia Safari Conservation Park offers unique experiences for animal-lovers! Seeing animals roam in their native…

Elizabeth Burdette founded Bloom, a woman's giving circle.
BLOOMING TOGETHER

Empowering women through philanthropy. Elizabeth Burdette was living in Austin going through a difficult divorce…

FAMILY

Tech-centric camps and lessons for kids in Atlanta : Photo - Khanchit Khirisutchalual
DECODING CODING

Tech-centric camps and lessons for kids! Learning to code is learning a new language, one…

Planning a funeral service for your loved one Photo: Jacob Wackerhausen
I WILL REMEMBER YOU

Planning a funeral service for your loved one. Losing someone is never easy. Of course,…

Lazy Dog Restaurant in Dunwoody offers a poochfriendly patio and menu.
LUCKY DOGS

Pup-friendly venues that go the extra mile! Atlanta offers a host of dog-welcoming locations, so…

Order Up Design organizer Mary Kathryn LaVallee in a client's garage.
A PLACE FOR SPACE

How to keep your garage tidy this spring. One of the greatest joys of spring…

How to help your elderly pets live their best lives
SENIOR STATUS

How to help your elderly pets live their best lives. We love our cats and…

Recruitment consultants help navigate sorority life
SISTER, SISTER

Recruitment consultants help navigate sorority life! Nowadays, many young people outsource stages of college prep…

Fix Georgia Pets
MOVING MOUNTAINS TO FIX GEORGIA

Most people don’t know that Georgia is ranked fifth throughout the United States for the…

A PATENT ADVANTAGE

Intellectual property attorney shares tips for securing a patent! In 2024, the U.S. Patent and…

Brandi B. Kenner, CEO, and Eudon Robinson, CTO, are co-founders of Village Nanny.
IT TAKES A VILLAGE

A new app offers vetted childcare for families’ diverse needs. Entrepreneurs Brandi B. Kenner, Ph.D.,…

WELCOME HOME

Introducing pets to your new bundle of joy! Pets are a part of the family.…

POINTED PRESCRIPTION

Acupuncture for your pet! Just as a growing number of humans turn to acupuncture to…

PIERCING PLAN

What to know about getting those first real earrings! Ear piercing is common in cultures…

The company sends out three seasonally themed boxes per year. Each comes with three shows and a surprise gift.
LITTLE FOOT FORWARD

Local entrepreneur Anne Arwood launches kids’ shoes subscription service! Kids outgrow their shoes in record…

The hurdles and rewards of being a veterinarian
A GRATIFYING PROFESSION

The hurdles and rewards of being a veterinarian. Becoming a veterinarian takes time—at least a…

SWEET PEACH WAX & SUGARING STUDIO photo: Deagreez
WAX OFF

Buckhead wax and sugaring artist offers tips for your first hair removal experience. The holidays…

CHANGING COURSE

Buckhead expert helps others manage career change. Bob Lewis was 36 years old when he…

RUFFIN’ IT

Outdoor adventures are even more fetching with Fido! Heading off to an adventure in the…

A beginner’s guide to orthodontics
BRACE YOURSELF

A beginner’s guide to orthodontics! Have you noticed that kids today are going to the…

Hiring a professional pet sitter
PET PEACE OF MIND

Hiring a professional pet sitter is good protocol! Our fur babies are members of our…

School of Rock Atlanta in Buckhead
MUSICAL NOTES

Advice on lessons for kids! Bringing music into a child’s life in different ways, from…

How to plan an estate sale with support from a professional
LET IT GO

How to plan an estate sale with support from a professional. Sara Schenck knows what…

ReadiVet Atlanta mobile vets spend a dedicated hour visiting with clients. photo: Courtney Eckdahl
MOBILE VETS FOR PETS

Eliminating the stress of a wellness visit! Most pets do not enjoy a trip to…

Kids at Play Areas Atlanta Buckhead
KIDS AT PLAY

5 local spots to let them loose! It’s summertime, and the living is not always…

GET SMART

Enhance your lifestyle with today’s home automation options! The Jetsons may have lived in Orbit…

SPLISH SPLASH

Local pools and lessons for summer swim time! Summertime madness has begun! There’s nothing like…

“loud budgeting” social media trend
THINKING OUT LOUD

Try the new “loud budgeting” social media trend with tips from a Buckhead wealth advisor.…

GRIEVING PET LOSS photo: Lightspruch
GRIEVING PET LOSS

How to get the support you need after saying farewell. Anyone who’s lost a furry…

Atlanta Pet Resort in Dunwoody keeps pups active with plenty of indoor and outdoor play spaces.
DOG’S DAY OUT

Fabulous daycares and boarding for your priceless pooch. Whether you travel frequently or work in…

entrepreneur Zoe Oli
WHAT A DOLL

12-year-old entrepreneur Zoe Oli lifts up other girls. When Zoe Oli was 6, she did…

LIVING

A custom dress painting by Carylon Cooper, gifted to Susan from her husband on their first Christmas in the house, presides over the sunlit foyer.
NEW BEGINNINGS

A COUPLE KICKS OFF THEIR MARRIAGE WITH A MEANINGFUL HOME RENOVATION! When fashion stylist Susan…

statement-making champagne stand by Varnish Collection
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – JUNE 2025

Find a reason to pop some bubbly and store it in this statement-making champagne stand…

Atlanta's Rook and Dash won in the Contract Design category. photo: Ali Harper Photography
DESIGN & REALTY NEWS – JUNE 2025

ADAC 2025 Southeast Designers and Architect of the Year Awards! The winners of ADAC’s 2025…

Howard Finster Fish-2000
ON DECK

One of Pinterest’s biggest trends of 2025, the fisherman aesthetic, comes to life in home…

Archie Bolden founder Tara Dennis
BOLD STYLE

Archie Bolden founder Tara Dennis is making waves on Atlanta’s design landscape! Tara Dennis is…

Interior designer Laura Jenkins and Jessica Davis, founder of Nest Studio, worked together to create The Profile Series hardware collection.
POWERFUL PARTNERS

Nest Studio Collection and interior designer Laura Jenkins join forces! Two Atlanta design powerhouses, hardware…

Jaipur Living’s Iconic rug
CHOCOLATE HIP

Pantone’s Color of the Year, Mocha Mousse, is the first shade of brown to gain…

Montreal Rattan Hanging Egg Chair
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – MAY 2025

Add whimsy to your outdoors with this Montreal Rattan Hanging Egg Chair. Woven around a…

Milieu founders Lizz and Chris McKay in their ADAC showroom
GAME-CHANGER

Milieu’s tables make game night gorgeous! Recreation rooms have been upgraded thanks to Buckhead-based game…

How to create an effective mood board. photo: Creativebird
DESIGN EFFICIENCY

How to create an effective mood board! Starting an interior design project can be daunting,…

The Belenkys spend most of their time in the living room, where most of the furnishings are new.
THE RIGHT FIT

SANDY SPRINGS EMPTY NESTERS FIND THE IDEAL SPACE FOR THEIR NEXT CHAPTER! Erik and Sally…

Swan Coach House Gallery
DESIGN & REALTY NEWS – MAY 2025

From May 15 to July 31, the Swan Coach House Gallery is hosting The Summer…

Quintessential Kitchens and Collaborations by Matthew Quinn: Volume Three
DESIGN & REALTY NEWS – MARCH / APRIL 2025

Atlanta-based designer Matthew Quinn has released his third book, Quintessential Kitchens and Collaborations by Matthew…

The charming living room is a cozy spot for the family to gather.
ENDURING CHARM

A FOREVER HOME IN PEACHTREE HILLS CARRIES HISTORICAL PANACHE AND INTENTIONAL CHOICES! When Nicole and…

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – MARCH / APRIL 2025

Get a taste of spring delivered to your doorstep with Via Citrus, a brand founded…

Brandon Barnett and Cameron Dotson help Atlantans embrace—and care for—greenery.
PLANT LIFE

Nerdy Plant Co. co-owners help Atlantans keep their house plants green and growing! People hire…

WILD SIDE

Local designer launches jungle-inspired rug collection. Atlanta designer Kevin Francis O’Gara founded his eponymous product…

Fisher Weisman Scroll Game Table
DESIGN LIKE IT’S 1999

The aesthetic of the late ’90s and the early 2000s has finally come full circle.…

Sarah Ebert Pressed Floral CEO
PRESERVING TIME

Pressed Floral CEO shares how she captures memories through flower mementos! Sarah Ebert was only…

Outfitted in Bosch appliances, the kitchen was freshened up with white cabinetry, contrasting dark countertops and reeded wood accents.
SMALL BUT MIGHTY

A ONE BEDROOM BUCKHEAD CONDO IS TRANSFORMED INTO A SOPHISTICATED GEM. Jessica Alexander has lived…

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2025

Cloak yourself in a flower-dyed quilt this winter. By Athens-based Aloka Home, these colorful throws…

Construction Resources CEO Mitch Hires.
DESIGN DESTINATIONS

Construction Resources expands its footprint! Decatur-based Construction Resources is expanding with new locations in Buckhead…

Laura Park Designs Spice Market Pillow
A GLOBAL GROOVE

The Southeast Asian fabric dyeing technique of ikat has been a colorful and vibrant way…

Boll & Branch
DESIGN & REALTY NEWS – JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2025

Sustainably minded bedding company Boll & Branch is open at Westside Provisions District. The newest…

Basement Inspiration from Travis Kelce’s “Iceberg House”

Crawl Space Basement: What to Know Before Converting a Crawl Space into a Basement Inspired…

Breville Barista Touch Impress
IT’S ELECTRIC

Trick out your small appliance collection with the latest and greatest kitchen gear. These pint-sized…

A Visual Comfort light fixture hangs above the glass dining table and brass bamboo chairs.
THE LONG GAME

INTERIOR DESIGNER SOMERS ZAYCHIK’S COLLIER HILLS HOME IS A VISION COME TRUE! Somers Zaychik is…

High-end design home design arrives in Buckhead
BENVENUTA FENDI CASA

High-end design home design arrives in Buckhead! Home design brand Fendi Casa has made its…

Antigua Drum Chandelier from Visual Comfort
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2024

Transport yourself to the islands with this Antigua Drum Chandelier from Visual Comfort. Designed by…

Interior Designer Summer Loftin - photo: Nick Burchell
A BEAUTIFUL FINISH

Summer Loftin brings dramatic flair to her interior and antiques businesses. Mississippi native Summer Loftin…

DELICIOUS

You may crave the French Country Supper weeks after your first bite.
SENSE OF PLACE

ESCAPE THE ORDINARY AT BROOKHAVEN’S TERRA TERROIR! My dining companion looked skeptically around the strip…

The Perlant cofounder Christian Ries
A NEW WAY TO WINE
Neapolitan pizza restaurant Varuni Napoli

FOOD NEWS – JUNE 2025

A third location of Neapolitan pizza restaurant Varuni Napoli is planned for Dunwoody’s High Street mixed use development, with an expected opening later this year. varuni.us Tang’s Oriental Sports Bar and Pub…

CULTURE

HAPPENING

Big John’s Christmas Trees Celebrates 75 BIG Years

A Christmas tale… The real life story behind Big John’s Christmas Trees would make the perfect plot for a Hallmark movie. The hero, Jimbo Livaditis, and the heroine, Leigh Ann Childers, met…

Diamond Classics
The Best Holiday Gifts For Everyone On Your List

With the holidays around the corner, Diamonds Direct is thrilled to launch their annual holiday gift guide! It is one of the most exciting traditions, thoughtfully curated with you, your budget, and…

Porsche Experience Center Atlanta
SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY MEETS PORSCHE PERFORMANCE.

Porsche Experience Center Atlanta  Just a ten-minute drive from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the Porsche Experience Center (PEC) Atlanta is a truly unique playground for car enthusiasts and thrill-seekers where you can…

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DISCOVER THE GARDEN ISSUE - SIMPLY BUCKHEAD
IN FULL BLOOM

REDISCOVER THE JOY OF PLAYING IN THE DIRT! It’s impossible to deny the allure of a beautiful garden. From wild and chaotic to those that are trim and manicured, their flowers, grass,…

Mingle with fellow history buffs during happy hour at the Atlanta History Center in Buckhead.
SHAKEN AND STIRRED

History on the Rocks happy hour at Cyclorama. Have your own night at the museum at Atlanta History Center’s History on the Rocks. Held within The Lloyd and Mary Ann Whitaker Cyclorama…

A custom dress painting by Carylon Cooper, gifted to Susan from her husband on their first Christmas in the house, presides over the sunlit foyer.
NEW BEGINNINGS

A COUPLE KICKS OFF THEIR MARRIAGE WITH A MEANINGFUL HOME RENOVATION! When fashion stylist Susan Cavagnaro and her real estate investment banker husband, Bill, purchased their Buckhead home in 2020, they planned…

Golden sunsets are a highlight at The Swag, a mountaintop resort in western North Carolina.
HEAVEN ON EARTH

The Swag allures with hospitality and natural beauty in every direction. Legend has it that a man traveling in a far-flung place found a phone in nature with a sign offering a…

The Smith family pose in front of their new Chamblee bookstore, Wild Aster.
READ ALL ABOUT IT

INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE WELCOMES READERS TO CHAMBLEE. Grace and Tyler Smith opened Wild Aster Books in downtown Chamblee in late March. The shop on Chamblee Dunwoody Way blends a modern Victorian aesthetic with…

Gan Liu brings chiropractic, acupuncture and tai chi together
MERGING MODALITIES

Gan Liu brings chiropractic, acupuncture and tai chi together! As a third-generation Chinese medicine practitioner, Sandy Springs resident Gan Liu shares a passion for caring for others with his father, an acupuncturist.…

CHARITABLE

FASHION A CURE

The 13th Annual Friends of Winship Fashion a Cure glammed up the Piedmont Driving Club for an April afternoon of food and fun to benefit the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University.…

QUIET HEROES

A 19-person host committee that included Simply Buckhead Publisher Joanne Hayes welcomed about 550 guests to the 20th Annual Quiet Heroes benefit for CURE Childhood Cancer in late March. Held at Flourish…

ENCORE GALA

A new celebration of the arts debuted in February when the first Encore Gala took over the Studio and the Byers theatres at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center. The event began…

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