BUCKHEAD BLUEPRINT
THE ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN ISSUE The Atlanta skyline is iconic, and the Buckhead landscape is dotted with interesting buildings. In this feature, we dive deeper to profile some of the structures, people and initiatives that continue to make our neighborhoods interesting and functional. Here, you’ll find educational programs for budding architects, design-forward sacred spaces in…
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THE ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN ISSUE The Atlanta skyline is iconic, and the Buckhead landscape is…
Where to get your budding architect involved in Atlanta and beyond. Does your kiddo enjoy…
Architecture experts weigh in on what makes a building iconic. Atlanta is fortunate to have…
Brookwood Station is the only passenger train station in Atlanta. At the corner of Peachtree…
The Architectural Legacy of Oglethorpe University. Drive north on Peachtree Road through Brookhaven, and you…
Livable Buckhead improves neighborhoods! What do Buckhead’s public art, sidewalks, workforce housing, green spaces and…
UP FRONT
A star-studded escape to Trilith. It wasn’t two minutes into my visit to Fayetteville, Georgia,…
Raising money for cystic fibrosis. When Brookhaven residents Carter and Jess Pope learned at 20…
KIDS’ HAIR SALON BRINGS SPECIALTY SERVICES TO PEACHTREE BATTLE. Sit Still, a salon specifically for…
Training the new generation of solar power employees. When Michael Chanin co-founded Cherry Street Energy…
The Greystone Inn offers relaxed charm for the whole family! My family appreciates the charming…
Empowering youth through baseball! According to former professional baseball player C.J. Stewart, “If you’re born…
72 hours in Canada’s capital to hit the historic highlights! In the thick of August’s…
The Florida Panhandle beach town makes a laidback, water-filled getaway. “Look at this shell, Mommy!”…
On May 2, stakeholders, city officials, partners and residents gathered at Morgan Falls Park to…
Dallas’ Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek celebrates a milestone. It’s easy to get excited about…
Preserving historic cemeteries. In 2006, Buckhead native Tamara Bazzle and a group of like-minded friends…
From crisis to success! Belisa Urbina and her husband, Miquel, moved to Atlanta from Puerto…
You’re guaranteed at least two things when you live in Atlanta: traffic—even if you’re “just…
Supporting artists. During the Great Recession from 2007 to 2009, actors, dancers, musicians, photographers and…
Grand Hyatt debuts new attractions for a weekend away! When it opened back in 1990,…
Turning unused tickets into joy! An old article in a local newspaper about Most Valuable…
Bland binders and basic ball-point pens have no place here. Whether you’re at color-coding-your-calendar level…
Flannery O’Connor’s hometown is a literary-filled escape. I take a wrong turn just outside of…
Three days in San Juan, no passport required! With travel requirements becoming stricter and long-haul…
LOCAL AUTHOR PUBLISHES BOOK ABOUT HISTORIC HAUNTS IN BUCKHEAD AND BEYOND! Writer Caroline Eubanks, author…
Scout Living delivers efficiently designed digs and superb location. I have an affinity for small,…
Family land to become public park! Soon after Lucinda and Dr. Robert Bunnen bought a…
Propagating endangered red spruce. As a boy, Robert Balentine loved gardening, hiking and camping— passions…
The Swag allures with hospitality and natural beauty in every direction. Legend has it that…
INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE WELCOMES READERS TO CHAMBLEE. Grace and Tyler Smith opened Wild Aster Books in…
This Colorado ski town is just as appealing sans snow! The rugged San Juan Mountains…
It takes a village. In 2005 when Dean Crowe learned that Lee and Nancy Olson’s…
FAMILY
Buckhead financial expert offers tips for first-time investors! When Ashley M. Fox worked as a…
Underwood Hills mom turns cozy chaos into kidswear hit. After working in social media for…
Tips from our writers on traveling sanely with little kids! Forget packing light. When you’re…
Buckhead-based physician explains the importance of postpartum prep. You’ve set up the nursery. You’ve organized…
How to help during the hectic kitten season. Kitten season, which lasts from spring to…
Six expert tips for preparing for college. Planning for college, from saving for tuition to…
Buckhead trainer offers tips for safe and effective summer outdoor workouts! It’s called Hotlanta for…
A canine training program helps rehabilitate the formerly incarcerated. In 2021, Susan Jacobs-Meadows started Beyond…
Tech-centric camps and lessons for kids! Learning to code is learning a new language, one…
Planning a funeral service for your loved one. Losing someone is never easy. Of course,…
Pup-friendly venues that go the extra mile! Atlanta offers a host of dog-welcoming locations, so…
Recruitment consultants help navigate sorority life! Nowadays, many young people outsource stages of college prep…
Most people don’t know that Georgia is ranked fifth throughout the United States for the…
Intellectual property attorney shares tips for securing a patent! In 2024, the U.S. Patent and…
A new app offers vetted childcare for families’ diverse needs. Entrepreneurs Brandi B. Kenner, Ph.D.,…
Acupuncture for your pet! Just as a growing number of humans turn to acupuncture to…
What to know about getting those first real earrings! Ear piercing is common in cultures…
How to smartly invest in your child’s retirement now! A financial “hack” going around social…
Local entrepreneur Anne Arwood launches kids’ shoes subscription service! Kids outgrow their shoes in record…
The hurdles and rewards of being a veterinarian. Becoming a veterinarian takes time—at least a…
Buckhead wax and sugaring artist offers tips for your first hair removal experience. The holidays…
Buckhead expert helps others manage career change. Bob Lewis was 36 years old when he…
A beginner’s guide to orthodontics! Have you noticed that kids today are going to the…
Hiring a professional pet sitter is good protocol! Our fur babies are members of our…
Advice on lessons for kids! Bringing music into a child’s life in different ways, from…
LIVING
Boxwoods Gardens & Gifts celebrates 30 years! Dan Belman and Randy Korando opened Boxwoods Gardens…
Create a sitting room vignette with the Giselle Spot Table by Hickory Chair. Made from…
A DUNWOODY FAMILY WEAVES CHERISHED MEMORIES INTO THEIR RENOVATION! The Abram home looks as though…
Dutch brand Eichholtz joins esteemed European brands like B&B Italia, Louis Poulsen and Fendi Casa…
Interior designers Angela Means and Danielle Carney celebrate their boutique’s first year. Angela Means and…
A BUCKHEAD HOME PROVES COLORFUL CHOICES CAN BE BOTH STYLISH AND DURABLE! Olivia Head purchased…
Primary colors get a sophisticated upgrade. Red, blue and yellow are no longer regulated to…
A Sandy Springs couple debuts decor line Cuvée Home. Interior designer Bailey Ward always joked…
The North American debut of Polish artist Dominika Hofman is happening Sept. 28 at Impossible…
Long before Buckhead became known for upscale shopping, luxury real estate, and high-rise living, it…
A CLOSE-KNIT FAMILY CREATES A HOME HAVEN IN SANDY SPRINGS! Once Sara Beth Upshaw and…
Pointers on adding wallpaper to your space! Jenna Gross, founder of Atlanta’s Colordrunk Designs, grew…
Atlanta-based interior designer Susan Ferrier has partnered with Baker to launch her debut furniture line.…
Float away in style on this Ring Lilo Pool Float designed by Oliver James Lilos…
Estate sale whiz Elizabeth White Cook shares her tips! Buckhead resident Elizabeth White Cook has…
A COUPLE KICKS OFF THEIR MARRIAGE WITH A MEANINGFUL HOME RENOVATION! When fashion stylist Susan…
Find a reason to pop some bubbly and store it in this statement-making champagne stand…
ADAC 2025 Southeast Designers and Architect of the Year Awards! The winners of ADAC’s 2025…
Archie Bolden founder Tara Dennis is making waves on Atlanta’s design landscape! Tara Dennis is…
Nest Studio Collection and interior designer Laura Jenkins join forces! Two Atlanta design powerhouses, hardware…
Add whimsy to your outdoors with this Montreal Rattan Hanging Egg Chair. Woven around a…
Milieu’s tables make game night gorgeous! Recreation rooms have been upgraded thanks to Buckhead-based game…
How to create an effective mood board! Starting an interior design project can be daunting,…
SANDY SPRINGS EMPTY NESTERS FIND THE IDEAL SPACE FOR THEIR NEXT CHAPTER! Erik and Sally…
From May 15 to July 31, the Swan Coach House Gallery is hosting The Summer…
STYLISH
DELICIOUS
Clean Juice is now open on Dresden Drive in Brookhaven, serving 100% USDA-certified organic juice,…
A multisensory experience in a glass! A s delicate tendrils of smoke waft above a cocktail, a new drinking ritual takes hold beneath the amber glow of a low-lit bar. More than…
CULTURE
Chamblee author creates children’s books around misunderstood creatures. Like many people, Gina Gallois set out to study one thing in college before changing her mind. For the Chamblee resident, the shift came…
HAPPENING
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…
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 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…
LIVING THE LIFE
LATEST
THE ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN ISSUE The Atlanta skyline is iconic, and the Buckhead landscape is dotted with interesting buildings. In this feature, we dive deeper to profile some of the structures, people…
A star-studded escape to Trilith. It wasn’t two minutes into my visit to Fayetteville, Georgia, the home of the Trilith movie studio, that I spotted a celebrity. My sister-in-law, Chris, and I…
Buckhead financial expert offers tips for first-time investors! When Ashley M. Fox worked as a financial analyst on Wall Street, her high-earning clients each had more than $25 million to invest, and…
Raising money for cystic fibrosis. When Brookhaven residents Carter and Jess Pope learned at 20 weeks pregnant that their son would be born with cystic fibrosis, they grieved. But then they got…
Clean Juice is now open on Dresden Drive in Brookhaven, serving 100% USDA-certified organic juice, smoothies, acai bowls and healthy food. cleanjuice.com Naga Bistro is expected to open this fall in Chamblee,…
Where to get your budding architect involved in Atlanta and beyond. Does your kiddo enjoy all things cranes, bulldozers and excavators? Do you find building blocks and LEGO bricks scattered across your…
CHARITABLE
The first of what organizers hope will be many events like it took over Duluth’s Stonewood Ranch Estates venue in late August to connect selected guests over fine food and entertainment. Soul…
The legacy of the late Congressman John Lewis lives on in the work of The Same House, an organization that addresses some of the city’s challenges. In mid-August, its Beloved Benefit at…
Appropriate for the hottest time of the year, International Dog Day was marked on Aug. 26 by more than two dozen two-and four legged attendees of the Pawty on the Patio. The…
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