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Simply Buckhead Cover story March / April 2023
ATLANTA AT PLAY

DISCOVERING RECREATIONAL PURSUITS FOR ALL AGES! Prolific English writer and philosopher G.K. Chesterton once said,…

KIDS INCORPORATED

From a stress-relieving art class to fun sports activities and a cool, interactive play space,…

BROADWAY STAR IN THE MAKING

Eight-year-old Alexandra Murphy, a Brookhaven resident, shares her experience taking piano and musical theater classes…

A PASSION FOR PICKLEBALL

Like so many couples, Michael and Leslie Gottfried were looking for a way to get…

LAUGHING TOWARD RETIREMENT

Taking up comedy in your 60s, says Kurt Blumthal, 61, means that after you put…

PLAY IT COOL

Gone are the days of hanging out at the mall or catching a movie on…

FLAG ON THE PLAY

Dunwoody High School senior Kate Perry has played her fair share of competitive sports, from…

PLAY-BY-PLAY

Playtime isn’t just for kids. In fact, adults are looking to fill their much-needed downtime…

FUN LONG AFTER 60

Seniors aren’t letting age slow them down as they keep in step with activities that…

Simply Buchhead - Getaway Issue Cover Story
Ready, Set, Go!

TRAVEL IS BACK, AND THERE’S NO BETTER TIME TO EXPLORE! Traveling, whether it’s close to…

UP FRONT

Hotel Emma retains the grand brick design from its days as a brewery.
Lone Star Love

San Antonio beyond the Alamo! It’s not my first visit to San Antonio, Texas, but…

The historic buildings of downtown Fernandina Beach contain charming shops and eateries.
THE LESSER KNOWN FLORIDA

Amelia Island’s unexpected treasures! As a south Florida native, I know there’s more to the…

A hospitable hub for movie lovers, the full-service cinema greets guests with a posh bar and lobby.
BROOKHAVEN BLOCKBUSTER

NEW DINE-IN THEATER MAXIMIZES MOVIE GOING EXPERIENCE! They were on to something back in 1957…

new City Hall at 3518 Broad Street
NEWS CLIPS – MARCH / APRIL 2023

FULL STEAM AHEAD Making tracks as the fastest-growing city in DeKalb County, Chamblee has unveiled…

Lilly’s Proper Champagne Mustard is a small-batch wonder with a blend of tanginess and flavor.
ANNE IRWIN

A former Buckhead gallery owner has found her next act in the art of mustard.…

Stacy Sager contributed to the design of the Bentley CT Speed Convertible created in memory of her husband.
Coat of Many Colors

Bentley Motors honors iconic CNN sportscaster. NBA sportscaster Craig Sager was known for his considerable…

Crescent Kayaks UltraLite
Great Outdoors

Embrace the springtime weather, put your adventure cap on and get outside. This expert-approved gear…

Pursell Farms
Romance Peaks at Pursell Farms

This pastoral resort in Sylacauga, Alabama, is the idyllic winter getaway My table at Old…

Enjoy action-packed fun at Beat the Bomb Atlanta, featuring team gaming challenges, plus a full-service bar and savory snacks. photo: Marcus Ingram
DA BOMB!

GEAR UP FOR ACTION AT NEW GAMING VENUE IN UPPER WESTSIDE Time is ticking at…

DR. BRIAN HOWARD

Buckhead resident puts a new spin on life with a passion for cycling. In 2017,…

Ignatius House chefs Calisha Smith and Don Williams created a ministry to train women for jobs in the restaurant industry.
Stirring Spirituality

Food for the soul. Calisha Smith, executive chef at Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center in…

Sloomoo Institute
NEWS CLIPS – JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2023

GET SLIMED! Pocket those devices for a hands-on experience in the wonderfully wacky world of…

The Maybourne Beverly Hills is perfectly positioned for a luxurious LA getaway.
Where Art Meets Fashion

The Maybourne Beverly Hills is one of a kind! It’s my birthday week, and I’m…

A volunteer at Eagle Ranch since 1997, Tim Ayres says he gets back more than he gives.
Helping Kids Thrive

Best in class. Brookhaven resident Tim Ayres fell in love with Eagle Ranch in 1997…

Cocktail lounge Aveline overlooks the lobby from its elevated perch.
INTOWN CATCH-UP

The new Kimpton Shane Hotel offers an energizing city vibe. I stepped into the sixth…

Good Scents

New year, new you. Embrace the season of renewal with luxuriously scented candles to match…

Donating a portion of the proceeds to the Ronald McDonald Charities is part of NAViGO's DNA.
Concierge for Consumers

Reducing frustration and giving back. Stuart Poole had an “aha” moment after he spent frustrating…

Co-chairs Sullivan Griffith, Thad Ellis and Chappell Loudermilk prepare for the Evening of Hope Gala for Andee's Army Child Brain and Spinal Cord Foundation.
It Takes an Army

Filling the financial gap. Thirteen-year-old Andee was an active teen until an arteriovenous malformation ruptured…

Emily Bridges and her father, Millard Choate, at Choate Construction's fundraiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Funding for an Underdog Disease

Cystic fibrosis is personal for Choate Construction. Returning after a two-year hiatus, Choate Construction in…

Two Bridges Park Dunwoody GA
NEWS CLIPS – NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2022

NATURE BREAK The grass is greener in Dunwoody, thanks to a new 5-acre park opening…

Born in the ATL

Holiday shopping happens right here at home. Ring in the festive season with these Atlanta-made…

Claire, Nick, Jack and Millie Mracek at a Mighty Millie event to promote the Mighty Millie Popsicle Project
Popsicle Power

Comfort food! When Claire and Nick Mracek’s 3-year-old daughter, Millie, had unresolved swelling on one…

A CAPITAL GETAWAY

Explore D.C.’s beyond-the-tourist tour spots! A trip to Washington, D.C., comes with a must-see list…

CHRIS RICH
CHRIS RICH

ingBuckhead entrepreneur’s longtime passion for horse racing has led to cherished personal and professional experiences.…

Take Another Look

The InterContinental Buckhead gets a modern refresh! The InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta has been a local…

GAME ON!

EAT, DRINK AND PLAY AT NEW ENTERTAINMENT MECCA IN UPPER WESTSIDE. Get the party started…

Unspoiled beauty amid wellappointed luxury awaits at Haig Point on Daufuskie Island.
Undisturbed Daufuskie

The bridgeless island is a history-filled respite. It’s like a Hallmark movie,” says the woman…

New Heights for the High

Donation transforms collection. When Claudia Einecke became the Frances B. Bunzi Family Curator of European…

Symbiotic Relationship

Bank and nonprofit share goals. Along with providing loans and investments to local small businesses,…

Head for the Hills

Foliage and fun are in store around Gatlinburg. For anyone who craves the boardwalk excitement…

FAMILY

Hotel Emma retains the grand brick design from its days as a brewery.
Lone Star Love

San Antonio beyond the Alamo! It’s not my first visit to San Antonio, Texas, but…

The historic buildings of downtown Fernandina Beach contain charming shops and eateries.
THE LESSER KNOWN FLORIDA

Amelia Island’s unexpected treasures! As a south Florida native, I know there’s more to the…

A hospitable hub for movie lovers, the full-service cinema greets guests with a posh bar and lobby.
BROOKHAVEN BLOCKBUSTER

NEW DINE-IN THEATER MAXIMIZES MOVIE GOING EXPERIENCE! They were on to something back in 1957…

new City Hall at 3518 Broad Street
NEWS CLIPS – MARCH / APRIL 2023

FULL STEAM AHEAD Making tracks as the fastest-growing city in DeKalb County, Chamblee has unveiled…

Lilly’s Proper Champagne Mustard is a small-batch wonder with a blend of tanginess and flavor.
ANNE IRWIN

A former Buckhead gallery owner has found her next act in the art of mustard.…

Stacy Sager contributed to the design of the Bentley CT Speed Convertible created in memory of her husband.
Coat of Many Colors

Bentley Motors honors iconic CNN sportscaster. NBA sportscaster Craig Sager was known for his considerable…

Crescent Kayaks UltraLite
Great Outdoors

Embrace the springtime weather, put your adventure cap on and get outside. This expert-approved gear…

Pursell Farms
Romance Peaks at Pursell Farms

This pastoral resort in Sylacauga, Alabama, is the idyllic winter getaway My table at Old…

Enjoy action-packed fun at Beat the Bomb Atlanta, featuring team gaming challenges, plus a full-service bar and savory snacks. photo: Marcus Ingram
DA BOMB!

GEAR UP FOR ACTION AT NEW GAMING VENUE IN UPPER WESTSIDE Time is ticking at…

DR. BRIAN HOWARD

Buckhead resident puts a new spin on life with a passion for cycling. In 2017,…

Ignatius House chefs Calisha Smith and Don Williams created a ministry to train women for jobs in the restaurant industry.
Stirring Spirituality

Food for the soul. Calisha Smith, executive chef at Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center in…

Sloomoo Institute
NEWS CLIPS – JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2023

GET SLIMED! Pocket those devices for a hands-on experience in the wonderfully wacky world of…

The Maybourne Beverly Hills is perfectly positioned for a luxurious LA getaway.
Where Art Meets Fashion

The Maybourne Beverly Hills is one of a kind! It’s my birthday week, and I’m…

A volunteer at Eagle Ranch since 1997, Tim Ayres says he gets back more than he gives.
Helping Kids Thrive

Best in class. Brookhaven resident Tim Ayres fell in love with Eagle Ranch in 1997…

Cocktail lounge Aveline overlooks the lobby from its elevated perch.
INTOWN CATCH-UP

The new Kimpton Shane Hotel offers an energizing city vibe. I stepped into the sixth…

Good Scents

New year, new you. Embrace the season of renewal with luxuriously scented candles to match…

Donating a portion of the proceeds to the Ronald McDonald Charities is part of NAViGO's DNA.
Concierge for Consumers

Reducing frustration and giving back. Stuart Poole had an “aha” moment after he spent frustrating…

Co-chairs Sullivan Griffith, Thad Ellis and Chappell Loudermilk prepare for the Evening of Hope Gala for Andee's Army Child Brain and Spinal Cord Foundation.
It Takes an Army

Filling the financial gap. Thirteen-year-old Andee was an active teen until an arteriovenous malformation ruptured…

Emily Bridges and her father, Millard Choate, at Choate Construction's fundraiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Funding for an Underdog Disease

Cystic fibrosis is personal for Choate Construction. Returning after a two-year hiatus, Choate Construction in…

Two Bridges Park Dunwoody GA
NEWS CLIPS – NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2022

NATURE BREAK The grass is greener in Dunwoody, thanks to a new 5-acre park opening…

Born in the ATL

Holiday shopping happens right here at home. Ring in the festive season with these Atlanta-made…

Claire, Nick, Jack and Millie Mracek at a Mighty Millie event to promote the Mighty Millie Popsicle Project
Popsicle Power

Comfort food! When Claire and Nick Mracek’s 3-year-old daughter, Millie, had unresolved swelling on one…

A CAPITAL GETAWAY

Explore D.C.’s beyond-the-tourist tour spots! A trip to Washington, D.C., comes with a must-see list…

CHRIS RICH
CHRIS RICH

ingBuckhead entrepreneur’s longtime passion for horse racing has led to cherished personal and professional experiences.…

Take Another Look

The InterContinental Buckhead gets a modern refresh! The InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta has been a local…

GAME ON!

EAT, DRINK AND PLAY AT NEW ENTERTAINMENT MECCA IN UPPER WESTSIDE. Get the party started…

Unspoiled beauty amid wellappointed luxury awaits at Haig Point on Daufuskie Island.
Undisturbed Daufuskie

The bridgeless island is a history-filled respite. It’s like a Hallmark movie,” says the woman…

New Heights for the High

Donation transforms collection. When Claudia Einecke became the Frances B. Bunzi Family Curator of European…

Symbiotic Relationship

Bank and nonprofit share goals. Along with providing loans and investments to local small businesses,…

Head for the Hills

Foliage and fun are in store around Gatlinburg. For anyone who craves the boardwalk excitement…

LIVING

Marc Mauldin Photography
Young Love

Elle Cantrell is making waves in Atlanta’s design industry! Seldom does someone uncover their lifelong…

Parete x Cynthia Rowley Whatever Floats Your Botanicals Wallcovering
Feeling Floral

Florals for spring? Groundbreaking. However, this season’s florals have permission to go over-the-top in color,…

Dixon Rye Cup - The Serena Carone Green Cup
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – MARCH / APRIL 2023

Sip your morning coffee or tea from an objet d’art. The Serena Carone Green Cup…

Kudzu Antiques + Modern retails new and vintage pieces.
DEALERS OF WORTH

Local designers share their favorite value furniture spots! Virginie Airieau acuratedroom.com  @acuratedroom Swoox Curated Consignment:…

The kitchen and dining area feature a high-constrast black-and-white palette with brass accents.
COMPLIMENTS TO THE HOUSE

A CUSTOM BROOKHAVEN HOME HAS PERSONAL TOUCHES IN EVERY CORNER! Sonia and Jibin Thomas dreamed…

Floor & Decor Design Studio
DESIGN & REALTY NEWS – MARCH / APRIL 2023

Atlanta-based hard surface flooring retailer Floor & Decor has opened its newest location in Buckhead…

The stunning scissor truss ceiling runs the length of the home, from the living room to the back bedrooms.
Blank Canvas

A DOWN-SIZED PEACHTREE HILLS HOME SHOWCASES ITS OWNERS’ ARTISTIC PASSIONS! Not a single detail was…

Architect Norman Askins
KEEPING UP WITH THE CLASSICS

Architect Norman Askins brings the past into the future. At age 80, Buckhead-based architect Norman…

DESIGN & REALTY NEWS – JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2023

Travel to the Buckhead-adjacent Museum of Design Atlanta to view “Close to the Edge: The…

CompostNow makes composting easy.
At Your Service

Doorstep amenities for the new year! Cut yourself some slack this year with one of…

Finery Fusion

Japandi is the evolution of two now tried-and-true 21st century designs: Scandinavian and Japanese. Grounded…

Gifting Local Goods

Purchase one-of-a-kind items at seasonal bazaars. Holiday shopping can be more than just a to-do…

Skylar Morgan Furniture
SKY’S THE LIMIT

Skylar Morgan Furniture is defining American-made modern. Growing up in Montana, Skylar Morgan was inspired…

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2022

Indian blankets and floor cloths made from stitched-together saris are the foundation of Aloka’s vibrant…

IN THE TREES

THE CREATION OF A MODERN MASTERPIECE! David Reece has a passion for architecture and civil…

DESIGN & REALTY NEWS – NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2022

New York-based furniture brand Burrow has opened its first brick and mortar location in the…

interior designer Susan Currie
Color Crush

Susan Currie’s style is anything but neutral. Although interior designer Susan Currie began her career…

Worth The Wait

A CUSTOM HOME BUILDER’S BROOKHAVEN BESPOKE ABODE. For Sahil Kochhar, building his family a custom…

Visual artist Anderson Smith
DESIGN & REALTY NEWS – OCTOBER 2022

Visual artist Anderson Smith has opened his first gallery in Buckhead Village. Gallery Anderson Smith,…

Safety Season

Enjoying outdoor fires responsibly! Bonfires are a highlight of the fall season, but with October…

Florence Knoll Relaxed Settee in Hourglass Beeswax
Find Your Groove

The ‘ 70s are back in style. Before you cringe conjuring up visions of avocado…

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – OCTOBER 2022

Vintage Ken and Barbie dolls take center stage in photographer David Parise’s eye-catching images being…

Skylar Morgan
From Drab to Fab

The design comeback of the century might be able to be attributed to brown: The…

Authentic Origins

Interior designer Anna Booth’s individual approach to design Interior design is in Anna Booth’s blood.…

The Dillon, a new condo project in Buckhead
DESIGN & REALTY NEWS – SEPTEMBER 2022

The Dillon, a new condo project in Buckhead, recently reported $62 million in sales reservations.…

Drought tips and tricks
Worry-free Foliage

Drought tips and tricks! It has been a very hot summer. According to the National…

The sophisticated living space showcases tone on tone fabrics in a variety of textures, proving white is far from boring.
Home Sweet Home

AT HOME, CANDY QUEEN ELIZABETH SCHMITT CREATES A NEUTRAL RETREAT! Elizabeth Schmitt is the woman…

In the Garden by Atlanta-based Kevin Francis Design
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – SEPTEMBER 2022

Bring flowers indoors with a candle from In the Garden by Atlanta-based Kevin Francis Design.…

Dometic MoBar 550S stainless steel mobile bar cart
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – JULY / AUGUST 2022

Roll the party outdoors with this sleek, stainless steel mobile bar cart. The Dometic MoBar…

Getting the most out of your sleep
Sleep Matters

Getting the most out of your Z’s! We spend nearly one-third of our life asleep…

DELICIOUS

Rreal Margarita
Sip, Sip, Hooray

RREAL TACOS BEVERAGE DIRECTOR JESUS PEREZ SHARES A TWIST ON A CLASSIC MARGARITA. Rreal Tacos,…

FOOD NEWS – MARCH / APRIL 2023

Fun and Games

Your 3rd Spot’s small plates menu is just as fun as its selection of games. Technology-driven dining and gaming concept Your 3rd Spot opened in the Upper Westside’s The Works in November.…

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Simply Buckhead Cover story March / April 2023
ATLANTA AT PLAY

DISCOVERING RECREATIONAL PURSUITS FOR ALL AGES! Prolific English writer and philosopher G.K. Chesterton once said, “The true object of all human life is play.” We’re inclined to agree. Whether you’re looking for…

Justin Ball
THE GAMBLER

Justin Ball bets on his ability to deepen Stage Door’s community ties. Justin Ball acknowledges falling for a semi-bluff when he became Stage Door Theatre’s executive director in September 2021. He was…

KIDS INCORPORATED

From a stress-relieving art class to fun sports activities and a cool, interactive play space, these recreational pursuits will captivate your child under 12. Possibly you, too! INTERACTIVE: SLOOMOO INSTITUTE Getting slimed…

Marc Mauldin Photography
Young Love

Elle Cantrell is making waves in Atlanta’s design industry! Seldom does someone uncover their lifelong passion at 4 years old. Then again, Atlanta-based interior designer Elle Cantrell isn’t known for taking the…

BROADWAY STAR IN THE MAKING

Eight-year-old Alexandra Murphy, a Brookhaven resident, shares her experience taking piano and musical theater classes at The Studios Brookhaven. What do you want to be when you grow up? A professional piano…

A PASSION FOR PICKLEBALL

Like so many couples, Michael and Leslie Gottfried were looking for a way to get fresh air and exercise during the pandemic. The Buckhead residents noticed three pickleball courts had been built…

HAPPENING

KNIGHTS IN ARMOR
Up in Arms

EUROPEAN KNIGHTS GALLOP INTO TOWN FOR SWASHBUCKLING SHOW. Those prehistoric bone-crushers might rule the hallowed halls of Fernbank Museum of Natural History, but brawly European warriors are geared up for some epic…

ARTSAPALOOZA Sandy Springs
Double the Fun

SHOP ART AND HUNT EGGS IN SANDY SPRINGS. Artsapalooza will be serving up a side of scrambled eggs April 16-17 in Sandy Springs as the free springtime festival unveils its artistic treasures…

WHO DUNIT?

SAVOR FRENCH FARE AND INTERACTIVE LIVE THEATER. Spice up date night with dinner and a show at Petite Violette, where guests can sink their teeth into a juicy murder mystery and a…

CHARITABLE

SURROGACY SOIREE

Alexandra and Zach French, founders of the Gift of Surrogacy Foundation, chaired and hosted the organization’s gala fundraiser in early February at the 42West venue on Atlanta’s Westside. The hors d’oeuvres and…

STARFISH BALL 2023

The 17th Annual Starfish Ball, a gala celebrating the nsoro nonprofit’s mission to assist youth transitioning out of foster care, feted the contributions of two local supporters. Angela Lewis, founding partner of…

Models strut on the runway, wearing designs by Jane Siskin.
FALL FOR FASHION

More than 148,000 meals will be provided for those in need, thanks to the $37,000 raised during the Atlanta Community Food Bank’s Fall for Fashion event in November. Held at the law…

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