SIMPLY BUCKHEAD COVER STORY
EXPECT BIG THINGS FROM THESE SEVEN STANDOUTS. Atlanta has no lack of successful individuals. In…
Serial entrepreneur and soccer agent blazes new trails. Maria Opeaye is a true Renaissance woman.…
A dedicated nonprofit professional is on a mission. According to Shirley Anne Smith, she is—and…
A man-on-the-go invented the energy drink he wanted. While visiting Algeria, his birth country, in…
Fusion leader merges educational individualization and community. Robert Stewart leads by example. The Fusion Academy…
Buckhead attorney builds an empire around protecting intellectual property. To Marcy Sperry, it’s not about…
Expressing creativity through music, modeling and more. Eight years ago, Bria Black moved from her…
UP FRONT
Tiny island off Florida’s coast offers super-sized fun! One of the concerns when taking trips…
Dorsey Alston Realtors’ CEO and president transformed his family’s small business into a real estate…
Georgia’s second-largest city is an epicenter of arts! I arrived in Columbus, Georgia, on a…
BUCKHEAD BOUTIQUE GOES VOGUE FOR NEW GENERATION! Young women can sashay the summer away in…
Wylie Hotel impresses as an escape! Sometimes, Buckhead and Old Fourth Ward seem worlds away.…
Keep it local. A child of Iranian immigrants, Dr. Andrew Kokabi of Brookhaven Family Dentistry…
HEAD OF THE CLASS School’s out, but Kimbrell Smith is in full prep mode, happily…
Broadening kids’ horizons! The late Julie Muir Harlan was passionate about nonprofits such as Agape…
A sun-soaked getaway to one of Florida’s historic resorts! After a stressful start to the…
Financial education is key. In 1987, a group of Atlanta churches came together to form…
History, eclectic style and gracious hospitality at Stonehurst Place. I have a secret fantasy. In…
Turning a negative into a positive! When Zeus Luby was 17, he was falsely arrested…
The beginning of summer signifies warmer temperatures, longer days and extra time to participate in…
Stemming the tide. Eating disorders became personal in 2016 for Sandy Springs resident Marci Soran…
ON THE BOARDWALK Nature lovers can scope out Canadian geese, mallards, beavers and more on…
Brookhaven resident kicks his longtime passion for car racing into a new gear by building…
Winging it for 24 hours in the Holy City. Charleston never disappoints, even if you…
Symbiotic cell mates. Dogs have always played a big role in Susan Jacobs-Meadows’ life, so…
The Thompson Buckhead leaves a lasting impression! The Thompson Buckhead may be tucked away on…
Jenni Kayne brings easy, breezy style to Buckhead! With a palette of neutral colors, clean…
Fulfilling critical needs. When Jaycina Almond got pregnant at age 20, she was working at…
Honoring a volunteer! The late Polly Simpson was passionate about women’s and kid’s issues, particularly…
The Dominican Republic is an easy escape! Sometimes the journey to a destination is part…
Stand-up paddleboarding is one of the hottest trends in outdoor recreation, thanks to its relatively…
A SHOO-IN With a savvy business plan to create stylish footwear and accessories from recycled…
How a devoted mother turned her daughter’s needs into a thriving Sandy Springs nonprofit for…
LIVING
Roll the party outdoors with this sleek, stainless steel mobile bar cart. The Dometic MoBar…
SANDY SPRINGS RESIDENTS FIND PEACE ON LAKE OCONEE. The Louries have been escaping from Atlanta…
This summer, the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center added two new showrooms: Paris-founded Pierre Frey and…
How to survive the fast-changing market! Residential real estate in Atlanta is booming, creating an…
Artist Hayden Gregg breathes new life into furniture, walls and floors! You might call Hayden…
Show your love of the South and add vintage flair to your walls with a…
If you’re ready for a room refresh, start thinking boldly because maximalism is here to…
Merge Home is the newest design destination on Westside. The full-service showroom and interior design…
A 1980s CONDO IS SKILLFULLY RENEWED! Kevin Todd enjoyed downtown urban living while working at…
FOOD STORAGE ORGANIZATION TIPS FROM A PROFESSIONAL. No matter how hard you try, the pantry…
Designer Libby Patrick’s holistic approach to hospitality design. More than 20 years ago interior designer…
Interior Define has put down stakes in Buckhead. The customizable, direct-to-consumer furniture brand opened its…
Furniture retailer Room & Board and quartz surfaces producer Cambria have partnered for a home…
PUTTING DOWN FAMILY ROOTS IN BROOKHAVEN. When Florida natives and Florida State University grads Jordan…
, part of celebrity interior designer Brigette Romanek’s first furniture collection with Mitchell Gold +…
Buckhead has a new destination for exquisite florals. Atlanta florist Mary Delia Poynter now offers…
STEVE MARKEY’S HOLISTIC APPROACH TO DESIGN. For Steve Markey, design director at Atlanta-based senior living…
A two-part renovation in Kingswood is a family’s respite. For Susan and Chad Carlisle, Kingswood…
Steve McKenzie explains how to find the star of your space. Striking interiors shouldn’t just…
Add some class to your hearth with this firewood tote designed by goop and exclusive…
Everyone looks forward to warmer months when they can spend evenings outdoors, but as the…
Known for its adaptable modular couches, The Lovesac Company recently took up residence in West…
The holidays have arrived, which means it’s time to get into the entertaining spirit. If…
Nancy Conrad puts her artistic stamp on a Peachtree Hills condo. Nancy Conrad has lived…
STYLISH
DELICIOUS
BROOKHAVEN’S VALENZA OFFERS A TASTE OF ITALY, CLOSE TO HOME! There’s something alluring about the Italian way of life—and of dining. It’s marked by unhurried meals enjoyed with family and friends, made…
CULTURE
Kimberly Belle pens her eighth novel set in Atlanta Buckhead author Kimberly Belle is one of those “never give up on your dream” success stories. “For a long time I had this…
LIVING THE LIFE
LATEST
EXPECT BIG THINGS FROM THESE SEVEN STANDOUTS. Atlanta has no lack of successful individuals. In fact, the city draws top talent from across industries, from entrepreneurs and entertainers to educators and philanthropists.…
Serial entrepreneur and soccer agent blazes new trails. Maria Opeaye is a true Renaissance woman. At 41, this single Buckhead resident is a self-published author of eight books, shoe designer and owner…
Yvette Landin created a vibrant lipstick line with a mission. Makeup has always inspired Yvette Landin, who dreamed of starting a line of her own. The Texas native, who currently serves as…
What do you want to be when you grow up? In this issue, the stories of our seven “Rising Stars,” who have each made a mark in their respective professional industries, might…
Tiny island off Florida’s coast offers super-sized fun! One of the concerns when taking trips with family or friends is finding a destination that will keep different types of travelers engaged. Having…
MTV spotlights local 20-somethings in new show. The creator of “Jersey Shore,” SallyAnn Salsano, debuted a new reality show last month that was filmed right in our backyard. “Buckhead Shore,” which will…
HAPPENING
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…
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…
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
For the 16th year, supporters and friends of the nsoro Educational Foundation gathered to show how much they care about the nonprofit that supports education for those aging out of foster care.…
STAR-94’s Jenn Hobby welcomed 475 guests to the “A Tribute to Our Quiet Heroes” luncheon in May at Flourish in Buckhead benefiting CURE Childhood Cancer. The event honored 250 mothers of children…
Simply Buckhead hosted its inaugural Atlanta Fashion Gives event in April at Flourish by Legendary Events. The gala evening, emceed by Atlanta’s WSB-TV news anchor Karyn Greer, featured the U.S. debut of…
