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BUSINESS BUILDERS

Success stories, career advice and financial tips from top entrepreneurs and experts. Atlantans are surrounded…

MARC GORLIN
UNENDING ROAD SHOW

MARC GORLIN KEEPS ROADIE ROLLING ALONG WITH UPS. Marc Gorlin, founder and CEO of the…

Thomas Prevatt
TRIPLE NUMBERS GAME

STARTUP SUCCESS STARTS BY SORTING THROUGH SETS OF THREE. Starting a business on sound financial…

JESSE ITZLER
NO HOLDS BARRED

SERIAL ENTREPRENEUR JESSE ITZLER DOES LIFE—AND BUSINESS—WITHOUT LIMITS! Jesse Itzler doesn’t have an advanced degree…

AL LONGMAN AND SU SO-LONGMAN
RISK / REWARD

AL LONGMAN AND SU SO-LONGMAN TOOK A LEAP OF FAITH TO LAUNCH A MULTI-MILLION-DOLLAR BUSINESS.…

MARK AND SHELLY WILSON
THE RIGHT CALL

MARK AND SHELLY WILSON’S CHIME SOLUTIONS CREATES OPPORTUNITIES IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES When Buckhead residents Mark…

KABIR BARDAY ONETRUST
HEART OF INNOVATION

BUCKHEAD HAS WHAT BUSINESS BUILDERS NEED TO SUCCEED! All the elements for entrepreneurship come together…

Robin Meade
Here Comes The Sun

HLN ANCHOR ROBIN MEADE FINDS PEACE. Meeting Robin Meade for the first time is like…

UP FRONT

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…

Downtown Athens boasts cool shopping and dining opportunities.
CLASSIC BEAUTY

An Athens visit feels like coming home. If you cried happy tears when the UGA…

Lululemon Blissfeel Women’s Running Shoe
Fit Finds

It’s time amp up your fitness routine. These chic athleisure sets will have you looking…

SIPS AND THE CITY

KICKY COCKTAIL LOUNGE TO OPEN IN BUCKHEAD For splashy drinks, savory bites and buzzy views,…

Preventing the Summer Slide

Program gives students a boost. Buckhead’s Atlanta International School Head of School Kevin Glass was…

Villas and bungalows frame the glittering bay at Sugar Beach.
Sweet Escape

St. Lucia’s Viceroy Sugar Beach is a first-rate getaway. Time is standing still in the…

NEWS CLIPS – OCTOBER 2022

NEW HANG Coloring the world of art patrons since 1996, Gregg Irby Gallery has unveiled…

POORVI CHORDIA

Buckhead-based physician turns her passion for holistic living into a family activity and a burgeoning…

Travel up an elevator from The Interlock's parking lot and arrive at this rooftop pool. Katie Bricker Photography
Making a Splash

Rooftop L.O.A. brings an oasis to the city. Rooftop L.O.A., which stands for leave of…

Virgin Voyages caters to the active adultonly crowd with multiple eating options, from a high-end steakhouse to casual on-deck dining.
Ahoy, Grownups!

Leave the kids, cartoon characters and formalwear behind on a Virgin Voyage! It’s been quite…

The daughter-mother team of Jeanine Chambers and Bernadette Darnell have been directing missions for Angel Flight Soars for 23 years.
Earth Angels

Removing barriers to medical care! Angel Flight Soars, a nonprofit that coordinates free air transportation…

Sara Beth Brown of Brown & Co. Jewelers
SHINE ON

BROWN & CO. JEWELERS SET TO DAZZLE BUCKHEAD VILLAGE. From Rolex timepieces marking the pinnacle…

Jenny Levison regularly develops new recipes for her five locations.
Stirring the Pot

Filling empty tummies! After leaving an acting career, Jenny Levison wanted to go into the…

Jekyll Island Club Resort
Hang with History

Jekyll Island Club Resort marries the historic with escapism. Jekyll Island, the southernmost of Georgia’s…

Audrey, Doug and Natalie Herndon make volunteering a family affair at Ronald McDonald House Charities.
A Family Affair

Of like minds… While their daughter, Audrey, was growing up, Natalie and Doug Herndon of…

Captiva Island
CAPTIVATING CAPTIVA

Tiny island off Florida’s coast offers super-sized fun! One of the concerns when taking trips…

Michael Rogers
LIVING THE LIFE – MICHAEL ROGERS

Dorsey Alston Realtors’ CEO and president transformed his family’s small business into a real estate…

Columbus sits along the banks of the Chattahoochee River.
Cultural Columbus

Georgia’s second-largest city is an epicenter of arts! I arrived in Columbus, Georgia, on a…

Buckhead-based boutique House of Wallace
STRIKE A POSE

BUCKHEAD BOUTIQUE GOES VOGUE FOR NEW GENERATION! Young women can sashay the summer away in…

The exterior of Wylie Hotel faces Ponce de Leon Avenue.
Pretty on Ponce

Wylie Hotel impresses as an escape! Sometimes, Buckhead and Old Fourth Ward seem worlds away.…

Dr. Andrew Kokabi of Brookhaven Family Dentistry got creative to give back.
Smiles for Charity

Keep it local. A child of Iranian immigrants, Dr. Andrew Kokabi of Brookhaven Family Dentistry…

atlantagirlsschool.ORG
NEWS CLIPS – JULY / AUGUST 2022

HEAD OF THE CLASS School’s out, but Kimbrell Smith is in full prep mode, happily…

Founder Chad Harlan and Executive Director Caroline Lombard with the $25,000 grant from Northwestern Mutual.
Dream Becomes Reality

Broadening kids’ horizons! The late Julie Muir Harlan was passionate about nonprofits such as Agape…

Staff members Tammy Patterson, Executive Director Adrianne Hamilton-Butler, Resident Advocate Belton Burton, Derwin Davis and Mary Wesley.
One of a Kind

Night and day. Founded in 1984 to create a place where homeless couples could remain…

Cotopaxi Cubos Del Dia Set of 3 Travel Cubes
Fly Away with Me

Travel is a fruit of the summer season that many look forward to. Here, we’ve…

Sleeping In History

A sun-soaked getaway to one of Florida’s historic resorts! After a stressful start to the…

The 2022 co-chairs of the Seeds of Change Society Luncheon Elizabeth Bresnahan and Melba Wynn Hill with BCM President and CEO Keeva Kase.
Preventing Homelessness

Financial education is key. In 1987, a group of Atlanta churches came together to form…

Stonehurst Place sits on the largest residential lot in Midtown and is surrounded by lush gardens.
Stately City Stay

History, eclectic style and gracious hospitality at Stonehurst Place. I have a secret fantasy. In…

LIVING

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…

photo: Kim Evans
IT TAKES TWO

Nina Long and Don Easterling bring Mathews Design Group to life. You might be familiar…

Made Goods Thyra Aged Sconce
Shine On

It’s a universally acknowledged truth that a hint of shine in any interior space is…

The neutrally elegant living room features a touch of rustic from the mantel sourced from a barn in Alabama, Yvette's home state.
Lured to the Lake

SANDY SPRINGS RESIDENTS FIND PEACE ON LAKE OCONEE. The Louries have been escaping from Atlanta…

Congratulations to Harrison Design for being selected as winners in ADAC’s 2022 Southeast Designers and Architect of the Year Awards.
DESIGN & REALTY NEWS – JULY / AUGUST 2022

This summer, the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center added two new showrooms: Paris-founded Pierre Frey and…

Real Estate Readiness

How to survive the fast-changing market! Residential real estate in Atlanta is booming, creating an…

Hayden Gregg
Painterly Pursuits

Artist Hayden Gregg breathes new life into furniture, walls and floors! You might call Hayden…

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – JUNE 2022

Show your love of the South and add vintage flair to your walls with a…

Skylar Sectional
Dark and Stormy

If you’re ready for a room refresh, start thinking boldly because maximalism is here to…

Merge Home
DESIGN NEWS – JUNE 2022

Merge Home is the newest design destination on Westside. The full-service showroom and interior design…

The colorful masterpiece by America Martin depicts three men playing music. It was one of three paintings done by the artist for Todd to choose from.
High-Rise Overhaul

A 1980s CONDO IS SKILLFULLY RENEWED! Kevin Todd enjoyed downtown urban living while working at…

How to Organize Your Pantry
Pantry Refresh

FOOD STORAGE ORGANIZATION TIPS FROM A PROFESSIONAL. No matter how hard you try, the pantry…

interior designer Libby Patrick
Designed for Living

Designer Libby Patrick’s holistic approach to hospitality design. More than 20 years ago interior designer…

Sir Madam Rialto Coupe Glasses
Rainbow Connection

Say goodbye to boring white china with a bit of color on your tabletop this…

Interior-Define
DESIGN NEWS – May 2022

Interior Define has put down stakes in Buckhead. The customizable, direct-to-consumer furniture brand opened its…

Settled With Style

PUTTING DOWN FAMILY ROOTS IN BROOKHAVEN. When Florida natives and Florida State University grads Jordan…

Halsted serving board with Brittanicca Gold quartz and antique bronze handles
PRODUCT Spotlight – MAY 2022

Furniture retailer Room & Board and quartz surfaces producer Cambria have partnered for a home…

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EXTRA BUZZ

The espresso martini is back. Without a drop of gin or vermouth, the espresso martini…

HOMEMADE HARVEST
Maple-marinated duck breast balances savory with sweet in each juicy bite. Duck is a menu constant; presentations vary by season.

Vacation Vibes

A MEAL AT CANOE FEELS LIKE A LUXE GETAWAY! Desperately in need of a vacation but too buried under deadlines to take time off work? Book a table at Canoe. Whether you…

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BUSINESS BUILDERS

Success stories, career advice and financial tips from top entrepreneurs and experts. Atlantans are surrounded by established corporations such as Delta, Home Depot, Coca-Cola and many more names and logos recognized around…

EXTRA BUZZ

The espresso martini is back. Without a drop of gin or vermouth, the espresso martini became a classic of modern times. The rich and creamy cocktail is a simple mix of vodka,…

TREAT YOURSELVES

TRUCK OR TREAT PAIRS HALLOWEEN FUN WITH FOOD TRUCKS! On the last Thursday in October, Brook Run Park in Dunwoody will be crowded with princesses, superheroes and maybe even a few goblins…

New Heights for the High

Donation transforms collection. When Claudia Einecke became the Frances B. Bunzi Family Curator of European Art at the High Museum in 2018, she could have never dreamed what was on the horizon.…

Celebrity hairstylist Michael Kanyon
Hair Raising

Celebrity hairstylist Michael Kanyon launches a beauty brand! Like many people, the pandemic made celebrity hairstylist Michael Kanyon take a hard look at where he was living and what he and his…

HOMEMADE HARVEST

A sweet and savory, caramelroasted cauliflower from Palo Santo’s Santiago Gome. Earlier this year, Mexican chef Santiago Gomez opened his supper-club-style restaurant, Palo Santo, in West Midtown. Stop by for Mexican-inspired cuisine…

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

STARFISH BALL

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.…

A TRIBUTE TO OUR QUIET HEROES

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…

Models showcased Joshua Kane's Dandy Rebels collection.
ATLANTA FASHION GIVES

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…

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