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HOMEGROWN TALENT AND HANDMADE GOODS! In 2026, most of us are inundated with items mass-produced for big box stores. From furniture with hard-to-follow assembly instructions to clothing that comes from overseas factories, it’s easy to feel uninspired. Enter a cadre of local artisans who take pride in creating functional, beautiful items for us to enjoy.…
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HOMEGROWN TALENT AND HANDMADE GOODS! In 2026, most of us are inundated with items mass-produced…
Nicky Hines’ Brown Girl Mixers sweeten social experiences! Nicky Hines was a longtime corporate food…
Meet designer Szana Marr of VerZa. Szana Marr, who pronounces her name “like Reneé, but…
Wood Mill Lab engineers enduring magic into custom furniture! Wood Mill Lab has furnished elegant…
How Jeff Banks crystalized Atlanta’s cocktail scene! For 15 years, Jeff Banks watched the Atlanta…
Former teacher turns pottery into a second career! When Jenifer Gine sits down at the…
UP FRONT
The uber-stylish Hotel Phoenix sets the tone for a refreshed downtown. Like a phoenix rising,…
PIEDMONT CENTER REINVENTED AND REIMAGINED! In January, CP Group unveiled its master plan to redevelop…
The Cove lets guests get away from it all! My first order of business at…
SUMMIT COFFEE TO TRANSFORM THE HISTORIC WILLIAMS-PAYNE HOUSE. In a bid to breathe new life…
Providing special needs kids with workplace experience. When Sergio Pacheco and Gloria Mattei-Pacheco’s son, Adrian,…
Three days in the northern tip of California wine country! Each time I’ve been to…
Promoting early literacy. A new partnership between the Fulton County Library System and Reach Out…
The Tess, renovated and renamed, brings local charm to an Autograph Collection hotel! As a…
Eat, drink and be merry! Taste of Atlanta’s 25th anniversary party kicks off with its…
Winston-Salem celebrates history and innovation! I knew only two things about Winston-Salem before my recent…
Tiny houses serve as models. Harriet Hoskyns-Abrahall, who resides at the Lenbrook retirement community in…
Every year, roughly 10 to 40 million metric tons of microplastics are released into the…
A pastoral oasis awaits a short drive north. The road curves, and suddenly Satolah Creek…
SANDY SPRINGS AUTHOR’S BOOK PROVES MAHJONG IS FOR ALL AGES! For Gabby and Mark Spatt,…
Spreading the word. Because ovarian cancer can either be symptomless or mimic other gastrointestinal issues,…
Creating a joyful sound! Professional bassoonist Dantes Rameau moved to Atlanta in 2010 after earning…
New year, new mindset—and a new soundtrack to match. As fitness goals take center stage,…
Celebrating Quiet Heroes! Families and Communities Together, better known as FACT Relief, was born after…
Acquisition broadens impact. Dress for Success Atlanta began in 1997 as an organization focused on…
WOO OPENS THIRD LOCATION IN SANDY SPRINGS! Atlanta-based skincare and beauty boutique Woo Skincare +…
UNCF’s Justine Boyd applies early life lessons to the Mayor’s Masked Ball! For more than…
One of Atlanta’s newest hotels delivers in setting and services. As I stepped into the…
Mirrors are not just about self-reflection; they are also about selfprojection, representing your design style…
The National Geographic Orion sets a new course along the Dalmatian Coast. I am not…
Faith groups work in unison. Six years ago, a Peachtree Road United Methodist Church teenager…
FAMILY
How to prevent uncomfortable situations with your pet! We bring pets into our homes to…
How to spot and stop a summer staph infection! Summer means more time outside and…
Start planning for your parents’ future. This year, Baby Boomers born in 1946 are turning…
Signs, diagnosis and support for families. Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how a…
Plan your dream destination wedding with tips from Sandy Springs planner Elizabeth Klespies. If you’ve…
Know the facts before investing in pet insurance. Veterinarian bills—expected or not—are never easy to…
Reading your pet’s body language. Pets communicate in myriad ways. A tucked tail on dogs…
Reach new heights with these expert indoor rock climbing tips! According to Claudiu Vidulescu, humans…
A new platform eases parents’ planning! Managing summer camps shouldn’t feel like a second job.…
Smart tips for planning a smooth babymoon. Thinking of sneaking in one last romantic getaway…
Dietician Cheryl Orlansky unpacks the protein craze that’s sweeping the nation. If you feel like…
Chamblee expert shares tips for making holiday gift wrapping a breeze! There’s something magical about…
Interactive gaming experiences offer cold-season fun. Holiday breaks provide a welcome respite from the daily…
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…
LIVING
The Modernist’s Rob Gini and Felipe Florez make the case for ditching design dogma. Balance…
Romanticizing your life is easy when you are surrounded by beautiful things. Small luxuries like…
A PEACHTREE HILLS FAMILY DOUBLES DOWN ON THEIR BELOVED NEIGHBORHOOD. Janie Beck and her husband…
Make a sculptural statement… with the Selina Slipper Chair, part of Onward, Holly Hunt’s debut…
Mario Cambardella’s ServeScape delivers Atlanta’s greenery! Mario Cambardella’s adult life has centered around making Atlanta…
There’s a moment that tends to happen late in the afternoon at the St. Regis…
Give your stairwell the drama it deserves! Interior designer Mallory Mathison Glenn believes staircases deserve…
Crafted in Athens, the Emberhaus Fire Oven delivers steady, even heat and features rust-resistant, marine-grade…
A NORTH BUCKHEAD FAMILY HOME PROJECTS SOPHISTICATED COMFORT. A trustworthy relationship is something noteworthy; a…
New York-based TileBar is opening its first Georgia location in Buckhead Village. The premier home…
Travis Reed has a visionary approach to real estate! It’s often said that necessity is…
In a neighborhood as established as Buckhead, change rarely goes unnoticed. Yet sometimes the most…
How to find antiques and incorporate them into your home! Designer Patricia McLean is a…
Gabriela Eisenhart’s Silo Studio Design breathes new life into spaces. Designer Gabriela Eisenhart grew up…
The Scent Tower by Urthy ($225) functions as a modern sculpture that quietly infuses spaces…
HOW SUSIE PRINCE HELPED A BROOKHAVEN RESIDENT REFLECT HER PERSONAL CONFIDENCE AT HOME. Homeowner Jacqueline…
For decades, West Paces Ferry Road has represented one of Buckhead’s most established residential addresses—quiet,…
A BROOKHAVEN FAMILY EVOLVES THEIR HOUSE TO SERVE THEIR WORK NEEDS AND AESTHETIC DREAMS! The…
Originally introduced in 1970 by Herman Miller as EC-127, the iconic Eames Molded Plastic Dining…
Savannah and New York-based event designer and Houses & Parties founder Rebecca Gardner has released…
Use these expert tips to guide your next move. This past spring, designer Steve McKenzie…
Self-proclaimed “fireplace nerd” Trey Miller has the goods. A former Boy Scout, Brookhaven resident Trey…
Atlanta sports medicine leader leaves lasting legacy. Growing up in a small steel town in…
Local designer nominated for HGTV’s 2025 Designer of the Year Award. Peachtree Hills-based interior design…
The Danish word “hygge” means coziness and comfort, an aesthetic synonymous with wintertime. From soft…
Atlanta-based designer Jenna Gross of Colordrunk Designs has partnered with Loom & Co. on a…
STYLISH
DELICIOUS
YEBO BEACH HAUS OFFERS A MELTING POT OF SOUTH AFRICAN FLAVORS! Buckhead’s landscape is replete…
South City Kitchen Executive Pastry Chef Eric Wolitzky’s 7-Up Bundt Cake is a nostalgic treat! 7-Up Cream Cheese Bundt Cake Yield: One cake INGREDIENTS CAKE: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened…
CULTURE
THE ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER TURNS 100 AND UNVEILS ITS MOST COMPELLING ARTIFACTS. The Atlanta History Center is marking its 100th birthday with a series of new exhibitions, and one of them, Atlanta…
HAPPENING
In an increasingly experience-driven business environment, companies are seeking more meaningful ways to connect with clients, partners, and employees. Corporate hospitality has evolved beyond traditional meetings and dinners, with live sporting events…
Expert guidance from Universal Diamonds on maximizing your collection and knowing when to add new pieces! Five holiday parties in two weeks. As you stand in front of your jewelry box for…
Atlanta International School (AIS) marks its 40th anniversary this year. The milestone marks a journey from 51 students in a converted army barracks on Powers Ferry Road to 1,350 students, a community…
LIVING THE LIFE
LATEST
HOMEGROWN TALENT AND HANDMADE GOODS! In 2026, most of us are inundated with items mass-produced for big box stores. From furniture with hard-to-follow assembly instructions to clothing that comes from overseas factories,…
YEBO BEACH HAUS OFFERS A MELTING POT OF SOUTH AFRICAN FLAVORS! Buckhead’s landscape is replete with restaurants ranging from tony steakhouses and French brasseries to elegant sushi counters. It’s rare to find…
How to prevent uncomfortable situations with your pet! We bring pets into our homes to provide a safe, loving, enriching environment in which they can live and thrive. Many cats and dogs…
Funny Bus Atlanta is a good time, even in traffic. A few years back, Summer Rose was tired of her corporate job in technology and noticed some friends in Charlotte were “living…
The Modernist’s Rob Gini and Felipe Florez make the case for ditching design dogma. Balance is one of the most sought-after qualities in interior design, yet it’s one of the hardest principles…
SCAD fashion students sew up tough-fought scholarships in a nationwide competition. On March 23, Maddy Osborne and Zaria McLeod, students at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta, were rubbing…
CHARITABLE
The 21st Annual Quiet Heroes event in late March welcomed about 500 guests to Flourish Atlanta in Buckhead for lunch, an auction and raffles. The event included special pampering stations for the…
More than 550 supporters of the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University gathered in late April for Fashion A Cure, a benefit to support the institute’s work around cancers affecting women. The…
Approximately 360 guests convened at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in late March for A Cure in Our Lifetime, a lavish breakfast and speaker event to support the nonprofit’s mission of…
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