Giannina Bedford

Giannina S. Bedford is multi-faceted writer and editor. Her work covers design, travel, food and business. She’s penned Simply Buckhead’s home feature since inception and held a variety of editorial roles at the magazine. Her freelance work has appeared in Condé Nast Traveler, USA Today, Virtuoso Life, Hemispheres and TravelandLeisure.com. She also contributes regularly Atlanta Business Chronicle. Fluent in Spanish, Giannina was born in Miami and grew up in Brazil, Chile, Hawaii and Australia. She currently lives in Dunwoody with her two kids and husband.

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FORTH Hotel's living room-like lobby begs you to hang out.
FOUR-WARD MOTION

FORTH Hotel Atlanta enhances the draw of O4W! When I moved to Atlanta in 2006,…

Quintessential Kitchens and Collaborations by Matthew Quinn: Volume Three
DESIGN & REALTY NEWS – MARCH / APRIL 2025

Atlanta-based designer Matthew Quinn has released his third book, Quintessential Kitchens and Collaborations by Matthew…

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – MARCH / APRIL 2025

Get a taste of spring delivered to your doorstep with Via Citrus, a brand founded…

WILD SIDE

Local designer launches jungle-inspired rug collection. Atlanta designer Kevin Francis O’Gara founded his eponymous product…

Outfitted in Bosch appliances, the kitchen was freshened up with white cabinetry, contrasting dark countertops and reeded wood accents.
SMALL BUT MIGHTY

A ONE BEDROOM BUCKHEAD CONDO IS TRANSFORMED INTO A SOPHISTICATED GEM. Jessica Alexander has lived…

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2025

Cloak yourself in a flower-dyed quilt this winter. By Athens-based Aloka Home, these colorful throws…

The luxury tents, imported from Johannesburg, South Africa, check all the boxes in style and comfort.
CLOSE ENCOUNTER

Georgia Safari Conservation Park offers unique experiences for animal-lovers! Seeing animals roam in their native…

Construction Resources CEO Mitch Hires.
DESIGN DESTINATIONS

Construction Resources expands its footprint! Decatur-based Construction Resources is expanding with new locations in Buckhead…

Boll & Branch
DESIGN & REALTY NEWS – JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2025

Sustainably minded bedding company Boll & Branch is open at Westside Provisions District. The newest…

Giannina Bedford
Editor’s Letter – JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2025

Rather than make a laundry list of goals to complete in the new year, I’ve…

A Visual Comfort light fixture hangs above the glass dining table and brass bamboo chairs.
THE LONG GAME

INTERIOR DESIGNER SOMERS ZAYCHIK’S COLLIER HILLS HOME IS A VISION COME TRUE! Somers Zaychik is…

High-end design home design arrives in Buckhead
BENVENUTA FENDI CASA

High-end design home design arrives in Buckhead! Home design brand Fendi Casa has made its…

Nayara's connecting family tents makes it easy for friends or grandparents to come along.
BUCKET LIST LOCALE

A not-to-be-forgotten stay at Costa Rica’s Nayara Tented Camp. Traveling anywhere with three young kids,…

The company sends out three seasonally themed boxes per year. Each comes with three shows and a surprise gift.
LITTLE FOOT FORWARD

Local entrepreneur Anne Arwood launches kids’ shoes subscription service! Kids outgrow their shoes in record…

Antigua Drum Chandelier from Visual Comfort
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2024

Transport yourself to the islands with this Antigua Drum Chandelier from Visual Comfort. Designed by…

PARTNERS IN DESIGN

Maison Venu Joins Forces with Design Social Studio. Textile company Maison Venu recently partnered with…

AJ Madison, a family-owned online kitchen appliance retailer
DESIGN & REALTY NEWS – NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2024

AJ Madison, a family-owned online kitchen appliance retailer, has opened a showroom in Sandy Springs.…

Editor’s Letter – OCTOBER 2024

I’ll admit that I don’t know a lot about art, except that it makes me…

Atlanta Art Fair follows similar events in Seattle, San Francisco and New York. photo: Courtesy of AMP Art Fairs
ATLANTA ART FAIR DEBUTS

A celebration of the city’s art scene. The inaugural Atlanta Art Fair descends on Pullman…

Aquafire's faux flames
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – OCTOBER 2024

Aquafire’s faux flames add ambiance to your space without the dangers of open fire or…

sculpture titled Metaphysica
DESIGN & REALTY NEWS – OCTOBER 2024

This summer, Chamblee and MARTA unveiled the city’s latest public art, a sculpture titled Metaphysica.…

Tips for setting up a home rainwater harvesting system. Photos: Audra Melton
RAIN AS A RESOURCE

Tips for setting up a home rainwater harvesting system. Water is a precious resource, so…

candle holders from Coton Colors by Lauran Johnson. photo: Kate Johnson
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – SEPTEMBER 2024

Dress up your tablescape with these recently launched candle holders from Coton Colors by Lauran…

Lienhard traded a formal living room in her previous home for a more inviting main living space.
LEAP OF FAITH

SUE LIENHARD’S NEW DOWNSIZED BUCKHEAD RESIDENCE IS EXACTLY WHAT SHE NEEDS! After Sue Lienhard’s husband…

The Westin Atlanta Perimeter's refreshed lobby.
DESIGN & REALTY NEWS – SEPTEMBER 2024

One local hotel recently unveiled a multi-million-dollar renovation, while another Buckhead property recently kicked off…

Loews Atlanta offers a self-care respite in the middle of our buslting city.
SELF-CARE SPACE

Taking a breather at the Loews Atlanta. I’m a big believer in self-care and consider…

Timothy S. Adams, founding partner of TS Adams Studio Architects. photo: Clara Chambers
DESIGN & REALTY NEWS – JULY / AUGUST 2024

Congratulations to the winners of ADAC’s 2024 Southeast Designers and Architect of the Year Awards…

Giannina Bedford
Editor’s Letter – JULY / AUGUST 2024

Atlanta is full of interesting people. Whether I’m striking up a conversation in line at…

Courtesy of Made Goods
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – JULY / AUGUST 2024

Infusing some coastal vibes, this eye-catching chandelier is made of hand-braided raffia with frayed ends…

The Georgian is one of East Lake's newest hospitality offerings.
HISTORIC TRANSFORMATION

East Lake Golf Club debuts its recent refresh. Celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2023, East…