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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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…

The backyard features various walking paths leading from one gathering spot to another. photo: Courtesy of Outdoor Makeovers & Living Spaces
ALFRESCO AMBITIONS

NAVID DERAKHSHAN’S SANDY SPRINGS HOME PRIORITIZES REST AND RELAXATION. Navid Derakhshan knows the best of…

AutoIgnite Series 545 Digital Charcoal Grill and Smoker
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – JUNE 2024

Supercharge your summer grill outs with the AutoIgnite Series 545 Digital Charcoal Grill and Smoker.…

Build an attractive garden for bees, butterflies and more
POLLINATOR PLACE

Build an attractive garden for bees, butterflies and more. John Jenkins, a manager at Pike…

The sunlit living room offers plenty of seating, including two swivel chairs that can turn to face the kitchen.
ROOTED IN PLACE

A BROOKHAVEN FAMILY REFRESHES THEIR ASHFORD PARK ABODE. The Woodwards are an Ashford Park family…

Giannina Bedford
Editor’s Letter – JUNE 2024

I lived in four different countries during my childhood, so I never thought I’d find…

Amanda Spence
DESIGN & REALTY NEWS – JUNE 2024

Atlanta-based furniture manufacturer Currey & Company recently added Amanda Spence to its roster in the…

BETTER TOGETHER

A DUNWOODY COUPLE FUSES THEIR STYLES IN A RENOVATED ABODE! Katie Gangell and Mike Dewald…

Trellis Bar Cart
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2024

Atlanta-based Mainly Baskets Home teamed up with Nashville-based interior designer Sarah Bartholomew to create this…

Barron’s pooch, Ellie, in the condo’s corner living room where gray seating is enlivened with pops of color from accessories and the Ja, Ja, Ja painting by Odeneal.
CAPTIVATED BY COLOMBIA

A BUCKHEAD DESIGNER HELPS A WORLD TRAVELING ENTREPRENEUR SET UP HIS MEDELLIN HOME BASE. Douglas…

MOLTO BELLO

Natuzzi Italia’s luxe leather. Known for its genuine leather furnishings and Italian inspired creations, Natuzzi…

DESIGN & REALTY NEWS – JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2024

Building on the 50-year legacy of the former Cathedral Antiques Show, Cathedral Giving by Design…

AT HOME

Greenville’s Hotel Hartness imparts local hospitality. Greenville, South Carolina, is known for its quaint downtown,…

BABY BLUEPRINT

Interior decorator and mom Sarah Glenn Boman on nursery decor. Many parents begin scouring Pinterest…

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2023

No holiday party is complete without a beautifully displayed charcuterie board. An ideal hostess gift,…

Giannina Bedford
Editor’s Letter – NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2023

When I was little, my mom planned special individual outings for my two brothers and…