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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Most recently renovated and reopened in 2021, Skyline Lodge offers panoramic views of the North Carolina mountains. photos: Tim Lenz
MODERN INCARNATION

Skyline Lodge resurfaces once again as a mountain refuge. Perched at 3,700 feet in Highlands,…

The Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead
DESIGN & REALTY NEWS – JULY / AUGUST 2023

The Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead recently completed a renovation, including refreshes to all 127 guest…

Electric bikes make the few inclines along the Costa dei Trabocchi easy to tackle.
ENCHANTED BY ABRUZZO

A journey to Italy’s verdant countryside! I’ve been to many of the wellknown Italian cities…

rattan beverage drink tub
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – JULY / AUGUST 2023

Add a picnic vibe to your outdoor soiree with this rattan beverage drink tub. The…

A WAY WITH WINDOWS

Expert tips on selecting shades and treatments. From keeping your home cool to giving you…

EDITOR’S CORNER – JULY / AUGUST 2023

My parents taught me that if you follow your passion, you’ll be successful. That mantra…

Choose from no heat to the “Shut the cluck up!!” spice level at Hattie B’s Hot Chicken. photo Nashville Guru
FIERY FOOD

Brave suped-up spice at these hot spots! Hattie B’s Hot Chicken Five heat levels go…

SPIRITED SIPS

Atlanta’s alcohol-related producers are always growing. And within each tap house or distillery, the list…

DESIGN & REALTY NEWS – JUNE 2023

Jackson Fine Art has relocated across the street from its previous location to a custom-built,…

Design firm Rockwell Group took inspiration from nature and Japanese arts and crafts to create the hotel's interior.
THE NAMESAKE

Nobu Hotel & Restaurant Atlanta delivers on its brand promise. When I heard Nobu Hotel…

Late Night Spots

When you don’t want the fun to end at dessert, head to these night owl…

Neutrals dominate the McGill's home, from the living room and kitchen to the bedrooms.
Destiny Calls

A GARDEN HILLS HOME BECOMES THE PLACE THE MCGILL FAMILY IS MEANT TO BE! Erica…

EAT LIKE AN OFF-DUTY CHEF

Buford Highway has been described as the “multicultural heart of Atlanta,” but for those who…

HEAT BUSTER

ENERGY SAVING TIPS FOR SUMMER The summer heat has our home working overtime to keep…

WINE LISTS WORTH SEEKING OUT

Perrine Prieur Gallardo of Perrine’s Wine Shop (perrineswine.com) shares her top picks! LUCIAN BOOKS &…

Order the “bikini” grilled cheese without the signature ham to make this dish at Cooks & Soldiers vegetarian-friendly.
In-the-Know Eats

There’s plenty to love on restaurant menus, but savvy foodies know that sometimes what’s not…

CRAVE-WORTHY DISHES

Our food writers, past and present, share their favorite local plates! WENDELL BROCK The No.…

SIP, SIP

If staying healthy on the go is a challenge, DTox Juice (dtoxjuice.com) has you covered.…

Guests at 5Church Buckhead dine in a gallery-like environment beneath this arresting work by Amy Rader.
FEAST FOR THE SENSES

3 places to see cool art while you eat. It’s often said that we eat…

étuHOME bowl
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – June 2023

Inspired by the bowls once used to make and knead dough, this piece was modernized…

Fresh fare and vibrant cocktails are signatures at Citizens Market.
FOOD HALL FAVORITES

10 must-try items at Buckhead’s first food hall! Citizens Market, the new 25,000- square-foot food…

PAST AND PRESENT

A 1940S BUCKHEAD BUNGALOW BLENDS MODERN TOUCHES WITH HISTORIC CHARACTER. Kerry and Ian Phillips rented…

Thaddeus Marble Bar Cart
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – MAY 2023

Roll in some classy revelry with this Thaddeus Marble Bar Cart. Merging hand-forged metal with…

Giannina Bedford
EDITOR’S CORNER – MAY 2023

During my school years, I volunteered, donated and campaigned for good causes. These experiences gave…

A smartly organized garage maximizes storage space and parking.
GARAGE UPGRADE

Tips to make your garage work for you! The garage tends to be the catch-all…

R. Derek Hopkins
DESIGN & REALTY NEWS – MAY 2023

Congrats to R. Derek Hopkins, who was recently promoted to principal at Harrison Design. Hopkins…

Dixon Rye Cup - The Serena Carone Green Cup
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – MARCH / APRIL 2023

Sip your morning coffee or tea from an objet d’art. The Serena Carone Green Cup…

Kudzu Antiques + Modern retails new and vintage pieces.
DEALERS OF WORTH

Local designers share their favorite value furniture spots! Virginie Airieau acuratedroom.com  @acuratedroom Swoox Curated Consignment:…

Floor & Decor Design Studio
DESIGN & REALTY NEWS – MARCH / APRIL 2023

Atlanta-based hard surface flooring retailer Floor & Decor has opened its newest location in Buckhead…

The stunning scissor truss ceiling runs the length of the home, from the living room to the back bedrooms.
Blank Canvas

A DOWN-SIZED PEACHTREE HILLS HOME SHOWCASES ITS OWNERS’ ARTISTIC PASSIONS! Not a single detail was…