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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“Little Mac’s” menu
KIDS HELPING KIDS

At Taco Mac, including locations in Sandy Springs and the Perimeter… The “Little Mac’s” menu…

This cozy cottage in Canton offers cathedral ceilings that make the 600-squarefoot space feel bigger.
TRAVEL SMALL

Try a vacation of a little less at one of these nearby tiny homes. Tiny…

Flower Child's kid options keep health in mind.
MINI MENUS

Restaurants offering variety for pint-sized diners! Parents can rely on children’s menus to serve up…

Cocktail lounge Aveline overlooks the lobby from its elevated perch.
INTOWN CATCH-UP

The new Kimpton Shane Hotel offers an energizing city vibe. I stepped into the sixth…

DESIGN & REALTY NEWS – JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2023

Travel to the Buckhead-adjacent Museum of Design Atlanta to view “Close to the Edge: The…

CompostNow makes composting easy.
At Your Service

Doorstep amenities for the new year! Cut yourself some slack this year with one of…

TOP BOOK PICKS FOR KIDS
Beloved Books

TOP PICKS FOR KIDS! Reading to and with your kids from an early age helps…

Gifting Local Goods

Purchase one-of-a-kind items at seasonal bazaars. Holiday shopping can be more than just a to-do…

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2022

Indian blankets and floor cloths made from stitched-together saris are the foundation of Aloka’s vibrant…

IN THE TREES

THE CREATION OF A MODERN MASTERPIECE! David Reece has a passion for architecture and civil…

DESIGN & REALTY NEWS – NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2022

New York-based furniture brand Burrow has opened its first brick and mortar location in the…

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…

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – OCTOBER 2022

Vintage Ken and Barbie dolls take center stage in photographer David Parise’s eye-catching images being…

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…

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.…

MARIA OPEAYE
MARIA OPEAYE

Serial entrepreneur and soccer agent blazes new trails. Maria Opeaye is a true Renaissance woman.…

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…

Keep the minds of your little ones active with activity-based subscription boxes.
Bye-bye Boredom

Kid subscription boxes offer activities, clothes and more. The lazy days of summer are approaching…

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…

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – JUNE 2022

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

child showing parent something on phone
SOCIAL MEDIA SAVVY

Teaching teens online responsibility! School is out for the summer: Cue lazy mornings, sunny days…

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…