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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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…

Elegantly sleek, the Thompson Buckhead is a new addition to Atlanta's hotel portfolio.
Stuck on You

The Thompson Buckhead leaves a lasting impression! The Thompson Buckhead may be tucked away on…

Interior-Define
DESIGN NEWS – May 2022

Interior Define has put down stakes in Buckhead. The customizable, direct-to-consumer furniture brand opened its…

CAMP COUNSELING

Select the best sleepaway camp for your child! I never went to sleepaway camp, so…

Settled With Style

PUTTING DOWN FAMILY ROOTS IN BROOKHAVEN. When Florida natives and Florida State University grads Jordan…

Halsted serving board with Brittanicca Gold quartz and antique bronze handles
PRODUCT Spotlight – MAY 2022

Furniture retailer Room & Board and quartz surfaces producer Cambria have partnered for a home…

Tony Purvis
DESIGN CALLING

Tony Purvis fell in love with interior design in his late 20s while working at…

M. Delia Designs
Design News – March / April 2022

Buckhead has a new destination for exquisite florals. Atlanta florist Mary Delia Poynter now offers…

GP Firewood
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2022

Add some class to your hearth with this firewood tote designed by goop and exclusive…

Mosquito-Free Zone

Everyone looks forward to warmer months when they can spend evenings outdoors, but as the…

The open concept design of the new addition lends itself to day-to-day family life and weekend entertaining.
Five-Star Spread

A family of seven make their home dreams come true in a renovated 1920s dwelling…

The Lovesac Company
DESIGN & REAL ESTATE NEWS – JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2022

Known for its adaptable modular couches, The Lovesac Company recently took up residence in West…

EXPERT ADVICE TO HELP KIDS ADJUST TO A NEW SIBLING
BABY BUMPS

EXPERT ADVICE TO HELP KIDS ADJUST TO A NEW SIBLING. Adding a new baby to…

Reverence's chef-driven menu pays homage to seasonal, local produce. Photos: Brandon LaJoie
Gastronomic GETAWAY

The new Epicurean Atlanta offers a chic, culinary-focused hotel stay! Hotels combine all of my…

STRESS-FREE HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING Simply Buckhead Xmas
STRESS-FREE HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING

The holidays have arrived, which means it’s time to get into the entertaining spirit. If…