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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The homeowners opted for The Frame TV by Samsung to blend into their comfortably posh living space.
Design Dreams

A couple’s polished Dunwoody townhouse becomes a launching pad for a new creative endeavor. Ashan…

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – JULY / AUGUST 2021

Bring the coast to your summer soiree with this hand-painted and hand-carved oyster platter from…

Update your home with a neutral palette and you’ll be one step ahead when it’s time to sell.
Home updates that pay you back

A homeowner’s renovation “dream list” is often long. One way to prioritize home improvements is…

Jessica Ma
DESIGN NEWS – JUNE 2021

Congratulations to SCAD Atlanta’s 2020 Valedictorian, Jessica Ma (B.F.A. Interior Design, 2020), who was recently…

Georgia State Parks
CAMPING WITH KIDS

Tips for your first family camping adventure. Camping can be challenging, but it also offers…

Brookhaven new build home
BIGGER AND BETTER

Texas transplants make a Brookhaven new build home sweet home. When William and Natalie Brooks…

Colored cabinets are just one way to elevate the design of a laundry room, says Danielle Stanley, design coordinator at Renew Properties.
Laundry Room Love

Laundry may not be fun, but the space you do it in can be. Tucked…

Ballard Designs’ Solar LED Lanterns
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – JUNE 2021

Bring a romantic glow to your garden pathway, porch or patio with Ballard Designs’ Solar…

DESIGN NEWS – MAY 2021

Buckhead-based interior designer Melanie Turner has released her first book, Inviting Interiors: A Fresh Take…

Making a Masterpiece

Lara Carter traded her family-friendly Brookhaven residence for a modern, art-inspired Buckhead townhome. At heart,…

All four of Kaya's craftsman cottages feature spacious front porches, some with rocking chairs and swings.
Kaya Calm

An overnight stay at Dahlonega’s Kaya Vineyard & Winery is a recharging family getaway Since…

There are plenty of places for kids to explore at Dunwoody Nature Center.
Mother Nature’s Call

A local nature expert shares activities to entice kids outdoors. After being cooped up inside…

Hotel Colee brings a festive vibe to the center of Buckhead's hustle and bustle.
Colee Calling

Buckhead’s newest boutique hotel a prime spot for an intown escape I am a firm…

Colleen Lane
PICKING THE PIECE

ART CONSULTANT COLLEEN LANE TALKS SHOP. Colleen Lane launched her eponymous art consultancy, Colleen Lane…

Sienna Cane back Chair
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – MAY 2021

Add a rustic, European touch to your dining space with the Sienna Cane Back Dining…

HELPING LOVED ONES NAVIGATE THE GOLDEN YEARS
AGING GRACEFULLY

HELPING LOVED ONES NAVIGATE THE GOLDEN YEARS. Family comes first, whether it’s doing what is…

IKEBANA MASTER

Longtime Buckhead resident Terry Furuta has more than four decades of experience in the floral…

amber-colored glass cake stand by Estelle Colored Glass
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – MARCH / APRIL 2021

This amber-colored glass cake stand by Estelle Colored Glass will become a family heirloom. Hand-blown…

The spacious main floor flows seamlessly to the outdoors through glass pocket doors.
Hitting the Mark

A West Buckhead family moves its California casual style to a new home in Brookhaven.…

Jennifer Balcos Gallery
DESIGN NEWS – MARCH / APRIL 2021

The Works, an 80-acre adaptive reuse project on Atlanta’s Upper Westside, has debuted two design-centric…

Snapshot Savvy

Three local pros weigh-in on capturing the finest family photo. A family photograph is something…

Karen Ferguson doesn’t limit herself to a particular style, basing her design on clients’ particular taste.
DESIGN DOCKET

ATLANTA-BASED DESIGNERS TAKING IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL. Atlanta is known as a high caliber…

DESIGN NEWS – JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2021

Mill Creek Residential’s Modera Prominence Apartment Community is now open in Buckhead. Located at the…

Design Decadence

Florida natives transform a traditional Buckhead home into their modern dream. Ron Yung loves ultra-modern…

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2021

This Cyan Design Brighton Wine Holder offers a stylish way to display the many wine…

Designer Divya Vaswani says closets and hallway nooks can be converted to a workspace.
DESIGN HACKS

4 DESIGN PROFESSIONALS SHARE THEIR FAVORITE IN-HOME TRICKS. Lauren Davenport DAVENPORT DESIGNS davenportdesignsltd.com “If you…

The Marsh Bench/Cocktail Table by Beth Webb is available for $2,600.
DESIGN NEWS – NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2020

Congratulations to the winners of ADAC’s 2020 Southeast Designers and Architect of the Year Awards:…

Lindsey Beville, Chrissie Henritze and Lane Beatty, founders of Oushak Chic.
TURKISH TEXTILES

Importing authentic hand-knotted rugs from Turkey, Oushak Chic is the creation of three Georgia friends…

Elegant, but not too fussy, the Kolbers’ dining room sums up the feel of their Collier Hills abode.
Into the Hills

A fun-loving family tweaks a Collier Hills dwelling to fit their chic-casual vibe After living…

Alanna accent table
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2020

Mother of pearl adds extra dazzle to any interior decor, and this Alanna accent table…