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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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…

At Barnsley Gardens, a 3,000-acre resort at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the outdoors is the main attraction.
Outdoor Indulgence

A breath of fresh air for the whole family at Barnsley Resort The travel landscape…

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – OCTOBER 2020

These eye catching hand towels are made by Atlanta-based French Graffiti, a company founded by…

No need to take a flight to enjoy this snowy panorama at Appalachian Ski Mountain.
Winter Primer

Boone, North Carolina, offers close to home snow for the budding skier The first time…

The living room, lit by an orb chandelier from Gabby, features a strategically placed console table behind the sofa to prevent the boys from flipping over the back of the furniture.
Balancing Act

The Brookhaven home of Moms on Call CEO puts family first Creating a functional, family-friendly…

DESIGN NEWS – OCTOBER 2020

Innovative framing company Framebridge has opened two brick-and-mortar locations in Buckhead and the Westside Provisions…

INDIE COOL

AN OPPORTUNE OFFICE SPACE OPENS IN EAST BUCKHEAD This fall, east Buckhead welcomes Indie Studios,…

Nearly every surface of the home was refreshed in some way, including the stone fireplace, which features ledger stone and a statementmaking mirror.
Writing a New Chapter

Simply Buckhead’s publisher is living her best intown life in a renovated Morningside abode. After…

Discover ADAC
DESIGN NEWS – SEPTEMBER 2020

The Atlanta Decorative Arts Center is taking its semiannual market, Discover ADAC, virtual. Set for…

Sunbelt Pools of Georgia
POOL POPULARITY

Social distancing may have you taking a second look at your home amenities— and wishing…

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – SEPTEMBER 2020

Art and photos bring life to a blank wall, but if you can’t find the…