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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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…

GARDENING GUIDELINES - King Landscaping
GARDENING GUIDELINES

As people spend more time at home, even non-gardeners may be thinking about incorporating potager…

R Hughes
Decade of Design

R HUGHES TURNS 10 When Ryan Hughes launched his convention- defying showroom in 2010, the…

JAIME FOSTER
JAIME FOSTER

Georgia Grinders’ founder was inspired by family roots The entrepreneurial spirit is ingrained in Jaime…

Shagreen Mahjong Set
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT JULY / AUGUST 2020

There’s never been a better time to dust off your board game skills—and now you…

Brad Stevens
BRAD STEVENS

This entrepreneur is on a mission to help small and medium-sized businesses prosper When serial…

Lake Oconee’s easy-going lake lifestyle brings water pursuits to the doorstep.
No Place Like Home

LAKE AND MOUNTAIN REAL ESTATE IS A HOT COMMODITY FOR NEARBY VACATIONS If vacations to…

Natural Woven Water Hyacinth and Seagrass Pouf.
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – JUNE 2020

Take your earthy aesthetic up a notch with this Natural Woven Water Hyacinth and Seagrass…

Serenbe offers a variety of accommodations to fit your style, from the rustic guest house (pictured) to the modern loft.
Searching for Solace

For a tranquil trip, Serenbe offers a close-to-home option More and more, my idea of…

5 EASY WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOME ECO-FRIENDLY
Earthy Dwelling

5 EASY WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOME ECO-FRIENDLY 1. Veg out. Indoor plants spruce your…

DESIGN NEWS – JUNE 2020

Celebrating 10 years in the metro area, Nandina Home & Design in Sandy Springs is…

The airy living room is decorated with refurbished family pieces and sleek new furnishings.
FAMILY FIRST

A young couple transforms a 1940s Springlake residence into a chic first nest Seven months…

outdoor dish company Relish.
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – MAY 2020

Alfresco spring entertaining doesn’t have to mean uninspiring disposable dinnerware. These eye-catching melamine dishes are…

LAVATORY LOOKS TO LOVE

From funky patterns to industrial materials, the washroom has seen numerous trends over the years.…

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – MARCH / APRIL 2020

Take your fire-keeping up a notch with bespoke fire tools from Brookhavenbased Southern Andiron &…

5 DECLUTTERING TIPS TO BEGIN THE SEASON ANEW
A BREATH OF FRESH AIR

5 DECLUTTERING TIPS TO BEGIN THE SEASON ANEW 1. Go room by room: If you…

DESIGN NEWS – MARCH / APRIL 2020

Welcome to the neighborhood, Lazzoni. This new high-end furniture store recently took over the Buckhead…

In place of a formal dining room, the Vaswanis have a smart lounge space ideal for happy hour or after-dinner drinks
FIT FOR FAMILY

Sandy Springs interior stylist Divya Vaswani’s home is both child-friendly and chic Divya Vaswani has…

THE PERFECT ONE-MATCH FIRE

Nothing gets us through the dark, cold winter like a warm, crackling fire. BY: Giannina…

The formal living room, once clad in gold moldings, features clean white walls and some sparkle.
TONY TONE DOWN

Florida transplants aim for less conspicuous decor in their palatial Buckhead home STORY: Giannina S.…

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – January / February 2020

BY: Giannina S. Bedford The holidays might be behind us, but the gift of a…