Jennifer Bradley Franklin

Senior Contributing Editor and Beauty Columnist at Simply Buckhead. Travel, Food and Design Writer and Author.

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GRACIOUS GIFTS

’Tis the season for holiday parties. If you don’t want to show up empty-handed, a…

Jennifer Bradley Franklin photo by Sara Hanna Photography
Editor’s Letter – NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2024

My friend, Elise, is the epitome of a gracious hostess. I’m fortunate to have met…

Georgia O'Keeffe's East River from the 30th Story of the Shelton Hotel is one of the artist's works on display at her upcoming exhibition at the High Museum of Art.
RIDING HIGH

MEET THE HIGH MUSEUM OF ART’S CHIEF CURATOR. With a seven-decade career, modernist painter Georgia…

Spacious guestrooms feature exposed brick and custom sofas in earthy sage green velvet.
CLASSIC CITY COMFORT

Athens’ newest luxury hotel is a repurposing wonder! When I was a student at the…

The Woodall's globally inspired menu has something for every taste.
FEATURED RESTAURANTS – OCTOBER 2024

A sampling of great eats in and around Buckhead! BISTRO NIKO Inspired by The City…

Student designer: Lakshita Srinivas
SARTORIAL STARS

SCAD STUDENT DESIGNS SHINE BRIGHT! Savannah College of Art and Design is known around the…

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POST-SUMMER PROTOCOL

Healing beauty routines. If you’re like many of us, summer is filled with days in…

Walk the manicured grounds of Kronborg Castle in Elsinore where, on a clear day, you'll enjoy views of Sweden's coast across the water.
DANISH ESCAPE

New direct flight unlocks delightful experiences! I’ll admit that I’m a bit spoiled when it…

Crispy-skinned confit duck is a rustic revelation.
BEAUTIFUL BITES

ARTFUL FRENCH-INFLUENCED CUISINE AWAITS AT LE BON NOSH! Visit Le Bon Nosh in the morning,…

Editor’s Letter – SEPTEMBER 2024

When I was in Copenhagen this summer, a local recommended I stop in a Danish…

SPRING WINE FLING

More than 120 animal lovers gathered at the Millner Estate in Buckhead this spring to…

At Sirène, Raechel Walters is the expert at lashes, brows, waxing and spray tans. Here, she meticulously performs a lash lift and tint on the author.
LASH OUT

A lift and tint offers low-maintenance, eye-popping results! A few years ago on vacation, I…

Giant peel-andeat shrimp are finger-licking good.
THE REEL THING

FISHMONGER’S CASUAL APPROACH TO ULTRA-FRESH SEAFOOD! Landlocked Atlanta might not be the first place that…

Expansive views over the Pacific are a perk of oceanfront suites.
GO WEST

Conrad Punta de Mita showcases western Mexico’s coastal charm. I’m a huge fan of Mexico,…

Jennifer Bradley Franklin photo by Sara Hanna Photography
Editor’s Letter – MAY 2024

The day my husband and I moved into the house we built, with all of…

Editor’s Letter – MARCH / APRIL 2024

Earlier this year, I was on a beach on the west coast of Mexico, and…

PRETTY ATHLETIC

SWAKE founder Vanessa Sachs on how she launched a sweat-proof makeup line. Brookhaven resident Vanessa…

OUT OF THE KITCHEN FOR HORIZONS ATLANTA

Acclaimed chefs from 20 restaurants were the stars of the show at the Out of…

SECRET GARDEN

THE CHASTAIN IS AN EVER-CHANGING WONDERLAND OF FRESH FLAVORS AND BEAUTIFUL PRESENTATIONS! “And the secret…

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MEGAWATT

Dazzle with these healthy, smile enhancing products. A bright, friendly smile is one of the…

Azure water, white sand and beachfacing suites are part of the tropical charm at Grand Velas Riviera Maya.
BEACH, PLEASE

Grand Velas Riviera Maya is a next-level all-inclusive vacation! I remember the first time I…

BEAUTIFULLY LOCAL

Georgia-made products are just the ticket to round out your gift-giving! This is the time…

FEATURED RESTAURANTS – OCTOBER 2023

A sampling of great eats in and around Buckhead! BANGKOK STATION Of all the restaurant…

Amangiri, USA – Camp Sarika
ENDURING BEAUTY

In southern Utah, Amangiri offers adventure and respite set against an age-old landscape. “Nothing lasts…

Jennifer Bradley Franklin photo by Sara Hanna Photography
EDITOR’S CORNER – SEPTEMBER 2023

One of my best friends had a baby a year ago, and it’s been a…

Son Bunyola features a spacious pool, dining terrace and newly planted crops to revive the farming that once enabled the estate to thrive.
MEDITERRANEAN MARVEL

The site of Sir Richard Branson’s newest resort dates back to the 16th century. Some…

Guests cast a line on the Blackfoot River, made famous by A River Runs Through It.
AN ALL-SEASONS GETAWAY

Wide-open spaces and laid-back luxury at The Green O in Montana One of the things…

Pork sausage spaghetti is a comforting winner at FIA Restaurant.
FEATURED RESTAURANTS- JULY / AUGUST 2023

A sampling of great eats in and around Buckhead! ANTICO PIZZA NAPOLETANA The best pizzas…

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AMPED UP

Gadgets to take your beauty routine to the next level! From video doorbells and the…

Jennifer Bradley Franklin photo by Sara Hanna Photography
EDITOR’S CORNER – JUNE 2023

Some people have strong memories tied to scent or music; a smell or song will…