Lauren Finney Harden

Lifestyle writer and content creator covering fashion, beauty, parenting, interior design, food, travel and more.

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A versatile maternity dress by Emilia George.
BUMP IT UP

One expert explains how to keep maternity wear from feeling frumpy! When pregnant with her…

Landscape architect John Howard designed a firepit that transforms into a sunning platform in the warmer months. photo: Emily Followill
ESTATELY GARDENS

THREE SWOON-WORTHY HOME GARDENS TO INSPIRE YOU! EUROPEAN-STYLE ENTERTAINING AN ELEGANT OASIS IN THE MIDDLE…

Howard Finster Fish-2000
ON DECK

One of Pinterest’s biggest trends of 2025, the fisherman aesthetic, comes to life in home…

tips to encourage the whole family to play in the dirt
DIG IN

One expert offers tips to encourage the whole family to play in the dirt! Ashleigh…

Landscape architect Lucinda Bray
THE LAY OF THE LAND

Landscape architect Lucinda Bray shares her passion for her field. Lucinda Bray, landscape architect and…

Jaipur Living’s Iconic rug
CHOCOLATE HIP

Pantone’s Color of the Year, Mocha Mousse, is the first shade of brown to gain…

Columbus, the third-largest city in Georgia, is known for its abundance of outdoor activities.
ADVENTURE OUTDOORS IN COLUMBUS

Get outside around Georgia’s third largest city! Columbus was once known as the last “frontier…

Order Up Design organizer Mary Kathryn LaVallee in a client's garage.
A PLACE FOR SPACE

How to keep your garage tidy this spring. One of the greatest joys of spring…

Milieu founders Lizz and Chris McKay in their ADAC showroom
GAME-CHANGER

Milieu’s tables make game night gorgeous! Recreation rooms have been upgraded thanks to Buckhead-based game…

A visit to downtown Athens includes several lively and delicious stops.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT IN ATHENS

Pack your day—and plates—with an eating tour around the Classic City! Rich in musical heritage…

Recruitment consultants help navigate sorority life
SISTER, SISTER

Recruitment consultants help navigate sorority life! Nowadays, many young people outsource stages of college prep…

SJ Bailey Co. photo: Marilyn Morgan Photography
LEND AN EAR

SJ Bailey Co. dazzles with elegant accessories. SJ Bailey loved sketching and creating as a…

Buckhead's EcoManor, one of the first LEED Gold-certified homes in America photo: Creative Solar USA
ECOMANOR’S ENDURING APPEAL

Laura Turner Seydel’s sustainable home, 20 years later! Laura Turner Seydel calls her father, Ted…

Indulge in a custom fragrance experience at Chémin
UNCOMMON SCENTS

Indulge in a custom fragrance experience at Chémin! November Nichols began her self-care journey and…

Fisher Weisman Scroll Game Table
DESIGN LIKE IT’S 1999

The aesthetic of the late ’90s and the early 2000s has finally come full circle.…

Laura Park Designs Spice Market Pillow
A GLOBAL GROOVE

The Southeast Asian fabric dyeing technique of ikat has been a colorful and vibrant way…

Breville Barista Touch Impress
IT’S ELECTRIC

Trick out your small appliance collection with the latest and greatest kitchen gear. These pint-sized…

Bold Catering & Design folds two trends into one with colorful lighting.
SETTING THE SCENE

The trends defining events right now! Impressing guests and seeing a vision come to life…

Interior Designer Summer Loftin - photo: Nick Burchell
A BEAUTIFUL FINISH

Summer Loftin brings dramatic flair to her interior and antiques businesses. Mississippi native Summer Loftin…

Estelle Harford of Stellar Strength
NOT A STRETCH

Estelle Harford brings Ki-Hara to Atlanta! Many of Atlanta’s top fitness fiends and pro athletes…

Julie Neill for Visual Comfort Farfalle Large Semi-Flush Mount Light
WASH THIS WAY

We spend more time than we’d probably like attending to our clothes, so why not…

Noir Herringbone Sideboard
ON THE BONE

A herringbone pattern brings sophistication. Fabric, tile, textiles and case goods are easy ways to…

Bougie bandana ($30) adds a layer of protection to your neck.
HERE COMES THE SUN

Fight summer rays with Solmate’s UPF clothing. “I never wanted to start a fashion line;…

Brown, photographed in the Porter Hall event venue at Pullman Yards, is wearing the Mestiza Carmen dress ($365), Fairchild Baldwin necklace ($395), and K. Bailey stud earrings ($92) available at Poppy's of Atlanta.
ALI BROWN

Red Flyer Investments’ GM helps bring new businesses to their next chapter. Ali Brown got…

Leela Throw Pillow
OUT OF THE BLUE

Blue may not be the most groundbreaking hue, but it’s having a resurgence thanks to…

Marie Roy Paulic
TAPPED IN

Marie Paulic brings tapping, a unique stress-reducing tactic, to her family coaching. Marie Roy Paulic…

Schroeder, photographed at a vintage phone booth in Pullman Yards' AlcoHall, is wearing the Shoshanna Kimberly dress ($395), Alice & Olivia Kidman bow front jacket ($495), Julie Vos Antonia tennis necklace ($485), and Mignonne Gavigan mini Madeline earrings ($125) available at Poppy's of Atlanta.
AVERY SCHROEDER

The 10 Atelier founder helps lifestyle businesses get more exposure! Avery Schroeder has been a…

The JW Marriott Marco Island offers access to pristine waters and southwest Florida's famous shell-filled beaches.
WEST COAST WANDERING

A quick weekend getaway to Florida’s Paradise Coast satisfies! I have fond memories of a…

Annie Griffin and Chrissie Henritze are surrounded by Block Betty Collection pillows.
NEW BRAND ON THE BLOCK

Two friends launch Block Betty Collection in Buckhead! Buckhead-based friends Annie Griffin and Chrissie Henritze…