Nicole Letts

Wellness columnist at Simply Buckhead and dog columnist at Atlanta Pet Life. Lifestyle writer specializing in women's interests, travel, people and interiors.

103 Articles Published | Follow:
Columbus sits along the banks of the Chattahoochee River.
Cultural Columbus

Georgia’s second-largest city is an epicenter of arts! I arrived in Columbus, Georgia, on a…

Expert advice for how to start a collection and why you should
AFFECTIONATELY ACQUIRED

Expert advice for how to start a collection and why you should! The theme song…

Paige Minear - The Pink Clutch
SMITTEN BY STAFFORDSHIRE

Paige Minear’s passion for antique pottery! Staffordshire pottery, ranging from figures to animals, has been…

Creole Comfort

Natchitoches, Louisiana is as delightful as the popular movie that gave it fame. As the…

Steve McKenzie
HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO

Steve McKenzie explains how to find the star of your space. Striking interiors shouldn’t just…

Meet Cam Reynolds (left) and Jenny Taubel (right), the owners of Gramercy.
Zhoosh Up Your Zzz’s

Meet the proprietors behind Buckhead’s lavish Gramercy linen boutique. Gramercy in Peachtree Battle was born…

Architect Blake Segars
Building BLOCKS

Architect Blake Segars playfully marries exterior landscape with interior function. It all began with a…

“The Good Life” by Nelson De La Nuez, $7,500, available at Jennifer Balcos Gallery
TREND SPOTTERS

6 INTERIOR DESIGN EXPERTS PINPOINT 2021 STYLE If you’re among those longing to spruce up…

Stroll vast Sonoma vineyards and taste the grapes during Jordan Winery's vineyard hike.
Have wine? Will Travel

Despite 2020’s Sonoma-area fires, centralized Healdsburg continues to draw grape enthusiasts. As my plane descended…

photo: Caleb Jones
Cassette Capsule

Sculpture artist David Schwartz forever captures his hip hop gods. Inspired by statues of the…

Bauble Stockings’ Haitibased partner, Good Threads Needlepoint, is a Certified B Corporation. The business is independently vetted to confirm it is working in a socially responsible, sustainable way.
A Stitch in Time

Kate Stewart’s family tradition becomes her flourishing decor company Buckhead resident Kate Stewart grew up…

trish anderson
Magic Carpet

Textile artist Trish Andersen creates colorful large-scale pieces Carpet is in Trish Andersen’s blood. “Growing…

Blake Weeks
REBORN IN SCULPTURE

Blake Weeks creates otherworldly art with found objects A self-proclaimed rule follower, sculpture artist Blake…

ANNE IRWIN GOES WEST

Gallery Director Emily West acquires Buckhead’s fine art gallery When Emily West discusses art, her…

ITALY IS MY BOYFRIEND - Annette Joseph’s memoir
Relationship Status: It’s Complicated

Annette Joseph’s memoir is a tangled love story about a puzzling country she adores Timing,…

Leigh Williams
LOCAL STYLE STARS SHINE

FOLLOW THESE EIGHT INFLUENCERS FOR FASHION DOS! Iconic Vogue editor Grace Coddington once said, “Always…

Fitness and Workout Apps
There’s an App for That

WELLNESS GURUS SHARE THEIR FAVORITE TECHNOLOGY APPS FOR HEALTHY LIVING Technology is a practical tool…

Benedict is known for her geometric designs and popular faces
CRAFTED IN CALM

Buckhead artist Sally King Benedict finds inspiration in people and through yoga Sally King Benedict…

Top to Bottom Cool

From the scenic rooftop to the sultry basement, once you check in at Hotel Clermont,…

Buckhead interior design prodigy Kevin O’Gara
Old Soul, New Style

Buckhead interior design prodigy Kevin O’Gara dishes on design At 22 years old, Buckhead native…

Whistling Straits golf course rolls along the banks of Lake Michigan.
Cool Off in Kohler

Wisconsin offers golf lovers and wellness seekers the best of both worlds My alarm chimed…

Kate Waddell
YOUNG AT ART

Kate Waddell brings her whimsical still life paintings to Atlanta Kate Waddell’s art journey almost…

Standard king rooms are anything but typical. Here, plush velvets and rich wood tones create a warm environment.
Exotic Local(e)

The Burgess Hotel transports you to international destinations without leaving Buckhead I’m a self-described staycation…

Tour historic ruins and blossoming gardens at Barnsley Resort.
X MARKS THE [TOURIST] SPOT

EXPLORE THESE 10 GEORGIA TREASURES As you plan your summer bucket list, don’t miss these…

SLEEP HYGIENE TACTICS
Move Over, Mr. Sandman

USE SLEEP HYGIENE TACTICS TO TAKE HEALTHY SLEEP INTO YOUR OWN HANDS Starting a sleep…

Camp Gladiator’s mission is to positively impact as many lives as possible.
FEEL-GOOD FITNESS

These Atlanta area fitness studios give back to the community A good cardio workout is…

Buckhead resident and artist Richard Webb paints lifelike versions of classic cars.
COMPOSING COUPES

Buckhead painter Richard Webb marries art and automobiles Richard Webb arrives at our interview at…

SPA SAVINGS Atlanta Buckhead
SPA SAVINGS

A MEMBERSHIP MAY BE YOUR TICKET TO RELAXATION AT A DISCOUNT Treating yourself (or someone…

Put on those comfy walking shoes to explore the 12,000-square-foot Consignment Furniture Depot.
FURNITURE AND DECOR

CONSIGNMENT FURNITURE DEPOT With 12,000 square feet of showroom space, Chamblee’s Consignment Furniture Depot is…

A HOME GYM GUIDE

Local fitness gurus offer their recommendations for equipment you can use at home STORY: Nicole…