JULY / AUGUST 2024

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;…

ReadiVet Atlanta mobile vets spend a dedicated hour visiting with clients. photo: Courtney Eckdahl
MOBILE VETS FOR PETS

Eliminating the stress of a wellness visit! Most pets do not enjoy a trip to…

Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance Executive Director Doug Barron poses with Barb Pires of Les Dames d'Escoffier at the annual gala.
EARLY DIAGNOSIS IS KEY

Creating awareness! A picture of Executive Director Doug Barron’s mother-in-law sits on his desk at…

Mend Coffee
ACCESSIBILITY FOR ALL

A BUCKHEAD COUPLE HOPES TO MEND SPIRITS WITH THEIR NEW CONCEPT. Buckhead residents Katherine and…

10 healthful tips for grocery shopping - photo: Prostock-Studio
SHOP SMART

10 healthful tips for grocery shopping! Making healthier choices at the grocery store means your…

What's better than a Mai Tai? Make it for two at Your 3rd Spot. photo: Brandon Amato
TROPICAL TRANSPORT

The Mai Tai is a summer getaway in a glass! Tiki conjures up thatched roofs,…

Eggs Benedict and Croque Madame are stars of the weekend brunch menu.
Voilà Paris

BISTRO NIKO TRANSPORT GUESTS TO THE CITY OF LIGHT! A foodie’s exploration of Paris, “The…

Tip Top Proper Cocktails
POP A TOP

Shaking one up at home is easy enough, but most home bars don’t include fresh…

Timothy S. Adams, founding partner of TS Adams Studio Architects. photo: Clara Chambers
DESIGN & REALTY NEWS – JULY / AUGUST 2024

Congratulations to the winners of ADAC’s 2024 Southeast Designers and Architect of the Year Awards…

SPRING WINE FLING

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

Kids at Play Areas Atlanta Buckhead
KIDS AT PLAY

5 local spots to let them loose! It’s summertime, and the living is not always…

New York's theater district boasts musicals and plays within easy walking distance of each other.
BROADWAY GETAWAY

NYC shows take center stage! I grew up on a steady diet of Broadway musicals.…

The Summer Pact
SUMMER READING

Like cocktails on a patio or hot dogs at an Atlanta Braves game, modern romance…

Giannina Bedford
Editor’s Letter – JULY / AUGUST 2024

Atlanta is full of interesting people. Whether I’m striking up a conversation in line at…

Summit Coffee
FOOD NEWS – JULY / AUGUST 2024

A location of North Carolina-based chain Summit Coffee is in the works for The Shops…

Courtesy of Made Goods
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – JULY / AUGUST 2024

Infusing some coastal vibes, this eye-catching chandelier is made of hand-braided raffia with frayed ends…

The Georgian is one of East Lake's newest hospitality offerings.
HISTORIC TRANSFORMATION

East Lake Golf Club debuts its recent refresh. Celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2023, East…

Leela Throw Pillow
OUT OF THE BLUE

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

Dr. Jane Goodall congratulates Kerry Stumpe on receiving the Ngamba Island Lifetime Achievement Award.
CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION

Scholarships for sanctuary workers’ kids. Kerry Stumpe, co-founder of Children of Conservation, was told ahead…

Co-founder Jessica Lewis is hands on at MOBU Enterprises Foundation.
EARNING WHILE LEARNING

Green job training! The mission of MOBU Enterprises Foundation is two-fold: to train veterans, formerly…

The Betty
A NEW ERA

The Betty’s Thomas Davis chats about the eatery’s refreshed identity and menu. With recently appointed…

Marie Roy Paulic
TAPPED IN

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

The backyard features various walking paths leading from one gathering spot to another. photo: Courtesy of Outdoor Makeovers & Living Spaces
ALFRESCO AMBITIONS

NAVID DERAKHSHAN’S SANDY SPRINGS HOME PRIORITIZES REST AND RELAXATION. Navid Derakhshan knows the best of…

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…

GET SMART

Enhance your lifestyle with today’s home automation options! The Jetsons may have lived in Orbit…

Joseph Kahwach
IN IT FOR THE LONG HAUL

Meet Joseph Kahwach, the heart and soul of Basil’s Restaurant for 34 years. It’s Wednesday…

Kara Brown has a need for speed when she’s out on Lake Lanier.
KARA BROWN

Supply chain entrepreneur never misses the boat as a member of Freedom Boat Club! There’s…

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…

The Magnolia breakfast at Roshambo is always available.
FEATURED RESTAURANTS – JULY / AUGUST 2024

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