JUNE 2020

The veggie pizza—replete with broccolini, peppers, eggplant and 'shroomsis a gift to veggie lovers everywhere.
In Varasano Veritas

A convenient truth: Great Naples-style pizza is closer than you think If MacArthur gave out…

Sherie Green hikes to raise money for children's cancer research.
Take a Hike, Cancer

Fighting childhood cancers, one mile at a time Dunwoody resident Sherie Green participated in her…

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…

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…

McKinley's comfort and ease in every situation make him a good candidate for therapy work. photo: Charlotte Simons
Canine Comfort and Feline Friendship

A furry face and a snuggle might be just what the doctor ordered When Indy,…

HOT WHEELS

CHECK OUT THE LARGEST MONTHLY CAR SHOW ON THE CONTINENT For well over a decade,…

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…

When Spring Mason teaches children to act, she emphasizes three rules: “The first is have fun, the second is be brave and the third is encourage others.”
Child’s Play

Buckhead resident Spring Mason teaches children the art of acting Spring Mason never wanted to…

BLAISS NOWAK
Son of a Restaurant Man

BLAISS NOWAK EMBRACES TRIED-AND-TRUE HOSPITALITY TECHNIQUES AT NOWAK’S Sandy Springs resident Blaiss Nowak always knew…

Jennifer Bradley Franklin
EDITOR’S CORNER – JUNE 2020

As we produce this issue, I find myself at home, scrolling through Instagram and dreaming…

The General Muir's Avenue A bagel is loaded with nova, cream cheese, avocado, grapefruit, cucumber and dill.
The General Muir

Owners of the General Muir, a popular Emory Point eatery, are opening a second location…

TRANSFORM A Closet WITH TIPS FROM A PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER
CLOSET CLEANOUT

TRANSFORM THIS VITAL SPACE WITH TIPS FROM A PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER An over-cluttered and disorganized closet…

3. Our Shoe Box, $2.19 each.
THE CLOSET TOOL KIT

1. Matching, non-slip hangers make everything look seamless and won’t take up as much space…

The Decatur Alpaca Cottage has all the comforts of home, from Netflix to free nibbles.
Animal Attraction

Pack your bags for an intown Atlanta Airbnb with its own mini alpaca farm As…

The chefs don’t play at Music to Your Mouth.
Drive-By Festivals

AWESOME ANNUAL EVENTS JUST A CAR RIDE AWAY YOGA Love Shine Play WHERE: Asheville, North…

Glow in the Dark

LANTERNS LIGHT UP THE NIGHT IN SANDY SPRINGS Channeling the backyard magic of twinkling fireflies…

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…

NEWS CLIPS – JUNE 2020

SAMPLE DUNWOODY’S CULINARY OFFERINGS From hand-tossed pizza and made-from-scratch pastries to farm-fresh peaches and artisan…

Award-winning investigative journalist Steven Cooper morphed into a serial murder mystery author.
Genre Bender

Author Steven Cooper’s murder mysteries are filled with spiritual and supernatural elements Working around the…

Two terraces with sweeping skyline views await at Whiskey Blue after a glass elevator trip to the top.
Sky High Sipping

BUCKHEAD’S FINEST ROOFTOPS FOR THE HAPPIEST HOURS In a city with mild weather and an…

The Cure for the Summertime Blues

John Castellucci shares his tips for building a charcuterie board Nothing sets the tone for…

Both Chattahoochee Nature Center and Fernbank Museum offer plenty of opportunities to get up close and personal with nature.
Stay and Play

5 ENTERTAINING ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS AROUND TOWN 1. CONNECT WITH NATURE: Chattahoochee Nature Center Get…

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…

ROOM TO GROW

Mazi Robinson encourages women along their personal journeys A few years ago, Mazi Robinson, a…

Georgia Peach Hand Pies
Snack Well

GEORGIA-MADE SIPS AND BITES FOR THE ROAD When you’re ready to strike out—whether you’re driving…

Tony Conway
15 MINUTES WITH TONY CONWAY

Ask Tony Conway, founder of Buckhead’s award-winning special event company Legendary Events, what he sees…

Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteers flanked by Falcons cheerleaders (from left to right) Jewanna Gaither, Sarah Stansbury, Angela Blank, Arthur Blank, Amy Agami, Chelle Pope and Lericia Harris.
Making a Connection

“Family” counts Jewanna Gaither became enamored with Big Brothers Big Sisters as a college student…

The Marriott's Scrub Island Resort overlooks a marina as well as other islands in the BVI chain.
BVI Blues

Soak up every shade of the color in the dramatically beautiful British Virgin Islands The…

Gaby’s by the Lake serves up a lake view with its brisket street tacos and black Angus skirt steak.
Lake Life

Nearby Oconee offers a staycation combining adventure with luxurious accommodations Lake Oconee offers an ideal…