OCTOBER 2020

Springdale Utah Vacaction
Canyon Paradise

Springdale, Utah, commands attention in the fall The tiny town of Springdale in Southwest Utah…

Nicholas Ladany, Ph.D.
15 MINUTES WITH NICHOLAS LADANY, PH.D.

According to Nicholas Ladany, Ph.D., it’s one of the most amazing pieces of art he’s…

Jason Feldman
LIFE BY DESIGN

Sandy Springs resident Jason Feldman turned his passion into a paycheck A touch of serendipity…

Stacey Chavis
Stacey Chavis

Civic activist uses her voice and skills to help others Helping others is a way…

Annamarie Robb
Annamarie Robb

Dedicated to finding a cure Annamarie Robb suffered a crushing tragedy, but instead of letting…

ASSISTING OUTSIDE THE ARENA

When COVID-19 ended the Atlanta Hawks’ season in mid-March, the players and coaches weren’t the…

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – OCTOBER 2020

These eye catching hand towels are made by Atlanta-based French Graffiti, a company founded by…

Blake Weeks
REBORN IN SCULPTURE

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

Frosted By Nola
Just Desserts

Baking up a storm Eighth grader Nola James Shapiro fell in love with baking when…

Randall B. Slaughter
Randall B. Slaughter

Atlanta Fire Chief rings in three decades of service In childhood imaginings, the lure of…

Aviator Nation 5 Stripe Hoodie in Heather, $189, aviatornation.com
ACTIVEWEAR TAKEOVER

THREE LOCAL FITNESS PROS OFFER THEIR FAVORITE ATHLEISURE FINDS In the 1950s and ’60s, denim…

Little Spoon's healthful infant purees simplify daily life as a weary parent knows it.
Dinner Break

Easy meal deliveries for families with children One of the most time-consuming activities for parents…

No need to take a flight to enjoy this snowy panorama at Appalachian Ski Mountain.
Winter Primer

Boone, North Carolina, offers close to home snow for the budding skier The first time…

TIPS TO SELECT THE RIGHT NUTRITION FOR CATS AND CANINES
CHOW DOWN

TIPS TO SELECT THE RIGHT NUTRITION FOR CATS AND CANINES Ninety-five percent of U.S. pet…

EDITOR’S CORNER – OCTOBER 2020

“Heroes” is a word most of us have been using a lot lately. Health care…

Kingdom 6 Tent
Happy Camper

Cooler weather is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors and reconnect with nature. Consider…

Jessica Calderon leads Gentle Yoga at YogaWorks Brookhaven.
FLEX GOALS

THREE WAYS TO GAIN THE BENEFITS OF STRETCHING— AND WHY YOU WANT THEM! Maintaining flexibility…

A 22-acre lake is one of the jewels in Vogel State Park, one of Georgia's oldest.
Head for the Hills

Autumn brings out the best of bucolic Blairsville To those who hail from colder climes,…

Jen Alewine
Jen Alewine

Fundraising for foster children Jen Alewine had no way of knowing the fundraiser that brought…

Joanne Hayes
PUBLISHER’S CORNER – OCTOBER 2020

As we publish this month’s “Heroes” issue of Simply Buckhead, I find myself thinking of…

The living room, lit by an orb chandelier from Gabby, features a strategically placed console table behind the sofa to prevent the boys from flipping over the back of the furniture.
Balancing Act

The Brookhaven home of Moms on Call CEO puts family first Creating a functional, family-friendly…

NEWS CLIPS – OCTOBER 2020

SUITE STAYS ON THE WAY Buckhead Village District will soon have a posh new place…

Mike Patric
TAKEOUT 101

EXPERT TIPS ON HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF TAKEOUT You’re probably getting more takeout…

Garnet Gal’s Coffee Shop - Sweet Potato Biscuits
How Sweet It Is

Garnet Gal’s Coffee Shop owner shares her favorite fall recipe Garnet Gal’s opened in Buckhead’s…

Boxed meals for health care workers are prepared at Avalon Catering in the Toco Hills area.
SERVING HEALTH CARE HEROES

COVID-19 put health care workers and first responders under stress and restaurant workers and caterers…

A trio of rich flavors—sherry, apple jack brandy and cider—create an autumnal sipper at Alma Cocina.
Fall Drink Favorites

BE AN IN-CIDER WITH THESE COCKTAILS It’s that time of year when we don our…

Elana Frank turned her own difficulties starting a family into the Jewish Fertility Foundation that helps other couples defray the cost of treatment.
Baby Blues

Foundation offers hope While many charities have struggled to continue offering services during the COVID-19…

DESIGN NEWS – OCTOBER 2020

Innovative framing company Framebridge has opened two brick-and-mortar locations in Buckhead and the Westside Provisions…

From tacos to tequilas, maiz to mezcal, classic meets inventive on Casi Cielo's menu.
Seventh Heaven

Sandy Springs’ Casi Cielo lives up to its name Casi Cielo means “almost heaven” in…

Simply Buckhead UNSUNG HEROS Cover Story
Unsung Heroes

MEET THE LOCALS MAKING OUR COMMUNITIES BETTER PLACES TO LIVE, WORK, PLAY AND THRIVE You…