Chastain Park's Katherine Wood has also published under the name Katherine St. John.
FIGURING OUT FACT FROM FICTION

Buckhead novelist’s latest work keeps readers guessing! These days, sifting the truth from the tall…

Antigua Drum Chandelier from Visual Comfort
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2024

Transport yourself to the islands with this Antigua Drum Chandelier from Visual Comfort. Designed by…

DIPS KITCHEN
SNACK OF THE SEASON

Dips Kitchen is now serving made-from-scratch dips inside Buckhead Village’s Fetch Park. Lowcountry shrimp dip,…

recyclable beauty products
THE BEAUTY OF RECYCLING

Here are some solutions to the industry’s plastic waste problem! While the global plastic crisis…

Catherine Lautenbacher is passionate about creating strong community leaders.
LEADING LADIES

Training today’s leaders. Leadership Perimeter (previously known as Leadership Sandy Springs) recently graduated its inaugural…

Hosting a wine tasting party? Consider hiring a sommelier to choose the wines, do all the pouring and lend their knowledge. Courtesy of Vino Venue
UNCORKING THE FUN

Tips on hosting the ultimate wine tasting party! Hosting a wine tasting is the perfect…

SWEET PEACH WAX & SUGARING STUDIO photo: Deagreez
WAX OFF

Buckhead wax and sugaring artist offers tips for your first hair removal experience. The holidays…

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…

RE-DRESSED FOR SUCCESS

SCAD students debug Orkin’s uniforms. The phrase “dressed to kill” is certainly apropos when it…

Attorney-turnedmusic mogel Audu Maikori has introduced the world to African music. photo: Brandi Gard
ARTS SUPPORTER EXTRAORDINAIRE

Globe-hopping cultural icon calls Dunwoody home! Twenty years ago, Nigerian native Audu Maikori was an…

fashion designer Christian Allana
DESIGNING WOMAN

A local designer finds success across fashion channels! Christian Allana grew up in Chattanooga taking…

PARTNERS IN DESIGN

Maison Venu Joins Forces with Design Social Studio. Textile company Maison Venu recently partnered with…

AJ Madison, a family-owned online kitchen appliance retailer
DESIGN & REALTY NEWS – NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2024

AJ Madison, a family-owned online kitchen appliance retailer, has opened a showroom in Sandy Springs.…

WELCOME TO BUCKHEAD VILLAGE
WELCOME TO BUCKHEAD VILLAGE

THREE NEW-TO-MARKET SHOPS! Buckhead Village has seen a slew of openings over the past several…

RIDES TO REMEMBER

For the 18th year, the Rides to Remember Track Day took over the Atlanta Motorsports…

Catapult founder Erik Lingvall learned the hard way that auditions require serious prep.
NEXT GENERATION OF TALENT

Catapult focuses on lights, camera, action! In 2000, the then 21-year-old aspiring actor Erik Lingvall…

Simply Buckhead October 2024 Issue
LIVING ARTFULLY

MEET THE ARTISTS, COLLECTORS, CURATORS AND EXPERTS ELEVATING OUR AREA’S CREATIVE APPEAL! Spanish painter, sculptor…

JOHN WIELAND photo: Courtesy of The Wilbert Group
BUILDING A LEGACY

JOHN WIELAND SHARES HIS PASSION FOR FINE ART AND HIS PLANS FOR HIS COLLECTION’S FUTURE.…

Fill your souvenir wine glass at the Sandy Springs Wine Festival.
CUPS RUNNETH OVER

SANDY SPRINGS WINE FESTIVAL RETURNS THIS MONTH! Savor the flavors at the Sandy Springs Wine…

Editor’s Letter – OCTOBER 2024

I’ll admit that I don’t know a lot about art, except that it makes me…

ADAM DORFMAN - SHORTBARREL BOURBON
ADAM DORFMAN

Chastain resident turned his passion for bourbon into a “full proof” business! There is always…

The kitchen island, painted Russian Olive by Behr, speaks to the couple’s personality, and Megan’s preference for green, which she says is her go-to color.
MORE THAN LORE

A BUCKHEAD COUPLE SOLIDIFIES THEIR STYLE AND STARTS THEIR FAMILY IN A CHASTAIN PARK TOWNHOME.…

CHANGING COURSE

Buckhead expert helps others manage career change. Bob Lewis was 36 years old when he…

STEVE PENLEY
COKE BOTTLES, UGA AND RONALD REAGAN

STEVE PENLEY BUILT A CAREER CREATING HIS VERSIONS OF ICONIC IMAGES! Rather than throwing himself…

author Allison Hill
LESSONS FROM A LONELY LOBSTER

Family lore leads to kids’ book on inclusion! Though she grew up in South Florida,…

Crab-crusted haddock, a signature dish from Burtons Grill & Bar.
COMMUNITY CENTER

A conversation with John Haggai, CEO of Burtons Grill & Bar. American restaurant Burtons Grill…

RUFFIN’ IT

Outdoor adventures are even more fetching with Fido! Heading off to an adventure in the…

WSB’s Courtney Francisco
HARD NEWS, SOFT TOUCH

WSB’s Courtney Francisco wins awards while easing pain. Courtney Francisco brings empathy with her microphone…

South African restaurant Nando’s PERi-PERi
FOOD NEWS – OCTOBER 2024

In August, South African restaurant Nando’s PERi-PERi debuted its flagship Atlanta location in Dunwoody’s High…

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…