Giannina Bedford
EDITOR’S LETTER – JULY / AUGUST 2026
Past president of 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc., Sid Barron, focuses on the Best Academy for high risk youth.
TRANSFORMING FUTURES
SCHOOL-READY CHECKLIST - photo: Inside Creative House
SCHOOL-READY CHECKLIST
Warren Huntley takes summer fun to the next level with his party planning tips.
SUN’S OUT, FUN’S OUT
New college students can get campus-ready at Woo Sandy Springs
BEST IN CLASS
Celebrate the season at Tesserae with a Rooftop Spritz.
FIZZ WITH FINESSE
Heavy lifting is hard work but comes with benefits of increased bone density and a metabolism boost.
IT’S A HEAVY LIFT
THE SANDY SPRINGS SUP SHOWDOWN - Photos: Naomi Hopkins Photography
COMPETITIVE CURRENTS
Jennifer Barlament and Ken Potsic
IN TUNE WITH EACH OTHER
TAYLOR CARTER
TAYLOR CARTER
entrepreneur Fiskani Kaira
COUTURE PLAYGROUND
Nature-inspired wallpaper and a vintage-style gold mirror create a elegant backdrop in the the expanded dining room that begs to entertain.
FOREVER FOUNDATION
Sarah Cyrus - SARAH CYRUS HOME
REFRESHING THE ROOM
Wicklow Hall’s accommodations are both quaint and comfortable.
LOWCOUNTRY RETREAT
The Jones Road store aesthetic represents founder Bobbi Brown (right).
BUCKHEAD, MEET JONES ROAD
AN EVENING WITH PEACE
KIANA COLLINS - founder of Georgia Premier Homes
KIANA COLLINS
Jenny Alton - THE POUND
LET THEM EAT (POUND) CAKE
We asked Kara Ziegler, a regional manager for Atlanta-based Pike Nurseries, to reveal her secrets for maintaining beautiful gardens throughout the summer.
BEAT THE HEAT
Designed with Mexicaninspired architecture, Velas Vallarta is located on 10 acres along Banderas Bay.
A NEW COAST
Koshu Club Chef de cuisine Keith Miller; Nasu Agebitashi, Kani Kurimu Korokke, Green Beans Goma-ae.
WORTH SAVORING
Shake Shack’s limited-time Dog Days menu
FOOD NEWS – JULY / AUGUST 2026
Cane-line Illusion Glow lamp
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – JULY / AUGUST 2026
Market fish can be grilled, broiled or blackened. There’s no wrong choice.
REEL PLEASURE
Eloise Mitchell, executive director of the Carrie Steele-Pitts Home, leads foster youth into the future.
PHILANTHROPIC PIONEER
Former CNN anchor and Author Pamela Norsworthy
PULLED INTO THE PAST
THE ARTISAN ISSUE _ Simply Buckhead Cover Story
THE ARTISAN ISSUE
Bolognese gets a wild upgrade with a mix of ostrich and beef ragu.
A DIFFERENT KIND OF SOUTHERN
How to prevent uncomfortable situations with your pet!
ATTACK AVOIDANCE
FUNNY BUS ATLANTA
LAUGH AND LEARN
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