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HOME ALONE
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A TASTE OF ROME
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THE BRAIN RESET
The Southall property includes hiking trails, meticulously tended gardens and apple orchards. photo: The Nomadic People
TENNESSEE TIME
The kitchen's simplicity is purposeful; the Millers don't often cook, so it's streamlined and tidy.
MOODY MEETS MINIMAL
At 26-stories tall, The St. Regis Atlanta commands Buckhead's attention.
ENDURING ELEGANCE
South Buckhead Friends Tour of Homes
OPENING DOORS
Vivian Bencich Interiors
DESIGN & REALTY NEWS – OCTOBER 2026
Leslie Averitt’s Pieces by Leslie
RAISE A GLASS
A family and their dog enjoy a walk on East Palisades Trail. photo: Explore Georgia
FALL FUN WITH FIDO
Elisabeth Anderson -author helps kids handle major upheaval
WHEN THE WORLD IS WIPED AWAY
Buckhead’s Atlanta Decorative Arts Center
65 YEARS STRONG
SPO Brookhaven Wines manager/sommelier Bethany Taylor and store owner Jeff Madsen.
GLOBETROTTING BY THE GLASS
Interns at Cafe Momentum are ready for work.
EAT, DRINK AND CHANGE LIVES
The Great Wall of China Marathon includes only about 8 miles of the wall, but the elevation change is equivalent to 460 flights of stairs.
RUNNING WILD
Rishab Anand, Prakhar Saxena and Rohan Anand of Rise 'N' Reach. photo: Kimberly Evans
KIDS WITH A CAUSE
Patti Simms has devoted years to helping children in the small town of Iquitos.
THE PULL OF PERU
Ornithology Hand-carved Six-Drawer Dresser
COME FLY WITH ME
YOUR SKIN’S HIDDEN ECOSYSTEM
YOUR SKIN’S HIDDEN ECOSYSTEM
The MJCCA might draw more than 15,000 people, but events allow attendees an up close and personal experience.
TURNING PAGES
Firelady Fur Belted Trench Coat
THE OUTFIT IS OUTERWEAR
Giannina Bedford
EDITOR’S LETTER – OCTOBER 2026
A pedestrian bridge over the Reedy Falls gives outdoor enthusists a pastoral view.
GOURMET GREENVILLE
Crisp and bright, Flight Club's Kiwi gimlet starts with a base of cucumber infused gin.
GIMME A GIMLET
The Vesuvio calzone at Antico Pizza Napoletana packs a punch with spicy and salty flavors; temper that heat with the tangy marinara sauce served alongside.
FEATURED RESTAURANTS – OCTOBER 2026
Pretty Hens Rotisserie
FOOD NEWS – OCTOBER 2026
JF&CS CEO Amanda La Kier helped lead the campaign.
EXCEEDING THEIR GOAL
Sixthman’s festivals at sea allow fans to forge deeper, more personal bonds with their favorite artists.
SEA-ING STARS
Simply Buckhead - Fashion Forward 2026
FASHION FORWARD
Translucent Japanese madai is draped over sushi rice, with a shiso leaf nestled in between, and topped with kanzuri.
SEEKING HARMONY
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