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Home Is Where the Hearth Is

Have a very happy Hanukkah Article by Sue G. Collins | Photography by Catrina Maxwell The best holiday conversations usually happen in the kitchen. Focusing on measuring, peeling, chopping and basting, we can chit chat or go for a deep dive with fellow cooks. Yes, a good kitchen will have thoughtfully spaced appliances, a ton of storage and plenty of work surfaces, but more importantly, a well-designed kitchen will invite conversations, with well-lit places for all the peelers.  This pretty...

Education

Artists Among Us

The Revel Arts Collective Article by Alpharetta City Lifestyle Staff The Revel Arts Collective bloomed in 2024 when five women—a career artist, retired English teacher, corporate leader, graphic designer and an art educator—came together with a shared vision and took action. Comprised of local artists, the Collective presented their second annual show in November at the Crabapple Market in downtown Milton. The Collective believes visual art is a God-given, universal language spoken through...

Travel

Cozy Holiday Staycation

Article by Sue G. Collins | Photography by Nicole Franzen, Andrew Thomas Lee, Matthew Williams A surprising find, The Forth Hotel is as moody as it is bright. Was I in the lobby of an exclusive hotel in Milan, Barcelona or another modern European city, now popular with discerning travelers? The front desk staff wear suits and are formal but warm and I feel seen.  Deep velvet and leather sofas flank a wood fire blazing in the lobby, and the terrace suite has its own outdoor wood-burning...

Arts + Culture

Rocco's Bright Future

Meet Alpharetta country songwriter and musician, Rocco Article by NOELLE LAMBERT | Photography by Eric Ahlgrim At just 15 years old, emerging singer-songwriter and skillful guitarist Rocco Gorelik has turned heads with his traditional country sound and first-rate musicianship. The Alpharetta native began to steadily grow a fan base when his self-recorded guitar videos started piquing the interest of people around the world. Rocco's self-taught talent as a guitarist later scored him a...