Home + Design

Unfiltered Moments

Family time and furry friends and holding on to that summer feeling. Article by Branda Peterson  | Photography by Christine Gauthier The best August stories include sunshine, smiles, and a pup who’s always ready to play. We are reminded to slow down and soak it all in.  In a world that moves quickly, it’s the simple, shared moments that matter most — a sunny afternoon, a favorite furry friend and laughter. This month, we continue to celebrate the warmth of connection with picnics, playdates...

Education

Right At Home

Creating a Lovely Deck for Pets and their People. Article by Sue G. Collins | Photography by Aleks Libby loves kids, treats, floating in the pool and chilling on the deck.  During warmer days, she searches for shady spots to contemplate her next move in achieving a life goal: catching a squirrel.  Libby is a 12 1/2 year old terrier and Yorkie mix who watches over the family of Lisa and Michael Rodenhiser. Their lovely home had a wood deck that wasn’t cutting it for Libby (or the family)...

Health + Wellness

Where Pets and Relationships Rule

Locally Owned Makes a Difference to the Lives of Our Pets. Article by Johns Creek City Lifestyle staff A veterinary general practice clinic should be a team of experts in your community that you trust—a group whose care and guidance are rooted in your pet and family’s best interest at heart. Camden Village Animal Hospital is a small animal general practice clinic that has been a trusted part of our community since 2013. "It’s an incredible honor to continue in providing compassionate...

Health + Wellness

Holistic Health for Kids

Chiropractic Adjustments are for Everyone! Article by Dr. Michael J. Dellaria, B.S., D.C., C.F.M.C The average child has about 1,000 traumas before they enter adulthood. For instance, when they are learning how to walk, they fall. Learning how to ride a bike, they fall. Navigating playground games and backyard play, they tumble and knock heads. These traumas can and do cause spinal misalignments. This is where the bone has moved slightly out of its normal position in the spine. Now, this may...

Home + Design

Gold Medal Design

A young girl's bedroom Article by Sue G. Collins | Photography by Cam Jimenez A young girl’s bedroom should be a haven, a space to crash and create. To dream and yes, to do homework. It should grow with her, allowing self-expression and sanctuary. Ideally, when the door is open (optional!), the design will flow with the rest of the home, complementing the other bedrooms and family living space.  When a family with THREE girls called designer, Andria Parker of Haven Lane Design Studio + Home...

Arts + Culture

Discovering Croatia

Uncovering the History and Hospitality of Dubrovnik and Beyond Article by Sean O'Keefe | Photography by Sean O'Keefe and Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik, often referred to as the "Pearl of the Adriatic," is a city that truly defies time. Enclosed within her ancient limestone walls, polished marble streets and baroque architecture, terracotta rooftops gleam against the backdrop of the deep blue Adriatic Sea. While the Old City’s beautifully preserved medieval grandeur draws adventurers from around...

Travel

Puerto Vallarta for Grown-Ups

Villa Premiere Boutique Hotel Article by Dennis Malcolm Byron When it came to answering my body’s call for a relaxing getaway, I headed across the border via a direct flight to Mexico’s Puerto Vallarta, nestled along the Pacific Ocean coastline, destined for one of the standout resorts in the country, Villa Premiere Boutique Hotel.  While Villa Premiere remains a consistent award-winning romantic getaway, I traveled alone still indulging in its hospitality, luxurious amenities, authentic...

Travel

West is Best

Montage Big Sky Article by Sue G. Collins The roar of the crowd tripled when a cowboy dripping in light blue leather charged into the ring at the West Yellowstone Rodeo. Grandstanding, he galloped clockwise around the arena, standing in his saddle, waving to rile up the folks in the stands to a fever pitch. A grinning woman holding an American flag fell in behind him, her face lighting up the night with hope and pride.  It’s rodeo season now through August, and there are four not far from...

Arts + Culture

Santa Fe's Forever Sky

Article by Sue G. Collins Both slightly intimidating and entirely charming, Santa Fe resonated with me for weeks after my visit. I walked on Pueblo land where Native American communities have thrived for centuries and whose members were the first to set foot on that very land. I felt a pull and warmth that couldn't be explained.  Most people I talked to who live in Santa Fe believe in its magnetic attraction but wonder, "do we whisper or shout about it?"   The soaring peaks of the Sangre de...

Auto + Marine

Cruising in Style

Travel around your world in this mini e-wagon golf cart Article by City Lifestyle staff Calling all those who crave where luxury meets play and value elegance, performance and the joy of the journey. Gulf Carts Custom founders Lisa Thibault and Lan Pham introduce the most exclusive Mini E-Wagon golf cart yet. A stunning fusion of elite style, cutting-edge convenience and adventurous spirit, this low-speed vehicle is designed to turn heads and command attention. The Mini E-Wagon isn’t just a...