Home + Design

Handcrafted For Modern Living

Furniture built to last, with designs for today. Article by Alpharetta City Lifestyle Staff Since 2003, DutchCrafters has been redefining what it means to shop for Amish furniture. Founded by husband-and-wife team Jim and Linse Miller, the company started as a small online retailer and has grown into the largest source for Amish furniture in the U.S., with over 12,000 handcrafted pieces and showrooms in Sarasota, FL and Alpharetta. We sat down with the Millers to learn more about their...

Entertainment

Savoring Life

Eating well, living well. Article by Elissa Rosen At Village Park Milton, dining isn’t just about mealtime—it’s about creating experiences that bring people together. With a culinary program that rivals Alpharetta's most stylish restaurants, the community has become a destination, offering everything from panoramic dining rooms to intimate wine tastings.  Founded with the belief that senior living should be social, active and vibrant; Village Park has redefined the concept of retirement...

Home + Design

Tabletop Blues

Buh-bye paper: Using fabric napkins just makes sense. Article by Sue G. Collins Blue-Striped cotton herringbone kitchen towel, 15" x 26" - 12 Pack WebstaurantStore.com Indigo Blue Napkins, 100% Cotton. Mix and match, or give each family member her own to keep track of.  Bhavnikahandicraft on Etsy Arbor 100% Cotton Square Napkin (Set of 4). By Caskata Wayfair.com Italian Tiles Dinner Napkin Set. Geometry.House Citrus Garden Pool Table Linens by Matouk | Schumacher ...

Food + Beverage

The Colorful Table

Jang Su Jang's Visual Dining Article by Sue G. Collins | Photography by Seunghwan Lee At Jang Su Jang, as you gather around the table for a meal with friends, try to wait until everyone's food has been served. It will be tough not to sneak a bite, but you'll be rewarded for your patience when you stop to admire the entire table of food. The landscape of the freshness and flavors will be as visually delicious as the meal to come. We asked owner and chef Stephen Cho about the dishes and his...

Food + Beverage

What We're Eating

A round-up of taste and hospitality Article by Sue G. Collins Sure, we love cooking at home, but now and then we deserve a break, to be pampered, fed and inspired. These restaurants and a home chef are waiting to do just that.  We inquired about seasonal ingredients, hospitality and the dishes that the staff recommends.  PRU Thai Kitchen Chef Ong Satangmongkol Seasonal features: This fall, I am most excited to highlight the Pomelo Salad topped with Foie Gras. Pomelo is a prized local fruit...

Arts + Culture

Music Forever

The Wire & Wood Songwriters Festival Article by Alpharetta City Lifestyle staff The Wire & Wood Songwriters Festival has unveiled the full entertainment schedule for the highly anticipated 2025 festival, scheduled to take place on Friday and Saturday, October 10-11. Alpharetta’s popular fall event transforms the downtown area into an open-air venue for music lovers and creators! This free admission festival will feature more than thirty performances on six outdoor stages. Alpharetta’s Wire &...

Arts + Culture

Dinner Out

Alpharetta Restaurant Week is here. Article by Alpharetta City Lifestyle staff Celebrating our community’s best dining this month during Alpharetta Restaurant Week, we are thrilled to bring you a cheat sheet for some of our favorite spots. Note, prices exclude tax and gratuity so be sure to tip your servers generously. Some restaurants have set menus, others offer specials. Dine out often this month; there are more than 60 dining spots participating. Get the most updated list at ...

Style + Beauty

Sustainable Shopping

Shopping at consignment and thrift stores for a healthier planet. Article by Summer Robinson The business of fashion is not always environmentally friendly. Fast fashion is the second most polluting industry (after oil) with 2.1 billion tonnes of carbon emissions each year (4 percent of the world's total). Some 87 percent of materials used to make clothing end up in landfills. That's one truckload every second. The fashion industry accounts for 20 percent of global wastewater and 35 percent of...

Real Estate

Lake Burton's Charm

A boathouse on a quiet cove offers privacy and convenience. Article by Sue G. Collins With  2,800 acres and 62 miles of shoreline, Lake Burton is a favorite for long days out on the boat, paddling along the winding shore, and sunset happy hours with friends. Located in Rabun County in northern Georgia, Lake Burton is the northernmost in a series of five lakes that comprise the Tallulah River Watershed. It is one of the first lakes in the United States to be created for power generation in...

Life + Culture

Following Angela

Style: Intentional Everyday Article by BuckHaven City Lifestyle Staff | Photography by Ken Jackson and Courtesy Photos As Chief Brand Officer at Chiarabella, Angela Cassisi guides the brand’s design direction across cabinetry, bath and interiors. She is originally from Italy and has been based in Atlanta for just over a year. These are the items she reaches for constantly. They’re not aspirational, "they’re practical, expressive, and rooted in the rhythm of how I move through my day, whether...