Life + Culture
Pets and their Chefs
The Furry Friends Behind the Chefs We Love. Article by Sean O'Keefe | Photography by Courtesy of the chefs Chef Jared Hucks’ global journey from Atlanta, across the United States, Australia, South America, Asia and Europe, refined his culinary artistry. Returning home, he opened The Alden at the edge of Brookhaven, featuring a special immersive seven-course tasting menu that reflects his worldly experiences. The Alden, a Michelin Guide Recommended Restaurant, celebrates local, seasonal...
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Easy Does It
Buh-bye Mealtime Mayhem Article by BuckHaven City Lifestyle staff Between school runs, client meetings and weekend plans, even the most organized households find mealtime slipping through the cracks. Enter Livin, the Buckhead-based service transforming how families enjoy dinner. By connecting you with local chefs for personalized, in-home meal prep, Livin brings wellness, ease and enjoyment together—without the stress of planning or shopping. Livin is a woman-owned company that connects busy...
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Remembering Rally Kid Caroline
A Legacy of Light and Love Article by Courtney Owen At just 3 years old, Caroline Brewer’s life changed forever with the diagnosis of a brain tumor the size of a softball. Doctors warned she might not survive surgery—or if she did, she could lose her vision or mobility. But Caroline defied every expectation, emerging from treatment without major side effects. Over the next eight years, she faced five cancer recurrences—four brain tumors and one spinal tumor. Eventually, her tumors spread so...
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Polished Adventuring
Under Canvas North Yellowstone: Where Families and Furry Friends Meet the Great Outdoors Article by Sue G. Collins Our first night at Under Canvas North Yellowstone, a gentle rain turned into a ferocious storm, blowing gusts of wind across the Paradise Valley right down the flue of the tiny but mighty wood-burning stove in our tent. We unzipped the heavy duty canvas door and window flaps for a few minutes, stoked the fire and crawled back under the down duvet of the king bed to listen to the...
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Cute as a Button
Back to School Looks for the Bright-eyed and Bushy Tailed. Article by BuckHaven City Lifestyle staff 1 - Wood Boat Blue Prim and Proper Polo pairs perfectly with our best-selling Sheffield Shorts in the new Kindness Wins Windowpane print. 2 - The Wilma Faux Wrap Dress is a new addition from TBBC this year and is sure to be a new favorite style for moms and daughters!! 3 - The apple of your eye is most definitely going to need this Addie Angel Sleeve Dress in Kindness Wins Windowpane with...
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Designing Their Dreams
What to Know When Upgrading Your Child’s Bed Article by BuckHaven City Lifestyle Staff Thoughtful interiors and wellness-forward choices go hand-in-hand – even in a kid’s bedroom. When it’s time to move on from crib to toddler bed, or from childhood bed to something more appropriate for a teen, the right sleep setup can do more than just complete their space. It can support your child’s healthy development and sleep hygiene. Not to mention it can help improve their focus and performance in...
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What Keeps Us Grounded
We Love Our Kids and Pets Article by BuckHaven City Lifestyle Staff Meet our Administrative Director, Karla Wilkinson and her new kitten, Buddy, five weeks old. Buddy wandered up to Karla's home and now is a loved member of the family. He is all about playing and cuddling, while Karla keeps us focused and moving forward with BuckHaven City Lifestyle magazine. Karyn Slovin and Cocoa have been besties for years. Cocoa is a fan favorite among Karyn's advertising partners. And, we love our...
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Our Dear Dominican Republic
A family vacation for three generations Article by Sue G. Collins | Photography by Thrive Creative Studios My grandson Teddy will never forget where he lost his first tooth. The whole family was following the progress of the tiny white nugget as it was tongue-twisted and cajoled, the main topic of conversation during our breakfast, lunch and dinner on our first day together at Villa Cantamar in the Dominican Republic. We arrived at the sprawling private villa in good spirits and ready with...
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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...
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The Return of the Cattle
Cataloochee Ranch brings a refined cowboy experience to Western North Carolina Article by Sue G. Collins Slowing down in the UTV as we passed the hilly pasture, adventure guide Steven Reinhold pointed out two shiny black Heifers, grazing in the tall green grasses. The young females are among eight of Cataloochee Ranch’s very first beef cattle herd and will be bred later this year. These “Founding Mothers” are important to the vision of the cattle operation which practices sustainable...
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