Arts + Culture

A Seat at the Table

Article by Nancy Tao Jennifer Means is a proud board member of the nonprofit BCM Georgia, Inc. She was invited to her coveted seat at the board table through self-reliance and self-discovery.  Founded in 1987 as Buckhead Christian Ministry by six churches on Peachtree Road, BCM Georgia helped members of its founding churches with emergency financial assistance due to unexpected life circumstances such as job loss or medical expenses. Today, BCM Georgia is a statewide nonprofit housing...

March 2024

Health + Wellness

Fitness Runs Deep

Life Time coaches believe in a well-rounded practice Photography by Ken Jackson | Firelight Studios Work, stay active, eat, sleep, and have some fun.  It should be easy, right? We asked the pros at Life Time Fitness what's important about investing in your wellness. Exercise & Recovery By CJ Keener, Personal Training Leader Exercise is one of the essential elements to living a healthier and happier life.  Instead of using exercise as a punishment or chore, I like to tell my clients that we...

March 2024

Style + Beauty

Prize Pieces

Wardrobe wonders to last a lifetime Article by Robanne Shulman As we approach spring, it's the perfect time to clean out your closet and organize your wardrobe. Most people wear only 20 percent of their wardrobe, so you want to be intentional with your closet edit as well as your investment pieces. Only keep what you wear, what fits, investment pieces and quality pieces.  What investment pieces to consider this spring:  A great blazer  - Wear with on and off-duty looks. A killer black...

March 2024

Education

The ABCs of Investments

Financial literacy at school Article by BuckHaven City Lifestyle staff | Photography by Aiva-Genys Managing money is about more than saving for a new bike or understanding philanthropy. For the students at Pace Academy, an extracurricular program, Knight Capital, also introduces the basics of investments and they are learning from a professional. Michael Merlin is a Pace Academy Parent, Knight Capital Adviser and Founder of Merlin Wealth Management where he takes complicated financial concepts...

March 2024

Beauty

Results and Expertise

Formah Beauty Article by Sue G. Collins When I walked out of Formah Body Sculpting, I’d lost over an inch from my waist. My friend tallied over two inches lost. I felt lighter and less bloated. Hopeful. All this was icing on the cake. I’d enjoyed a relaxing massage, letting go of deadline angst and superficial worries.  The professionals at Formah performed a luxurious lymphatic drainage massage, a Brazilian manual massage that reduces fluid retention and swelling across the whole body. ...

March 2024

Arts + Culture

The Future of School

Coloring outside the lines at a nature preserve Article by BuckHaven City Lifestyle Staff Nestled on 33 acres of green space at the Blue Heron Nature Preserve , lies what has been called “one of the most innovative and important” learning experiences in the world. Local veteran educators, Andrew and Isa Shahan, were looking for a “school” for their kids that approached learning as a broader set of experiences than traditional/conventional school offers.  “We wanted these experiences to...

February 2024

Health + Wellness

TurningPoint Celebrates 20 Years of Support

Article by Thomas Smith The 23rd annual Pink Affair, the signature annual gala benefiting TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabilitation, will take place on Saturday, March 16. For the third consecutive year, it will take place at the Intercontinental Buckhead Atlanta,   The Pink Affair is a memorable evening, featuring a seated dinner, live and silent auctions, an open bar with beer and wine, a special “Golden Ticket” drawing, live music, and dancing. Veteran charity auctioneer Dean Crownover and...

February 2024

Home + Design

A View From Every Room

Article by Sue G. Collins First impressions are important... and walking into this mountain lodge outside Blue Ridge, it’s the floor-to-ceiling windows that not only flood the interior with light, but also offer stunning views of the surroundings, creating a seamless connection with the outdoors. This three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home on two acres offers an all-paved proximity to the nearby lake and town, providing convenient access to the recreational activities and local amenities we...

February 2024

Home + Design

Cottage Charmer

A Garden Hills renovation adds functionality and fabulous features. Article by BuckHaven City Lifestyle Staff | Photography by Catrina Maxwell | CATMAX Photography This beautiful cottage-style home located in historic Garden Hills underwent an extensive renovation with the help of Bulent Baydar with Harrison Design. The team was able to transform the home into a stunning space, while maintaining its classic elements. The renovation included a major kitchen transformation by Lisa Brooks...

February 2024

Home + Design

Blues Are Best

Article by Sue G. Collins | Photography by Catrina Maxwell | CatMax Photography Alexis Solomon and Taylor Price bring 25 years of combined interior design experience to their interior design projects. Alexis spent years gaining an in-depth understanding of spatial configuration, technical drawing, the construction process, and functional considerations to become a professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) with National Council for Interior Design Qualification...

February 2024