Home + Design

Kitchens by Habitations

Habitations LLC designs with your family’s lifestyle in mind Article by Natalie Fox | Photography by Janet Howard It’s one of life’s peculiarities that anytime an event is hosted, no matter how beautifully appointed the rest of the house, all guests end up in the kitchen. More than the heart of the home, kitchens have become the hub of socialization, which shows up in the world of home design. In addition to their full spectrum home renovations, Habitations LLC now offers boutique design...

Home + Design

A Place for Peace

Susie Mae Design crafts homes with character Article by Natalie Fox | Photography by Janet Howard Our homes serve as a refuge from the ravages of the outer world. Stepping through the front door, we need to feel a sense of calm and coziness to unwind. "The way our homes look and function has a true impact on how we feel,” says Susie Prince, founder of Susie Mae Design. Susie first recalls falling in love with an interior space while watching 1994’s adaptation of Little Women . Growing up in a...

Home Services

Cabinetry a Family Affair

No detail too small – No vision too large Article by Tana Poncsak | Photography by Janet Howard Dalia Alvarez Perez grew up with two sisters and a younger brother. Dalia and her siblings were raised by a single mother, who instilled the value of resiliency in them, and that helped each of them move forward and shape different visions and careers. Now Dalia and her sisters, Patricia and Maria, have come together and opened Artistry Design Studio located in the Golden Plaza at 3302 Laventure...

Food + Beverage

Transform Your Smile

Experience warm and welcoming expert care with the latest dental technologies at Chamblee Orthodontics Article by Natalie Fox | Photography by Janet Howard Caroline Ceneviz DMD, MS, MS, grew up loving going to the dentist. A somewhat rare phenomenon for a child,  she felt right at home in the clean, sleek office and decided at the age of 13 that she would pursue a career in dentistry. Dr. Ceneviz speaks with genuine passion about the joy she finds within her practice, Chamblee Orthodontics, as...

Sports + Recreation

Get Ready Runners

The Chamblee Bulldog Dash is planned for an 8 a.m. start on March 7 Article by Tana Poncsak | Photography by Tim Neddleton from TrueSpeedPhoto.com According to the website, the race is a joint fundraising event of the Chamblee High School Blue and Gold Foundation and the Chamblee Middle School Education Foundation. Ben Bryant, race director, parent, and Blue & Gold Foundation board member, who is also an avid runner, says the proceeds from the race are split between the two foundations...

Life + Culture

Loving Chamblee's Past

The Chamblee History Project on a mission to uncover Chamblee's past while planning the future Article by Tana Poncsak | Photography by Janet Howard Matt Sitter admits he never cared much for history as a kid, but he says he’s a big fan of railroads and the military. So it’s no surprise the Chamblee resident and vice chair of Chamblee’s Downtown Development Authority has taken on the Chamblee History Project. And with so much new development happening in Chamblee, Matt says the time is now. ...

Local Services

Where Love Blooms

Toca Florals is the culmination of a love story, offering arrangements with West Coast artistry Article by Natalie Fox | Photography by Janet Howard Love is at the center of Toca Florals, Chamblee’s newest flower shop, delivering elevated, structural designs for every occasion. Husband-wife duo Tiffany and Luis hail from their previous shop in Orange County, California. Luis, Toca Florals’s sole floral designer, has no formal training. His childhood in Mexico was surrounded by family-made...

Health + Wellness

A Sacred Classroom

Step into mind-body-spirit regulation at the newly minted Living Room Wellness Lounge at Brookhaven’s beloved Nuts ‘n Berries Article by Natalie Fox | Photography by Janet Howard Stepping into the clean, open expanse of Nuts ‘n Berries’ newest offering, The Living Room Wellness Lounge, imbues your body and mind with a nervous system reset. Accents of sage green and lilac blend beautifully with white shades and neutral wood tones for an instantly serene experience. This sacred classroom is here...

Health + Wellness

Compassionate Chiropractic Care

Balance your brain and body with Dr. Bethany Provencial Article by Natalie Fox | Photography by Janet Howard Living a life predicated on true health requires consistency and thoroughness. Alignment isn’t just for our spines: it impacts every aspect of our well-being, not only from a physical standpoint, but a neurological one as well. Dr. Bethany Provencial discovered the inherent benefits of chiropractic care at age 14. After suffering with an unknown illness for several months (and an...

Health + Wellness

Gaia Family Medicine

Meet the hometown family practice that's taking care of the community Article by Tana Poncsak | Photography by Janet Howard From a young age, both Shaanta Hanagud MD, and Lynda Kelly DSS, knew they wanted to be in the medical field. Dr. Shaanta says she knew she wanted to be a doctor from the time she was 8 years old. And Lynda says it was her love of anatomy and its ability to heal that drew her to medicine. Lynda became a massage therapist, an emergency medical technician, and owned...