Home + Design

Custom Designs' Danish Inspired Kitchen

East Cobb-Marietta Build: The Heart of the Home Article and Photography by In 2006, husband-and-wife team Russell and Stephanie Ives merged their professional skill sets to found Custom Dwellings. Four kids and an impressive business venture later, the company is now one of Marietta’s only family-owned design-and-build firms. Each a master of their craft, the duo combines Stephanie’s architecture degree from Georgia Tech with Russell’s business management degree from Mercer to create a...

Home + Design

Restful Outdoor Spaces

Brawner Renovations helps you create gorgeous outdoor gathering spaces that invite all to enjoy. Article by Wendy Edwards A deck is more than just an extension of the home - it’s a gathering place where cherished memories with family and friends are made.  Whether it’s evenings by the fire pit, scrumptious meals from the grill, or a quiet cup of coffee, a beautiful deck provides the perfect backdrop for togetherness. With Georgia’s temperate climate and open landscapes, outdoor living can be...

Life + Culture

Chalktoberfest - A Legacy of Art and Giving

A Festival of Color, Culture and Community Article by Rei Kaiser | Photography by Brian Weaver, Wayne Renshaw, Sharyn Chan On the second weekend of October, between 80,000 and 100,000 people flock to Marietta Square for its annual Chalktoberfest, which combines eccentric chalk art with eclectic craft beer and wine selections to support the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art (MCMA). Prior to its formation, one of the MCMA board members attended the Sarasota Int'l Chalk Festival in Sarasota, Florida...

Style + Beauty

Jewelry Artisans

Bringing you couture designs, timeless pieces and industry expertise. Article by Wendy Edwards | Photography by Pena Rose Studios When Jamie Kresl entered the world of custom jewelry 35 years ago, he could never have imagined the path that would lay before him. From assisting in management, to becoming a leader in the industry, Jamie Kresl, sole-proprietor of Jewelry Artisans located in Dunwoody and his highly skilled team have become one of Atlanta's premier jewelers through skill, vision and...