Travel

Unexpected Summer Escapes

Beyond the usual destinations, summer lingers in unexpected places worth discovering. Article by Wendy Edwards Long summer days stretch time itself, inviting us to slow down and savor life more deeply. Moonlight over a quiet lake, wine at a century-old vineyard, or music drifting through historic streets; summer brings places fully to life. Still, it’s easy to default to familiar escapes like 30A, mountain cabins, or beach towns outside Atlanta. Yet, beyond America’s major cities are smaller...

Travel

Mainsail Hideaway

Five friends, one charming cottage, and a long weekend of sun, laughter, and Gulf breezes Article by Karyn Slovin Five great friends, sun-warmed days, and the soothing sounds of the Gulf created the perfect backdrop for a much-needed escape to the Gulf Coast. With a short stroll from the white sugar sand, the charming cottage at 54 Mailsail Drive offered the kind of coastal escape that instantly slows life down. When planning our girlfriends’ trip, we relied on Newman-Dailey Resort Properties...

Life + Culture

A Brotherhood Built on the Water

Veterans find healing, camaraderie and connection through their shared love of fly fishing. Article by Wendy Edwards War is h*ll. The adrenaline rush that fills your ears and gives you super hero abilities dulls after battle and you are left with a mixture of relief, exhilaration, exhaustion and a guilty nausea that doesn’t leave. Battle after battle it builds. Like a stack of books, it builds higher and higher until, one day, a slight disturbance or a passing breeze in the auto parts aisle at...

Life + Culture

The Backyard Escape

No passport required - designing a destination-worthy outdoor oasis. Article by Wendy Edwards Emails, texts, social media, and the constant noise surrounding us can slowly wear us down. Our souls long for spaces where we can exhale, quiet the mind, and reconnect with the present moment alone or with the ones we love. Whimsical summer gatherings beneath ornamental trees and blooming flowers, paired with exceptional food can create the kind of memories that stay with us through our twilight...

Arts + Culture

America at 250

A Celebration of Freedom, Community & the Spirit That Still Unites Us Article by Rei Keiser While fireworks will certainly light the skies, America’s 250th anniversary is about far more than spectacle. It is a moment to reflect on where we began, how far we have come, and the communities that continue shaping the nation’s story every day. America’s story officially began on July 4, 1776, when the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, announcing the 13 colonies’...

Home + Design

Beyond the City

Extraordinary equestrian estate captures the beauty of coming home Article by Rei Kaiser Just beyond the energy and growth of Milton and Canton, where winding roads give way to rolling pastures and wide-open spaces, there’s a quieter side of North Georgia living that feels increasingly rare. It is a lifestyle rooted in nature, connection, and intentional living - one where mornings begin with birdsong instead of traffic and evenings slow down beneath glowing barn lights and sunset skies. ...

Home Services

Bringing Resort Living Home

Where expert craftsmanship, design and collaboration create your ultimate backyard retreat Article by Wendy Edwards That sense of relaxation and serenity you feel while lounging beside a beautifully curated pool, taking in the surroundings at a beach escape or luxury resort, is something most of us experience only a few times a year. However, what if that vacation feeling could exist at home, every day of the year? That’s exactly what Georgia Luxury Pools is committed to delivering, bringing...

Travel

Built with Intention+Passion+Purpose

Shaping a growing Tybee Island portfolio Article by Rei Kaiser | Photography by Roberts S. Cooper Photographer Backed by experience and a disciplined approach to building, businessman and entrepreneur Paul Roberge is the vision behind a growing portfolio of coastal rental properties on Tybee Island.  With this being his fourth property on Tybee - following two successful sales - Paul continues to refine his approach, designing not just for peak summer weeks, but for year-round use, balancing...

Health + Wellness

The High-Performance Paradox

Boys, Men, and the Quiet Work of Mental Health Article by Dr. Kimberly Seheult In East Cobb, excellence is a lifestyle. Our boys are training before sunrise, our teens are balancing AP classes with varsity schedules, theatre and culinary arts, and our fathers are leading teams,  closing deals, and coaching teams. From the outside, it’s impressive. From the inside, it can be exhausting. Here’s the paradox: the same traits that drive success—discipline, ambition, competitiveness—can quietly...

Health + Wellness

Powerful Pilates: Built on Balance

Inside Reine Cook's journey creating a Pilates studio that strengthens body, mindset, and connection Article by Wendy Edwards | Photography by Morgan Beatton Reine Cook had always believed she was the architect of her own destiny, happiness, and fulfillment. As a full-time Human Resources Operations Manager, devoted wife to Levi, and mother to their ten-year-old son, she prioritized family, career, and her health. So when her experience at a local Pilates studio fell short of expectations, she...