Style + Beauty

Feel-good Fall Shopping

Our guide to thrifting, for the planet's sake! Article by Summer Robinson The business of fashion is not always (ok, rarely) environmentally friendly. Fast fashion is the second most polluting industry (after oil) with 2.1 billion tonnes of carbon emissions each year (4 percent of the world's total). Some 87 percent of the materials used to make clothing end up in landfills. That's one truckload every second. The fashion industry accounts for 20 percent of global wastewater and 35 percent of...

Shopping

On Point

Game day, Girl's day Article and Photography by Around here, game day is more than football—it’s a fashion tradition. Let’s be honest—half the fun is the outfit! From throwback collegiate sweaters to bold team colors, every piece is handpicked with your game day in mind. "Styled to perfection with clear bags, team straps, charm necklaces—and those extra tailgate touches to complete the vibe," says Karen L. Brown, owner of All Inspired Boutiques.  All Inspired Boutiques is a multi-location...

Auto + Marine

Next Chapter

Lake Living Article by Sue G. Collins With  2,800 acres and 62 miles of shoreline, Lake Burton is a favorite for long days out on the boat, paddling along the winding shore and sunset happy hours with friends. Located in Rabun County in northern Georgia, Lake Burton is the northernmost in a series of five lakes that comprise the Tallulah River Watershed. It is one of the first lakes in the United States to be created for power generation in 1920.   Today, families gather on and off the water...

Home + Design

Designer To The Stars

Meet Interiors by Abraham Article by Sue G. Collins Keeping up with Abraham Hernandez isn’t easy. His award-winning design studio specializes in kitchen and bath makeovers in Atlanta. Interiors by Abraham has worked on homes of HGTV stars, CEOs, and small business owners, including legendary Braves coach Bobby Cox and Todd Chrisley from "Chrisley Knows Best." His team’s work is showcased in model and spec homes by top builders like John Weiland and Toll Brothers. It’s all about creating...