Home Services

Thoughtful Changes, Real Living

As families grow and routines change, Dogwood Family Homes helps homeowners make thoughtful renovation decisions without overcomplicating the process. Article by Stacey Scott | Photography by Provided As families grow and routines change, the homes that once fit perfectly often need to evolve — and navigating that transition can feel overwhelming. Dogwood Family Homes understands that renovation decisions are rarely just about aesthetics; they’re about function, flow, and how a space supports...

Home Services

Above It All

A thoughtful look at roof care, peace of mind, and protecting what matters most. Article by Stacey Scott Homeownership has a way of teaching us where to focus our attention. We spend time choosing paint colors, refreshing rooms, and dreaming up improvements — while some of the most critical parts of our homes quietly do their job overhead, often unnoticed. The roof is one of them. According to Michael Tardella, Owner of RoofTop Contracting, that quiet reliability is exactly what makes roof...

Professional Services

When Home Begins to Change

Navigating the emotional and practical realities families face as aging parents’ needs evolve. Article by Stacey Scott There’s rarely a single moment when families realize that home — the place that once felt safest — may no longer be the best setting for an aging parent. More often, it’s a gradual accumulation of small concerns. A fall that feels more serious than before. A medication schedule that keeps getting mixed up. A parent who seems more withdrawn, more anxious, or more forgetful than...

Local Services

The Quiet Work of Home

The everyday work that keeps homes running comfortably and safely Article by Stacey Scott | Photography by Provided Homes evolve right alongside the people who live in them. Kids grow taller, technology changes, routines shift—and through it all, there’s a steady rhythm of small repairs happening behind the scenes. It’s rarely the showiest work, but it’s often the most important. And that’s where a trusted handyman quietly becomes part of a home’s story. For Richard Pristera, that role feels...

Real Estate

Spring Market Shifts

What today’s buyers want and how sellers can prepare for a strong spring market Article by Leanne Allen | Photography by Ashley Putnam As we move into the spring real estate season, buyer momentum is clearly building. When accounting for normal seasonal patterns, the market is showing its strongest performance since 2023. While conditions feel more balanced than the high-intensity years of the past, homes that are well prepared continue to stand out and perform well. One notable shift among...

Life + Culture

Steps Away From the Wild

Discover the hidden river sanctuary tucked behind our local streets Article and Photography by Ashley Putnam In most cities, "going for a hike" involves a packed cooler, a full tank of gas, and a commitment to hours of driving. For those living near the banks of the Chattahoochee River, however, the call of the wild is often just a short walk past a neighbor’s driveway. At the East Palisades Indian Trail entrance, there is no grand park gate or sprawling parking lot. Instead, the pavement of a...

Home Services

Between Homes

What one local moving expert has learned about navigating life’s most stressful transitions. Article by Stacey Scott | Photography by Provided Moving often looks simple from the outside. A house sells. A new one is purchased. Dates are set. But for the people living through it, the process is rarely that clean. By the time boxes appear, families have already spent weeks — sometimes months — making decisions, adjusting expectations, and figuring out how to move forward without dropping...

Home + Design

Furniture That Endures

How timeless furnishings help create homes that are meant to be lived in, not just admired. Article by Stacey Scott | Photography by Ashley Putnam There’s a quiet difference between a house that looks beautiful and one that actually lives well. It’s the difference you feel when a space invites you to sit down, linger a little longer, and use it the way it was intended. According to Anita Vreeland of Englishman’s Fine Furnishings, that feeling almost always starts with the furniture itself. ...

Home + Design

Designed from the Ground Up

An inside look at how custom rugs and runners bring warmth, cohesion, and confidence to homes designed for real life. Article by Stacey Scott | Photography by Ashley Putnam & Courtney Peplin For many homeowners, a visit to Moda Design Center begins with an unexpected realization: designing a custom rug offers far more control — and creative freedom — than they ever imagined. Many arrive thinking a rug is simply a finishing touch, chosen at the very end of a project. What they quickly...

Local Services

A Home Built With Heart

The Square Church grows into a new space while holding tightly to the heart that started it. Article by Stacey Scott In Smyrna, we know the places that matter. They’re not always the newest or the biggest, but they’re the ones where people gather — where friendships form, where children grow up together, where community quietly takes shape. For many families, The Square Church has long been one of those places. And it didn’t begin with a building. It began with a living room. Then a...