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Advocates for Awareness

Annual Gala Continues to Raise Critical Funds for Organization's Mission Article by Sean O'Keefe | Photography by Jolie Loren Photography Over the last decade of my work as an event planner in Atlanta, no organization has had a greater impact on my life than the Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance. My work has made me realize that everyone has a voice in the prevention of this disease and that we all need to be advocates for awareness and early detection.  The Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance...

Health + Wellness

TurningPoint Celebrates 20 Years of Support

Article by Thomas Smith The 23rd annual Pink Affair, the signature annual gala benefiting TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabilitation, will take place on Saturday, March 16. For the third consecutive year, it will take place at the Intercontinental Buckhead Atlanta,   The Pink Affair is a memorable evening, featuring a seated dinner, live and silent auctions, an open bar with beer and wine, a special “Golden Ticket” drawing, live music, and dancing. Veteran charity auctioneer Dean Crownover and...

Home + Design

A View From Every Room

Article by Sue G. Collins First impressions are important... and walking into this mountain lodge outside Blue Ridge, it’s the floor-to-ceiling windows that not only flood the interior with light, but also offer stunning views of the surroundings, creating a seamless connection with the outdoors. This three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home on two acres offers an all-paved proximity to the nearby lake and town, providing convenient access to the recreational activities and local amenities we...

Arts + Culture

The Future of School

Coloring outside the lines at a nature preserve Article by BuckHaven City Lifestyle Staff Nestled on 33 acres of green space at the Blue Heron Nature Preserve , lies what has been called “one of the most innovative and important” learning experiences in the world. Local veteran educators, Andrew and Isa Shahan, were looking for a “school” for their kids that approached learning as a broader set of experiences than traditional/conventional school offers.  “We wanted these experiences to...

Home + Design

Blues Are Best

Article by Sue G. Collins | Photography by Catrina Maxwell | CatMax Photography Alexis Solomon and Taylor Price bring 25 years of combined interior design experience to their interior design projects. Alexis spent years gaining an in-depth understanding of spatial configuration, technical drawing, the construction process, and functional considerations to become a professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) with National Council for Interior Design Qualification...

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Cottage Charmer

A Garden Hills renovation adds functionality and fabulous features. Article by BuckHaven City Lifestyle Staff | Photography by Catrina Maxwell | CATMAX Photography This beautiful cottage-style home located in historic Garden Hills underwent an extensive renovation with the help of Bulent Baydar with Harrison Design. The team was able to transform the home into a stunning space, while maintaining its classic elements. The renovation included a major kitchen transformation by Lisa Brooks...

Arts + Culture

All Hail Volunteers

Article by Tim Small Buckhead Heritage recently announced the recipients of the Belle Turner Lynch Preservation Award and the Bob Helget Award for Outstanding Volunteerism. The organization strives to enhance the quality of life in Buckhead by identifying, preserving, and promoting its historic resources. The Belle Turner Lynch Preservation Award was presented to Audrey Collins and Rhonda Jackson for their work with Piney Grove Cemetery. This annual award recognizes distinguished individuals...

Education

A Gift for Hospitality and Generosity

Jay Mannelly, Jr. of Brookhaven recognized Article by BuckHaven City Lifestyle staff Marist School awarded the prestigious 2023 St. Peter Chanel Award to J. B. “Jay” Mannelly, Jr. of Brookhaven during its annual St. Peter Chanel Society Recognition Celebration at the Atlanta History Center. Named in honor of the Marist saint martyred for his faith, the St. Peter Chanel Award represents the highest distinction bestowed by Marist School. It recognizes individuals whose unwavering selflessness...

Arts + Culture

Elyse Defoor's World

Brookhaven artist explores boundaries Photography by David Clifton-Strawn, Elyse Defoor Elyse Defoor is a leader. Let her take you by your hand and lead you into her world where she strives to create unfolding experiences that draw on our unique, but collective human emotions. "As has long been said, and said rightly, the personal is political. I use photography, sculpture, installation, drawing and painting – whatever it takes – to express a variety of conditions faced by the human body and...

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From BuckHaven, With Love

Dear Elouise Article by BuckHaven City Lifestyle staff Brent Ellis is the founder of Dear Elouise, a Buckhead-based boutique creative paper studio, and Buckhead Printery, a custom print shop. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia and worked in advertising before going back to school to study design at Atlanta’s Portfolio Center. She began designing invitations for friends and family, and business took off, leading her to officially launch Dear Elouise in 2015. ...