Entertainment

Harmony for Hope: Defeating ALS

Article and Photography by Sean O'Keefe John Driskell Hopkins (Hop), founding and active member of the Zac Brown Band, was diagnosed with ALS, in December of 2021. ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease impacting nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Progression of the disease can vary from person to person, affecting movement, speech, and breathing. ALS is 100% fatal. In response to his life-altering diagnosis, Hop and his wife Jen were called to activism, and in May of 2022, this...

Home + Design

Immersive Kitchen Design

Article by Sue G. Collins | Photography by Firelite Studios Tucked away on Miami Circle, Chiarabella Gallery is an oasis for designers and homeowners looking for a creative partner in kitchen design. With German engineering and Italian style driving the brand, a foundation of quality and luxurious design choices are evident at every turn in this bright studio showroom. Angela Cassisi is chief brand officer for Chiarabella, born in Italy, with a distinct stylish sensibility for customer service...

Home + Design

Resort Destination: Your Backyard

Georgia Luxury Pools Article by Sue G. Collins | Photography by Dan Riley David Brown is on call pretty much 24/7. When a customer has a question, he presses pause on his day and focuses on solutions. It’s his pleasure. He grew up watching his father run a successful pool business and now, at the helm of Georgia Luxury Pools, David is building a company where design excellence and customer communication are key.  “At Georgia Luxury Pool, integrity, quality and customer service are the...

Travel

Editor's Travelogue

"You don't have to be rich to travel well." Eugene Fodor  Article and Photography by Sue G. Collins You never know where you'll find yourself when you travel. Upper Peninsula, Michigan. Make new friends and keep your eyes wide open. Cayos Cochinos, Honduras. The Blue Ridge Parkway, just south of Asheville, NC. The Fairmont El San Juan in Puerto Rico. A cup of sunshine in a tiny cabin from Escape Vacations.

Wellness

Health and Strength

Mendocino's coast, a vegan resort, giant redwoods and charming community feels so good. Article by Sue G. Collins | Photography by Sue G. Collins, Stanford Inn When I told my husband that I booked a stay at the Stanford Inn by the Sea in Mendocino, California, I may not have mentioned that it was a vegan resort. He’s a life-long carnivore and starts and ends his day with milk. From a cow, not from nuts.  After the drive north from SFO, past Napa Valley and over the hills and through a tunnel...

Travel

A New Look at New Orleans

Art and culture refine the Crescent City Article and Photography by Sean O'Keefe New Orleans has always been a place with an extraordinary energy. The culture of the city is persuasive. Its adventure is ever changing. I have always enjoyed New Orleans on my many visits over the years, but none has been so special as this recent trip to the Crescent City. Dominated by art and the city’s dynamic evolution, I was sure that this visit was going to move the needle on my love affair with all the...

Travel

St. Maarten and Saba Await

An ocean lover's paradise at the intersection of the Dutch and Caribbean Cultures Article by Sean O'Keefe | Photography by Sean O'Keefe, as provided If you are looking for an irresistible blend of natural beauty, rich culture, and thrilling adventures this travel season, look no further than the Dutch Island of St. Maarten. Warm breezes and a gracious welcome set the stage for what will be an unforgettable Caribbean getaway.  When visiting St. Maarten, Rainforest Adventure and The Flying...

Food + Beverage

Cheers to Mom

Article by Sue G. Collins Cara McInerney lives for spring cocktails. The long, pretty days call for all-day sippers, light flavors, and plenty of fresh herbs. She gets excited for peach season, and will be bringing back one of her favorite cocktails from the Brassica vault, the City in the Forest - a high ball with Toki whiskey, soda, and a house peach shrub. Nestled inside the Waldorf Astoria in Buckhead, the Brassica team leans on the brand's prestige and storied locations around the world...

Style + Beauty

Prize Pieces

Wardrobe wonders to last a lifetime Article by Robanne Shulman As we approach spring, it's the perfect time to clean out your closet and organize your wardrobe. Most people wear only 20 percent of their wardrobe, so you want to be intentional with your closet edit as well as your investment pieces. Only keep what you wear, what fits, investment pieces and quality pieces.  What investment pieces to consider this spring:  A great blazer  - Wear with on and off-duty looks. A killer black...

Beauty

Results and Expertise

Formah Beauty Article by Sue G. Collins When I walked out of Formah Body Sculpting, I’d lost over an inch from my waist. My friend tallied over two inches lost. I felt lighter and less bloated. Hopeful. All this was icing on the cake. I’d enjoyed a relaxing massage, letting go of deadline angst and superficial worries.  The professionals at Formah performed a luxurious lymphatic drainage massage, a Brazilian manual massage that reduces fluid retention and swelling across the whole body. ...