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BY: Ginger Strejcek
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Home Swank Home
Furniture store makes statement in Upper Westside
Looking to spruce up the nest in the new year? Check out the dreamy designs at CB2, recently opened at Westside Provisions District. The 8,350-square-foot space features an eclectic blend of home furnishings and accessories, from an Imbu Boucle 5-piece sectional for $6,595 channeling midcentury vibes by musician Lenny Kravitz’s design company to a gallery-worthy Loki Lavender china dessert plate for $10.95 by British fashion designer Matthew Williamson. Part of the international Crate & Barrel Holdings, the Atlanta store also offers free professional design services for customers, private shopping appointments and concierge services for trade members.
“Homes have become the places where we live, work and play. Our customers come to us to create a home that truly reflects their personal style,” says Ryan Turf, CB2 president. “Our Atlanta location is an open invitation to be inspired by a thoughtfully curated collection, paired with knowledgeable and design-forward associates.”
Thanks to an edgy mix of inventory, from global partners such as Studio Anansi and Mermelada Estudio to a small assortment of hand-selected vintage heirlooms, CB2 offers high-quality furniture at an approachable price point based on category and detail, Turf says. That includes reissued classics such as Paul McCobb’s midcentury designs that go for a fraction of the original sale value. n
CB2
404.260.7264 cb2.com @cb2
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HIGH SPIRITS
Shop fine wines and spirits at Aria Spirits, just opened in Sandy Springs’ Aria Village. The boutique bottle shop bills itself as tech-centric, providing detailed information to customers about everything on its shelves. Find a unique selection of premium offerings from big brands and family-owned and lowproduction wineries, as well as curated tasting experiences and in-house expertise about the craftsmanship behind each label. Of note: It carries Camus Cognac, Robert Foley Vineyards, Far Niente Winery, Faust and Frank Family Vineyards.
ariaspirits.com, @aria_spirits
C'EST MAGNIFIQUE!
Original art, Parisian decor and much more can be found at the new location of Huff Harrington Home, Huff Harrington Fine Art and Huff Harrington Design at the Galleries of Peachtree Hills. Primely perched next to the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center, the 8,500-squarefoot space consolidates all three businesses under one roof, with a chic showcase of French antiques and imports, decorative accessories, jewelry and gifts on the first floor; a gallery of nearly 40 global artists on the second floor; and design services on the third floor. Ann Huff and Meg Harrington launched their artful enterprise in Buckhead in 2006, growing the multifaceted business while hosting sightseeing and shopping trips to Paris and Provence.
huffharrington.com @huffharrington
GOLDEN TOUCH
American luxury jeweler David Yurman has opened a posh new boutique on the ground level of Lenox Square in Buckhead, expanding its previous space by 700 square feet to feature a curated collection of women’s, men’s and wedding designs.
In conjunction with the launch, the brand announced a unique partnership with Savannah College of Art and Design that includes a $1 million donation of gemstones from its private collection to SCAD’s jewelry program, as well as an endowed scholarship to be awarded to a jewelry design student from SCAD’s School of Fashion.
davidyurman.com @davidyurman
LOCAL SALUTE BY: Mickey Goodman
Strengthening Communities
Providing love and lasagna
In mid-2020, Buckhead resident Kelley Kolling and East Cobb resident Kirsten Glaser learned about Lasagna Love while listening to segments on WXIA-TV’s evening news and NBC’s “The Today Show.” They decided to establish a group in Georgia to provide lasagna to people in need and spread kindness. “It started with just the two of us and has grown to more than 600 ‘chefs’ who deliver an average of 4,000 meals a week,” Kolling says.
Lasagna Love quickly spread on social media and became a movement in all 50 states, Canada and Australia, powered by more than 20,000 chefs around the world.
The concept took root in San Diego when Rhiannon Menn saw some of her neighbors struggling due to job layoffs, loss of childcare or COVID-19 and began making trays of lasagna that she delivered outside their doors.
On the 20th anniversary of 9/11, the organization’s nationwide focus was on first responders, and Kolling and Glaser delivered meals to Fire Stations 21 and 27 in Buckhead. “It’s a hard day for anyone wearing a uniform, and we wanted to share love along with some comfort food,” Kolling says.
Her most memorable recipient was a single mother with two young boys who lost her job as a result of COVID-19. “She told me that our lasagna made 14 separate meals for her family when otherwise they might have gone hungry.”
Left: Lasagna Love chefs share nourishment and kindness. Below: Atlanta founders Kelley Kolling (left) and Kirsten Glaser provided meals for first responders to commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11.
For more information, visit lasagnalove.org.
Superhero scarf creator Courtney Buchanan and her son, Grey, deliver scarves to children at CHOA.
Atlanta Volunteer of the Year Nancy Overheim, Carmen Hermes and Paralympian McClain Hermes.
Every Superhero Needs a Cape
Young heroes soar
During the pandemic in 2020, photographer and digital artist Courtney Buchanan looked for new ways to use her creative energy. She tried hand drawing designs and selling them as prints, but it just didn’t feel right. When a friend told her that they had an element of silk scarves, she embraced the idea and founded CB Grey, a luxury silk collection.
The timing was perfect for the Sandy Springs resident. “People were dressing from the waist up for Zoom calls, and scarves made the perfect accessory,” says Buchanan, who draws the designs by hand and then has them printed on silk. When the business took off, she wanted to find a way to give back.
One way was to design a Superhero Scarf in honor of Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month in September. “Anyone battling cancer is the most super of superheroes,” she says.
What makes the scarves even more meaningful to her is that her son Grey, 2, and godson, Phillips Smith, 5, had a hand in their creation.
“I gave them each iPads and let them go,” she says. “The result was a Jackson Pollock-ish design in bright colors with stars printed on a kid-friendly cotton and silk blend fabric. Most kids wear them as superhero capes like the heroes they are.”
Buchanan donated 100 Superhero scarves to young patients, 50 to CHOA and the remainder to CURE Childhood Cancer. For every scarf or shawl purchased, she donates a head scarf to a woman who is currently battling the disease.
For more information, visit shopcbgrey.com.
Take the Plunge
Volunteers honored for long-time service
At the 2021 October Swim Across America-Atlanta event at Lake Lanier Olympic Park, Sandy Springs residents Nancy Overheim and her husband, Mark, were honored as Volunteers of the Year for their longtime service. She served as safety coordinator, and Mark was in charge of set up and break down, both essential to the success of the swim that raised more than $425,000 for the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. They even used their garage as a staging area for the event.
Overheim became involved with the organization after meeting founders Sheri Hart and Megan Melgaard in 2013 at the Cherokee Town and Country Club where she was the swim coach. She quickly became hooked on the group and its mission. Since inception, SAA-Atlanta has raised more than $2.7 million and was honored with a named lab at Aflac. “It’s a thrill to talk with researchers about the latest treatments and to see our name on a plaque outside the door,” Overheim says.
The event drew 425 swimmers, including 33 teams and a number of Olympians and Paralympians who ranged in age from 12 to senior citizens.
“Swimming in open water is very different from being in a pool,” Overheim says. “Since the water isn’t clear, you can’t see the bottom, and the weather and the water temperature are always unpredictable.”
For more information, visit swimacrossamerica.org.
Want to nominate a volunteer, company or nonprofit that gives back to the community in Buckhead, Brookhaven, Chamblee, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs or Upper Westside? Please contact: editor@simplybuckhead.com
Above: The rooftop bar overlooks Cascades Park and is known for “The Charlie,” a purple gin cocktail.
Left: The Tallahassee skyline includes views of the state capitol.
TALLY HO A capital city getaway to Tallahassee
STORY: Caroline Eubanks
Before making the 4.5-hour drive from my home in Atlanta through the small towns of south Georgia, I had little to no knowledge of Tallahassee. The city’s reputation as the home of Florida
State University preceded it, so I went into my trip with an open mind, curious to see what a person who graduated many years ago could enjoy in a college town.
I drove into town on an oak-lined street straight out of a postcard before making my way into the city center. I passed the historic state capitol, with its red-and-white window awnings that make it look like a resort, and the surrounding buildings where the legislators work.
A few blocks away, I checked into the new AC Hotel by Marriott Tallahassee Universities at the Capitol, a sleek property overlooking Cascades
Park. I dropped my bags to explore, starting with the park. It has an amphitheater that hosts live music, a playground, two restaurants in the city’s former power plant and connects to the 2.5-mile Capital Cascades Trail.
I went to the hotel’s eighth floor to grab an evening drink at Charlie
Park, Tallahassee’s first rooftop bar.
I tried the purple-hued Charlie, the bar’s signature cocktail made with lavender syrup and Empress Gin.
It was the ideal refreshment as the sun set over the city, especially paired with the chocolate pretzel trifle.
The next morning, I fueled up with a croissant and Spanish omelet at the hotel before an active day, starting with the zipline course at the Tallahassee Museum. The sprawling 52-acre outdoor museum lets visitors soar above the cypress swamp that features metal sculptures modeled after dinosaurs.
On a mission to pick up some souvenirs, I sought out the city’s best shopping, starting with the Railroad Square Arts District. The mural-covered warehouse neighborhood is home to restaurants, vintage boutiques, art galleries and a small arthouse cinema.
That evening, my friends and I drove down a rural road to the legendary Bradfordville Blues Club. The cinderblock building under neon lights has been hosting some of music’s best artists since 1964. The interior is covered in paintings of these famed musicians such as BigEyes Willy Smith and Johnny Winter.
The next morning, in need of a detox, I joined an outdoor yoga class at Maclay Gardens, a state park set around a 1923 estate. The sounds of the fountain and the soothing voice of the instructor calmed my mind and body.
After a quick detour at Hearth & Soul, a gorgeous home decor and clothing boutique owned by Susie Busch-Transou of the St. Louis brewing family, it was time for brunch. Jeri’s Midtown Cafe was the perfect spot for a meal. The garden courtyard gets crowded, so go early to enjoy gouda grits with apple butter and chicken salad croissant sandwiches. Afterwards, I browsed the stacks at Midtown Reader, the bookstore upstairs.
The day’s activities were far from over. I borrowed a bike from a local outfitter and hit some of the more than 700 miles of trails throughout the city. I rode back to the hotel on a paved section of the Capital Cascades Trail, following a former rail line. Enthusiastic cyclists can ride all the way to the coast.
I secured a table at Il Lusso, one of the top restaurants in Tallahassee, for my last night in town. Located steps from the capitol, the restaurant has a lengthy wine list and artfully prepared steaks, seafood and Italian dishes. I fell asleep easily that night, happy and full from my shrimp ravioli.
Before leaving town, I packed up my car with the goodies and souvenirs I’d purchased and made my way to brunch at Table 23, set in a former home. I sat underneath the oak trees and enjoyed chicken and waffles, my brunch dish of choice, while reminiscing about the trip, pleasantly surprised that Tallahassee has plenty to attract both students and alumni alike. n
The Bradfordville Blues Club has hosted notable acts since the 1960s. Above: Il Lusso is one of Tallahassee’s most praised restaurants, crafting artful dishes such as seared octopus.
The AC by Marriott Tallahassee has the brand’s European-inspired design.
DETAILS
AC Hotel by Marriott Tallahassee Universities at the Capitol 850.392.7700 marriott.com, @achoteltallahassee
Visit Tallahassee visittallahassee.com, @visit_tally