The Market in Acworth

The Market in Acworth

AT THE MARKET in Acworth, shopping is much more than a means to an end—it’s an inspiring experience. Designed with a charming main street-meets designer showhouse vibe, the 50,000-square-foot space houses more than 170 dealers peddling everything from vintage...
The Dogwood

The Dogwood

OWNER AND RESTAURANTEUR Brandon Lofton of Black Sheep, one of the most beloved restaurants in the Blue Ridge Mountains, has opened a new venture just two doors down from his original estab lishment. Situated in the historic McKinney house, The Dogwood expands upon his...
Garnish & Gather

Garnish & Gather

MEAL PREP KITS MEET the needs of busy home cooks, and there are certainly plenty to choose from … but what if you want to source locally? Enter Garnish & Gather, a service that pairs Georgia-grown produce with recipes from local chefs, all delivered right to your...
The Best Lakeside Dining in North Georgia

The Best Lakeside Dining in North Georgia

LAST SUMMER, WE SENT OUR KIDS TO YMCA Camp Eagle Point on Lake Lanier. They had a blast—fishing, swimming, kayaking, sports and crafts … they indeed got their fill of fun in the sun. Meanwhile, my husband and I took some vacation time and created a little summer camp...
Portugal: Pretty as a Picture

Portugal: Pretty as a Picture

After more than a year of being unable to visit Europe, when Portugal reopened to Americans last summer, I was on one of the first planes. Just desperate to return to Europe and get a sense of nor-mal summer vacation, I knew little about the nation on the western...
A Patch of Magic in North Georgia

A Patch of Magic in North Georgia

LITTLE OTIS LEE sprang from a cabbage and approached a young boy named Xavier Roberts. Xavier was playing in the woods near his home in North Georgia. Otis was no ordinary boy, but rather a magical boy sprung forth from magic crystal dust spread over a cabbage patch....
What to Read This Summer

What to Read This Summer

Summer vacations mean we finally have more time to read, so if you’re looking for something fresh to toss into your beach bag, take a look at these new and upcoming releases. Our summer reading list comprises Southern-set stories and tomes by Southern authors, from...
Fur-Ever Yours

Fur-Ever Yours

It all started when a scared and starving mama cat and her three kittens sought shelter for a spell in the backyard of an Atlanta home. It was a serendipitous moment for those fragile felines and resident Samantha Shelton, who found them quivering and alone. Knowing...
I Love That Park

I Love That Park

When we love something, we want to wear it loud and proud. That’s precisely the thought process behind I Love That Park, a line of t-shirts, stickers and such that pays tribute to North Georgia’s treasured outdoor spaces. The concept started with graphic designer Pat...
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