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Don Purcell Jewelry Store
Arts and Culture, Fashion, Favorites, People

Best New Jewelry Store in Atlanta Owned by Luxury Veteran

Don Purcell is the owner of the best new jewelry store in Atlanta. His eponymous shop is called Don Purcell and peeks out over the outdoor dining area at Le Bilboquet in Buckhead Village District. It’s prime real estate. But it’s a far cry from small town Ridgeway.

Preston Wilson Jr. Atlanta influencer
People

Is Preston Wilson Jr. an Atlanta influencer? Fashion designer? The Answer May Surprise You.

At first glance, Preston Wilson Jr. looks like a fashion designer, Atlanta influencer or creative director of an ad agency. In other words, he looks like he does something fabulous for a living. And he does. Chalk that up to his fierce sense of style and an aura of a refined Southern gentleman. But ask him about his career and you may be surprised to discover this dapper Atlanta man is not a right-brained creative. He’s an engineer and scientist.

Ashley Sparks Fine Costume Jewelry
Arts and Culture, Fashion, Food, People

4 Southern-Made Gift Ideas I Love for the Holidays

Two-Sided Southern is here to help you with a few southern-made gift ideas to help get your friends there a little faster. Here are a a few high-end but still down home—gift ideas to help you get your friends and family the perfect present. They’re at different price points, for all different kinds of folks and all inspire joy. With the holidays approaching, Southern-made gifts always have terrific stories and talented artisans behind the work.

best georgia winery
Arts and Culture, Food, Travel

The Best Georgia Winery Both Wine Snobs and Regular Folks Love

Yonah Mountain Vineyards in Georgia is as pretty as any plot in Napa Valley or the Loire Valley. It’s arguably the best Georgia winery. The octagonal tasting room (the only one I’ve ever seen), sprawling patios and event venues are luxurious. Yet the staff is still down home and friendly. I think that comes from top down.

Epicurean Hotel Gather Round Festival
Arts and Culture, Food

First Gather ’round Festival is an Arty Foodie’s Dream

Gather ‘round festival, an upscale-meets-down home food and cocktail experience. On October 14-17, 2021, this culinary experience pairs with arts and music at Epicurean Atlanta. Epicurean Atlanta is a brand new hotel in Midtown Atlanta that is food-focused and dedicated to culinary experiences.

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