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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.

Arts and Culture People

Every City Deserves a Thought-Leader Like the Founder of Art Meso

November 19, 2021 Stephanie Smith

Jennifer Sutton moved to the South 16 years ago from Lorain, Ohio. Thank goodness. “It’s the international city,” she says.

Arts and Culture Food Travel

The Best Georgia Winery Both Wine Snobs and Regular Folks Love

November 7, 2021 Stephanie Smith

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.

Arts and Culture Food

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

October 8, 2021 Stephanie Smith

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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Luxury Handbag Designer Jada Loveless Exudes as Much Grace as her Designs

September 20, 2021 Stephanie Smith

Jada Loveless is a Southern, luxury handbag designer who exudes grace and elegance. The same goes for her gorgeous luxury handbags.

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People

Lisa Rayner on Being a Southern Woman and Trophy Wife

August 3, 2021 Stephanie Smith

Lisa Rayner is a PR maven, writer and a fan of other Southern women living in Atlanta. This fashionista has lived nine lives and is writing a tell all book.

Arts and Culture

3 Experiential Exhibits are the Best Date Ideas in Atlanta

July 21, 2021 Stephanie Smith

After a year stuck at home, it’s time for Atlantans to explore new places, try new experiences, and immerse yourself in arts and culture again. It may also be time to treat your sweetheart to a night out. We’ve got three of the best date ideas in Atlanta for those who love Insta-worthy moments and all things experiential.

Arts and Culture

Guilty. I’m a Southern Architecture Lover

January 10, 2021 Stephanie Smith

I know I’m Two-Sided Southern when I’m in my hometown of Atlanta, and the small turn-of-the-century bungalows of Decatur and Candler Park delight me as much as the ornate Victorians of Inman Park. The Greek revival homes with their stately white columns across Middle Georgia are as pretty to me as the smaller tudors with their sloping roofs that have been left untouched around my neighborhood of Lake Claire and Druid Hills.

Arts and Culture

Southerners Are Stylish. Why Is That so Surprising?

January 10, 2021 Stephanie Smith

I am always fascinated by what outsiders think of the South or Southerners and their style. Most southerners are stylish, and many people find that surprising. Not me.

Food

The Perfect Date Night in Atlanta

January 10, 2021 Stephanie Smith

I have this odd habit of each time I choose a fancy restaurant for a nice evening out with my husband or friends, I go looking around for somewhere divey nearby to go to after. Do any other Southerners do this?