To Live & Dine Atlanta | 2023

To Live & Dine AtlantaIntersecting delectable flavors with luxurious design, To Live & Dine is undoubtedly Atlanta’s most anticipated tasting event!

Featuring dishes from the city’s most notable chefs, the four course tasting is served among exquisite tablescapes from Atlanta’s top design professionals. While exploring the custom-curated designs, guests will enjoy exquisite wine, cocktails, and craft pairings. 

2023 Event Details
Monday | August 28th

Cocktail Hour
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Seated Dinner
7:00 p.m.

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9 Ways to Relax & Remember Memorial Day Weekend | 2023

Memorial DayMemorial Day is quickly returning this Monday, May 29th, 2023!

From Thursday through Monday, we have you covered with 9 wonderful ways to relax, remember, and kick off the 3-day weekend a bit early. Whether you’re looking to grab some extra time outdoors with the family, sneak a romantic night out onto the calendar, or explore exciting art and music all weekend long, we have you covered with the holiday highlights!

Celebrate the men and women who defend our country while also kicking off the warmer weather with our Top 9 Happenings all weekend long.

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Southeastern Designer Showhouse & Gardens

The 2023 Southeastern Designer Showhouse & Gardens returns for the 8th annual showcase of the region’s leading design-industry talents! This year’s residence is situated on an acre in Buckhead off Normandy Drive.

2023 Showhouse Dates
May 11th – June 4th

Showhouse Hours
Thursdays – Saturdays · 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sundays · 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Closed Mondays – Wednesdays

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26th Annual Junior League of Atlanta Tour of Kitchens

JLA Tour of KitchensThe Annual Junior League of Atlanta Tour of Kitchens returns with a showcase of the city’s finest residential kitchens, featuring the creativity and innovation of prominent designers. Join along as Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles magazine celebrates 26 years of Atlanta’s favorite springtime tradition!

2023 Event Details
April 29th – 30th

Located Across 7 Homes & Kitchens:
Buckhead, Grant Park and Morningside/Lenox Park

Atlanta’s top culinary artisans and sommeliers will showcase both food and wine demonstrations throughout the tour. Guests will also enjoy a “sweet treat” of retail pop-ups to take home.

The event kicks off on Friday with an exclusive VIP “Silver” Experience. Patrons will get up close and personal with top kitchen and home professionals before the celebration opens to the public on Saturday and Sunday. 

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Meet Eryn Houck | Bellwether Design

Atlanta interior designer, Eryn Houck in an expert in new construction design and has an amazing eye for details. Project types range from new construction homes to full scale furnishing of individual rooms.

Bellwether provides space planning, floor plans, design boards, layouts and specifications, furnishing and accessorizing, as well as purchase management and turnkey installation. Their style is transitional, balancing comfort with sophistication.

Where/who do you draw inspiration from?

I am inspired by my clients and the way they want to use their spaces to meet the needs of their family. Imagining how a family will live and entertain loved ones in their home and helping to enhance those experiences is the inspiration behind all of our work!

Describe your design style and philosophy.

I love to infuse our designs and client’s homes with collected and thoughtful pieces. We hope to convey the feeling of comfort and ease in even the most elevated spaces! I believe good design is an investment in not only the aesthetics, but also the practicality and function of a space. I think there has been a growing appreciation during the pandemic of what home means and the role it plays in our lives. Home is truly the backdrop to family life. I love that being in a space that brings joy and contentment is no longer seen as frivolous but a priority!

What do you find most rewarding about your work?

Home is the place where our traditions happen and core memories are made. To be entrusted with these spaces and to bring to life their potential for clients is a privilege.

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Meet Melanie Millner | The Design Atelier

We sat down with Melanie Millner, owner of The Design Atelier, to learn more about her company and creative process.

What inspired you to open The Design Atelier? 

I moved to Atlanta after graduating from The University of Texas with a design degree and was thirsty to learn everything there was to know about architecture and design. Instead of spending free time meeting new friends, I worked two jobs for two different architecture firms and spent weekends drawing plans for residential renovations, putting in 90 hour work weeks. I gained enough clients freelancing on the weekends to start my own business, so I drafted up a business plan and started The Design Atelier at the ripe old age of 25.
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Buckhead’s Best Boutiques

Buckhead is known for its three large shopping centers – Lenox Square, Phipps Plaza and Buckhead Village District but the true treasures lie in its smaller shops and boutiques!

There’s just something so unique and welcoming about shopping local. Smaller shops, family-owned stores and quaint boutiques always steal our hearts, and they somehow always seem to have just what we’re looking for! 

Here are some of our favorite Buckhead Gift Shops and Boutiques.

Poppy’s of Atlanta – Find the perfect outfit for work, play or even a glamorous evening with friends! Poppy’s helpful and friendly staff is always ready to help pair one of their unique necklaces or accessories to complete your outfit. Located in the Andrews Square Shopping Center at 56 E. Andrews Drive NW, Atlanta, Georgia  | 404.237.7015 Read More

Meet Thomas Puckett | Thomas Puckett Designs

New York designer Thomas Puckett grew up in Columbus, GA and has deep roots in the South. Thomas has received acclaim for his residential, landscape and commercial design as well as multiple Houzz awards and consistent 5-star ratings from his diverse clients.

What inspired you to open Thomas Puckett Designs?

Years ago, good friends purchased the Hamptons home of a Real Housewives of New York – Kelly Bensimon. Despite the fancy address, it needed a complete rehaul.  When they asked for my help, I thought they wanted me to choose a paint color or a sofa. After some confusing conversations they said, “Thomas, you don’t get it, we want you to design the entire house.” A lightbulb went off in my head and I realized that I could have a legit interior and landscape design business. I’d always helped my mother who has a design business of her own, designed my own interiors and gardens and had been helping friends with theirs. So even though it was so obvious, I never thought of it until then. That’s what friends are for, and I’ll forever be grateful to them. My partner Chip Whitman is the COO who deals with the endless challenges of invoicing, billing, shipping, receiving and all the operational hurdles that clients never see. Without him, this business would never run successfully. Clients appreciate Chip’s skills as much as my designs. Read More