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FEBRUARY 2018

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T H E B EST O F A LPHA R ET TA

17 25+ BEST BUSINESSES

STAYING AWHILE IN CHARLESTON

FAB LOCAL JEWELRY DESIGNER

LIFESTYLE LETTER

FEBRUARY 2018 PUBLISHER

Jim Newman | JNewman@LifestylePubs.com EDITOR

Sue Collins | SCollins@LifestylePubs.com ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR

Darce Richardson | Darce.Richardson@LifestylePubs.com ACCOUNT MANAGER

Karyn Slovin | Karyn.Slovin@LifestylePubs.com

Greetings Alpharetta family, HERE WE GO! Our first ever Readers’ Choice Awards edition is in front of you this month. With more than 6,000 of you chiming in to vote for your favorite businesses, we’re very confident that the winners featured are the best of the best.

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Jenny Kepano | Jenny.Kepano@LifestylePubs.com EDITORIAL ASSISTANT

Kendra Gensemer CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Jordana Klein, Carrie Whitney

The big soiree to celebrate the winners is February 1 at the Metropolitan Club,

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

though you’re probably reading this a bit after the last round of applause has

Nicole Stephens

ended. Fear not, in typical Lifestyle Publications fashion, we’ll bring you plenty party pics in the March issue. Our hope is that you’ll hold on to this issue, cracking open the pages when you need a painter, an orthodontist or a realtor. The awardees have a track record of excellent customer service and a proven commitment to our community. These are the kind of businesses that we want to stick around. Visit them and give them a hearty “congratulations!” Be well. xo

Sue G. Collins, Editor

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ON THE COVER We hope this issue will find a place on your family’s bookshelf, so you can dip into it when you need a referral for a new dentist, house painter or HVAC repair company. After all, your neighbors voted the businesses in this issue as the BEST. 4

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INSIDE THE ISSUE FEBRUARY 2018

FEATURES 16 Stay Awhile in Charleston The Grand Bohemian Charleston makes you want to stay and stay again.

20 Readers’ Choice Awards Our first ever list of the best in our community.

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36 Making a Fabulous Life Local designer styles her own growth.

36 DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Travel Destination

34 Driver’s Notebook 36 Artist’s Palette 40 Lifestyle Calendar 42 Parting Thoughts

GOOD TIMES

Lifestyle Friends Gather Valued advertisers enjoyed the opportunity to network with one another and Lifestyle Publications' editor, publisher and staff over lunch at Kabob-ish onÂ Medlock Bridge Rd in Johns Creek. These frequent gatherings give business owners the chance to share their news and meet other local entrepreneurs who support our community. Kabob-ish.com

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GOOD TIMES 1.

Happy, Merry The Capital Grille Buckhead hosted our fabulous staff for a holiday lunch. Alpharetta

Lifestyle is grateful to all the writers, photographers and ad sales staff who support this magazine to bring you stories about our community every month. Photos by Dennis Malcolm Byron and staff.

From the Simplest to the Most Complex Vascular Care. Northside Vascular Surgery is a full-service vascular surgery and endovascular therapy practice that specifically focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the veins and arteries.

Northside Vascular Surgery offers state-of-the-art care in providing the full-spectrum of vascular and endovascular services for:

Our compassionate, board-certified physicians, Dr. Catalin Harbuzariu, Dr. Siddharth Patel, and Dr. Edward Kang bring years of experience working at some of the leading institutions in the field, and offer minimally-invasive, state-of-the-art procedures to treat the entire scope of vascular diseases, from the simplest to the most complex. We offer three convenient locations to serve the communities throughout Greater Atlanta and North Georgia.

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New Patients Welcome! Jill M. Golsen, DMD

From a simple filling to a full smile, we are here for you and your family.

2016 Past President of the Georgia Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

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AROUND TOWN

GO HOME

small group and large group training, boot

The home improvement business is booming

camps and cardio/resistance formats; as well

throughout metro Atlanta, and nowhere will this

as virtual wellness coaching through her sig-

be more evident than at the 40th Annual Spring

nature virtual group program “Strong, Fit &

Atlanta Home Show at the Cobb Galleria Centre

Beautiful 8-week Jump Start” or her one-on-one

March 23-25, presented by SEMCO. Over 350

coaching services. She also loves speaking to

exhibitors in the home remodeling and outdoor

large groups on wellness topics such as fitness,

living industries will offer expertise, services and

nutrition, behavior change and stress reduction.

products designed to remodel, repair and refresh

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homes of all sizes and styles. The Show provides

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attendees with one-stop shopping for everything from the roof to the basement, and from interiors to landscapes, as well as live radio broadcasts, a Beer Garden and presentations on a variety of subjects. AtlantaHomeShow.com

ON HAYNES BRIDGE ROAD The Daily, a forthcoming dining development planned for Alpharetta, has revealed two big names

FIT FEBRUARY

as the first tenants on its roster: King of Pops Bar and Biscuit Love. The Daily, developed by local firm

The Holidays are over and you got a lot of

Revel and Fresh Hospitality out of Nashville, will

gifts including a few extra pounds. Start the

take up 14,000 square feet at 11556 Rainwater Drive,

year off by shedding the holiday weight and

a location that previously housed The Varsity and is

build a beautiful body with Tiffiny of Build Body

just northeast of North Point Mall. Developers hope

Wealth. Tiffiny Fambro is a women’s fitness and

to combine “the best aspects of casual restaurants,

healthy lifestyle speaker, trainer and coach and

beer gardens, food halls, and event space in one

the owner/creator of the women’s fitness and

unique, communal experience,” according to an

health community BuildBodyWealth.com. She

official announcement. In addition to indoor space,

works with women to teach them the essentials

there will be a 7,000-square-foot garden courtyard,

of living a whole, healthy life with functional

which will host music, games and other activi-

eating plans that are delicious and nutritious,

ties. The Daily is expected to open to the public

exercises that fit their busy schedules, mindful-

next May. A mixed-use project is planned for 62

ness strategies to decrease stress and promote

acres off Lakeview Parkway between Morrison

confidence, and habit changes that reinforce

Parkway and Haynes Bridge Road. The project will

their new healthy lifestyle goals. Her services

feature townhomes, rental units, retail, restaurants,

include mobile personal training for women,

lake, park, pedestrian trails and a hotel. Thanks

giving clients the flexibility of her meeting them

to Alpharetta CVB for this good news. More at

in a location that they prefer; online fitness

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AROUND TOWN (CON TI N U ED)

BAG LADIES Join

Atlanta

of our patrons is both inspiring and humbling. Ronald

McDonald

House

Charities for a night of fun and philanthropy at their Inaugural Handbag HULLABALOO™ at the InterContinental Hotel in Buckhead on Thursday,

From the bottoms of our hearts, thank you for making this possible!

COMING SOON

March 1. Registration will begin at 6 p.m. This

The roughly $85 million next phase of

event will help the Charity serve 2,000+ fam-

Alpharetta City Center will include 105,000

ilies in 2018. At this exclusive event, guests

square feet of restaurants and retail, three acres

will have the opportunity to win up to 30

of green space and gardens; 36,000 square

designer handbags simply by playing Handbag

feet of office, and 168 apartments. The 26-acre

HULLABALOO™! raffle games. Come enjoy

City Center project already includes city hall,

hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and a night of philan-

a library, a park and town green. Hedgewood

thropy to support Atlanta Ronald McDonald

Homes is also underway on 42 single-family

House Charities. Individual tickets start at $100.

homes. Our friends at Alpharetta CVB report

Corporate sponsorship opportunities are avail-

that Liberty Hall, previously an abandoned

able and range in price from $500 - $7,000.

gas station in the historic Alpharetta down-

For more information or to purchase a ticket,

town district, will be a four-story commercial

ARMHC.org/handbaginfo.

building with offices, shops, a restaurant and a rooftop social club. The building owned by the American History Guild will have Italianate architecture located at 33 South Main Street with handmade brick and custom-made wrought iron. One of the slated restaurants is Chef Todd Hogan’s Prairie. Hogan recently opened Indigo restaurant and lounge in the Crabapple area of Milton and also has Branch & Barrel in Avalon, as well as Branchwater in the Vickery area of Cumming. Liberty Cigar Company will have a retail location on the first floor of Liberty Hall. Each individual premium cigar is hand-crafted and designed with care. Liberty Hall will have 9,500 square feet for a restaurant and retail, 12,000 square feet of offices, and 7,000 square feet for a social club called The Founder’s

FUNDS RAISED

real name as he is a descendant of the Founding

The Polo in the Pines team is grateful to

Father), formed the American History Guild to

reflect on a remarkable year with the commu-

tell America’s story. He is excited about build-

nity and Lifestyle Publications. Early in 2017,

ing in Alpharetta and the private social club has

Saville and Lilia Sullivan were chosen to be this

already started to accept memberships. They

year 's Polo in the Pines honorees. In October,

are planning on a first-quarter 2018 full opening

the highest-attended and most successful Polo

and expect full occupancy.

in the Pines event to date was celebrated. Then, in December, the team presented the year's

Club. An owner of the building, John Adams (his

CHECK IN

total raised for the Sharon McCollum Knight,

Rising to overlook Avalon in the heart of

Polo in the Pines Pediatric Cancer Research

Alpharetta, The Hotel at Avalon, which cele-

Fund to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. This

brated its grand opening in January, is a luxu-

year 's contributions reached a grand total of

rious destination resort that boasts a graceful,

$345,000, which will go directly to fund pediatric

modern Southern lifestyle with a contemporary

brain tumor research at Children's Healthcare

twist. Located within a walkable community

of Atlanta. The impact made possible by each

of shopping, dining, lodging, working, and

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Tune Up Your Body. Turn Down Your Pain.

FIRST VISIT SPECIAL

with Custom Orthotics Foot Scan and 15-minute Massage

entertaining, The Hotel at Avalon is exactly like nothing else. Flowing from the hotel, the new Alpharetta Conference Center provides the area’s premier meetings and events destination with 44,000 square feet of adaptable event space. The 330-key hotel offers guests exclusive access to Avalon’s exquisite features, including energetic green spaces, bocce courts, community swings, fire pits, and an open container policy so you can sip and stroll while browsing the collection of upscale retailers and restaurants that call the development home. With more than 220 events hosted each year, Avalon is the ultimate amenity for visitors of The Hotel at Avalon.

A New Year, a New YOU! Before you jump into action, make sure you get Tuned-Up with our $29 First-Visit special with a custom orthotics foot scan and a 15-minute massage. We’ll make sure your body is resolution ready when it comes to beginning your work out plan, and if any aches and pains do arise, we’re your partner to get you pain-free without any drugs or dangerous prescriptions. Call to schedule your visit today!

WE CAN HELP YOUR

Back Pain • Headaches • Neck Pain & Stiffness Numbness • Sciatica • Scoliosis • Plantar Fasciitis

We are always accepting submissions for announcements you’d like to see included in our Around Town section. Submissions are accepted via the Contact Us tab at AlpharettaLifestylePubs.com.

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eclectic style. The 50-room boutique hotel combines elegant settings with the creativity of wine blending classes, an 1100-square-foot Grand Bohemian Art Gallery, a hotel rooftop overlooking downtown Charleston, and delicious farm-to-table culinary cuisine by Chef Lauren Starzecky. The hotel is located in the heart of what makes Charleston so special-- its historic district. From the corner of Wentworth and Meeting Street, it offers a view of downtown Charleston from the hotel terrace rooftop bar while sipping on a handcrafted cocktail. Check out one of their specialty cocktails introduced on our Facebook page this month, made special by our request just for our Lifestyle Publications readers. Plus, get a sneak peek into the exquisite Élevé Restaurant. Enjoy local Southern ingredients at Élevé. Savor fresh oysters, lobster and crab bisque, peach salad, and filet de boeuf with their rich Élevé rub. Food allergies? Not a problem. And, the property’s extensive cocktail, champagne and wine selection allows for perfect pairing with meals. You can even custom blend your own wine during your stay. Explore their Bohemian blending wine class where you create, bottle, name and label your own personalized wine. Did you know that champagne is a pallet neutralizer that expert tasters use? Learn about the history of winemaking and what makes a good wine during this informational and exciting class. Enjoy their wine tasting room with 32 different wines to sip and savor. Find one you like and take it home with you! Want to get out and explore more? The Grand Bohemian Charleston is a quick walk from the historical sites of Charleston. You’re just steps away from the famous Pineapple Fountain at Charleston Waterfront Park. Take a carriage ride and learn about the history of the city. Don’t miss a perfect photo opportunity viewing the 13 colorful homes known as Rainbow Row. Charleston. It's a city rich in history and beauty, with and a grand hotel that’s a destination in itself. Grand Bohemian Charleston 55 Wentworth St Charleston, SC

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beauty & Fashion

» BEST COSMETIC SURGEON/ PHYSICIAN GROUP

The Graivier Center

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Credibility in the community is crucial, and The Graivier Center has

offers solutions for hair, eyes, brows, lips, skin and chin with

more than 20 years of proven professionalism in the Atlanta area. While

options including injectables. You’ve seen Dr. Anderson and

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the team on TV and in print for over a decade. You’ve trusted

nowned plastic surgery facility, The Graivier Center maintains an intimate

them to restore your hair with permanent, natural results.

setting. As a board certified plastic surgeon in Atlanta, Dr. Graivier takes

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The District Salon and Events 28 North Main Street 770.992.5696 TheDistrictSalon.com Owners Jessica and Mikka had a vision for creating a beautiful space that offers entire hair care services while clients feel as if they're at the hippest hangout in town...and that's just what they did. The District is an exclusive, full-service salon serving clients up with a favorite glass of bubbly. The events side of The District serves as the prime spot for hosting your next event that everyone will be talking about. Whether it’s a girls night out, bachelorette party, or bridal shower, The District has you covered from happy hour to hitting the town.

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BEST JEWELER

Sabri Guven Jewelers 2225 Old Milton Pkwy 770.777.4800 SabriFineJewelry.com Sabri Guven Fine Jewelry is a one of-a-kind family owned and operated business that all started in Turkey in the year of 1974. Sabri Guven started his career off as a master goldsmith and master diamond setter learning his skills from the best. With hard work and determination for over 40 years, he was able to build a beautiful store from the ground up. Passing his experience and values to the next generation of family, the store will continue to excel and keep the loyalty and traditions of a business that has now become a landmark.

BEST DENTIST

Children’s Dental Zone

» BEST SPECIALIZED DENTISTRY Atlanta Oral & Facial Surgery

3455 Old Alabama Rd, Johns Creek

3400-C Old Milton Parkway Suite 525

678.951.8942

877.269.2637

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Children’s Dental Zone is a unique pediat-

The Doctors of Atlanta Oral & Facial Surgery have been providing spe-

ric dental practice that focuses on excellent,

cialty surgical services since 1980. With a referring dentist network of over

state-of-the-art, patient care in a fun and caring atmosphere. They make moms, dads and kids feel comfortable in their office. They believe excellence starts with your first phone call, and strive for 5 stars every time you visit.

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2500, AOFS is instrumental in promoting key elements of Patient Standards of Care. In recent years they have shown the surgical justification of 3-dimensional x-ray, and promoted the advantages of dental implants. Today AOFS assists referring dentists place thousands of dental implants each year. Dr. R. Paul Keim and Dr. Martin Velez serve patients in the Alpharetta office.

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BEST ENDODONTIST

Alpharetta Endodontics

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BEST ORTHODONTIST

Jordan Orthodontics 4205 North Point Pkwy, Bldg. B 770.751.1240 JWJordan.com It’s always easier to trust an orthodontist with experience. Dr. Jordan has been practicing orthodontics for 25+ years and has provided more than 10,000 patients with excellent care. In fact, Dr. Jordan was the first orthodontist in Alpharetta in 1989 when he opened his practice.

BEST OPTOMETRIST

Thomas Eye Group 11690 Alpharetta Highway 770.475.5515 ThomasEye.com Thomas Eye Group has served the greater

BEST HOSPITAL

Northside Hospital 1000 Johnson Perry Rd, NE

Atlanta community by providing eye care ser-

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vices for patients ranging in age from infants to

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seniors for over 40 years. With seven offices in

Northside Hospital's commitment to support healthier patients and create

Georgia, Thomas Eye Group provides full service

a stronger, healthier community fabric extends beyond the hospital’s walls.

eye care, including routine eye exams, glasses,

Northside Hospital continues to develop strong relationships with organiza-

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coma, dry eye, retina services and more.

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BEST HOME BUILDER

The Providence Group

H OM E & D ES I G N

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BEST HOME DÈCOR AND FURNISHINGS

White Dog Decor 770.733.1790 21 Milton Ave White-Dog-Decor.business.site Mix old with new. Mix refined with rustic. Classic or Eclectic. There are no rules to creating a home you love except to make it one you love living in. White Dog’s philosophy will always be to focus on creating a shopping experience where an unexpected and thoughtful collection of home goods can be found.

BEST LANDSCAPER / LAWN CARE

Dream Greener Landscape 10945 State Bridge Road Suite 401 404.604.0799 DreamGreenerLandscape.com When it comes to your yard, you want everything to look fantastic. Dream Greener Landscape will not settle for anything less than that. They work hard to create the yard of your dreams so you do not have to. They provide everything from landscape design services, sprinklers or irrigation systems, hardscaping to basic lawn care. They are proud of their hardscaping and landscaping services which include retaining walls and even patio installation as well.

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BEST REALTOR

Rhonda Shell Real Estate

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Rhonda Shell Real Estate has been in business for 30+

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For more than 10 years, Milton Mechanical Services has served

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nology, accurate market research, superb business strat-

business started as Milton HVAC in 2008, before expanding to

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sion, Milton Mechanical Services now provides both residential

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office and has consistently been ranked one of the Top 10

the-art heating and cooling systems, the installation of insulation

teams in the Southeast region.

and water heaters, and the installation of new thermostats that provide for control of many home automation products including

BEST KITCHEN AND BATH

Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery 11600 Wills Rd. 770.442.1800 FergusonShowrooms.com Whether you’re renovating an outdated bathroom or designing your dream kitchen, Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery can help. Their state-of-the-art showroom is stocked with beautifully displayed products in a welcoming, hands-on environment where you can see, touch and experience the products. From lighting and appliances, to bath and kitchen faucets, fixtures and accessories, Ferguson’s knowledgeable product experts ensure your selections are perfect for your project. Their passion for customer service is easy to see after just one visit to your local showroom.

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wi-fi controlled cameras, door locks and lighting sensors, as well as sophisticated indoor air quality control technologies. New address on Branch Dr. in 2018!

BEST PAINTING COMPANY

Dreamhouse Painting 69 S Main St 678.873.2821 DreamhousePainting.com Dreamhouse Painting is a loyal and trustworthy family owned and operated company that has been in business since 2002. The dramatic rise in their company is due to the superb quality work that they provide and their excellent customer service. Dreamhouse Painting treats all of their customers with the most respect, and they like to think of them as family and friends.

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BEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Moore & Associates 1125 Cambridge Square C 770.587.0281 MooreWealthMgmt.com Moore and Associates Wealth Management is a planning-centric, concierge full-service financial planning firm. As fee-based fiduciaries, we address clients goals in properly coordinating and integrating their financial world. They deliver a personalized, comprehensive financial plan, including retirement planning, estate planning, tax minimization strategies, asset management, risk management and insurance.

BEST ATTORNEY GROUP

Brenner Law Group, LLC 750 Hammond Drive Building 15, Suite 300 404.418.4006 BrennerLawGroup.com Brenner Law Group, LLC is a client-centered divorce and family law boutique. Big or small, nasty or nice, complex or simple, they will customize the very best approach to each client and each case.

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BEST VETERINARIAN

Alpharetta Animal Hospital 80 Milton Ave 770.475.7613 AlpharettaAnimalHospital.com Dr. Jan Hines opened Alpharetta Animal Hospital in 1973 with just himself and one employee.

Since then, he has grown his

practice to include nine veterinarians and 35 plus dedicated staff members. He was appointed by Governor Sonny Perdue to the Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine where he served for 12 years. He was also appointed to the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates which evaluates a Foreign Veterinarian’s abilities to meet American Veterinary Standards.

» BEST DAY CARE / TUTORING The Goddard Academy 4875 Windward Parkway 770.663.4155 GoddardSchool.com/Atlanta/Alpharetta-Windward-Parkway-GA The Goddard School on Windward Parkway is so much more than a daycare! A premium education taught by qualified and loving teachers in an environment that promotes creativity, leadership and ingenuity. They focus on whole-child development: intellectual, social, physical and emotional. Their goal is to allow your child to push boundaries, explore, play and all the while guiding them toward kindness and a love for learning giving them the best start at life.

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BEST SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY

Addington Place 762 N Main St. 678.319.3000 SymericaSL.com Opening in 2009, Addington Place's team continues to offer outstanding assisted living and memory care and the beautiful building is situated in a great location. Close to many restaurants and shopping centers, residents enjoy pretty views of many courtyards, fountains and several areas to relax, watch a movie, do a puzzle or play a game giving them unending choices of how they want to spend their days.

BEST FINE DINING

Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails 800 Mayfield Road 770.817.0161 MiltonsCuisine.com Nestled in the Historic Crabapple District, Milton's Cuisine & Cocktails features contemporary New Southern Cuisine that utilizes fresh, local ingredients to create regionally inspired comfort food with bold flavors that are artistically presented in a relaxed and friendly environment.

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Ritz Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee 1 Lake Oconee Trail, Greensboro 706.467.0600 RitzCarlton.com Located midway between Atlanta and Augusta and occupying a 35-acre peninsula on Lake Oconee, this timbered-lodge golf resort and spa lies within the pine-forested, 8000-acre Reynolds Plantation. The spa is divine and the accommodations and dining are everything you expect (and love) about the Ritz.

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Village Tavern 11555 Rainwater Drive 770.777.6490 VillageTavern.com Village Tavern has elevated traditional tavern standards with a spectacular, wide-ranging menu, stellar service and an award-winning wine list. The original Village Tavern opened its doors in 1984 in Winston Salem, NC. The idea was simple, serve the best possible food, at affordable prices, using only the finest freshest ingredients, and to enrich the lives of each other, their guests, and their community. Village Tavern has many different seating options that can accommodate your large party. In addition, they can create a custom menu to suit any taste or budget for lunch or dinner.

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DRIVER’S NOTEBOOK

Proud to be American in MAINTAINING THE DRIVER’S NOTEBOOK TRADITION OF FEATURING NEW MODELS FROM AUTOMAKERS ORIGINALLY FROM THE US, THE 2018 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE MID-SUV AND 2018 FORD MUSTANG GT ARE PRIME EXAMPLES OF HOW INNOVATION WILL CONTINUE TO PROGRESS.

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graciously standard OnStar 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, the MyLink with

family trip, the all-new, redesigned 2018 Chevrolet Traverse SUV

8-inch diagonal Color Touch screen, the New Traction Mode Select,

will deliver impressively. Able to fit seven adults comfortably with

and a plethora of safety features (in especially the optional Driver

best-in-class third-row legroom while still providing sufficient

Confidence II Package). Be sure to explore the numerous trims that

cargo space, the sleek curves and nimble handling make this spa-

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Gas mileage: 18 city/27 highway For more information, visit Chevrolet.com.

2018 Ford Mustang GT

If there is one automobile that represents American tradition

Exhaust which features four modes and the Quiet Start feature

with consistency, style and muscle, the Mustang would be the

that keeps the 5.0L, TiVCT V8 engine maxing 460 horsepower

epitome. Seeing subtle improvements and enhancements since

muzzled until it’s ready to terrorize the roads. This option is ideal

its birth in 1964, the 2018 GT has evolved into one of the best

for late-night start-ups to keep things peaceful in serene environ-

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ments. And yes, along with the 10-speed SelectShift automatic

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transmission, a six-speed manual option is available for the true

ment cluster; five driving modes; upgraded chassis; Sync 3, and

race-car purists.

FordPass for optimal connectivity. Physically, welcomed alterations include a more sleek, lowered hood with a facelift on the grille, new hood vents, 12 different wheel options, all-new tri-bar

The Mustang’s illustrious history continues to confirm why the Mustang is the best-selling car in the world. Base Price: $39,095

taillamps, and redesigned rear exhaust tips to list a few. Another

Gas mileage: 15 city/25 highway

available standout is the noise-reducing Active Valve Performance

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MAKING A FAB ULOUS L I F E ARTISTâ€™S PALETTE

ARTICLE CARRIE WHITNEY

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FOR CHARLINE SHELBY, THE PATH FROM THE CORPORATE WORLD TO A CREATIVE FIELD INVOLVED SMALL STEPS AND A FINAL LEAP OF FAITH. She had started crafting jewelry as a hobby in 2008 and found it to be a therapeutic release from her position at an engineering firm. Although Shelby made individual pieces for family and friends, she had no thought of offering her work for sale. “Making jewelry was a way of giving a little piece of me,” she says. But the more jewelry she made and gave away, the more those family and friends were impressed with her talent. Finally, a coworker asked to sell some of Shelby’s pieces at a dinner party. She returned to the office the next week with a check. During the next few years, Shelby changed jobs and kept making jewelry for fun, buying beads and supplies at the local craft store. Eventually, she started to meet owners of retail stores and began hosting trunk shows and participating in festivals. When the national boutique Fab’rik tested her product, which sold well, and shipped her pieces to locations throughout the country, Shelby’s next job change became clear. Her hobby had earned potential career status. In 2014, Shelby left the corporate world and committed to making designing jewelry her profession. “I am very much fly by the seat of your pants,” she says. But when she left her job, it was with a two-year plan. Her accountant told her that she was stepping out on faith and needed to stay positive. “And I did. I haven’t looked back. I have such a great support system with my family and my friends. I can’t wait to see the next five years.” In just a few years, Shelby, now CEO and designer at Fabulina Designs, has grown her business to a staff of 11 with product in 26 states, as well as Aruba, France, Indonesia, Puerto Rico and South Africa. The days of visiting the local bead shops are behind her. Today, Shelby travels internationally and attends stone and gem shows to look for special products to incorporate into her work. The style of Fabulina Designs is “bohochic,” although the line also includes vintage and modern pieces. Defined by neutral, muted colors, the “boho” aesthetic is Southern and incorporates natural elements like horns, stars, moons and stones, according to Shelby. The “chic” comes from adding bling and color to the otherwise subdued pieces. In addition to Fabulina Designs, Shelby has launched a men’s line, C.O.D.E., and the high-end line, Olivia Love, featuring pieces that include semi-precious stones in 14-karat-gold-filled settings. Fabulina’s offerings are limited to 20 pieces per design, although the team sometimes makes fewer. It all depends on the availability of materials and natural stones, and custom pieces are also available. Shelby plans to grow the business even more in the coming years. “We want to expand,” she says. In particular, she intends to put more focus on C.O.D.E., which is an acronym for confidence, ownership, dignity and excellence. “I want to give men the option to wear quality, affordable, handmade jewelry to enhance their style and give them the confidence to reach their excellence.” This attitude of providing meaning through art is apparent in Shelby’s support of local nonprofit organizations, too. Together with other designers, Fabulina Designs hosts trunk shows with a commitment to donate a portion of sales to organizations like Elite Sisterhood and Seeds of Love Foster Resource Center. “When you love it, it doesn’t feel like you’re working,” Shelby says. “I take pride in my work. We want the customers to love the jewelry just as much as we love making it.” Learn more about Fabulina Designs and find a retail location at FabulinaDesigns.com .

“When you love it, it doesn’t feel like you’re working,” Shelby says.

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