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Home for the holidays LI F E + C U LTU R E

G I F T S T HAT F EEL G O O D WE'RE G IVI N G AWAY A T REE !

HOME + DESIGN J U L I E H U B BARD 'S H O L I DAY H O M E

Your friends at The Graivier Center wish you a bountiful holiday season and a prosperous New Year filled with good fortune. Despite this year’s uncertain times, our staff is so thankful for our patients and their continued support and patronage.

LIFESTYLE LETTER

DECEMBER 2020 PUBLISHER

Jim Newman | jnewman@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

Sue Collins | scollins@lifestylepubs.com

Happy holidays, friends

Darce Richardson | darce.richardson@lifestylepubs.com

NOT TO BE DRAMATIC, BUT 2020 SURE TOSSED US AROUND LIKE A SHIP

Molly Collins | molly.collins@lifestylepubs.com

IN A STORM. The relentless kind of hundred-year storm with unforgiving blasts of torrential winds and driving rain that knocks you right off your feet.

I don’t want to dwell on it… but do want to acknowledge the battered souls the year left in its wake.

But, we’re going to be ok.

I’m exhausted, but hopeful.

I for one am thankful that you’re reading this magazine and that you have a beautiful local magazine to read! Our publisher and sales team have been sailing this ship, sometimes propelling it with sheer will. Our advertisers (local businesses that need your support this month), make it possible for us to bring you stories about generous people nearby, businesses with good ideas and inspiration for

MARKE T ARE A ADMINISTRATOR

SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

SENIOR ACCO UNT MANAGER

Karyn Slovin | karyn.slovin@lifestylepubs.com AD DESIGNER

Miranda Read L AYO UT DESIGNER

Emily Lisenbee CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Dennis Malcolm Byron CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Lydia Mayfield, Sunny Bailey, Christy Lee

your home and family.

I think while our confidence might have taken a hit, we all will appreciate this holiday season more than ever.

So, don’t forget to give more than you get. And, have a holiday season full of peace, joy, reflection, gratitude and generosity.

All my best,

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Sue G. Collins, Editor

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D R . S UDH A CH A L LA , M D FA A F P Dr. Challa and staff are dedicated to serving the community and providing compassionate care for you and your family. Board Certified in Family Medicine and Geriatrics. Both locations offer personalized care for pediatrics, adults and seniors. We accept most major insurances. Our staff speaks Spanish, Vietnamese, Hindi, English, Bengali and Nepali.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE DECEMBER 2020

FEATURES 16 A Peaceful Christmas Juliet Designs Home paints a perfect holiday scene with neutrals and earthy accessories.

22 Feel-good Gifts Thoughtful gifts to bring a close to an eventful year.

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34 This Tree is for you Join our giveaway benefiting Giving Kitchen.

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

12

Around Town

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Renovate & Refine

22 Local’s Choice 26 Hot Spot 28 Back Stage 32 Hometown Hero 34 Giving Back 36 Parting Thoughts

GOOD TIMES

Persian Basket Hosts Persian Basket Restaurant and Market owner Max Lofti and his team including general manager Homa and assistant manager, Farid graciously welcomed Lifestyle Publications for an evening outdoors under the stars. Their beautiful and delicious food was served safely on their stone patio. 2100 Ray Moss Connector, Johns Creek. Catering, curbside pick-up, dine-in or out. Persian and Mediterranean dishes. PersianBasketATL.com

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GOOD TIMES

Bowie with the ASO The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra took the show on the road and performed with Tony Vincent who sang the top hits of David Bowie.

A drive-in at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre gave picnickers the chance to enjoy the live music as the sun set.

We have implemented all American Dental Association and CDC disinfection protocols and guidelines to insure the safety of our patients, families and staff. To further minimize exposure, now scheduling one family at a time. CALL US TO SCHEDULE YOUR CHILD’S NEXT VISIT!

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AROUND TOWN

Let the CaraVita Family Care for Your Family

SCHOOL NEWS Webb Bridge Middle School is now home to 20 new bluebird houses on the campus, thanks to Troop 10 and Alpharetta High School junior William

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installed them. Former Alpharetta High School Raider Jaycee Horn, now a USC Gamecock was named “National Defensive

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Football Foundation. Manning Oaks Elementary School was recently given a $1,000 grant by the Pi Beta Phi Alpharetta Alumnae Club for classroom book from the First Book Grant Initiative.

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and wraps with bold flavor combinations and fresh, high quality ingredients. Guests select their base, pick a protein such as grilled or spicy chicken, grilled umami tofu,

grilled shrimp or smoked salmon, and top it with a “gusto,” or signature flavor profile. gusto! is open daily for lunch and dinner, and offers dine-in, takeout, catering and delivery through delivery partners.

SANTA'S IN THE HOUSE Good news! Santa’s Toy Factory will be located on Level 1, in West Court area at North Point Mall, by Dillard’s and Von Maur. Hours of operation are Monday – Saturday from 11:00 AM-7:00 PM and Sunday from 12:00 PM-6:00 PM. On Christmas Eve, hours are 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. For those that are not yet comfortable visiting Santa in person, North Point Mall has partnered with Jingle Ring to provide a live, virtual visit with Santa. Participants will have the opportunity to meet with Santa from the comfort of their homes while still enjoying one of the most cherished traditions of the season. The visit can be joined from multiple devices, bringing grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins and other loved ones together for the experience.

Reservations for virtual visits can be made at ExperienceJingleRing.com

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One lucky reader who contributes to Giving Kitchen will win a COVIDfriendly

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A fresh tree, between 6-8 feet in height, will be delivered and set up

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AROUND TOWN delivered, unwrapped, to the win-

Let Us Create a Space That’s Just Right For You!

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A PEACEFUL ARTICLE SUE G. COLLINS PHOTOGRAPHY LYDIA MAYFIELD

CHRISTMAS JULIET DESIGNS HOME PAINTS A PERFECT HOLIDAY SCENE WITH NEUTRALS AND EARTHY ACCESSORIES

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JULIE HUBBARD’S MODERN ROSWELL

Designs Home. Her home is a reflection of her

FARMHOUSE IS DECORATED FOR THE

studied search for modern classics, bespoke

HOLIDAYS, BUT IT DOESN’T SCREAM

pieces and thoughtful touches. If you’ve been

“IT’S CHRISTMAS TIME.” The gentle neu-

to the Cotton Mill Exchange or Scott’s Antique

tral tones, fresh garland and earthy orna-

Mart, you, you may have seen her booths. She

ments and decor hum softly, “it’s Christmas

has three at Cotton Mill and is a regular at

and you’re welcome here.”

Scott’s. And, she shops regularly there for cli-

With decades of experience in interior

ents and staging projects. She often works with

design, Julie brings a honed confidence and

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worldliness to all her projects with Juliet

fessional, Mary Ellen Vanaken.

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LEFT: Buffet and rug from Pottery Barn. Wood tree Cotton Mill Exchange. Lamps, wall art and side tables from Juliet Designs Home.

CARRIAGE HOUSE BEDROOM THIS PAGE: Comforter from Target, side tables from Juliet Designs Home.

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Julie found the rug and sherpa chairs at Scott’s Antique Market. Tree skirt from Target. Wall color Benjamin Moore Simply White. Barn door from Home Depot.

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Juliet Designs Home was established in 2015. Julie’s love of home decor transformed her business from decorating for her friends and renovating her own home to interior design and opening up her home decor shop in Canton as well as an online store. She finds joy in curating home decor that brings warmth and comfort to a room. For this holiday issue, Julie decorated the most important rooms: the family room, dining room, kitchen and her guest carriage house. Most of these stunning products are available in her shop at Cotton Mill Exchange in Canton and at her online store.

“My team and I choose to work with Julie because of her years of experience in the home decor and design industry, as well as her love and passion for home decorating. She has the ability to turn a dull room or home into one that is inviting,” says Mary Ellen. “We love her style and decor because she is up to date with the latest trends and brings a feeling of warmth and comfort to a room while reflecting the personality of her clients.”

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A Happy

Owner Of Winery

Sandra Holiday

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IN THIS MONTH OF GIVING AND HOLIDAYS,

and we will spend time together this holiday. We

WE COULDN’T HELP BUT PAUSE TO HONOR

will also give thanks to all our families and friends

SANDRA HOLIDAY. Sandra serves as Executive

who are cannot be with us and who have blessed

Director of the Atlanta Children’s Shelter (ACS)

our lives.

SC: At ACS, you help families facing homeless-

SUPPORTING THE ACS THIS SEASON

ness who suffer from racial disparities and oppor-

Why not make a donation in honor of someone

tunity gaps by providing them with pathways to

you love this Christmas? Or, check out the Amazon

financial independence and permanent housing.

wishlists and volunteer opportunities. Your gift to the

Tell us more.

Atlanta Children’s Shelter makes a significant pos-

SH: We offer these families access to healthcare,

itive impact on homeless children and families that

mental health services and free quality early child-

they support every day. It helps provide free quality

hood education while providing them opportunities

early childhood education and nutritional meals to

to achieve GEDs, technical college diplomas, gainful

homeless children as well as support services to their

employment and permanent housing. ACS contin-

parents so that they can obtain stable employment

ues to evolve and pivot to serve the growing needs

and housing. You help give the gift of transition from

of families living in poverty during the pandemic. We

homelessness to self-sufficiency which breaks the

launched virtual learning platforms for children up to

cycle of homelessness for children.

grade 5 to help keep parents employed and children

Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligi-

learning, we transitioned to virtual mental health ser-

ble AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organi-

vices to ensure the well-being of the families and we

zation of your choice. AmazonSmile can be enabled

have continued to use COVID relief funds to pay for

on your web browser and mobile application to max-

rent, utilities and food to keep our families stable and

imize your impact for the Atlanta Children’s Shelter

housed during the pandemic.

while completing your shopping.

To purchase items that will immediately help the

SC: We have much to be thankful for.

children and families we support, visit our Amazon

What tops your list?

Smile Shopping List. Additional items can be found

SH: I am profoundly grateful to all our community

on their Amazon Year Rounds Needs List or Early

partners who make it possible for the Shelter to serve

Childhood Education Seasonal Wish List. These

families with young children living in poverty and on

in-kind donations will make an impact in classrooms

the streets of Atlanta. We nurture these families with

at the shelter and in the homes of newly placed fam-

love, give them respect and provide them with critical

ilies. All items purchased on Amazon are acknowl-

needs – food, housing, healthcare, childcare, educa-

edged as a charitable contribution.

tion and jobs.

If your child is interested in serving, but not old

We cannot keep our doors open without support

enough – Sandra has options for them too! Children

from individuals, foundations, corporations, govern-

are encouraged to gather some of their friends or

ment and community organizations. Our partners

neighbors and fill some current in-kind needs. Once

donate to meet our critical need for PPE and funding

the collection is complete, she encourages parents

so we can continue to work tirelessly to meet the crit-

to bring their children to drop off the items. If you

ical needs of others.

have any questions regarding this process, please email, sholiday@acsatl.org.

SC: Who will be around your table on Christmas Day? SH: Family! I am blessed to have a wonderful family

ACSATL.org

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ARTICLE ALPHARETTA LIFESTYLE STAFF PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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No matter what I am feeling at home or in life, I can walk into the theater and forget about everything and just perform.

My first show was The Little Mermaid and I have been hooked ever since.

When I am performing, it is my catharsis and the only place where I have the ability to just focus and tell a story. I perform in around four shows a year at both Alpharetta High School and at my dance studio Core Dance and Acrobatics.

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I am constantly running between rehearsals and auditions. I was recently chosen to participate in the 2020 Governor’s Honors Program for Theatre, and I also just performed in the All-State Opening Number at the Georgia Thespian Conference. My passion for musical theatre is unmatched and it means the world to me that I could possibly do this for a living. I hope to major in Musical Theatre and I am currently in the middle of the first-ever virtual college musical theatre auditions.

WHERE SHE SHOPS: I absolutely love going to downtown Alpharetta and visiting some of the cute boutiques there for gifts. I also am constantly visiting North Point Mall to buy clothes from Forever 21 or American Eagle.

VIEWING AND SINGING ALONG: My all-time favorite Christmas movie is Elf and we watch it together at my Grandmas’s house every holiday season. My favorite Christmas/Holiday song is “All I want for Christmas is you” by Mariah Carey. It’s a classic. I will also be singing it at my dance recital with Core Dance and Acrobatics in December.

THE ULTIMATE PARTY: I would invite Natalie Weiss, Lin Manuel Miranda, and Ben Platt. These are all musical theatre icons of mine and it would be so cool to have them all in the same room as me celebrating the holidays.

GIVING BACK: I give back to the community through teaching. I recently helped teach the preschool class at my dance studio ballet and tap. I also am the teaching assistant for the Musical Theatre class at Alpharetta High School. The way I give back to the community is through teaching children theatre. I think it is very beneficial and transformative to be teaching. It is so much fun to see them grow into young actors/dancers and it’s an amazing thing to be a part of.

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St e v e n ' s

MEET OUR OWN SPECIAL OLYMPICS CHAMP

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Steven takes a break from training with his adorable sister, Ashlee Kate.

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STEVEN RUSSELL OF SPECIAL K’S IS ONE OF ONLY 19 STUDENTS WHO WERE CHOSEN TO REPRESENT GEORGIA AS A YOUTH AMBASSADOR FOR 2020. Only 19 students were chosen to be a Youth Ambassador in the United States and Special Olympics Georgia staff selected Steven because of his outstanding leadership skills and his heart for inclusion. The Special Olympics U.S. Youth Ambassadors are a group of youth leaders with and without intellectual disabilities who are striving to make the nation a more inclusive place for all. These youth leaders act as advocates, share stories, and demonstrate the values of Inclusive Youth Leadership across the country. Through training, engagement, and activation at the national level, U.S. Youth Ambassadors are strong leaders of the Inclusion Revolution.

Steven is a multisport star with Special Olympics Georgia. He competes with the Special K’s, a Special Olympics agency based in north Fulton. Steven excels in cycling, soccer, long-distance running, and basketball. Earlier this year, he went from running in a 5k fundraiser for Special Olympics Georgia to playing in a soccer tournament at the Atlanta United training grounds. Steven was also part of the Special K’s Marathon by Midnight relay team, helping to raise $3000 to support Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Steven brings maximum effort to everything he does!

He enjoys healthy snacks of apples and bananas and on a special occasion, celebrates by eating at Golden Corral with his family.

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GIVING BACK

THIS TREE IS FO R YO U Giving Kitchen provides support for food and restaurant workers hit particularly hard by the pandemic.

A gorgous live tree will be lit and delivered to your home

JOIN OUR GIVEAWAY BENEFITING GIVING KITCHEN

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Chef Mimmo will cook for you

WHAT BEGAN AS A SINGLE MOM AND POP CHRISTMAS TREE LOT HAS GROWN TO BE ATLANTA’S ONLY FULL-SERVICE HOLIDAY STAPLE. Tradition Co. strings your outdoor lights, delivers and sets up your tree, hangs a wreath on your door, puts a log in your fireplace and does it all in the spirit of Christmas.

“Christmas is first and foremost a season of giving,” says Matt Bowman, CEO of Tradition Co., “so we are honored to give a portion of our profits to Atlanta charities.” Since branding as Tradition Trees in 2006, Bowman’s company has donated more than $50,000 to local non-profits, including the Atlanta Community Food Bank, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Winship Cancer Institute and many others.

And this year, Tradition Company is partnering with Alpharetta Lifestyle to support Giving Kitchen.

One lucky reader who contributes to Giving Kitchen (at bit.ly/iloveGK by December 11) will win a COVIDfriendly Christmas experience. A fresh tree, between 6-8 feet in height, will be delivered and set up by appointment before December 21, and taken down by appointment between December 26 - January 12. Plus, dinner from Botica Restaurant (up to $400). Continuing the chill theme, Taste & Tenacity will provide two hours of holiday shopping ($500 value) for the winner (who is responsible

Robanne Schulman of Taste + Tenacity will shop for you

for the cost of the purchases). Purchases will be delivered, unwrapped, to the winner’s home or office.

Your donation is your entry, benefitting Giving Kitchen, a grassroots organization that provides emergency assistance to food service workers through financial support and a network of community resources.

Go to bit.ly/iloveGK to make a donation and you’ll be automatically entered to win one of two trees donated by Tradition Co for Lifestyle Publications readers.

Details from the Giving Partners TheGivingKitchen.org TraditionCompany.com TasteAndTenacity.com EatBotica.com

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PARTING THOUGHTS

4 HISTORIC HIKES IN GEORGIA GET OUTSIDE

KOLOMOKI MOUNDS STATE PARK

PICKETT’S MILL BATTLEFIELD HISTORIC SITE

(Blakely) -– Kolomoki protects the oldest

(Dallas) –- Connect with nature in this largely

and largest Woodland Indian site in the

untouched 800-acre site protecting one of

Southeast, including eight ancient earthen

the best-preserved Civil War battlefield in

mounds. Activities include hiking on five

the nation. Six miles of trails (including roads

miles of trails, touring the Native American

once traveled by soldiers), undisturbed

museum, and even climbing to the top of a

earthworks and an 1800s cabin provide

temple mound. The 2.5-mile Spruce Pine

hikers and their four-legged companions a

Trail, part of Georgia’s Southern Rivers

range of scenery.

Birding Trail, offers views of lakes Yahola and Kolomoki and wildlife observation platforms. Keep an eye out for White-tailed Deer, Gopher Tortoises, Wild Turkeys, Blue Herons and Red-headed Woodpeckers.

WORMSLOE STATE HISTORIC SITE (Savannah) — Make sure your phone is fully charged before you visit one of Savannah’s

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most

Instagrammed

attractions.

Enter

through a distinctive archway and travel a mile-long avenue lined with Live Oaks and

(Darien) –- A 1.5-mile walk through a for-

Spanish Moss to the oldest tabby ruins in

mer rice plantation tells the story of the

Georgia. Here you’ll learn about Wormsloe,

Lowcountry’s way of life in the 1800s. After

the 1700s colonial estate of Noble Jones.

the Civil War and end of slavery, the estate

The 3-mile Battery Trail will take you past

was eventually transformed into a dairy

the ruins, through maritime forest and along

farm. Hike across the fields, along the marsh

salt marsh where you can look for fiddler

and several historic buildings, stopping for a

crabs at low tide. Bring binoculars to spot

guided tour of a furnished antebellum home.

Great Blue Herons, Cattle Egrets, Red-wing

Spanish moss and majestic Live Oaks add to

Blackbirds and other coastal species.

the beautiful scenery.

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