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LIFESTYLE LETTER
MARCH 2021 PUBLISHER
Jim Newman | jnewman@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR
Sue Collins | scollins@lifestylepubs.com
Hello, from my home to yours, COMING HOME MEANS DIFFERENT THINGS TO EACH OF US. For the new parents bringing home their first baby, it's all about provisions, safety and sleep. To a veteran, home means hugs, mom's cooking and quiet conversation. For the family that moves more frequently, home is about favorite books, favorite framed photos and that cozy sofa.
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Miranda Read L AYO UT DESIGNER
For me, and I suspect for you, home is defined by family. Belongings are creature comforts, but it's the faces around the table, voices in the kitchen and the sharing of memories that mean more than the four walls. While family visits have been curtailed over the last year, we've had to rely on FaceTime and Zoom visits in the living room (that’s mine, above) and conversations
Emily Lisenbee CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Theodore C. Spearman, Claire Gordon, Sable Massingill CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
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over the phone to keep us connected. I'm so thankful there is a light at the end of the tunnel and hope your home will soon be full of the things that matter most - your extended family. We appreciate you reading BuckHaven Lifestyle magazine this month and hope you keep this HOME ISSUE on your coffee table for months to come.
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INSIDE THE ISSUE MARCH 2021
FEATURES 12 Le Colonial? Oui! Fancy is fine with us
20 Making a Home Their Own DB Atlanta's careful renovation creates dream home.
32 (Not) Bored to Death Inspired by traditional Italian pizza peels, etúHOME’s Italian
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DEPARTMENTS 4
Lifestyle Letter
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Food & Wine
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relations efforts. He was Senior Vice President and
With a resilient spirit, the design world has
Chief Development Officer at Junior Achievement of
adapted and evolved to redefine the importance of
Georgia. Previously, Dr. McGruder spent 13 years in
sanctuary spaces. We have come together to refo-
progressive roles at Georgia Institute of Technology,
cus our energy and illuminate a renewed appreci-
as the first director of development for the School of
ation for the spaces in which we live. Once again,
Computer Science, associate director of develop-
innovation and creativity have kept us connected,
ment for the College of Computing, and ultimately
helping us turn a new page during a monumental
director of development for the Ivan Allen College
phase of our shared history. Challenged with the
of Liberal Arts during the Institute's historic $1.5
need to expand our consciousness and refresh our
billion campaign. He also held advancement lead-
perspectives, design has inspired what it means to
ership positions at Morehouse School of Medicine
shape a new landscape for the future. Join ADAC
and Clark Atlanta University. Dr. McGruder holds
for three days of inspirational presentations and
the Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) inter-
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the president of the Association of Fundraising
the business. Apri 27-29. ADACAtlanta.com
Professionals - Greater Atlanta and Midtown Atlanta Rotary Club. He is also a member of the 2018 Class of Leadership Atlanta.
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TREND SETTER RENOWNED JEWELER, KIMBERLY MCDONALD TAKES IT HOME
ARTICLE SABLE MASSINGILL PHOTOGRAPHY KIMBERLY MCDONALD
Shopping, Inspired by Nature RENOWNED JEWELER, KIMBERLY MCDONALD, RETURNED
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HER FIRST EAST COAST STOREFRONT IN BUCKHEAD VILLAGE DISTRICT. The store, as well as the launch of her new e-commerce site, KimberlyMcdonald.com, is an exciting next step for Kimberly as it enables consumers to purchase directly as opposed to going through alternate retailers. Previously, Kimberly McDonald was only available in locations such as Bergdorf Goodman, Browns and Hirshleifers. McDonald, who lived in Buckhead following college during the beginning of her career, knew that Buckhead was where she wanted to open up shop. Situated between Christian Louboutin and Moncler, McDonald felt that the exclusive location encompassed her existing clientele while providing an approachable destination for those who are yet to discover Kimberly McDonald.
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She launched her personal brand in 2007 in New York City, following a freelance career as a curator of private clients’ fine jewelry collections. Composing collections left a mark on her, sparking the creation of a brand where every bespoke piece carries a story and invites connection. McDonald’s approach to sustainability and relationship with mines has earned her the top percentage of stones to use exclusively for her collection. Each geode piece is hand-made in New York City and is framed with diamonds or other precious gemstones and then set in 18k white, rose or yellow gold. McDonald has expanded her reach from fine jewelry to now include clothing and accessories, as well as eco-referenced home products that all revolve seamlessly around a deep appreciation of the melding of the rough and the fine things in life as it is in nature. “In my mind, nature is the most beautiful resource available to us. Bringing a bit of the outdoors inside is a sensory experience that connects you with the earth,” says McDonald on the inspiration of her highly anticipated products.
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LY BUI AND ROBERT NGUYEN ARE SANDY SPRINGS
They started with the kitchen and Ly cooked lunch
HOMEOWNERS WITH TASTE, DESIGN ACUMEN
every day for the crew and contractors and helped
AND VISION. They have traveled extensively, staying
with design so the location and distance between the
at luxury hotels and developing an eye for quality and
sink, stove and refrigerator suited her perfectly. “I knew
design. When they decided to hire dB Atlanta to renovate
exactly how much counter and space I needed and
their home, working directly with the company owners
decided everything, down to where an appetizer fork
(father and son, Robert Hames and Andre Hames),
should be stored! We used to own a Vietnamese restau-
maintaining daily communication and using sustainable
rant on Holcomb Bridge Road back in 2001 - 2003, so I
materials were key.
do have professional cooking environment experience,
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and I have cooked for 2 to 400,” she says. This kitchen makes me look forward to cooking and it serves as my sanctuary. I am never tired in my kitchen. It is my happy place.” The couple owns a software consulting company and purchased
“It was very important to us that everything last at least up to 15 years through normal wear and tear,” says Robert.
the home in 2019, immediately partnering with dB Atlanta for a major
“Our mantra to our customers is ‘under promise and over deliver,’
renovation after Ly’s sister made a referral. “Very quickly, we met the
and I believe this is also true when it comes to home renova-
rest of the crew and we felt the same ~ that everyone will help us to
tions. When all said and done, we would highly recommend and
go from vision to reality, to our dream home. Friends have suggested
would not hesitate to recommend DB Atlanta to anyone especially
that I should start a blog about embarking on a major home renova-
as dB Atlanta did the hard work to make our dream home come true.”
tion project - the message is, be realistic,” says Ly. Realistic, but also forward-thinking.
MEET ROBERT HAMES, CEO, ARCHITECT, DESIGNER
Throughout the process, the couple depended on dB Atlanta to sug-
Robert is the founder and president of dBAtlanta and is the driving
gest alternatives, looking at price, quality, availability and durability.
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everything we do, from the way we treat every customer with respect, to our innovative Design-Build Approach we take on every renovation and remodeling project and custom home build. Robert graduated from Georgia Tech in
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ARTICLE SUE G. COLLINS PHOTOGRAPHY LYDIA MAYFIELD
INTERIOR DESIGN AND STAGING FIRM, IRIS AND OAK MAKES A DIFFERENCE...IN THE SALES PRICE
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Finding a Home's Sweet Spot
TASHA MOODY HAS WATCHED THE REAL ESTATE MAR-
buyers in combination with a certain something special to set
KET EVOLVE OVER THE LAST DECADE-PLUS, WITH KEEN
the property apart from the others.
INTEREST AND CAREFUL CONSIDERATION. She’s not a realtor or agent.
Her team offers different levels of staging services, along with comprehensive interior design.
She’s a homeowner, wife and mother and also a designer
“When we are designing, we are also considering future sal-
who helps sellers prepare their homes for a market in flux. “The
ability, and when we are staging we often use design tricks versus
transition I’ve seen over the last 14 years in this business is that
costly renovations like awesome tabletop decor and great large
staging has gone from being an optional ‘extra’ to more of a
scale art on the wall versus a costly kitchen countertop replace-
basic expectation. If you haven’t staged your home in terms of
ment,” says Tasha. Iris and Oak considers the buyer’s expecta-
updating furniture, decor, lighting, paint, countertops, you name
tions, strengths and weaknesses of the home.
it - the people to your left and right probably have, and they will
“Our mission statement is to create environments that bring
likely get the sale,” says Tasha, owner and founder of Iris and
joy, leaving a lasting impact both aesthetically and interpersonally
Oak. “I think it’s the overwhelming exposure to great design on
on every person we engage with,” says Tasha.
platforms such as Pinterest and HGTV that have caused this
In her own home, she carved out an office from a little niche
heightened sense of expectation. Design and aesthetic presen-
off the kitchen which has a giant casement window overlooking a
tation are everything these days. Somewhere along the way
soothing wooded view. The smaller footprint of the space forces
that has translated to residential home sales as well, causing the
her to keep only that which is relevant and functioning. “So even
expectation of how a house should be presented to be dramati-
though this spot is kind of right in the middle of everything, it’s my
cally different than it once was.”
happy place to work when I’m home.”
Gone are the days of buyers with vision and a desire to renovate, she says. Move-in-ready is the name of the game,
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WORKING WITH THE CAMPBELL FAMILY ON THEIR HOME WAS SUCH A JOY! Carole, a financial master data manager, and her husband, Marcus, a pharmacist, have three children, Marissa (22), Robert (20), and Andrew (18). Much to my surprise, Carole informed me that several designers turned down her project. When she used the word “haunting” as one of her descriptive words for her style, I was immediately drawn in! I get so excited about projects that
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Leah spotted the Civil Rights movement statues and just knew that Carole would want them. They required some restoration and now hold a place of honor.
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allow me to push myself and work with a different style. We used bright colors to bring a fun and playful aspect and mixed them with dark colors, including the black formal living room, to add drama and an overall spooky vibe. Carole also wanted to make sure that her teenage chil-
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dren would have artwork on her walls that represented
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the black community. Each piece of art tells a story, and that is my favorite part of the Campbell’s home. LeahAtkinsDesign.com
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