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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.

SENIOR ACCO UNT MANAGER

Karyn Slovin | karyn.slovin@lifestylepubs.com MARKE T ARE A ADMINISTRATOR

Darce Richardson | darce.richardson@lifestylepubs.com ACCO UNT E XECUTI VE

Colleen Nilan | colleen.nilan@lifestylepubs.com SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

Molly Collins | molly.collins@lifestylepubs.com AD DESIGNER

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

Lydia Mayfield

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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Proverbs 3:5-6 BuckHaven Lifestyle™ is published monthly by Lifestyle Publications LLC. It is distributed via the US Postal Service to some of the Buckhead and Brookhaven area’s most affluent neighborhoods. Articles and advertisements do not necessarily reflect Lifestyle Publications’ opinions. No portion of this magazine may be reproduced in any form without written consent.

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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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Pizza Boards make at-home pizza your new favorite pie.

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Around Town

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Food & Wine

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Trend Setter

24 Hometown Hero 26 Renovate & Refine 30 Open House 32 Artist’s Palette

Making client’s lives better one project at a time.

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AROUND TOWN

SAVE THE DATE FOR ADAC

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-

product launches by acclaimed interior designers,

national professional designation and served as

creative visionaries, and the finest luxury brands in

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.

NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL GIVES Northside Hospital is proud to announce an $80,000 contribution to the Atlanta Community Food Bank’s School Pantry Program. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, approximately one in seven (405,380) children in Georgia were identified as not having adequate access to enough nutritious food to live a healthy life; that statistic is expected to grow by more than 50% through the pandemic. The Atlanta Community Food Bank aims to fight hunger by engaging, educating and empowering our community. Through their School Pantry Program, the Food Bank partners

GIDDYUP TO A TENNESSEE DUDE RANCH

with local schools in economically disadvantaged communities to distribute healthy and nutritious

Dreamed of hitting the trails, working the cat-

food to low-income, food-insecure children and

tle hunkering down after a hard day's work for

their families. In 2019, the Program partnered

fireside grub with your pals? Hidden along the

with 40 schools to provide 43,101 households

French Broad River, surrounded by the foothills

– including 78,520 children – with enough food

of the Smokies there lies a dude ranch that looks

for them to prepare almost 1.1 million meals in

and feels like it got caught up in wind storm out

their homes. Northside Hospital’s contribution

west and landed in East Tennessee. Beautiful

will specifically support 20 local school pantries

mountain landscapes, a majestic free-flowing

within the health system’s service areas and the

river and the freshest air this side of heaven.

operating costs to run them.

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HIDDEN UP A SHORT ELEVATOR RIDE ABOVE BUCKHEAD VILLAGE IS A FAMED VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT HUMMING WITH WELL- DRESSED DINERS AND A COZY FRENCH BISTRO SOUNDTRACK. Le Colonial whisks you away to a forgotten era in a beautifully decorated dining room. The food is a creative combination of Asian flavors where every ingredient is thoughtful and perfectly balanced. You definitely forget your are in a buscolors, palms, and beautiful artwork.

Celebrated restaurateurs Rick Wahlstedt and Joe King nailed the vibe with sustainable dishes expertly curated by Partner Nicole Routhier, Regional Corporate Chef Hassan Obaye and Executive Chef Richard Lee. With a passion for serving bright, shareable cuisine that showcases classic Vietnamese flavors with a Southern twist, the Le Colonial culinary team sources organic and local ingredients, including wild-caught seafood and hormone-free protein, as available. The team is also very selective about their partnerships with local producers to ensure that their passion for sustainability is equally matched. The current menu includes house favorites that are equal parts flavor and freshness, such as Ca Chien Saigon, a whole crispy red snapper with peppers, scallions and chili garlic fish sauce, and Che Chuoi Organic Tapiaco, warm coconut tapioca with caramelized banana, sesame seed and Vanilla Anglaise. Guests also love Le Colonial’s take on crispy brussel sprouts which are topped with caramelized fish sauce, lemon and toasted peanuts for an added crunch.

In addition, guests can savor inventive craft cocktails that incorporate complex yet balanced flavors including, Khoi Va Va, made with Woodford Reserve Rye, fernet branca, giffard orgeat, smoked simple syrup and lemon juice, and Que Khau Chua featuring whiskey sour, 1792 Small Batch Bourbon, Whistle Pig Maple Syrup, cinnamon syrup, lemon juice and egg whites.

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TREND SETTER RENOWNED JEWELER, KIMBERLY MCDONALD TAKES IT HOME

ARTICLE SABLE MASSINGILL PHOTOGRAPHY KIMBERLY MCDONALD

Shopping, Inspired

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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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making a home their own dB ATLANTA PARTNERS WITH SAVVY HOMEOWNERS FOR A REMARKABLE RENOVATION ARTICLE SUE G. COLLINS | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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.

force behind our popularity and success. His influence is evident in CONTINUED >

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MAKING A HOME THEIR OWN (CONTINUED)

“Our mantra to our customers is ‘under promise and over deliver,’ and I believe this is also true when it comes to home renovations.”

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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

Creating a Culture of Exceptional Care

1976 with a degree in Architecture and was inspired to begin a custom home building business. During his 30-year career, Robert has built over two hundred homes, including small starter homes to custom homes of 15,000 square feet. He’s built several award-winning

homes

throughout

the

Atlanta area, including many in sought-after neighborhoods such as St. Marlo, Edinburgh, The Manor, Stone Pond, Deer Lake, St. Regis, Windermere, Governors Towne Club, and many others.

MEET ANDRE HAMES, PRESIDENT, PRODUCTION MANAGER Andre a second-generation family mem-

• Caregiving by Certified Nursing Assistants

experienced with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Cancer, Depression and Mobility Issues

• Assistance with activities of daily living,

including bathing, dressing, toileting, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders and personal errands

Home Health and Caregiving Services Supporting the Vital Activities Of Daily Living

ber at dBAtlanta (Direct Build). He began working for his father, Robert, in 2003 while still in high school, and learned the business shadowing his father and several of dBAtlanta’s most qualified contractors and project managers. Andre grew up in the home of an architect, so the construction industry came naturally to Andre. He has been an integral part of dozens of custom home builds from start to finish, has also inspired the vision for dBAtlanta’s growth in metro Atlanta, and is now one of our most experienced project managers.

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April showers bring May flowers, but also leaky roofs.

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We recommend that roofs over 10 years old, for a 3 tab, or over 15 years old, for

WE FORGET ABOUT OUR ROOFS UNTIL WE CAN’T. We talked with co-owner Naomi Gasson at Georgia

an architectural are inspected annually to prevent potential leaks. Leaks occur at

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penetration points, for example, pipe boots, skylights, and exposed nails, our main-

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RENOVATE & REFINE

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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