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Lifestyle Letter takeover! GOCA Executive Director Doug Barron, far right, with this year's Lifestyle Publications cancer warrior honorees.
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Hello friends, EVERY YEAR, 22,000 WOMEN ARE DIAGNOSED WITH OVARIAN CANCER.
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Darce Richardson | darce.richardson@lifestylepubs.com SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER
Karyn Slovin | karyn.slovin@lifestylepubs.com
My mother-in-law, Wendy Sheron, was one of those women in 2001. She lost her
AD DESIGNER
battle in 2007. If we only knew the risks and symptoms of this disease then, I think
Kaylee Mitchell
she would still be with us today. The mission of Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance (GOCA) is to educate as many people as possible about the risks and symptoms of ovarian cancer because, currently, there is no early detection test for the disease. Early detection and treatment are vital to increasing survival odds.
LAYOUT DESIGNER
Emily Stout CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Ken Hughes, Sean O’Keefe, Chrissie Gallentine, Ashley Henyan, Nicolette Martin, Becky Peterson CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
I want to thank some special individuals and partners for promoting and supporting the GOCA mission. Bahkahlenah, Betsy, Michele, Pam, and Sara for sharing their stories of courage and survivorship (pictured here at the photo shoot for this month's story). Sean O’Keefe Events for being a 10-year partner of the GOCA Shaken, Not Stirred Gala and Teal Trot 5K. Finally, Lifestyle Publications for providing a platform
Deborah Whitlaw Llewellyn, Catrina Maxwell
CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry
to share our mission of education and awareness.
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore
You can support the GOCA mission by attending our 10th annual Shaken, Not
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson
ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor
Stirred Gala on Saturday, March 14 at Georgia Aquarium. Proceeds from the event
AD MANAGER Chad Jensen
will allow us to continue and expanded ovarian cancer education and awareness
REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams
across Georgia and beyond. Tickets and additional information are available
WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell
at GaOvarianCancer.org. Please take a moment to educate yourself, a loved one, a friend, even a stranger about the risks and symptoms of ovarian cancer. I wish we had. If we only knew, Doug Barron, Executive Director
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INSIDE THE ISSUE MARCH 2020
FEATURES 12 Making your home smarter How to launch your smart campaign.
24 When ovarian cancer strikes Honoring a survivor.
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34 Spring Fling Fun fresh picks to welcome spring.
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DEPARTMENTS 4
Lifestyle Letter
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Around Town
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Tech Savvy
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20 Giving Back 24 Healthy Lifestyle 26 Renovate & Refine 28 Open House 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Trend Setter
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AROUND TOWN
MILLER JOINS COMPASS
Vinings location opened in November 2019, peo-
Compass Development named Pauline Miller to
ple from all over the city have gone in to try this
the newly created position of Managing Director
unique wellness experience. Delivering wellness
in Georgia. Formerly Founder and President of the
to the mind and body, and dubbed “LA’s best-
new homes sales and marketing group Brightstar;
kept secret,” HotBox Infrared Sauna Studio has
Miller brings a track record of success, including
quickly become a favorite in the infrared wellness
more than 20 years as a top producer in her field
category due to their luxurious spa-like experience
throughout the Southeastern United States.
and facilities. Sessions take place in an individual
“I’m thrilled to have joined the Compass leader-
suite, which includes a personal full-spectrum
ship team, after having brought Brightstar under
infrared sauna, a private Vitamin C rain shower,
the Compass umbrella one year ago. Compass is
and access to music, YouTube or Netflix. During
paving the way for the future of real estate bro-
any session, guests may also treat themselves to
kerages. By recruiting best-in-class real estate
Chromotherapy—the science behind the healing
professionals, marketing support, and architectural
power of visible electromagnetic colors.
personnel combined with cutting-edge technology; Compass New Development empowers new
A TEACHER'S REACH
homes sales teams to perform with the highest
Lovett senior Kendall Greene and photography
of professional standards. Compass offers a truly
teacher Karey Walter displayed their works this
competitive advantage in the new development
recently at Manifest Gallery's 10th annual TAPPED:
space, which I am thrilled to be able to share with
Artists and Their Professors, a showcase of works
my clients,” said Miller
by current and former teacher/artist pairs. Walter and Greene were among 16 duos chosen from 77
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nonprofit community-based healthcare organi-
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zation, will take place Saturday, March 28th, 7-11
Cincinnati, Ohio, is a nationally known arts orga-
p.m. at the Intercontinental Hotel in Buckhead.
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The evening will feature live and silent auctions,
professors, students, and working artists.
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Chattahoochee Riverkeeper (CRK) is proud to
tions to open in Midtown and Buckhead. HotBox
announce the Quality Beer Tour, a groundbreaking
Infrared Sauna Studio selected Atlanta as its first
initiative involving seven breweries throughout
market outside of the West Coast, and since the
the Chattahoochee watershed. Together, these local breweries are teaming up to support CRK’s CONTINUED >
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AROUND TOWN programs to protect the water used to create their beers. Each month from March through September, one brewery will create a limited-edition beer and its sales will benefit the organization’s mission of keeping watch over our waters. The Quality Beer Tour will highlight a different brewery each month, starting with Cherry Street Brewing in March 2020.
SCHOOL NEWS North Springs Charter High School senior DeAndre Johnson has been named a North Springs’ QuestBridge Scholar to Stanford University. He is a dual magnet student in the Visual and Performing Arts as well as the Math and Science curriculum. Dunwoody Springs Elementary School made the Governor's Office list of 2019 "Beating the Odds
JOE GRANSDEN'S KID'S JAZZ CAMP
Schools." The program uses statistical analysis
Joe Gransden's Big Band Jazz Camp has a new
to compare a school’s actual performance on the
home at Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center.
College and Career Ready Performance Index
Studying, practicing, and performing jazz can
(CCRPI) with the performance of similar schools
build a student's confidence, encourage creativity,
across the state. Riverwood International Charter
and inspire excellence. Daily faculty jam sessions,
School announced four Posse Scholarship winners
lunch, choice of electives including Music Theory
who will receive a full-tuition to attend a Posse college
I & 2, Songwriting, Music Technology, & Music
or university partner school. Recipients are chosen for
History, May 31 - Friday, June 5 - jazz instruction
their leadership, communication, and team-building
in big band, combo, and masterclass settings with
skills. Heards Ferry Elementary celebrated Kindness
some of the top jazz educators in the nation includ-
Week during Valentine’s Day week as part of the
ing a new vocal program. Friday afternoon student
Great Kindness Challenge. The program is a proac-
combo concert. JoesJazzCamp.com
tive bullying prevention initiative to improve school climate and increase student engagement.
HIT THE ROAD
LISTEN UP THIS MAY SAVE YOUR LIFE! Colon cancer is the third most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related
Wider sidewalks and a bicycle track are coming to
deaths. Approximately 1 in 20 people will get colon
busy Ashford Dunwoody Road through a joint proj-
cancer and 90% of colon cancer deaths are pre-
ect between the City of Dunwoody and Perimeter
ventable by screening patients ages 50 to 75. The
Community Improvement Districts (PCIDs). Phase
American Cancer Society estimates over 200,000
1 of the Ashford Dunwoody Commuter Trail will run
cases of cancer to be diagnosed in the next few
between Hammond Drive and Perimeter Center
years representing a combination of colon and rec-
West in front of Perimeter Mall. It’s scheduled to
tal cancers. Colon cancer is one of the most pre-
break in 2020. “This project provides bicyclists with
ventable and often curable cancers when detected
a pathway separated from traffic,” said Dunwoody
early. It often starts with no symptoms. A colonos-
Public Works Director Michael Smith. “It also
copy is the only preventative test that can diagnose
includes wider sidewalks for the increasing number
and remove polyps in the entire colon, thereby not
of pedestrians in the Perimeter area.” Phase 2 from
only detecting colon cancer, but by removing pol-
Perimeter Center West to Mt. Vernon Road is in the
yps helps prevent colon cancer. Stool based tests
early stages of design with construction targeted
have low accuracy for diagnosing colon polyps.
for 2022. “The trail is part of a planned network of
Colonoscopy is the preferred screening for colon
pathways that will provide bicycle and pedestrian
cancer. It is quick, safe, and done under sedation
access for residences, offices, and retail centers
so patients are asleep. One simple procedure could
along this densely-populated corridor,” said PCIDs
save your life. GI Specialists of Georgia offers open
Executive Director Ann Hanlon.
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Automation can save you money. A water detector in the furnace pan., lets you know that you have an Air Conditioner problem immediately!
Voice activated command control of lights is easy to set up. Just say,”hey google - all lights off” ...bam everything is off.
A video hub means you can monitor who is at the door and be assured all systems are GO, even when you're relaxing or working.
A great starting point that will save you money and time and
you ever wonder if your smoke detector is still working? The Nest
effort is to begin with a smart thermostat and a few lamps. A pro-
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to your toilets, sinks, washing machine, and refrigerator are original
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to the house and that the Air Conditioner is producing hundreds of
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Video doorbells are not just for “busy-bodies!” Knowing when
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TRAVEL DESTINATION
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AS LONG AS NEEDED. But some might not realize that 90 percent of work done by the Red Cross is done by volunteers. And, that these volunteers aren’t waiting around for the next big one to strike. Instead, they are out and about and working in local communities every day, to provide help and emotional support to families and individuals who have nowhere else to turn.
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The most common type of disaster a Red Cross volunteer responds to is a home fire-related emergency.
every member of the household out in two minutes or less.
“Home fires can happen to anyone, and sadly,
This spring, Red Cross volunteers will be out
these crises can be caused by something as simple
again in Georgia and across the U.S. – adding
as cooking a meal at home,” said Jennifer Pipa, CEO
to the nearly 2 million free smoke alarms already
for Georgia’s Red Cross.
installed in homes.
Red Cross volunteers in Georgia respond to
Red Cross volunteers play an integral role in respond-
around 2,800 home fires every year. This means that,
ing to home fires and large-scale disasters like hurricanes,
on average, volunteers provide emergency resources
floods and wildfires; but, they also transport essential
so families impacted by a home fire can have a safe
blood and blood products to hospital patients, teach
place to stay, food and clothing – eight times, daily.
lifesaving skills like First Aid and CPR, reconnect family
But volunteers are also helping to reduce
members separated by war, migration, conflict or any
home fire-related casualties by working with
other humanitarian crisis – across the globe, and support
community partners to install free smoke alarms,
our nation’s service members, veterans and their families.
replace batteries in existing alarms and help
To learn more about volunteer opportunities with
families create home fire escape plans that get
the American Red Cross, visit RedCross.org.
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GIVING BACK (CONTINUED)
TIP #2 Tossed Out Treasures sells gently used items donated by members of the community and the organization. Since 1992, the event has focused on reselling, reusing and repurposing designer clothing, high-end accessories, jewelry, antiques, books, furniture, upscale home decor, and more. At the end of the sale, any leftover merchandise will be donated to area charities.
TIP #3 The event begins with a preview party that is open to the public. For a minimal entry fee, collectors and shoppers can browse, enjoy refreshments and have first dibs on the thousands of treasures that await the savvy shopper, the best often appearing in the silent auction on the evening of the preview event. SandySpringsSociety.orgÂ
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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
ARTICLE SEAN O'KEEFE | PHOTOGRAPHY CATRINA MAXWELL MAKEUP BY SWEET & LASHFUL BUCKHEAD
W H E N O VA R I A N
CANCER
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HONORING A SURVIVOR BETSY GENTRY
“I AM PASSIONATE ABOUT OFFERING SUP-
Heal, a survivor fashion show and fundraiser at
PORT TO THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN DIAG-
Tootsies in Buckhead.” Betsy’s story has also been
NOSED AND I AM CURRENTLY MENTORING
included in You Have Ovarian Cancer, a collection
NEWLY DIAGNOSED WOMEN IN THE ATLANTA
of life-changing stories published by GOCA in 2016
AREA,” SAYS BETSY GENTRY, OF SANDY
as a resource for women living with the disease.
SPRINGS. “I immediately asked my doctor to put
“Every day is a gift!” exclaimed Betsy, “I am
me in touch with someone who had been where I
blessed with a healthy body that allows me to prac-
was so that I could learn what to expect...and I pay
tice yoga, ride my Peloton, play golf and tennis. I
that forward every chance that I can.”
spend time with friends and family, travel and expe-
Betsy Gentry was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer in 2015. “I received the Georgia Ovarian
Cancer
Alliance
(GOCA) Bag of Hope soon after my diagnosis.” The Bag of Hope is provided, free of charge to Georgia based, newly-diagnosed ovarian cancer patients and consists of important information about resources and fellowship as well as numerous comfort items such as a blanket, soft and warm socks, and a journal to document the journey. “I did not know anything about
rience life.” Besty’s attitude
“I A M BL ESSED WITH A H E A LT H Y BODY T H AT A L LOWS M E T O PR AC T ICE YOGA , R I DE M Y PELO T ON, PL AY G OL F A N D T EN N IS.”
is intoxicating and a powerful statement of self, “I am currently on a newish maintenance drug and feeling well enough to sometimes forget that I am a survivor.” The
Georgia
Ovarian
Cancer Alliance was founded in 1998 by a group of thirteen ovarian cancer survivors to educate Georgia’s women, their families, and healthcare providers about the risks, symptoms and treatments of ovarian cancer. The Shaken, Not Stirred Gala, GOCA’s
the Georgia Ovarian Cancer
annual fundraiser is coming
Alliance until friends of mine
up on March 14 at Georgia
participated in the Teal Trot in
Aquarium and features a
my honor in 2015,” says Betsy. “I promised my friends
culinary offering from the member chefs of the
that I would walk with them in the event the following
Atlanta Chapter of the Les Dames d’Escoffier
year as a healthy survivor, and I did.”
International. The evening’s celebration highlights
Betsy’s passion for GOCA is alive and well and
the work of GOCA, salutes our survivors and their
she is a proud and active member of the survivor
caregivers, and raises critical funds in support of
community here in Atlanta. “I have helped with
GOCA’s outreach programs and the Bag of Hope.
the Lunch and Learn and Survivors Teaching Students programs as well as modeling in Teal to
ShakenNotStirredGala.com
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RENOVATE & REFINE
Don’t be afraid to do something different, and don’t take things too seriously. If the piece you’re working with doesn’t have any real value, you have so many options to liven it up, including paint, finish and hardware.
Spread the vintage love. Use antiques strategically and as accent pieces to keep your overall aesthetic from coming off as too dated.
Make your piece multi-purpose by turning the lid into a game table or by storing your cocktail accessories inside for an easy-access mini bar!
Repurpose old tins, mugs, teacups or storage containers into succulent gardens. Because succulents have shallow root systems, they can survive (and thrive!) in smaller spaces.
OUT WITH THE
NEW
Make it art. Don’t be afraid to display unique pieces as wall art. Consider creating a gallery wall that mixes vintage photographs, prints, mirrors and china.
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BUOYED BY AN ENTHUSIASTIC YOUNG FAMILY AND A BLANK SLATE, DESIGNER LEAH ATKINS WAS GIDDY. Her clients had just bought a new house off Heards Ferry Road and tapped Leah to wave her magic wand and make the house into a home. Their priorities were minimal: find beautiful ways to display the painted family portraits throughout the home and also create engaging living areas and fun play spaces for the two elementary-aged daughters. Leah and her team work with Sandy Springs and Dunwoody clients and find the area charming, with such a wide variety of home styles and a real family focus. For this family, color became a theme, with intense wallpapers and deeply hued furnishings warming every room.
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HELLO, LEAH! Leah Atkins Design is a full-service design firm, customizing plans for each client. Diving into design concepts, color schemes, and referring contractors, the team specializes in home interiors and decor, office/ small business customer-facing design, space planning, and remodeling concepts. Leah is a big fan of Atlanta. “I came to Atlanta so that my husband could attend graduate school at Mercer University. We graduated college, got married, and moved to Atlanta all in the same month,” she says. Leah has passionately pursued interior design interest from a young age. Her lifelong dedication to design and interiors has given her a unique and artistic talent which is used to continuously provide unmatched design services. LeahAtkinsDesign.com
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the Cobb Galleria Centre on March 13
and hilarious take on American politics.
– 15, 2020. The show, in its 31st year, is
a Razor-sharp comedy and a sincere
COOLRAY FIELD~ SIP & SWINE BBQ FESTIVAL
a three-day celebration of all things fine
tribute to our democracy. The show
craft. Attendees can shop crafts like
opens March 20 and runs through April
they’ve never seen before from over 230
12. Performances are Thursdays, Fridays
Coolray Field, 2500 Buford Drive
of the country’s leading artists special-
and Saturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at
Sip and Swine’s mission is two-fold: to
izing in contemporary jewelry, clothing,
2:30 pm.StagedoorPlayers.net.
showcase and promote the apprecia-
furniture, home goods and décor.
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tion of competition BBQ in a fun-filled festival environment and to support our community by donating all of the proceeds of the event to the Home of Hope at Gwinnett Children’s Shelter. Friday
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WATER DROP DASH 5K
SHAKEN NOT STIRRED GALA
Chattahoochee Nature Center
Georgia Aquarium
PEACHTREE QUALIFIER, FAST and
The Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance will
FLAT course along the Chattahoochee
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celebrate with specialty cocktails, din-
River! Registration is limited – please
ner created by Les Dames d'Escoffier
register early through ACTIVE.COM
37TH ANNUAL CHATTAHOOCHEE ROAD RACE 10K & 5K
International - Atlanta Chapter Chefs,
to ensure your spot! The 8th annual
dancing, casino games, tributes, and
Water Drop Dash 5K encourages metro
auctions. Proceeds support GOCA's
Atlanta residents to check their plumb-
5585 Sandy Springs Circle
Bag of Hope as well as education
ing fixtures and irrigation systems
This is a very fast course; mostly flat and
and awareness programs statewide.
during the annual EPA WaterSense Fix
with a .75 mile downhill finish! One of the
The Celebrity All-Star Band will pro-
A Leak Week.
fastest 5K & 10K races in Georgia and a
vide live entertainment for the crowd.
great Peachtree Road Race seeded qual-
WXIA-TV's Christine Pullara is emcee.
ifier! 87% who ran the 10K had a negative
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3-9pm, Saturday 10-6pm
split (2nd half faster than the 1st) by an average of 1 minute and 37 seconds.
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BROOK RUN PARK GRAND OPENING
ATLANTA HOME SHOW
park amenities with live music, food
Brook Run Park
Celebrate the Grand Opening of new
2 Galleria Pkwy
CAMP INFO SESSION
trucks, games and more! Amenities
Hundreds of home remodeling experts
include a new rental pavilion, Great
5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody
will gather at Cobb Galleria Centre
Lawn and Amphitheater, disc golf course
Camp Barney Medintz (CBM), the
March 20-22, 2020 for the Atlanta Home
and multi-sport athletic fields!
MJCCA’s award-winning summer res-
Show. Georgia’s largest home show will
ident camp, presents an information
include home improvement experts,
session at the MJCCA's CBM office.
buyer discounts, live radio broadcasts
Prospective families of boys and girls
and product demonstrations, and is
completing 2nd – 10th grade will enjoy
presented
a media presentation, meet the direc-
General admission is $10 at the Show
tors, and learn about Camp Barney
Box Office or $8 in advance online at
In the past nine years of Sweep
2020. RSVP today at campbarney.org/
AtlantaHomeShow.com.
the Hooch history, volunteers have
by
Marketplace
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infosessions, or 678.812.3844.
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SWEEP THE HOOCH SAVE THE DATE
Throughout the Chattahoochee region
removed more than 113 TONS of
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trash. This year on Saturday, April 4,
THE OUTSIDER
throughout 100 miles of river and tribu-
North DeKalb Cultural Arts Building
2 Galleria Parkway
STAGE DOOR PLAYERS continues their
The American Craft Show returns to
46th Season with The Outsider - a timely
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Chathahoochee Riverkeeper organizes more than 40 cleanup locations tary. Chattahoochee.org
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TREND SETTER SIX SWEET IDEAS TO BRIGHTEN YOUR MARCH DAY. 1. TABLEVOGUE Tablevogue fitted table covers offer a curated
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