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Hello friends,

September 2025 PUBLISHER

Jim Newman | jnewman@citylifestyle.com E D I TO R

Sue G. Collins | scollins@citylifestyle.com

It's time to pull your favorite sweaters into rotation, a season of celebration in our house. We embrace every dropped degree, breathing deeper now that the oppressive southern heat is waning. I was in northern Michigan in July and northeast Washington in August and people there were so dramatic about a few 90-degree days. As of August 1 (when I'm writing this), there have been 39 days already this year where the high temperature has reached at least 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Atlanta. Mercy me!

So yes, we get a little excited about pulling out the cool(er) weather gear. They may sit untouched for a while longer, but at least there's hope.

Enjoy our Style and Design issue where we celebrate cutting-edge design (Better View to the Vino, page 30), get a peek into the wonderful world of interior designer Abraham Hernandez (page 36), and go shopping for fresh finds (Fall Fash Finds, page 34).

We hope you're inspired to embrace beautiful design in your own life today and always.

SUE G. COLLINS, EDITOR @ J O H N S C R E E KC I T Y L I F E S T Y L E

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Dedication and Core Values Honorees The City of Johns Creek recently celebrated its employees at its bi-annual appreciation event at City Hall. Tenure awards were presented to: Olivia Gazda, Brandon Carter, Nick Johnson, Michael Bacon, Vickie Buttry for five years of service, Meena Bapu, Eric Rozier and Raymond Parker for ten years and Jonathan Whitley for 15 years. Core value award winners include: Marie Janvier, Jake Briggs, Jason Nealey, Tyler Rundle and Sumaiya Hamilton.

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Atlanta’s Premier Eyelid Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics Center Saluting New Fire Fighters Five fire recruits have recently graduated from Fire Training School and are now beginning their careers with the Johns Creek Fire Department.

This milestone is more than just the completion of training. These recruits are the next generation of first responders, trained not only in firefighting, but also in the life-saving medical skills our community relies on in times of crisis. Congratulations to the newest firefighters: Avery, Cole, Micah, Lauren and Michael.

As a board-certified and fellowship-trained oculoplastic surgeon, Dr. Julia Kang is highly specialized in plastic surgery of the eyelids. As a true eyelid specialist, Dr. Kang is an expert in her field regarding any type of eyelid concern, both cosmetic and medical. Dr. Kang is also an expert injector in Botox and fillers and aims for only the most natural appearing results, believing in a ‘less is more” approach.

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The Floating Treatment Wetlands project at Shakerag Park is underway. Wetland plants were successfully installed not just as aesthetic enhancements, but as functional elements engineered for real environmental impact. The floating structures are made from recycled materials and provide a thriving habitat for native plants and aquatic life. Along the shoreline, new Littoral Shelves, which are shallow, and planted zones act as natural barriers to runoff and help keep the pond healthy and clear.

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Support Reeling in Serenity, a locally founded (now national) nonprofit that hosts free fly fishing retreats for people in active recovery from Substance Use Disorders. This year, retreats are planned for Georgia, North Carolina, New York, Colorado, Montana and Vermont. The annual fundraising auction supports this work. Bid on trips, fishing gear, fishing-inspired art and jewelry and outdoor gear. Volunteer or attend a retreat. Auction link and information at ReelingInSerenity.org.

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NEXT CHAPTER With 2,800 acres and 62 miles of shoreline, Lake Burton is a favorite for long days out on the boat, paddling along the winding shore and sunset happy hours with friends. Located in Rabun County in northern Georgia, Lake Burton is the northernmost in a series of five lakes that comprise the Tallulah River Watershed. It is one of the first lakes in the United States to be created for power generation in 1920.

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Today, families gather on and off the water to make new lake house memories. The north Georgia location means Tallulah Gorge State Park is nearby, with its hiking trails and epic steps along the dramatic 1,000-foot gorge and waterfall. Easy access to the Appalachian Trail skirts main roads and offers day trips with stunning views and a variety of challenges. Charming downtown Clayton with galleries and a nice variety of restaurants and shops is nearby for shopping and groceries.

Back at the lake, nearby LaPrade’s Marina and Restaurant serves up beachy meals, cocktails and music. Easy access out to the lake near the dam and Billy Goat Island and a beautiful spot to anchor for the Fourth of July fireworks display, right outside the cove. You can spend hours fishing for trout, skiing or just relaxing on one of the least busy lakes in Georgia.

In one of these quiet coves sits a newly renovated home that recently was listed for sale that includes a private dock with an upper deck for sunbathing and naps, picnic lunches, and the happiest of hours. Just off the main lake this setting offers swimming off the deck in a safe and beautiful setting.

The boat house also includes two boat slips, perfect for launching your boat or jet skis.

Inside the home, there is a newly renovated kitchen/family room area and there are three bedrooms, three baths and 3,400 square feet of newly updated living space with pine

“The boathouse has two slips and is a perfect home base for days on the lake.” hardwood floors throughout and a wall of soaring windows overlooking Lake Burton and the woods. There are two bedrooms on the main level, with a spacious upper level with plenty of room for two queen beds, a sofa, easy chair and TV for movies and gaming.

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To complete this tranquil setting there is a corner screened porch and long upper deck with a hot tub that overlooks the lake.

One of the most unique features of this home is that unlike most on Lake Burton this property is a “Fee Simple lot” meaning you own the property, it is not a Georgia Power lease lot. You can rent this home as an investment and take advantage of the new 100 percent select depreciation tax law, saving several hundred thousand dollars in the purchase. Owner financing is available at 5 percent.

Lake life awaits!

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ON POINT Game day, Girl's day

Around here, game day is more than football—it’s a fashion tradition. Let’s be honest—half the fun is the outfit! From throwback collegiate sweaters to bold team colors, every piece is handpicked with your game day in mind.

“Styled to perfection with clear bags, team straps, charm necklaces—and those extra tailgate touches to complete the vibe,” says Karen L. Brown, owner of All Inspired Boutiques.

All Inspired Boutiques is a multi-location and online retailer of women’s apparel, accessories, home décor and gifts, with boutiques in Johns Creek and Alpharetta.

We provide a welcoming, fun, and inclusive experience for all shoppers, aiming to uplift and inspire one another every day.

Karen L. Brown is the owner of All Inspired Boutique in Alpharetta.

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OUR GUIDE TO THRIFTING, FOR THE PLANET'S SAKE! ARTICLE BY SUMMER ROBINSON The business of fashion is not always (ok, rarely) environmentally friendly. Fast fashion is the second most polluting industry (after oil) with 2.1 billion tonnes of carbon emissions each year (4 percent of the world’s total). Some 87 percent of the materials used to make clothing end up in landfills. That’s one truckload every second. The fashion industry accounts for 20 percent of global wastewater and 35 percent of microplastics in the oceans.

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And, for these reasons, we’re out. Shopping at resale and consignment stores can ease the planet’s burden. Yes, it takes patience to comb through the racks, but these shops make it fun and easy. And, you’ll feel better about shopping for your fashion finds!

Whether you’re cutting back on clutter to shrink your carbon footprint or just love a great thrifted find, these shops are worth a visit this month for all your resale, thrift and consignment needs.

Uptown Cheapskate, located in Johns Creek, is your go-to local resale boutique. They offer a simple cash-for-clothes program where you can sell your gently used name-brand clothes or opt for store credit and receive an additional 25% on top of cash value. You’ll find a wide selection of trendy apparel and accessories at budget-friendly prices.

5900 State Bridge Rd, Johns Creek | 770.495.1515 Kid to Kid is your go-to resale shop for the best stylish clothes for, you guessed it, kids.

Whether your little ones need clothing, shoes, or baby gear, or you have gently used items you’d like to sell, Kid to Kid is the perfect one-stop shop. Like Uptown Cheapskate, Kid to Kid offers a clothes-for-cash program or you can opt for store credit receiving an additional 20% on top of the cash value. | 5900 State Bridge Rd, Ste B, Duluth Park Avenue Thrift, located on Lawrenceville Highway, is often called the Southeast’s best thrift store. From fashionistas to busy moms, shoppers can find gently used, affordably priced treasures for the whole family. The store supports several local and national charities, including Hope for Domestic Violence and Nspire. | 3870 Lawrenceville HWY, Lawrenceville

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IT’S POSSIBLE TO SHOW YOUR UNIQUE STYLE WITH NICE CLOTHES WHILE ALSO STRETCHING YOUR DOLLAR One’s wardrobe says a lot about a person and it is important to dress to the occasion whether it be work or play while still expressing yourself. Building a wardrobe can be a costly expense but it’s possible to show your unique style with nice clothes while also stretching your dollar.

A FUN, SUSTAINABLE WAY TO BUILD A HIGH-QUALITY AND STYLISH WARDROBE Second-hand and vintage-style clothes are a fun, sustainable way to build a high-quality and stylish wardrobe without breaking the bank. Buying handmade and second-hand also reduces the demand for new clothing production, which helps reduce waste and the environmental impact of the fashion industry.

SOME PIECES ARE SIMPLY BETTER WHEN THEY ARE SECOND-HAND Some pieces are simply better when they are second-hand like worn denim and lived-in boots or leather that’s softened over time. Get creative and add touches to your old favorites with patches, embroidery, and even natural flower colors transferred to fabric. Grab your old t-shirts, family vintage fabrics, or lace, and pull it all together into something new and memorable.

IT WAS SO PERFECTLY HER AND ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS My sister, Haley, used an 1800s petticoat and blouse, salvaged Edwardian style Christening gowns and a tablecloth, and other fabrics to create the most amazing vintage-style wedding dress. It was so perfectly her and absolutely gorgeous.

SIMPLE, WILD, CLASSIC, COLORFUL; DON’T BE AFRAID TO SHOW YOUR STYLE The best way to keep your wardrobe fresh is to look for either trendy or classic new pieces and match them with your favorite vintage or second-hand pieces, like a new dress with your grandma’s old leather jacket or a recently purchased foundation piece with a skirt made from vintage fabrics. Simple, wild, classic, colorful; don’t be afraid to show your style and your financial fashion savvy at the same time.

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ARTICLE BY SUE G. COLLINS A business grows and prospers when it listens to customers, plans for the future and embraces technology in their industry. When Dan Shaunnessy, president and owner of Window Traditions, and his team recently researched a new product for the expanding company, they discovered an opportunity they could sink their teeth into.

Designing and installing windows and doors for new construction and for replacement and renovations, Window Traditions now offers custom wine cellars. These “wine walls” may be nestled into existing architectural nooks or expand across entire walls of a dining room or kitchen.

“People usually want slim profiles and the most important feature is that they are thermally controlled or ‘Thermally Broken,’” explains Dan. “The designers can choose between thermally broken and non thermally broken frames as well as multiple different patina finishes.” The designs complement modern farmhouses, traditional colonials, sprawling estates and more modest townhomes. Arches, angles and existing furnishings are taken into consideration, along with the homeowners’ personal style and lifestyle requirements.

Window Traditions was founded 22 years ago, now with three locations in Johns Creek, Lake Oconee and Nashville, TN. “Johns Creek was originally chosen by the previous owners due to its development and location,” says Dan. “The community is supportive of businesses like ours and the talent pool is deep, which has allowed us to find the best and most skilled team members for our design, administrative and installation crews.”

Window Traditions serves the Southeast area with a heritage of quality that dates back to 1990. “Because we strive to be the best at what we do, we ensure integrity and excellence permeate every aspect of our operations,” promises Dan. The company provides a full spectrum of services – from trustworthy knowledge and education through product sales, installation and beyond as a complete provider of choice for commercial contractors, homeowners and builders/remodelers.

As a privately held business, our employees are empowered to resolve any problem on-site.

Their broad expertise and years of experience are unmatched in the Atlanta area. The team takes pride in understanding which products to recommend for your project and your budget, and they have experience with many different challenges and approaches to projects.

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2. ALL HAIL THE WIDE LEG TROUSER With its polished pleats, elongating wide-leg cut, and fluid drape, the Darcy pant by Lysse New York taps into Fall 2025’s love for relaxed suiting and quiet luxury. It’s the kind of piece that goes effortlessly from workday to weekend. Best Dressed Boutique

3 . T H E C U D D LY TE D DY B E A R S N E A K E R This sneaker by Gabor blends sporty chic with cozy luxe—two major Fall 2025 trends. The boucle texture brings in tactile interest, while the metallic accents add a touch of glam. It’s the perfect fusion of comfort and elevated everyday style. Best Dressed Boutique

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Keeping up with Abraham Hernandez isn’t easy.

His award-winning design studio specializes in kitchen and bath makeovers in Atlanta. Interiors

by Abraham has worked on homes of HGTV stars, CEOs, and small business owners, including legendary Braves coach Bobby Cox and Todd Chrisley from “Chrisley Knows Best.” His team’s work is showcased in model and spec homes by top builders like John Weiland and Toll Brothers. It’s all about creating livable spaces for busy entrepreneurs through kitchen and bath makeovers, custom cabinetry, and space planning. We caught up with Abraham to discuss style and inspiration.

YOUR LIFE AND WORK ARE SO VISUAL AND BRIGHT. WHEN APPROACHING A NEW PROJECT, WHERE DO YOU FIND INSPIRATION? I get most of my inspiration from travel and nature.

I love to collaborate with my clients by gathering their input and understanding their desires for what they want their home to look and feel like. I love color pops with a neutral setting. We create and design homes for our clients’ busy lifestyles. A home should feel peaceful and safe and we combine beautiful textures and color palettes to suit each homeowner.

WITH THE CLIENT AND HIS/HER ASPIRATIONS, OF COURSE. BUT WHERE ELSE DO YOU LOOK FOR CULTURAL AND CREATIVE INSPIRATION? I love to see Nate Burkus, Jeff Lewis, and Bobby Berk designing with lots of cultural attributes for unique spaces for their own clients. Minimalism and modern are my go-to when it comes to design.

AS AN ARTIST, I’M SURE YOU FIND INSPIRATION WHEN YOU TRAVEL. TELL US ABOUT YOUR MOST RECENT TRIP AND WHAT YOU EXPERIENCED. I recently visited Florida, with its serene blue water beaches and light-colored sand. The vegetation

and exotic plants spark pops of color and provide a beautiful background for all the places we visited. The skies were light blue against the dark blue water and aqua marine green just crashing into the soft sandy beaches with the sun radiating down on everyone creating lots of peace and joy to everyone.

DESIGN IS SO PERSONAL. HOW DO YOU PULL BACK YOUR PERSONAL STYLE AND FIND THE RIGHT DESIGN FOR A NEW CLIENT? Again, I make collaboration a priority with my clients creating something NEW and FRESH for their home. Sometimes clients call and say to me they don’t know what they want......I listen and look at their personal style. I study their home and ask lots of questions of what new pieces in their home they love to help focus and deliver a design and palette that they never realized they wanted. If you pay attention to your client, they will tell you what they DON’T like or love so that helps tremendously to help create their home of their dreams. I am an ARTIST by trade so I can go over the top with GLAM and LUXURY bringing in bold and eccentric details to their homes. Of course, I have to create their interiors for them within their budgets so sometimes I have to reel myself in to keep the project within their means and timeline. I do love to make our clients happy and giving them something they never imagined within their budget.

YOUR SERVICES INCLUDE CUSTOM CABINETRY, CABINET PAINTING, REFINISHING, AND MODIFICATIONS. AND ALSO OFFER ELECTRICAL, GRANITE, BACKSPLASH, HARDWOOD INSTALLATION, REFINISHING, AND SPACE PLANNING. WHAT ARE A FEW NEW TRENDS YOU’RE LOVING FOR FALL, 2025?

The current trends and biggest winners of this year and years to come is NEUTRAL and ORGANIC. CONTINUED >

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This helps produce designs in minimalism, Scandinavian, and Modern aesthetics. Lots of creams, whites, with wood-tones, and bold colors for focal points give homes the WOW factor. I love mixing metals and wood tones in dark walnut, and natural pine wood accents and maple. Organic is timeless and you can mix boldness with organic backdrops in spaces like kitchens, basements, and living rooms giving you a fresh new vivid feel to your home that you’ll want to share with your loved ones.

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LIVING STYLE THE INTERSECTION OF FASHION AND HOME

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this unexpected love affair, fashion and interiors are more than just a simple pairing—they are rooted in culture, creativity, and the human desire for self-expression.

As conscious consumers of the 21st century, participating in a retail landscape that is oversaturated and struggling to adapt to the ever-changing demands of the modern customer, our purchasing power should not only respond to a feeling of want but also prioritize items that reflect who we are and who we aspire to be. This is clearly visible through the representation of fashion and interiors.

Although we tend to consider cost-perwear primarily when it comes to clothing, this same principle applies to furniture and the function it brings to the home.

Aesthetics and functionality both play a role in this pairing, painting a picture for

the rest of the world of who the wearer is and how they live in their space.

The woman who wears a blazer with sharp shoulders that makes her feel powerful in her everyday life—or the black dress that gives her a necessary boost of confidence—may naturally gravitate toward sleek, modern furniture that feels equally strong and elevates the space where the modern woman thrives.

In the same way, someone who prefers an effortless ensemble—like their favorite white T-shirt and comfortable denim jeans—may also look for home pieces that

are functional and make their guests feel at ease. Even a handmade rug, one that sparks conversation about where it was found and adds a focal point to a room, mirrors how we search our closets for a sweater tied to a cherished memory.

Just as we carefully choose outfits to express ourselves, it’s equally important to ensure that our living spaces are designed with the same intention. More than ever, modern buyers are making purchasing decisions based on personal morals and values, forming a new wave of consumers who seek products that are both high-quality and environmentally or socially conscious, whether for themselves or their homes.

The following imagery affirms that living a timeless lifestyle across all aspects of life is possible through the thoughtful styling of sustainable clothing and vintage furniture. As the modern retail landscape continues to evolve, it’s become increasingly vital to make conscious consumer choices—ones that allow us to express our truest selves through both our wardrobes and the places we call home.

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