Well, here’s another Atlanta Streetcar update
Sure, the project is over budget and behind schedule and the exact details of who’s going to run it remain in limbo, but today the Atlanta Streetcar project reached a construction milestone as the last track concrete was poured—at the intersection of Peachtree Street and Sweet Auburn.
Local designer Michel Smith Boyd hosts HGTV’s newest show, Luxe for Less
The philosophy behind the show: Upscale design is within everyone’s reach; the secret is knowing where to splurge and where to save.
How to kill your grass on purpose
To me, lawns are a chore without payoff. I can’t eat grass. Grass is not fixing any carbon to speak of, nor does it attract birds or butterflies, which don’t eat grass either. If you, too, are tired of going in circles, consider replacing some lawn.
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No Place Like Home
Whether you’re in the market for a new house or looking to renovate or redecorate your current abode, consult our guide to all things home. You’ll find plenty of design inspiration, gorgeous decor, and...
Atlanta is less affordable than New York, Boston and San Francisco?
If you know people in New York, San Francisco, Boston or D.C., you've probably had some form of the "I can't believe how cheap it is to live in Atlanta" conversation.
Room Envy: A stunning home office in Grant Park
“I love living with different design eras,” says interior designer Laura Jenkins, whose circa-1905 Grant Park bungalow has 11-foot ceilings and original heart-pine floors to provide a great setting for her home office.
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THE JENNY DOYLE GROUP
Jenny Doyle is with Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty North Atlanta office and was previously recognized as their number one individual agent. Jenny has been in the top 1 percent of agents in Atlanta for more than 20 years and has sold over $275 million in real estate.
Your dead leaves are far more valuable for your garden than you think
If your Ring camera caught somebody loading your brown paper bags of yard leaves off the sidewalk and into a hatchback, it might have been me, and I’m not sorry.
How the Asian American Pacific Islander Design Alliance is advocating for more inclusivity in the interior design industry
Founded in 2021, the Asian American Pacific Islander Design Alliance engages, promotes, and empowers Asians, Asian Americans, and Pacific Islanders working within the home and design industries. We talked with Jessica Davis, co-founder and owner of Atlanta-based Atelier Davis (who was also just named to Elle Decor’s A-List for 2022) about how AAPIDA came to be.
Room Envy: A Scandinavian-inspired outdoor space in Virginia-Highland
Working within the footprint of a former bungalow in Virginia-Highland, architectural designer Eric Rothman created a new house with this outdoor-oriented rear exterior, going for a Scandinavian-inspired look with an oversize wood gable.