Tag: Kirkwood

Emma and Sean Schacke remain committed to running a quality, community-minded shop—one that I find more necessary than ever.

Most politicians, after losing a monumental election, see their personal brand fade into obscurity. Not Stacey Abrams. 

In the city's constant compulsion to reinvent itself, it lost an important part of itself instead.

During the High Holidays, I experience a sudden urge to quest for and cook authentic Jewish food. Finding a perfect brisket isn't always easy, but with perfect timing, a buzzy new butcher/baker, Evergreen, recently opened near my neighborhood in Kirkwood.

A few summers ago, as my family pulled into our Kirkwood driveway after a vacation, my yardwork addiction hit a low point. Before unloading a single boogie board or sand-dusted chair, I scurried into our front yard and yanked out a few weeds. I couldn’t stand their presence another second.

Dom Beijos is a Portuguese wine shop with a selection of more than 70 varieties focused around the $15 price point.

New Kirkwood boutique Mini Friday showcases trendy graphic tees, rompers, and track suits, all in “pint sizes” for toddlers and kids. We sat down with owner and mother-of-three Allie Friday to chat about her vision for the store and inclusiveness in childrenswear.

Me and my newlywed husband moved to a Kirkwood home with its owner, the lovely Mrs. Langley, an elderly widow. One day we went out for the night and Mrs. Langley said “I felt a little empty spot after you left.” Thoughts of that “empty spot” stayed with us, and we have referred to it many times—sometimes jokingly but always with love.

Laura Bell is fascinated by the fraught interactions between humans and other species. A cross-country road trip three years ago ignited Bell’s penchant for drawing and painting vulnerable species. Now she creates detailed, black-and-white drawings of animals, with a pop of paint to define their natural habitats.

In 2006, Stephanie Nase began her search for a charming bungalow in Virginia-Highland before moving on to Inman Park and Candler Park. One day, she happened to drive across DeKalb Avenue from Candler Park into Kirkwood. The very next day, she snagged an early 1900s Craftsman bungalow. After living there for nine years and focusing on outdoor projects, Stephanie decided to lighten up the interiors next.