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Hello friends,
This is the perfect issue for me to do some bragging! It's our kids and pets issue, and I have both. And then some!
My husband Jim and I have three grown children, two beautiful grandchildren and three sassy cats. The newest member of the family is June Emily Sue Spearman, born June 21. Lucky for me, June and her brother Teddy (5) live just 20 minutes away. How I got this issue to the printer with all that cuteness is a miracle!
Speaking of marvels, my daughter Molly and her partner are moving to Atlanta after too many years in NYC. My son Patrick graduated from GSU in December, and is working in the film industry, living near Old Fourth Ward. How did I get so lucky to have all my kids near the roost? When we are all together, my heart swells.
The cats are Johnny, Tommy and Vito. And yes, they are gangsters, all rescues with big personalities.
I'm so very blessed to have a healthy family, humans who care deeply and are creative.
In this issue, you'll find stories about children and animals and people who are passionate about protecting and nurturing them.
At BuckHaven City Lifestyle, we're all about passion projects and giving back.
Enjoy this issue and do share your photos of the kids and pets in your life who make your heart swell. Tag us on Instagram or Facebook to share the love!
Have a great month and thank you for sharing our journey.
All my best,
SUE G. COLLINS, EDITOR @BUCKHAVENCITYLIFESTYLE
August 2024
PUBLISHER
Jim Newman | jnewman@citylifestyle.com
EDITOR
Sue G. Collins | scollins@citylifestyle.com
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COPY EDITOR
Stacy Conde
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Betty Hanacek, Sean O'Keefe
Corporate Team
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF HR Janeane Thompson
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LAYOUT DESIGNER Emily Lisenbee Learn
city scene
1: Amanda Painter with Alyson Hoag at the 15th anniversary celebration of Authentic Beauty. 2: Alyson’s son Zach Howard and his bride Elaine Wood. 3: Brianna Gold and Alyson Hoag. 4: Nyssa Green, Chloe Taylor Brown, Tia Maese and Aly Hoag. 5: Sweet Peach owner Raquel Souza, in Buckhead with new pup Bagel. 6: Sean O'Keefe and his husband Marty Helling with Oliver and Dudley. 7: Atlanta City Lifestyle editors, Sue Collins, Erikka Searles Mitchell (SoFu) and Tana Poncsak (Vinings).
New Juice in Town
Snooze revitalized breakfast culture by bringing creativity and innovation to breakfast, along with an energetic and eclectic atmosphere and friendly service. Snooze A.M. Eatery™ is rolling out an exciting new juice program, The Juicery by Snooze, offering three refreshing, delicious and functional beverages juiced daily and crafted with unique combinations of fruits, vegetables and ingredients. 6065 North Point Pkwy, Suite 230
“I couldn’t have been happier with my decision to give Absolute Image Consulting a try, it has been by far my favorite place I’ve had over all my years. I find their hair systems to be top notch, the most up to date on the market, as are all the hair products that they offer. I can’t say enough good things about the company and staff.” - Client Testimonial
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Welcome, Mr. Stone
Britt Stone is the new head of high school at King’s Ridge Christian School. Mr. Stone attended Liberty University and earned a Bachelor of Science in Youth Ministry and a Master of Arts in Education. He later earned an Ed.S. in Education Administration and Leadership from Lincoln Memorial University. He served as the upper school principal at Cornerstone Christian Academy and was the founding head of schools for the Tri-Cities District of Lakeway Christian Schools.
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103 West's New Look
Atlanta’s timeless event space, 103 West has been renovated and is under the new management of Novare Events, seasoned event professionals managing the most unique and versatile event spaces. Conveniently located in the heart of Buckhead, 103 West is walking distance to shops, restaurants, hotels and neighborhoods. Featuring an upper and main level ballroom complete with over 4,000 square feet of space, 103 West is ideal for anything that is a cause for celebration.
A park’s BEST FRIEND
ARTICLE BY BETTY HANACEK | PHOTOGRAPHY BY FRIENDS OF PEACHTREE HILLS PARK
The crown jewel of a neighborhood is often a park. In addition to the benefit of green space, parks are a public gathering place for families, friends, and visitors. I moved to my neighborhood of Peachtree Hills nearly 30 years ago. Our community was established in 1912 and our seven acres, known as Peachtree Hills Park, lie at the heart.
Peachtree Hills Park is known for two things: the community garden and a favorite destination for dogs and their families. We are the first City of Atlanta public park to start a community garden. It continues to thrive, and we donate harvests to a nearby food pantry. Even without a dog park, Peachtree Hills is popular among neighbors, their kids, and their dogs.
As a long-time resident and active member of Friends of Peachtree Park, we decided that public art is what the park needed. What started as a single mural installation on the back of the tennis practice wall, turned into a decade-long labor of love across three murals. The mural project’s culmination was recently celebrated with a meet and greet with the artist, the neighbors, and their pets.
Mary Pratt is the artist who illustrated the pets of Peachtree Hills and installed three murals featuring more than 75 dogs, some cats, and one rescue bunny. She characterized the pets with their favorite toy or
One of our neighbors of more than 50 years has all five of his dogs featured on the murals. Through donations to Park Pride, neighbors supported the commissioned murals and Mary’s work.
hair ornament, while others are depicted with wings or halos to mark their passing. One of our neighbors of more than 50 years, has all five of his dogs featured on the murals. Through donations to Park Pride, neighbors supported the commissioned murals and Mary’s work. The original tennis court mural is among the first in the City of Atlanta Park and the custom pet portraits are uniquely Peachtree Hills.
I asked Mary about this project compared to others. She says, “I have painted murals, and I have painted pet portraits, but I have never created something quite like this. During the process, I met so many neighbors and their pets and their unconditional love is what brought the joy. Collectively, those bonds will shine forever through the murals.”
Editor’s Note: Continuing with its mission to improve the park, The Friends of Peachtree Hills Park have launched a capital campaign to design and build a new playground to replace the 20-year-old one. The new playground will have engaging equipment for all ages and abilities. Included in the project is improved pedestrian, stroller, and bicycle access. The City of Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation is contributing significant funds from infrastructure bonds, but individual and corporate donations will be essential. PeachtreeHillsPark.org/playground
JUS T FOR KIDS
ARTICLE BY BUCKHAVEN CITY LIFESTYLE STAFF
PHOTOGRAPHY BY CATMAX
We love beautiful design. And, so do kids. They appreciate careful (and daring) color choices, textured fabrics and thoughtful touches. We asked the pros at Alexis Taylor Interiors for a few favorite looks. Kids’ rooms should grow with them. This room was designed to work for the client until he goes to college. Opposite, a teen wanted a room that felt sophisticated and cool. Black walls seemed risky, but the use of color is a simple way to add a lot of drama.
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A Park for Pups
Fetch Park is the trailblazing dogfriendly social hub concept that started in Atlanta.
This off-leash dog park and bar is free for humans to enter and enjoy, and no pup of your own is needed.
Dips Kitchen, which opened last year and serves made-from-scratch dips as meals, has teamed up with Fetch Park to bring its newest location to the dog park bar concept in Buckhead Village. From Founder Jeff Scardino and chef consultant Whitney Otawka, Dips Kitchen serves dips utilizing locally sourced and organic ingredients, and each dip comes with a choice of dipper
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(pita, sourdough or gluten free crackers, seasonal veggies, flatbread crisps).
The park has a membership system for dogs ensuring the park is as safe as possible. Entrance to the park for pups ranges from a daily $15 option to monthly and annual memberships. Members will be able to enjoy all Fetch locations under their membership dues. All dogs are required to have up-to-date vaccinations on file (DHLPP – including Lepto, Bordetella, and Rabies) and be spayed or neutered if 8 months of age or older. Pup parents must register their dogs at check-in and sign liability waivers stating their dog is friendly and social. Aggressive dogs will be asked to leave. The BARk has assigned staffers known as Woof Wardens who facilitate safe play.
309 Buckhead Ave NE FetchPark.com
SCIENCE IS COOL!
New exhibit all about sounds and light at the Children's Museum.
ARTICLE BY BUCKHAVEN CITY LIFESTYLE STAFF
The Children’s Museum of Atlanta is stepping into the future, with the final phase in its Step Up to Science exhibit series, made possible by generous donors to the Bridge to the Future campaign. Entitled “Catch a Wave: A Sound & Light Exhibit,” children can explore the fascinating realms of shadows, light sources, color theory, vibrations and properties of sound. This exhibit offers hands-on activities through a variety of
“The Step Up to Science exhibit is ideal for both kids and kids at heart.”
experiential areas, including the Color Wheel, Colorful Shadows, Laser Table, Touchable Sound, Pixel Pegs, Standing Wave Tube and Prisms. Designed to inspire curiosity and a love for science, the Step Up to Science exhibit is ideal for both kids and kids at heart.
The Color Wheel combines hands-on science with creativity, allowing children and families to create various colors by turning the wheels.
At Colorful Shadows, little ones use materials and can describe them in terms of opaque or transparent, demonstrating how shadows are formed when a light source is blocked by an opaque item.
The Touchable Sound Station gives kids the opportunity to not only hear the sound waves they create and control, but also to touch and see them.
The Standing Wave Tube creates a visual representation of the auditory phenomena of frequency, wavelength and amplitude.
Using tubes, kids observe that as sound is generated, the pressure waves flowing through the tube cause wires to align -- displaying the sound’s waveform.
Finally, the Prisms section displays different shapes and sizes of prisms to help explain the process of light refracting into components - helping children focus on using keywords like spectrum, wavelength and light source.
Visit the museum with kids, grandkids or visiting nieces and nephews. You’ll be the shining star. ChildrensMuseumAtlanta.org
MEET
BETTY LOU
CELEBRATING THE SPECIAL STORY ABOUT BETTY LOU, ARMHC’S CERTIFIED THERAPY DOG
ARTICLE BY BUCKHAVEN CITY LIFESTYLE STAFF
PHOTOGRAPHY BY ARMHC
McDonald’s hosted a book launch event for Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities’ (ARMHC) Betty Lou Tours America children’s story. Celebrating the special story about Betty Lou, ARMHC’s certified therapy dog, the event featured an author signing from Matthew Hawk Eldridge, engagement from Betty Lou and appearances from McDonald’s owner/operators DJ and Rachel Mitchell. All proceeds raised from the book will benefit ARMHC.
To support local families in need, Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities also provides children with the opportunity to receive immunizations, ear, eye and dental screenings, asthma care and sports physicals in ARMHC’s Care Mobile.
The mission of Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities is to provide essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing when children need healthcare. For 45 years, Atlanta RMHC has kept families with sick children close to each other and the medical care their child needs. Through its three core programs, the Ronald McDonald House®, the Ronald McDonald Family Room® and the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile®, Atlanta RMHC has served nearly 80,000 families since 1979.
Atlanta RMHC’s programs not only provide access to quality health care; they also enable family-centered care, ensuring families are fully supported and actively involved in their children’s care.
ARMCH.org
Top of Their Class
Adorable kids, from head to toe
From the creators of Beaufort Bonnet Co, the adorable brand for bonnets, clothing and accessories for little ones, comes Little Buckhead Blue. With a shop in Buckhead and oodles of online shopping, this brand will capture your heart.
So many of these designs are classics that Buckhead and Brookhaven children have been wearing for decades. So, while you still can, dress them like the charming little angels they are! The colors, patterns and design are timeless. Adorbs! LittleBuckheadBlue.com
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Tabitha's Teacher's Pet Dress is preppy perfection! Your little lady will be the star student in this dress featuring Whitehall Windowpane with Richmond Red
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The Carter Crewneck in Kiawah Kelly Green is comfortable and casual for everyday wear, and pairs perfectly with the best-selling Sheffield Shorts
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Your little lady will look perfectly put together in the McFerran Frock in Piccadilly Plaid! It’s the perfect transitional piece that you can layer up
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Annie’s Apron Dress with the sweetest ABC appliqué is a must-have for back to school! The softest Pima Cotton makes it extra comfortable for the school days ahead
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Always precious in Piccadilly Plaid! Your favorite little gent will look as dapper as can be in this Jack Keene Jon Jon.
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The sweetest sister set in Argonne Forest Flowers.
Woof, Chef!
Two chefs and the pets that make them smile.
ARTICLE BY SEAN O'KEEFE
TODD DAE KULPER’S DOG, HARRY, is a Dalmatian mix adopted from a family in Southwest Georgia. His bestie is Zeus, Todd’s ball python, who was adopted from a snake breeder in southeastern Atlanta. Harry likes running around and playing with people and other dogs. He loves taking car rides to visit family. Zeus enjoys watching TV and hanging out around the house and attending social events where he can interact with other people. He’s a major highlight whenever he makes an appearance.
Todd has been cooking professionally for 25 years with a focus on Japanese and French cuisines, including sushi. Todd is currently the executive chef of Umi Modern Japanese in Buckhead. At Umi, Todd is responsible for many of the new signature dishes, including the Chutoro Tataki with Yuzu Wakame Miso Sauce, Crispy Lobster Caviar, Wagyu Carpaccio with Black Truffle and Aged Parmigiano, and the infamous Donut! When not working, he can usually be found either hanging out with his family and pets or on the golf course.
FREDDIE THE CAT was a rescue and came into Steven Satterfield’s life as a 3-month-old kitten with health problems, a healthy appetite and a heaping dose of tenacity. Freddie is a master cuddler, when he wants to be, and is very athletic. He loves to chase a little toy on a string. Some of his favorites are bumble bee, goldfish and mouse. He can jump very high if he’s motivated (like chasing a bug) and he can be chatty when he has something to say. Freddie has tons of personality and he will greet any stranger with his waving tail and a face rub on your legs.
Steven Satterfield is the James Beard Foundation Award-winning chef, cookbook author, and co-owner of Miller Union, a celebrated, seasonally driven restaurant in Atlanta. Steven is deeply committed to the progressive culinary community and holds leadership positions with Slow Food Atlanta and the Atlanta Mayor’s Office Food Waste Advisory Committee. He is also a proud and active member of Georgia Organics, a nonprofit that connects eaters with farmers and restaurants. Steven won the James Beard Foundation’s “Best Chef: Southeast” award in 2017.
Steven and Freddie Todd and Harry
TOP Educator PROFILE
BUCKHAVEN CITY LIFESTYLE: WHAT DO YOU SEE AS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE IN CONNECTING WITH YOUR STUDENTS?
Trinity School: One of the most rewarding challenges in connecting with our students is embracing and addressing the diverse and individualized needs each student brings to the classroom. We continually strive to adapt our teaching methods to meet those needs, while ensuring all our students feel valued, supported, and understood.
Our program is highly interactive, engaging students in their learning process, an interactive approach that allows faculty to facilitate and observe student independence, confidence, and social-emotional development.
HOW DO YOU HELP STUDENTS LEARN THE ART OF BALANCE?
We prioritize helping students achieve a healthy balance between school, friends, activities, chill time, and family. We do not assign homework before fourth grade. For students in fourth, fifth, and sixth grades, homework is targeted and purposeful, designed to reinforce learning and build the habit of responsibility for schoolwork without overwhelming them. Students have extracurricular choices that reinforce a healthy balance of play and academics. These activities help students develop new skills, foster friendships, and enjoy their leisure time.
Trinity School offers robust parent education programming that supports families in maintaining a healthy balance between play and academics.
Enrollment: 600 students, age 3 through sixth grade
Contact: 4301 Northside Parkway NW 404.231.8100
Admissions@trinityatl.org TrinityATL.org
ARTICLE BY SUE G. COLLINS
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A SELECTION OF UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS AUGUST
AUGUST 1ST - 8TH
OUMA Collects 2024: Highlights from the Collection
Oglethorpe University Museum of Art
The Oglethorpe University Museum of Art (OUMA) presents three major and several smaller exhibitions each year, featuring artwork which is international, representational, figurative, and spiritual in nature, reflecting the unique OUMA mission statement. This season we focus on several significant acquisitions from the past 10-plus years and celebrate the ongoing generosity of our donors. Museum.Oglethorpe.edu
AUGUST 1ST - 24TH
BRMAA National Juried Photography Show
420 West Main Street, Blue Ridge
The BRMAA Photography Exhibit is a favorite each year. The show was open to all photographers, both amateur and professional, and all original photographic media, including film and digital images.
AUGUST 3RD, 10TH, 17TH, 24TH AND 31ST
Brookhaven Farmers Market
1375 Fernwood Cir NE | 9:00 AM
The Brookhaven Farmers Market, located in Brookhaven, GA, is a vibrant community hub offering fresh, locally-sourced produce, artisanal foods, and unique handmade goods. Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 – 9 a.m. to noon.
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AUGUST 5TH
Brookhaven Bike Alliance Rides
1388 Dresden Dr | 6:00 PM
Your favorite social cycling group is ready to get into gear. Join the Brookhaven Bike Alliance on Mondays and Wednesdays at SAVI Provisions on Dresden Drive for an evening of cycling through Brookhaven neighborhoods.
AUGUST 18TH
Artist Speaks
Cathedral of Saint Philip | 7:00 PM
Steve Steinman is celebrating 50 years as one of the city’s most prolific artists. Hear him speak on how he has integrated a range of mediums, from sculpture to photography, creating some of the city’s most enduring pieces, including the colorful repeating sculpture at the Buckhead Marta station and the Monument to Slain Police Officers in Woodruff Park. BuckheadHeritage.com
AUGUST 28TH
Food Truck Roundup at Blackburn Park
Blackburn Park - 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road | 5:00 PM
The monthly event will feature food trucks, beer and wine available for purchase, and entertainment. Seating is available at the pavilion, but attendees are encouraged to bring picnic blankets and lawn chairs. Pets are welcome. The food trucks will be located at the north end of the park near the Blackburn Pavilion, bordering the playground.
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ONCE a Time UPON
Editor's picks for beloved bedtime stories
ARTICLE BY SUE G. COLLINS
NUMBER 1: Take Me Out of the Bathtub and Other Silly Dilly Songs, by Alan Katz
NUMBER 2:
Undercover, One of These Things Is Almost Like The Others, by Bastien Contraire
