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JULY 2020 PUBLISHER

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people and places in Dunwoody and Sandy Springs that make us smile.

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I won’t lie, it’s been challenging to find balance as we are bombarded with hard news that makes our hearts break. We’re waiting for answers. We are looking for justice. We are hunting for the perfect mask, hoping our eyes are smiling so the checkout clerks can see we are appreciative and positive since our smiles are hidden. More than ever, we need to give and receive affirmation that everything will be ok. I hope you see this magazine as a heaping helping of good news, sweet relief from the serious, sweltering summer ahead. If you're taking steps to live more sustainably, check out BUZZEE, an adorable and smart alternative to plastic wrap, made right here in Perimeter North. Read the story

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ON THE COVER Buzzee is a gorgeous and sustainable way to keep food fresh. Creator/founder,

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JULY 2020

FEATURES 14 Keep it Fresh Perimeter entrepreneur's food wrap saving the world from plastics.

16 An Oasis of self-discovery and realization An interview with Dr. Diane Alexander at Artiste Beauté.

26 Summer Jam Session Regina's Farm Kitchen named

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finalist in 2020 Flavor of Georgia Food Contest.

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A+ FOR DUNWOODY The City of Dunwoody has earned the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). This is considered the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting. Dunwoody has earned this recognition every year since incorporation. According to GFOA, the CAFR was judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program, which includes demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups

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BOOK FEST AT HOME In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Marcus JCC of Atlanta’s iconic program, the Book Festival of the MJCCA, has pivoted to an online format called, MJCCA Book Fest In Your Living Room. These author talks are held on Zoom, are free at the present time, and require pre-registration. All programs are presented in an interview or in

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THE GIRL FROM WIDOW HILLS BY MEGAN MIRANDA As a young girl, Arden Maynor was safely found days after sleepwalking away from home. The infamy of the story overshadows her life until she relocates and changes her name. Now, the twentieth anniversary of her rescue is approaching and she’s sleepwalking again. One night she awakens in her yard, with a body at her feet— the corpse of a man she knew in her previous life as Arden Maynor. HOME BEFORE DARK BY RILEY SAGER Twenty-five years after her family fled Baneberry Hall in the middle of the night, Maggie Holt inherits the sprawling estate. Skeptical and too young to remember her time in the house, Maggie is determined to simply restore and sell the home. As she pursues her project, she begins to believe her father’s stories—and what she uncovers is more terrifying than any haunting. ALICE KNOTT BY BLAKE BUTLER After several pieces of artwork are stolen from Alice Knott’s vault, a video emerges of one painting’s detailed destruction. As the video goes viral and copycat artwork destructions increase, all eyes are on the formerly reclusive heiress. Atlanta author, Blake Butler uses Alice’s introspective monologues to deliver a layered novel analyzing art’s meaning, legacy, and value. THE AMERICAN ADRENALINE NARRATIVE BY KRISTIN J. JACOBSON With the Summer Olympics postponed, you can get your adrenaline rush from this collection of narratives focused on the rise of heightened-risk, “extreme” sports within a natural setting. Perfect for lovers of Krakauer’s “Into Thin Air” or Cheryl Strayed’s “Wild”. STRANGER IN THE LAKE BY KIMBERLY BELLE Atlanta author Kimberly Belle is back with a riveting new domestic thriller that will have you thinking twice about what lies beneath the surface of your favorite lake. When Charlotte married wealthy widower Paul there was local gossip, but now a body has washed up under their dock—in the exact same spot where Paul’s first wife tragically drowned. What first seems like a horrific coincidence quickly becomes a matter of life and death when Charlotte discovers the woman in the lake is not a stranger. THE CHICKEN SISTERS BY KJ DELL’ANTONIA The century spanning feud between the Moores and the Pogociellos is about to be settled once and for all on the reality television restaurant competition, Food Wars. While the two teams each try to prove that they make the best fried chicken in the state, family secrets will be exposed and sibling bonds will be put to the test. Explore the power of good food while you try to figure out which restaurant (and family) will win: Chicken Mimi’s or Chicken Frannie’s? More at IvoryOwlReviews.Blogspot.com 12

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An Oasis of self-discovery and realization AN INTERVIEW WITH DR. DIANE ALEXANDER OF ARTISAN BEAUTÉ

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WE THINK ARTISAN BEAUTÉ IS THE PRETTIEST IN ALL OF ATLANTA. The reception foyer is more like a hotel lobby, with an art collection rivaling a gallery, beautiful products displayed and sleek furnishings beckoning to come sit awhile. A few doors down from The Buckhead Theatre, Artisan Beauté is truly a refuge, a space to breath deep and immerse yourself in treatments that will make you feel like the best YOU. We sat down with the powerhouse behind the business, Dr. Diane Alexander. LIFESTYLE PUBLICATIONS: AFTER 20 + YEARS IN PLASTIC SURGERY – WHAT MADE YOU DECIDE TO OPEN ARTISAN BEAUTÉ? DIANE ALEXANDER, MD, FACS: For 20 years, I have been passionate about facial rejuvenation, helping women and men put their best face forward. In fact, my very first case in private practice in August of 2000, was a facelift and upper and lower eyelid lifts. I love helping 16

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our patients obtain a rejuvenated, natural, refreshed and not fake or

and cultivate kindness towards yourself and others. Discover your

overdone appearance.

beauty, own it as never before and share it with everyone in your life.

As a Plastic Surgeon, surgery has always my primary focus. However, over the last two decades, there have been so many

LP: SHARE YOUR PASSION WITH READERS ON THE SKIN LINE

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patients use, especially if they have beautiful skin. Several of my

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we decided we wanted to carry the line. We were really drawn to the

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exclusive nature of the line, the quality of the ingredients they use, the

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amazing facials that Biologique has developed, the effectiveness of the products, the wide variety of offerings-from skin to hair to body.

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Biologique to Atlanta. It was a very involved process because of the

a vehicle for hope and transformation. It is a haven to ignite beauty

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extensive training and education that the aestheticians need to learn the 200+ products and the specialized services that Biologique offers. We honestly feel very special that we can offer this exclusive, almost cult-like, product line to our patients! LP: WHAT DO YOU TAKE INTO ACCOUNT WHEN SELECTING NEW TREATMENT OFFERINGS FOR ARTISAN BEAUTÉ? DA: We always look for services and equipment that are safe and effective. Everything we bring into the spa is thoroughly vetted for safety, quality and results. There are always treatments that get a lot of press and publicity, but that is not our interest. These treatments will come and go. Our patients have learned to trust us because of the extensive research we do before recommending any service or product. LP: IF YOU COULD SHARE ONE THING WITH A PATIENT SEARCHING FOR A PLASTIC SURGEON AND/ OR A NEW PROVIDER FOR AESTHETIC TREATMENTS – WHAT WOULD YOU WANT THEM TO KEEP IN MIND? DA: Searching for a plastic surgeon or aesthetician is very personal. The services we provide are intimate and emotional, not just physical. We are dealing with the most private and important parts of our patients’ lives - how they feel about themselves and how they interact with their family, their friends, their world. Trying to help our patients feel beautiful and proud of themselves is a complex process that involves both scientific, technical, and emotional skills. Each patient has to find the provider who they feel understands their needs and desires and has the experience and resources to accomplish those goals. LP: TELL US ABOUT YOUR TEAM AT ARTISAN BEAUTE` DA: The team at Artisan Beauté, just like all of the services and products, has been carefully curated. They are literally the finest aestheticians and support staff available in the city. Each one brings their own unique skills, talents, and vision to the spa. They have different personalities and approaches to their profession, but they all work together as a team and complement one another. The level of expertise and experience is unmatched in Atlanta. ArtisanBeaute.com 770.637.2919 3150 Roswell Rd., Suite B1 18

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Regina’s Farm Kitchen (RFK) in 2016. Not surprisingly, this began

THAT MAKES YOU TICK?

in my family kitchen in Dunwoody. Although I am Iowa-bred, I have

REGINA: I was born and raised on a 200–acre farm in Iowa. My

become a Southern girl at heart.

parents were small business owners. My mother was also a prolific and creative cook. She told my siblings and me that if we expected to eat, we needed to learn how to cook. I enjoyed bonding with my mother in the kitchen learning to create new dishes.

LP: WHY DO YOU LOVE CALLING DUNWOODY HOME? RFK: My husband and I self-employed and live and work in Dunwoody. Our neighborhood is small and the turn-over is infrequent. CONTINUED >

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There are still five or so original families in the 70s neighborhood. We

small-batch treasures. I always use the freshest fruits during Georgia

really like the neighborhood and the convenience to everything you

harvest seasons and ingredients in all my products. I buy all of my

need to be comfortable in the big city. It almost feels like live/work/

fruits from local farmers! In 2018, I won the Good Food Award with

play in this ‘burb called Dunwoody. Our friends have become like fam-

my Strawberry Blueberry Jalapeno Artisan Fruit Spread.

ily as have our neighbors. LP: WHERE CAN WE PUT OUR HANDS ON SOME OF THAT JAM? LP: WE HEARD FROM A LITTLE BIRDIE THAT YOU’RE A FINAL-

RFK:

Our

products

can

purchased

online

IST IN THE 2020 FLAVOR OF GEORGIA FOOD CONTEST.

at ReginasFarmKitchen.com and at local Atlanta boutiques.

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