F&W Style founder Alexandria Alli shares how creating handbags for Beyond the Gates could only happen in Atlanta
On the CBS soap opera Beyond the Gates, cousins Chelsea and Kat launch a line of luxury handbags. In real life, those ChelseaKat handbags are designed by Atlanta's own Alexandria Alli and are available from her F&W Style brand. Alli credits the support she's received in Atlanta to being pivotal to her success.
Behind the scenes of the Biltmore Estate’s holiday transformation
One year on a family visit to Asheville, Lizzie Whitcher fell in love with Biltmore—so much so that she studied floriculture at Texas A&M with hopes of eventually working at the estate. Soon after, she made that dream a reality. In addition to managing decor for events, her team of 10 designers directs the installation of more than 100 trees, hundreds of thousands of lights, and thousands of feet of garland for Christmas at Biltmore.
The Blue Angels Put on a Sky High Spectacle in Pensacola
The thunderous roar of fighter jets is nothing unusual in Pensacola, Florida, known as the “Cradle of Aviation.” Founded in 1914, Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola was the first of its kind in the United States, marking the beginning of formal schooling for aviators.
Orange wine is having a moment—and Atlanta is embracing it
Though many consider it a recent fad, orange wine is actually crafted using an ancestral technique first developed centuries ago in Georgia (the Eastern European country). Propelled by a renewed global interest in low-intervention, low-impact wine practices, which the style often aligns with, orange wine is undergoing a resurgence, especially in Atlanta.
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The team behind Michelin-starred Mujo is launching an intimate Japanese restaurant in Buckhead
Located in the new Ninetynine West Paces apartment building, Koshu Club will serve a concise, a la carte menu featuring charcoal-grilled seafood and meats, as well as small plates and sashimi. Wine, sake, and Japanese cocktails will also play a large role. It’s slated to open in February.
British clothing brand Boden chooses Avalon for its first U.S. store
Boden, the United Kingdom-based women’s and children’s brand, launched its first U.S. concept store this week at Avalon. While the brand has been in the U.S. via its online direct-to-consumer sales for many years, this is its first brick-and-mortar in the country.
Artful interiors define a custom-built home near historic Decatur Square
Ashley Malone, a principal designer for boutique design firm Studio Wellington, was thrilled when her clients wanted to infuse their new custom-built, Craftsman-style home near historic Decatur Square with color. But the husband-and-wife homeowners had one caveat: no warm tones.
Six remarkable historic figures that every Jekyll Island visitor should know
Jekyll Island’s modern history is among the most storied in the South. Since General James Oglethorpe colonized it in 1733, the island has experienced four distinct periods: the Colonial Era, the Plantation Era, the Club Era, and the State Era. Here’s a look at six people across the eras who played major roles in creating the Jekyll Island now enjoyed by more than 3 million visitors a year.
Review: The Nan Thai mother-daughter duo redefines fine dining
Chef Nan Niyomkul is a towering figure in Atlanta cuisine with her signature restaurant, Nan Thai Fine Dining. But there’s a new Nan Thai in town where Chef Nan’s daughter, DeeDee, is walking in her mother’s footsteps with her newest restaurant, Nan Thai Buckhead. The restaurants have similar names, similar menus, and the same core aesthetic: fine dining, Thai style.
See the sugary showstoppers that won this year’s National Gingerbread House Competition
The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa welcomed back the National Gingerbread Competition this year after Hurricane Helene forced a cancellation in 2024. The celebrated holiday tradition returned stronger than ever, with 235 entries representing 25 states across the country—the most in the event's history.
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Artful interiors define a custom-built home near historic Decatur Square
Ashley Malone, a principal designer for boutique design firm Studio Wellington, was thrilled when her clients wanted to infuse their new custom-built, Craftsman-style home near historic Decatur Square with color. But the husband-and-wife homeowners had one caveat: no warm tones.
Behind the scenes of the Biltmore Estate’s holiday transformation
One year on a family visit to Asheville, Lizzie Whitcher fell in love with Biltmore—so much so that she studied floriculture at Texas A&M with hopes of eventually working at the estate. Soon after, she made that dream a reality. In addition to managing decor for events, her team of 10 designers directs the installation of more than 100 trees, hundreds of thousands of lights, and thousands of feet of garland for Christmas at Biltmore.
Orange wine is having a moment—and Atlanta is embracing it
Though many consider it a recent fad, orange wine is actually crafted using an ancestral technique first developed centuries ago in Georgia (the Eastern European country). Propelled by a renewed global interest in low-intervention, low-impact wine practices, which the style often aligns with, orange wine is undergoing a resurgence, especially in Atlanta.
Review: The Nan Thai mother-daughter duo redefines fine dining
Chef Nan Niyomkul is a towering figure in Atlanta cuisine with her signature restaurant, Nan Thai Fine Dining. But there’s a new Nan Thai in town where Chef Nan’s daughter, DeeDee, is walking in her mother’s footsteps with her newest restaurant, Nan Thai Buckhead. The restaurants have similar names, similar menus, and the same core aesthetic: fine dining, Thai style.
The Blue Angels Put on a Sky High Spectacle in Pensacola
The thunderous roar of fighter jets is nothing unusual in Pensacola, Florida, known as the “Cradle of Aviation.” Founded in 1914, Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola was the first of its kind in the United States, marking the beginning of formal schooling for aviators.
The team behind Michelin-starred Mujo is launching an intimate Japanese restaurant in Buckhead
Located in the new Ninetynine West Paces apartment building, Koshu Club will serve a concise, a la carte menu featuring charcoal-grilled seafood and meats, as well as small plates and sashimi. Wine, sake, and Japanese cocktails will also play a large role. It’s slated to open in February.
Two years after The Reserve at LaVista Walk apartment complex burned down, residents still seek answers and atonement
On the cold night of November 10, 2023, The Reserve at LaVista Walk apartment complex went up in flames. Birthday fireworks led to a three-alarm fire that displaced more than 300 residents. It's one of three major roof fires that have destroyed Atlanta apartment complexes since 2020.
