Education

A Gift for Hospitality and Generosity

Jay Mannelly, Jr. of Brookhaven recognized Article by BuckHaven City Lifestyle staff Marist School awarded the prestigious 2023 St. Peter Chanel Award to J. B. “Jay” Mannelly, Jr. of Brookhaven during its annual St. Peter Chanel Society Recognition Celebration at the Atlanta History Center. Named in honor of the Marist saint martyred for his faith, the St. Peter Chanel Award represents the highest distinction bestowed by Marist School. It recognizes individuals whose unwavering selflessness...

Home + Design

From BuckHaven, With Love

Dear Elouise Article by BuckHaven City Lifestyle staff Brent Ellis is the founder of Dear Elouise, a Buckhead-based boutique creative paper studio, and Buckhead Printery, a custom print shop. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia and worked in advertising before going back to school to study design at Atlanta’s Portfolio Center. She began designing invitations for friends and family, and business took off, leading her to officially launch Dear Elouise in 2015. ...

Arts + Culture

All Hail Volunteers

Article by Tim Small Buckhead Heritage recently announced the recipients of the Belle Turner Lynch Preservation Award and the Bob Helget Award for Outstanding Volunteerism. The organization strives to enhance the quality of life in Buckhead by identifying, preserving, and promoting its historic resources. The Belle Turner Lynch Preservation Award was presented to Audrey Collins and Rhonda Jackson for their work with Piney Grove Cemetery. This annual award recognizes distinguished individuals...

Arts + Culture

Kapow!

Meet Sarah Emerson Article and Photography by My paintings and mural installations present viewers with highly stylized versions of nature using techniques that combine reality with abstraction. I do not try to replicate nature or real space, instead I use the familiar genre of landscape to represent both the physical and emotional conditions that shape our environment. In my imagery I want to create the impression that the horizon is malleable, perpetually transforming and adapting to human...

Arts + Culture

Elyse Defoor's World

Brookhaven artist explores boundaries Photography by David Clifton-Strawn, Elyse Defoor Elyse Defoor is a leader. Let her take you by your hand and lead you into her world where she strives to create unfolding experiences that draw on our unique, but collective human emotions. "As has long been said, and said rightly, the personal is political. I use photography, sculpture, installation, drawing and painting – whatever it takes – to express a variety of conditions faced by the human body and...

Arts + Culture

Beguiling Balenciaga

Article by BuckHaven City Lifestyle staff | Photography by SCAD SCAD FASH presents  Cristóbal Balenciaga: Master of Tailoring , on view now through June 2. Curated exclusively for SCAD FASH, the exhibition will delight lovers of fashion history, presenting precious Balenciaga archival pieces from the late 1940s to 1968—the golden age of the house with the couturier at the helm. Organized in collaboration with the Fondation Azzedine Alaïa, the exhibition features exquisitely preserved...

Arts + Culture

Finding Delight and Healing

Mason Fine Art and The PATH Museum Article by BuckHaven City Lifestyle Staff Located at 764 Miami Circle in Buckhead, Mason Fine Art features exceptional works by local and international artists. Mark Karelson, who also directs Buckhead’s PATH Museum, has owned art galleries for decades. Clients include the High Museum, The Museum of Civil and Human Rights and the Birmingham Museum. Located in Atlanta’s Design District, Mason Fine Art's focus is a continually evolving selection of...

Life + Culture

Three Daughters' Journey

8th annual Strides for Survivors Charity Walk to benefit unique local breast cancer nonprofit Article by Thomas Smith There are few things in life that are more touching or inspirational than seeing an entire family come together to support one of their own during a serious healthcare challenge. That is exactly what Samantha, Lauren, and Emilie Scalise did throughout their mother Stephanie’s breast cancer journey eight years ago. When they learned their mom was cancer-free in the spring of...

Fitness

Yoga and Mental Health

A peek into the journey of local teacher Jamin Gluck Article by Cortney Wilbanks Jamin Gluck’s love affair with yoga began over 15 years ago in Atlanta, where he initially saw the practice as a gentler form of exercise. Little did he know, the mat would become his sanctuary for self-discovery and mental well-being. After high school, Jamin embarked on a journey to Israel, deepening his understanding of mental health and self-care. This pivotal moment marked the beginning of a more intentional...

Beauty

Winter Wellness Spotlight

Recent studies show that massage offers significant benefits beyond relaxation Article by BuckHaven City Lifestyle staff NOW more than ever, people are looking for ways to unplug and unwind from the stress of everyday life. We sat down with The NOW Massage co-founder and chief creative officer Gara Post to discuss the restorative benefits of massage therapy. BCL: What are some of the benefits of massage? Gara Post: Massage can help reduce inflammation, manage stress and anxiety, treat...