December 1, 2021
Lifestyle, Feature,
The city is aglow with new and notable happenings this holiday season, so don’t wait to discover your new favorite spot.
Veronica Beard’s resort 2022 collection is put-together yet effortless with its warm and neutral hues; photo courtesy of Veronica Beard
SHOP Made for real women, ready-to-wear brand Veronica Beard brings its unique yet approachable style to Buckhead Village. Its first stand-alone boutique in the Southeast, the new covetable locale is perched right next to Saint-Germain French Bakery & Café. The shop offers the signature Veronica Beard wardrobe—a series of looks that celebrate individuality. Veronica Beard aims to make all women both look and feel their best through initiatives such as #VBGGivesBack, which empowers women to make a difference by giving back to organizations that make the world a better place for all. 211 Buckhead Ave. NE, veronicabeard.com
Fitlife Foods provides healthy meal options without compromising on flavor; photo by Leah Roth
DEVOUR Ever craved a fresh, flavorful, well-balanced meal but dreaded cooking and cleaning the kitchen? Well, Fitlife Foods has answered your prayers, Atlanta. Originally founded in Tampa, Fitlife Foods brings its first brick-and-mortar store outside of Florida to Buckhead. Fitlife Foods offers nutritious pre-portioned meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner and guilt-free midnight snacks. Order on your own or consult with one of the Fitlife Foods Wellness Coaches. Indulge your cravings with a pork bulgogi bowl, miso salmon and creme brulee French toast, and never compromise on a great meal again. 3655 Roswell Road, Ste. 218, eatfitlifefoods.com
Weezie co-founders Lindsey Johnson (left) and Liz Eichholz; photo by Hannah Lozano Photography
PAMPER With the holiday season upon us, there’s no better gift for a loved one than the most luxurious towels in all of Atlanta. Founded by longtime friends Liz Eichholz and Lindsey Johnson, direct-to-consumer brand Weezie recently bowed its first brick-and-mortar retail experience, open through January. Shoppers can discover soft terry towels and robes hand-embroidered in Atlanta. The pop-up is tastefully decorated to give customers an idea of what everything would look like in their own home. It’s time for the towel upgrade you and your loved ones have been waiting for. 56 E. Andrews Drive, weezietowels.com
ANT/DOTE’s sleek and modern interiors elevate the shopping experience; photo courtesy of ANT/DOTE
ENGAGE Insightful, carefully curated and forward-thinking are just three of the ways to describe new retail experience ANT/DOTE. Pronounced antidote, the concept is a new custom-designed, multibrand boutique. Developed by Georgia native and founder of Wish Atlanta Boutique Lauren Amos alongside renowned fashion journalist and founder of fashion magazine StyleZeitgeist Eugene Rabkin, ANT/DOTE aims to broaden the conversation around fashion to become an exchange of culture, rather than a mere commodity. Offering brands that can’t be found anywhere else, such as Marine Serre, Mugler and Act No. 1, ANT/DOTE is a modern masterpiece for fashion lovers who desire quality in everything. 453 Moreland Ave. NE, antidotestyle.com
Be Nice House’s inspiring and versatile space offers the perfect backdrop for endless creative endeavors; photo by Daniel Stabler
CREATE Located in the heart of Atlanta, the Be Nice House is a newly refurbished rentable creative studio and gathering space inspired by the commendable advice left on the side of the building by its previous tenants: “Be Nice.” The result of a two-year passion project, the building offers beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces, including an outdoor courtyard and a rooftop deck with unbeatable views of the city. While the space acts as the elegant headquarters of LOCAL, a fast-growing communications agency, it is also rentable for events, productions, meetings or a simple space to gather, share ideas and build a culture of collaboration. 511 Edgewood Ave. SE, localindustries.com
The exhibit showcases many of Downton Abbey’s most iconic costumes; photo courtesy of Imagine Exhibitions
EXPLORE Experience the world of Mrs. Patmore’s hectic kitchen and the Crawley family’s glamorous dining room at Downton Abbey: The Exhibition, now at Perimeter Pointe in Sandy Springs. The entirely immersive and interactive exhibition includes over 50 original costumes, never-before-seen footage and artifacts from the show. Visitors will also have the chance to learn about British society, culture and fashion in the transformative post-Edwardian period, from World War I to the Roaring ’20s. Sip on a glass of wine or cocktail as you peruse the exhibition and enjoy the incredible sets and costuming that make Downton Abbey so special. 1155 Mount Vernon Highway NE, downtonexhibition.com
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