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With an eye toward the future, these trendsetters are placing a new twist on traditional experiences.

STAY Previously the W Atlanta Midtown, The Starling is inspired under its new identity by the creativity of the starling bird residing in nearby Piedmont Park. The hotel maintains its vivacity in Lantana, a food and beverage lobby lounge spotlighting a floral design, velvet accents, and black and gold details. Culinary expertise is led by Cole Pate, previously the executive chef at Atlanta favorites The Southern Gentleman and Gypsy Kitchen. “We aim to embody our city’s edge and energy while infusing a bold sense of bespoke consideration to be a home for the larger Atlanta community and the next generation of travelers,” says Kathryn Day, The Starling’s general manager. 188 14th St. NE, thestarling.com

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WEAR “Waiting several days to get your dry cleaning done is now a thing of the past,” says Nishant Jain, CEO of Atlanta-based Presso, a first-of-its-kind high-tech, self-cleaning dry-cleaning machine. Broadstone Upper Westside is the first apartment community in the world to offer Presso. In the app, users access a menu of laundry and cleaning services. With AI and robotics, Presso uses pressurized steam, organic sanitizer and a patent-pending stretch technology to instantly clean and restore clothes. Using three times less electricity and seven times less water than traditional dry cleaners, Presso is the dry cleaning of the future. getpresso.com

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SHOP After revolutionizing the jewelry industry with an online business model, Blue Nile is expanding its roster of physical locations to include its first showroom in the state of Georgia at Lenox Square. A leader in handcrafted engagement rings and fine jewelry, Blue Nile maintains a philosophy focused on maximum sparkle, diamond education and passionate experts. “With enhanced features like private consultation rooms for one-on-one appointments with a Blue Nile personal jeweler, we’ve created a premium experience for our clients,” says Sean Kell, CEO of Blue Nile. Clients can look, touch and try on its extensive variety of jewelry, diamonds, gemstones and precious metals, or put their own twist on pieces with the Build Your Own Diamond Jewelry custom process. 3393 Peachtree Road NE, Ste. 4045, bluenile.com

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RELAX With its newest flagship location, Woodhouse Spa is bringing the latest treatments for health, well-being and a renewed spirit to Buckhead. Escape the noise of the city and recenter while sipping a soothing tea in the Quiet Room, or experience halotherapy in the spa’s Dry Salt Sanctuary to clear thoughts, skin and lungs. A pioneer in mood care, Woodhouse focuses on the individual client to tailor spa treatments specifically for each person’s lifestyle needs, ensuring their holistic approach lasts long after treatment. Says Stacey Howell, Woodhouse Spa Buckhead’s co-owner and general manager, “We are agents providing part of our clients’ self-care. We encourage connectivity with touch, positive energy, balance, calm, resiliency and rejuvenation.” 65 Irby Ave. NW, Ste. 106, woodhousespas.com