The Golden State is bringing summer early to Atlanta, with four new West Coast staples and more.
Jenni Kayne will be located in Buckhead Village and carry a mix of minimalistic home goods and apparel; photo courtesy of brand
Located in Buckhead Village, California lifestyle brand Jenni Kayne brings West Coast simplicity to the always buzzing city. Each item is created with a focus on neutrals and attention to detail, and stands the test of time as it’s intended to go from season to season. Find cult favorites such as slip dresses, pillows or candles in its 14th brick-and-mortar store. 3035 Peachtree Road NE, Ste. C308, jennikayne.com
Rothy’s The Driver style, shown here in colors Limon and Martini, is part of its new spring collection; photo courtesy of brand
Sustainable with a splash of indulgence, West Coast footwear and accessories brand Rothy’s is bringing a high-class concierge shopping experience to Westside Provisions District. Founded in 2012 by Stephen Hawthornthwaite and Roth Martin, the brand’s goal is to make eco-friendly materials into wardrobe staples. The new 899-square-foot retail space is constructed with FSC-certified wood, 100% recycled paint and other environmentally conscious materials. Shop the specially curated collection of handbags, shoes and accessories that look as good as they feel. 1210 Howell Mill Road NW, Ste. 104, rothys.com
The loaded nachos and Surfer’s burrito from The Queso Shop; photo courtesy of brand
Queso on the go is now achievable with Yumbii owner Carson Young’s latest quest, The Queso Shop. The West Coast-cool aesthetic designed by Lindsay Denman invites taco lovers to indulge in fresh queso, taco shop guac, pico de gallo and a Mexican rotisserie chicken family meal that lets you make your own tacos from an entire rotisserie chicken. Don’t forget your PIN when ordering through its self-service kiosk, better known as the taco ATM. 2907 N. Druid Hills Road NE, thequesotruck.com
Second floor of Merge Home Design & Showroom which features the main design studio; photo by Patrick Heagney
Merge Home Design and Showroom—the latest venture by successful Atlanta interior designer Marty Mason—has officially opened its doors in the Westside Design District. Filled with inspiring brands and forward-thinking designs, Merge is the lovely marriage of Mason’s former Collected Home stores and high-end vintage destination Savvy Snoot, alongside his design services. This new custom-built location features three floors, each showcasing a unique style and capturing Mason’s belief in mixing elements to create one-of-a-kind spaces—which he calls the merged look. Clients can shop a myriad of high-end furniture lines, original art, lighting, rugs, wall coverings and more. 1400 Howell Mill Road, mergehome.com
The lobby and lounge area of the new space housed in The Encore; photo by Cooper Cary
Migrating from the West Coast, Airbnb is making West Midtown its East Coast Technical Hub. The popular lodging marketplace will acquire three levels of office space in The Encore, a creative loft and mixed-use space housed in the greater development, The Interlock. “With the opening of the Atlanta Tech Hub, we will continue our work developing community partnerships in the city to expand entrepreneurship opportunities and create pathways for Atlanta residents to pursue careers in technology,” says a rep from the company. 1115 Howell Mill Road NW, airbnb.com
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