By Kathy Vogeltanz The real estate market is no longer stalled, but homeowners are much more likely to work with what they already have. And the homebuyers that are house shopping are making more informed choices. For owners and buyers alike, the focus is on quality, sustainability and comfort. These aren’t new concepts, but they’ve […]
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‘Grow’ documentary now on DVD, iTunes
When the former L.A. based hipster photography team Anthony-Masterson moved to Atlanta in 2005, the overwhelming response from friends was ”Why Atlanta?” “We wanted to experience a different part of the country,” says Christine Anthony, half of the wife/husband team. “Owen is from New York, I’m from L.A., we met in San Francisco in the […]
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Reclaiming Design: Artist gets back to basics using local materials
By Collin Kelley Editor Leaving a bad job experience is often the key to unlocking a new career. Mike Carpenter said he could feel his creativity draining away as he sat in a cubicle for two years working on CD-ROM development. MDC Interiors was born shortly thereafter, along with a startling array of furniture made […]
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Decatur’s Oakhurst Garden becomes Wylde Center
The Oakhurst Community Garden Project has a new name: Wylde Center. The change was made to honor the late Sally Wylde, who founded the garden 15 years ago. “We are ‘Wylde’ about our new branding, and we know it captures the heart of our organization – and our founder – more carefully and thoughtfully,” said […]
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Worm Theory: Creative composting for the kitchen or garden
By Alana Adams A vermiculture bin can be a great addition to a kitchen or garden if you want a creative way to compost. A vermiculture bin is designed to break down vegetation using live worms to do the work. It is fun and easy to make and it does not require a lot of […]
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North Georgia sees uptick in vacationers and investors
By Kathy Vogeltanz Atlantans who dream of a home in the mountains, take heed: this may be the time to get serious about buying property in north Georgia. What’s the draw of the north Georgia mountains? For a start, there’s the Chattahoochee National Forest, covering close to 750,000 acres. In addition to breathtaking views and […]
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Green Insider: Smog season safety
By Laura Turner Seydel When parents think about summertime in Atlanta, we like to picture relaxed evenings at the ball field and neighborhood swimming pool. However, summertime also signals ozone season, when intense sunlight and heat converts a mixture of tailpipe and power plant emissions and other chemicals into unhealthy smog. Many parents are aware […]
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Green Cleaning: A DIY Guide
By Priscilla Alarcon With the array of eco-friendly products that are now on the market, you may be wondering what you should do to lead a greener lifestyle. Making the switch to green cleaning in your home does not mean purchasing expensive specialty products. For about one-tenth of the cost of commercial products, you can […]
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Perspectives in Architecture: A Saturday with Architects
By Melody Harclerode Since my husband works in the field of architecture and my 8-year-old daughter wants to be a designer, our family vacations often necessitate a tour of historical or interesting buildings. We enjoy seeing architecture with innovative spaces, beautiful features and rich history. A visit inside certain landmarks, such as the Biltmore House […]
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Composting at Home: Why is makes sense – and cents!
By Mary Harrington The City of Atlanta collects over 30,000 tons of yard and garden debris (such as leaves, grass, and branches) each year from residential curbside customers. Yard debris collected by city trucks is taken to a central site where a private contractor chips it. Once the material is chipped it becomes the property […]