Home + Design

True Green

Curb appeal? Yes! Earth-friendly? You got it! Article by Roswell City Lifestyle Staff | Photography by Audra Melton Would you like your yard to be the leader of the pack? Do you love the planet? Your yard could be a regenerative and sustainable outdoor space - a thriving, organic eco-paradise that contributes to protecting biodiversity, building soil, restoring the water cycle, and growing food, medicine, and pollinator habitat. For over 10 years, Shades of Green has transformed outdoor...

March 2024

Arts + Culture

The Ultimate Gift

Music for all, from YSML Article by Tracey Shell The Young Men’s Service League (YMSL) Johns Creek chapter selected the Atlanta Music Project (AMP) as its Ultimate Gift service project for 2023/2024. The YMSL Ultimate Gift Project, inspired by the novel of the same name by Jim Stoval, began in 2010 with the intent of providing an act of service for philanthropy that it may otherwise not have had the manpower or resources to do for itself, while also growing the hearts and lives of young men in...

March 2024

Fitness

Catchball Catching Fire

Atlanta women ignite a new sports craze Article by Noa Guttman Move over, pickleball! There's a new queen of the court, and her name is catchball. This isn't your childhood backyard toss. It's a dynamic, inclusive sport taking Metro Atlanta by storm, empowering adult women over the age of 25 from all backgrounds and skill levels to unleash their inner athlete and discover a new, exciting, vibrant community. Forget the rigid structures of traditional women's sports. Catchball champions...

March 2024

Arts + Culture

Wardrobe Wonders

Investment pieces to last a lifetime Article by Robanne Shulman Most people wear only 20 percent of their wardrobe, so be intentional with your closet edit as well as your investment pieces. Only keep what you wear, what fits, investment pieces and quality pieces.   A great blazer  -  A killer black or navy blazer to throw over a sharp white tee with denim and you will instantly look on-point.   ShopTBoutique.com Minimal sneakers - The sleek white sneaker has become a relatively new...

March 2024

Arts + Culture

To You, From You

Top ways Americans are investing in themselves in 2024 Article by Matt Zajechowski Look out 2024, because Americans are coming in hot—though hopefully not so hot that it sets off the smoke alarm for the 84% of us cooking and baking this year.  New Year’s resolutions aren’t always about cutting carbs or hitting the gym. A recent Preply survey found that, for many Americans, 2024’s “New Me” is all about picking up new skills. And thanks to the never-ending tutorials on platforms like YouTube...

March 2024

Life + Culture

Learning, Mentoring, Repeat

Meet entrepreneur and Student Leadership Johns Creek grad, Sid Balaga Photography by Aryelle Perez How did you first hear about SLJC? I first heard about Student Leadership Johns Creek (SLJC) seven years ago when I was a freshman at Chattahoochee High School. In addition to it being a holy grail of an opportunity to add to my resume for colleges, I knew it was a hyper-competitive, two-year program for the public high school students in Johns Creek to engage in an immersive government...

March 2024

Arts + Culture

Investing in Community

Article and Photography by What happens when you receive a donation of 2,000 pounds of bulk beef from a local grocery store, but you don’t have the commercial kitchen space, manpower or expertise to break it down and prepare it?  Call in the chefs!  When A & S Culinary Concepts in Johns Creek found out about this dilemma, they volunteered to help ensure local families in need would benefit from this generous donation to North Fulton Community Charities. A & S Culinary assembled an incredible...

March 2024

Fitness

Active Mentoring

Article by Tryphose Asra Girls on the Run Georgia is a nonprofit that offers afterschool programs to strengthen third-to-eighth-grade girls’ social, emotional, physical, and behavioral skills. The evidence-based curriculum helps participants build confidence, deepen relationships and successfully navigate life experiences. The 12-week program incorporates physical activity to unlock essential life skills, encourage personal development, foster meaningful connections with others as well as...

March 2024

Home + Design

Pretty in Prestwick

This home is equal parts quality and warmth. Article by Johns Creek City Lifestyle staff The phrase, "home is where the heart is" is a timeless adage that rings true for most of us. However, the concept of home is not confined to the physical space we live in, but rather it encompasses the community in which we lead our day-to-day lives. It's where we connect with neighbors, make lifelong memories, where we celebrate milestones, and where we find comfort and solace. Nestled in the heart of...

February 2024

Home + Design

Replant, Renovate and Restore

A huge landscaping job left no stone unturned. Article by Sue G. Collins Presented with a wish list a mile long, fueled by a desire to reuse every living thing on the property while adding a substantial deck and hobby workspace and bringing a cracked driveway back to life, Brennan and Michaela Nicholson charged forth with a plan. The company they built, Scenic South Landscape and Design, had been hired to consult on and complete an extensive residential project. The homeowner wanted a yard...

February 2024