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All illustrations by Stuart Holmes Atlanta has always been a city of transplants. In a metro population of six million, about fourteen percent of residents were born in other countries (compared with New Orleans’s seven percent or Nashville’s eight percent). But if the international presence here is sizable, it’s also scattered. You won’t find a Chinatown or Greektown or Little This or That, at least not in the urban core (Gwinnett County does have the nickname Seoul of the South). The most famous strip of immigrant-owned businesses, Buford Highway, is not a singular ethnic enclave but a melting pot. That’s...

Not everyone can own a home with a large walk-in closet, but we can incorporate the same details that make closets glamorous into our own smaller spaces—fancy lighting, painted or papered walls, glass shelving, fun and funky décor. This luxury closet by Jamie Drake has it all and looks like a chic department store dressing room. The polka-dot upholstered bench and golden drama face wall hangings add a touch of whimsy. (Photo: Traditional Home) Clean . . . redo . . . organize Edit your wardrobe. Keep only those things you love and get rid of the rest. Think quality instead of quantity. There’s...

When it comes to creativity, moms have no shortage of inspiration. From unique wall art and heirloom keepsakes to pretty pet accessories, these women are making home, travel and life in general more beautiful. Batik Artwork: Art 4 All Earning her bachelors in fine art and a masters in art education, Abby Paffrath's love for art is evident. Drawing from the nature and wildlife around her home in Jackson Hole, Paffrath uses her skills in the art of Batik to create truly unique prints and products for her company, Art 4 All. The mom of two produces beanies, hats as...

It is not only functional when it comes to holding things together, but also a profound fashion statement. Therefore, it is normal to put on your leather belt frequently. This necessitates the need to maintain it for durability. One of the maintenance routines is cleaning it. How do you clean leather belts? For starters, there is more than one way to clean your leather belt. The best part is that cleaning your leather belt mostly requires using products that are found in a household. One of the methods of cleaning a leather belt is by wiping it down with a...

Not since the debut season of Baywatch have the words “sexy” and “one-piece” belonged to the same sentence, let alone the same garment. But this season, sexy one-piece swimsuits are back with a vengeance, and they’re here to dethrone bikinis as the must-have beachwear silhouette of 2020. Considering floss-style string bikinis are your only other trending option this season, it’s likely many of you will go the one-piece route, and TBH, I don’t blame you. Personally, I like a lil’ coverage at the beach or pool—of course, that doesn’t mean I don’t want to look sexy AF! Luckily, super-hot one-piece...