Butler's Pantries are no longer just for homes with actual butlers. Typically located between the dining room and kitchen, a butler's pantry is a serving and storage room, generally for glassware and silver. In earlier times European butlers would actually sleep in the butler's pantry to keep a watchful eye over the family's silver. These days butler's pantries are making[...]
With the state of the current economy it is convenient to live in a community where you can live, work and play. Atlanta has several new home communities that offer such a convenience. The Astoria at The Aramore on Peachtree Road is located in the living room of Atlanta between Buckhead and Midtown. Residents of The Astoria are an elevator ride[...]
According to Forbes magazine, retirees can get more bang for their retirement buck in Atlanta, which ranks 9th among top U.S. cities where affordable housing, low cost of living and decent job prospects are available for retirees. The ranking took into consideration the following: the number of people over age 65 who are employed, net migration for people over 65 and[...]
It's pretty common knowledge that many Atlantans are entertaining out-of-town guests this weekend. Since these visitors do not live in Atlanta, it is up to us natives to show them the unique holiday traditions that our amazing city has to offer. One of them is the 2008 Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Christmas House. By taking your guests to the Christmas[...]
Experience the best of Intown living at Brock Built's newest Atlanta townhome community, Huff Heights. This great urban community is located in Atlanta's new Westside neighborhood West Town. This great location puts Huff Heights at the center of everything! With close proximity to downtown Atlanta, Midtown and Buckhead, residents will be able to enjoy all the galleries, boutiques and restaurants the[...]
Synergy Lake Oconee, LLC is proud to announce the groundbreaking of Lake Oconee’s newest lakefront community, Kingston on Lake Oconee. Located just minutes off of I-20 in Buckhead, Georgia, in the heart of Georgia’s lake country, Kingston on Lake Oconee is a gated lakefront community located on the shores of Lake Oconee in Morgan and Putnam counties. The[...]
Pamper me! Our lives have become hectic. Atlanta homeowners are seeking ways to uncomplicate life and find time to enjoy quality time without worrying about picking up the dry cleaning, ordering dinner or scheduling tickets for a play. Concierge Services are offered at many of Atlanta's finest communities. Here is a sampling: Twenty-four hour concierge will be offered at Avignon at[...]
Outdoor living has become a huge selling point for developers and builders. As homeowners seek ways to connect to nature and each other in an effort to roll back the clock to simpler times, several Atlanta area communities offer outdoor fireplaces where homeowners gather to make smores, roast hotdogs or watch the stars. A firepit at Sharp Residential's Parkstone in Forsyth[...]
Atlantans love their pets. A big back yard or fenced area for the beloved dog is often a major consideration in purchasing a home. Many Atlanta developers and builders have taken the happiness of the family pet into consideration and offer dog parks, walking trails and other dog friendly amenities in new home communities. The newly launched Atlanta Petz magazine recently[...]