Classic Style
By Jennifer McKee | Photos courtesy of Lily Smith A lifelong passion for making jewelry and working with her hands led UGA grad Lily Smith down the path of small business ownership in 2018. Smith is the owner and jeweler behind Lily Smith Studio, and creates vibrantly colored earrings, necklaces, rings and trinket dishes…
Read More
By Hailea Boykin | Photos by Heather Crouse Photography In December 2019 Tatum Williams was inspired to create unique clothing her children would wear. Her idea came naturally, but there was one twist; she needed a business partner with a passion for fabric patterning and design. “I was thinking, ‘To successfully create this brand…
Read More
By Hailea Boykin | Photos provided by Nicole Broadnax Clothes can say a lot about a person, but what’s most important is feeling comfortable in them. Whether these outfits make your confidence soar, bring you out of your comfort zone or help spice up a typical weekday, it’s important to focus on what makes you,…
Read More
There’s nothing like talking to someone who makes clothes for a living to gain a greater appreciation for what I put on my body every day. Austin Stubbs, owner, maker, marketer, designer and wearer of all hats is the man behind Whiskey Stitched, a former brick-and-mortar Athens-based jean company now found on Instagram and Facebook…
Read More
Wendy and Jeff Ritchey founded their company, Next Kitchen and Bath, while preparing and cooking countless meals during quarantine. Jeff, a Georgia Southern graduate with a degree in building construction, is a licensed general contractor in more than 20 states. Wendy, an Athens native, was a designer for one of Atlanta’s premier residential design firms…
Read More
Laura Templin is the closest anyone can get to a real-life mermaid. Having spent majority of her life in the water as a young girl, Templin says she feels more comfortable in her bathing suit than in normal clothes. Her dedication to the water started at the age of four. “My mother was my coach,”…
Read More
By Hailea Boykin | Photos of courtesy of Hable Construction Sisters Susan and Katharine Hable founded their design company, Hable Construction, in 1999 with the goal of bringing practicality, sophistication and timelessness to all of their textile work. Since then, Hable has expanded their studio in Athens, Ga, to create custom designs, furniture and fine…
Read More
By Ashlee Duren | Photos of courtesy of K.A. Artist Shop Kristen Ashley’s world is filled with color. Literally. Her innate sense of creativity eventually evolved into The K.A. Artist Shop, a multifaceted artistic hub. Located off downtown N. Jackson Street, Ashley opened her store in November 2014 and has carefully curated a vast selection…
Read More
By Ashlee Duren | Photos of courtesy of Steel + Plank Kelley Bishop is committed to helping others live well. As owner of Steel + Plank, a local furniture store, she has poured her passion into designing a line that is not only beautiful, but comfortable as well. Pieces of furniture she had been unable…
Read More
By Ashlee Duren | Photography by Yvonne Niemann Photography Most wedding planners and bridal experts will tell you that the invitation is the first impression your guests receive about your big day. The invitation truly sets the stage for your wedding. Amanda Eldridge, owner of Eldridge Stationers, couldn’t agree more. “In today’s DIY world, brides…
Read More