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By Kristen Soles McCrackin | Photos courtesy of www.bckr.com BCKR-pronounced Backer-may be new to the college sports apparel scene, but its founder Corey Maynard is no stranger to premium products or fan culture. A seasoned marketing and product development executive with experience at YETI Coolers and Ooni Pizza Ovens, Maynard has built his career…
By Kristen Soles McCrackin | Photos courtesy of Bubo Handmade Bubo Handmade derives its name from the owl of the goddess Athena. Owner and leather artist Kristen Faircloth says, “In the movie [Clash of the Titans], this little mechanical owl flies through stuff. When I was little, I always loved that owl …. So,…
By Kristen Soles McCrackin | Photos courtesy of The Avenue Erin Gilmer and Brandy Martin graduated from the University of Georgia in 2000 with degrees in furnishings and interiors and embarked on successful careers in interior design. However, they always dreamed of having their own storefront where they could offer the freshest designs and…
By Kristen Soles McCrackin | Photos courtesy of Betsy Pittard When Betsy Pittard was 16, she took a small job after school with a do-it-yourself (DIY) jewelry bead shop in her hometown of Macon, Ga. Back then, she had no idea it would ignite her life’s passion and become a lucrative career. Instead, she…
By Jennifer McKee | Photos courtesy of Designs by Laurel Leigh For Laurel Gregory, creating art is therapeutic. “It’s a creative relief that I didn’t know I needed,” says Gregory. “It allowed me to decompress.” After the loss of her mother-in-law and a move into a new house, Gregory took a hiatus from her…
By Ashlee Duren | Photos by of Amy J. Owen Jarrett Kemp is hitting her stride with her newest venture. Six months ago, the Athens native bought Appointments at Five, a boutique for the home that specializes in English and French antiques along with a variety of home décor accessories and gifts. Kitty Culpepper…