Entertaining

A male chef in a tan apron and a woman wearing a black t-shirt that says "ATLANTA RAISED" and a red apron laugh while preparing food in a bright kitchen.

The Art of Entertaining

An intimate dinner party pays homage to passion and purpose

Marble-topped bar cart styled with a small, ornate Christmas tree, bottles of spirits and mixers, a pitcher of ice, and floral arrangements.

Season’s Gatherings

From traditional to minimalist, these stylish holiday table settings will keep guests talking long after the last glass of Champagne has been poured

Dining room with a table set for a holiday meal, featuring chairs adorned with wreaths and red bows, a floral centerpiece, and paneled walls.

Merry & Bright

Bountiful and beautiful, this skirted round table beckons guests with a mix of cottage charm and holiday happiness

Peach dining room with a round table set for dinner, bamboo chairs with orange cushions, and a large crystal chandelier.

Oh, What Fun!

Dressing down the formal dining room doesn’t have to mean sacrificing style. Bill Ingram reveals the ultimate high-low mix

Covered patio with a dining table and chairs, draped in lush green vines, with sheer white curtains in the background.

Beholder of Beauty

In her debut book, An Eye for Beauty, designer Beth Webb explores the nuances of the five senses, and how her designed environments evoke them. We traveled to Costa Rica with Webb to experience and embrace these emotions

Three servers stand behind a dark granite bar with a black and white damask patterned wall behind them. Two large crystal chandeliers hang overhead. Red floral arrangements are on either side of the bar.

Entertaining Legend

Legendary Events’ unstoppable Tony Conway brings luxury to life at his newest event venue, Flourish.

Table setting with blue crystal glasses, silver cutlery, floral patterned plates, and a monogrammed napkin.

The Essence of Entertaining

What does a well-set table look like during the holiday season? Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles enlisted four area designers to put their personal stamp on entertaining with style and ease. The results are both smashing and unexpected. Cheers!

Glass greenhouse with white trim and pitched roof, set in a lush green landscape with trees in the background. People are seated inside at tables.

Labor of Love

Summerland farm, the Cartersville, Georgia, home of Anne Quatrano and Clifford Harrison, yields enviable bounty each summer. The crisp colors and intense flavors of freshly plucked ingredients prove a thrillingly tangible reward for the patient restaurateurs, whose passion for preparation is the key to industry longevity.