Buckhead is famous for its fantastic shopping! Hit the mall, the quaint local boutiques or the galleries. The opportunities to find everything from eclectic fashion to home décor, from homemade art to polished designer threads, are staggering. Buckhead has it all! Lenox Square Mall and Phipps Plaza 3393 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA - (404) 233-7575 (Lenox) 3500 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA - (404) 262-7802 (Phipps) Satisfy your urge to shop for the finest in fashion at these two major malls. Lenox carries many of your favorite brands at larger-than-normal stores, and Phipps caters to the high-end customer who needs the latest designer trends. Lenox has classic department stores such as Neiman Marcus, Macy’s, and Bloomingdale’s, as well as more contemporary lines as Abercrombie & Fitch, Banana Republic, and even an Apple store! Phipps carries such lines as Versace, Jimmy Choo, Gucci, and Armani. There’s a shuttle (the Shopper’s Chauffeur) connecting the two malls, so you don’t have to worry about crossing busy Peachtree Rd. Miami Circle Design District Miami Circle at Piedmont Road Atlanta, GA 30324 Conveniently close to the Lindbergh Station (MARTA), this street has become a mecca for anyone seeking quirky, fun, and beautiful décor. Much like upper King Street in Charleston, this area of town concentrates on the design elements of stylish living, and spiffing up house and home with new items and classic antiques. Make an afternoon of it – you’ll be delighted by the treasures you find! artefacto 3050 Peachtree Rd NW Ste 150 Atlanta, GA 30305 (404) 926-0004 Furniture and home décor fans, unite! This amazing store offers furniture with clean, modern lines and minimalistic presentation. You will want absolutely everything and not be able to choose! The best of art deco (and art noveau flairs) have been pared down to the best furniture you’ve seen. Ikea will never look the same after you’ve witnessed the artistry that goes into the goods here. Bring a measuring tape, a fat wallet, and prepare to revamp your pad. Sage 37 West Paces Ferry Rd Atlanta, GA 30305 (404) 233-8280 Monday – Friday 11am- 8 pm, Saturday 10 am – 8 pm, Sunday 12 pm – 6 pm Couture-looking fashion without the couture prices! Local artists hand-craft funky and fun accessories, so you can also support local artists as well as a local business! Atlanta native Shannon Kitchens is devoted to finding fun, trendy pieces on her monthly visits to L.A. vendors. She keeps the stock of each piece relatively small, so you can rest assured that your hot new fashion find will not be seen on every girl on the block. East Village The Bucktown East Village refers to the area enclosed by Peachtree Rd, Peachtree Avenue, and Piedmont Road. This fun neighborhood boasts a large number of restaurants and bars, as well as a wide variety of adorable boutiques, galleries, jewelry, and gifts. Wander around the Village for the afternoon, and then drop in for fantastic food at one of many great restaurants in the area. Special thanks to Wikipedia, Sage, Artefacto, Yahoo Travel, Creative Loafing, and Buckhead.net
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