i HEART the beehive

no city is complete without its fashionable trendster boutique of household accessories, kitsch greeting cards, and superfluous finds. however, rarely have i visited such an inspiring concept store like the beehive co-op in the heart of atlanta. almost every piece in the store is designed locally, then displayed in a little niche of this veritable co-op. although the pieces (now don't lose me here) consist of women's and children's clothing, handbags, jewelry, ceramics, cards and wrapping, and on and on-- they are not just the season's most fashionable well-made handicrafts. oh no. unlike other places of its kind, the excellent design is evident; and the care of the staff and artists doesn't go unnoticed. well-designed and one-of-a-kind pieces are the HEART and soul of this happy little homemaker's hotspot. well--it's pretty cool if you're not a homemaker, too.