features
10 DÉCOR Design expert Jeanette Culling,
owner of the East Cobb boutique the Pineapple
Porch, knows how to style a space. They just
might have the perfect piece for your home.
14 REAL ESTATE Last year, home owners
sold and bought properties at record-breaking
prices, and Cobb County is no exception. Take a
look at the 10 most expensive homes sold in
Cobb in 2021.
24 RECIPES From pimento cheese
sandwiches to homemade saltines, Deborah
Johnson has the Southern apps to satisfy the
cravings of any guest this summer.
39 HISTORIC HOME Once the childhood
home of Marietta Mayor Steve Tumlin, this
historic homestead in old Marietta has a new
look, thanks to its owner, interior designer
Melinda Heidt. Check out the new look of this
renovation that may inspire a reno of your own.
every issue
8 Letter from the Editor
44 Author Q&A
47 News & Noteworthy
52 May Releases
55 Cobb Scene
66 Now & Then
Contents
APRIL/MAY 2022 • VOLUME 18 I SSUE 3
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COVER STORY
Glennda Baker might have a following of more than 600,000
on TikTok, but this viral social media star is a realtor first and
foremost. The owner of her own real estate agency, Baker has sold
some of the most expensive homes in Cobb in 2021. Check out our
cover story about Baker’s journey as one of the best in her field and
how she gained a cult following online.
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6 COBB LIFE | APRIL 2022