It’s no mystery to me why people are drawn to Honey Nail Salon and Boutique like bees to a hoppin’ hive. This lovely nail salon, located in the Buckhead area of Atlanta, is similar in style and feel to your hippest friends’ living room, with pampering nail services thrown in. You get there and you don’t want to leave.

The mother-earth-meets-California-chic décor echoes owner Holly Reeves LaCascia’s sensibilities. Her space promotes a relaxed and pampered atmosphere which happily coexists with environmentally friendly products and daily work practices. Brown, cream, and yellow tones create a charmingly stylish backdrop for pillows, art, and other accessories that have obviously been hand-selected with care. LaCascia is the mastermind behind the décor, and she put her interior design background to work creating the salon. Her expertise is evident in the ambiance she’s created.

While soaking up the lovely décor at Honey, I’m also soaking my nails in my choice of scented soaking salts, part of the Honey Fingers manicure. Getting this long-lasting manicure, while enjoying herbal tea and the great tunes played at Honey, is a great way to reward yourself for simply living. Though I usually bring my own bottle of polish in case I need a touchup, Honey uses Toluene, Formaldehyde and cruelty-free nail polish. The salon is thoroughly dedicated to health and wellness in every way.

As if the superior nail services weren’t enough, don’t miss the tempting boutique, also housed within the space. Unique jewelry, handbags, and other organic products dance before your eager eyes. LaCascia handpicks everything and can usually tell you a little story about each item in the current inventory. I once witnessed a mother/daughter team complete an entire Christmas shopping list here—it was inspiring!