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ATLANTA HOMES & LIFESTYLES

DECEMBER 2012

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

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CONTENTS DECEMBER 2012

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HOLIDAY SPIRIT Designer Suzanne Kasler brings seasonal style to her Buckhead home

LEAP OF FAITH Layered like a living inspiration board, the home of two local style arbiters takes the holidays to new heights

COTTAGE CHRISTMAS In a nearly century-old farmhouse in Atlanta, holiday decorating is a reflection of the home itself: casual and uncontrived

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JOYEUX NOEL A Westside pop-up shop ushers in the season with simply natural French sophistication

FAVORITE SPACES The six winning rooms from this year’s design contest

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CALENDAR A slew of evocative art shows around town NAOMI Our woman about town reflects on the past year FOOD In conversation with Suzanne Vizethann of Buttermilk Kitchen; holiday cooking classes and more 26 TRAVEL AH&L heads to Cape Town, South Africa, to check out— and check into—three of its chicest hotels. 80 ETC. Marcia celebrates the season in comfort

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Editor’s Letter Ad Index & Web Links

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WELCOME Whether your home is whispering for a

subtle seasonal change or a daring design update, the holidays are a great time to try something new. Maybe it’s as simple as adding a sprig of mistletoe and a bough of red berries. Or perhaps your living room is calling for a veritable forest of greenery. Whatever your style, the three homes in this month’s issue feature unique takes on the season: classic, contemporary and, well, simply charming. If you want to see some holiday decorating ideas in real life, visit our Christmas House, which continues through December 9. The showhouse features the work of a dozen of the South’s top designers, and I’d love to see you there.Visit AtlantaChristmasHouse.com for details.

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Joyeux NOEL

A Westside pop-up shop ushers in the season naturally, with a French twist This holiday season, the gift of inspiration is beautifully wrapped up with a burlap bow at Boutique de Noel, a pop-up shop at White Provision. Here, ﬂoral and garden designer Marie-Laure Coste Dujols of Le Jardin Francais, known for her striking arrangements for high-end hotels like the Loews Atlanta Hotel, is offering her elegant, organic Christmas creations. Open since Thanksgiving and continuing through December 15, it’s the ideal way to jumpstart holiday decorating.

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CLOCKWISE, FROM RIGHT: THE BOUTIQUE’S SIGNATURE FRESH AND PRESERVED WREATHS AND GARLANDS NEED LITTLE ADORNMENT. “DURING THE HOLIDAYS, I LOVE TO MAKE FRESH FRUITS COVERED WITH CANDLE WAX,” SAYS COSTE DUJOLS. “THEY LAST SO LONG, AND THE WAX GIVES THEM A FROSTED LOOK.” SHE SPENDS COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF TIME CHOOSING THE PERFECT CONTAINERS FOR POTTED BULBS, SUCH AS THESE PAPERWHITES.

One-of-a-kind wreaths are handmade with round frames covered in layers of wet newspaper and moss, so that the natural materials stay hydrated and fresh, then dry slowly, preserving the majority of the wreath for next year. “And pine cone wreaths last forever. I have one at my house that’s been hanging outside continuously for eight years,” says Coste Dujols, who loves to collect different varieties of pine cones.

Coste Dujols has been stockpiling special ﬁ nds for the holidays, using bark-covered wire, beautiful twines, and unique linen and burlap ribbons to embellish nature. The designer’s delicate ornaments, made with materials such as lichen, bark, nuts and cloves, evoke an ancient Christmas spirit. Other simple adornments, such as white starﬁsh with a thin cotton ribbon, add shots of ethereal light to an average evergreen tree.

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’TIS THE SEASON Marie-Laure Coste Dujols shares a few of her holiday essentials

Flowers Hellebores niger (Christmas Rose) and double bloom amaryllis.

Food My Christmas Eve meal must start with raw oysters. Confection My brother is a French baker, and I always ask him to bring marrons glacés, which are candied chestnuts only available at Christmas and painstaking to make. Childhood

decor We’d make little THE WREATHS ARE ALL HANDMADE WITH EXTRA LAYERS OF MOISTURERETAINING MATERIALS TO INSURE THEY STAY FRESH AND DRY SLOWLY. THROUGHOUT THE BOUTIQUE, SMALL ORNAMENTS AND ADORNMENTS ARE WOVEN IN WITH THE NATURAL OFFERINGS.

sablees (French butter cookies) in the shapes of stars and trees and string them up with twine to hang on the tree. We’d eat them while opening presents on Christmas morning. Seasonal

aroma I love citrus covered with cloves for both scent and decoration. It’s Enchanting fresh apples, pears and pomegranates, frosted with candle wax, look like jewels under glass that will last throughout the holiday. There are plans for the boutique—sans holiday decor— to return as a permanent European-style ﬂower shop in the spring, just in time for blooming branches, hyacinth and daffodils. But for now, it’s all about mistletoe and holly. The shop is closed on Mondays. 1100 Howell Mill Road, Suite AO2, Atlanta 30318. (404) 792-1680; lejardinfrancais.com.

fun to use the cloves to create different patterns on lemons and oranges.

Tradition I always have a piece of mistletoe hanging for luck. And if I have overnight guests, I tie a sprig to their bed.

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ISSUES |

U.S. TRUST

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We recently had the opportunity to catch up with Wendy Kopp, Managing Director, Market Executive for U.S. Trust in Georgia as well as C. Christian Wooten, Market Trust Director in U.S. Trusts’ Atlanta office to discuss U.S. Trust’s capabilities as well as some key issues facing their clients in today’s economic environment.

WENDY KOPP

CHRIS WOOTEN

Managing Director & Market Executive, Georgia U.S. Trust

Market Trust Director, Atlanta U.S. Trust

Wendy W. Kopp is a Managing Director and Market Executive for the Georgia market of U.S. Trust. She manages fi ve sales teams with over 40 experienced professionals. Wendy has more than 25 years of industry experience advising clients and providing asset allocation, wealth transfer and preservation strategies. Prior to her role as Market Executive for Georgia, Wendy was a Private Client Advisor for U.S. Trust in Charleston. TELL ME ABOUT U.S. TRUST AND WHAT YOU DO? We are a highly experienced team of professionals and specialists serving high net worth individuals and families who want to preserve, grow and transfer their wealth. When we serve as your fiduciary, whether we are managing your portfolio or administering a trust, our focus is what best meets your objectives and expectations. Clients and their families turn to us to manage their investments, trusts, specialty assets and philanthropic needs, as well as for a broad range of complex credit and banking solutions. WHAT ARE THE KEY ISSUES FOR YOUR CLIENTS TODAY? What we see most are clients who are concerned with preserving, growing and transferring their wealth while navigating complex fi nancial markets in a changing tax and regulatory environment. WHY SHOULD PEOPLE COME TO YOU? U.S. Trust has been a leading wealth advisor for 200 years. We have a broad range of capabilities and services. That means that we have experts and specialists on-the-ground in our local offices to consult with and advise our clients. Additionally, U.S. Trust has long been held to the fiduciary standard, meaning we focus on the needs and best interests of our clients as we develop ideas to preserve and grow wealth. WHAT MAKES YOU STAND OUT FROM YOUR COMPETITORS? U.S. Trust provides highly-specialized, customized services (such as specialty asset management and multi-generational wealth structuring) to clients who think about their wealth in the context of their entire family, multiple generations, business partners, beneficiaries, etc. For example, U.S. Trust advises clients, and manages specialty assets that typically have deep personal meaning to families, such as timberland, oil and gas properties, mineral properties, farm and ranch land, commercial and residential real estate properties as well as closely held businesses and fi ne art. TELL ME A LITTLE ABOUT ART LENDING. IS IT GROWING IN POPULARITY? Many art collectors purchase fi ne works of art based on their beauty, but don’t realize their value as a fi nancial asset. Rather than selling their fi ne art, which may include taxes and loss in further appreciation, borrowing against their fi ne art allows them access to the liquidity they want while still enjoying and owning their art.

Chris Wooten is the Market Trust Director for the Atlanta Market. He leads a team of trust professionals and maintains a client book as well. Chris and his team work with high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients and identify their needs to fully execute the administration of their accounts with U.S. Trust, and to help ensure that the clients’ plan for wealth transfer is accomplished. WHAT ARE SOME OF U.S. TRUST’S CAPABILITIES THAT ARE RELEVANT FOR COMPANIES IN ATLANTA? U.S. Trust provides specialized services to help entrepreneurs and business owners with buying or selling a business and related investment goals. Our team offers a very sophisticated level of service to help our clients with their needs, including selling a business, selling property, investing in property, monitoring their estates, and managing asset allocation and investments. So for a client who wants to build a plan to pass on that wealth to younger generations, we can manage the steps to put that program in place. WHAT ARE YOU HEARING FROM CLIENTS REGARDING THE BUSH TAX CUTS? The so-called Bush tax cuts are set to expire at the end of the year, and the changes to estate transfer tax laws could create both risks and opportunities for families and individuals with substantial wealth. Without Congress passing a single piece of legislation at the end of the year, the top tax rate could rise from 35 to 43.3 percent, the capital gains rate could rise from 15 to 23.8 percent and the dividend rate could rise from 15 to 43.4 percent. Local investors might consider transferring wealth before the estate and gift tax exemptions decrease dramatically; and realizing capital gains (by selling a business/diversifying a concentrated stock position/rebalancing their portfolio) before the rate increases from 15 to 23 percent. EARLIER THIS YEAR, U.S. TRUST RELEASED IT ANNUAL “WEALTH AND WORTH” SURVEY. WHAT IS THE “WEALTH AND WORTH SURVEY AND WHAT WERE SOME OF THE KEY FINDINGS? Our U.S. Trust® Wealth and Worth survey is one of the most in-depth studies of its kind to explore the attitudes, preferences, goals and needs of high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals across the United States. The survey found distinct generational differences in response to new economic realities, uncertain ﬁ nancial security, a looming elder care crisis and dual ﬁ nancial responsibilities for both children and parents. The survey really pointed to a shift in generational behavior and outlook, most likely shaped by personal experience and societal responses to economic realities. The next generation has not experienced the consistently strong economic growth or investment returns that Baby Boomers experienced during the longest bull market in history.

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FAVORITE SPACES At this year’s Design Bloggers Conference, held in February in Los Angeles, we asked designers from across the country to send us pictures of their own favorite spaces. After hours of poring over images of beautiful rooms, the editors at Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles and our sister publications each selected a winner.

CLASSIC LIVING ROOM ATLANTA HOMES & LIFESTYLES

With the design of this room, Atlanta-based Rabaut Design Associates successfully blended the Tudor Revival-style architecture of the home’s exterior with a fresher, more transitional interior aesthetic. In the living room, contemporary art complements traditional millwork detailing and light ﬁxtures. Tailored furnishings give shape to a space beﬁtting the young, family-oriented client, and a fresh, spring-like palette lends energy to the room.

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LIFE (favorite spaces) MOUNTAIN LIVING ROOM COLORADO HOMES & LIFESTYLES Mountain views were the inspiration for the look of this Vail residence, completed by interior designer Eddy Doumas of Worth Interiors. The rich yet neutral tones of the furnishings juxtapose perfectly with the rustic sandstone, iron chandelier and bold modern art. “Designed and ordered atmospheres can evoke an inviting sense of comfortable reﬁnement on a mountain of chaos,” says Doumas. DESIGNED BY EDDY DOUMAS, WORTH INTERIORS; WORTHINTERIORS.COM

OUTDOOR/INDOOR POOL ROOM MOUNTAIN LIVING An indoor/outdoor pool is the centerpiece of this Snowmass, Colorado, property. A large operable door frames a dramatic view of the Elk Mountains and, when open, disappears into the ceiling. A luminous “sky” ceiling changes throughout the day, echoing the color of the real sky just outside and giving the room a magical glow. ARCHITECTURE BY POSS ARCHITECTURE

TRADITIONAL MASTER BATH NEW ENGLAND HOME This serene bath is in a historic, Queen Anne–style home originally built in 1894 for Gardiner Greene Hubbard, the first president of the National Geographic Society. A recent renovation by Boston’s Meyer & Meyer, Inc., transformed an unused office into a dream bathroom suite: gas fireplace, heated Carrara marble floor, custom window seat, steam shower and period-appropriate whirlpool tub, all pulled together with a soft palette of white and blue-gray for the perfect marriage of comfort and classic New England design. DESIGNED BY MEYER & MEYER, INC.; MEYERANDMEYERARCHITECTS.COM

NEW ENGLAND HOME: SAM GRAY, MOUNTAIN LIVING: DAVID O. MARLOW, AT HOME IN ARKANSAS: CHRISTINA WEDGE, KANSAS CITY HOME AND GARDENS: MICHAEL PARTENIO, MOUNTAIN LIVING: JASON JUNG

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FARMHOUSE KITCHEN AT HOME IN ARKANSAS When Nathan and Christy Nockels relocated to an Atlanta suburb from their Nashville farmhouse, they enlisted the help of Anisa Darnell and Julie Holloway of Milk and Honey Home to create a kitchen that merges rustic charm with modern amenities. Historic paint colors, wide plank ﬂooring and vintage accessories mimic a century-old farmhouse while incorporating the functionality of updated appliances. DESIGNED BY ANISA DARNELL AND JULIE HOLLOWAY, MILK AND HONEY HOME, LLC; MILKANDHONEYHOME.COM

OUTDOOR LIVING ROOM KANSAS CITY HOMES & GARDENS Designer Cindy Rinfret is known for creating beautiful interiors, but it’s her outdoor living room that has caught our attention at her personal residence, Laurel Hill. Set amid perfectly manicured gardens and a koi pond, the welcoming space blurs the line between inside and out, protected from the elements and adorned with ﬁne yet durable furnishings. With its ﬁreplace and warm blankets, it beckons in any season. DESIGNED BY CINDY RINFRET; RINFRETLTD.COM

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▼ GREGG IRBY FINE ART CONTINUES ITS FOURTH ANNUAL “MASTERPIECE AND ITS MINIS” SHOW THROUGH THIS MONTH. GALLERY ARTISTS CREATE WORKS, LIKE THIS ABSTRACT PIECE BY SALLY POWELL, THAT ARE INSPIRED BY THEIR LARGER EXHIBITION PAINTINGS. THROUGH 12/22. 3725 POWERS FERRY RD., ATLANTA 30342. (404) 941-9787; GREGGIRBYFINEART.COM

FOR THIS MONTH’S “FIRST FRIDAY” SHOW, DK GALLERY HOSTS A COLLECTION OF SMALL WORKS BY KATHERINE SANDOZ, WHO AIMS TO CAPTURE THE LIVELY LANDSCAPES OF THE DEEP SOUTH. 12/7, 6-9 P.M. 25 WEST PARK SQ., MARIETTA 30060. (770) 427-5377; DKGALLERY.US MARY ENGEL’S LATEST WHIMSICAL FOUND OBJECT SCULPTURES AT MARCIA WOOD GALLERY INTRODUCE A SECOND COMPLEMENTARY FIGURE. 12/14-1/26. 263 WALKER ST., ATLANTA 30313. (404) 827-0030; MARCIAWOODGALLERY.COM

▲ JACKSON FINE ART PRESENTS RENOWNED AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHER BRUCE DAVIDSON’S ICONIC BLACK-AND-WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY, INCLUDING THIS MASTERFUL IMAGE OF CENTRAL PARK THAT LETS THE LANDMARK BECOME A STAGE FOR DEMONSTRATING THE MUTUAL TRANSFORMATION OF NATURE AND HUMANITY. THROUGH 2/2. 3115 EAST SHADOWLAWN AVE., ATLANTA 30305. (404) 233-3739; JACKSONFINEART.COM

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Naomi von Habersham AROUND TOWN WITH

ILLUSTRATION BY ABBI WILLIAMS

While January is typically the month for starting anew, it’s December when we look back on the past year, reminiscing about the good, the bad and the ugly. There was the presidential election, the Kardashians’ unabated ubiquity and Kate Middleton’s topless photos. But for me, there were other highlights and trends that defined 2012: ~ Famed interior designer and man-about-London Nicky Haslam has added pop singer to his resume. Midnight Matinee, his debut album (yes, he sings), features guest vocals by Bryan Ferry and Bob Geldof. Will other designers follow suit and forgo their self-published books for self-produced records? ~ In the last few months, there have been not one, but two literary tributes to prominent department stores. Bergdorf Goodman marked its 111th anniversary with the book, Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf Goodman, a sentiment that just happens to be my own final wish as well. Closer to home, local historian Jeff Clemmons wrote Rich’s, A Southern Institution, a wonderful history of Atlanta’s own beloved department store. Rich’s may no longer be with us, but its famous Coconut Cake recipe lives on! ~ It goes without saying that I love Southern food, and Asian cuisine is another favorite, too. However, can someone please explain this current fad of incorporating kimchi and other Asian delicacies into traditional Southern dishes? I just don’t get it. ~ Remember the lavish interiors at those former Atlanta bastions of fine dining, Pano’s & Paul’s and 103 West? Well, opulence is making a comeback, although it’s slightly less excessive than it was in the 1980s. If you ask me, it’s about darn time. I’m tired of rustic. An expensive meal deserves expensive-looking surroundings. ~ The craze for bitters still seems to be going strong. They’re everywhere—on drinks trays, cocktail menus and package store shelves. I have a few bottles at my house, but I haven’t a clue what to do with them. Perhaps I should visit H&F Bottle Shop for some guidance, but until then, I’ll just continue to enjoy my bitters-free Daiquiris. It’s while drinking those that I mull over all of these hot topics!

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JOIN THE TABLE >> AT THE COOK’S WAREHOUSE IN EAST COBB, CHEF JOHN WILSON IS WHIPPING UP HOLIDAY DESSERTS IN THIS MONTH’S COOKING CLASS. BRANDIED BAKED PEARS, HAZELNUT-AND-RASPBERRY SANDWICH COOKIES, NUTELLA PIZELLES AND BITE-SIZE CHOCOLATE CHERRY CAKES ARE ALL ON THE ROSTER. $45, 12/6, 7-9 P.M. 1311 JOHNSON FERRY RD., ATLANTA 30068. (770) 565-8005; COOKSWAREHOUSE.COM

>> TO CELEBRATE THE RELEASE OF HIS NEWEST BOOK, BOUCHON BAKERY, FAMED AMERICAN CHEF THOMAS KELLER IS STOPPING BY ARIA WITH CO-AUTHOR SEBASTIEN ROUXEL. WHILE INTERACTING WITH GUESTS, THE DUO—ALONGSIDE ARIA’S OWN PASTRY CHEF, KATHRYN KING—WILL PREPARE SWEETS STRAIGHT FROM THE BOOK’S PAGES. $35. 12/3, 11 A.M.-1 P.M. 490 EAST PACES FERRY RD., ATLANTA 30305. (404) 233-7673; ARIA-ATL.COM

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IN FOCUS The Hungry Peach proprietress— and former Chopped champion— Suzanne Vizethann recently brought another food concept to life with the opening of Buttermilk Kitchen in Chastain Park’s former Cafe at Pharr space. The Atlanta chef gave us a little inside dish on her new Southern gem. WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO OPEN BUTTERMILK KITCHEN? IT WAS ULTIMATELY MY EXPERIENCE COMPETING ON FOOD NETWORK’S CHOPPED. AS A CHEF, I REALLY WANTED A PERMANENT PUBLIC ARENA WHERE I COULD SHARE MY FOOD.

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WHAT’S THE CONCEPT BEHIND THE NAME? “BUTTERMILK” REFERS TO THE LIQUID UTILIZED AFTER BUTTER IS CHURNED, HENCE PLAYING UP THE PHILOSOPHY OF LETTING NOTHING GO TO WASTE IN OUR KITCHEN. I INVITE GUESTS TO COME SEE THIS FOR THEMSELVES WITH OUR “OPEN KITCHEN” POLICY. WE ENCOURAGE THEM TO TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT THE CHEFS ARE UP TO BEHIND THE SCENES, WHILE ALSO LEARNING ABOUT WHERE THE LOCAL INGREDIENTS CAME FROM AND HOW THEY’RE PREPARED. WHAT’S ON THE MENU? THE MENU BUILDS ON STAPLE DISHES FROM THE HUNGRY PEACH, BUT ALSO HIGHLIGHTS NEWLY DEVELOPED TECHNIQUES. POPULAR ITEMS INCLUDE THE PORK BELLY BLT AND SOUS VIDE FLANK STEAK AND EGGS. MY PERSONAL FAVORITE IS THE DELICIOUS BLUEBERRY COBBLER PANCAKES WITH COBBLER CRUMB AND WHITE CHOCOLATE CREAM.

WHAT ARE YOU EXCITED TO SHARE WITH ATLANTA? WE MAKE OUR SOURDOUGH WAFFLES WITH A 104-YEAR-OLD STARTER. SOME STARTERS ARE KEPT ALIVE FOR YEARS AND WE WERE FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO TRACK ONE DOWN THAT WE HOPE TO USE FOR ANOTHER 104 YEARS. DESCRIBE THE LOOK OF THE RESTAURANT. I WANTED TO CREATE A RUSTIC LOOK THAT MATCHED THE MENU’S SOUTHERN FLAIR. AFTER PEELING BACK THE BUILDING’S BONES, THE CONSTRUCTION TEAM DISCOVERED ORIGINAL WHITE BRICK WALLS, BEAMS AND HARDWOOD FLOORS, SO WE SALVAGED MOST OF THE DECOR. WE REFER TO THIS AS “UPCYCLING.” WHAT ARE THREE INGREDIENTS YOU ALWAYS KEEP IN YOUR OWN KITCHEN? TURBINADO RAW SUGAR, LEMON OIL AND HOMEMADE BUTTER. BUTTERMILKKITCHEN.COM

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SOUTH AFRICAN STYLE Cool architecture turns up the heat in Cape Town Nestled between the mountains and the ocean, Cape Town has been a beacon for adventurers since the 16th century. With its culinary reputation on the rise and its proximity to South Africa’s wine country, the city continues to revel in its place in the sun. Now it can also claim the title of World Design Capital 2014, an honor awarded to cities that use design to enhance their culture and economy. AH&L heads to Cape Town to check out—and check into—three of its chicest hotels.

The lobby of the One & Only Cape Town provides two striking focal points: a modern chandelier in the form of a three-dimensional sculpture of South Africa, and panoramic views of iconic Table Mountain. “In the four years we worked on this project, we lived the site, breathed the air, met the people, and absorbed the richness and variety that Cape Town has to offer,” explains Adam Tihany of New York-based Tihany Design. “We wanted our design to embody the local sensibility, and the multilayered contemporary and traditional cultures that make up Cape Town style.”

home,” but few can match the hospitality at this Cape Edwardian mansion on Bantry Hill bluff. The intimate scale is welcoming in itself, with 11 classically decorated guest rooms in the main house, plus a ﬁve-bedroom contemporary villa with a private butler and chef. A second villa opens next year. Relax at the spa, the pool or on the terrace overlooking the Atlantic, and indulge in a tour of the hotel’s renowned collection of South African art. Got a midnight craving? You’re free to raid the 24-hour pantry, stocked with homemade sweet and savory treats. Other complimentary amenities include sunset cocktails and canapés, airport transfers, chauffeur-driven rides around town and laundry service. Actually, this is perhaps better than home. ellerman.co.za

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The cool blue interior of the Aqua Room, designed by Robert Polloxfen and Jeanne Harris (the wife of Ellerman House’s owner), echoes expansive views of the surrounding sky and Atlantic Ocean. This vibrant escape, ensconced within a ﬁ ve-bedroom villa, prominently features a painting by Australian artist Bromley that highlights the room’s breezy ambiance. Elsewhere throughout Ellerman House—in the public spaces, corridors, guest rooms and a contemporary gallery—the hotel exclusively features South African art, making it one of the most important collections of this country’s artists in the world.

In the reception hall at Cape Grace, a stylized reproduction of the cartouche from a 1730 map of the Southern Seas adorns the wall above a sofa, featuring a silk-screened passage from a 17th-century Dutch East Indies’ company document. Encased in the glass coffee table, two rare copper pans—examples of early “ovens” used to bake South African milk tarts—provide a gleaming decorative element and a nod to the country’s heritage, which interior designers Kathi and Klaudia Weixelbaumer attempted to incorporate at every turn. To the left, an 18th-century Cape Baroque cabinet, one of their most prized ﬁnds, was constructed locally from Stinkwood and Satin Wood.

ONE & ONLY CAPE TOWN “Between the breathtaking backdrop of Ta-

ble Mountain and the romantic Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, we couldn’t help but pay homage to the surroundings,” says celebrated interior designer Adam Tihany of this urban oasis, which opened in 2009 in the coastal heart of the city. Every room has a private balcony with views of the mountains, and a three-tiered glass wine loft off the lobby boasts a 5,000-bottle display of South African wine. The 91-room Marina Rise tower overlooks a manmade island, providing a lushly landscaped refuge for 40 Villa Suites. An inﬁ nity-edge swimming pool and 13,000-square-foot spa further enhance the resort-like appeal. capetown.oneandonlyresorts.com CAPE GRACE “Timeless yet humorous, historical but sexy, and very

detailed.” That’s how designing duo Kathi and Klaudia Weixelbaumer describe Cape Grace. The 121-room property, which encompasses a heated outdoor swimming pool and spa, is tucked away on a private quay between Cape Town’s harbor and a marina. When Weixelbaumer Design revamped the property in 2007-2008, the goal, in part, was to tell the city’s centuries-old story, using Cape Dutch antiques, quirky chandeliers incorporating china from shipwrecks, and hand-painted fabrics and furnishings created by local artisans. Lamps fashioned like ships’ anchors accessorize the Signal Bar and a mural of the coast unfurls in the dining room. With its sea-faring ﬂair, the Cape Grace provides the ultimate port in a storm. capegrace.com 27

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4775 Dudley Lane, Atlanta As you meander through the hilly and sometimes hidden streets of Atlanta’s prestigious Chastain Park, you pass by stables, cyclists, runners, both modern and classic homes, and sometimes a treasure that causes you to pull over and just look. This year, on Dudley Lane, you have such a moment. With exteriors of stone and brick, multiple entrances, peaked rooflines and graceful columns, this year’s Christmas House has the feeling of an updated New England farmhouse, welcoming and comfortable while still elegant and inspiring. French doors lead to a tiered pool area, visible from the kitchen and breakfast room. The first-floor rooms, designed for both entertaining and intimacy, are showered in light, with custom floors and ceilings. We welcome this newest neighbor to Chastain Park and to Atlanta. The Christmas House is open to the public for tours through Sunday, December 9. Traditional highlights of the annual Christmas House include the Boxwoods Gardens & Gifts Holiday Boutique, the Holiday Tabletop display, Product Showcase and ongoing programs and seminars. For more information, visit AtlantaChristmasHouse.com.

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ABOUT THE HOUSE PARKING & SHUTTLE Complimentary parking and continuous shuttle service are available nearby at Chastain Horse Park, 4371 Powers Ferry Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30327 (near the intersection of West Wieuca Road NW). Detailed directions can be found at AtlantaChristmasHouse.com. There is absolutely NO PARKING at the Christmas House.

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FROM BUCKHEAD Powers Ferry Road forks off of Roswell Road, just north of the Piedmont Road intersection. Chastain Horse Park is approximately two miles on the right, just past West Wieuca Road. FROM I-285, NORTH PERIMETER

Take the Roswell Road exit, heading south. In approximately 2.5 miles, turn right on West Wieuca Road. Continue on West Wieuca until it dead ends into Powers Ferry Road. Turn right. Chastain Horse Park will be on your right.

DATES, HOURS, ADMISSION Continues through Sunday, December 9 Thursdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays, Noon-5 p.m. Closed Mondays through Wednesdays, and Thanksgiving Day

Tickets: $20 each Groups of 10 or more: $15 each Children 12 and under are admitted free To purchase tickets, go to AtlantaChristmasHouse.com. Tickets are also available at select locations, which are listed on the website.

TASTEMAKER TAG SALE Want showhouse style in your home? Get the look from Christmas House through our exclusive online sale with One Kings Lane. Register now at OneKingsLane.com and you’ll be on your way to browsing through a stylish selection of items—from classic furnishings to contemporary art—that were featured in Christmas House and are available for purchase beginning Tuesday, December 4. For more information, visit onekingslane.com/ah&l.

ELEGANT ENTERTAINING 2 p.m., Saturday, December 8

Join us for a presentation by Atlanta hostess Danielle Rollins as she presents her new book, Soiree: Entertaining with Style (Rizzoli). Through Soiree, Rollins invites readers to the most chic at-home parties, with inspiration for invitations, ﬂowers, table settings, linens, and more than eighty original recipes. Join Rollins at Christmas House as she shares her secrets on parties that are cleverly conceived, ﬂawlessly executed, and fun!

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ALLIANCE THEATRE Now in its 44th season, Atlanta’s nationally acclaimed Alliance Theatre, recipient of the 2007 Regional Theatre Tony Award® and the beneﬁciary of Christmas House, creates the powerful experience of shared theater for diverse people on two stages for youth and adult audiences. Under the leadership of Susan V. Booth, the Jennings Hertz Artistic Director, the Alliance Theatre is a national theater with a local address, reaching out annually to almost 200,000 patrons and members of the community. Known for its high artistic standards, the Alliance has created a large body of new American musicals with a strong track record of Broadway, touring and subsequent regional productions, including Alice Walker’s The Color Purple, Alfred Uhry’s The Last Night of Ballyhoo, Twyla Tharp’s Come Fly Away, and Sister Act. Most recently, the Alliance transferred Bring it On: The Musical to Broadway. The Alliance creates and nurtures the plays and careers of early career playwrights through the Alliance/Kendeda National Graduate Playwright Competition, providing a premiere for the winner as part of the regular season and national networking opportunities for four ﬁnalists. The Alliance Theatre offers extensive education and outreach programs for all ages. For more information about this season’s productions, education projects or volunteering opportunities, visit AllianceTheatre.org. Recent productions of “Wizard of Oz” (top left) and “A Christmas Carol,” (above). Photography by Greg Mooney.

ABOUT THE BUILDERS Partners Joe Daniels and Ashley Martin of Dovetail Homes believe in building with purpose, constructing premium architecture that provides comfort, and employing safety and function that serves the family as well as the community. Dovetail also takes pride in adhering to eco-friendly construction principles to better minimize waste and preserve natural resources. It’s the company vision to integrate architecture, community and quality into homes that will last through the generations. Dovetail’s overall vision of home development pairs premium quality with superior, long-lasting design. Through the company’s process, each client is delivered an individualized building experience featuring service excellence and process transparency. Their portfolio of experience spans the spectrum of architectural styles. They also work on secondhome building in the mountain and lake regions of North Georgia and the Western Carolinas. Founder Daniels is a graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology and oversees client development and daily client relationships. Martin, who oversees management of the building process, holds a Bachelors of Science in Industrial Management from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a Master’s in Business Administration from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School. His company, Martin Capital, recently joined with Dovetail Homes to provide a systematic, smart-track building process for high-end residential homes. For more information, visit dovetailhomes.com.

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FOYER “A foyer is a welcoming space that provides a transition from the outside world to the comfort and security of the home. This particular foyer has a niche on axis with the living room ﬁreplace so we’ve placed a cozy settee here as a place to perch.”

VIVIAN BENCICH & KELLY HEYER Square Feet Studio Vivian Bencich (IIDA) founded Square Feet Studio with husband John in 2001 with the desire to seamlessly combine interior design and architecture in one distinctive practice. The ﬁrm’s portfolio includes various project types—from private homes to restaurants, retail, corporate offices and adaptive reuse. Kelly Heyer (LEED-AP BD+C) joined the Square Feet Studio team in 2012 after graduating from Georgia Tech with her Master’s in Architecture. She grew up in Texas and brings a strong interest in all facets of design and sustainability. Heyer is currently enjoying working on the design of her parents’ house in Fort Worth. Square Feet Studio 154 Krog St. NE Suite 170 Atlanta, GA 30307 (404) 688-4990; squarefeetstudio.com

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LIVING ROOM “This room is small and very intimate, so it’s important to create breathing room by editing clutter to a minimum. Timeless, not trendy, is my mantra!”

BETH WEBB Beth Webb Interiors Beth Webb is an interior designer with a penchant for great art, beautiful proportions and comfortable, yet luxurious, touches. With more than 18 years of experience, she believes that scale and a sense of timelessness are the foundations of any successful interior, whether it’s traditional, eclectic or contemporary. Her projects range from residential properties throughout the Southeast to estates in Greenwich, Connecticut. Her ﬁrm’s work has been published in Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, House Beautiful, Elle Decor, Coastal Living, Better Homes & Gardens and Southern Accents. Webb also authors the blog, “Aesthetically Thinking.” Beth Webb Interiors 425 Peachtree Hills Ave. NE Suite 11-B-4 Atlanta, GA 30305 (404) 869-6367; bethwebb.com

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GENTLEMAN’S STUDY

“A well-designed gentleman’s study should feel as if it’s a sanctuary or an escape. A comfortable chair and good lighting are essential to a pleasant experience.”

TAMMY CONNOR Tammy Connor Interior Design Tammy Connor has built her reputation on creating timeless interiors infused with a casual Southern elegance. Seamlessly integrating antiques, contemporary pieces, personal collections of clients and fabrics of varying textures— with subtle yet studied color palettes—is the trademark of Connor’s interiors. Prior to founding Tammy Connor Interior Design, she received a degree in Studio Art and Art History from Wake Forest University, and a degree in Interior Design from The American College of Applied Art. Connor is a professional member of ASID and a NCIDQ-accredited designer.

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DINING ROOM

“No dining room should be without dimmers and candles. Even an ordinary meal and presentation is heightened by candlelight.”

JIM HOWARD James Michael Howard Inc. Schooled in design at Parsons in New York, Jim Howard developed a passion for both classical and modern elements early in his career. The hallmarks of his style are a meticulous attention to architectural detailing and lavish application of color, texture and pattern. He has worked on stunning projects that run the gamut from Florida beach houses and Virginia country houses to Manhattan apartments and Montana retreats. Howard also owns and operates two retail interiors stores—Mrs. Howard as well as Max & Company—each of which has multiple locations throughout the South. James Michael Howard Inc. 425 Peachtree Hills Ave. NE Suite 23 Atlanta, GA 30305 (404) 816-3830; jamesmichaelhoward.com

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“Layering several different types of lighting—task, ambient, decorative and accent— in the right locations is a critical design element. The wrong lighting can detract from even the most well-designed kitchen.”

LYNDSY WOODS L Kae Interiors Interior designer Lyndsy Woods loves to create spaces that blend design with functionality. After graduating from Savannah College of Art and Design, Woods honed her skills by working closely with customers and prominent builders around Atlanta. With a strong understanding of the construction process, she is dedicated to addressing the details that make a project come together. Woods continues to pursue her passion for creating spaces that balance function with comfort and style by now leading her own company, L Kae Interiors, which was established in 2009.

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MUDROOM, LAUNDRY & BACK STAIR HALL “A mudroom and laundry space is where we literally air our dirty laundry so it must be utilitarian and practical, but lovely in some fashion. Fabulous technology, terriﬁc art, delightful decor and a collection of great things will make any room a winner–even if it’s for ironing your delicates!”

JAMES T. FARMER III WITH MAGGIE GRIFFIN James Farmer Designs James Farmer Designs is a small garden and interior design ﬁrm based in middle Georgia. With projects ranging from Cashiers and Highlands, North Carolina, to Sea Island and across the deep South, James Farmer Designs strives to achieve the elegance of Southern style. Farmer is an Editor-at-Large for Southern Living and the author of four books: A Time to Plant, Sip and Savor, Porch Living and Wreaths for All Seasons. Maggie Griffin is an associate designer with James Farmer and the principal designer at Maggie Griffin Interior Design. She is also the author of the blog, “Bellissimo and Bella.” James Farmer Designs 103 White Columns Dr. Kathleen, GA 31047 jamesfarmer.com

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BREAKFAST ROOM “A breakfast room should be truly multi-dimensional—a space where you can relax with a cup of coffee in the morning, socialize over drinks with friends or enjoy a family dinner—so it’s important to create a timeless, comfortable spot with good lighting.”

GRETCHEN EDWARDS Gilstrap Edwards Interior Design Gretchen Edwards, owner of Gilstrap Edwards Interior Design, enjoys designing high-end homes throughout the Southeast. Her design experience also includes commercial restaurant design and premier showhouses. Edwards is a South Carolina native with a degree in Interior Design from The American College of the Applied Arts. She founded her ﬁrm in 1996. With a penchant for sophisticated colors, comfortable seating and layers of luxurious textures, Edwards’ timeless interiors have been featured in Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, Better Homes and Gardens, Traditional Home and Window & Wall Ideas.

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FAMILY ROOM “When designing a family room, comfort in furniture and fabric is most important. This can be achieved without compromising a casual but elegant vibe for the room.”

LIZ WILLIAMS Liz Williams Interiors, LLC Liz Williams is an Atlanta native and a graduate of the College of Charleston, and holds a B.F.A. in Interior Design from Georgia State University. After working for Carter Kay Interiors for ﬁve years, Williams started her own design ﬁrm in 1998. She has been published in Better Homes and Gardens, Cottage Style, Décor, Decorating Magazine, Window and Wall, Bedroom and Bath and Baby Decor. Her work can be seen in Atlanta, St. Simons Island, Lake Oconee and Amelia Island as well as Highlands and Raleigh, North Carolina, and Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina.

Liz Williams Interiors, LLC 690 Miami Circle Suite 700 Atlanta, GA 30324 (404) 816-9868; lizwilliamsinteriors.com

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“The library’s custom rug draws its inspiration from the beautiful colors of fall. The high and low pile together creates a cozy, welcoming feel that invites you to walk in and kick your shoes off.”

LAURA WALKER Verde Home by Laura Walker A graduate of Wake Forest University, Laura Walker opened her design ﬁrm after years of importing antiques from Italy. Her projects have been photographed for Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, Elle Decor, Traditional Home and many more publications. In 2006, Walker opened Verde Home, a home furnishings showroom specializing in sustainable custom products. All of the merchandise offered in the shop—from the extensive collection of hand-woven Tibetan carpets to locally produced hardwood furniture—is handcrafted by accomplished artisans.

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NURSERY

“My signature style incorporates multiple layers of luxury; when most would stop, I’m sure to add another.”

MICHEL BOYD SmithBoyd Interiors Michel Boyd’s design inﬂuences can be traced to his New Orleans roots, living in New York City and extensive European holidays. Elements of each of these cultures and experiences can be detected in the layers of design found in each space he transforms. From conservative to generous budgets, new construction to renovation, Boyd’s approach to each project is to minimize the frustration that clients often associate with interior design. His ability to “see the possibilities” has led to residential and commercial projects in Atlanta, Baton Rouge, New York and Martha’s Vineyard.

SmithBoyd Interiors 455 Glen Iris Dr. Suite G Atlanta, GA 30308 (404) 402-4224; smithboydinteriors.com

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“For the design of this room, we took ourselves back to our youth, when we had fun exploring the world in our imaginations. This inspired the bright and bold colors throughout the space.”

BARBARA HEATH The Mercantile Barbara Heath opened The Mercantile in November 2008. Within a short time, the upscale interiors shop—home to exclusive furnishings, original art, hand-painted wallpaper, decorative accents and more—has become a destination for those seeking both high quality and style. With Heath’s family history in both retail and design, it’s no surprise that The Mercantile was awarded “Best of the City” in 2009 and 2010. Home Accents Today awarded The Mercantile “Retail Star of the Year,” and, in 2011, Heath won “Rising Star Retailer,” a national award presented by the Accessories Resource Team. The pursuit of her passion is what Heath attributes to her success—that, and the love of her family. The Mercantile 1430 Dresden Dr. Suite B100 Atlanta, GA 30319 (404) 816-0060; blog.mercantileatalnta.com

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UPSTAIRS STUDY “The color palette is the one thing in this room that ties everything together. I was inspired by the autumnal colors in the drapery fabric, which served as the jumping-off point for bringing everything else together.”

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“I love getting out my collections at Christmas, but I’m strategic about each room so it makes an impact,” says designer Suzanne Kasler on decorating her home for the holidays. “The focus in the family room is on the antique Italian mantel; I start by putting the greenery up, then add a vase of white roses.” Custom sofas, Verellen. Ottoman, Plantation Designs, Los Angeles. Chairs, Rose Tarlow Melrose House.

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clockwise, from right The muted colors of Kasler’s vintage-inspired ornaments are especially striking against a black-and-white Art Deco ﬁreplace. An ornament that Kasler designed for Ballard Designs puts an extra-special touch on a Christmas package. A silkupholstered bench provides the perfect staging area for decorating the tree. opposite Standing majestically in one corner of the living room, a towering Christmas tree—one of three throughout the house—is trimmed with ornaments from Kasler’s collection for Ballard Designs. The antique chairs are Swedish.

DESIGNER SUZANNE KASLER LOVES CHRISTMAS— spending time with family and friends, exchanging gifts. But, as much as anything else, she loves decorating for the season. “I love the tradition of transforming your house into a whole different look for an entire month,” she explains. “When you bring out collections you’ve put away for the year, you bring out all those memories, too.” Kasler starts planning her seasonal decor in November, when she places her annual greenery order with Planters, Inc. Then,

early in December, she sets aside two days to complete the transformation of the Regency-style home in Buckhead she shares with husband John Morris and their college-age daughter, Alexandra, so the family can enjoy the trimmings all month long. The interior, with its predominantly neutral palette—shades of cream, beige and ecru are the order of the day—provides a perfect backdrop for Kasler’s Christmas embellishments, allowing them to shine. But equally important to showcasing her treasured collections is the designer’s keen eye for editing.

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below In the foyer, a table by Dwellings takes center stage, adorned with little more than a simple ﬂoral arrangement and a sculptural rendition of a staircase. The Morris Lantern is by Suzanne Kasler for Visual Comfort and is available through Circa Lighting. right During the holidays, the settee in the dining room provides an ideal gathering spot for sharing an aperitif with friends. opposite A silver Ralph Lauren Home bowl holds ornaments and sprigs of Frasier ﬁr, providing the perfect centerpiece for a holiday table set with Tiffany & Co. china and William Yeoward crystal. The custom wallpaper is De Gournay, available through Ainsworth-Noah & Associates.

“Too often, people try to put things on every surface,” she explains. “I don’t put everything out; that way, it’s more special—and not so overwhelming.” Because Kasler has numerous collections from which to choose, she has a different focus each year. “I start with a concept, then pick and choose from my collections—and edit,” she says, noting that there are some constants throughout. “I have a beautiful collection of ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’ ornaments from Christopher Radko; I always put them on the main tree in the family room. And I like to use things from my Christmas collection for Ballard Designs. It was inspired by antique ornaments I’ve collected in muted colors, and the tree in the living room is done in those

ornaments, paired with all-silver varieties. The fi replace mantel incorporates them, too; the muted colors are gorgeous there.” Kasler also cherishes her collection of nutcrackers, as much for their sentiment as style. “They have a lot of memories,” she says. “They were given to me, one per year, by my mom and dad, or a friend.” The nutcrackers get significant placement, too, arranged en masse on a French console table in the foyer. Complementing the designer’s special collections throughout the house are elements in traditional red and green hues, as well as timeless Frasier fi r and juniper berries. Not surprisingly, the holiday trappings are quietly elegant—a true reflection of Kasler’s personal style. SEE RESOURCES, BACK OF BOOK. 57

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Flooded with light streaming through the iron-framed windows, the breakfast room features an oversize antique table. “I get out my pretty serving pieces for all the food that’s inevitably around, and it ends up being part of the decor,” Kasler says. “I can put everything on it—and serve from right there—and still ﬁ t 12 people around it.” The nail polish drawings are by Scott Ingram. 59

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Given the typically mild Georgia winters, Kasler and her family can enjoy the season outdoors as well as in. All it takes to get in the holiday spirit are greenery atop the table, sparkling lights in the boxwoods and a roaring ďŹ re in the loggia beyond. The two sofas are by Janus et Cie. Architectural design by William T. Baker & Associates. Landscape design by Land Plus Associates. 60

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LEAP OF FAITH LAYERED LIKE A LIVING INSPIRATION BOARD, THE HOME OF TWO LOCAL STYLE ARBITERS TAKES THE HOLIDAYS TO NEW HEIGHTS Written by Kate Abney

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OR INTERIOR DESIGNER CARYN GROSSMAN AND FINE ART PHOTOGR APHER CHRIS BUXBAUM, every day is a celebration. The highly aesthetic couple, set to wed on their rooftop in March, live in an awe-inspiring two-story loft at Atlanta’s historic Telephone Factory, where they’ve layered all the pretty of a Parisian pied-à-terre and all the edge of an L.A. gallery. Both owned retail stores in the past, so every corner reflects a stylist’s touch. Meaningful objects move about as often as color palettes shift, and Buxbaum—who loves to cook—serves meals by candlelight every night. The pair often dines “full-service,” gazing at art projected on a blank wall while listening to a custom playlist of tunes to suit the theme. So naturally, during the holidays, Buxbaum wanted to turn up the volume. “In Jewish households, we’re not so much about decor as we are about inner faith,” explains Grossman, who was always content to celebrate Hanukkah with a simple menorah. But Buxbaum, who hails from London, has an affection for Christmas customs that’s intoxicating. He goes to great lengths to have traditional English Christmas crackers, roast beef and flamed plum pudding each holiday season. All that festivity has rubbed off on Grossman. The couple has had a ball fi lling their loft with all manner of festive trinkets—even, in a nod to their retail days, adorning chairs

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with oversize ornaments purchased from a wholesale prop store. A laser-cut acrylic lace table is wrapped with Christmas lights, then accented with a miniature Christmas tree. Upon a painted French pharmacy cabinet—topped with a slab of marble—is Grossman’s holiday gift from Buxbaum, a 1960s Japanese pachinko machine. It’s met with modern lamps, disco balls and Tiffany-blue bottles sourced from their friend Tim Hobby’s former Space-Modern storehouse. A Kartell La Marie Chair, hand-stenciled by Atlanta artist John Tindel, sidles up to a folkloric wood-block collage by artist Lynn Whipple, welcoming whimsy. All mix masterfully with glamorous black Venetian mirrors, sparkling crystal vessels and a velveteen wing chair, while 14-foot-long silk curtains spill luxuriously into puddles on the concrete floor. “I like things that have an edge to them. But I also really love the contrast between clean, modern design and salvaged pieces,” Grossman says. Treasures such as a turn-ofthe-century carousel horse, a cherubic church pedestal and a 17th-century saint figure—all sourced from Love Train Antiques—guard the living space in all seasons of the year, serving as excellent foils to the graffiti partition by Atlanta artist Samuel Parker. “The holidays provide us yet another layer for expression,” Grossman explains. “For both of us, home is really an irresistible canvas on which to play.” SEE RESOURCES, BACK OF BOOK.

Colorful ornaments and crystal candlesticks set alight a centuries-old Belgian dining table from Love Train Antiques. A dozen magenta tapers contrast beautifully with the subtle outline of Philippe Starck Louis Ghost Chairs and a pair of Swedish sitters painted a brilliant turquoise hue. A petite pink-and-yellow shoe peeks from the bottom of an imposing painting of a 1930s pinup, a piece that once hung in Virginia-Highland’s iconic Colorbox nightclub. “This [loft] is so big; there’s so much wall space; normal art just gets lost in it,” explains Buxbaum. Glittering disco balls, sparkling holiday lights and a sinuous chandelier add additional lustre to the voluminous room. 65

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Through March 31, see Caryn Grossman and Chris Buxbaum’s handiwork on display at the Museum of Design Atlanta’s “The South’s Next Wave” showcase. The couple’s booth is a peacock-blue tribute to baroque glamour, much like what emerges from their live/work wonderland at PonceyHighland’s Telephone Factory Lofts.

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In the dining room, an old French lantern from Peachtree Battle Antiques—minus the glass—replaces the traditional chandelier over the French farm table from South of Market. Homeowner Adelaide Burton’s constant quest for more storage resulted in retroﬁ tting an old plantation-style wardrobe; it now holds dishes and other items for family dinners and entertaining. 68

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above Stockings are hung by the chimney with care, bringing attention to a ﬁreplace that—at one time—had a green marble surround but has since been replaced with stone. top right Greenery and sugared fruit lend classic holiday accents in the library, with its original heart pine walls and several areas to display serving pieces, books and other family treasures. opposite An archway original to the home is framed with greenery, drawing attention to the Christmas tree and an antique ﬂip-top writing desk from 14th Street Antiques. 70

day after Thanksgiving, Adelaide Burton changes her everyday china to the Spode Christmas china she received as wedding gifts 28 years ago, when she and husband Dal moved into their charming farmhouse in Buckhead. Over the years, the holiday tradition has remained as their family has grown up in the now nearly 100-year-old home. “It’s a very old house. We ﬁnally cleared off a part of the cement ﬂoor in the basement and uncovered a date scratched into it: Feb. 7, 1913,” she says. “It has been hit by trees and it seems to survive.” The longtime family home also has survived Burton’s well-meaning attempts to bring it into modern times. She recalls talking to an architect in the ’80s about updating the home, adding marble, chintz, detailed molding and other “terribly grand” features. “He said, ‘Adelaide, some farmer and his chickens lived in this house. Let’s not

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Over the years, the owners learned to let the home’s ORIGINAL STYLE lead their decorating decisions. “I always try to make everything STAY TRUE to the farmhouse,” says Burton.

above In the sunroom, the fireplace has a surround made of lime embedded with crushed shells and sand from Pawley’s Island. A flat-screen TV is camouflaged by rolling doors made of the same wide planks used on the walls. opposite A zebra-print rug brings a smattering of pattern to the sunroom, a favorite family spot with French-inspired chevron floors and a green étagère. The glasstop table, a find at Cathedral Thrift House, originally featured a chrome-and-brass base, which has since been painted white.

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Even stacks of firewood get adorned for the holidays. opposite The screened porch features a vaulted ceiling made of yellow pine, painted and scraped for a rustic aesthetic. Blue-gray stone gives the floor-to-ceiling fireplace the “camp lodge” look that Burton desired.

make this house something it’s not,’” she said. “It’s the best advice I ever got. Now, I always try to make everything stay true to the farmhouse.” Although Burton succumbed to some trendy elements along the way—such as, in the ’80s, changing the stacked stone to green marble on one of three original fi replaces—the stockbroker-turneddecorator later realized she had been working against what the farmhouse wanted to be. A few years ago, she took a hammer and started whacking at the marble, which ended up taking a painter three days to remove. “The minute I got that off, everything fell into place,” she said. “I’m doing what the house wants.” Now stockings are hung from a fi replace that has a more traditional look. The main tree in the living room is fi lled with candles and birds—devoid of any glitter and bows— while greenery, holly and sugared fruit provide seasonal touches throughout the house. Through the years, the family has carved more bedrooms out of the existing upstairs, expanded the dining room and added a screened porch to the now fivebedroom, four-bath home. The yellow pine vaulted ceiling in the screened porch has

Embracing the home’s storied FARMHOUSE history, Burton infuses each room with rustic appeal through NATURAL materials and textures. a deliberate connection to the “pickled” heart pine walls in the original library, which opens to the sunroom. Horizontal wide-plank walls in that space add another architectural detail ﬁtting with the farmhouse aesthetic. Over the years, Burton has learned to let the home’s original style and family focus lead her decor decisions, including what type of lighting to use. “There are nine lanterns in this house,” she says. “It’s not a fancy, Waterford chandelier kind of house.” SEE RESOURCES, BACK OF BOOK. 75

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