ATLANTA HOMES & LIFESTYLES
DECEMBER 2019
Holiday Havens! HOLIDAY HAVENS!
SEASONAL STYLE IN BLUE + WHITE
VOLUME 38, NO. 12
Contents DECEMBER 2019
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2019 Gift Guide Our guide to making you and your loved ones feel merry and bright
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Guide to Holiday Decorating Come on in: We’ve culled seasons past for ideas to get holiday-ready!
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Educated Eye AH&L explores the roots and historic detailing of mantels
LIFE
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Wish List Architect Ross Piper and designer Clary Bosbyshell fashion a family’s dream home in Chastain Park
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The Next Best Thing
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Calendar Happenings this month Naomi On prepping for the holidays Dish Redbird Passport to Style End Note Suzanna on holiday hues Editor’s Letter Ad Index
On the Cover Interior Design by COURTNEY GILES INTERIORS Photography by ERICA GEORGE DINES
Courtney Giles crafts a fresh attitude for empty nesters eyeing sophisticated comfort
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Gift Guide
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Paulette Dinner Plate in cream by Aerin. $120, available at Neiman Marcus Atlanta, 3393 Peachtree Rd. NE., (404) 266-8200
LET AH&L HELP YOU FEEL MERRY & BRIGHT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON WITH OUR FAVORITE FINDS FOR LOVED ONES AND FRIENDS ALIKE!
Venetian Silk Velvet Two-Sided Pillow in Port by Schumacher. $525, 1stdibs; 1stdibs.com
gifts for the DESIGN LOVER Luxe detailing and glam finishes create a sense of elegance at every turn
Melrose Bar Cart in brass. $2,207, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Atlanta, 3081 Peachtree Rd. NE, (404) 869-1770; mgbwhome.com
Faux-fur Naughty Miss Bunny Throw in leopard hand-sewn with an ultra-suede backing and grosgrain ribbon trim. $2,700, Bunny Williams Home; bunnywilliamshome.com
The Scarab Watch in gold. $295, Tory Burch, Lenox Square, (404) 869-0264; toryburch.com
The Susie Bag with rattan handles in red Jajim Stripe fabric. $300, Soane; soane-britain. myshopify.com
Oak Leaf Objet in gold with tiger’s eye acorn by Aerin. $250, available at Neiman Marcus Atlanta, 3393 Peachtree Rd. NE., (404) 266-8200
Mouth-blown Soft Rocks Glasses in 3-oz., 10-oz. and 15-oz. sizes. starting at $50, Lorena Gaxiola; lorenagaxiola.com
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STYLE NEWS
Modern Domino sets incased in a sleek acrylic box with acrylic or wood racks. from $115, B.D. Jeffries, (404) 231-3004; bdjeffries.com
Lenox limited-edition Luna Nesting Dinnerware Set. $230, available at Bloomingdales, (404) 495-2800; lenox.com
Marble Tic-Tac-Toe Board. $247, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Atlanta, 3081 Peachtree Rd. NE, (404) 869-1770; mgbwhome.com
Poker Set in elegant ebony wood box includes 200 chips, cards and dice. $335, B.D. Jeffries, (404) 231-3004; bdjeffries.com
Antler Chip and Dip with porcelain bowls and handapplied gold ďŹ nish antlers. $149, Frontgate Atlanta, Phipps Plaza, (404) 841-7170; frontgate.com
gifts for the ENTERTAINER Mind your manners and treat the host or hostess with gift items that are guaranteed to impress guests
Sophia Tumbler by Aerin. $250 for set of four; available at Neiman Marcus Atlanta, 3393 Peachtree Rd. NE., (404) 266-8200
Large tarnish-free Silver Dove Bowl in hand-made, FDAsafe aluminum alloy. $150, Fig & Dove; fi ganddove.com
Gray Malin at the Parker Playing Card Set in a collector’s keepsake box with a ribbon pull, magnetic closure and foil embellishment. $35, Gray Malin; graymalin.com
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Natural Appeal B.D. Jeffries mixes faux bois wares, etched glasses and natural elements for unpretentious luxury.
Mix it Up
A trio of wreaths— one with all the trimmings—multiplies the dramatic impact at designer Benjie Jones’ front door.
Suzanne Kasler adds unique embellishments to holiday gifts, creating an extra-special sense of excitement.
Sweet Treats
LUXE LAYERS Phoebe Howard weaves boxwood topiaries, flowers and pine cones into greenery for a layered look.
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PHOEBE HOWARD, BD JEFFRIES AND JUDY BENTLEY BY DAVID CHRISTENSEN; BENJIE JONES, SUZANNE KASLER AND BETH WEBB BY ERICA GEORGE DINES; POLLEN BY ALI HARPER; LYNNE RANKIN BY EMILY FOLLOWILL
Elegant Exchange
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STYLE NEWS
All the Fixings
At her well-appointed bar, Judy Bentley adds whimsy via holiday-hued glasses and accessories.
ORGANIC NATURE Pollen crafts a frame of white pine branches and boughs, evergreen honeysuckle and velvet ribbon.
all that GLITTERS Lynne T. Rankin and Floralis Garden Design grouped glittery decorative trees for visual impact.
PALETTE PERFECT
Chic glassware coordinates with silk ribbon napkin holders in this tabletop by Phoebe Howard. 21
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wish list
Architect ROSS PIPER and Interior designer CLARY BOSBYSHELL join forces to fashion a family’s dream home in Chastain Park Written by
TATE GUNNERSON Photographed by
EMILY FOLLOWILL
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Merry & Bright Blue linen draperies by Fabricut enliven the white walls in the living area, where a sofa and love seat from Wesley Hall surround a custom limestone mantel from Materials Marketing. The bespoke ďŹ replace screen is Lucy Smith from Holland MacRae.
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THE NEXT BEST THING Blue Chip A Newman Frey coffee table strikes a curvy note while alabaster lamps from Joseph Konrad top the sofa table. Hand-painted Italian crests from Foxglove Antiques & Galleries adorn the walls. The benches are upholstered in a Jasper fabric through Ainsworth-Noah.
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Harnessing the power of soft hues, treasured antiques and choice fabrics, COURTNEY GILES crafts a fresh attitude for empty-nesters eyeing sophisticated comfort for their next chapter
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ALICE WELSH DOYLE PHOTOGRAPHED BY
ERICA GEORGE DINES FLORAL DESIGN BY
HOLLY BRYAN
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A Schumacher grasscloth adds texture to the dining room walls. The chair slipcover fabric is by Carleton V and the Oushak rug is Moattar. The silver pedestal basket is from Beverly Bremer.
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Well-Set The dining room is holiday party-ready with silver goblets from Beverly Bremer Silver Shop and Herend’s Chinese Bouquet in blue available through Neiman Marcus.
sense of comfortable elegance, along with layered rugs throughout. A move also allows a reconsideration of the primary palette that you once may have loved, but perhaps has lost its charms or feels a bit tired. In that regard, Giles introduced a calmer color approach as a departure from the more vibrant one in their former family home. “We pulled the colors from nature—a mix of blues and greens grounded in a creamy neutral base with accents in flax tone,” says Giles. To keep the color scheme fresh, Giles sprinkled pretty prints throughout by way of window treatments, pillows and accent pieces such as blue-and-white garden stools and a collection of porcelain. When you enter the front door of the home, the living room is front and center, so Giles wanted to make sure the message of relaxed and pretty was presented from the start. Generous upholstery in a calming blue and a subtle stripe 55
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PA S S P O R T T R AV E L
QUINTESSENTIAL COLORADO Sublime settings, rustic elegance, inspired adventure. All tell the story of The Broadmoor Wilderness Experience at a trio of Rocky Mountain retreats Written by ANN N. YUNGMEYER
DENVER BUSINESS magnate Philip Anschutz was only 10 years old when he told his father he wanted to buy The Broadmoor after visiting the iconic Colorado Springs resort. Decades later, his dream became a reality and he set out to build upon the legacy of the resort’s visionary founder, Spencer Penrose. Fittingly, many recent enhancements reflect the spirit of adventure set forth by Penrose a century earlier—including wilderness properties 64
Cloud Camp, The Ranch at Emerald Valley and Fly Fishing Camp. Each idyllic retreat features an alpine lodge and well-appointed cabins; a stay includes exceptional cuisine and various activities, from guided hiking and fishing to Cooking Club with Broadmoor chefs. Cloud Camp perches atop Cheyenne Mountain at 9,200 feet with sweeping views across Colorado Springs and the eastern plains. Guests arrive via chauffeured Cadil-
lac Escalade up the switchbacked dirt road from The Broadmoor’s main campus, or they may choose a more adventurous trek by mule or on foot. The grand lodge features a wraparound porch and a great room with stone fireplaces and a stunning collection of Western art and Native American artifacts. In the shadow of Pike’s Peak, guests gather for sunset cocktail hour, followed by artfully prepared dinners and campfire with s’mores. Activities await, from morning
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yoga, hiking and mule rides to relaxing in a cedar hot tub enveloped in nature. Resort amenities, such as golf, tennis and spa, are just a shuttle ride away. The Ranch at Emerald Valley nestles in high alpine terrain surrounded by rocky peaks. A favorite for families and children, the secluded property offers fishing and paddling on two small lakes, along with horseback riding, biking, archery and lawn games. Further afield, 75 minutes west of The Broadmoor, the Orvis-endorsed Fly Fishing Camp is for passionate anglers of all abilities. The lodge offers guided fishing along 5 miles of private water on the Tarryall River, lush with wild brown and brook trout. Throughout The Broadmoor’s properties, the Anschutz family (who also owns Sea Island in Georgia) purposefully honors the history of the resort and the American West. Paintings and sculpture from the highly acclaimed Anschutz Collection, which holds original works and professional reproductions of Frederic Remington, Charles M. Russell and other renowned Western artists, are prominently displayed along with treasured memorabilia such as Kevin Costner’s beaded, fringed shirt worn in Dances with Wolves. The all-inclusive Wilderness Experience is offered seasonally, April to November. There is Wi-Fi but no TV; you’ll watch hummingbirds and brilliant sunrises instead. With The Broadmoor’s high marks in hospitality, “camp” is hardly roughing it, and you could say that Cloud Camp, above all, feels heavenly indeed.
clockwise from top The Great Room, set for dinner at Cloud Camp. Camp dog Blue, a loyal companion at Broadmoor Fly Fishing Camp. A fisherman enjoys miles of private water along the Tarryall River. Emerald Valley Ranch guests enjoy cowboy coffee and a morning soak. opposite Cloud Camp at twilight, overlooking Colorado Springs and the Eastern Plains.
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