ATLANTA HOMES & LIFESTYLES
DECEMBER 2020
COMFORT & JOY
& JOY
Comfort
VOLUME 39, NO. 11
Contents DECEMBER 2020
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Gift Guide Adding sparkle, festivity and delight to the spirit of giving this season
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Irrepressible Expression Atlanta designer Dawn Trimble crafts her next chapter as a watercolor artist
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Best in Show Georgia’s top design talents are recognized with ASID’s Design Excellence Awards
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Property Report Calendar Happenings this month Naomi On socially distanced holidays Tastemakers Keith Robinson Passport to Style End Note Suzanna on brighter days Editor’s Letter Ad Index
Happy Harmony Margaret Kirkland Interiors uses antique beauty and forward-thinking design to fashion a deeply personal second act for empty nesters
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Warm Welcome Beth Ervin and Norman D. Askins reimagine a 1960s Buckhead home for a family with a fondness for entertaining
On the Cover Interior Design MARGARET KIRKLAND INTERIORS Photography by EMILY FOLLOWILL Styled by ELEANOR ROPER
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1. 1. Antler Wall Mount, $299, and Gold Digger Garden Hose, $99. Garden Glory; gardenglory.com 2. Coupe vase. Price available upon request, Eric Schmitt for Liaigre; liaigre.com 3. Ether ďŹ ve-piece dinner set. $78, Jonathan Adler; jonathanadler.com 4. JB Star platinum 2-cttw sapphire and 1.60-cttw oval-cut diamond band. Price upon request, MAYORS stores and online; mayors.com 5. Ulysse Nardin executive Skeleton x WOSG exclusive timepiece. $25,000, MAYORS stores and online; mayors.com 6. Beauvais Velvet Jewelry Box in Cinnabar. $975, Aerin; aerin.com 7. Translucent Colored Glass S/2 in Moon Glow. $65 for set of two, Paloma & Co.; shoppalomaandco.com 8. Calinda Tall Vase in Forest Green. $350, Aerin; aerin.com 9. Bing 65 Black Suede Mules with Crystal and Pearl Piece. $995, Jimmy Choo, (404) 4752800; jimmychoo.com 10. Backgammon Set in Tortoise. $2,250, Aerin; aerin.com
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11. FOPE Necklace. $40,020, MAYORS stores and online; mayors.com 12. Millbrook slipper in Hunter Green. $550, John Derian for Stubbs and Wootton; stubbsandwootton.com 13. Matouk August cashmere throw. $1,549, Gramercy Home; shopgramercy.com 14. T1 Wide Diamond Ring. $5,500, Tiffany & Co.; tiffany.com 15. Pima Robe in Lavender. $126, Lake Pajamas; lakepajamas.com 16. Blo-Poke Fireplace Tool. $180, Ann Mashburn; annmashburn.com 17. Murano Champagne glass in green. $575 each, Carl Hansen & Son; carlhansen.com 18. Pearl cluster napkin ring. $26, Von Gern Home; vongernhome.com 19. Cocktail Napkin/ Coaster in Green Tartan, $28, and Every Day Wine Glass, $3.95. Hudson Grace; hudsongracesf.com 20. Sicily Scallop Placemat, $130 for set of two, Big Love Dinner Napkins, $110 for set of two. Elizabeth Lake; elizabethlake.com
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COMFORT COOKING
As many of us return to the kitchen, pivot to porch parties and socialize in small groups, KEITH ROBINSON reminds us to take satisfaction in simple pleasures, at a time we need it most Written by CLINTON SMITH Photographed by DAVID CHRISTENSEN
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LEVATING THE ART of everyday living is second nature for Keith Robinson. After all, the celebrated tastemaker has orchestrated some of the city’s most stylish soirees through his event design company, Gloriosa. And while his core focus these days is choreographing the design and creation of beautiful garden and landscape projects across the South (Robinson studied environmental design at university), the renowned host is still sharing his knowledge with others on all things culinary, in the garden and at the table.
Home for Robinson is Redwine Plantation, a 19th-century residence just south of Atlanta in Palmetto, Georgia. It’s also the site of his intimate and socially distanced lifestyle seminars— dubbed “Redwine Sessions”—which cover an array of topics on living the good life and reflect the spirit of each season. Summer classes may have an emphasis on gardening, while December’s classes feature Robinson’s unique imprimatur on the holidays. “The January cooking sessions will be focused on comfort food in different genres,” says Robinson. “From casseroles to soups and stews to roasting to desserts—all of it.” 39
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HAPPY HARMONY Written by CLAIRE RUHLIN
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Welcome In Designer Margaret Kirkland created an elegant seating area in the entry with an antique caned bench. Decorative painter Brian Carter customized Christopher Norman wallpaper with handpainted leaves. opposite A magnolia wreath from Lucy’s Market adds a Southern nod to the holidays.
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Color Story Kirkland transformed the study, originally a more formal library space, into an intimate lounge area for the empty-nester homeowners to enjoy together. She also adorned the walls, painted Farrow & Ball’s Calke Green, with the homeowners’ collection of antique engravings.
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FOR A PAIR OF EMPTY NESTERS looking to refresh their Buckhead home—and find use for their substantial collection of existing and recently inherited furnishings—discovering Margaret Kirkland Interiors was a lightbulb moment. Drawn to the design firm’s expertise in embracing and repurposing clients’ belongings, the couple knew they’d found the right designer for their second act. “[The client] came to us and said, ‘We’ve been shipped all of this furniture that we want to incorporate, but have no idea how, and are hoping you can help us,’” says Kirkland. “Sometimes the best shopping I’ve done for clients is in their storage unit and in their attics.” Alongside Zach Weiler, the designer did exactly that: found homes for antique treasures and family heirlooms, reupholstered 47
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warm welcome Through a decades-long renovation, BETH ERVIN and NORMAN D. ASKINS reimagine a 1960s Buckhead home for a family with a fondness for entertaining Written by SEJAL BHIMA Photographed by JEFF HERR
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Homeowner Laura Deisley and her husband found the living room’s antique English secretary during one of their many trips to Scott Antique Markets. It displays a collection of blue-and-white porcelain, some of which has been passed down through generations.
walked in, we were able to do everything we wanted,” says Deisley. “As the home has evolved through the years, we’ve loved and lived through every bit of it.” Ervin was more than happy to oblige Deisley’s unhurried timeline, given her own thoughtful approach to design. “I enjoy taking time to pick out rare and unique pieces that can’t be ordered from a catalog,” explains Ervin. “Laura and I were deliberate about selecting things that were just as timeless as the home’s architecture.” In the foyer, they settled on a classic stripe wallpaper that has anchored the space for 15 years, while the living room’s drapes, made of a vintage Rose Cumming silk chintz, are a similar testament to the duo’s affinity for enduring details. Simple updates such as switching out painted wood window rods for metal ones keep things fresh in an understated manner. To address structural changes to the home, the couple enlisted architect Norman D. Askins, whose own work is influenced by James Means. Askins’ two-part renova60
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Safe Keeping While the silk drapery has held court in the living room for 15 years, Ervin recently commissioned the seating to be recovered in a cream cotton velvet. Deisley purchased the starburst mirror at a Parisian ea market and carried it by hand through the rest of her travels until it safely landed above the living room mantel, ďŹ tting perfectly within the border of the existing millwork.
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VAIL’S GREAT ESCAPE ALTHOUGH VAIL, COLORADO, IS A destination to be enjoyed year-round, it’s ski season that packs in the most aweinspiring experiences with the whole family in mind. Its Alpine villages—Vail Village, Lionshead and Golden Peak—are chock-full of shops, restaurants, museums, galleries and all, but the crowds can be a bit much. Savvy visitors enjoy all the hustle and bustle of the Village but know they can escape just a couple of miles down the road to the more secluded Grand Hyatt Vail resort. Skiers and nonskiers will fi nd no shortage of things to do at the Grand Hyatt Vail, a 285-room ski-in, ski-out resort that sits at the foot of Vail Mountain (the largest ski mountain in Colorado) and along the banks of Gore Creek. At the base of the resort’s private Chair Lift 20, Venture 70
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Sports stocks the latest in gear and offers concierge and valet services, heated boot storage and an experienced and knowledgeable staff. Guests can book a snowshoeing excursion to explore the mountain forest or take part in yoga, pilates or barre classes. Rather take a dip in the pool or hot tub or go for a rigorous session in the 24/7 fitness center? No worries. Go it alone or follow the resort’s varied schedule of activities where new adventures appear every day. Kids enjoy the daily “build-your-own hot chocolate” and warm cookies or s’mores after skiing or ice-skating at the private ice rink. Custom-fitted ice skates are available in the cozy yurt just outside the rink (the yurt makes a quiet place to read or relax with a cocktail too).
ALL PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF GRAND HYATT VAIL
The ultra posh ski-in, ski-out Grand Hyatt Vail is a world unto itself
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The Grand Hyatt Vail’s award-winning spa draws on the surrounding landscape for inspiration and its treatments and ingredients offer the powers of blended essential oils derived from native mountain botanicals. There’s nothing quite as rejuvenating after a day on the mountain as a signature massage followed by a visit to the aromatherapy steam room or salt sauna before stepping out into the brisk Alpine air. In 2018, the hotel underwent a multimillion dollar renovation that brought the property and all of the resort’s services to a spectacular level. The popular Fireside Lounge (with its own champagne vending machine) is the resort’s gathering spot, and the world-class cuisine and stellar wine list at Gessner are among the best in Vail. Colorado Lamb Chops, Black Truffle Tagliatelle and House-made Focaccia are menu standouts. There are several levels of rooms and suites, all of which are spacious and modern. Huge pristine marble bathrooms with perfect lighting and deluxe Balmain amenities are a welcome surprise. Shuttles run to and from the Villages every 15 minutes, but it’s an easy, scenic walk along Gore Creek for the slightly more adventurous. hyatt.com
clockwise from top left Moët Chandon, available via a vending machine in the lobby, is a unique après-ski treat favored by guests. The Alpine-inspired Fireside Lounge is the resort’s social center. Complimentary shuttles to Lionshead and Vail Village leave every 15 minutes from the resort entrance. opposite from top The Grand Hyatt Vail is nestled at the base of Vail Mountain, alongside the banks of Gore Creek. The extensive menu at Gessner is inspired by the rich culinary heritage of the Rockies.
For up-to-date travel requirements and restrictions, and to learn more about Hyatt's current policies, visit hyatt.com/ info/coronavirus-statement
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