ATLANTA HOMES & LIFESTYLES
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APRIL 2020
CHIC CHIC RETREATS
EASY, ELEGANT GETAWAYS!
VOLUME 39, NO. 4
Contents APRIL 2020
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Palm Beach Edit Suzanne Kasler takes a deft approach to Florida’s signature coastal style
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Better Together A glimpse at some of our favorite designer partnerships for spring
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Book Look Renew your library with Spring’s latest design tome releases
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Educated Eye AH&L explores the roots and lasting impact of solariums
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Serenity by the Shore Nina Nash Long and Don Easterling infuse an Alys Beach retreat with coastal charm
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Property Report Calendar Happenings this month Naomi On escapist decorating Dish Lyla Lila End Note Suzanna on Mother Nature Editor’s Letter Ad Index
Resort-Ready Retreat
On the Cover
A newly built St. Simons island compound brims with room to live and play for a busy family of six
Interior Design LIZ WILLIAMS INTERIORS
On Point
Styling by ELEANOR ROPER
Photography by EMILY FOLLOWILL
An Atlanta couple assembled a dream team to realize their home away from home on Lake Martin
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PALM BEACH EDIT Designer Suzanne Kasler rewrites the Florida town’s quintessential punchy style in this urbane great room Written by ZOË GOWEN
WHEN COMMISSIONED TO DESIGN this space for the Kips Bay Decorator Show House in Palm Beach this spring, Suzanne Kasler could not help but imagine herself as the client. “I’ve always wanted a house here. It’s where I go to travel and recharge,” she says. Allowing the legendary getaway town’s sense of place to inspire her design, she leaned heavily on the area’s most renown decor elements: rattan, white linen, natural materials and the signature Palm Beach Pink. 12
Photography by DOUGLAS FRIEDMAN
With those selections in place, Kasler wrapped the large (40-foot by 23-foot) room with the coastal-feeling Sans Soucis by de Gournay wallcovering. “It’s very chic and it blends effortlessly with all those elements that we knew we wanted,” she explains. “I had seen the Sans Soucis pattern a year ago in London and they translated the design into this white, coral pink, yellow and graygreen color palette.” The wall of built-in bookcases prevented Kasler from covering
each wall with the de Gournay paper. “This took a lot of creative thinking, but ultimately we decided to paint the bookcase wall one strong color,” says the designer, who decided to use Benjamin Moore’s Custis Salmon for the much delibarated wall decoration. “I study a lot of pinks and you have got to use the right one in the right place. This coral pink was perfect,” she says. “A room this large needs lots of places for everyone to sit and enjoy,” notes Kasler
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who divided the space into three seating areas around a custom 10-foot long Hickory Chair sofa, a floating sectional and a rattan chaise with a smattering of slipper chairs and antique seating carefully placed about the room. After Kasler perfected the large room’s “architectural envelope” and satisfied her floor plan requirements, she turned to oneof-a-kind pieces to take things up a notch. A yellow-cushioned antique chair from the Paris Flea Market is carefully complemented by one throw and abstract art on the table behind it. “The yellow cushion was another big decision, but it turned out really well for us,” says Kasler who could not help but notice that throughout the show, people seemed to gather and stay a while. “To me that is always a sign of success,” she says.
above Kasler added the round-paned mirrors high on the walls to mimic windows and bring light into the space. left A large photograph by David Burdeny accentuates the de Gournay wallcovering, sourced through AinsworthNoah. opposite A pair of Paul Ferrante Water Lilies chandeliers lights up the room, while a yellow Pierre Frey cushion, sourced through Jim Thompson, adds punch.
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BOOK LOOK
Celebrate the arrival of spring by renewing your personal library with these sunny new tomes that promise to brighten—and enlighten! Produced by THE EDITORS
Designers and Dogs
You’re Invited If you have ever found yourself at a loss for party inspiration, look no further than Los Angeles-based socialite and superb hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran's new book You’re Invited: Classic Elegant Entertaining (Rizzoli; $50). She details her eight favorite soirées with jaw-dropping photography and fun-toread party planning encouragement.
Celebrating British country life, At Home in the English Countryside: Designers and Their Dogs (Rizzoli; $50) offers charming design ideas on how to live stylishly with canine companions. From rose bushes to Retrievers and antique porcelain to Cavalier King Charles spaniels, some of Great Britain’s best—like Paolo Moschino and Kit Kemp—take readers on romps all around their dog-friendly abodes.
Hotel Secrets Unlock hidden stories of the world’s most divine destinations in The Luxury Collection: Hotel Secrets (Assouline, $50). Featuring more than 100 hotels and resorts spanning five continents, the book takes explorers and thrill-seekers alike on a curated journey to exclusive sights. From royal Bangkok getaways to Frank Sinatra’s private Italian suite, experience rich culture and unbelievable history from around the globe without leaving your home. 18
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© YOU’RE INVITED: CLASSIC, ELEGANT ENTERTAINING BY STEPHANIE BOOTH SHAFRAN, RIZZOLI NEW YORK, 2020. PHOTOGRAPHS © THE INGALLS; © AT HOME IN THE ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE: DESIGNERS AND THEIR DOGS BY SUSANNA SALK, RIZZOLI NEW YORK, 2020; © A GARDEN FOR ALL SEASONS: MARJORIE MERRIWEATHER POST’S HILLWOOD BY KATE MARKERT, RIZZOLI NEW YORK, 2020; © SOUL OF THE HOME: DESIGNING WITH ANTIQUES BY TARA SHAW, ABRAMS, 2020. PHOTOGRAPHS © PAUL COSTELLO; © WELCOME TO BUTTERMILK KITCHEN BY SUZANNE VIZETHANN, GIBBS-SMITH, 2020. PHOTOGRAPHS © ANGIE MOSIER; © THE LADIES’ VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY COOKBOOK BY FLORENCE FABRICANT, RIZZOLI NEW YORK, 2020; © THE LUXURY COLLECTION: HOTEL SECRETS, ASSOULINE, 2020. PHOTOGRAPHS © MARIOTT INTERNATIONAL
Garden for all Seasons More than 180 pages document the exquisite but expansive 25-acre grounds in A Garden for all Seasons: Marjorie Merriweather Post’s Hillwood (Rizzoli; $50). The legendary Washington, D.C. estate, which is now open to the public, features 13-acres of formal gardens extending from the home’s terrace and porches that were designed to correspond with interior rooms.
Soul of the Home Renown antiques dealer and furniture designer, Tara Shaw, shares the hard-earned knowledge and secrets that she has learned throughout her career in Soul of the Home: Designing with Antiques (Abrams; $50). Shaw provides a comprehensive yet frank guide to buying and living with antique furniture in the 21st century that’s a must-read before your next trip to Scott’s.
Buttermilk Kitchen LVI Society Cookbook Written with a similar spirit to a Junior League cookbook, albeit one with a Northern twist and some celebrity cameos, The Ladies’ Village Improvement Society Cookbook (Rizzoli; $45) marks the 125th anniversary of the well-known beach town’s nonprofit with a collection of its members’ recipes including some from Martha Stewart and Ina Garten.
Southern hospitality radiates throughout Welcome to Buttermilk Kitchen (GibbsSmith; $30) by Suzanne Vizethann. The celebrated chef spills her secrets for Southern breakfast staples like kitchen playlists to get you moving and much more in a book that whispers “welcome home” with each turn of the page. 19
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Serenityy byy the Shore
Written by JEANNE LYONS DAVIS Photographed by CHRIS LITTLE Styled by THEA BEASLEY
LAYERS OF SUBTLE TEXTURES, NEUTRAL HUES AND BESPOKE TOUCHES MAKE FOR A CALM, COOL AND COLLECTED ALYS BEACH RETREAT BY NINA NASH LONG AND DON EASTERLING OF MATHEWS DESIGN GROUP 34
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Quiet Notions Designers Nina Nash Long and Don Easterling sourced open fretwork chairs and a painted table from Mathews Furniture + Design to give the dining space “breathing room.” opposite, far left Smooth Venetian plaster walls echo Alys Beach’s signature aesthetic.
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Room Service above left The multifunctional breakfast nook hosts a flurry of activities, from morning pancakes to late night card games. The whitewashed pecky cypress ceilings add natural dimension and further define the space. above right The designers created a splash with a distinctive marble and brass tile backsplash in the butler’s pantry.
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ALYS BEACH HAS ALWAYS MADE ITS OWN WAVES amongst the cluster of communities sprinkled along Florida’s revered 30A Highway. The iconic hamlet maintains unwavering architectural standards with its unmistakable white edifices that fuse together Bermuda and Mediterranean influences, making the perfect canvas for an Atlanta family’s idyllic seaside retreat. “You can’t help but get inspired by the natural surroundings and simplicity of Alys Beach,” shares Nina Nash Long, who co-designed the space with colleague Don Easterling of Mathews Design Group, the in-house design team for Mathews Furniture + Design. The homeowners, who lived in a different Alys Beach abode previously, were ready for more space and an interior refresh. Long and Easterling helped reimagine their new residence with an updated perspective that also felt true to their style and the area, incorporating white plaster walls and colors that reflected the sand and crystal-clear waters of the nearby shore. “We visited their previous home in Alys Beach and knew their style, but wanted to give them something fresh and different,” says Easterling. The large family frequently entertains, but they didn’t want the comings-and-goings of friends—not to mention their spirited four-legged pet—to deter the design from a dirt-fearing palette of airy hues. Long and Easterling opted for pretty performance
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Mindfully Monochrome Calm colors and textures envelope the great room. “We wanted it to feel tranquil, so we kept the hues very soft using whites, pale blues and light wooden tones,� says Easterling. The ceilings and walls are Venetian plaster that was applied by hand, nodding to the Alys Beach aesthetic.
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Resortready Retreat A newly built St. Simons Island compound brims with room to live and play for a busy family of six Written by JENNIFER BOLES Photographed by EMILY FOLLOWILL Styled by ELEANOR ROPER
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Clean Beauty Atlanta architect Tim Adams and interior designer Beth Webb selected interior finishes for the Frederica residence, such as the limestone floor and wood paneling in the foyer. opposite The great room’s 24-foot vaulted ceiling allowed Adams to introduce a wall of windows, flooding the space with natural light. To complete the airy feel, Webb upholstered the room’s seating in pale performance fabrics.
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Written by TATE GUNNERSON Photographed by EMILY FOLLOWILL Styled by ELEANOR ROPER
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AN ATLANTA COUPLE ASSEMBLED A DREAM TEAM TO REALIZE THEIR HOME AWAY FROM HOME ON ALABAMA’S LAKE MARTIN
View Finder Thanks to the lot’s peninsula-like point, nearly every room in the home opens to expansive views of the surrounding water.
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Classic Comfort A fine art photograph from Stanton Home Furnishings brings the outside into the first-floor family room, a neutral milieu accented with colorful pillows covered in fabric by Jim Thompson. left An arched ceiling distinguishes the side entrance, where contemporary artwork and a wood sunburst mirror echo the color palette used throughout the interior.
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“THEY WANTED THAT CASUAL FEELING, SO WE SELECTED PIECES WITH SIMPLE, ELEGANT DETAILS—NOTHING TOO FUSSY.” —INTERIOR DESIGNER LIZ WILLIAMS 65
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LIFE
END NOTE
APRIL SHOWERS …
“UH-OH, I’VE GONE CALIFORNIAN,” I worried. On a recent trip to Atlanta I was caught in a torrential downpour that turned streets into rivers and left branches strewn about the ground. Atlantans remained undeterred and navigated their SUVs— another anomaly not found in Los Angeles—through the roadstreams and over the debris. While they plundered on, I contemplated staying home in this rough weather, like the Angelenos, who clear the streets when it rains. In 1973 Albert Hammond and Sonny and Cher sang “It Never Rains in Southern California,” and they weren’t kidding: It never rains in Southern California. For example, in 2018 it rained 3 inches in L.A. while Atlanta received 70 inches of precipitation. But I was in Atlanta for work and I had to venture out. Although some people drove too fast in the rain while others remained unfamiliar with using a blinker, I safely navigated my way to the covered parking lot at ADAC. After emerging from a day at the showrooms, I was happily surprised to find that the whipping 80
winds had diminished to a light drizzle. That night I sat outside listening to the bullfrogs in the stream as the wet grass emitted that sweet, Southern post-rain perfume. When I’m in California, I walk on the beach daily. The pounding ocean waves and constant wind are as good for the soul as they are the body. I’ve had many contemplative conversations with the mighty Pacific—an ocean that rhythmically packs waves reaching 15 feet high. While living in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, we skied the Tetons every weekend—a mountain range so formidable that one cannot let thoughts wander while navigating the slopes. And, when spending time at our house in Highlands, North Carolina, we routinely hiked Whiteside—a mountain that provided a beautiful view (and aching knees). Regardless of the climate or location, I think Mother Nature offers the best medicine, the best church and the best inspiration. As for my ability to navigate Atlanta roads in the rain? I think it’s safe to say that I’ve “remained Atlantan.”
PHOTO BY EMILY FOLLOWILL; LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE BY JOHN HOWARD; ARCHITECTURE BY D. STANLEY DIXON ARCHITECT
No matter where the weather befalls you, SUZANNA CULLEN HAMILTON proves that dealings with rain, sun, wind and snow always keeps you on your toes
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BOXWOODS BOUTIQUE Run of Showhouse Shop high-end decor, home accessories, garden goods and other fun finds from our BOXWOODS GARDENS & GIFTS pop-up show, which is always a highlight of the Southeastern Designer Showhouse. Take some time to explore the boutique’s festive furnishings, goodies and gifts before you leave the house. *All events are subject to change. Please visit our website at southeasternshowhouse.com for up-to-date information.
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FRIDAY INSIDERS’ TOUR OF THE SHOWHOUSE April 17, May 1 and May 8; tour begins promptly at 10:05 a.m. Join the team responsible for the design/build of this renovated residence—including Stan Benecki of BENECKI, Cydney Mitchell of SOURCE and Melanie Turner of MELANIE TURNER INTERIORS—as they guide the first 10 guests to arrive at the Showhouse on a behindthe-scenes tour of the residence, inside and out. Limited to first 10 guests; included with price of admission. Tour begins promptly at 10:05 a.m. each Friday.
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PICTURE-PERFECT CHEESE BOARDS Saturday, April 18; 11:30 a.m. Learn how to craft the ultimate cheese and charcuterie platter with NEAKYN BOROUJERDI of CHEESE ME. Discover best pairings—from produce and proper tools to surfaces—and watch as Neakyn artfully arranges a foodie masterpiece while guiding guests through her step-by-step process. Sponsored by Lucy’s Market.
ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER LECTURE: THE WONDEROUS WORLD OF THE HONEY BEE Friday, April 17; 11:30 a.m. Get a peek into the wonderous world of the honey bee—and the beekeeping practices of the ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER—with EMILY ROBERTS, DIRECTOR OF URBAN AGRICULTURE. Join us in learning more about the basics of beekeeping, honey bee history and biology, why humans need them, and how we can help them thrive. Don’t miss the specialty cocktail served during her chat, featuring honey made by the bees of GOIZUETA GARDENS at the Atlanta History Center.
2020 LUXURY REAL ESTATE TRENDS Saturday, April 25; 10:30 a.m. The spring buying season is in full throttle! Whether selling, buying or staying put, HARRY NORMAN REALTORS President and CEO JENNI BONURA and General Manager TODD EMERSON reveal current real estate trends, and what Atlanta homeowners—and buyers—can expect to encounter in the luxury Atlanta market in 2020.
TERRARIUM MAKING WITH THE SIPPING PLANT Saturday, April 25; 11:30 a.m. Create your own personalized tabletop garden! Join Kaitlyn Woodruff from the THE SIPPING PLANT for a terrarium-making workshop. Advance ticket purchase is required. $50/person includes Showhouse admission, terrarium and materials.
MARVELOUS MILLINERY: MAKE YOUR OWN FASCINATOR WORKSHOP Saturday, May 2; 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Fascinators can be true works of art and an expression of your personality. In preparation for Derby Day—or to create a fashion-forward statement piece worthy of British royalty—join Tina Kite of TINA KITE MILLINERY for a workshop in which attendees will use the highest quality materials to sculpt and design a luxurious but lightweight fascinator just for you. No experience necessary! Advance ticket purchase is required. $80; visit southeasternshowhouse.com
LIVE PAINTING WITH ARTIST MEREDITH GILLESPIE Saturday, April 25; 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Atlanta artist Meredith Gillespie of MEREDITH GILLESPIE FINE ART, known for her highly detailed portraits of horses and other animals, florals and botanicals, pets and more, will set up her easel at the Showhouse for an intimate look at the artist's creative process.
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Atlanta-based Land Plus Associates is an award-winning landscape architecture firm known for innovative and richlydetailed residential site and landscape designs. Founded by Kenneth Lemm and Alec Michaelides in 1985, the firm enjoys a reputation as one of the leading design firms in the Southeast. Forging invaluable relationships with leading architects, interior designers, residential builders and other construction professionals, Lemm and Michaelides have curated a team of talented landscape architects to explore site conditions, architectural connections and client expectations to maximize the potential of every property though unique, custom designs. The Land Plus team offers a hands-on, collaborative approach to each commission, working closely with allied professionals and clients. A seamless blending of design, management and execution, matched with keen attention to detail, materials and effective construction techniques, creates luxurious and enduring outdoor environments.
An Atlanta native, Cydney specializes in shaping and architecturally specifying home interiors to bring out the best potential design and use of space. During her eight years with Benecki, she’s worked on over 45 luxury projects around the country, winning coveted industry awards and numerous features in national magazines. Years of inspiration from world travel have recently led her to launch Source, a new venture that partners with designers and architects, helping them to achieve their creative vision through unique and custom architectural accents and hard surfaces. She is a graduate of Auburn University’s interior design program and is happily expecting her first baby girl this summer. sourceatl.com (404) 566-7586
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