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CONTENTS SEPTEMBER 2015 // ISSUE NO.323

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Bold and Bright

Highlights from the 45th

Annual Decorators’ Show House & Gardens.

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Dine and Design An artful dinner party following the 2015 Design Bloggers Conference pays homage to modern art icons.

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House Blend A restored East Lake abode is a multilayered expression of its exceptionally creative owners, Jared Paul and Kelley Harris.

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Riding the Wholesome Wave The South’s most prestigious culinary talents gather for an evening of charity and community.

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Style News The Hot List: Fall’s new releases from Atlanta’s top talents, plus noteable trends.

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In Conversation With: Mary McDonald Her perspective on fresh introductions, from Schumacher to Chaddock.

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Back to the Books Fall’s hottest new design-tomes.

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Robert Brown’s Master Suite at the Decorators’ Show House & Gardens.

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Floor to Ceiling An in-depth look at prevailing trends from Coverings.

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ASID Awards

The 2015 Design Excel-

lence award winners in residential design.

Life 38 42 43 44 119 136 6 135

Real Estate Property Report Calendar Cultural happenings around Atlanta Naomi On democratic design.

Dish Dispatches from the local culinary scene Passport to Style Can’t-miss fall escapes Etc. Quintessentially Atlanta … with Marcia Editor’s Letter Resources + Ad Index Cover photographed by Erica George Dines

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EDITOR’S LETTER

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AS SUMMER’S LAZY DAYS begin to pass through the rearview mirror, I’m feeling the need to harness that rejuvenating feeling that can only be induced by an indulgent holiday—in hopes that it may carry me through the end-of-year madness.

Sure, it’s only September, but the holidays will be here before we know it, a fact we’re often reminded of as we undergo construction for our annual Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Home for the Holidays Showhouse, which opens November 20th.

But before we get too ahead of ourselves, let us focus on the present. Our September issue, in the words of Dorothy Draper, proves that decorating is fun, as proven by some of the city’s top talents in “Bold and Bright” (page 82), as well as by a wildly imaginative dinner party for design-industry VIPs (page 98). Also opening this month is our secondannual Serenbe Designer Showhouse, which debuts in the community’s Grange neighborhood. Finally: please allow the AH&L editorial team to introduce our freshly renovated website, atlantahomesmag.com. We’ve spent a good deal of our personal downtime this summer envisioning ways to recreate the magazine’s experience for our online visitors—and are eager to share Elizabeth Ralls its reimagined goodness. Join us Editor in Chief @elizabeth_ralls | twitter in hitting refresh this fall; you @eliz_ralls | instagram won’t regret it.

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STYLE

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IDEAS // DISCOVERIES // DEBUTS

Artisanal Edge

With his freshly built-out 9,000-square-foot ADAC shopping destination, Ryan Hughes is setting the benchmark for

innovative showroom design. Encompassing both his former Atelier and Westside outposts under one roof—including a HOLLAND & SHERRY showroom-within-a-showroom—R HUGHES is staking its claim as a brand that’s as uniquely crafted and layered as the artisanal good collections he represents. r-hughes.com

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STYLE NEWS

HOT LIST

Fall wouldn’t be complete without expressive introductions from our city’s finest and swoonworthy new showrooms.

WRITTEN BY Kate

Abney,

Elizabeth Ralls and Claire Ruhlin

A GREAT MIGRATION It’s safe to say that R HUGHES’ new Smith Hanesdesigned showroom at ADAC—complete with reclaimedwood floors, plaster, white lacquer and antiqued glass

represents. Here, anchor brands Ochre, Jean de Merry, Apparatus and Coup d’Etat mix with new arrivals like Dmitriy & Co. upholstery and accent pieces from Natasha Baradaran, “a small, glamorous collection from L.A.,” says owner Ryan Hughes. Also of note: the HOLLAND & SHERRY shop-within-a-shop now carrying Galbraith & Paul and Fromental, as well as Zak + Fox and Coleman Taylor. R Hughes, ADAC, (404) 607-8877; rhughes.com

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and steel—is as distinctive as the lines the showroom

WONDER WALL Fashioned from his Old Fourth Ward studio and manufactured in Massachusetts by an industry stalwart, Atlanta artisan CLAY MCLAURIN’s freshly minted wallpapers are hand-printed with water-based pigments. “I find beauty in imperfection and informality,” says McLaurin of his abstract motifs. Available at

Ainsworth-Noah, ADAC, (404) 231-8787; ainsworth-noah.com

High Ground ARETÉ, an enchanting collection of lighting, accessories and furnishings cast in plaster, bronze, gilt, marble and bisque porcelain debuted this spring at BUNGALOW CLASSIC. A collaboration between George Sellers—a classically trained sculptor, artist and illustrator—and retail mogul Bradley Clifford, pieces are produced by hand in the duo’s Dallas studio. Recent releases include marble Balustrade tables inspired by Villa d’Este, featuring Areté’s signature compass rose motif. Expect animal-skin textures (rhino, croc, elephant) for fall. (404) 351-9120; bungalowclassic.com

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HOT LIST TAILORED TARTAN

OUTER LIMITS Few of fall’s wallpaper introductions

A former Ralph Lauren veteran, designer SCOT

top the arrival of TROVE at the PAUL+

MEACHAM WOOD knows a thing or two about deftly

showroom. Founded by artist duo

designed patterns and materials, both of which he has

Randall Buck and Jee Levin in 2006,

infused in his debut collection, Scot Meacham Wood

the wallcoverings impart the impact of

Home. Hitting market this month, the Southern native

murals. The pair’s four latest designs

and self-professed textile junkie’s new line encom-

take inspiration from patterns seen

passes a selection of more than 50 rich textiles (think

from space. Developed further via

plenty of tartan), milled in a family owned, 16th-century

charcoal hand drawings, their designs

Scottish factory, as well as upholstered furniture, trims

depict funnel clouds, electric storms,

and fringes, and boxes and accessories ranging from

sediment showers and marbleized

$200–$300. The SMW Home Collection is available

motifs inspired by the Red Planet.

for purchase at scotmeachamwoodhome.com

Paul+, ADAC, (404) 261-1820; paulplusatlanta.com

REALM OF THE RUSTIC Following a 10-year stint at West Elm, most recently as director of design education, Bradley Odom is outfitting his new Westside boutique, DIXON RYE, with concrete block walls, exposed brick and rustic beams to highlight its exceptional-quality upholstery and furnishings. “Many of our products are private-label design or bench-made,” he says. “Dixon Rye is about a quiet decency. It’s understated, like a good Southern Sunday.” Dixon Rye, (470) 355-5038; dixonrye.com

High Cotton Birmingham talent Mary Catherine Folmar’s splashy textile line COTTON + QUILL marks its first showroom presence at STEVE MCKENZIE’S. Many of her fabrics, which nod to ancient architectural motifs, classic chinoiserie and colorful coastal palettes, can be printed as wallpaper in satin, matte and metallic grasscloth. Also new to the Westside design staple: the nautical but urbane DUNES AND DUCHESS line of lighting and furniture by stylish New England creatives Stacy Kunstel and Michael Partenio. (404) 618-0422; stevemckenzies.com

DESIGN DRIVEN

South Carolina’s TAYLOR BURKE HOME brings its bold

and bright wares to ADAC in October with a showroom that will feature products strictly from companies owned by women. In addition to her signature upholstery, accents and lighting, owner Julianne Taylor says the new showroom will include an exclusive Lacefield for Taylor Burke Home collection of draperies and pillows and Times Two Design tabletop, among others. (800) 860-5821; taylorburkehome.com

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STYLE NEWS

HOT LIST

Pretty + Polished at Ponce A trio of well-respected home decor chains is forging a bona fide design district at Midtown’s Ponce City Market.

WEST ELM debuted in June as a local shop-within-a-shop and communal hub for local artisans, and in August, the South’s first WILLIAMS-SONOMA HOME SHOWROOM AND DESIGN CENTER opened its doors. This month, a third member of the Williams-Sonoma portfolio, Portland-based REJUVENATION is set to debut, bringing the style of the Pacific Northwest straight to the heart of the South. westelm.com; WSHome.com; rejuvenation.com

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TURN-ONS Beloved ceramicist CHRISTOPHER SPITZMILLER creates lamps that are almost unanimously applauded as among the industry’s finest, thanks to outstanding quality, graceful silhouettes and fetching finishes—including marbleized looks launched this spring. His fine lighting pieces, including past designer collaborations with Charlotte Moss—which, like most Spitzmiller designs, feature hand-turned hardwood bases adorned with 23-karat yellow or 9-karat white gold—are now available at AinsworthNoah. Ainsworth-Noah, ADAC, (404) 231-8787; ainsworth-noah.com

Stroke of Genius

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DRESSED TO IMPRESS AINSWORTH-NOAH recently welcomed fresh arrivals from DE GOURNAY, the legendary wallpaper

Richmond abstractionist

company best known for its chinoiserie

LINDSAY COWLES has taken the design community

and pastoral scenery. The brand’s latest

by storm with her original oil-on-canvas paintings, but

introductions include the complex

the arrival of her fabrics and wallpapers at ADAC’s

Cupid & Psyche, inspired by Apuleius’

BRADLEY might just make her an industry powerhouse.

famous love story; Ghost Outline, a

Michelle Bradley fell for Cowles’s manner of digitally ma-

more modern interpretation of the

nipulating her brushstrokes into patterns with graphic re-

company’s flora and fauna–punctuated

peats. Printed with water-based pigments, the silk, linen,

vistas; and the newly launched Bas

linen-cotton and cotton sateen fabrics join wallpapers

Relief and Metallic Plains papers, which

of both residential and commercial quality and total 100-

represent its first foray into the contem-

plus combinations, from the super-bold to the subdued.

porary realm. Ainsworth-Noah, ADAC,

Bradley, ADAC, (404) 814-9595; bradley-usa.com

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HOT LIST SET & MATCH ATCH Tables–in a mix of shapes shapes, si sizes es and finishes finishes—are are the standouts of ROBERT BROWN’S second collection for MACRAE. “The way we live today is so casual,” he says. “I like lots of tables of varied sizes in one space.” Also arriving at Mary Holland’s showroom are architect BOBBY MCALPINE’S latest McAlpine Home intros, such as the Chippendale “half secretary,” in left and right directionals.

FLORAL FANTASIA

MacRae, ADAC, (404) 816-4448; macraedesigns.com

Fresh for autumn 2015, DESIGNERS GUILD introduces an expressive line of wallpapers that’s equal parts captivating and ornate— and inspired by the frescoes of the Palladian villas of the Veneto.

We’re partial to the Caprifoglio papers (pictured in Ecru), a collection of uniquely textured designs with exquisitely painted flowers that practically glitter off the wall—while offering the handmade feel of parchment. Available at Ainsworth-Noah, ADAC, (404)

231-8787; ainsworth-noah.com

Seeing Clearly Now represented by GRIZZEL & MANN, New York-based PLEXI-CRAFT has added new pieces to its customizable Signature Collection, supporting a move to a lighter, airier aesthetic. Finds include Moroccan-cutout coffee tables,

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OUTDOORS AT ADAC

mirrored bedside chests and narrow

EDGE OF TRADITION

pedestals; most can be updated with

Suitable for classic and contemporary rooms alike, JAN

leather insets, modified colors and of-

SHOWERS’ convex Remy Mirror, available in antique gold leaf

COLLECTION, which has enjoyed a 12-year run on

the-moment silhouettes. Look for ASID-

and silver leaf, is one of the designer’s many gilded rollouts

the Westside, is opening a second outpost at ADAC,

Georgia president KERRY HOWARD’s

in 2015. Also new this year is her mid-century Italian-inspired

“Kolo Collection Studio 321,” which opens this month.

chic capsule collection for the brand to

Milan Series (available at AINSWORTH-NOAH) which includes

The 2,100-square-foot space will feature select lines of

debut in 2016. Grizzel & Mann, ADAC,

sleek mirrors, lamps, seating and other accessories that offer

high-end outdoor furniture, including DEDON, Manutti,

(404) 261-5932; grizzelandmann.com

subtle yet eye-catching modernity. ainsworth-noah.com

Royal Botania and Amalfi Living. kolocollection.com

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STYLE NEWS

In conversation with:

Mary McDonald

The Los Angeles–based, Parsons-educated former milliner—now an iconic American designer—had already released a lamp line with Robert Abbey by the time her turn on Bravo’s Million Dollar Decorators made her a household name. McDonald’s inaugural collections of fabrics for F. Schumacher & Co. and rugs for Patterson Flynn Martin (both available at ADAC) launched during the show’s original run, while a line of elegant furnishings for Chaddock debuted at High Point in spring 2014. After more than a year of waiting, we’re delighted that the pieces have debuted locally at Mathews Furniture + Design (as have her second, South Seas–inspired fabric collection for Schumacher at ADAC). Charmed, we asked the doyenne to expound upon the pieces she’s most excited about bringing to our city—plus her favorite spots to frequent.

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A R T S / / C U LT U R E / / D I N I N G

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Chef Guy Wong—who exploded onto the Atlanta culinary scene in 2009 with his Japanese-style tapas and sushi

spot, Miso Izakaya—introduces the flavors and styles of Vietnam and France to the Westside with his alluring new eatery LE FAT. With head-turning interiors designed by SMITH HANES STUDIO as its backdrop, the restaurant’s menu showcases both traditional Vietnamese dishes and innovative fusion options. lefatatl.com

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R E A L E S TAT E

PROPERTY REPORT WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY

Lori Johnston

WEST PACES FOR THE WIN BUCKHEAD’S LEGENDARY AND LEAFY thoroughfare, West Paces Ferry, is a street where For Sale signs make headlines, whether it’s the $15.9 million mansion owned by “Big Poppa” or the “Pink Palace,” the 2014 Atlanta Symphony Decorators’ Show House & Gardens gem designed by Neel Reid and Philip Shutze and listed for $5.9 million.

“You really don’t have a better address than West Paces Ferry Road,” says Glennis Beacham, founder of BEACHAM & COMPANY REALTORS. Beacham notes that the sweet spot in Buckhead is homes priced up to $1.5 million. From January to

Peek into Ponce City Market

June 2015, 161 homes in the $750,000–$1.5 million range sold in Buckhead, compared to 143 sales last year, with an average of 86 days on the market.

no-brainer to save it.

which will soon boast 259 residences, 517,000

DORIO: Being on the BeltLine—as far as my

square feet of office space and 300,000 square

neighbors go—is probably our favorite thing

feet of retail and restaurants, we turned to

about living in the building. They’re all there to

Dennis Hertlein, principal at SBCH Architects,

live on the BeltLine.

and editorial and commercial photographer

Architectural Integrity

Sarah Dorio. SBCH designed the renovation and adaptive reuse of the former Sears building and moved into the building in December. Dorio and her husband, Michael, moved into an apartment in PCM last fall. Both Hertlein and Dorio have seen the addition of stores such as Anthropologie, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma Home and Rejuvenation, but admit they’re hungry for fall restaurant openings, including Linton Hopkins’ H&F Burger, Dub’s Fish Camp (by Anne Quatrano) and Hugh Acheson’s Spiller Park Coffee.

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HARRISON DESIGN. The residence, built by HammerSmith in 2005, was on the market for 12 days.

With Buckhead’s teardown ranches averag-

feature when you’re inside. The old brick and

construction is coming back. “It’s excellent. It’s not

huge steel sash windows look great from the

back to 2007 levels, but it is definitely better than it

outside and look good from the inside.

has been since 2007,” she says. “There’s very little

DORIO: I like that they kept a lot of the original

new inventory sitting on the market.”

masonry and the columns. They kept the iron window frames. When you open our door and look at the loft, you feel like you’re inside an art gallery. It’s very clean and white. It’s all just slick and concrete. Visually, it’s clutter-free. It feels

Positioning + Popularity

it’s in a very ideal location. It was kind of a

$5 million, five-bedroom, nine-bath gated estate by

ing $650,000–$850,000, custom and spec home

HERTLEIN: As architects for the project, we

that a lot of newer buildings are lacking. Yet

head’s most expensive home in 2015 (as of June), a

every 20 feet on center. They’re a very unique

like you can concentrate.

selves. It’s got the historic charm and character

the market,” she says. Beacham has sold Buck-

HERTLEIN: It’s filled with concrete columns [set]

Commercial + Residential Appeal were excited to be able to come in here our-

“The higher you go, the more time they are on

PINK PALACE BY ERICA GEORGE DINES; PCM BIKER BY SARAH DORIO; PCM BY LORI JOHNSTON

FOR AN INSIDER’S LOOK at Ponce City Market,

HERTLEIN: It’s going to be like an active street in Boston or New York.

DORIO: I definitely care about the Central Food Hall. I will be there every five minutes.

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Serenbe, by the NUMBERS Movement in Motion in Midtown Midtown’s skyline and streetscape are evolving, with more than a dozen new construction projects and plans for more parks and public art. Developer John Wieland has acquired a sculpture by artist ISAMU NOGUCHI as one more crown jewel for Peachtree Street, where he is building the ONE MUSEUM PLACE luxury condos across from the High Museum, while Midtown is growing to almost 13,000 residential units.

Currently 3,800 more units are under construction, with another 4,000 to come, says Shannon Powell, chief operating officer at the MIDTOWN ALLIANCE. The residential boom is joined by mixed-use projects such as Georgia Tech’s High

since its inception, or are intrigued by this

Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Serenbe Designer

Performance Computing Center and renovations

pastoral retreat south of Atlanta, now’s the time

Showhouse, which opens September 11, or allow

such as the expanded Center for Puppetry Arts.

to pay greater attention. So far, investment in the

the numbers speak for themselves.

Two bridges will add access between Midtown,

community totals $230 million, which is currently

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Buckhead and downtown.

at 20 percent of total buildout and is expected

live/work) in its 10-year history.

to reach about 30 percent by the end of 2016.

New residential options include 12 town-

Homes built (single-family, townhomes, Many of the new and planned residential projects, such as Novare’s ATLANTIC HOUSE, Daniel

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Number of current residents.

Corp. and Selig Enterprises’ 60 11TH STREET and

homes priced from $439,000 to $699,000, and

72,300 square feet: Existing commercial space.

Loudermilk Companies’ SEVENTH would boast

in 2016, the third of four phases—a neighbor-

1,200

Total homes planned for the community.

vital ground-floor retail. “What’s so important from a

hood called Mado—will debut. Mado’s 360

3,000

Expected number of total residents.

homes, including cottages specifically designed

design perspective is how it knits together as a city,”

for ages 55 and up, and 200,000 square feet

800,000

of commercial space focused on health and

space planned.

wellness will represent another $290 million

$1 billion plus

investment.

$1,200–$5,000

Founders Steve and Marie Nygren continue to fulfill their vision for a sustainable community based on the English village system, with a focus on agriculture, arts, health and education.

“What people are relating to is the urban bent of

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Check out Serenbe’s progress during the

Total square footage of commercial

Powell says. “You’re seeing a strong approach to urban design where direct access to the sidewalks, cafés, restaurants and active kinds of uses at the

Planned investment.

ground floor really creates the dynamics of the city.”

Monthly lease rates for

apartments/condos/townhomes (one to four bedrooms).

$429,000

Starting price for a new two-

bedroom, two-bath condominium.

a small town connected to nature,” Steve says.

$1.3 million

“When you walk the streets of Serenbe, it’s very

Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Designer Show-

urban. The joke is we are Decatur in the bushes.

house, located on the lake in Serenbe’s Grange

And it’s very much that feel.”

neighborhood.

Most expensive listing, the One Museum Place

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AROUND ATLANTA

FROM FOLK ART TO CREATIVE DANCE, ATLANTA CELEBRATES HERITAGE AND DIVERSITY WITH FESTIVALS, PERFORMANCES AND GALLERY EXHIBITS. WRITTEN BY Lindsey Wohlfrom

American chefs and home cooks to Southern Foodways Alliance, a nonprofit organization that studies, documents and celebrates Southern food culture and its diversity. Guests will also enjoy a panel discussion featuring Southern chefs, led by Southern Soufflé blogger

clockwise from top The National Black Arts Festival; Lethargy by Ralph Chessé; Jeremy Brown, Love Marks the Spot; Wesley Terpstra’s Collected Series: Notepad at the High’s Sprawl!

Erika Council, and cooking demonstrations by chef Michael Twitty. 9/26. atlantahistorycenter.com KAI LIN ART GALLERY hosts artist Jeremy Brown for his first solo exhibition, Love Marks the Spot. Brown’s collection of works depicts the art of love through layers of bright colors, fine lines and elaborate finishes—all created without a brush. Using only unconventional materials such as wood, resins

The GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART

and aerosols, Brown illustrates the

presents the works of painter, puppeteer

intensity and passion of love, simultane-

and sculptor Ralph Chessé. Inspired by

ously conveying a message of trust and

his French Creole and African-American

peace. Through 9/11. kailinart.com

ancestry, as well as his travels to Europe

The NATIONAL BLACK ARTS

FESTIVAL closes out its 27th season

and San Francisco, Chessé’s works em-

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body diversity and frequently focus on

artists with Sprawl! Drawing Outside

tic talent in the metro Atlanta area and

of artistic and educational programming

African-Americans as subjects. Chessé’s

the Lines. The exhibit, a sequel to the

acquiring works by regional and local

this month. Focusing on the art of dance

work as a puppeteer and theater actor—

High’s acclaimed Drawing Inside the

artists. Through 10/4. high.org

and the visionaries who shaped the

including the creation of a long-standing

Perimeter, showcases more than 100

Ring in the changing of the seasons

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children’s television program—influ-

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impact of modern, traditional and social

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They’re just not me. I prefer Champagne cocktails over artisanal bourbon, polished—not rough—wood and a pleasant din rather than a roar. And, if some of Atlanta’s recent restaurant openings are any indication, it seems that I’m not alone. Glamour and luxury are slowly creeping back into the restaurant scene, and I, for one, am grateful.

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to work harder to sustain the trust

time the space should feel modern and

Izakaya was influenced by my training in

people have given me and my food. I’m

comfortable. [Designer] Smith Hanes did

Japan, and Le Fat draws from my mom’s

extremely grateful for the support I have

a phenomenal job with that.

Vietnamese-Chinese heritage.

received from guests who continue to

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PONCE CITY MARKET RESTAURANT,

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the scoop and by the pint. Other in-

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showhouse hours Thursday–Saturday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Sunday: 12–6 p.m. *Private group tours available Monday– Wednesday by appointment. Email Kirstin Brown at kirstin@serenbe.com.

tickets Showhouse Admission $20 | Tickets available online at serenbeshowhouse.com, on-site exclusively at the Bosch Experience Center at Serenbe and in Atlanta at ADAC | 349 Peachtree Hills Avenue.

proceeds The Art Farm is a growing artist and residency complex at Serenbe that houses and supports visiting and permanent artists aligned with the Serenbe Institute, Serenbe Playhouse, Artist in Residence program, Serenbe Fellows and Serenbe Film.

The Art Farm is collaborating with Rural Studio, the design-build program of Auburn University, to construct and field test live-work artist studio cottages. All net proceeds from the 2015 Serenbe Designer Showhouse will support building these artist cottages.

parking Parking for the Serenbe Designer Showhouse is in the Grange neighborhood of Serenbe.

directions Only 35 miles from Atlanta, Serenbe is located just south of the airport in beautiful Chattahoochee Hills.

Enter the Serenbe community from AtlantaNewnan Road, turning onto Selborne Lane, take the first left at Gainey Lane, then follow the signs for showhouse parking.

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OPENING NIGHT PREVIEW PARTY Thursday, September 10, 7–9 p.m.

Join us for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, music and design as we celebrate the opening of the 2015 Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Serenbe Designer Showhouse. Be among the first to tour the home and enjoy a festive French-creole bohemian street party. The event begins at 7 p.m., when guests will be led down the streets of Grange to the showhouse featuring 13 designers. Guests will take in the natural landscape of Serenbe from the expansive living room overlooking the lake and woods and have the opportunity to meet the showhouse designers, who will be on hand to discuss their work. *Tickets to the Opening Night Preview Party are $50 until September 1. After the discounted offer deadline, tickets will increase to $60. Tickets can be purchased at serenbeshowhouse.com.

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PRIVATE GROUP TOURS & MORE

DINE AT SERENBE THE BLUE EYED DAISY BAKESHOP Monday & Tuesday | 7 a.m.–9 p.m.

Wednesday & Thursday | 7 a.m.–4 p.m.

Friday & Saturday | 7 a.m.–9 p.m.

Sunday | 7 a.m.–6 p.m.

(770) 463-8379 | blueeyeddaisy.com THE HIL Tuesday | 5–9 p.m.

Wednesday–Friday | 11 a.m.–2 p.m. & 5–9 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday | 11 a.m.–9 p.m.

(770) 463-6040 | the-hil.com THE FARMHOUSE Lunch | Saturday & Sunday | 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Dinner | Thursday–Sunday | 6-9 p.m.

Happy Hour | Thursday–Sunday | 4-6 p.m.

(770) 463-2622 | serenbefarmhouse.com Reservations recommended but not required *Private groups of 10 or more guests can reserve lunch Monday–Wednesday with 7 days advance notice.

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Private showhouse tours are available Monday– Wednesday for groups of 10 or more, by appointment only, and must be booked seven days in advance.

Private Farmhouse Lunch Group lunch at The Farmhouse at Serenbe can be reserved for groups of 10 or more. A complimentary Serenbe community tour can also be included before or after your group lunch at The Farmhouse.

The Secret Garden Performance Private performances of The Secret Garden can be reserved. Tucked into the woods is an English garden built just for Serenbe Playhouse. If you missed The Secret Garden this summer, you can still experience the magic. Cocktails can be added to this experience for those 21 and older.

To book a group tour, lunch, cocktails or Secret Garden performance contact Kirstin Brown at kirstin@serenbe.com

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SHOPS AT SERENBE With unique boutiques, a general store, art galleries, home decor purveyors, a sweet shop and more, Serenbe offers plenty of places beyond the designer showhouse to explore, not to mention three award-winning farm-to-table restaurants. Wander before or after you visit the showhouse, and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss out on all Serenbe has to offer.

AMBLEWOOD GALLERY amblewoodgallery.com Fine Art Photography Gallery | 9133 Selborne Lane BAMBOO JUICE bamboojuices.com Cold pressed juice available at The Blue Eyed Daisy BLUE EYED DAISY blueeyeddaisy.com Bakeshop & Cafe | 9065 Selborne Lane BOSCH EXPERIENCE CENTER boschexperiencecenter.com Sustainability Education Center | 10640 Serenbe Lane *Exclusive on-site ticket sales ELITE FITNESS facebook.com/EliteFitnessAtSerenbe Gym & Fitness Center THE FARMHOUSE AT SERENBE serenbefarmhouse.com Restaurant | 10950 Hutcheson Ferry Rd THE GENERAL STORE AT SERENBE generalstoreatserenbe.com Grocery & more | 10642 Serenbe Lane GREENHOUSE greenhouseserenbe.com Antiques and Home Decor | 9117 Selborne Lane THE HIL the-hil.com Restaurant | 9110 Selborne Lane THE HIVE thehiveserenbe.spaces.nexudus.com/en Coworking space | 9110 Selborne Lane Suite 200 HONEYCOMB CONSIGNMENT facebook.com/HoneycombConsignment Womens Consignment Store | 9110 Selborne Lane THE INN AT SERENBE serenbeinn.com Inn | 10950 Hutchesons Ferry Road

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PAISLEY SALON paisleysalon.com Hair Salon | 9059 Selborne Lane RESOURCE facebook.com/ResourceSerenbe Gifts and Home Decor | 9110 Selborne Lane SELBORNE SWEETS selbornesweets.com Sweet Shop | 9131 Selborne Lane SERENBE CYCLING Opening Fall 2015 Cycling Hub, Pitstop & Push-off Point Sign up: kirstin@serenbe.com SERENBE FARMERS & ARTISAN MARKET facebook.com/serenbeMarket Farmers & Artisan Market, Cooking Demos & Live Music | Selborne Green, 9110 Selborne Lane SERENBE FARMS serenbefarms.com Organic Farm | 8457 Atlanta Newnan Road SERENBE REAL ESTATE OFFICE serenberealestate.com Real Estate | 9055 Selborne Lane SERENBE TRAIL RIDING serenbetrailriding.com Horseback Riding | 10950 Hutcheson Ferry Road SPA AT SERENBE spaatserenbe.com Spa | 9135 Selborne Lane TWIG facebook.com/TwigSerenbe Candles, Gifts & Housewares | 9077 Selborne Lane ZOETIC zoetic.life Yoga, mindfulness & guided labyrinth walks

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SPECIAL EVENTS OPENING NIGHT PREVIEW PARTY Thursday, September 10 at 7 p.m. $50/person; $60 after September 1.

Join us in the bucolic Serenbe community to celebrate the opening of the second Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Serenbe Designer Showhouse with French-creole inspired cocktails, bites and live music.

SOUTHERN CHEFS POTLUCK Sunday, September 13, 3 p.m. $150/person; Supporting Wholesome Wave The Serenbe Inn Pavilion HAYRIDE & ANIMAL FEED Saturdays/Sundays at 1 p.m. $5/person, The Inn at Serenbe SERENBE FARM TOURS Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. $5/person WINE TASTINGS Sundays at 3 p.m. $10/person; The General Store RIGHT OFF THE FARM: SEASONAL COOKING CLASS Sunday, Sept 20, 2 p.m. $40/person, Bosch Experience Center ART OVER DINNER: RURAL STUDIO Sunday, Sept 20, 6:30 p.m. $75/person, The Art Farm SPEAKING OF MAKING + BOOK SIGNING: PHOTOGRAPHER ANDREW MOORE + AIR Saturday, Sept 26, 4 p.m.

FREE + Register, The Inn at Serenbe ART OVER DINNER: ANDREW MOORE + JACKSON FINE ART Sunday, Sept 27, 6:30 p.m. $75/person, The Art Farm

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SERENBE PLAYHOUSE’S SLEEPY HOLLOW REVIVAL Wednesday, October 1–November 1, 8 p.m. $30-$35/person ATLANTA CELEBRATES PHOTOGRAPHY RECEPTION Thursday, October 1, 6 p.m.

FREE, Serenbe Institute Community Center RSVP to brandon@serenbe.com CHATT HILLS MUSIC: TAYLOR EIGSTI Saturday, October 3, 8 p.m.

Tickets required Scheduled events confirmed at the time of printing. Please check serenbe.com/events for new and updated listings.

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LETTER FROM SERENBEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FOUNDERS If you want to change the world, start in your own backyard. We discovered the property now known as Serenbe on a weekend outing to introduce our children to the Georgia countryside in 1991. Over the course of the next three years, we found that our time on the weekends and time together as a family brought us peace and serenity. So in 1994 we moved to the farm full time and stepped off the insatiable treadmill of life.

In 2000, we recognized the need to protect the woods and lands that had become our home. That journey has led us to become placemakers, where we are rediscovering what it means to build community and create place, to think about life as a piece of art where we can bring beauty to the small moments in life.

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marie & steve nygren SERENBE FOUNDERS

our family to celebrate the arts. From the lampposts in the Selborne neighborhood to the site-speciďŹ c outdoor theater of Serenbe Playhouse, our goal is to integrate the arts into every aspect of life here at Serenbe. We are excited to invite you to visit the 2015 Serenbe Designer Showhouse, and to stay for a meal, a weekend or to call it home for a lifetime.

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ABOUT SERENBE

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“A neighborhood with fresh food and fresh air that makes well-being as natural as nature itself.”

Serenbe is pioneering a new community model connected to nature on the edge of Atlanta. A neighborhood with fresh food and fresh air that makes well-being as natural as nature itself. A community where people live, work, learn and play in celebration of life’s beauty. Where connections between people, nature and the arts are nourished. Serenbe is set among acres of preserved forests

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and meadows with miles of nature trails connecting homes, restaurants, arts and businesses.

Serenbe’s architectural planning sets a new standard for community living and engagement by remembering the past.

Each of the four neighborhoods will have complementary commercial centers focused on the elements of a welllived life: arts for inspiration, agriculture for nourishment, health for well-being and education for awareness.

Year-round cultural events include outdoor theater from Serenbe Playhouse,

culinary workshops and festivals, music events, films and lectures, boutique shopping, art galleries, a spa and trail riding, plus a robust Artist in Residence program featuring dinners, open studios and talks.

Fresh food is another of Serenbe’s natural assets, with a 25-acre organic farm, seasonal Saturday Farmer’s Market, thriving CSA program and edible landscaping, including blueberry bushes and fig trees along paths and sidewalks.

Serenbe is a place where you can come for the farmer’s market, enjoy a long weekend or stay for a lifetime.

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THE ARTS AT SERENBE

serenbe artist in residence program (AIR) The non-profit Serenbe Artist in Residence program provides artists of the highest caliber uninterrupted time and space in which to create. Invited artists are provided studio, housing, a stipend and a deeply interested and supportive community at Serenbe. Since its inception in 2007, over 35 artists have participated in AIR residencies and have contributed hundreds of days of art and culture to the community. Notable past artists have included Paul Vallinksi, Lora-Faye Whelan, Cornelia Conrads, Bernice McFadden, Sarah Kay, Oliver Jeffers and Sam Winston. Learn more at airserenbe.com.

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Oliver Jeffers, Artist in Residence 2014

serenbe institute The Serenbe Institute for Art, Culture & the Environment is a non-profit organization that exists to make Serenbe a community that passionately explores, embraces and expands the connections between nature, culture and the art of living. The Serenbe Institute develops, incubates, presents and facilitates a wide range of programs and events furthering its mission to cultivate our community’s creative, intellectual and ecological qualities.

Today the Institute supports the following programs at Serenbe: outdoor theatre with plays and musicals, artist residencies, intimate musical performances, lectures, artist dialogues, a renowned fellows program, film screenings, photography, concerts, films in the wildflower meadow, cabarets, theatre camps, education, visiting authors and playwrights and public art. Since its inception in 2004, the Institute has established Serenbe Film, Serenbe Fellows, The Serenbe Playhouse and Serenbe Artist in Residence (AIR) which all have a full slate of annual programming.

Serenbe Playhouse is a year-round, site-specific outdoor theatre at Serenbe and believes that theater is an art form with a unique power to illuminate the human experience, and honors this by producing artistically rich, open-air theatrical performances for audiences throughout Metro Atlanta. By reducing the barriers between audiences and actors, the playhouse provides numerous opportunities for engagement, conversation and collaboration. Serenbe Playhouse is a pioneer in modeling Green Theater Practices by producing plays with a commitment to social responsibility and environmental stewardship. Learn more at serenbeplayhouse.com.

serenbe film Serenbe Film brings together people who enjoy and appreciate the art of film. Offering special screenings, filmmaker discussions and one-of-a-kind film events for adults and children. Annual events include Shorts at Sundown, drive-in movies in the Wildflower Meadow, special themed dinner screenings and a partnership with The Atlanta Film Festival. Learn more at serenbefilm.com.

serenbe fellows Serenbe Fellows sponsors residencies by eminent scholars, such as sociologists, experts in urban planning and design, environmental and social sustainability. The scholars interact with residents through presentations, workshops and seminars, providing insights into issues of particular importance to Serenbe and the surrounding community. *Visit serenbeinstitute.com for more information.

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Rural Studio 20K House. Image courtesy of Rural Studio.

ABOUT THE BENEFICIARY the art farm at serenbe Serenbe was designed with the arts in mind, including The Art Farm, a 40-acre complex that serves as the central place for artists, the arts and culture at Serenbe. The aspiration is to convene and house multiple artists at a time, and The Art Farm is a response to this need and creates an essential physical place for the arts at Serenbe.

The Art Farm is collaborating with Rural Studio to construct the first wave of live-work artist cottages. Rural Studio is an off-campus design-build program of Auburn University, established in 1993 by D.K. Ruth and Samuel Mockbee to give architecture students a hands-on educational experience. The artist cottages are based on Rural Studio’s 20K House project that began in 2005 as a research project to address the need for affordable housing, provide an alternative to the mobile home and accommodate potential homeowners who are unable to qualify for commercial credit.

The objective of The Art Farm Rural Studio collaboration is to design and build an affordable home that can be reproduced and commercialized to bring affordable housing to the mainstream. The net proceeds from the 2015 Serenbe Designer Showhouse will directly benefit this initiative at The Art Farm. The first cottages are set for completion in Fall 2015. These 500-square-foot cottages are constructedby local builder Simon Shell with interiors designed by prominent Atlanta-based interior designers Steve McKenzie of Steve McKenzie’s and Kerry Howard of KMH Interiors, current ASID President and 2014 Serenbe Showhouse Designer.

Learn more about Rural Studio at ruralstudio.org

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monte hewett, builder Monte Hewett graduated with a degree in industrial construction management from Colorado State University. He began his building career in Texas and went on to serve as vice president/division manager for Highland Homes in Atlanta from 1988 to 2000. In this position, Hewett gained experience in all aspects of the business, from establishing banking relationships to land acquisition and product development. He then pooled his experience, resources and talent and started his own company, Monte Hewett Homes, LLC. He lives in Atlanta with his wife Jill and their three children.

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J.P. Curran is a registered architect and member of the AIA. He studied at the University of Notre Dame, where he earned a Bachelor of Architecture in 2002. In 2005 he joined the decorated architecture firm Historical Concepts, where his classical training and broad exposure to Southern architecture was a natural fit. He founded Curran & Co. Architects in 2014 and is currently working on projects in Georgia, Virginia, and North Carolina. The firm specializes in creating authentic architecture with a range of styles and contemporary spaces suited for modern living.

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DINING ROOM | AMY MORRIS An Atlanta native, Amy Morris founded her full-service design firm with her trademark philosophy: “simplifying adds a level of elegance.” After graduating from the Art Institute of Atlanta with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in interior design, Amy interned with the renowned Gandy-Peace firm. She then went to work for Barbara Westbrook of Westbrook Interiors. Amy opened up her own design firm in 2005. Together with her talented team, Amy has transformed interior spaces for customers across the country. Specializing in transitional design, she’s known for sophisticated, traditional interiors with a fresh twist.

Amy Morris Interiors // amymorrisinteriors.com // (404) 389-0628 GUEST BEDROOM | BARBARA HEATH Barbara Heath of B.B. Heath and Associates, formerly known as The Mercantile, was raised in Chicago and formed her love for interior design during her childhood, when she played “doll house” at the famous “Trend House” at Marshall Field’s on State Street. She officially began her design business eight years ago and quickly became an award-winning designer. She and her associates pride themselves on helping clients realize their own dreams. B.B. Heath and Associates’ designs aim to understand the needs of their clients, coupling quality products with refined aesthetics. Their work has been published both locally and nationally, and their clients are scattered throughout the United States and internationally.

B.B. Heath and Associates // bbheath.com // (404) 786-9633

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & GARDEN DESIGN | MISSY MADDEN & H. TODD YEAGER Since 2011, Bellwether principals Todd Yeager and Missy Madden have been working with discerning clients from Texas to North Carolina while bringing a creative approach to landscape architecture and garden design. Bellwether Landscape Architects is a boutique custom residential design firm that showcases a team of seasoned and academically trained landscape architects. Missy was recently named one of Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles’ 15 Under 40, and Bellwether’s work has been featured in publications including Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, Landscape Architect and Garden & Gun. Bellwether Landscape Architects // bellwetherla.com // (404) 996-1232

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MASTER BEDROOM SUITE | TAMI RAMSAY & KRISTA NYE SCHWARTZ CLOTH & KIND is a nationally recognized residential and commercial interior design firm led by principals Tami Ramsay and Krista Nye Schwartz, with office locations in Athens, Georgia, and Ann Arbor, Michigan. The pair is renowned for their collaborative approach to the design process and for their ability to create spaces with history and heart, with story and substance.

Each project is layered with a meticulous mix of one-of-a-kind finds and finishes and a heavy dose of unique and custom textiles, curated art and furnishings. CLOTH & KIND’s design aesthetic is always classic and patinaed, with a modern vibe and a worldly influence.

CLOTH & KIND // clothandkind.com // (706) 224-9307 BEDROOM 3 | HEIDI PIERCE & CHRISTY DILLARD Dillard Pierce Design Associates came from the merging of two established interior design firms, Dillard Design Group and Pierce Design Associates.

Headed by Christy Dillard Kratzer and Heidi Pierce, Dillard Pierce Design Associates now represents a combination of creativity, energy and professional talent. With a focus on classic design, fine detailing, and customization, Dillard Pierce works within a range of styles to meet the needs and fit the lifestyle of each client, and their portfolio includes residential, corporate, hospitality, medical and retail projects. Under the name Dillard Pierce Collection, Christy and Heidi also design a line of high-end home furnishings and accessories that are produced in their Atlanta studio.

Dillard Pierce Design Associates // dillardpierce.com // (404) 264-9146 ENTRY GALLERY, STAIR HALL & POWDER | LYNDSY WOODS Interior designer Lyndsy Woods is known for combining interior and exterior design elements to reflect the architectural quality a home deserves. A Cape Cod native and Savannah College of Art and Design graduate, her design style reflects clean lines, natural materials and simple color palettes.

Lyndsy is able to pursue her passion for creating spaces that balance function and style by leading her own company, L Kae Interiors, Inc, which was established in 2009. Recently named one of Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles’ 15 under 40 and selected as “Best Kitchen and Bath Designer” by Atlanta Home Improvement Magazine, Woods continues to create spaces that mix function, comfort and timeless design.

L Kae Interiors, Inc // lkaeinteriors.com // (404) 597-9919

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LIVING ROOM | LAUREN DELOACH An Atlanta native, Lauren DeLoach embraces timeless Southern design with a fresh approach. Lauren combines comfortable with classic to bring her updated traditional style to residences across the South. A sense of history in a home is a key element in Lauren’s philosophy. She works with clients to blend their family heirlooms with updated designs and fabrics to make each project truly one of a kind. She began refining her design aesthetic while studying at the College of Charleston and then later in art school at the University of Georgia. Founded in 2002, Lauren DeLoach Interiors has evolved into a full-service design firm whose projects have been featured in Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles and Traditional Home.

Lauren DeLoach Interiors // laurendeloachinteriors.com // (404) 310-1579 KITCHEN & SCREEN PORCH | ANN HUFF & MEG HARRINGTON What happens when two committed Francophiles, art lovers and design junkies get together over a bottle of red wine? Huff Harrington Fine Art, a gallery with a little je ne sais quoi is born, followed a few years later by its décor sibling, Huff Harrington Home. Ann Huff was raised in Geneva, Switzerland, lived in France, speaks flawless French and is armed with a Bachelor of Arts in art history from Swarthmore College. Meg Harrington grew up with a suitcase in one hand and a passport in the other—which grew into a love of art and all things decor-related. Their home furnishings boutique is filled with French antiques, one-of-a-kind furnishings, accessories and plenty of life’s little necessities—all with a little ooh-la-la thrown in.

Huff Harrington Home // huffharrington.com // (404) 467-0311

FAMILY ROOM | SHAYELYN WOODBERY Atlanta native Shayelyn Woodbery was a founding partner of Penna Design before launching her eponymous design firm, Shayelyn Woodbery Interiors, in 2010. The firm specializes in high-end residential design and is versed in projects of all natures—classic, modern, transitional—and approaches each project with the intention to create a cohesive design plan that reflects clients’ lifestyle and taste and will serve them for years to come. Shayelyn has done extensive work throughout the Southeast, and her projects encompass new construction, renovation and commercial endeavors.

Shayelyn Woodbery Interiors // shayelynwoodberyinteriors.com // (404) 271-5161

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REAR TERRACE | STUART PLINER Stuart Pliner, the principal of Atlanta-based Stuart Pliner Design, creates environments that are specific to his clients’ unique tastes and desired results.

Stuart, known for his refined sense of scale and proportion, understands the architecture of space and how to use it in the most purposeful and beautiful way for everyday living. His work has been featured in Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, Fine Furnishings International Magazine and Modern Luxury Interiors Atlanta, and he received the ASID’s Excellence Award for a single space in 2013.

Stuart Pliner Design // stuartplinerdesign.com // (404) 231-1267

OFFICE/DEN | JASON MITCHELL Jason Mitchell graduated from Bauder College with a degree in interior design and today specializes in both residential and commercial design.

After joining J Ansel Designs in 2005 he went on to work with Michel Boyd of SmithBoyd Interiors, where he has been a project manager since 2010.

From initial planning to final installation, timeless design is key, and for Jason, design is not just an aesthetic; it is a lifestyle. Since joining SmithBoyd Interiors, Jason has assisted in designing each project to cultivate a personal and collected atmosphere.

SmithBoyd Interiors // smithboydinteriors.com // (770) 547-0215

FRONT PORCH | B.D. JEFFRIES For more than two decades B.D. Jeffries has served as Buckhead’s premier lifestyle and home décor boutique. Their reputation as the quality source for fine alligator and crocodile accessories propelled owners Brad and Debbie Weitz to expand the business and concentrate on their true passion for home décor and interiors. B.D. Jeffries’ carefully curated collection of home furnishings, one-of-a-kind accessories, stylish accents and elegant housewares offers the sophisticated customer special pieces sure to complement every style. The store offers a collection unlike any other, a staff that takes pride in outstanding customer service and in-home design consultation to those looking to update, style or furnish a new or existing home.

B.D. Jeffries // bdjeffries.com // (404) 231-3004

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MUDROOM & LAUNDRY | JANIE WILBURN Atlanta-based interior designer Janie Wilburn, principal of The Jane Group, enjoys collaborating with clients to create meaningful spaces. Combining a realistic and pragmatic approach with an insightful understanding of her clientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; needs, she has a passion for incorporating special collections, objects and art to create interiors that impart personality and relaxed elegance.

Janie spent her formative years in Europe and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Columbus State University. She has worked under Suzanne Kasler Interiors and Wolf Design Group and founded the Jane Group in 2008.

The Jane Group // janegroupinc.com // (404) 323-0636

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Artfully Arranged

Bold strokes of color and richly expressive pattern struck a chord in the interior spaces of the William T.

Baker-designed Château Soleil, the site of the 45th Annual Atlanta Symphony Associates’ DECORATORS’ SHOW HOUSE & GARDENS. “In a room this size, everything doesn’t have to be for comfort,” says Michel Boyd of the lofty living room. “Indulge yourself and also fill it with items that are purely sculptural and can be admired.”

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AT THE 45TH ANNUAL ATLANTA SYMPHONY ASSOCIATES’ DECORATORS’ SHOW HOUSE & GARDENS, THE CITY’S TOP TALENTS MELDED TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY DESIGN WITH STRIKING GLOBAL INFLUENCES. WRITTEN BY

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LIVING ROOM, SMITH BOYD INTERIORS Interior designer Michel Boyd decided to reimagine the living room as a formal salon with an eclectic edge.

Given the room’s grand proportions, he divided the space in two with the help of a chic Poliform table, creating multiple seating groups amid a color palette of rich jewel tones. On one side, a sleek chaise, sculptural gold chair and classic tufted ottoman are as eye-catching as the gallery wall filled with contemporary art and antique portraiture. At the opposite end, a 82

shapely Aerin coffee table serves as the perfect complement to the mohair sofa’s graceful lines. “A lot of my work is a study in merging genres,” says Boyd in reference to the room’s mix of traditional and modern.

“I see value in design past and present, and I wanted to show that they can go together in the same room.”

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GOLD CHAIR Martin Nash ARTWORK available through Pryor Fine Art, Bill Lowe Gallery and Parc Monceau OTTOMAN Custom, by Michel Boyd CHAISE Jim Thompson RUGS Laura Walker for Verde Home DRAPERY SOFA Bradley CHANDELIER Fuse Lighting, available through Martin Nash VASES Swoox

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FABRICS Robert Allen Design WALLCOVERING Fromental CHANDELIER, ALABASTER LAMPS and GOLD ETAGERES Currey & Company BLUE VELVET CLUB CHAIRS Taylor Burke Home SOFA Vintage ARTWORK Design Legacy RUG Moattar BUST and BLANC DE CHINES John Bossard

STUDY, PARKER KENNEDY LIVING An iconic 1969 photograph of Pauline de Rothschild’s chinoiserie-clad bedroom walls for Vogue UK inspired Lance Jackson and David Ecton’s design for the study. But in true Parker Kennedy Living fashion, the designers went bold and bright in their modernday interpretation.

A vibrant Fromental wallcovering led the charge, while a glossy green ceiling and colorful accessories further enhanced the room’s lively aesthetic.

Known for their vintage furniture restoration, the duo repurposed a dining table into a desk, fitting it with a mirrored top and applying a crisp lacquer finish. A vintage fretwork sofa purchased in Palm Beach also received a fresh look with a Robert Allen cheetah print. “In our designs, every piece has a purpose and story behind it,” says Jackson. “It gives great meaning to a room.”

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UPHOLSTERY Robert Brown for MacRae ARTWORK, DESK, COFFEE TABLE, LUCITE TABLE, SIDE CHEST & ACCESSORIES Available through

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MASTER SUITE, ROBERT BROWN INTERIOR DESIGN When designing this master suite, Robert Brown simply envisioned himself in the space. “I wanted to be true to myself and fill it with pieces that I would personally select for my own home,” he says. The substantial dimensions also helped guide Brown in the design of the room, where he created distinct zones for a cozier ambience. He began with the tailored canopy bed, swathed in a Holland & Sherry white wool with custom embroidery. An elegant writing desk that the designer acquired in Paris holds court by a stately antique mirror that underlines the room’s masculine appeal with strong lines. “This room was really a reflection of my aesthetic,” says Brown.

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LOVESEAT and MALACHITE TABLETOP Bradley BEDSIDE CHESTS Bungalow 5 at J. Douglas LEOPARD CHAIR Tritter Feefer DRINK TABLE Bunny Williams at Lee Jofa RUG Designer Carpets DRAPERY & UPHOLSTERY FABRICS JB Martin PILLOW FABRIC Schumacher BEDDING Traditions Linens and Peacock Alley at J. Douglas ARTWORK Design Legacy

GUEST BEDROOM, MELANIE TURNER INTERIORS Designer Melanie Turner tackled the design of the guest bedroom with a “what’s old is new again” approach.

She began by keeping the room’s existing blue-and-white chinoiserie wallpaper but complemented it with rich emerald greens and acid yellows for a bolder, fresher look.

Meanwhile, a classic leopard-print rug helps neutralize the space.

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by refinishing it with a striking malachite top and using it to hold a collection of blue-andwhite porcelain. Custom pagoda-inspired window treatments add a dose of whimsy, while reflective elements such as the gold hammered bed, vintage mirrors and unique Bunny Williams gilt drink table up the style quotient. “There’s nothing better than a room that feels collected,” says Turner.

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DEN, VERN YIP DESIGNS Favoring the use of patterns to inject personality into a space, designer Vern Yip transformed the den into a cozy and casual gathering spot. “The trick to successfully layering

breakfast room, while fluted

patterns is to mix the scale

stools and a custom otto-

of them and stick to a fairly

man provide extra seating

tight color palette,” he says.

during large parties. Yip

Yip selected fabrics from

also procured a range of

his namesake collection in

artwork—from contempo-

earthy tones that comple-

rary beach photographs to

mented a warm navy-

a commissioned chinoise-

and-orange scheme. The

rie-inspired painting. “When

inviting space also lends

you have things that come

itself to conversation with a

from different worlds, they

masterful seating arrange-

highlight one another, mak-

ment. The luxe daybed can

ing each feel more special

be used in the adjoining

and unique,” he says.

SOFA, DAYBED & CHAIRS Calico UPHOLSTERY FABRICS Vern Yip for Trend, available through Calico LIGHTING Vern Yip for Stonegate CASE GOODS Frontgate RUG Myers Carpet PHOTOGRAPHS Christian Chaize and Christopher Bucklow, available through Jackson Fine Art PAINTING Michael Boudreault ACCESSORIES Vern Yip for Boulevard

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DINING TABLE Martin Nash CHAIRS Modern History with custom finish DRAPERY Kravet ALL OTHER FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSORIES Boxwoods Gardens & Gifts

HER BATHROOM, ROLLINS INGRAM Thibaut’s Helena print takes center stage in this luxurious ladies bath.

Danielle Rollins boldly repeated the pattern on the walls, drapery and custom ottoman, giving the space an intimate ambience. Blue-and-white fine art paintings and porcelain accessories play up the room’s color scheme, while a graceful Oslo chandelier adds a dose of French flair. “We spend so much time in our bathrooms that they deserve a little luxury,” says Rollins. To that end, she selected Kohler’s VibrAcoustic tub that produces air bubbles through the vibration of music.

“It’s almost like bathing in Champagne,” she says.

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the graphic wing chairs.

ized the complementing

The inky blue-and-white

Kravet drapery and elegant

To soften the dining room’s

pattern of Schumacher’s

ellipse-back chairs. Con-

intricate molding, Randy

Shock Wave fabric—part of

temporary accents such as

Korando applied a Venetian

the company’s recent 125th

the Lucite drapery rod and

plaster to the walls, making

anniversary collection—set

a fluffy Flokati rug complete

way for the introduction of

the tone for the rest of the

his vision of a classic-

modern elements, such as

space. Korando custom-

meets-modern dining room.

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WALLPAPER Thibaut DRAPERY Thibaut with Samuel & Sons trim CHANDELIER Circa Lighting SHADE The Shade Store PAINTINGS John Matthew Moore OTTOMAN Thibaut, fabricated by Westside Story PORCELAIN Available through Rollins Ingram

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GUEST BEDROOM & BATHROOM, PATRICIA MCLEAN INTERIORS Describing the aesthetic of this guest suite as “au courant Southern,” Patricia McLean wholeheartedly embraced 94

traditional design. The classic design scheme was inspired by a documentary French floral fabric by Duralee, which was used on the custom window treatments, club chairs and regal tester bed. “The teal border

is nondirectional, so I could turn the fabric and use it just about everywhere,” explains the designer. The pattern also informed McLean’s spring color palette, which she extended to the bath.

Here, bamboo-in-

spired wallpaper and gauzy linen drapes provide a tranquil backdrop for enjoying the luxe soaking tub. In both spaces, antiques and artwork creating a space that’s sure to stand the test of time.

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above left and right FABRIC Duralee CEILING WALLPAPER Thibaut ANTIQUES & ACCESSORIES E Lawrence Ltd., Edgar-Reeves, Foxglove Antiques, Patricia McLean Interiors, Steve McKenzieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and William Word Fine Antiques ARTWORK Allen Mason and Jonathan LaCrosse BEDDING Peacock Alley CLUB CHAIRS Duralee CANOPY & DRAPERY Designed by Patricia McLean, fabricated by R. Hopkins & Co. right WALLPAPER Thibaut TUB MTI Baths DRAPERY FABRIC Anna French for Thibaut CONSTRUCTION Lefko Design + Build PLUBMING Brizo from National Builder Supply

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of the home. A gilt ram’s head

INTERIOR DESIGN Loren

base injects glam, while an

Audrey Taylor made a dra-

alpaca rug and faux shagreen

matic statement with an Aidan

dome chair serve as chic ac-

Gray bench and large-scale

cents. CHAIR Noir TABLE BASE

mixed-media artwork by Jason

& OTTOMAN Jim Thompson

Craighead. A tripod floor lamp

RUG The Rug Company FLOOR

tempers the foyer’s traditional

LAMP Arteriors ARTWORK Donna

bones with its simple profile.

Hughes, available at Bradley.

LAMP SHADE Barbara Cosgrove

5. LAUNDRY ROOM, JESSICA

ARTWORK Jason Craighead

BRADLEY INTERIORS Jessica

FLOOR LAMP Design Within

Bradley breathed new life into

Reach. 2. POWDER ROOM,

the dated laundry room, where

BETH KOOBY DESIGN Beth

a rustic table served as a folding

Kooby strived for a modern

table or catch-all between laun-

interpretation of classic French

dry cycles. A linen curtain adds

design in the powder room. An

softness to the space but could

arrangement of mirrors, metallic

also serve as a clever disguise

wallpaper and marble flooring

for dirty laundry. TABLE Peridot

allow the white oak, serpen-

BASKETS Willow BACKSPLASH

tine-shaped vanity to shine.

Grove Brickworks by Waterworks

MIRRORS 14th Street Antiques &

PENDANT LIGHT Currey & Com-

Interiors WALLPAPER Oh Joy! for

pany JUGS Ballard Designs.

Hygge & West FLOORING Walker

6. GUEST BEDROOM,

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AN ARTFUL DINNER PARTY FOLLOWING THE 2015 DESIGN BLOGGERS CONFERENCE PAYS HOMAGE TO CREATIVE MASTERS WITH AVANT-GARDE CULINARY CREATIONS AND DARING DESIGN.

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Mark Boomershine’s “Wonder Woman” presides over the party. opposite Chef Tyler Williams’s first course was an ode to Pollock with a smattering of seeds, grains, lentils, ink and edible flowers.

Artist’s manikins were placed at each table.

A Mondrian-esque terrine pops against Boomershine’s handpainted tablecloths.

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from top Creative power couple Mark and Cinda Boomershine hosted design-industry VIPs at their Buckhead abode. A peek inside Mark’s in-house studio.

Chef Tyler Williams and Andre Brookins prepping for the five-course meal from the kitchen. opposite The Boomershines’ formal living room was transformed into a dining space to accommodate the event’s 35-plus guests.

D DON’T PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD was just one of the rules broken at a special dinner held at the Atlanta home of creative powerhouses Mark and Cinda Boomershine following the 2015 Design Bloggers Conference (DBC). Play, in fact, was precisely what former Woodfire Grill chef Tyler Williams and design-media authority Adam Japko had in mind as they planned the evening’s artfully designed dinner.

Founded by Japko six years ago, DBC is held each spring and celebrates the intersection of interior design and new media. No stranger to cultivating inspiration—from magazines to digital platforms, including his own wine blog, WineZag—Japko seized on the opportunity to creatively interpret his tech-minded thought process into a night that was equal parts far-reaching and fun.

The venue: Cinda and Mark Boomershine’s swoon-worthy Buckhead abode. Creative forces in their own right—Mark is a high-voltage pop artist, and Cinda, the brains behind the Cinda B line of handbags and travel accessories—the pair graciously opened their bold and bright home to more than 35 design-industry VIPs for what proved to be an unforgettable evening.

Tyler Williams, an innovative, Atlanta-based chef who has made culinary waves with his work at Abattoir and Woodfire Grill, says he was thrilled when Japko, a longtime customer, approached him about headlining this particular dinner.

“Tyler’s massive creativity has an intellectual foundation that always makes things completely appropriate and on point,” says Japko. “When we visited with the Boomershines at their home, I

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clockwise from above Inspired by modern art icons, chef Tyler Williams and artist Steven Fant gifted guests with a sketchbook of each inspired dish. A diagram of the Mondrian-esque terrine informs prep work and ingredient placement. Pressed brioche and pesto add drama to hand-painted tablecloths by Mark Boomershine. A Rothko-inspired entree features a New York strip with cuts of potato pave, wild mushroom aspic, carmelized shallot and thyme. opposite Artfully designed Warhol-inspired soup cans and a Calder-style dessert.

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watched the wheels turning in his head. Knowing we would be hosting interior-design professionals, and that Mark is an artist of profound talent, could have been a daunting task, but Tyler completely pulled it together, including my thoughts on wine pairings from my cellar.”

And, while it is Williams’s habit to present each plate with an artist’s eye, these dishes were especially ornate. Inspired by artists like Mondrian, Rothko, Pollock and Warhol, Williams, along with artist Steven Fant, set out to design each course as an homage to modern art icons.

Carefully planned sketches—worthy of a frame themselves—diagramed the arrangement of each course. Plates proved the ultimate canvas, and exquisite ingredients served as the medium. A Pollock-inspired smattering of seeds, grains, lentils and ink—showered with edible petals—served as a first course. Wild game terrine was tiled out with pickled root vegetables and mustard to become a Mondrian, while a cioppino of black bass, calamari and fennel was served in Warhol-inspired soup cans. The Rothko-esque entrée wowed guests with stacked cuts of a New York strip, potato pave, wild mushroom, aspic, carmelized onion and thyme; a Calder-style dessert featured pineapple, blood orange, white chocolate and coconut.

Equally as compelling as this inimitable fare were the wine pairings selected by Japko, who educates the masses about wine through his blog.

His selections led guests around the world in a brilliant tour of sake, Loire Valley Gamay, Austrian blaufränkisch, Bordeaux and petit manseng. Even the tablecloths honed in on the theme, which were hand-painted by Mark, while colorful artist’s manikins—holding single blossoms and placed at each table—were a subtle nod to the molding of inspired minds. When festivities came to a close, guests were gifted with Cinda’s new “b Luxe” cosmetic bag, and, from the chef, a puffy-grained chocolate square—the proverbial cherry on top for these prolific power players.

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“DON’T PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD” WAS JUST ONE OF THE RULES BROKEN AT A SPECIAL DINNER HELD AT THE BUCKHEAD HOME OF CREATIVE POWERHOUSES MARK AND CINDA BOOMERSHINE AFTER THE 2015 DESIGN BLOGGERS CONFERENCE.

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opposite, clockwise from far left An invigorating 2005 Morgon Beaujolais was poured as the second wine pairing of the evening. Warholinspired soup cans designed by Steven Fant with chef Tyler Williams held individual servings of cioppino with black bass, calamari and fennel. Colorful artist’s manikins holding single blooms popped against Mark’s hand-painted tablecloths and contributed to the dynamic mix.

clockwise from above Design Bloggers Conference organizer Luba Hrynyk, Parlore’s Amy Flurry and homeowner/ entrepreneur Cinda Boomershine toast to a festive evening.

Adam Japko’s wine pairings proved a fitting complement to Williams’s inspired cuisine. Japko and Boston interior designer Mally Skok enjoy sake and a Pollock-inspired first course outside the Boomershines’ home.

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House Blend

A RESTORED EAST LAKE ABODE IS A MULTILAYERED EXPRESSION OF ITS EXCEPTIONALLY CREATIVE OWNERS, WHOSE DISPARATE TASTES COMBINE TO CREATE AN ENGAGING INTERIOR.

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Jared Paul and Kelley Harris’s eclectic mix is evident in the formal living room, where a camel hair rug from Istanbul hangs over the mantel while two reupholstered chairs from Davidson’s department store provide seating in front of a 19thcentury Southern tea table.

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AFTER HURRICANE KATRINA landed in New Orleans, it brought winds of change all the way to East Lake, Georgia, when Jared Paul (owner of ADAC showroom paul +) and his relatives—longtime residents of the area—opened up one of the family’s investment properties tucked away near the legendary East Lake Golf Club as temporary housing to hurricane victims. Once it was vacated, Paul and his partner Kelley Harris, owner of Hint | Harris Interiors, launched into remodeling the structure, eventually deciding to purchase the property and make it their permanent home.

“When your closest neighbor is one of the oldest golf courses in the country, you become spoiled not having to look at any neighbors,” says Paul. “Besides, they keep up their yard really well,” he adds.

Paul and Harris, who both have established design careers, brought contrasting aesthetics to the process. Paul loves contemporary and gravitates towards kitsch, while Harris is known for his traditional designs. However, the two share a love of American primitive furniture and contemporary paintings by Georgia artists. “Creating our home has

been a merger where we’ve blended our different collections for a cohesive whole,” says Harris.

Filled with an array of 19th-century antiques, midcentury modern furniture and contemporary art, the house has evolved into a multilayered expression of two exceptionally creative designers whose often-disparate tastes collide to create an engaging and eclectic interior.

In the entry, a huntboard from Madison, Georgia, serves as the resting place for a Philippe Starck AK-47 lamp, “an ode to old East Lake,” quips Paul. Harris’s 19th-century Pennsylvania Dutch star quilt becomes a contemporary centerpiece when hung above the 1970s Herman Miller modular seating in an upstairs guest room. Objects as diverse as a Concorde landing light, Steve Rubell’s lamp from Studio 54, and a Jody Fausett photo meld seamlessly among the reupholstered wing chairs from Davidson’s department store and an antique Alabama tea table.

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room, and I never liked the color green before I met Kelley, but he’s brought color and light into my life. So now we’re a brown and green couple throughout the house,” says Paul.

The result is a deftly orchestrated balance of substance and style in the form of antique, mass-produced and highly personal pieces—a place where saturated neutrals provide definition, and allow this melange of forms and genres to create a harmonious mix.

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“There’s a place for everything in this house,” adds Harris. And that includes the pair’s cats. Whether they’re lounging on the bed or sprawled across the huntboard, felines Frankie and Linus are certainly comfortable among this mingling of styles. Now known as the Katrina House, the home represents a shift from the historic and traditional to the modern and democratic in one captivating, fluid sweep.

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above Resident feline Frankie sprawls across the Madison, Georgia, huntboard next to a Philippe Starck AK-47 gold lamp. Antique

Mandarin chairs ďŹ&#x201A;ank the vignette while a Southern cotton basket ďŹ lls the space below. opposite Paul and Harris eliminated upper cabinets in favor of art.

The Self-Made Man (Christopher Reeve as Clark Kent as Superman) by Georgia artist P. Seth Thompson provides a burst of color.

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THE RESULT IS A DEFTLY ORCHESTRATED BALANCE OF SUBSTANCE AND STYLE THAT CREATES A HARMONIOUS MIX.

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opposite, clockwise from top Linus lounges on the bed beneath a Jody Fausett photograph.

The master sitting room is injected with contemporarybuzz pieces such as Steve Rubell’s lamp from Studio 54 and a landing light from the Concorde. Paul and Harris consider landscaping the property their “therapy and relaxation.”

clockwise from left In the den, a 19th-century French drop-leaf table holds a contemporary Georgia painting and a 1960s ceramic lamp, while a rare midcentury Swedish chair and a vintage Henredon sectional provide seating. A 19thcentury Pennsylvania Dutch star quilt hangs above 1970s Herman Miller modular seating.

A minimalist guest bedroom bursts with pops of orange.

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Riding the Wholesome Wave THE SOUTHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MOST PRESTIGIOUS CULINARY TALENTS GATHER FOR AN EVENING OF CHARITY AND COMMUNITY. Angie Mosier Andrew Thomas Lee PRODUCED BY

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AN OPEN-AIR PAVILION NEAR THE EDGE OF A POND at Serenbe in Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia, is buzzing as tablecloths are snapped into place and ice buckets brimming with beverages are set down with a slosh. From fields filled with parked cars, a parade of folks carrying casserole dishes and bowls are heading toward the pavilion. What appear to be members of a large family gathering are actually Atlanta’s beloved chefs toting their favorite recipes—soon to be served on the groaning table at an event benefiting Wholesome Wave Georgia.

There are many great food events in Atlanta these days— perhaps too many—but the chefs and diners who participate in The Southern Chefs Potluck at Serenbe claim it as their favorite. It’s a day when chefs can serve their choice of vegetable sides, pickles and desserts potluck-style, and then sit down among their own families as well as ticket holders to enjoy the meal. It’s a time of fellowship in addition to being a fundraiser for a worthy cause.

Wholesome Wave Georgia works to provide all Georgians with access to fresh, nutritious, locally grown food. Community members who rely on SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits are now able to use their EBT cards (food stamps) at local farmers markets, where they have access to a wide selection of organic food. Each SNAP dollar spent at Wholesome Wave partner markets throughout Georgia is turned into $4: each dollar is turned into $2, doubling the buying power for the shopper. The 2014 event was a wild success, raising a record-breaking $118,000 for Wholesome Wave Georgia, which translates into $236,000 worth of local, sustainable food benefits that will help more families afford fresh, healthy produce from community farmers markets.

The Southern Chefs Potluck is more than simply another culinary-themed fundraiser; it has become a family reunion— a diverse family of food-loving folks gathered around one table to eat well and do good. The 6th Annual Southern Chefs Potluck will be held on September 13, 2015; visit wholesomewavegeorgia.org.

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Fermented, pickled and preserved vegetables from Bacchanalia. opposite, top to bottom Potato gratin with mushroom gravy; savory cheese fritters by Hilary White of The Hil.

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POTATO GRATIN WITH MUSHROOM GRAVY Recipe by Chef E. J. Hodgkinson of King + Duke SERVES 6

Potato Gratin 2 tablespoons butter, softened 1 pound russet potatoes 1 pound sweet potatoes 1 quart heavy cream salt pepper 2 shallots, finely diced ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese ½ cup grated Grana Padano cheese (or Parmesan) Note: This dish can be made with just russet potatoes or just sweet potatoes.

Any mixture of mushrooms can be used for the gravy, but it is important to have shiitake because of the meaty flavor and texture. The gravy can be made vegetarian with vegetable stock.

Preheat oven to 250°F. Butter a 9 x 11-inch baking dish. Peel and slice the potatoes 1/8 inch thick, placing them directly in the heavy cream, in another dish, as you slice them. Put a single layer of potatoes in the bottom of the baking dish, overlapping them slightly. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper and some of the shallots. Combine the two cheeses, and sprinkle a layer of cheese over the shallots. Start overlapping another layer of potatoes, salt, pepper, shallots and cheese. Repeat with another layer of each until you run out of potatoes and cheese. You should have 3 layers, but if you use a different size dish, you may have more. Gently pour the cream over the gratin until the liquid comes about halfway up. Place the dish in the oven and bake for about 40 minutes or until you can easily pierce the potatoes with a knife. Turn the broiler on to brown the cheese, keeping a very close eye on it. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for a few minutes before serving.

Mushroom Gravy

MAKES ABOUT 2 QUARTS 1 pound shiitake and cremini mushrooms ½ cup butter (1 stick), kept cold 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 quarts chicken or vegetable stock, chilled 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Thinly slice all of the mushrooms. Place the cold butter and mushrooms in a cold sauté pan, and place over low heat. When the butter is melted, turn the heat up to medium-high, add the flour and stir to create a bit of a paste, cooking until the flour mixture starts to turn a little brown and starts to emit a nutty aroma, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in 1½ quarts of the cold stock, reserving about 2 cups in case you need more liquid to thin down the gravy. Stir vigorously to incorporate, turn down the heat to medium and add the thyme and parsley.

Cook for another couple of minutes, and then remove from the heat and add the salt, pepper and lemon juice. Keep warm, and serve with the gratin.

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PA S SP ORT T O STYL E Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s SLEEK SOPHISTICATION, rustic charm, AWE-INSPIRING exploration or tropical seclusion, these escapes prove repose can be found during any season, thanks to unforgettable sights and luxurious accomodations.

top Key West sunset bottom Shimmering waters of Positano.

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The compelling private beach and inďŹ nity pools at The Westin Playa Bonita make it the ideal home base from which to discover Panama.

Right: Panama Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stunning skyline is evidence of a modern, progressive metropolis.

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Autoridad de Turismo de Panamá

EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED For an area that is only 150 miles long and 50 miles wide, the country of Panama overflows with surprises.

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SLEEK AND MODERN are not words readily associated with Panama City, Panama, but the downtown skyline might surprise you.

Miami-esque in glamour, with massively tall buildings and swaying palm trees, the cityscape seems to symbolize this Central American city’s desire to play the leading role assigned to it by history.

A century as “the crossroads of the world’’ has formed Panama into a remarkably diverse society. Although it has fewer than four million people, American, Arab, Chinese, Indian, Pakistani, Jewish and West Indian communities have added their customs, cuisine and languages to the underlying mix of Spanish, African and Indian influences. In sync with this exciting diversity and colorful environment, there is a nascent cultural, tourism-driven push and visiting Panama right now couldn’t be more exciting. And, travel is virtually painless as English is widely spoken, the American dollar is the country’s currency and, with year-round, Miami-like weather, packing is a breeze.

Exploring downtown’s bustling urban scene and glittering nightlife should be on your dance card, but to experience it from a more secluded home base, head to Playa Bonita or “pretty beach”— a compact beach resort area across the Bridge of Americas and

just minutes from downtown. As you head down a winding road through a rainforest, The Westin Playa Bonita Panama, looming beyond the white stucco walls and down a lushly landscaped driveway, is sleek, and it’s modern, and then some.

The resort is luxurious in every way you want it to be, and none of the ways you don’t. On one side, the main building hugs a shell beach, showing off a full mile of Pacific Ocean, and on the other, a lush rainforest as far as the eye can see. The entire property glistens with newness—it’s been open only since 2012—with 611 stylish rooms, 64 suites and 3 Presidential Suites (all with those famous Heavenly Beds®) and just about every amenity you can think of, including exclusive White Tea aloe lotions and fluffy robes. The rooms are amazingly quiet, with only the sound of the waves to ensure a restful night’s sleep. Service professionals are at-the-ready to tend to every whim, but are never intrusive or bothersome. It’s the best kind of pampering—there for you, but only when you want it.

The abundance of captivating flora at Westin Playa Bonita is mirrored by the resort’s endless outdoor activities. Swim in one of three infinity pools (there is also a children’s pool), try beach yoga, kayaking, jogging, or move inside to the WestinWORKOUT® 121

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Fitness Studio. Relaxation also comes in many forms—a stroll on the private beach, a poolside nap or seek sanctuary in your own luxurious Heavenly Bath®. Or, take pampering to the max at the Sensory Spa by Clarins, combining the luxury line’s botanicals and expert rejuvenation techniques along with hydrothermics—from steam rooms and saunas, to ice plunges and RainShower refreshers. And, in keeping with the wellness theme, the resort is smokefree, with an abundance of delicious and healthy cuisine, fresh juices and several combinations of fruit-vegetable smoothies.

Six restaurants are on property, from casual beachside and Pacific Rim to haute steakhouse—each distinctively influenced from points around the globe. International buffets are extensive at Oceanica and Café Pacifica (breakfast), while the Latin American steakhouse, Tierra y Fuego, is the ultimate splurge—and the best place to enjoy a perfectly shaken Martini, prime Angus beef, rack of lamb or the signature 12-ounce churrasco skirt steak. Not really feeling like gussying up? The surprising in-room dining menu takes its cues from the resort’s restaurants, with seriously delicious dishes along with premium wines and spirits that don’t usually show up on a room service tray, Four bars keep la dolce vita flowing with cocktails, many made with Ron Abuelo Panamanian rum, which traces its history back to the country’s first sugar mill in 1908, or Seco Herrerano, also made here from sugar cane but is not rum. Atlas, Panama, Soberana beers and Balboa, a lager, are also made locally and have earned worldclass reputations.

As vacationers gain renewed enthusiasm for the unique and authentic, Panama is becoming … well … hip. The country’s beauty, its reserved warmth, and its endless intrigue are alive and well, as you’ll want to see for yourself. The Westin Playa Bonita’s onsite tour operator, Gamboa Tours, makes it immensely easy for guests to explore the world beyond the confines of resort walls. Here are a few suggested excursions to stoke your wanderlust:

Just 13 miles from Portobelo, ISLA GRANDE is a picturesque island that is accessible only by boat. The pristine tropical nature and crystal-clear waters attract surfers and beach loungers.

Of course a trip to Panama must include a visit to the PANAMA CANAL . Miraflores Locks, minutes from the Westin Playa Bonita, is a marvel of human ingenuity and labor. Watching mammoth vessels as they pass through the locks with just inches to spare on each side is thrilling. The full history of the project is illustrated in three floors of museum exhibits and a 20-minute 3-D movie. There is an on-site restaurant along with a gourmet coffee shop for refreshment, and souvenirs galore. History buff or not, you will want to spend the better part of the day here.

A surprise of a country? We’ll drink to that. westinplayabonita.com

THE CASCO VIEJO, now being restored, is the old colonial city.

Walking tours of its narrow streets bordered by delicate wrought iron balconies should include stops at the Baroque San Jose Church, Cathedral Square and the Mano de Tigre bastion, of which only a small part remains because of attacks by pirates and a devastating fires in 1671 and 1737. Today, Casco Viejo, reminiscent of old Havana, seems poised to become a kind of South Beach-style hotbed of cafes, hotels and nightclubs.

PARADISE UNEXPECTED Panama reveals itself in little strokes, with each discovery exposing the country’s raw heart and soul. Pristine shell beaches line the Pacific side, and powdery white sands line the Caribbean side. Ruins of forts, iglesias (churches), missions and other vestiges of a rich history are dotted throughout the country, and Portobelo, with five forts, is perhaps the most beguiling. Pirate attacks and fires partially destroyed the stuctures, and each reconstruction incorporated the latest materials available at the time: brain

PORTOBELO is a fortress city bordering the turquoise waters of the

Caribbean coast. It was the trade center for the Spanish empire in the 16th and 17th centuries, and now ruins of five Spanish forts are intact enough to explore.

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coral, then stone block, and finally brink and mortar. Thirteen miles from Portobelo lies the gorgeous tropical beach and lush flora of Isla Grande (bottom left) where a quick swim or snorkel in the aqua water is irrestible.

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CASA NAGA >> Situated on the massive grounds of The Westin Playa Bonita Panama, Casa Naga, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dragon House,â&#x20AC;? is the newest extension of the resort, becoming available as an ultra-exclusive vacation rental and event venue in 2016. Casa Naga is the vision of Herman Bern, Jr., V.P. of Product Development for Bern Hotels & Resorts (developer, owner and operator of the Westin Playa Bonita) and English designer James Derry.

The dramatic open entryway takes the eye straight through the villa, past the semi-Olympic infinity pool to the Pacific Ocean. Soaring ceilings give the space an open-air feel. There are six guest suites, plus a 1,500-square-foot master suite with a private plunge pool, two outdoor terraces and an indoor garden. Indigenous materials were used in construction, reflecting Panama's ecological evolution and dedication to eco-consciousness.

The villa will be available for rental to intimate groups of up to sixteen, and includes full, roundthe-clock service staff, plus access to the Sensory Spa by Clarins. Rental of the villa is exclusive to guests of the Westin Playa Bonita. For information, visit westinplayabonita.com.

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ITALIAN PARADISE

Il San Pietro di Positano captivates travelers with its remarkable natural beauty.

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TUCKED INTO THE LATTARI MOUNTAINS and rising high above the sparkling Tyrrhenian Sea on the Amalfi Coast sits Positano, a quaint Italian town known for its entrancing beauty.

Author John Steinbeck best captured the aura of Positano in an article he penned for Harper’s Bazaar in 1953, in which he describes it as “a dream place that isn’t quite real when you are there and becomes beckoningly real after you have gone.”

Indeed, the town’s sherbet-colored façades edging up the cliffs, cobalt blue waters and groves of sweet-smelling lemon and orange trees continue to win over the hearts of visitors who flock to this coastal destination from April to September.

Many vacationers seeking the ultimate in luxury select the five-star Hotel Il San Pietro di Positano as home base. An architectural masterpiece, San Pietro is sculpted into the cliffs overlooking the bay of Positano. Designed to be in harmony with the surrounding natural beauty, each of the 62 rooms is situated on tiers of gardens and boasts a private terrace with striking sea views.

Start the day with complimentary seaside yoga classes or a two-hour boat ride along the coastline.

After lunch, take a dip in the hotel’s private cove, or—cocktail in hand—enjoy the soothing sounds of the sea lapping against the dramatic sunbathing platform. For professional pampering, pop into the hotel’s spa and fitness center. And don’t miss the cascading pathway of 400 steps that begins near the lobby and concludes at the foot of the cliff. It guides you through San Pietro’s organic gardens, which provide the herbs and vegetables that find their way onto every plate served in the hotel’s Michelin-starred restaurant, Zass. No matter what activities you decide on, one thing is certain—breathtaking vistas at every turn. And with San Pietro’s unique location at the cliff summit, there’s hardly a more magical vantage point of Positano and nearby islands Capri and Li Galli.

As San Pietro is located just on the outskirts of Positano, a complimentary luxury car shuttle is always on hand to whisk you away to the city center. Here you’ll find narrow pedestrian-only alleys lined with charming family-owned boutiques and restaurants. At the town’s main beach and epicenter of activity, Spiaggia Grande, it’s not unusual for tourists and friendly locals to share laughs and limoncello amid the remarkable seascape. And so just as it has for centuries, Positano continues to lure visitors, drawn here by the region’s spectacular scenery and its special brand of la dolce vita. ilsanpietro.it

top to bottom Il San Pietro di Positano’s seaside tennis court is a favorite among pros like Maria Sharapova.

Each of the individually designed rooms boast a modern take on Mediterranean style with bright whites and seaside-inspired turquoise. The hotel is noted for effortlessly blending into its lush surroundings. opposite San Pietro carries the distinction as the only hotel in town with a private beach. Its vibrant and plentiful flower gardens rival views of the sparkling seascape.

WALK AMONG THE CLOUDS >> Visitors with an adventurous spirit should consider hiking the Sentiero degli Dei trail, also known as the Path of the Gods. This ancient and rocky footpath links the tiny hilltop towns of Agerola and Nocelle with Positano, while providing bird’s-eye views of the most stunning valleys, cliffs and abysses of the Amalfi Coast. positano.com/en/e/

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THE BRIGHT LIGHTS of the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar in Wyoming’s Jackson Hole Town Square illuminate the boardwalk while tourists clamor for photographs in front of the famed antler arches. Successive rankings as one of America’s top ski resorts have also had the effect of added congestion in the Village. Just 30 minutes south of the tourist madness, however, is a pristine destination that harks back to the land that originally enraptured 19th-century homesteaders.

Accessible via the iconic red bridge, the Snake River Sporting Club encompasses 1,000 magnificent acres fronting 6 miles of the Snake River and abutting the Bridger-Teton National Forest. Eagles and ospreys soar across the sky while horses roam in fields. As spectacular as the scenery is, the club offers equally impressive amenities. “This is a very intimate experience for highly discerning members,” says COO Jeff Heilbrun.

Golf Digest rates the championship golf course designed by Tom Weiskopf as the “No. 1 Golf Course in Wyoming,” and the challenging course undulates across the valley floor as it mimics the ever-shifting Snake River. “The course is demanding for anyone, but a variety of tee options ensure it can be played by everyone,” says head golf pro Kali Quick.

The Orvis Fly Fishing School at the Snake River Sporting Club is the esteemed outfitter’s first association in Wyoming. Premier access to the renowned river and on-stream instruction guarantee success. Other activities—such as river rafting, horseback riding and skeet shooting—can be scheduled from the sumptuous, log-constructed Clubhouse that overlooks the property. From fine dining in front of a roaring fire to barbecue on the deck, the club accommodates every palate.

With only 68 home sites available, the property presents a rare opportunity to experience such understated luxury. Elegantly rustic homes are discreetly sited so that each boasts both secluded privacy and views of the magnificent natural world. With a plethora of amenities outside the front door and easy access to national parks and ski slopes, the Snake River Sporting Club is an authentic Wyoming sportsman’s paradise.

And, while some seek proximity to town or the slopes, a visit to Snake River Sporting Club might just confirm that you’d prefer to fall asleep to the rumble of the Snake River and wake to the song of the goldfinch. This is one property that blends seamlessly into its palatial surroundings for an authentic Jackson Hole experience. srsportingclub.com

The clubhouse exudes a modern mountain aesthetic, interspersing contemporary Western art throughout the historically referenced log construction. Each private home nestles into the natural setting while providing great views of the spectacular Weiskopf-designed course. Fishing on the renowned Snake River with Outdoor Pursuits Director Will Hobbs and the esteemed Orvis Fly Fishing School. opposite Rafting the Snake River provides opportunities to spot wildlife such as eagles, osprey, beaver, and moose.

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BRIMMING WITH offbeat appeal, Key West is known as much for its quirky, welcoming community as it is for its tropical sun-bleached sands and translucent blue waters. Freshly renovated to boast contemporary amenities including a pool bar, cigar lounge and on-site food truck, The Gates Hotel, sited at the island’s entry point, is an exciting option for visitors in search of fresh accommodations that don’t sacrifice this casual mindset.

Key West spans a mere 4 square miles, so it’s easy to transition from one sight to another, and the most convenient—and fun—way to explore is by bike. Pick up a blue Martone Cycling Company two-wheeler from The Gates and whizz from coast to cabana (cycling programs and sunset rides are also available). Smathers and Higgs beaches, both just down the road, offer public ocean access, while Fort Zachary Taylor, a state park and national historic landmark, provides more seclusion for a small fee, boasting picnic tables, swimming coves and walking paths. For a closer look at nature, stroll the 11-acre Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden across the street from the hotel.

Once you’ve had your fill of sand and sun, it’s a quick jaunt to the shops, sights and restaurants in New Town as well as in historic Old Town, location of The Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum, where you’ll find relics from the beloved author’s illustrious career. For a history lesson on Prohibition—and the local libations—tour the Key West First Legal Rum Distillery (specialty cocktails made with its original white rum are also available at The Gates’ poolside bar, Rum Row).

For a creative outlet, enjoy cooking lessons from a rotating lineup of the island’s best chefs at local kitchenware purveyor Isle Cook and enjoy sunset and a show at the famed Mallory Square down the road. And don’t forget to snap an obligatory photo next to the famous “Southernmost Point” buoy. There’s also no shortage of after-dark activities; Duval Street, spanning more than a mile from shore to shore, houses countless shops, restaurants and bars (Green Parrot is a local favorite) that rarely see a slow night.

“Slow,” however, might be just the word to describe life on Key West—which, as the locals will agree, seems to run on it’s own timetable. In fact, many residents are vacationers who decided to make their stay permanent—and it’s not difficult to see why. gateshotelkeywest.com

Newly renovated with modern amenities such as a pool bar, cigar lounge (with locally crafted Rodriguez Cigar Factory cigars) and The Blind Pig food truck, The Gates Hotel blends laid-back style with modernminimalist accommodations for an experience that’s as casual as it is refined. opposite Key West’s sunsets are celebrated nightly at Mallory Square. The island’s architecture serves as tangible evidence of the area’s rich history. Street stalls with brightly colored ornaments pepper the streets.

TO THE STREETS >> Though it feels far-removed from the mainland, Key West embraces the burgeoning trend of mobile dining, most recently with the opening of The Blind Pig food truck. Operating from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. at The Gates Hotel, Blind Pig serves a selection of tacos, sandwiches and snacks. For a taste of traditional Cuban fare, sample the Cafe Con Leche (Cuban coffee with steamed milk, also available over ice) or a savory breakfast sandwich from counter-service eatery Cuban Coffee Queen, which has both a waterfront and downtown locations. gateshotelkeywest.

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Stunning East Cobb gated Mediterranean-style estate features world class finishes throughout. Gym with sauna, wine cellar, elevator, pool house with chef’s kitchen and guest suite, lighted tennis court, media room, and more.

Incomparable artisan details and the finest materials define this exceptionally graceful home. Jeffrey Arron; 917-868-1687. $9.1M.

Laguna Beach architect Fred Briggs designed this incredible residence on 2.2 private acres in Buckhead. The best example of over 8,200 square feet of design-centric architecture in Atlanta! Recently renovated, the finish level is superb and for the sophisticated eye. The scale is exceptional and perfect for entertaining. Massive pool and spa, gym and whole house generator. Debra Johnston; 404-312-1959. DebraAJohnston.com. $4,000,000.

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European-style home on the 4th green in Country Club of the South. Private backyard with pool area including a hot tub, waterfall, stone fireplace, deck, patio and built-in grill. Large master bedroom with trey ceilings and marble fireplace. Master bath with skylight, heated towel rack, separate vanities, whirlpool tub. 5 BR and 4.5 BA. Julia Mergens; 860-670-7580. $1.625M.

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Dramatic 2-story art gallery, sunroom, large screen patio with walk-out pool site. Flat corner lots like this are very rare. Jodi Halpert; 404-513-5151. $1.5M.

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Gorgeous Lake at North Valley home has been substantially renovated. Six bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and 2 half baths on 1.5± privately manicured acres.

New gourmet kitchen. Marble master bath. Finished terrace level features media room. Five fireplaces. Anne Cintron; 404-483-7623. $1.25M.

Perfectly appointed mountain lodge overlooking Lake Burton. 4/5 BR, 4.5 BA. 4 rock fireplaces – two outside. Low maintenance for easy living. Price adjusted for sale this season. Waterfall at Lake Burton – incredible golf/ lake activities/dining/fishing/rafting. It’s all here less than 2 hours from ATL. Gated community. Lynda Hester; 770-480-5161. $997,500.

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4412 CHAPEL GROVE LANE, MARIETTA, GA 30062 Enchanting East Cobb retreat with finished basement, in-ground pool with water feature setting and majestic views of Mabry Nature Park. Three fireplaces with one in the dramatic owners suite. Hardwood floors throughout.

Mary Blanchard & Heather Whittle; 404-317-3118. $899,000.

195 GRANDMAR CHASE, CANTON, GA 30115 Magnificent! This home overlooks the award-winning Robert Trent Jones Jr. golf course at Woodmont Golf and Country Club. This is a “once in a lifetime” opportunity for the home of your dreams!

Jeanine T. Blumer; 678-858-4927. $775,000.

4305 NOOR VIEW COURT, JOHNS CREEK, GA 30005 Prestigious Johns Creek! New construction. Exclusive enclave of homes priced from the mid-$600’s. Four-side brick homes on basements with exquisite details throughout. Three-car garages. Only 5 opportunities remain.

Anne Cintron; 404-483-7623. $649,900.

200 FIVE OAKS FARM ROAD, MILTON, GA 30004 Custom new home in Five Oaks Farm, an established gated community in Milton. Chef’s kitchen with Wolf appliances. Two master suites: one on main, one up. Full daylight basement. 3-car garage. Five bedrooms, 4.5 baths.

Custom builder. Two additional homesites available in this exclusive neighborhood. Acre+ home sites. Five Oaks Farm; 678-343-2482. $899,000.

4034 CHAPEL GROVE DRIVE, MARIETTA, GA 30062 The ultimate in square footage with elegant master on main. Another first level bed and bath, upgraded kitchen, covered porch and full basement.

East Cobb / Lassiter High School. Cul-de-sac carefree living.

Mary Blanchard & Heather Whittle; 404-317-3118. $749,900.

217 TWISTED TIMBER COURT, WOODSTOCK, GA 30189 “Setting the standard in courtyard living.” Come see our new model and our moving wall of glass. Two-story with master on the main. Ranch plans available upon request. Features include a three-car garage and private courtyard. Camille Gard; 770-547-6659; Christel Cramer; 770-894-1904. $539,900.

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Information deemed accurate, but subject to change without notice. If your property is currently listed with a Realtor, please disregard this notice. It is not our intention to solicit the offerings of other Brokers.

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Quality abounds in this craftsman home. Built for entertaining with flowing floor plan from inside all the way out to the patio bar. Main floor hosts formal LR/DR; gourmet kitchen w/ chef’s island opens into family room w/ romantic fireplace. All BR suites located upstairs w/ access to private BA & large closets. Master suite with sitting area and two closets, master spa bath & private access to washer/dryer room. Agent Name: Kim Pritchard; Price: $515,000.

Stunning European home features gleaming hardwood floors, 4 fireplaces, spectacular foyer, grand architectural detail, soaring great room, spacious kitchen with island that opens to keeping room, and a banquet-sized dining room. This home also has a fireside owner’s suite on main level, an unfinished terrace level and a private, peaceful backyard perfect for entertaining. Agent Name: Irene Clary; Price: $675,000.

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Elegant, antebellum home on 20 acres. Home features a grand entry, expansive family room with fireplace, gourmet kitchen, banquet dining room, and office/library. Master suite on the main level with a sitting room, and dual fireplace through to luxury bath. Terrace level is complete with In-law suite, gym, game room, theater, music room, and in-ground pool. Ideal for entertaining! Agent Name: Kay Fulp; Price: $1,198,600.

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Agent Name: Shawn Hollenkamp; Price: $480,000.

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Finished terrace level with 2BR, 2BA, theater, bar and built-ins. This pristine home has it all. Agent Name: Allison Levent; Price: $829,999.

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MARCIA SHERRILL

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NEVER ONE TO GET LOST IN EPHEMERAL TRENDS, MARCIA PAYS HOMAGE TO A TIMELESS SOUTHERN STAPLE AND ITS LONGSTANDING APPEAL.

HAVING HAD THE HONOR of meeting the “Prince of Chintz,” Mario Buatta, I feel that I have a unique perspective on the role of chintz in our Southern heritage. Now, Mr. Buatta is not a man to be trifled with. He has been buying copious amounts of chintz since around the time The Varsity was built, and we’re talking several metric tons of the glazed cotton. Chintz, which originated in India as 136

painted muslin, was a rare and expensive fabric when it was imported to Europe in the 1600s. The wealthy clamored for it. Derived from the Hindi word “chint,” which means broad, gaudily printed fabric, chintz has always been a bold choice.

And, as doled out by Buatta and his followers on bedding, window treatments, wallpaper and upholstery, chintz was the rage from the 1980s to the turn

of the 21st century, when many designers dropped it for simple, geometric patterns or solids. They abhorred the excess of chintz in their minimalist designs.

In Atlanta, we knew better.

We kept our chintz like we kept our Meemaw’s silver (we don’t exactly “cotton to” trends). Sure, we got swept up in the frenzy of mirrored furniture, and there was that touch of madness with turquoise. But we are

a patient bunch, hunkering down with our chiffon robes and linen presses.

Even if we tented our rooms in chintz, we didn’t dare remove it. But, wiser heads have prevailed. Mary McDonald has designed a new collection chintz, and she is rocking it oldschool with fresh takes on traditional floral motifs. It goes to show you that good things, like chintz, never go out of style. Thank heavens.

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A rosy Colefax & Fowler chintz creates a cocooning effect in the bedroom of a Lowcountry plantation by Margaret Kirkland Interiors.

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