ATLANTA HOMES & LIFESTYLES
SEPTEMBER 2019
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VOLUME 38, NO. 9
Contents SEPTEMBER 2019
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Style News Fall’s latest introductions display easy, breezy but elegant style
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Home Base A bevy of new design books are settling the shelter-industry score
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Ode to Autumn AH&L’s exclusive first look at Ronda Carmen’s Entertaining at Home
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In Conversation With … Timothy Corrigan, a design impressario who visits Atlanta this month
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Top Design The residential winners of ASID Georgia’s Design Excellence awards
LIFE
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Calendar Happenings this month Naomi On falling for Fall Dish Lapeer Seafood Market Passport to Style End Note Suzanna on design tomes Editor’s Letter Ad Index
On the Cover
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Mix Masters
Interior Design by ROBERT BROWN Photography by EMILY FOLLOWILL
The 2019 Southeastern Designer Showhouse offered a harmonious blend of masculine and feminine aesthetics
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STYLE NEWS
HOME BASE
A bevy of new books are settling the shelter-industry score this season thanks to entertaining reads from architects, master hosts and designers alike Written by ANSLEY BIRD
Renewing Tradition traditional, architect Eric J. Smith’s Renewing Tradition: The Architecture of Eric J. Smith (Rizzoli, $85) offers inspiration for creating a home that is comfortable, elegant and enduring. Through personal anecdotes, lush photography and artful sketches, Smith’s remarkable projects, which include collaborations with David Easton and Steven Gambrel, come to life. rizzoliusa.com
No Place Like Home In her first book, No Place Like Home (Rizzoli, $55) Hollywood-based Madeline Stuart, an A-list interior designer, invites readers inside her meticulously layered projects, which are informed by history and craftsmanship. Stuart herself writes eloquently about her design process, walking readers through recent projects that successfully combine grace, scale, proportion and balance.
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Southern Hospitality at Home The interplay of hospitality with interior design and architecture is explored in Susan Sully’s Southern Hospitality at Home: The Art of Gracious Living (Rizzoli, $45). From inviting entrances to welcoming guest rooms, and polished silver to starched linens, the Southern style expert reveals how no detail goes unattended below the Mason Dixon line, in homes ranging from the casual to the formal. rizzoliusa.com
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© RENEWING TRADITION: THE ARCHITECTURE OF ERIC J. SMITH, RIZZOLI NEW YORK, 2019; © NO PLACE LIKE HOME: INTERIORS BY MADELINE STUART, RIZZOLI NEW YORK, 2019; © SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY AT HOME: THE ART OF GRACIOUS LIVING, RIZZOLI NEW YORK, 2019
Hailed as a contemporary master of the
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The Art of the Host Rooms to Remember
Turn the pages of award-winning chef and event designer Alex Hitz’s The Art of the Host: Recipes
Prepare to be transported to the iconic Grand Hotel in Michi-
and Rules for Flawless Entertaining (Rizzoli,
veteran entertainer, Hitz shares common-sense
Rooms to Remember C A R L E T O N VA R N E Y
from can’t-fail classics to special occasions. A
menus offering a treasure trove of inspiration
$45) to discover more than 100 recipes and 12
gan’s Mackinac Island without moving an inch in Carleton Varney’s latest publication, Rooms to Remember (Shannongrove Press, $65). Varney, who in the past 40 years has successfully transformed this Victorian-era property into an unforgettable experience for countless visitors, interweaves history and style
rules for stylish hosts and gracious guests alike. through references to well-known historical figures and events
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in what reads more like a decorative narrative of American style.
© THE ART OF THE HOST: RECIPES AND RULES FOR FLAWLESS ENTERTAINING BY ALEX HITZ, RIZZOLI NEW YORK, 2019; © THE WELL ADORNED HOME: MAKING LUXURY LIVABLE, RIZZOLI NEW YORK, 2019; © ROOMS WITH A HISTORY: INTERIORS AND THEIR INSPIRATIONS BY ASHLEY HICKS, RIZZOLI NEW YORK, 2019
A D E S I G N E R ’ S T O U R of MACKINAC ISLAND’S
Rooms With a History Interweaving his personal designs and creative pro-
The Well Adorned Home Dallas-based designer Cathy Kincaid reveals her fresh approach to achieving classically refined yet contem-
cess with projects that have inspired him through-
porary design in The Well Adorned Home: Making
out his career, Ashley Hicks’ Rooms With a History:
Luxury Livable (Rizzoli, $50). Through carefully nu-
Interiors and Their Inspirations (Rizzoli, $60) de-
anced color palettes, intricate layering of patterns and
tails the British architect and designer’s approach to
attention to customized details, Kincaid’s warm and gra-
interiors, furniture designs and works of art. Via 335
cious interiors unveil her signature style: comfortable
color photographs, the 256-page tome offers read-
yet sumptuous environments. Sprinkled throughout is
ers insight into the way real-life experiences can be
the designer’s advice on everything from lighting selec-
translated into design projects. rizzoliusa.com
tions to effortlessly editing one’s home. rizzoliusa.com
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The ritual of entertaining is important to the French, says Suzanne Kasler in Entertaining at Home, and she holds the same standards: Equal attention should be paid to food and presentation.
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PHOTOS © MATTHEW MEAD; © ENTERTAINING AT HOME BY RONDA CARMAN, RIZZOLI NEW YORK, 2019
NESTLED BETWEEN ROWS OF Peegee hydrangea trees in Atlanta interior designer Suzanne Kasler’s rear courtyard sits a long, wooden trestle table set for a leisurely lunch. “The people, the stories told, and the memories made are what make gatherings special,” remarks Kasler of the idyllic setting in which “whimsy and beauty abound.” The French-inspired fete she’s hosting is, in fact, fodder for Ronda Carmen’s just-released book, Entertaining at Home: Inspirations from Celebrated Hosts. A renowned interior designer, product designer and author, Kasler is no stranger to hosting gatherings, whether it’s a seated dinner for design-industry darlings or a crowd of community stalwarts. “I believe your house absorbs positive energy from entertaining
family and friends,” she says. For this particular occasion, Koelreuteria branches set the scene (and the palette), their pale-pink hue adding a grace note to each place setting. For centerpieces, Kasler suggests “placing objects together, en masse” to magnify their visual impact; here, Pink Modial and Quicksand roses spill out of miniature Louis Vuitton trunks collected from her travels for a bespoke look. Kasler’s entertaining advice: pay equal attention to the food and the presentation. To make your house party-ready, keep linens cleaned and pressed, and don’t skimp on the details. It’s happy moments like fragrant guest soaps (she loves Savon de Marseille Extra Pur Coton) and silver trays at the bar that convey thought and care.
Veteran hosts from Suzanne Kasler and Danielle Rollins to Julia Reed reveal their style secrets to author and tastemaker Ronda Carmen in Entertaining at Home: Inspirations from Celebrated Hosts (Rizzoli, $45), releasing this month. From easy-tomaster recipes and killer playlists to advice on stocking the pantry (or butler’s pantry), it’s the new essential new guide to entertaining, from the everyday to festive fêtes.
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BEST IN SHOW
TOP DESIGN
At the 2019 DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARDS, the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Georgia chapter honored the best + brightest in residential design
â–² Chattahoochee Residence THE DESIGN ATELIER Melanie Millner, ASID
PHOTOS COURTESY ASID-GA
BRONZE West Hill Terracotta
RESIDENTIAL BATH
Design Build, Ili Hidalgo-Nilsson, ASID Katelyn Rountree, Kirstin Moehlig
GOLD Rock Springs Master Bath Joel Kelly Design & Wyeth Ray Interiors Joel Kelly, Allied ASID Whitney Ray, Allied ASID
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STYLE NEWS
RESIDENTIAL KITCHEN
SILVER Amsterdam Kitchen Terracotta Design Build, Ili Hidalgo-Nilsson, ASID Katelyn Rountree
▼ GOLD Moattar Residence Mark Williams Design Associates, Niki Papadopoulos, ASID, Mark Williams, Allied ASID, Tyrone Higginbottom, Brent Pollock
▲ BRONZE Eber Residence Tribus Design Studio, Kerry Howard, Allied ASID, Susan PeaceVernon, Allied ASID, Baylie Weeks
SILVER Attic Bath Conversion Peachtree Architects, Roger Deweese, ASID
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TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information + Tickets...................................................6
The Arts at Serenbe ................................................................20
Sponsors....................................................................................8
About the Art Farm…...............................................................22
Group Packages + Private Tours...............................................8
About the Art Farm Director….................................................23
Opening Night Preview Party…................................................12
About the Architect + Builder..................................................24
Shops at Serenbe.....................................................................14
Floor Plans…............................................................................26
Dine at Serenbe…....................................................................15
Designers.................................................................................28
Special Events..........................................................................16 About Serenbe.........................................................................18 Letter from the Founders.........................................................19
The Serenbe Designer Showhouse program is produced by Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles magazine, 1117 Perimeter Center West, Ste. N118, Atlanta, GA 30338. atlantahomesmag.com Advertising inquiries should be directed to Publisher Gina Christman, (404) 965-4414.
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MASTERS The 2019 Southeastern Designer Showhouse offered a harmonious blend of masculine and feminine aesthetics Written by
JENNIFER BOLES AND JEANNE LYONS DAVIS Principal Photography by
EMILY FOLLOWILL
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MANTEL Materials Marketing CHANDELIER Baker CENTER TABLE Ironware International through Paul + EASEL FLOOR LAMP Lorin Marsh ART ON EASEL Jennifer Gibbs ART ABOVE MANTEL Joseph Guay PAIR OF CHAIRS Julian Chichester BENCH Ironies through Jerry Pair CHROME DRINK TABLE Jonathan Browning through R. Hughes PLASTER SCULPTURES Thomas Pheasant for Baker SELENITE BOWL & ORBS Foxglove Antiques BOWL ON LUCITE STAND J Robert Scott for Jerry Pair RUG Stark Carpet
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KITCHEN BY DAVID CHRISTENSEN
NATURAL SELECTION CABINETRY Morgan Creek Cabinet Company CABINET INSERTS Rev-a-Shelf COUNTERTOPS Pietra FABRICATION Classic Stoneworks TILE AND PLUMBING Renaissance Tile & Bath APPLIANCES Sub-Zero, Wolf Cove through Guy Gunter Home WINDOWS Windsor Windows & Doors breakfast room DRAPERY Holly Hunt through Jim Thompson JIUN HO DINING TABLE AND JONATHAN BROWNING CHANDELIER R. Hughes ANTIQUE OUSHAK Moattar, Ltd. PAINTING McKenzie Dove
KITCHEN, BREAKFAST ROOM AND BUTLER’S PANTRY | YVONNE MCFADDEN Inspired by the existing 1920s stone structures found on the property prior to construction, designer Yvonne McFadden—who worked in tandem with the builder on all interior selections and architecture for the Showhouse—knew she wanted to incorporate these elements into the residence’s public spaces to create a link between the property’s past and present. In the kitchen, open shelving placed in front of the stone provides a warm, anchoring backdrop, while an oversize, marble-topped island with custom steel brackets (a detail borrowed from the butler’s pantry shelving) offers plenty of storage and counter space for entertaining. In the Butler’s Pantry, stacked handmade tile from Renaissance Tile & Bath create a chic counterpoint to wood shelving, while a mix of open and closed cabinetry by Morgan Creek Cabinetry throughout the open spaces fosters a cohesive, casual-but-refined aesthetic. Completing her vision for a lived-in, luxe look are the breakfast room’s set of antique Spanish chairs, whose patina and ruggedness are the perfect contrast to the strong, modern lines of the Jonathan Browning fixture above. 97
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ARTFULLY GRAND
MAIN STAIR HALL AND MAIN STAIR LANDINGS SANDE BECK DESIGN After previewing the handsome house plans and fine finishes, including a black iron chandelier and sconces, shiplap walls and painted black ceiling, designer Sande Beck was instantly inspired by the warm and inviting palette. “Knowing the stairwell would be used daily and frequently, we envisioned the upstairs landing to be comfortable and pretty, the window landing to be a place to sit and look outside and the main landing to have a spot for keys, trinkets, schoolbooks, etc.” To keep the spaces cohesive, Beck wove the standout peacock blue color throughout the spaces, from the rich Schumacher velvets to the larger-than-life painting by Joseph Adolphe. Art continues its reign up the staircase, where six beautiful paintings by artist Elena Zolotnitsky from Pryor Fine Art hold court. “Our goal was handsome, warm, beautiful and, most of all, inviting. Using an eclectic mix of textures, periods and styles, we tell a story.” —Jeanne Lyons Davis RUGS Moattar, Ltd. OILS ON CANVAS Joseph Adolphe from Pryor Fine Art CERAMIC STONEWARE VERTICAL FIGURATIVE Sheila Ganch from Pryor Fine Art OILS ON LINEN AND CANVAS Sylvia McEwan from Pryor Fine Art OIL ON MYLAR MOUNTED ON PANEL Elena Zolotnitsky from Pryor Fine Art ACRYLIC SIDE TABLE Ballard Designs GREEN TABLE LAMP and PAIR OF FLUTED TABLE LAMPS Circa Lighting SULLIVAN CHAIR Charles Stewart Company PAIR OF CUSTOM BENCHES Schumacher; fabricated by Westside Custom Upholstery QUEEN ANNE STYLE MIRROR, 18TH-CENTURY SETTEE, PAINTED COMMODE and 18TH-CENTURY ENGLISH OAK DRESSER BASE William Word Fine Antiques
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HARMONIOUS BLEND
DESIGN | BUILD | LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE A limewashed-brick estate home that overlooks a lake sitting on 5-plus acres in a brand-new three-home community in the heart of Buckhead was the site of the 2019 Southeastern Designer Showhouse. Designed by LOGAN DESIGN GROUP with Y. MCFADDEN LLC and built by SOUTHERN GENTRY HOMES, the property, which boasts historical ties, was brought firmly into the 21st century thanks to a harmonious blend of warm, masculine touches such as natural stone sourced on-site, as well as iron, natural wood and other metals. Deep roof overhangs lent a Lowcountry feel—and provided generous space for the ultimate indoor-outdoor connections—while extensive landscaping by JOE A. GAYLE & ASSOCIATES and FLORALIS GARDEN DESIGN fashioned a fresh narrative of place through mature plantings, curated containers, window boxes and an owners’ garden.
BUILDER Southern Gentry Homes ARCHITECT Logan Design Group LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Joe A. Gayle & Associates and Floralis Garden Design FRONT DOOR The French Steel Company through Scardino Doors GAS LANTERNS Bevolo HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING Daikan WINDOWS Windsor Windows & Doors GARAGE FLOORS Haven Floors EXTERIOR FINISH Romabio by Struttura
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PA S S P O R T T R AV E L
MAGICAL MEXICO
With a thriving arts scene and glorious architecture, San Miguel de Allende charms Written by CATHY WHITLOCK
WITH AN EYE TOWARD THE FUTURE and traditions deeply rooted in the past, San Miguel de Allende is a cosmopolitan city of contrasts. Its colorful Spanish architecture, charming cobblestone streets and authentic Mexican culture coupled with a thriving art and food scene and first-class hotels make it one of the most distinctive cities in the world. What it lacks in sandy beaches and turquoise waters, it makes up for in charm. San Miguel is one city that needs to be on your bucket list. A favorite of tourists and expats alike, San Francisco designers Jeffry Weisman and Andrew Fisher of Fisher Weisman call it their second home. Weisman notes, “San Miguel de Allende is a magical 16th-century Spanish Colonial village. As it has drawn increasingly affluent visitors, the shopping, 136
hotel and dining options have expanded dramatically. We have an ideal climate and an unbeatable vibe. The town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is picture-postcard pretty.” Dallas-based interior designer Michelle Nussbaumer feels the draw as well and has been coming to San Miguel for over 30 years. “I lived a long time in Rome and the sensibility of the city feels like Europe. I love the churches and cathedrals and the Mexican culture and cooking,” she says. Founded in the 16th-century, the tiny mountain town is known for its wellpreserved buildings and history is at every turn. The Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel, the city’s best-known church and tallest building, provides a focal point with its towering pink spires. Located in the Plaza Principal, the neo-Gothic, 17th-century
parish church is a popular landmark and you can expect to see a number of weddings there on any given weekend. Weisman also recommends adding the Sanctuary of Atotonilco to your itinerary as it is “a hidden gem of a church often called the Sistine Chapel of Mexico.” The city offers an equal mix of culinary delights, shopping and arts and cultural events. A foodie’s paradise, be sure to sample mole, gorditas, pozole (Mexican stew), and of course, mezcal. (There are a surprising number of Italian restaurants as well). Favorites include the farm-to-table menu at The Restaurant, Hotel Matilda’s Moxi, Bovine and Fatima 7 on the rooftop of Hotel Casa Blanca 7 (designed by Fisher Weisman). For a quick Cal-Mex taco on the go, try Taco Lab located in the Doce 18 Concept House, a mix of curated shops that
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feature art, fashion, design and home. Speaking of shopping, design aficionados will love Fabrica La Aurora. Housed in a former textile factory, artisans, artists and designers create a cultural center for those in search of something unique. Weisman also recommends La Calaca as it has the “best inventory of vintage Mexican textiles, ceramics and other objets,” along with Sollano 16 and the minimalist-centric shop Wabi. Nussbaumer favors the eclectic store Mixta for its local artisan collection and the boutique Talula de la Lune for their “amazing handmade boots and bags.” (It’s also a popular spot for cotton Souleiado-style tops and shirtdresses as well). The city also boasts a pair of charming hotels, each unique in their own right. The first, the 67-room Rosewood San Miguel de Allende, is located on a 13-acre property in the Centro and is reminiscent of a hacienda. Go for the stunning views from the Luna Rooftop Tapas Bar that are the best in the city. The hotel features tiered swimming pools, courtyards tailor-made for wedding receptions and Instagram-worthy architecture—think Colonial arches, colonnades, stucco and ironwork that reflect the work of the city’s artisans. If it’s a quiet, more laid-back experience you are looking for, the Hotel Amparo does not disappoint. Close to the heart of the city’s El Jardin, the Colonial-era building was once the mayor’s 18th-century residence. With only five luxury, one-of-a-kind period suites, the hotel feels more like a home as well as a haven from the hustle and bustle of the city. The husband and wife owners, Taylor and Mariana Barran de Goodall (they also own Hibiscus Linens), worked with Texas-based designer Aaron Rambo to create period-perfect rooms with an “edgy elegance” that are filled with the perfect blend of modern art and antiques. And best of all, you can unwind at the rooftop terrace and watch the sun set on the world’s most intriguing city.
opposite El Jardin clockwise from top left Near El Jardin, the Centro Cultural Ignacio Ramírez houses art exhibits. Rosewood San Miguel Hotel’s Luna Rooftop Tapas Bar. Period antiques mingle with contemporary furnishings in the 18th-century residence turned Hotel Amparo. San Miguel’s markets. Día de los Muertos.
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