ATLANTA HOMES & LIFESTYLES
SEPTEMBER 2020
EPIC STYLE
EPIC STYLE
CLASSIC, COVETABLE & FRESH INTERIORS
VOLUME 39, NO. 8
Contents SEPTEMBER 2020
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Falling For... The changing season brings a slew of new collections to welcome autumn in cozy style, and AH&L covers a few of our favorites
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Book Look From traveling tomes to entertaining inspiration, kick back and relax with AH&L’s top picks for fall
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Joie de Vivre Tastemaker Danielle Rollins takes AH&L on a first-person tour of her abode
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California Cool With an exceptional design-build team in tow, the 2020 Southeastern Designer Showhouse & Gardens infused classic Atlanta style with West Coast vibes
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Property Report Calendar Happenings this month Naomi On becoming too casual Dish Atlanta restaurants update End Note Suzanna on falling forward Editor’s Letter Ad Index
On the Cover Interior Design MELANIE TURNER Photography by EMILY FOLLOWILL Architecture LINDA MACARTHUR Developer BENECKI
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FALLING FOR The changing of seasons and cooler temperatures brings a slew of new introductions to welcome autumn’s happy hues in style. Take a look at some of our favorites Produced by ZOË GOWEN
Tiny Treasures
Set for the Season Whether eating takeout or a home-cooked meal, dining at home has become de rigueur over the last few months. Recently launched tabletop line VON GERN HOME offers practical, chic and colorful wares that can be arranged in nearly endless combinations to reinvent your table for every meal.
Showcase clippings from a bountiful autumn garden—like dahlias or goldenrod—with a bud vase crafted for BLOOMIST by artisan glassblower, Gary Bodker, in a deep rose color to complement the deeper fall palette. Place a single stem in one bud vase and group them together to make a stunning centerpiece. Available at Bloomist; bloomist.com
Available at Von Gern Home; vongernhome.com
HOT TODDY It's a well-known fact by those in the design world that whiskey is decorator BUNNY WILLIAMS’ year-round drink of choice. It comes as no surprise, then, that she would introduce the handsome Rhys Drinks Table this fall as many begin welcoming Old Fashioneds and Manhattans into their cocktail hour once again. Available at Bunny Williams Home, (212) 935-5930; bunnywilliamshome.com
Like Moths to a Flame R HUGHES offers a witty take on this old adage with the Haunt Pendant, a milk-glass orb embellished with cast-bronze moths designed by Jane Hallworth for HALLWORTH’s new American Gothic collection. Available at R Hughes, ADAC, (404) 607-8877; r-hughes.com
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© A HOME FOR ALL SEASONS BY DANIELLE ROLLINS, RIZZOLI NEW YORK, 2020; PORTRAIT AND DINING ROOM BY LESLEY UNRUH/ONE KINGS LANE
right Tastemaker, fashion designer and decorator Danielle Rollins in her Buckhead residence. opposite Lacquered cantaloupe ceilings cast a flattering glow. “At the end of the day, creating atmosphere is what it’s all about,” says Rollins of entertaining at home. A stylish dinner party should put you “in the moment, and make you feel as if there’s nowhere else in the world you’d rather be.”
JOIE de VIVRE IN HER SECOND BOOK DEVOTED TO ENTERTAINING, DANIELLE ROLLINS TAKES AH&L ON A FIRST-PERSON TOUR OF HER STYLISH MANSE Written by DANIELLE ROLLINS Produced by ZOË GOWEN
I’M FROM A LIFE-IS-A-MOVEABLE FEAST school of entertaining. What I mean is, I don’t always host dinner parties in my dining room, and I will just as often set up shop in the library, the family room, or the pool cabana. (I’ve even contemplated hosting a party in the garage for a big birthday party. Seriously. But my garage is painted navy and it is that pretty!) Breaking out of the standard protocol tends to be more interesting for me—and especially for my guests. But even I admit there is a certain kind of magic to hosting people in a room tailor-made for eating, even if it’s just re-plating takeout onto your favorite china, because you can art direct the variables: the flicker of candlelight, the gleam of crystal and silver, fireworks of pattern on porcelain and linens. At the end of the day, creating atmosphere is what it’s all about. One of the reasons I love entertaining at home so much is that you get to build a kind of cocoon. We’re assaulted all day long by things that demand our attention. But when you have people over, there are no crowds for them to jostle through. No struggle to get the waiter’s attention. You get real quality time with your friends. It’s a chance to reconnect. People loosen up. Nobody’s rushing off. They’ll have one more cocktail. And they aren’t on their phones, either; they’re not sitting there scrolling Pinterest or Instagram. And that’s exactly what design should do: put you in the moment, and make you feel as if 25
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■ LE COLONIAL Thanks to a new focus on to-go initiatives and a downstairs outdoor extension to the dining room, the Vietnamese venture from restaurateurs RICK WAHLSTEDT and JOE KING now allows guests to enjoy favorites—like pan-seared chicken dumplings or jumbo shrimp with coconut green curry—both at home or in one of their socially distanced dining rooms. lecolonialatlanta.com
DINING TODAY When tomorrow is unpredictable, how do you fare, much less operate a restaurant? AH&L takes a look at how these Atlanta favorites are evolving with changing times Written by LAUREN IVERSON Photography by DAVID CHRISTENSEN
■ AZIZA In the midst of unprecedented times, owner
TAL BAUM of this Westside Provisions Israeli restaurant introduced a unique solution to dining at a distance. Now offering a prix-fixe experience that remains rooted in shareable plates, the menu expansion serves diners a hearty taste of their favorite dishes in an effort to continue support for small farmers and local purveyors.
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■ LAPEER SEAFOOD MARKET While the Alpharetta seafood spot was temporarily closed, coowner LOUIS SOON and executive chef BLAKE HARTLEY experimented with fresh, bold flavors to create an all-new menu inspired by Asian and Caribbean cuisine (think red curry shrimp and jerk chicken). lapeerseafoodmarket.com
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■ SOUTHERN BELLE Change is in the air at JOEY WARD’s Southern comfort-style establishment. In addition to the extensive health precautions put in place—including red and green cards placed on tables to politely signal waiters from a distance— the restaurant has incorporated one of their chef’s side gig,
KT CAKES IN COLORS, and now offers celebratory cakes for order through their website. southernbelleatl.com
“It’s remarkable the support, compassion and accomplishment our community has demonstrated through these times. In a world full of chaos, the humanity shown by our customers and staff has been an incredibly positive experience to watch.” —Jake Guyette, general manager, Le Colonial
■ LITTLE REY FORD FRY’s Tex-Mex hot spot spent the past few months elevating their cooking techniques. Now cooking over mesquite, red oak and hickory wood with loads of lump charcoal, there’s even more rich and smoky flavor with every bite. littlerey.com
■ LYLA LILA Searching for inspiration on how to evolve in trying times? This Southern European Midtown establishment, headed by chef CRAIG RICHARDS and restaurateur BILLY STRECK, is one to watch. In addition to an always-evolving menu, the restaurant debuted new patio seating on Peachtree St. and also launched a fresh venture selling homemade dried pasta, available through their website. lylalilaatl.com
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CALIFORNIA COOL THE 2020 SOUTHEASTERN DESIGNER SHOWHOUSE & GARDENS INFUSED CLASSIC ATLANTA STYLE WITH WEST COAST VIBES Principal Photography by
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Benecki, Linda MacArthur Architect, Cole Construction and Source led the charge to reinvigorate this Mediterranean-style mansion. Originally conceived by Harrison Design in the 1990s for local businessman Charlie Ackerman, a limewashed exterior and reconfigured interior floor plan lent this residence a fresh, contemporary ease.
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GREAT EXPECTATIONS ROTUNDA AND STAIR HALL, MARK WILLIAMS AND NIKI PAPADOPOULOS, MARK WILLIAMS DESIGN The grand rotunda and stair hall—marked by rounded Venetian plaster walls—evokes Hollywood glamour and sophistication. Who wouldn’t want to descend this sweeping staircase in their Academy Awards-best to greet their guests? “We would love to think that this is a house for a woman who knows her mind, supports other women and celebrates their successes,” says Papadopoulos. Playing to the curved walls and graphic but graceful stair, Williams says the feminine, sensual space was the catalyst for the artwork they chose. In the rotunda, the designers opted for a large cast-stone sculpture placed at the center of a brass inlaid floor design. “We didn’t want to dismiss the space as simply a pass through,” says Williams. “With this one piece we were able to create a powerful impression, without it becoming a distraction from the rest of the beautifully designed spaces.” A photograph by Fabiola Jean-Louis beckons guests to the seating area tucked under the floating staircase. “We wanted something powerful at the end of the sight line to draw you in from the rotunda, and the model’s riveting gaze certainly does that.” –Cathy McGowin 68
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OPPOSITE, BOTTOM PHOTO BY DAVID CHRISTENSEN
ZELLIGE TERRA COTTA TILE IN FOYER and WOOD FLOORING WITH BRASS INLAY Source DRAPERY Holly Hunt, fabricated by The Drapery Room ART Fabiola Jean-Louis through Alan Avery Art Company; Sheyda Mehrara SETTEE and OTTOMAN Kelly Wearstler through Showroom 58 NESTING TABLES J Liston Design through R Hughes SCULPTURE Phillips Collection CHANDELIER Apparatus through R Hughes RUG The Rug Company SCULPTURE AT TOP OF STAIRS Blake Dowling Weeks
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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, KENNETH LEMM & ALEC MICHAELIDES, LANDPLUS LandPlus sought to bestow this six-acre estate with amenities that might be found in a lavish resort. A handcrafted concrete-paver terrace houses the outdoor pool and its striking sunken fire pit decorated by Source. Tailored combinations of sculptural plantings such as boxwood and a Japanese maple mix well with frothier green and white plants placed in elegant containers. A lush and no-maintenance synthetic turf lawn unfolds beyond the pool towards a canopy of trees for total privacy.
DEVELOPER Benecki ARCHITECT Linda MacArthur Architect LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT LandPlus POOL SPA DECOR Source LANTERNS Bevolo PAVERS Peacock Pavers POOL SPA CONTAINERS Trust Stone OUTDOOR FURNITURE McKinnon & Harris POOL Habersham Pools
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FANTASTIC VOYAGE BOY’S BEDROOM, JOSH PICKERING, PICKERING HOUSE INTERIOR DESIGN Created for a young man on the go, this bedroom evokes worldly notions of travel and experience. Design considerations included a gentleman’s hopes and dreams for exploration, academics and inclusion in social clubs such as the Harvard Club and Knickerbocker Club. “This room is imagined for a college-age student full of aspirations,” says designer Josh Pickering. Campaign-style details include the tent-inspired window draperies and canopy on the metal bed. The custom desk and nightstand play into the theme thanks to details such as inset finger pulls, brass trimmings and tooled leather handles reminiscent of those on a vintage suitcase. Global influences include the Georgian column, Egyptian obelisks and the Bolga basket dog bed, handwoven in Africa. The tole agave planter lends a touch of Latin America. The Klismos desk chair recalls travels to Greece, and the hand-painted lampshades have motifs taken from Villa Kerylos. –Cathy McGowin 98
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DESK, BEDSIDE TABLE, HAND-PAINTED LAMPSHADES Pickering House BEDSIDE TABLE LAMPS and SCONCES Circa Lighting CANOPY and CURTAINS FABRICS Pindler Fabrics BEDDING E. Braun & Co. SETTEE Vervain fabric with Samuel & Sons appliqué trim through Ainsworth-Noah KLISMOS CHAIR Tara Shaw TOLE PLANTER WITH AGAVE Chelsea House RUG Stark Carpets
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