Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles | December 2021

ATLANTA HOMES & LIFESTYLES

DECEMBER 2021

’Tis the Season!

’TIS THE SEASON!

HOLIDAY DECORATING & CELEBRATING

VOLUME 40, NO. 12

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More than ever before, we look forward to the tradition of gathering with friends and family. From festive decor to elegant dinnerware and more, we have everything you need to set the scene for an unforgettable holiday celebration.

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Contents DECEMBER 2021

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HOME 52

Returning Home

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Farmdale Festivities

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Huff-Dewberry decked the halls of a classic home that remains filled with generations of family memories

Designer and entertaining expert James Farmer opens his home for sublime Southern holiday hospitality

In Good Cheer

Atlanta tastemakers John Oetgen and John Lineweaver toast the new year

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Gift Guide

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Design Recognized

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Reflections

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Passport to Style

The holiday spirit shines and shimmers with AH&L’s top gift picks for everyone on your list

Georgia’s top design talents are honored with the ASID 2021 Design Excellence Awards

A look at some of Atlanta’s great talents whose legacies will long be remembered

From desert terrain to cruising the rivers of Italy, AH&L takes you around the world in style

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Property Report Calendar Naomi On holiday merrymaking Dish Serena Pastificio End Note In Love With…Animal Prints Editor’s Letter Ad Index

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WELCOME

FROM THE EDITOR

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IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR for giving, celebrating and decorating, and this issue is brimming with fabulous features that will surely inspire you this holiday season.

From the city to the country; from Christmas to New Year’s Eve; masterful holiday creations abound. Whether decking the halls at home or perusing for the perfect present, discover our finds to make this year special from our gift guide (page 12) to featured homes (page 51). ’Tis also the season for honoring. As we turn the page to a new year, we’re remembering the exceptional talents who each left a sizable footprint on our industry (page 28). Bill Harrison, Hal Ainsworth, Carson McElheney and others leave large legacies behind and will forever be cherished for their contributions to excellence in design.

Finally, there are seasons for everything. Throughout the last 18 months, I’ve cherished every project,

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assignment and especially the friendships with the richly talented interior designers, architects, landscape designers, photographers, writers and all of the shops and showrooms who combine to create such a dynamic industry. As I close out my time with this magazine, I

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GIFT GUIDE The holiday spirit shines and shimmers with AH&L’s top gift picks for everyone on your list

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1. Heathered Baby Alpaca Two-Tone Throw in Grey. $749, RH; rh.com 2. Brass Square Match Sleeve with Matches. $375, Aerin; aerin.com 3. Tropical Bird Pin. $138, The Met Store; store.metmuseum.org 4. Hand Blown Sheer Illusion Bowl. $260, Paloma & Co; palomaandco.com 5. Vintage Silverplate 1 Pint Hotel Silver Sauce Boat. $525, Hudson Grace; hudsongracesf.com 6. Blue Pottery Herb Marker. $9, GlobeIn; shop.globein.com 7. The Teeny Swivel Chair in Pinstripe, Gray Mist with Italian Blend, Light Gray piping and Hair-on-Hide back. $980, Coley Home; coleyhome.com 8. Il Buco Stories & Recipes cookbook. $60, il Buco Vita; ilbuco.com 9. Sustainable Whiskey Stones. $50, Field + Supply; fieldandsupply.com

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1. Large Ceramic Scallop Bowl. $265, Hudson Grace; hudsongracesf.com 2. Boedic Down Jacket in Army Green. $2,800, Moncler; moncler.com 3. Meloria Round Lacquer Candles in various colors $70 each, Lucy’s Market; lucysmarket.com 4. Bronze Oyster Knife. $150, Reed Smythe & Company; reedsmythe.com 5. Tartan Polo Bear 20x20 Throw Pillow in Red. $285, Ralph Lauren Home; ralphlaurenhome.com 6. Large Glass Hurricane Vase. $110, Fig & Dove; fi ganddove.com 7. Ferren Domino Set. $595, Ralph Lauren Home; ralphlaurenhome.com 8. Noe Cashmere Throw in Peridot. $450, Aerin; aerin.com 9. The Ballet Mule in Kaya Medallion fabric. $238, Schumacher x Margaux; margauxny.com 10. Halden Gin Glasses. $44 for set of two, The White Company; thewhitecompany.com

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DESIGN RECOGNIZED

Renovation Between 3,000 Square Feet and 7,000 Square Feet GOLD

“Tuxedo Park” ■ MELANIE TURNER

INTERIORS Melanie Turner, ASID, Hannah Cosgrove

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STYLE AWA R D S

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“Modern Cottage” ■ THE DESIGN ATELIER

Melanie Millner, ASID

Renovation Between 3,000 Square Feet and 7,000 Square Feet

“A Test of Time” ■ THE DESIGN ATELIER

Melanie Millner, ASID, Katie Moorhouse, ASID GOLD

SILVER

“Buckhead Pied-À-Terre” ■ THE DESIGN ATELIER Melanie Millner, ASID

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PHOTOS BY EMILY FOLLOWILL, GALINA JULIANA COADA, MALI AZIMA AND RON ROSENZWEIG, PREVIOUS SPREAD BY MALI AZIMA

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“River’s Edge” ■ DAVENPORT DESIGNS

Lauren Davenport Imber, Allied ASID

GOLD

“Modern Lake House” ■ PINEAPPLE HOUSE

INTERIOR DESIGN Amber Gizzi, ASID

Renovation Over 7,000 Square Feet

New Construction Between 3,000 Square Feet and 7,000 Square Feet

GOLD

“Lake Toxaway” ■ WYETH RAY INTERIORS

& JOEL KELLY DESIGN Whitney Ray, Allied ASID, Joel Kelly, Allied ASID, Anthony Stavely, Bridget Lowrey

SILVER

“Windows to the Wetlands” ■ PINEAPPLE HOUSE

INTERIOR DESIGN Amber Gizzi, ASID

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BRONZE

“Master Bedroom & Bathroom | 2020 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Show House” ■ PEACE DESIGN

Hillary Mancini, ASID, William Peace, ASID, Katherine Reeves, Allied ASID

New Construction Showhouse

SILVER

“Sojourner’s Suite | 2020 Home for the Holidays Designer Showhouse & Marketplace” ■ GORDONDUNNING Lathem Gordon, MFA, Allied ASID, Cate Dunning, Allied ASID

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Hygge Holiday Lounge | 2020 Home for the Holidays Designer Showhouse & Marketplace” ■ HABACHY DESIGNS Michael Habachy, Allied ASID, Shelley Alfina Sutanto, Victoria Suarez

Renovation Showhouse

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“2020 Southeastern Designer Showhouse & Gardens” ■ MARK WILLIAMS DESIGN

ASSOCIATES Niki Papadopoulos, ASID, Mark Williams, Allied ASID

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STYLE AWA R D S

“Holistic Retreat” ■ HARRISON DESIGN

Karen Ferguson, ASID, Laura Hermes, Associate ASID

PHOTOS BY EMILY FOLLOWILL, MALI AZIMA, GALINA JULIANA COADA, MORGAN NOWLAND, MAX KIM-BEE, CHRIS LITTLE

GOLD

SILVER

“Jett Road” ■ C. SOCCI INC.

Chris Socci, Allied ASID

New Construction Bathroom

SILVER

“2020 Southeastern Designer Showhouse & Gardens” ■ MELANIE TURNER INTERIORS Melanie Turner, ASID, Cristi Rajevac, Hanalee Lowry

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“Tuxedo Master Bath” ■ TISH MILLS INTERIORS Tish Mills Kirk, Allied ASID

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PHOTOS BY CHRIS LITTLE, JEFF HERR, EMILY FOLLOWILL, GALINA JULIANA COADA, MALI AZIMA, WILLIAM ABRANOWICZ

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“Downtown Atlanta Loft” ■ MCLAURIN INTERIORS

Maria McLaurin, ASID, Sarah Huntley

Renovation Under 3,000 Square Feet

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“Dean” ■ TERACOTTA DESIGN BUILD Ilivette Hidalgo-Nilsson, ASID, Nicole Jui, Kirstin Moehlig, Katelyn Rountree

New Construction Over 7,000 Square Feet

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“Guercio-Rigsby Residence”

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■ MARK WILLIAMS DESIGN ASSOCIATES

Niki Papadopoulos, ASID, Mark Williams, Allied ASID, Brent Pollock

“Modern Dream Home” ■ HABACHY

DESIGNS Michael Habachy, Allied ASID, Johnny Youssef, Angela Williams, Shradha Karekar

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New Construction Singular Space

SILVER

“Living Room with a View” ■ TISH MILLS INTERIORS Tish Mills Kirk, Allied ASID

“Guest House” ■ PEACE DESIGN

Hillary Mancini, ASID, William Peace, ASID, Katherine Reeves, Allied ASID, Lindsey Sway, Allied ASID, Michael Imber, AIA

GOLD

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“Club Drive” ■ WYETH RAY INTERIORS

& JOEL KELLY DESIGN Whitney Ray, Allied ASID, Joel Kelly, Allied ASID, Anthony Stavely, Jenny Pugh, Bridget Lowrey

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“Lake Burton Retreat” ■ MCLAURIN INTERIORS

Maria McLaurin, ASID, Sarah Huntley, Zachary Weiler, Audrey Dyer Hall

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BRONZE

“W Pharr” ■ TERRACOTTA DESIGN BUILD

Ilivette Hidalgo-Nilsson, ASID

Renovation Singular Space

GOLD

“Tall, Dark & Handsome” ■ HARRISON DESIGN Karen Ferguson, ASID, Laura Hermes, Associate ASID

SILVER

“Moody Library” ■ LAURA W. JENKINS

Renovation Kitchen

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“Iverson Kitchen” ■ TERRACOTTA

DESIGN BUILD Ilivette HidalgoNilsson, ASID, Kirstin Moehlig, Nicole Jui, Katelyn Rountree

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GOLD

PHOTOS BY JEFF HERR, SARAH DORIO, LAURA JENKINS, EMILY FOLLOWILL

INTERIORS Laura Jenkins, ASID

“Little Five Chic” ■ GORDONDUNNING Lathem Gordon, MFA, Allied ASID, Cate Dunning, Allied ASID

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GOLD

“Master Bath Floating in the Woods” ■ TISH MILLS INTERIORS Tish Mills Kirk, Allied ASID, Andrea Bain of The O’Donnell Group

Renovation Bathroom

BRONZE

“Sand and Sea Retreat” SILVER

“Habersham Powder Room” ■ SPELLACY SCHROEDER INTERIORS

■ PINEAPPLE HOUSE INTERIOR DESIGN Amber Gizzi, ASID

Kimberly Schroeder, ASID

New Construction Kitchen

GOLD

“Buckhead Kitchen” INTERIORS Tish Mills Kirk, Allied ASID, Matthew Quinn of Design Galleria Kitchen & Bath Studio

SILVER

“Eclectic Sophistication” ■ HARRISON DESIGN Karen Ferguson, ASID, Betsy McBride, ASID, Laura Hermes, Associate ASID

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Reflections

A look at some of Atlanta’s great talents whose legacies will long be remembered Written by THE EDITORS

Hal Ainsworth Carson McElheney

Landscape architect Carson McElheney was one of the most talented and visionary creatives of his generation, and his star was still ascending before his untimely passing in September. His passion for landscapes—whether intimate city gardens, expansive historical land restorations or newly created waterfowl environments—was boundless. He reveled in the entire process; from researching to creating to installing gardens, McElheney was passionate about crafting a sense of place.

Founded in 2011, today Carson McElheney Landscape Architecture & Design is one of the most comprehensive firms in the country. (In 2014, McElheney was named to Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles’ 15 Under 40 list.) He will be remembered for generations through the magnificent landscapes he brought to life, and his firm will expand upon his legacy as it continues to envision new gardens and maintain those already established.

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For more than 30 years, ADAC showroom AinsworthNoah has been synonymous with refined elegance, and the design industry lost one of its most influential leaders when Hal Ainsworth passed away in early 2021.

Whether creating stunning floral arrangements for their exquisite showroom at ADAC, hosting elegant dinner parties at their Paris apartment or establishing the easy mountain elegance for which they were renowned in Highlands and Cashiers, North Carolina, Ainsworth and his husband and business partner, Winton Noah, created extraordinary impact on the way design is not only viewed, but experienced. Today, 35 years later, the fifth-floor ADAC showroom is a nationally renowned landmark destination—a testimony to the the duo’s business acumen and exquisite taste.

Ainsworth welcomed all into his world of decorative arts, interior design, floral design and entertaining.

The design community is infinitely richer and more colorful thanks to his gracious gifts.

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Toby West John Banks

MCELHENEY AND WEST BY EMILY FOLLOWILL; BANKS BY ERICA GEORGE DINES; HARRISON BY JEFF

Renowned for his gracious Southern style—both personally and with his interiors—John Banks founded his firm in Atlanta in 1987 and his projects were rooted in classical design principles with a focus on exquisite moldings, tailored draperies and mixing traditional antiques with comfortable upholstery. He loved color, florals and a touch of black and gilt in every room. Banks passed away after a brief bout with cancer, but his impact on Southern design remains and he will be remembered for creating relaxed, but elegant classic American rooms.

An anchor in Atlanta’s design business for 30-plus years, Toby West founded his eponymous firm in 1987 and was renowned for barley twist lamps, Black Forest finds and upholstery swathed in taupe buffalo checks. Toby West Limited was a primary stop on every designer’s ADAC shopping itinerary. In addition to the Atlanta location, West and his partner, Tom Hayes, opened a shop in Highlands, North Carolina. From iron chandeliers and rattan to antlers, West’s aesthetic melded countries and periods, but always with a relaxed, inviting elegance.

Bill Harrison

Genuine passion for the craft—and a reverence for historical precedent—defined both William “Bill” Harrison’s architectural designs and his celebrated multifaceted practice, Harrison Design, which evolved through the decades to include seven domestic offices and one international office, serving clients all over the world. Yet, the impact that Harrison left in his veritable backyard is poignant. The devoted architect’s palatial but inspired residences line the leafy streets of Buckhead and Sandy Springs; are crown jewels of playgrounds like Lake Rabun and Sea Island; and include civic-minded projects such as the clock tower at Charlie Loudermilk Park or an endowed William H. Harrison Chair at his alma mater, Georgia Institute of Technology. Harrison’s legacy of classical and traditional architecture also lives on through an Institute of Classical Architecture & Art scholarship in his name as well as through countless “disciples” whom he mentored, and either remain with Harrison Design or went on to launch their own inspired empires. AH&L remembers Harrison fondly.

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TASTE OF ITALY The countryside of Northern Italy is moments away thanks to SERENA

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With a visible pasta-making station, guests are invited to witness the passion and precision that goes into each dish.

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flavor-filled antipasti—such as shrimp mascarpone mousse or Spanish octopus with smoked potato crema—and a chef’s kiss rating upon the end of the meal.

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It’s often said that preserving history can pave the way for a brighter future. Downtown Atlanta’s latest example is the Queen Anne-style RUFUS ROSE HOUSE, a Victorian home designed by architect E.C. Seiz in 1901, undergoing a major overhaul.

“The restoration of this property exhibits that both our culture and history matter. This is the last of its kind in Atlanta, and in downtown,” says DAVID MITCHELL, executive director of the ATLANTA PRESERVATION CENTER. “It represents the very ethos of our identity to embrace challenges and show what we have been and continue to be, while focused on growing with a thoughtful appreciation of our story.” The project is being spearheaded by UC ASSET, which acquired the house

in July, with former U.S. Congressman KWANZA HALL leading the charge as part of the company’s historic landmark program. After years of being unoccupied, the home, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (since 1977) and is designated as a Landmark Building Exterior by the City of Atlanta (since 1989), requires extensive work that will be carefully performed in observance of historic standards. “The restoration can be a catalyst for positive change for the local community and a unifying element for the preservation community in general,” says Hall. “The adaptive reuse offers a great opportunity for coworking and events within a historic property that dates back before Prohibition.”

THE GREAT UPDATE

According to the HEARTH HOME IMPROVEMENT INDEX, a national platform, Atlanta ranks No. 5 in the nation for home improvement projects during the pandemic, with Atlantans joining homeowners around the nation in taking on interior design projects. SUSIE PRINCE of Atlanta-based SUSIE MAE DESIGN (susiemaedesign.com) has seen the biggest increase in kitchen remodeling projects, as well as additions such as decks and porches to make her clients’ outdoor spaces more inviting. “Nearly everyone I’m working with lately is willing to take bigger design risks to make their home their own, with less concern about resale and more focus on making it function well and inspire them,” says Prince.

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Midtown is making way for a new mixed-use development by Portman Residential (portman-

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▲ DEC. 4–29 The Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre welcomes the ATLANTA BALLET’s The Nutcracker, a larger-than-life production choreographed by Yuri Possokhov.

Created by a team that includes Tony Award-winning and -nominated designers, the performance features bountiful, extravagant sets, bold and beautiful costumes, top-of-theline video projections and some of the South’s most talented dancers. atlantaballet.com

DECEMBER 2021

Written by LAUREN IVERSON

⊳ THROUGH JAN. 15 One of the city’s most anticipated holiday events, the 11th-annual Garden Lights, Holiday

▲ THROUGH DEC. 31 Get into the holiday spirit at the ST. REGIS ATLANTA

Nights presented by Invesco QQQ

this season, where celebrated Atlanta designer Suzanne Kasler will be decorat-

returns to the ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDEN. Thousands of lights grace

ing the lobby’s extravagant Christmas tree. Classic red and green tartan bows and traditional ornaments through Ballard Designs make the occasion a shim-

the botanical sculptures, and in addition

mering sight to see. Don’t forget to stop by the Lucy’s Market pop-up shop in The

to the fan favorites, this year guests can

Gingerbread House on your way out for festive gifts. stregisatlanta.com

expect new installations including oversize flowers leading to the Ice Goddess and several lighted sculptures from the

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year’s past exhibitions. atlantabg.org

Presented by Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles and designed by Logan Design Group International, the annual HOME FOR THE

HOLIDAYS DESIGNER SHOWHOUSE & MARKETPLACE closes its

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⊲ THROUGH JAN. 2 The runway makes its way to Buckhead Village with ART MESO’s Carnaval Couture exhibit.

An Atlanta-based international art and

doors this month. Don’t miss

traveling fashion exhibition, the show is

the 11,383-square-foot home

an exhilarating production of high-fashion

brimming with symmetry, sim-

runway items and unique human art

plistic elegance and gracious

by artists from around the world. On

holiday designs from the

weekends, the immersive experience

Southeast’s top designers.

is complemented with special events,

Proceeds benefit Children’s

panels, trunk shows and more that will

Healthcare of Atlanta.

inspire guests to step into their personal

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style. artmeso.com

ST. REGIS COURTESY OF BALLARD DESIGNS; THE NUTCRACKER COURTESY OF THE ATLANTA BALLET; GARDEN LIGHTS, HOLIDAY NIGHTS COURTESY OF ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDEN; CARNAVAL COUTURE COURTESY OF ART MESO; HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS DESIGN BY COURTNEY GILES, PHOTO BY DAVID CHRISTENSEN

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Naomi Von Habersham JUST LIKE LAST YEAR, 2021 has been a rollercoaster of a ride. After jockeying for vaccination appointments and searching for toilet paper during yet another shortage, we deserve a joyous and stress-free holiday season. Some people predicted that life post COVID-19, or at least post vaccination, would be like the roaring twenties. That certainly hasn’t been my experience. I’m still dining out early-bird style and avoiding large crowds, but if your social life even remotely resembles the 1920s, bully for you. Instead of pining for glittering soirees this season, I’m feeling sentimental, even old-fashioned, when it comes to holiday merrymaking. For the first time in decades, I’m baking and decorating my very own gingerbread house. Just thinking about the heavenly fragrance of freshly baked gingerbread mingled with frosting and candy canes puts me in a nostalgic frame of mind. My gift-giving this year has also become simpler and, I hope, more meaningful. Trinkets that feel like token gestures don’t seem right at the moment. Instead, those on my gift list will receive spiced pecans, date-nut balls or candied grapefruit peel, all made by yours truly. (To my friends, don’t worry. I’ve learned my way around the kitchen over the past year and a half!) Even this year’s Christmas decorations are like a step into the past. Remember those Colonial Williamsburg apple tree centerpieces that were practically holiday requirements decades ago? I made one for my dining table this year and topped it with a pineapple. It looks smashing, but I do hope it doesn’t attract bugs. In fact, almost all of my seasonal decorations came from nature, including mistletoe, boxwood, Magnolia leaves and more pine boughs than I know what to do with. This is not to say that I won’t be indulging in a few luxuries. It wouldn’t be Christmas to me without Rigaud Cyprès candles, Tiffany & Co. holiday china and a Christmas Eve feast of blini and caviar, washed down by a bottle of Veuve Clicquot. No matter how you celebrate the season or decorate your home, may you have the happiest of holidays, and here’s to a brighter New Year!

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left Linguine alle vongole with littleneck clams and white wine garlic sauce. below The tiramisu.

FRESHLY MADE Northern Italian flavors and fresh-made pastas find a home at SERENA PASTIFICIO in Midtown’s Colony Square Written by LAUREN IVERSON Photographed by DAVID CHRISTENSEN

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THE COUNTRYSIDE OF NORTHERN ITALY beckons at Serena Pastificio, Colony Square’s latest restaurant addition offering old-school Italian flavors in a vibrant new setting.

Owned by IPIC Theaters, the nearly 6,700-square-foot restaurant transports guests with its warm, welcoming spirit. Light woods mingle with leather and linen upholstery, while private and semi-private spaces visually separate the layout into quieter pods. The bar takes center stage with open shelving that hangs from the ceiling, whereas the folding door wall—which opens to a square-facing patio and trellis flowing with greenery and string lights—offers a light breeze and true al fresco dining.

Matching the comfort and joy provided by the interior design is the menu. Pasta here is as fresh as it gets, as the kitchen’s visible pasta-making station invites guests to witness the precision put into each of their meals. Think offerings like linguine with littleneck clams, gnocchetti with sausage and white wine butter sauce, an assortment of decadent raviolis and more. Pair with an antipasto—such as the polpo arrosto (Spanish octopus)—or one of Serena’s seasonal wines or handcraft cocktails for the ultimate Italian experience.

Though the food and design are hard to match, perhaps the best part of Serena is its buzzing energy, one that encourages guests to do as the Italians do and sit down and stay awhile.

“Food is meant to bring people together, and we wanted to do that in a beautiful and calming space,” says Kelsey Mahoney, senior marketing manager at IPIC Theaters. “We hope that Atlantans feel wowed by Serena’s food and ambiance, but more importantly, feel at home.” serena-pastificio.com

HOLIDAY POP-UPS

Bells are ringing and the sleigh is packed—Kris Kringle is making his way to the ST. REGIS ATLANTA this season for Tea with Santa. Served by the St. Regis Butlers, the experience treats little ones with handselected tea leaves and decadent holiday treats. Keep an eye out for the mischievous hotel elf who will be sneaking about, and make sure to give a friendly greeting to Mr. and Mrs. Claus themselves. stregisatlanta.com

Wander through a winter forest sans the below-freezing temperatures at ILLUMINARIUM’s Winterland. With futuristic technology that allows a fully interactive experience, guests can watch ice crack underfoot, run alongside furry friends of the forest, witness serene snowfall and more, all to the soundtrack of an original holiday music score. For those 21+, grab your significant other for a cocktail from The Bar at Illuminarium and explore a Southern winter like never before. illuminarium.com Bundle up and make your way to THE ROOF AT PONCE CITY MARKET to one of their rentable private igloos. Available for up to six, guests can sip spirits—like champagne and festive hot cocktails—under the night sky with the picturesque Atlanta skyline in the background. Take the kids during family hours, or grab your friends for the 21+ evenings. The experience includes general admission to The Roof, skate rentals, 50 minutes of skate time and unlimited games and rides at Skyline Park when available. poncecityroof.com

PHOTO COURTESY OF ST. REGIS ATLANTA

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Camp Twin Lakes is tremendously grateful to the thousands of generous sponsors, patrons, retailers, and participants for another successful Partners Card program. Thanks to your kindness and support, Camp Twin Lakes will continue to provide therapeutic camping programs to children with serious illnesses, disabilities, and life-challenges at little to no cost.

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1. Matouk Mirasol bath towel, $149 2. Mottahedeh gift soap set, $135 3. Illume candle, $60 4. Sferra Sardinia robe, $1,275 5. Monogrammed napkins, set of 4, $98

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1. Ladies red side loop wrap, $58; black horse bit clutch, $99 2. Children’s clothing: red dress, $53; boys red overalls, $70; Nutcracker sweater set, $56; Stuffed animals with wreath, $17 3. Light-up white gingerbread houses: large, $161; small, $123 4. Niven Morgan Winter Fig candle, $42 5. Large light up standing nutcrackers: small, $228; medium, $262; large, $298

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Past Made Present A Dennis & Leen coffee table from Jerry Pair floats in the sunroom that features a tree from Frontgate and a festive deer from Ballard Designs.

The homeowners inherited pieces with superb lines including the sofa and the French chair.

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Light It Up The owners’ painting

by Todd Murphy anchors the living room that features a sofa from Travis & Company in Carleton V fabric. A festive tree from Frontgate glitters throughout the room.

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MANY PEOPLE DREAM ABOUT moving back into their childhood home, but few have the opportunity. When HuffDewberry received a call to update a family home, they knew the project would be enormously fulfilling.

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art. “As soon as Will [Huff] and I toured the house, we realized that the scope of work would entail a full renovation,” says designer Heather Dewberry.

The owners had long admired the work of Spanish architect Luis Bustamante, and his clean aesthetic mixed with antiques provided the perfect inspiration for the project. “Our job was to incorporate the pieces they had inherited into the remodeled childhood home of the owner, but to use a light hand in mixing old and new in order to ensure it properly reflected them— relaxed, welcoming, warm and generous,” says Dewberry.

Architect Ross Piper designed the impactful changes that honor the past while creating an environment more appropriate for today’s lifestyle. “Although the footprint of the house remained the same, opening up the back of the house with glass to permit more light was paramount to creating a more transitional home,” says Piper. “Our goal was to soften and simplify the house.”

Lighter floors lend contemporary air to spaces with family antiques, while the new kitchen adds polish to the open living and family dining areas.

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Holiday Charm A painting by Cheryl Goldsleger through Sandler Hudson Gallery is the focal point over the mantel.

Custom stockings were made by HuffDewberry using fabric from Michael Devine through Travis & Company, while copper trees from Ballard Designs nestle amidst the garland.

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Seeing Green

left Barstools from Holland MacRae are decorated with individual wreaths from Ballard Designs while a layered cake from Fresh.Out.The. Boxx completes the green and white palette in the kitchen. opposite A modern table from Bradley works perfectly with the homeowners’ black chairs and a custom banquette designed

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Scenic Senses Custom wallcovering from Susan Harter Muralpapers sets the pastoral tone in the dining room. The graceful centerpiece from Holly Bryan Floral Design features white tulips mixed with winter greens, while place mats from Fête and napkins from Joanna Buchanan complement the owners’ Herend china.

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Comfort & Joy

left An X-back bench from Michael S Smith through AinsworthNoah is the perfect spot to perch a present. opposite A lush garland incorporating a bountiful bow by Holly Bryan Floral Design and bells from Ballard Designs creates the perfect holiday welcome in the foyer. Huff-Dewberry designed the custom chaise that nestles into the stairs.

“We designed quieter interiors that focused on line and structure so that their [art]works could take center stage.” —Heather Dewberry

As longtime collectors of contemporary art, the homeowners’ assemblage of paintings drove many design decisions. “We knew their art would be principal, so we designed quieter interiors that focused on line and structure so that their works could take center stage,” says Dewberry. Other details in the house were equally specific to the owners such as the dining room wallcovering. The husband is an avid golfer of U.K. courses, so Huff-Dewberry commissioned the custom mural to evoke a pastoral landscape. “We decided that a subtle monochromatic approach would be less formal, more welcoming and remind him of the English and Scottish countryside,” says Dewberry.

In decorating the home for the holidays, Dewberry provided a deft hand to create a refined environment. A palette of green and white with silver and gold accents fills the house with a sophisticated holiday elegance.

The lush garland finished with copper bells and a blue bow greets visitors in the foyer while white lights flicker on the trees in the living room and sunroom. “We approached this more as a ‘winter wonderland’ with a quieter and lighter feeling,” says Dewberry.

After almost half a century, this home continues to be filled with happy family memories. “We trusted Heather and Will implicitly because they wanted this home to reflect us and it truly does—they are the dream team,” says the homeowner. HuffDewberry decked the halls for Christmas, but it’s certain that this home will remain hallowed for generations. See Resources, Back of Book.

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Farmdale Festivities

LEGENDARY DESIGNER, LIFESTYLE AND ENTERTAINING EXPERT JAMES FARMER OPENS HIS HOME FOR SUBLIME SOUTHERN HOLIDAY HOSPITALITY Written by SUZANNA CULLEN HAMILTON

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Sweet Treat

Swags of lush garland, a series of wreaths and tidy bows dress up Farmdale at Christmas. opposite “My grandmother always said that a recipe is just a suggestion,” says designer and entertaining expert James Farmer, and this year the family-recipe coconut cake includes cranberries.

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In the Details

Farmer’s foyer doubles as his dining room and the abundant wreaths on the front of the house are replicated on the chair backs.

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JAMES FARMER IS ONE of America’s preeminent experts on gracious Southern living, and when he entertains for the holidays, it’s a feast for the senses. “Everything must be fresh, fun and festive,” says Farmer.

From cocktails to dessert, from wreaths and garlands to table settings and linens—every detail is curated by Farmer to create an unforgettable experience.

Designed by Robert Norris of Spitzmiller & Norris, Farmdale is the designer’s personal home and just one of the many homes on his family’s land. Beamed ceilings made from reclaimed wood add patina while bricks made from Georgia red clay that were acquired when an old church was torn down in Macon are just two of the spectacular elements that make Farmdale feel as though it’s been there for generations.

Inside, holiday decorations layered throughout the house sparkle with joviality.

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above left Floral designer Mary Cox Brown of Marigold Designs in Birmingham has long been a trusted resource for Farmer, and her arrangements flow perfectly with his aesthetic. above right The Welsh dresser holds serving pieces as well as a long garland and small vases of fresh flowers. opposite It’s not abnormal to see the color coral worked into Farmer’s holiday decor, as it was his mother’s favorite. The coral porcelain lamps work perfectly with the spray of red berries in the vases.

Boughs of garland and abundant wreaths strewn across the front of the house greet visitors, including Farmer’s large family that enjoys a progressive feast of brunch and dinner on Christmas Day. However, as much as Farmer loves to create holiday environments, he confesses, “I don’t want to rearrange the whole house for Christmas.” His signature method for holiday decorating involves using a basic foundation with details that change every year so that the colors, decorations and food are never the same.

Farmer is inspired by different places, periods, palettes and palates, but he always makes it relatable to his beloved South. He delights in Christmas coral as well as variations of the family recipe-made Christmas coconut cake, which for this year, is the cranberry version.

The details that matter most to Farmer are longevity and freshness. “I focus most on what is seasonal and what will last,” says Farmer. Pots of paperwhites, amaryllis, nandina, 67

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Rustic Touch below Chinese Chippendale bamboo barstools are a light and airy counter to the reclaimed beams and open shelving that hold Farmer’s collection of china and serving pieces.

The backdoor provides easy access to cutting herbs when cooking. opposite Massive sugar pine cones from the Pacific Northwest create a striking garland along the stairs while every counter and table in the house is prepared for Farmer’s large family.

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“I DON’T WANT TO REARRANGE THE WHOLE HOUSE FOR CHRISTMAS ...

I FOCUS MOST ON WHAT IS SEASONAL AND WHAT WILL LAST.” —JAMES FARMER

Festive Feast

this page Color palettes and food vary from year to year at Farmdale, but the constants of wreaths, flowers and cakes remain family favorites. opposite “We use every dining area at Christmas when all of our family gathers for two big meals that day,” says Farmer. A large selection of linens and china provides Farmer the opportunity to mix and match the island and dining table place settings.

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above Farmer is adept at blending periods and styles. His living room features a Chinese Chippendale coffee table, a Tabriz rug and a mantel with dentil molding that mix with rustic beams, brick and contemporary upholstery in luxurious fabrics. opposite Grasscloth becomes a calming neutral in Farmer’s living room when paired with printed fabrics, paintings and flowers.

holly and large sugar pine cones are just a few of the wonderful winter options that endure for weeks. For pops of color, Farmer recommends a few fresh buds. “Satellite flowers are easy to change so I use small vases on the dining table, the Welsh cupboard and the sideboard in order to keep flowers fresh and colors bright,” he says.

Recognizing that many emotions accompany the holidays, the designer notes, “The holidays mean comfort and joy, but it can also be bittersweet.” Finding warmth with loved ones, cooking family recipes and dining at a table set with generations of family china, linens and silver are some of the ways Farmer melds the past with the present.

“I’m unapologetic about my Southern style, and using things that have been forgotten and found captures that family connection for me,” he notes. Given Farmer’s boundless imagination for creating new entertaining ideas, the holidays will always be fabulous at Farmdale. See Resources, Back of Book.

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left Pea gravel, brick, boxwoods and magnolias surround a garden folly in his formal garden where a large vintage pineapple sculpture—a sign of Southern hospitality—greets visitors from the brick gate posts. opposite “I love ‘Welcome Home’ moments,” says Farmer, who firmly believes that everyone should love to arrive at home and, in the process, be welcomed by a plethora of plants and blooming flowers.

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The digendae aut faccus sequi que magnatquist imiliquam ium simo conest, et as audis dit fugitatur, ius, quo quame restruntiori odis as se sunt exereni millecest, consedis Festive Fête voluptas ut asin rest ut voloreperit preribus The dining room, voluptis evernam disci- prepped for New Year’s atatem fuga. Tiurerio Eve cheer, features corae nihit delluptatur pieces by celebrated artists such as Francis Agnis sectet option excea in errum dolo- Bacon, Jeff Koons, resciant ea aut venihil Sonia Delaunay, Roy Lichtenstein, Pablo luptae. Eles rectem Picasso, Paolo Ventura, Edgar Degas and Andy Warhol, among others. opposite John Oetgen, left, and John Lineweaver flank two artworks by Takashi Murakami.

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Art Smart

right A photograph of Cindy Sherman by Martin Schoeller hangs atop a red-and-white striped wallpaper, one of three colors in the dining room (there are seven throughout the residence). opposite The dining table is a veritable treasure trove of silver, colored glassware and china collected over the years. The large photograph is “Happy Buddha”

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FOR TWO OF ATLANTA’S MOST CREATIVE TALENTS, entertaining at home is truly an art form. From their Buckhead residence perched high atop one of Atlanta’s premier residential buildings, interior designer John Oetgen and brand strategist John Lineweaver regularly rewrite the rules of entertaining—whether it’s an intimate affair or a big blowout. And when it comes to imbuing good cheer into one of the most cheerful of all holidays, New Year’s Eve, they orchestrate an elegant and ebullient soiree that mixes high and low, old and new, and formality and frivolity with aplomb—that is, when they’re not toasting the new year in one of their favorite haunts such as Paris or St. Barths. Lucky are the guests who find themselves in the good graces of Oetgen and Lineweaver for an intimate evening at home on this festive night.

“I think of our dining room as sort of a circus tent,” says Oetgen with a laugh. “It’s like a stage where anything can happen.” Indeed, the room’s backdrop—walls enveloped in a riotous mix of striped wallpapers in different colors and varying widths and an

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For Starters

right and below Hors d’oeuvres for the festivities include smoked salmon canapés, as well as potato chips with crème fraîche and caviar. They’re perfectly paired with ice-cold vodka martinis, an aperitif of choice. opposite Personal mementos gathered over the years grace a mirror in the chartreuse kitchen.

array of blue-chip contemporary art—encourages conviviality. The tablescape’s mix of flatware, china, linens and silver features an assortment of new finds, heirloom pieces and cherished objects collected from their world travels.

“I love modernity, but I also love antiquity, and appreciate the new as much as the old,” says Oetgen of the mix. For this evening’s event, emerald and cobalt colored glassware is eyecatching and unexpected. “We wanted to move away from just gold and silver,” says Lineweaver.

Surrounding the table, three sets of French chairs from different periods, bedecked in the same gray velvet for uniformity, work as a whole and can go with any sort of event theme or palette one could imagine. “They’re like party guests!” says Oetgen of their shapely silhouettes and stalwart presence.

Unlike their weekend home in Highlands, North Carolina, which features a large communal gathering space, and where entertaining is a bit more fluid and casual, their Buckhead residence allows any sort of get-together to reveal itself in different stages, much like acts of a play.

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different stages, much like acts of a play.

“In the mountains, we do more passed, familystyle or buffet meals. In the city, it’s a little bit more formal and set,” says Lineweaver.

Opening act features cocktails and appetizers served in the living room. Next up, is the meal itself in the dining room. Before the final curtain drops, the dessert course is served in the den, a space closed off to guests until the last minute.

“It’s three different environments for one night,” says Oetgen. “They’re like episodes, and I think episodes are far more effective than one long drawn-out dinner.”

After the doors are flung open to the space, guests are ushered into a festive room festooned with balloons, an array of tasty French-inspired confections, and, of course, Champagne is at the ready for the celebratory midnight toast. From their bird’s-eye view, the downtown skyline glitters in the distance. As the corks pop and fireworks light up Atlanta’s night sky, Oetgen, Lineweaver and their guests peer out over the balcony, welcoming the sights—and the new year—ahead.

See Resources, Back of Book.

Rooms for Living

above The foyer features an original Tony Duquette console and mirror, and glasses of Champagne are ready to greet guests upon arrival. right Sculptural pieces in the space include a table by FrançoisXavier Lalanne and a wire chair by Verner Panton. The artwork above the antique canapé is

by Georges Braque. opposite French pastries for dessert, and Champagne, await guests after dinner in the den for a celebratory New Year’s toast.

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WITH VENICE’S RECENT BAN on large cruise ships and the strict limits set on daytrippers, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises’ “Gems of Northern Italy” could not present a better, or easier, option to savor the city and its surrounds. The host ship, Uniworld’s S.S. La Venezia, embarks in Venice, then sails the islands of the Venetian Lagoon and part of the Po River before returning to Venice. And this is the easy part: From the moment you’ve cleared customs at Marco Polo airport, the Uniworld team is right there to spoil you until it’s time to catch your flight home.

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The welcoming lobby shows off rich marble floors and a double circular staircase for a bit of early 20th-century drama. The trifecta of Fortuny fabrics, Murano glass and plush velvet upholstery lends a classical glamour to the decor, yet it feels very modern and fresh. Staterooms feature handcrafted Savoir beds of England along with Asprey London bath amenities, and more storage space than most river ships offer.

Food is always central to a cruise, and Uniworld’s river ships are known for it. In Venice, guests have a chance to accompany the ship’s chef team to the Rialto Market to watch their careful selection of the freshest produce and seafood. Back on

board, farm-to-ship cuisine—breakfast, lunch and dinner—is served in the Rialto.

La Cantinetta, the “hidden gem” private dining area, can be reserved for private dinners of up to eight people, and there is a pizza café, Cielo’s, on the upper deck, available by reservation.

Although the interiors are unparalleled in their aesthetic appeal and the cuisine is world-class, it’s the bottomless passion of the staff that is truly on another level. This is a floating boutique hotel for fewer than 130 guests with one of the highest staff-toguest ratios on the rivers. That’s as intimate and indulgent as you can get.

The proverbial red carpet rolls out

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for each of S.S. La Venezia’s bespoke excursions, starting in Venice for a private guided tour of Palazzo Ducale (Doge Palace) and an exclusive twilight tour of St. Mark’s Basilica. On a visit to the fishing village of Chioggia at the south end of the Lagoon, indulge in local culture with a Bragozzo boat ride or a bike tour. A mile-long market is set up in the city’s main street, Corso del Popolo, where pop-up stalls sell everything from clothing to kitchen gadgets. At one end of the street is the giant fish market, and at the other is Piazzetta Vigo where you’ll find bars, souvenir shops and sometimes live entertainment.

Enjoy a wine and beer tasting at the circa 1710 country estate Ca’ Zen alongside the Po River and learn to make pasta from scratch in Bologna. In Murano, watch the glassmaking artisans and splurge on a piece or two of the world-famous glass. Farther north on the Lagoon is the island of Burano with its bright crayon-colored houses and renowned lace shops lining the streets.

There is enough free time built into the schedule for independent exploration—go shopping or pop into a bar (what Italians call a café) for a leisurely espresso or Prosecco. Or, opt to stay on board and relax on the sundeck with an Aperol Spritz, the official cocktail of Venice.

Venice turned 1,600 this year and is still going strong but is moving at a much slower pace. Italians are ready for company, and Uniworld is calling. uniworld.com

clockwise from top left Uniworld’s S.S. La Venezia cruises on Italy’s Po River.

The casual pizza café on the upper deck, Cielo’s. Rialto, the main dining room on board.

One of the ship’s four 214-square-foot suites. opposite The plush gathering spot on ship, Hari’s Bar.

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BIG SKY PARADISE

A Montana ranch resort favorite debuts a new adults-only hideaway with an impressive culinary program Written by DEVORAH LEV-TOV

top to bottom The Green O’s Tree Haus accommodation is elevated 23 feet high, among the trees. The Green Haus accommodation features an atrium over the glass-encased living room.

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PARENTS AND OTHER ADULTS looking for a kid-free escape have a beautiful new Western woodland to explore, where big sky, rolling pastures, rushing rivers and dense pine forest await those seeking a tranquil calm, with a little adventure thrown in.

For 16 years, The Resort at Paws Up, a 37,000acre ranch about an hour outside Missoula, Montana, has hosted families of adventure seekers and nature lovers looking for a unique—yet high-end—all-inclusive vacation. Last summer, the storied resort unveiled an intimate adults-only resort-within-the-resort called the Green O. The resort, whose name is a play on the town of Greenough and its founder, early Montana rancher Paul Greenough, is on the same property as The Resort at Paws Up, but it manages to feel worlds apart. The sense of rousing activity at the main resort is almost nonexistent, but the luxury quotient remains the same—if not higher. As you drive up the quiet road surrounded by towering pines with golden sunlight filtering through, the stress of the outside world starts to melt away.

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Tucked amid the forest are 12 stunning and spacious one-bedroom “haus” accommodations, each displaying one of four architectural designs.

Guests can choose from a Tree Haus, Green Haus, Round Haus or Light Haus. The Tree Haus is raised 23 feet above the ground amid the evergreens, while the Round Haus features a curved design with 180-degree windows into the woods.

All of the homes feature extensive outdoor decks with hot tubs, multiple fireplaces, a porch swing, sleek eco-kitchenettes and deep soaking tubs. The chic woodland-inspired design is modern and cozy, with luxury touches like plush linen bedding, custom artwork and bespoke furnishings. Sitting inside or out, you can’t help but feel completely immersed in the silent and serene forest—you might even see some deer mingling among the trees outside your floor-to-ceiling windows.

When you do feel ready to leave your haus, your first stop should be the Social Haus, the heart of the Green O. It’s there where you’ll partake in some of the most exciting and delicious food in Montana. Daily breakfast, lunch and a 10-ish course dinner by executive chef Brandon Cunningham use the region’s seasonal bounty to cook up eclectic and inventive Western dishes like Montana whitefish caviar with homemade potato chips, a Chinese spin on buffalo meat with snow peas, daikon radish, and XO sauce, and a showstopping kohlrabi custard with pickled green apple and dill gorgeously served inside a hollowed out kohlrabi. James Beard Award-nominated pastry chef Krystle Swenson’s delectable creations are the perfect way to end the meal and start each day—you’ll get some delivered to your front porch with coffee every morning.

Aside from indulging and relaxing amid nature, guests have access to all the ranch activities at Paws Up, including horseback riding, all-terrain vehicle adventures, fly-fishing and rafting on the Blackfoot River and cattle drives. Guests can use the included Lexus SUVs to shuttle across the property. To keep the adult theme going and unwind after a day of adventure, be sure to schedule some time at Spa Town, where the treatment rooms are cozy teepees and you can gaze out on a pastoral meadow while getting your treatment.

Now that’s how we like to adult. thegreeno.com

clockwise from top The bar at the Social Haus. The Light Haus has 1,080 square feet of indoor living space. The exterior of the Tree Haus glows amid the forest. The Light Haus has an outdoor hot tub and fireplace.

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NATUR AL BEAUTY

From land to sea and thrilling adventure to beachin’ it, nature’s bounty is abundant on the Caribbean Netherlands island of Bonaire Written by LAUREN IVERSON “ARE YOU HERE TO DIVE?” It’s not a peculiar question for my plane neighbor to ask, given the flight is full of eager divers headed to beautiful Bonaire—the Caribbean Netherlands island located just 50 miles north of Venezuela. Thanks to the lively marine sanctuary that stretches its entire perimeter, Bonaire is known as one of the best shore-diving destinations in the Caribbean. Much to my seatmate’s surprise, it’s everything but diving I’m looking to explore here.

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terrain. You won’t find many palm trees or stoplights, but you’ll see flamingos fluffing their feathers (there’s more of them on the island than people), gentle wild donkeys, and rich historical notes seen in the salt pans, lighthouses and Washington Slagbaai National Park.

Opened in 1969, the park is home to an array of plant and animal species. With the purchase of a STINAPA tag for entry into the park, visitors are directly contributing to the island’s extensive conservation efforts. Hop out of the car at one of the many beaches located throughout the reserve, and if you’re feeling brave, take the plunge off the cliff at Boca Slagbaai. (Speaking from experience, keep your body straight when falling if you want to avoid a sizable bruise.)

After exploring the park or lounging at the beach, Bonaire’s culinary scene is ready to serve you. Sebastian’s, Boudoir and Ingridiënts are all island favorites, and for those who want to eat like a local, the

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iguana soup from Posada Para Mira is prime for the adventurous eater. Looking for something to wash down your meal? Make your way to The Cadushy Distillery where they brew liqueurs from the abounding Kadushi cacti.

It would be no trip to Bonaire without a little thrill. Strap into a “blokart” at Bonaire Landsailing Adventures and use the wind to power you around a figure-eight track or head to Jibe City—the world-famous windsurfing beach—to learn how to glide through the water using nothing but the ocean breeze.

For something more zen, pristine snorkeling at Klein Bonaire will open your eyes to an unfamiliar world where schools of colorful fish welcome you into their home. Top off the evening with a sunset chill-and-grill catamaran cruise from Epic Tours Bonaire before heading back to the luxurious Harbour Village to rest for the night. Enjoy a nightcap at the open-air La Balandra restaurant, or hop in the ocean for an end-of-night snorkel, which will bring you face-to-face with enormous tarpons.

Bonaire’s “once a visitor, always a friend” slogan holds true, and though their scenic settings and thrilling activity offerings are top of the line, it’s the welcoming locals that are the heart of the island. Whether your leisure is spent amongst the marine life or with both feet planted firmly on the ground, Bonaire brims with adventure—and new friends—for all who visit. tourismbonaire.com

clockwise from top left Local Krioyo food.

Bonaire’s capital, Kralendijk, is known for their colorful buildings and street art. Landsailing uses the wind to power three-wheeled “blokarts.” Wild donkeys roam free throughout the island. Bonaire has a desert terrain with many different species of cacti. opposite from top You’ll often find snorkelers or shoredivers throughout the day at many of the island’s beaches. Bonaire is world-famous for windsurfing.

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Aslan Beaded Border in Pale Gold by Samuel & Sons, samuelandsons.com

Armchair in Snuggle fabric by Chelsea Textiles through Ainsworth-Noah, chelseatextiles.com

Leopard Accent Plate (set of four) by Ballard Designs, ballarddesigns.com

left to right; Leaping Leopards fabric in Sand by Schumacher, fschumacher.com; Antelope fabric in Fawn by Old World Weavers through Scalamandré, scalamandre.com; Tibet Small Scale fabric in Mustard by Clarence House through Jerry Pair, clarencehouse.com; Jokhang Tiger Velvet in Brown & Black by Schumacher, fschumacher.com

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■ PATTERN PLAY A pair of stockings in a classic animal print put a glamorous twist on traditional holiday decor in a space by Atlanta designer Judy Bentley.

are not only today’s neutrals, but they’re also simply timeless. In both classic favorites and newer fanciful decorative designs, exotic wildlife motifs bring flair and glamour to whatever they adorn. From subtle, true-to-life patterns to over-the-top creative iterations, animal prints are often overlooked for their versatility to adapt to any space, just as their real-life namesakes do in the wild. —Clinton Smith

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