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Master Class
Originally designed by Neel Reid, designer Carole Weaks and architect Yong Pak bring their educated eye and good taste to a renovation of one of Atlanta’s most iconic houses 68
Second Life
Filled with a heady mix of antique and contemporary furnishings and art, this newly renovated Plaza Towers dwelling by Steve McKenzie perfectly reflects its new owner 78
Inspired by his client’s eclectic taste, interior designer Jared Hughes reimagined their Buckhead home with a heady array of furnishings from around the globe
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Gifts Galore
Grab your ribbon and prettiest packaging! AH&L has scoured the market to gather our top gift picks for everyone on your list 15
Outstanding Design
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) recognized Georgia’s shining stars with the 2022 Design Excellence Awards 26
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Greener Pastures
Season’s Greetings
Atlanta designer Lauren Lowe shares her festive tips and tricks for creating a joyful and memorable holiday soirée
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Property Report
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Calendar Happenings this month
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Naomi On holiday entertaining
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Dish Fogón and Lions
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End Note In Love With…Fretwork
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Editor’s Letter
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Ad Index
On the Cover INTERIOR DESIGNER C. WEAKS INTERIORS ARCHITECT PAK HEYDT & ASSOCIATES Photography by EMILY FOLLOWILL
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Every Piece Comes With A Story Amish and American Made Furniture, Décor & Accessories Showroom and Design Center
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Grab your ribbon and prettiest packaging! AH&L has scoured the market to gather our top gift picks for everyone on your list 5
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1. Sabie Forest Napkins (Set of 2) in Mist. $65, Ngala Trading; ngalatrading.com 2. Callum Sunglasses in Balsam Matte. $175, Warby Parker; warbyparker.com 3. Solid Brass Match Striker. $150, Dixon Rye; dixonrye.com 4. Medium Crystalline Teardrop Vase in Jade. $275, Simon Pearce, available through Gracious Home; gracioushome.com 5. Billie Candle. $36, L’or de Seraphine; lordeseraphine.com 6. Spacey Table Lamp. $2,750, Lasvit; lasvit.com 7. 18K Yellow Gold Tapered Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Bangle (top). $12,000; 18K Yellow Fancy Cut and Pave Diamond Bangle (bottom). $8,280, Brown & Co. Jewelers; brownjewelers.com
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8. Arlene Dinner Plate in Delft Blue. $95, Aerin x Casa Lopez; aerin.com 9. Premium Necktie in Acron Geo. $79, Bonobos; bonobos.com 10. Twisted Taper Candles in Cypress Fir and Blush. $18 each, Lucy’s Market; lucysmarket.com 11. Olive Twirl Wine Glass (Set of 6). $160, Fete Home; fetehome.com 12. Maria Alpaca Throw in Burnt Orange. $375, Soho Home; sohohome.com 13. Kidman Box Jacket with Fringe. $495, alice + olivia; aliceandolivia.com 14. Velvet Chess Set. $3,975, Aerin; bergdorfgoodman.com
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outstanding design The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) recognized Georgia’s shining stars with the 2022 DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARDS
RESIDENTIAL RENOVATION BETWEEN 3,000 AND 7,000 SQUARE FEET “Ansley Park Icon” MARK WILLIAMS DESIGN ASSOCIATES Niki Papadopoulos, ASID, Mark Williams, Allied ASID, Brent Pollock
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STYLE AWA R D S
GOLD, TIED “Rancho Sabino Grande”
RESIDENTIAL NEW CONSTRUCTION OVER 7,000 SQUARE FEET
PEACE DESIGN William Peace, ASID, Hillary Mancini, ASID, Katherine Reeves, Allied ASID, Lindsey Sway, Allied ASID
GOLD, TIED “Paradise by the Sea”
SILVER, TIED “Atlanta Estate” TISH MILLS INTERIORS Tish Millls Kirk, Allied ASID
SILVER, TIED “Tuxedo Park Retreat” HABACHY DESIGNS Michael Habachy, Allied ASID, Laurie Lehrich
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TURNER BY MALI AZIMA; PEACE BY WILLIAM ABRANOWICZ AND WHITNEY KAMMAN; HABACHY BY GALINA JULIANA COADA; MILLS KIRK BY EMILY FOLLOWILL AND CHRIS LITTLE; HARRISON DESIGN BY MAX KIM-BEE; TRIMBLE BY TOM HARPER; PREVIOUS PAGE BY EMILY FOLLOWILL
MELANIE TURNER INTERIORS Melanie Turner, ASID, Cristi Rajevac, ASID, Hanalee Springer
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RESIDENTIAL NEW CONSTRUCTION BETWEEN 3,000 AND 7,000 SQUARE FEET
GOLD “River’s Edge” PEACE DESIGN William Peace, ASID, Jessica Bostwick, ASID
BRONZE “Modern Hospitality” HARRISON DESIGN Betsy McBride, ASID, Karen Ferguson, ASID
RESIDENTIAL NEW CONSTRUCTION UNDER 3,000 SQUARE FEET
SILVER “Empty Nester Nest” TISH MILLS INTERIORS Tish Mills Kirk, Allied ASID
GOLD “Main Street Loft” STUDIO TRIMBLE, INC. Cindy Trimble, ASID, Allison Fuller
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SEASON’S GREETINGS Oh, what fun! Atlanta designer LAUREN LOWE shares her festive tips and tricks for creating a joyful and memorable holiday soirée Produced by LAUREN IVERSON
Photographed by DAVID CHRISTENSEN
Pattern Play
A medley of patterns— including a lush Scalamandré wallpaper, custom Kravet tablecloth and dining chairs upholstered in an animal print—blend seamlessly in a dining room fit for entertaining. right Designer Lauren Lowe of Lauren Elaine Interiors.
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Gather Around
The dining room is enveloped in Benjamin Moore’s Chantilly Lace. A table from Holland MacRae rests atop an Aubusson rug from Keivan Woven Arts, while vintage chairs were reupholstered by Bjork Studio. The tabletop decor is by Boxwoods Gardens & Gifts. opposite Originally designed by Neel Reid, the 1922 Georgian Revival estate is a crown jewel of Buckhead.
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MASTER CLASS Originally designed by Neel Reid, designer CAROLE WEAKS and architect YONG PAK bring their educated eye and good taste to a renovation of one of Atlanta’s most iconic houses
Written by CLINTON SMITH Photographed by EMILY FOLLOWILL Produced by LAUREN IVERSON & LINDSEY WOHLFROM Floral and Holiday Design by BOXWOODS GARDENS & GIFTS
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left and opposite Randy Korando of Boxwoods Gardens & Gifts created the elevated flower arrangements for the dining room table. The magnificent chandelier was the clients’ own. below Guests enter the home through a welcoming foyer that features a de Gournay wallpaper, available through Ainsworth-Noah.
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CELEBRATED ATLANTA INTERIOR DESIGNER Carole Weaks and esteemed architect Yong Pak are no strangers to having worked on some of the city’s most admired residences over the years. The two were recently brought together to collaborate on the restoration and renovation of their clients’ 1922 Neel Reid-designed Georgian Revival estate, a home that is considered a crown jewel along one of Buckhead’s most coveted streets. And although the home’s exterior evokes a distinct air of formality, it’s not stiff or stuffy; a gracious elegance exudes from its facade.
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Traditional Twist
A tailored sofa from Lee Industries and antique chairs recovered in Schumacher fabric showcase the balance of contemporary and classic influences in this Plaza Towers residence by interior designer Steve McKenzie.
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LIFE
Filled with a heady mix of antique and contemporary furnishings and art, this newly renovated Plaza Towers dwelling by STEVE MCKENZIE perfectly reflects its new owner Written by TATE GUNNERSON Photographed by EMILY FOLLOWILL Styled by ELEANOR ROPER
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Coming of Age
Covered in green mohair by Schumacher, the Lucite bench from Century beautifully complements the owner’s collection of antiques. opposite Cabinetry by Brookwood Kitchens includes a built-in desk area—an ideal spot for the homeowner to look over recipes. The modern barstool is from Design Within Reach.
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Mix Mastered
Over the fireplace, an abstract piece by William McLure adds to the sense of eclecticism in the formal living room, which is furnished with custom upholstery from Lee Industries.
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GREENER PASTURES
Inspired by his client’s eclectic taste, interior designer JARED HUGHES reimagined a Buckhead home with a heady array of furnishings from around the globe Written by TATE GUNNERSON Photographed by HECTOR SANCHEZ
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Cultural Cue
A Chinese secretary displaying traditional blue-and-white ceramic pieces draws visitors from the front foyer toward the living areas.
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AS HE REVIEWED HIS CLIENTS’ notebook of inspiration images featuring tailored upholstered pieces mingled with a heady mix of antiques and artwork, interior designer Jared Hughes had no doubt it would be a fruitful collaboration. “They had some fresh, funky ideas and that’s very on par with my decorating style,” he says. “Everything had a mood.” The design scheme perfectly fit the couple’s then-new abode, a rambling cottage in
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Buckhead that had been previously renovated by architect Keith Summerour. Inspired by the property’s lush greenery and citrus-tree filled greenhouse, Hughes selected a palette of greens for the main living areas. Dark green moldings pop against the lighter walls in the formal living room, creating a fresh backdrop for a white sectional sofa and a pair of plush armchairs covered in an au courant plaid fabric.
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Al Fresco Style In the formal dining room, custom Gracie panels reference the citrus trees growing in the property’s greenhouses. “It has a garden feel,” says interior designer Jared Hughes.
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