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ATLANTA HOMES & LIFESTYLES

MARCH 2021

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VOLUME 40, NO. 3

STYLE

OUTDOOR LIVING

Needles Hang Lantern by The Urban Electric Co., urbanelectric.com

Bodrum Outdoor Rug by Surya, surya.com

■ A verdant spring scene imagined by landscape architect John Howard at a residence created in collaboration with architect Peter Block and designer Joel Kelly.

Tuxedo Park Panache

CAST A SPELL OF CASUAL ELEGANCE WITH TIMELESS TOUCHES AND CLASSIC ACCENTS Produced by CLINTON SMITH Stanhope Dining Table by McKinnon and Harris, mckinnonharris.com

Romanesque Fountain in Slate by Haddonstone through Logan Gardens, haddonstone.com

Capri Stripe indoor/ outdoor fabric in Aqua and Willow by Cowtan & Tout, cowtan.com

French Teak Arm Chair by Elegant Earth, elegantearth.com

Sylvan Leaves indoor/outdoor fabric in Kiwi by Thibaut, thibautdesign.com

Augustine Metal Garden Bench by Thomas O’Brien for Century Furniture, centuryfurniture.com

PHOTO BY EMILY FOLLOWILL

Mughal Arch Umbrella by Bunny Williams for Ballard Designs, ballarddesigns.com

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GRAND KITCHEN

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4010 Nine McFarland Dr, Alpharetta, GA 30004 northpointappliance.com • 770-754-1390

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STYLE

TA B L E T O P S

SPRING

AWAKENING

MALLORY MATHISON GLENN hosts the perfect party for friends to reconnect and celebrate after a long year at home Produced by

SUZANNA CULLEN HAMILTON Photographed by

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AH&L: Tell us about your Spring Awakening Ladies Lunch. MALLORY MATHISON GLENN: After the past year, we’re ready to safely gather again with friends. This luncheon is about ﬁlling the table with artistry and color and ﬁlling the room with laughter and inspiration. AH&L: What are some elements of entertaining friends for a luncheon service that might be different from the way you would organize a sit-down dinner? MMG: I love a self-serve bar. While a fully stocked bar is perfect for evening, I prefer to keep things lighter at lunch and offer one signature cocktail. My current favorite is grapefruit juice,

vodka and a sprig of rosemary. AH&L: Share your secrets on how to mix contemporary and traditional elements, yet still maintain layers of interest. MMG: Interlacing opposing elements create an engaging interior and tabletop. The unexpected mix of contemporary and traditional; old and new; provincial and polished, creates an exciting narrative and makes a table interesting with the different textures, colors and periods. When mixing antique furniture with newer pieces, color can be a great unifying element. Be bold. Create an inventory and don’t be afraid! AH&L: You’re a master of mixing

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Scenic wallpaper, rattan blinds and a round table create a welcoming setting. A Mandarin Satsuma tree and gardenias further enhance the garden-like atmosphere. opposite, left to right Vintage stemware in varying colors and sizes creates a unique visual. A well-stocked, self-serve bar is key, says Mathison Glenn.

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clockwise from left Designer Mallory Mathison Glenn is a storied entertainer with a penchant for antique china and patterned table skirts. Signature cocktails spark conversation and kick off a great party. A jade green Foo dog and hand-painted place cards make the table memorable. opposite Layers of patterns and colors dazzle the eye, including monogrammed napkins and tortoise shell ﬂatware.

FAVORITE SHOPPING SPOTS BUNGALOW CLASSIC @bungalowclassic PARC MONCEAU @parcmonceauatl GRAMERCY LINENS @gramercyhome ANTIQUES AND BEYOND @antiquesbeyond THE TREASURE MART @thetmartchamblee ESTELLE GLASS @estellecoloredglass DEVONSHIRE OF PALM BEACH @devonshireofpalmbeach

pattern and color. How can we make our rooms more chameleon-like with updated elements? MMG: A round table is fabulous because I can change the look with table skirts. I prefer patterns on the bottom so I can add solid toppers for fresh looks. Slipcovers on chairs are another wonderful way to add pattern, color and contrast and they’re equally easy to change for various parties. AH&L: Where did you ﬁnd your beautiful place cards? MMG: My mother, Monteigne Mathison, is an artist who painted the miniature abstracts and then wrote the names on the reverse so that the other people at the table could see them. The little glass frames add a personal touch of art at every place setting. AH&L: Do you always use ﬂowers

and greenery? MMG: I love to use trees inside, and when they’re lifted off of the floor, they create an atmosphere that makes guests feel as though they’ve been transported into a garden. Beautiful flowers and scenic wallpaper really enhance the invitation to join the party. AH&L: You have a butler’s pantry: the envy of every entertainer! What do you find most useful about having this space? MMG: Collecting is my passion. The butler’s pantry affords plenty of storage space for vintage china, pitchers and glassware. I designed the glass cabinet doors so that I can easily see my pieces. The room isn’t large, but it can accommodate a settee, making it my favorite quiet place to escape in our home.

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Classic Appeal A canopy of mature trees, including beech and white oak, set off the approach to the residence. right Native ﬁeldstone on the front façade lends a handsome presence; the house was designed by D. Stanley Dixon. Boxwood frames the house and softens the motor court.

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Pastoral Beauty An Atlanta landscape designer ﬁnds kindred spirits with clients who share a passion for horses and the rolling nature of Virginia’s hunt country

Written by ALICE DOYLE

Photographed by EMILY FOLLOWILL

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LANDSCAPE DESIGNER CARSON MCELHENEY experienced a rare opportunity when approached by clients who not only shared the same passions but also wanted to be deeply involved in the project. Both McElheney and his wife have a foothold in the equestrian world, as did his clients, and all have an affinity for history and the beauty of Virginia’s hunt country set against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains. “The clients and I looked at properties for a year and a half, and then we found this very private space with 4 acres in the heart of the city,” says McElheney. “We immediately realized that it was the perfect canvas to imprint with our vision.” The secluded nature of the property allowed no glimpse of the house from street level, but it was graced with a lovely D. Stanley Dixon-designed home of fieldstone, a material prominent throughout the Virginia countryside. But the landscape required a refresh. “We gutted down to the bare bones, only leaving the canopy of mature trees that grace the approach to the house and the original driveway and pool [designed by Graham Pittman],” says McElheney. In reimagining the landscape through a hunt country lens, McElheney left no detail unconsidered—all the fencing, ironwork, latches

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Sea of Green clockwise from top left Akebia vines climb the side of the house, blurring the lines between garden and home. Planters overﬂow with seasonal selections. The pool lends the homeowners and their guests a serene and private oasis to cool off on hot summer days. opposite, top to bottom A cutting garden placed directly off the back of the house features stacked stone and fence detailing inspired by the Virginia countryside. A striking millstone garden ornament is set off by ‘Annabelle’ hydrangea and American boxwood.

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Stately Elegance A 17th-century American rococo mirror from Foxglove Antiques & Galleries makes a statement above the plush contemporary sofa in this historic Georgian Revival abode originally designed by Neel Reid.

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NEW ROOTS

A lively mix of antiques and contemporary furnishings gives this Neel Reid Georgian Revival residence reimagined by HEATHER DEWBERRY and JONATHAN LACROSSE a new lease on life Written by TATE GUNNERSON Photographed by JEFF HERR Produced by SUZANNA C. HAMILTON

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Nod to the Past A chandelier by David Iatesta through Ainsworth-Noah softly illuminates a twin pedestal dining table and Louis XV chairs in the formal dining room. The mixed-media painting is by Paul Brigham through Anne Irwin Fine Art. right A framed piece of the dining room’s original mural honors the history of the house.

WHEN A COSMOPOLITAN couple based in New York City decided to return to their native Atlanta to raise their children, they likewise embraced the city’s history, acquiring a nearly 100-year-old Georgian Revival in Buckhead by famed architect Neel Reid. Seeking to put their own stamp on the home while honoring its heritage, the couple embarked on an extensive renovation with architect Jonathan LaCrosse and interior designer Heather Dewberry. “The home felt a little dark, so our goal was to lighten and brighten it throughout,” explains Dewberry. To that end, LaCrosse added French doors and new windows in key areas, flooding the interior with natural daylight. And Dewberry selected an ethereal palette that accentuates the original millwork while creating a serene backdrop for a lively mix of contemporary and antique furnishings. “[The wife] claimed to have ‘old-lady taste,’ which to us actually means being raised with great style,” says Dewberry. In the formal living room, for example, antique bouillotte side tables flank a plush sofa underneath a 17th-century American rococo mirror. 59

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Textured Tones Illuminating the jumbo island in the newly renovated kitchen are brass pendants with glass globes by The Urban Electric Co. The easy-to-clean counter stools are covered in faux leather from Pindler.

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A TEST OF TIME

FRANK NEELY and JESSICA BRADLEY renovate a 1920s Brookhaven home with a fresh perspective rooted in history and harmony Written by

CLAIRE RUHLIN Photographed by

EMILY FOLLOWILL

Color Theory Because the homeowners love to entertain, the front of the home—where the living room leads into the study—was kept more formal. opposite The study’s blue-green paint color, Farrow & Ball Card Room Green, was inspired by a similarly hued roman shade fabric. Built-in cabinetry cleverly conceals a cigar humidor and liquor cabinet.

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Formal Invitation Just off the entry, the formal living room sets the tone for the rest of the house, featuring intriguing architecture detail, including a ceiling molding sourced from The Fischer & Jirouch Company and made from 100-yearold molds to create an authentic vintage effect. The pair of marble coffee tables are the homeowners’ family heirlooms. The artwork above the ﬁreplace was commissioned for the space from Atlanta artist Paige Kalena Follmann.

TO ACCOMMODATE THEIR busy family of five—and love of entertaining—the homeowners of this 1920s Brookhaven home knew a renovation was in order. But a refresh would be a delicate task, one where preserving the charm and integrity of their historic home was equally as important as meeting the functional requirements of a modern family. With this combination of function and charm in mind, the homeowners entrusted their family homestead with Atlanta architect Frank Neely, who tapped longtime industry partners Jessica Bradley of Jessica Bradley Interiors and Rogers King of Eumenean Construction to strike a balance of traditional and fresh. The first order of business: taking the house down to the studs, creating entirely new floor plans and building up three stories (plus a terrace level), which allowed the team to maintain the original, T-shape footprint of the home. “It’s a completely new house on an existing foundation,” says Neely. 71

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THE “HALLMARK OF THE HOME,” ACCORDING TO ARCHITECT FRANK NEELY, IS THE FORMAL LIVING ROOM FEATURING CEILINGS DRESSED IN 100-YEAR-OLD MOLDINGS. Family Ties left In the formal living room, a fully restored mahogany baby grand piano with original ivory keys by Chickering & Sons was gifted to the wife by her grandmother. The chandelier is from Currey & Company and the sofa and chairs are Hickory Chair. above Architect Frank Neely and designer Jessica Bradley brought the 1920s Brookhaven home down to the studs and rebuilt it to accommodate a busy family of ﬁve, while maintaining its historic integrity in every detail.

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Breath of Fresh Air right Douglas ﬁr timbers, cedar shake and Tennessee ﬁeldstone clad this Arts and Crafts-inspired mountain home, which was designed by Edgens Herzog Architects and built by JW Underwood Construction. opposite The covered loggia, with its generous conversation areas overlooking sprawling mountain views, has become the family’s favorite hangout.

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A new residence in CASHIERS, NORTH CAROLINA, nestles neatly into its majestic setting thanks to colors and textures that reference its mountainous surrounds Written by CATHY MCGOWIN

Photographed by CHRIS LITTLE

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Wide Open Spaces An open window between the great room and the kitchen makes entertaining easy. To create a serving area beneath, designer Cathy Rhodes chose a cabinet by Vanguard. “It’s the perfect height to pass appetizers and drinks from the bar on the other side [of the window],” she says.

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Al Fresco Style “I chose a soft warm white (Benjamin Moore Titanium) to show off the beams, windows, paneling and ﬂoors,” says Rhodes, who wanted the architectural details to shine. A pair of dining areas, both inside and on a screened porch, each seats 10 people. “The adults can be on the porch while the kids are inside,” says Rhodes.

LOOK AT THE VIEW. That’s all interior designer Cathy Rhodes had to do when choosing the palette for this Cashiers, North Carolina, home. “The colors and textures echo the natural surroundings,” she says. Soft grays, creamy hues and wood finishes recall tree bark and the rocky outcropping the home sits on. Blues, light and dark, pull in the ever-changing range of tones of the Blue Ridge Mountains. “The whole draw to Cashiers is the beautiful mountain setting,” says Rhodes. Located on almost 6 acres in Pinchot, a master planned community, this Atlanta family’s home embraces vistas of a meadow, forests and, of course, the mountain range. Designed by architects Sarah Frances Herzog and Sam Edgens of Edgens Herzog Architects, the home offers a nearly seamless connection between indoors and out. “The house transitions beautifully from the exterior to the interior rooms, through the porches and to the property beyond,” says Herzog. Inspired by English Arts and Crafts precedents, the home integrates well with its mountain setting thanks to materials common to western North Carolina. Cedar shingle siding and a cedar shake roof clad 87

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