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Luxurious Retreats, Outside & In
Contents MARCH 2023
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Third Act
An accomplished design team transforms a 1950s-era brick abode in Buckhead into a rural English cottage-style dwelling 96
Graceful Retreat
An English manor-style home by a team of celebrated Atlanta design talents is illuminated by a clean palette and an edgy take on tradition 114
English Accent
Enchanted by their lush seven-acre property, a Milton couple embark on a decadelong project to elevate their 1990s-era home
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LIFE STYLE 8
Seasonal Style
Respite-worthy furnishings that will optimize your outdoor spaces in the most stylish of ways 12
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Property Report
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Calendar Happenings this month
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Naomi On Spring Break
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Dish Palo Santo
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End Note Robert Brown’s Must-Haves
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Editor’s Letter
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Ad Index
Spring Fling
On the Cover
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INTERIOR DESIGNER DANIEL DESANTIS INTERIORS ARCHITECT HISTORICAL CONCEPTS
Southern Ground
Celebrate spring and a selection of gracious exterior spaces with our first-annual Outdoor Living Award winners
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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT CARSON MCELHENEY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN PHOTOGRAPHY BY EMILY FOLLOWILL
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SHOPPING DISCOVERIES INFLUENCES
SEASONAL STYLE Spring is in the air, and we’ve looked to a trio of Atlanta and Southeastern communities for stylish outdoor inspiration. Whether classic or contemporary, there’s no shortage of new looks for the season ahead.
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Ansley Park Elegance
■ The Ansley Park backyard of designer Don
Easterling—designed in collaboration with business partner Nina Nash Long, architect Brandon Ingram, and landscape architect John Howard—is a veritable vacation oasis right in the heart of the city.
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CAPTURE THE CHARM OF ATLANTA’S ELEGANT IN-TOWN COMMUNITY WITH A MIX OF CLASSIC AND TIMELESS DISCOVERIES
You’ll want to leave the light on with the Honore Medium Square Frame Lantern by SUZANNE KASLER for VISUAL COMFORT & CO. Available through Visual
MADE GOODS’ Braeylynn concrete faux-tablecloth stool adds wit to any outdoor space (and indoor, too!). Available through Made Goods at ADAC; madegoods.com
FRONTGATE’s Bardot Designer Umbrella was inspired by vintage cafe awnings but is equally at home under Atlanta’s lush tree canopies. Available through Frontgate at Phipps Plaza; frontgate.com
The Tuoro Collection by ALEXA HAMPTON for WOODARD—the planter shown—is inspired by the architecture of Central Italy. Available through Logan 8
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ANSLEY PARK BY CHRIS LITTLE; ALYS BEACH BY PETER VITALE
Comfort & Co.; visualcomfort.com
Gardens at ADAC; logangardens.com, woodard-furniture.com
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The Bondi Chaise Lounge & Glyph Low Table by MAMA GREEN are like sculptures for your garden. Available through KOLO Collection at ADAC; kolocollection.com, mamagreen.com
Retreat at home with FRONTGATE’s cocooning Antigua Canopied Daybed with Cushions. Available through Frontgate at Phipps Plaza; frontgate.com
Alys Beach Chic
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SOANE’s Trianon Stripe indoor/outdoor fabric in Sunflower is a veritable ray of summer sunshine. soane.co.uk
CHANNEL THE SLEEK AND STYLISH DESIGN MOMENTS OFFERED UP BY ONE OF 30A’S FAVORITE SECONDHOME ESCAPES
■ Architect Bill
Ingram designed an idyllic retreat in the Florida Panhandle community that’s as alluring and ethereal as the area’s famed white-sand beaches.
Handwoven with an open, airy design, HUDSON GRACE’s Large Reef Rattan Hurricane Candle Holder adds casual coastal style to any beach-side escape. Available through Hudson Grace, hudsongracesf.com
Entertaining al fresco? Gather around MR. BROWN LONDON’s Belmont Dining Table Set (shown in White Rustic Pine). mrbrownhome.com 9
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In the Details
Woven place mats from Fete Home and monogrammed napkins from Gramercy Home pair perfectly with blooming Royal Crown Derby china. The place cards are by Maison de Papier. opposite Designer Heather Dewberry of Huff-Dewberry, Inc.
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SPRING FLING
With colorful florals and an array of delicate details, designer HEATHER DEWBERRY creates a fresh, cheery luncheon to usher in the new season Produced by LAUREN IVERSON
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clockwise from right A cake from Fresh Out the Boxx and florals by Kirk Whitfield add sunny personality to the dining room. Rattan candleholders were spray-painted blue to offset the other natural raffia accents. Personalized wine gift bags from Maison de Papier are a thoughtful favor to send home with guests. opposite Surrounded by a scenic Zoffany wallpaper and anchored by a blue-andwhite tablecloth from Weezie, the elegant dining room reflects the softness of an outdoor garden party.
FLORAL DELIGHT ATLANTA HOMES & LIFESTYLES: Your designs exude timeless, classic style. What was your inspiration behind this tabletop and what are the standout elements? HEATHER DEWBERRY: There are flowers everywhere in our client’s dining room—on the beautiful wallpaper and their gorgeous china, so we decided to take their “indoor garden party” to the next level to celebrate spring. Some of my favorite items in composing a gracious and welcoming tabletop are raffia place mats because they accentuate formal china beautifully and instantly relax the setting. I also use block-printed tablecloths as a winning addition to the mix, alleviating the darkness of many dining tables. AH&L: Tell us about the color palette you selected and how you implemented it from first to final layer. HD: The color scheme was pulled from the soft blue, green and peach tones of the scenic wallpaper. Having first sourced the blue tablecloth and rimmed raffia place mats, monogrammed napkins were the next step, and this green scalloped
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set felt fresh and classic. Channeling the birds in the wallpaper, we added a vintage blanc de chine pair on the table. To carry the peach and light orange tones around the room, we ordered a fabulous custom striped cake and added kumquats and macarons to the sideboard. AH&L: This luncheon setting features many fun details, from the stamped wine bags to the personalized place cards. What layers are vital to a spring table setting to make guests feel welcome? HD: Personalized details show guests that you are excited to have them over. People love to know their spot at the table, and these monogrammed place cards repeated our garden theme. Plus, you can write a “table topics” question underneath that can be a great icebreaker for conversation. The monogrammed gift bags are a fun way to send your friends home with a glass of rosé to continue the celebration. AH&L: The verdant wallcovering invokes feelings of dining al fresco-style. What tips can you give our readers about hosting a
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“I love all the elements of spring that celebrate lightness and signal warmer days to come.”
memorable meal during the spring season? HD: My best advice is to set the table a day ahead of time when you can really have fun with it. Once that’s done, the bottom line is to mix it up, keep things easy and serve food that is in season. Spring meals call for a breezier approach, so bringing the outdoors in, or items that are typically used indoors outside, creates a juxtaposition that makes gatherings more festive. AH&L: Your business partner, Will Huff, and you have worked together for years. Tell us about your dynamic and why it’s been so successful in Atlanta and beyond? HD: It’s hard to believe that Will and I have worked together for 22 years! Being able to bounce around design ideas and consult on roadblocks with each other has created a great synergy. We’ve stuck to our love for the classics over the years and try to shy away
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from current trends. Now that fresh, traditional design is back at the forefront, we emphasize that we never left it! Our clients know that their interiors will reflect their personality, endure the test of time and will require only minor tweaking to feel current. Many of our images that circulate on social media are 10–15 years old and no one would know it. AH&L: March is a time where spring eagerness grows in Atlanta. What are you most looking forward to this season? HD: I love all the elements of spring that celebrate lightness and signal warmer days to come. I can’t wait to break out my spring sundresses and espadrilles, and hope that the Atlanta pollen holds off a bit this year! Plus, if you know me well, you know I adore my family’s pet bunnies, and all the sweet rabbit motifs at Easter make it my favorite holiday. huffdewberry.com 15
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Temperatures are rising and flowers are starting to bloom! Celebrate the upcoming season with our 2023 OUTDOOR LIVING AWARD WINNERS Written by EVAN EDWARDS
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Outdoor Oasis GRAND PRIZE!
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Featuring a pool, spa, cabana and plenty of open area for lounging and play, this recently overhauled backyard is an entertainer’s paradise. “We wanted it to feel like an extension of our home, but also a special place to retreat to at the end of a long week,” says designer and homeowner Whitney Durham. “We wanted all of the selections to feel natural, organic, charming and family-friendly.” Working with landscape architect Graham Pittman, Tennessee bluestone stepping stones guide visitors to various entertaining zones. The newly added pool features a raised spa with waterfall feature, and steps away, the cabana welcomes with punchy patterns on indoor/outdoor fabric. An abundance of floral and plant species— such as viburnum, Encore azalea, hydrangea, boxwood, autumn cherry and more—support fresh blooms year-round, while large evergreen trees and mature oak and magnolia trees provide privacy from surrounding homes. “We wanted interest during all seasons, whether that be with color, fragrance or textures,” says Pittman. Durham and her family couldn’t be more thrilled with the result. “We can have one child practicing soccer in the turf and one swimming with our dogs in the pool while we enjoy a cocktail and watch them from our view in the cabana, or while cooking on the Big Green Egg.”
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DESIGN DETAILS DESIGNER WHITNEY DURHAM, WHITNEY DURHAM INTERIORS
PHOTOGRAPHY BY LAURA NEGRI CHILDERS
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT GRAHAM PITTMAN, E. GRAHAM PITTMAN & ASSOCIATES
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The chic and art-inspired dining room inside Palo Santo. below right from top to bottom The Tres en Uno cocktail. The Carne Asada with hanger steak, turnip-jalapeño puree and cipollini onions, paired with bone marrow.
A NEW ERA
Botanico Hospitality Group introduces ultrachic modern Mexican restaurant PALO SANTO to West Midtown Written by EVAN EDWARDS
Photographed by DAVID CHRISTENSEN
AN INDUSTRIAL-STYLE building on the Westside acts as home base for the city’s must-try modern Mexican establishment Palo Santo. Once inside, you are instantly transported to a luxe, coastal-inspired eating locale complete with a lively rooftop bar for guests ages 25 and over. After spending time in South Florida, chef Santiago Gomez joined forces with Felipe Rivera and Eduardo Rivera to establish Botanico Hospitality Group in Georgia. Palo Santo is the trio’s first restaurant in the city. “It’s not just dinner, it’s not just drinks—it’s a memorable dining, drinking and socializing experience,” says Felipe of their concept. “You can have an intimate date night in the dining room, a lively night out with friends on the rooftop or a little bit of both.” Chef Gomez describes the cuisine as a twist on traditional Mexican. “We honor Mexican ingredients, techniques and traditions while using local produce and a combination of modern techniques and 30
styles,” says Gomez. “Carne asada is paired with bone marrow, while las bravas are accompanied by black truffle.” To start, guests can choose from an array of delectable appetizers like the guest-favorite Las Bravas or the Wagyu Tartare with pine nuts, morita mayo, caviar and eggplant tatemada. For a main course, opt for the “A La Talla” (grilled octopus) with Guajillo sauce, crispy potatoes and shiso serrano mayo or the Bone-in Ribeye topped with Mezcal jus and truffle butter. And on the rooftop: “This is a Japanese-Mexican fusion,” says Gomez. “We focus on handrolls and tostadas—snackable dishes that are easy to grab and eat while holding a drink.” The cocktails at Palo Santo are one-ofa-kind and carefully curated by beverage director Antonio Morales. “We are agavefocused as a modern Mexican restaurant, but it’s not just about a margarita—we experiment with modern techniques and different agave spirits to create a menu
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“You can have an intimate date night in the dining room, a lively night out with friends on the rooftop or a little bit of both.” —Felipe Rivera
The Shrimp Tlacoyo with grilled shrimp, criollo beans, salsa verde tatemada, crema and queso.
The all-concrete bar on the rooftop.
filled with distinct flavors and combinations,” says Eduardo. With extravagant agave chandeliers by artist and designer Angela Damman hanging overhead, the interior of Palo Santo is inspired by the bustling nightlife of Mexico City. “Downstairs we wanted to keep the rustic shell and exposed industrial ceiling while adding some sophistication to the space with the accents and finishes,” says Eduardo, who worked alongside interior designer Melody Rendon on sourcing all furnishings. As for the rooftop, the all-concrete bar channels inspiration from “architecture found in Mexican beach towns like Puerto Escondido, Costa Careyes and Cabo San Lucas,” says Eduardo. Looking toward the future, El Santo Gallo, a taqueria-style restaurant by Botanico Hospitality Group, is slated to open this spring. Says Felipe, “We do have some other concepts in mind, but for now, we want to focus on establishing these two restaurants as new staples in the city.” botanicohospitality.com
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Color Theory
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, head to Buckhead’s LE BON NOSH for one of their crowd-favorite matcha lattes. Order the drink either hot or iced and personalize it with a milk of your choice. Plus, their patio is perfect for lounging on a sunny spring day. lebonnosh.com SOUPER JENNY has your rainy-
day meal covered with their new Green Goddess soup made with broccoli, ginger, garlic, onion and coconut milk. Or opt for the Souper Power Green soup complete with zucchini, kale, asparagus, artichokes, spinach and pureed with vegetable broth. Both soups are available this season at all locations.
Transport your taste buds to Paris with SAINT GERMAIN FRENCH CAFE & BAKERY’s selection of delightful macarons. This month, try their pistachio macaron at one of their Atlanta locations inside Ponce City Market, The Interlock, the Bellyard hotel and Buckhead Village. stgermainatl.com
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The Wine Auction Paddle Raise Is Bigger Than Ever Celebrating the 18th anniversary of the Paddle Raise
$1,968,512 The amount the Paddle Raise has contributed to ART ACCESS PROGRAMS at the High since 2006
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The number of students we’ve helped through ART ACCESS since 2006
All it takes to give a student... Free admission to the High Museum Free transportation Free teacher resources and materials for the classroom Welcome Back coupon for each student, inviting them to bring their caretakers to the High
A museum experience can inspire a lifelong love of the arts. Studies show that more than 60% of recent visitors to cultural institutions attended these organizations as children. Help us ignite that spark!
“The High Museum is pivotal in their visual and mental growth, expression, and curiosity triggered. Exposure to the arts can be inspiring as well as therapeutic for young minds. Delving into the expressive creativity of other individuals can spark curiosity about one’s own expression. Many of my students are hard on themselves and not very confident in their abilities or vision. I strive to develop their confidence and their willingness to give their endeavors their best effort.”
— Mia Montgomery, Art Teacher, Hutchinson Elementary
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third act An accomplished design team transforms a 1950s-era brick abode in Buckhead into a rural English cottage-style dwelling that better reflects the young homeowners Written by TATE GUNNERSON Photographed by EMILY FOLLOWILL Styled by THEA BEASLEY
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Nod to the Past
One of many antiques throughout the interior, an Oushak rug adds a pop of color and pattern to the entry foyer. The French walnut console table is from William Word Fine Antiques.
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Curb Appeal
Curvaceous planting beds echo the sinuous driveway that landscape architect Jonathan Bussell designed for this stately rural English cottage-style manse in Buckhead.
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GRACEFUL RETREAT
An English manor-style home by a team of celebrated Atlanta design talents is illuminated by a clean palette and an edgy take on tradition Written by SUSAN HALL Photographed by EMILY FOLLOWILL Styled by YVONNE ORCHARD
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The elegant foyer greets visitors with a unique twist on a classic—a soft gray and white limestone checkerboard floor. opposite Architect Bulent Baydar of Harrison Design planned the stately facade to capture the style and sophistication of an English country home, with material features including granite stone, Indiana cut limestone details and a slate roof.
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UP A HILL AND OVER a rambling creek, the slate roofline of an English countrystyle home comes into view. The dual-gabled porte cochere is visible first, and through the gateway, the home’s facade—an edifice in weathered granite with elegant limestone detailing and a wrought iron balcony—is revealed. The small, formal cottage exterior belies the magnitude of the home’s 9,000 square feet and its luminous, serene interior. This measured unveiling of the home is intentional and echoed inside, says architect Bulent Baydar of Harrison Design, who collaborated with interior designer Karen Ferguson of Harrison Design, builder Bill Grant of Bill Grant Homes and landscape architect Chris Holden of Land Plus. Off the foyer, hidden paneled doors disguise an elevator and powder room, and unfurling passages reveal tucked-away guest suites, including a tower with a separate entrance. The subtle unfolding inspires intrigue and enjoyment from the many visitors—
Grand Scale The salon is flooded with natural light from expansive sliding glass doors and windows. Designer Karen Ferguson of Harrison Design deftly crafted intimate conversation vignettes with unfussy furnishings atop cozy neutral rugs for an approachable and welcoming result.
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Collector’s Call
In the salon, wide stiles and rails-style custom paneling makes the extensive room feel more relatable, and in tandem with off-white walls, provides the perfect setting for the couple’s extensive art collection.
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Verdant Views Reimagined by Historical Concepts with streamlined gables and a limewash that will weather over time, the updated 1990s-era dwelling beautifully complements the English Cotswolds-inspired gardens by Carson McElheney Landscape Architecture & Design.
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Written by TATE GUNNERSON Photographed by EMILY FOLLOWILL Styled by BRITTANY FORSLING
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