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STYLE TODAY ELEGANT + ENERGETIC INTERIORS
Contents SEPTEMBER 2022
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Pattern Play
Hand-painted scenes, wallcoverings and murals have long played a starring role in many AH&L-sponsored showhouses, and this year was no exception 24
Honoring Tradition
With decades devoted to mastering classical design, renowned architect Norman D. Askins receives the ICAA’s Lifetime Achievement Award
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LIFE HOME 82
Opposites Attract
Blending colorful cues and liveable luxury, the 2022 Southeastern Designer Showhouse stands out with energetic, high-style design
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Property Report
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Calendar Happenings this month
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Naomi On forever homes
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Dish Bastone
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End Note In Love With…Stripes
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Editor’s Letter
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Ad Index
On the Cover INTERIOR DESIGNER TISH MILLS INTERIORS ARCHITECT LINDA MACARTHUR ARCHITECT SOUTHERN
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SHOPPING DISCOVERIES INFLUENCES
VIBRANT VARIETY
Inspired by the romantic tile and ceramics found on the European coast, PINDLER recently launched the Mystique Collection, which includes four new fabric and trim designs in various shades of blues and reds. Bright colors and playful motifs transport you to the picturesque streets of Capri,
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Italy or Nice, France. Intermix the colorways and designs to add a playful punch to your space, or use solo for a statement of its own. pindler.com
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STYLE NEWS
PATTERN
PLAY Written and Produced by CLINTON SMITH
Natural Touch
From subtle stripes and organic grasscloths to fanciful florals and hand-painted scenes, wallcoverings and murals have long played a starring role in many Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles-sponsored showhouses, and this year was no exception. At the most recent Southeastern Designer Showhouse & Gardens, (recap begins on page 82), Honorary Chair Tish Mills Kirk enveloped her sleeping space in a dazzling scenic wallcovering that left visitors feeling immersed in a lush park or forest. (And just imagine the calm of waking up under a canopy of trees every morning!) While selecting a bold pattern can be a major commitment, this collection of showhouse spaces from over the years proves that unique wallcoverings can leave a lasting—and most stylish—impression, in rooms both big and small.
Designer PHOEBE HOWARD of MRS. HOWARD and MAX & COMPANY used Cowtan & Tout’s grandly scaled Villa wallcovering, which was inspired by the beauty of gemstones, in a stylish dining room. The pattern is printed on grasscloth, which adds further texture and dimension.
Full Bloom CYDNEY MITCHELL and BRITTANY STAFFORD of SOURCE used an Art Nouveau-inspired design of overscale lotus flowers to float around and rise above an oval window in a primary closet.
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Outside In
For a nursery space, designer ANNA-LOUISE WOLFE of ANNA-LOUISE WOLFE, LTD. specified Cowtan & Tout’s Grayshott wisteria design that feels as fresh as a spring garden.
Between the Lines
PHOTOS BY EMILY FOLLOWILL AND JEFF HERR
Designer MICHELE GRATCH’s use of a graphic Anna French wallcovering adds a powerful punch to a petite powder room.
Trees of Life
Designer LAURA WALKER of VERDE HOME used Farrow & Ball’s Hornbeam wallpaper as the colorful backdrop for a multifunctional living and sleeping space. 15
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STYLE ICONS
HONORING TRADITION
With decades devoted to mastering classical architecture and upholding historical precedent in Atlanta, renowned architect NORMAN D. ASKINS receives the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art’s Lifetime Achievement Award Produced by LAUREN IVERSON
Nestled into the land and designed to appear as though its been there for many years, a sprawling North Buckhead home exudes farmhouse charm. opposite, from top A home’s entrance lends a welcoming tone. Architect Norman D. Askins. A custom gate, designed by Askins, emphasizes a cottage’s storybook appeal.
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PHOTOS BY EMILY FOLLOWILL AND ERICA GEORGE DINES
KNOWN FOR HIS MASTERY OF traditional architecture and classical designs that bridge the gap between old and new, architect Norman D. Askins, the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art’s (ICAA) 2022 Lifetime Achievement honoree, has spent more than 40 years paving the way for gracious Southern living. “Norman Askins has truly set the bar for Atlanta architecture,” says Suzanne Kasler, who is a member of the ICAA Southeast Board of Directors and is the 2022 Shutze Awards chairperson. “His unique positivity, classical point of view and support of young talent has made an incredible difference in Atlanta architecture and the Atlanta design community.” Growing up near Birmingham, Alabama, Askins’ admiration for architecture developed at an early age, spending days riding his bicycle through the streets of Mountain Brook teaching himself his architectural likes and dislikes. Throughout the years, that admiration grew into a profound passion for historical preservation, restoration and residential design, eventually leading him to open his eponymous Atlanta firm in 1977. “Atlanta was good to me when I started my practice,” says Askins. “We got so lucky to have the incredible talents of architects like Philip Shutze, Neil Reid, Bo Dean and James Means. They set the standard for true classicism in the South.”
“Norman Askins has truly set the bar for Atlanta Architecture.” —Suzanne Kasler, ICAA Southeast Board of Directors 25
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clockwise from top A set of high-top tables inside Bastone’s dining room. The Good Bishop cocktail made with rum, sangiovese, strawberry, green peppercorn, lime, grapefruit and mint. The chic bar where guests can enjoy an array of craft cocktails.
ONE OF A KIND
Italian hospitality and exclusive food pairings commingle in West Midtown’s BASTONE Written by EVAN EDWARDS
ADDING TO THE ASSEMBLAGE OF exceptional restaurants in the rapidly growing West Midtown, Bastone brings Atlantans their very own mozzarella bar featuring homemade pastas, craft cocktails and wine. Already famous for his establishments Grana and The White Bull, chef Pat Pascarella of The Porchetta Group is the brains behind this new dining concept that offers guests an array of mozzarella and salumi options to taste test. “Our focus is on mozzarella and pasta dishes inspired by Campania, Abruzzo and Puglia,” says Pascarella. “We offer a robust mozzarella and salumi bar and tastings that include mozzarellas accompanied by boards of prosciutto, roasted artichoke, eggplant caponata and more.” Described as simple but elevated, the menu also features seasonal small plates, salads and an evolving selection of pastas.
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As for the dining experience, Pascarella wants guests to feel as though they are on a holiday. “I want it to feel like an all-day Aperitivo hour,” says Pascarella. “We want guests to be enjoying salumi and mozzarella while sipping on a spritz. Everything’s meant to be shared—guests can try a bunch of different dishes and create their own experiences that way, or leave that to us and we’ll make it really special.” Beverage director Anthony Panzica depicts the drink program as a thoughtful roundup of cocktails that uses as many farm-sourced ingredients as possible. “We love our boozy and stirred cocktails, but Bastone really celebrates those that are shaken and fresh,” says Panzica. “You don’t want to weigh down your palate when you’re knocking back mortadella and burrata. The spritz menu has a great
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THE SCOOP clockwise from left Arancini made with cheese, ciccioli, springtime mint and peas. Lamb tartare made with rucola, robiolina, minthazelnut pesto with chips. The famed Ace of Clubs cocktail made with salted pasta water. Bastone’s dining room boasts charming interiors.
selection too, with classics like the Aperol spritz and Italicus, alongside atypical ones like mezcal and grilled peach nectar, with lime, prosecco and soda.” For the adventurous, Bastone-exclusive cocktail the Ace of Clubs—or better known as the pasta water martini—is a favorite among guests, consisting of gin, salted pasta water and a mozzarella ball. Inside, Z-Space Design Inc. is responsible for the bright, clean and stimulating design, reflecting the charm of a chic Italian marketplace. Says Pascarella, “I wanted guests to feel like they were being transported to a piazza in Italy—white marble, wood and tile accents and cured meats hanging above the mozzarella bar.” bastoneatlanta.com
City Staples
Celebrating its 50th anniversary this November, the famed Japanese restaurant NAKATO has been a city favorite for decades. Original owner Tetsuko Nakato opened the doors in 1972— introducing Atlantans to an array of new flavors and traditions. Today, Tetsuko’s granddaughter Sachiyo (“Sachi”) Nakato Takahara is carrying on the tradition of delivering authentic Japanese cuisine at the same landmark location. nakatorestaurant.com Winner of a 2022 James Beard Foundation America’s Classics Award, THE BUSY BEE CAFE has served Southern comfort food since 1947. Lucy Jackson, a self-taught cook, was the original owner and laid the foundation for its future successes. During the Civil Rights Movement, the restaurant acted as a meeting place for leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr. Today, owner Tracy Gates continues to deliver the original soul food to Atlantans.
In hopes to restore joy in the aftermath of World War II, Mary MacKenzie opened MARY MAC’S TEA ROOM in 1945. Located on Ponce De Leon Avenue, the last remaining original tea room in Atlanta offers Southern favorites such as chicken and dumplings, fried chicken, shrimp and grits, homemade bread and fresh vegetables. marymacs.com
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Opposites Attract
Blending colorful cues and livable luxury, the 2022 SOUTHEASTERN DESIGNER SHOWHOUSE stands out with energetic, high-style design Principal Photography by EMILY FOLLOWILL
Produced by LAUREN IVERSON
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Dining Room WING CHAIR Anees Furniture & Design through Paul+ 19TH-CENTURY PAINTED CONSOLES Foxglove Antiques & Galleries GRAY CREDENZA Townhouse by Robert Brown CRYSTAL LAMPS and CHANDELIER Circa Lighting CUSTOM DRAPERY Jim Thompson ARTWORK Todd Murphy and Sally Threlkel WALLCOVERING Phillip Jefferies Bar CABINETRY Bell Cabinetry & Design COUNTERTOP Ciot FAUCET and SINK Renaissance Tile & Bath MIRROR Atlanta Glass & Mirror SCONCES Circa Lighting HARDWARE Matthew Quinn Collection
Crown Jewel K IT CASTALDO, K IT CASTALDO DESIGN
DINING ROOM, BAR, PUBLIC POWDER ROOM & INTERIOR SPECIFICATIONS An aubergine bar with Arabescato Corchia marble and faceted crystal sconces atop an antique mirrored backsplash sets the stage for Kit Castaldo’s sophisticated, tailored formal dining room. “It acts like jewelry,” says the designer. The sconces coordinate with both the tiered chandelier over the fluted oak table and the bespoke ceiling moldings—by architect Linda MacArthur—which are painted in alternating bands of flat and highgloss white. “This architectural detail adds dimension,” says Castaldo. A large painting by Todd Murphy and smaller pieces of custom-framed art pop against the charcoal grasscloth wallcovering, which is balanced by a light silk rug and white-glazed linen drapery panels with a beaded trim that adds a touch of extra shimmer. “It’s a tailored, dressy approach,” says Castaldo, noting that it’s a shame that dining rooms have fallen out of favor in recent years. “A dining room is a place to be a little more formal and make great memories.” —Tate Gunnerson 85
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Vacation in the City
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ARCHITECTURE, BUILD & LANDSCAPE The design-build team invited showhouse visitors to experience a joyful 9,300-square-foot residence inspired by homes in Massachusetts’ Nantucket and Wyoming’s Jackson Hole. “We embraced happiness and livability,” says builder Kattia Easterly of Evercraft. Creativity is evident in color choices from the classic navy blue and white exterior to vibrant blues, purples and greens in the interior design. They celebrated the charm of the New England shingle-style house while taking cues from the angular western landscape for the peaks and faceted details, says architect Linda MacArthur. Diamond cutouts on the gated porte cochere—accessed by a cobblestone drive—and balustrades echo motifs in New England fences.
The rectangular pool, outdoor raised terrace, covered porch, event lawn and firepit area create a cohesive entertainment area, and a lower yard offers additional porch and play space. “The backyard is built for parties,” says Lucinda Bray of Floralis. Her chevron pattern in the artificial turf and fluted containers pay homage to the architecture, and the pool’s navy blue tile nods to the exterior. Set in Buckhead’s Kingswood neighborhood, the floor plan across the four levels—including a junior primary suite on the second floor and an elevator—is designed for multigenerational living. “I do feel like there was a really unique symbiotic relationship with this being an all-woman team,” says Easterly. “We came up with this really great house that is fresh, happy and approachable.”—Lori Johnston
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WALLCOVERING and YELLOW ACCENT PILLOWS Zoffany NIMES QUEEN BED, SOFA, GREEK KEY ROUND SIDE TABLE, MAH-JONG BEDSIDE TABLE and WALENSEE BEDSIDE TABLE Jerry Pair BEDDING and PILLOWS Peacock Alley WINDOW TREATMENTS and BED PANELS Harlequin SAFIYA LOUNGE CHAIR and BARLOW FLOOR LAMP Made Goods TIDAL RECTANGULAR COFFEE TABLE R Hughes CLUB CHAIRS, WHITE SITTING BUDDHA NFS, SQUARE CRYSTAL CENTERPIECE VASE and DARK GRAY NICKEL LAMPS Huff Harrington AMBER GLASS LAMP Baker ARTWORK Gail Albert Halaban, Mark Shaw, Vee Speers and Erik Madigan Heck through Jackson Fine Art KHOTAN HAND-KNOTTED RUG Moattar TAPESTRY PILLOW Interiors Market
Sophisticated & Serene TISH MILLS K IR K , TISH MILLS INTER IORS
PRIMARY BEDROOM Once Tish Mills Kirk saw the antique doors leading into the primary suite, the showhouse’s honorary chair channeled New York’s Upper East Side. Zoffany’s Tyndall Vine wallcovering, the white Venetian plaster ceiling and marigold drapery are key players. “I wanted to show the roaring ’20s of design—now, for us—by incorporating a lot of pattern, color, texture and personality in this room, but show that it can still be really serene,” she says. Inspired by the canopy of trees in Central Park, the designer enveloped the room with leaves, starting with the delicate, versatile wallcovering. “It’s got this beautiful iridescence that adds to the romance and sexiness of it,” she says. Leaves cascade from the Niermann Weeks chandelier to the bed drapery and the Peacock Alley bedskirt. Mindful of New York’s cosmopolitan character, a photograph shot in Buenos Aires depicts life on the outside while cocooned in the bedroom. —Lori Johnston 105
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Bedroom BED, FURNITURE, PILLOWS and FABRIC Coley Home ACCENT LAMP Circa Lighting ARTWORK Through Gregg Irby Gallery MIRRORS Made Goods RUG Fibreworks Laundry Room CABINETRY Bell Cabinetry & Design COUNTERTOP Walker Zanger FLOORING European Company ROBES Weezie RATTAN CONSOLE AND MIRROR Palm Beach Regency
Stylish Surroundings
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BEDROOM, BATH & LAUNDRY ROOM A space for rest, reflection and getting ready for a night on the town, the guest bedroom was designed with an ultrachic woman in mind. Going back to her roots as a textile designer, Coley Hull created the room’s primary fabric after discovering a set of vintage botanical prints. “They were classic but had the perfect amount of edge,” which could just as easily describe Hull’s use of her botanical-pattern fabric on almost every available surface, including the walls and ceiling, headboard, chairs, pillows and even bedside tables that serve double duty as desks. Working with a soothing color palette, the designer chose modest-size furniture, such as slipper chairs, in order to accommodate several seating areas throughout the room, including an upholstered window nook. The botanical references continue into the nearby laundry room, where snappy leaf-green cabinetry and woven rattan furnishings, including a vintage console and mirror, create a lively space for taking care of household chores. —Jennifer Boles
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FLOORING European Company STAIRHALL ARTWORK Atlanta Concrete Artist LOWER LANDING ARTWORK dk Gallery and KCoPear BRONZE SCULPTURE dK Gallery CUSTOM QUARTZITE TABLE Atlanta Stone Creations METAL AND HAIR-ON-HIDE CHAIR Saddlemans LEATHER HIDE RUGS Tenerias Omega
Elemental Elegance THER ESA ORY, THER ESA ORY INTER IORS
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STAIR HALL & DOWNSTAIRS LANDING Described by designer Theresa Ory as a “beautiful beast,” a custom 30-foot chandelier with 22 champagne-tinted handblown bulbs cascades down the three-story space between the grand open staircase and an entire wall of windows in the stair hall, hovering just over a custom quartzite table on the lower level. “It’s simultaneously grand and soothing,” she says, noting the filament is based on the repeating Fibonacci sequence that is so ubiquitous in the natural world. “I wanted this space to feel elegant but elemental.” To that end, she also commissioned a number of artworks for the space. Organic concrete pieces rendered in complementary textures, for example, adorn the stairway’s walls. And a series of abstract paintings enliven the landing, where hide rugs anchor a sculptural sling back chair covered in hair on hide. A moss ball adds another layer. “It feels intimate and alluring at the same time,” she says. “I love to celebrate craftsmanship and custom pieces.” —Tate Gunnerson 121
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