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Contents SEPTEMBER 2023
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Retail Refresh
Fresh takes and design debuts on AH&L’s radar
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Lasting Legacy
Historical Concepts founder Jim Strickland receives the ICAA’s 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award 24
Book Look
As we settle into a new season, pick up AH&L’s favorite reads hitting the shelves this fall
LIFE
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Master of Design
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Property Report
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Calendar Happenings this month
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Naomi On Atlanta’s growth
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Dish The Murphy Room
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End Note Jason Moattar’s Must-Haves
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Editor’s Letter
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Ad Index
With soft curves, silky hues and artistic details, the 2023 Southeastern Designer Showhouse is a study in inspired design
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On the Cover INTERIOR DESIGNER WOLF DESIGN GROUP, INC. RESIDENTIAL DESIGNER WILLIAM T. BAKER & ASSOCIATES
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FROM THE ARCHIVES Celebrating AH&L’s 40th anniversary year
the art of living SUMMER IS WINDING DOWN and the excitement for a new season is starting to build. This is one of my favorite times of year, where nesting mode engages and I take a close look at my home— and how it makes me feel—in preparation of the cooler months ahead. I added a new bookshelf this summer that I’m slowly curating items to style with, and I’m also on a color craze as of late, spending hours scouring Instagram, Pinterest and design publications for ideas to liven up my home with. And perhaps I’m biased, but as we produced this issue, I kept earmarking pages from our 2023 Southeastern Designer Showhouse highlights (page 74). Heads were certainly on a swivel at the 8,500-square-foot home in Buckhead, where soft curves and organic architectural details were a dramatic blank slate for participating designers who all brought their A-game. Designed by Benecki
Inside the 2016 Southeastern Designer Showhouse, Suzanne Kasler designed an elegant dining room complete with a lacquered wood-beamed ceiling and a dazzling crystal chandelier. See more at “Southern Showstopper” on atlantahomesmag.com
Homes, William T. Baker & Associates, Land Plus Associates and Source, style inspiration abounded for any taste, from the delicate and whimsical to the bold and bodacious. Also inside: I had the honor of speaking with Historical Concepts founder Jim Strickland about receiving the ICAA 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award (page 18), and it’s a conversation I’m still talking about weeks later. As Jim recounted stories from his past that led him to winning this prestigious award, it felt like a movie reel was playing in my head—scenes filled with unexpected but impressive particularly inspired, as do most after they speak with Jim. And while his Historical Concepts colleagues carry the torch of his legacy day in and day out, may we all continue to uphold Jim’s enthusiasm for timeless Southern design for years to come. Lauren Iverson, Editor-in-Chief
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REFRESH Fresh takes and design debuts on AH&L’s radar Produced by THE EDITORS
INSPIRED DESIGN A heritage textile brand that officially launched earlier this year, MAISON VENU—founded by University of Georgia graduate OLIVIA MASSIE—tells a personal story inside the home. After receiving her degree in textile design, Massie moved to Jaipur, India, to learn traditional textile production methods and artisanal craft techniques. In her first capsule collection, 10 designs available as napkins, tablecloths and decorative pillows are made to be conversation starters, telling an artful story of tradition, culture and heirloom-quality design. maisonvenu.com
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On the Rise The Atlanta Decorative Arts Center (ADAC) has welcomed a handful of showrooms in the last year, but taking the industry by storm is furniture, lighting and textile brand WARECO. Founded in 2020 by COOPER WARE with the showroom opening late 2022, the space has become a fast favorite of the local design scene, offering emerging lines never seen at the center before. Says Ware, “The idea of our physical space—even before its opening—is what ultimately influenced Wareco’s identity, aesthetics and the lines we carry. Clients can now have an in-person experience with Wareco as a fully realized and tangible brand.” wareco.co
M. DELIA DESIGNS BY CATMAX PHOTOGRAPHY; WARECO BY DAVID CHRISTENSEN
FLORAL FANCY Fans of Atlanta’s beloved LUCY’S MARKET will be thrilled to learn about the opening of M. DELIA DESIGNS FOR LUCY’S MARKET. Located down the street from its flagship store, the new venture serves as an extension of the brand’s current floral partnership with Mary Delia, who is known for crafting lush grab-and-go and custom-to-order arrangements. Now with its own storefront, the garden and floral design center will offer high-end garden products at the front—including garden tools, one-of-a-kind pots and plants, books and more—and an expanded floral shop in the back. Table design by Clary Bosbyshell, floral arrangements by M. Delia Designs; lucysmarket.com
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LASTING LEGACY
Dedicating decades to upholding classical design sensibilities and mentorship of the next generation, JIM STRICKLAND of HISTORICAL CONCEPTS receives the ICAA’s 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award
Taking cues from historic Lowcountry precedents as well as period Greek Revival pattern books, Jim Strickland and Clay Rokicki of Historical Concepts crafted a timeless residence that captures the spirit of the past.
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PHOTOS BY ERIC PIASECKI AND RICHARD LEO JOHNSON
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RECOGNIZED FOR HIS architectural excellence with a keen eye for historic precedent, Jim Strickland—founder of award-winning architecture firm Historical Concepts and the 2023 recipient of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art’s (ICAA) Lifetime Achievement Award—is a household name in Atlanta and beyond. And with more than 40 years in the industry, Strickland’s influence largely set the standard for tailored, traditional homes that stand the test of time. A Yale alumnus, Strickland has a storied career, from his start in real estate development in Florida to the publishing of his Savannah Tidewater Series, a collection of plans created as an ode to the historic homes that influenced his passion for buildings with permanence. With the launch of his firm in 1982, Strickland’s work cast a spotlight back on livable Southern elegance. Today, Historical Concepts is coveted for designing characterrich homes and communities that span far past Georgia. And while it’s easy to list Strickland’s many accolades, what holds most impressive is his sharp, tenacious spirit and his unwavering commitment to gracious Southern design. “Jim is just a font of knowledge,” says Don Hooten of Hooten Land Design, who has worked with Strickland for almost the entirety of his career. “He’s
clockwise from left The rear facade of an Idaho residence that took home a Shutze Award in 2016. Historical Concepts founder Jim Strickland. Strickland drew inspiration for jib doors beneath a frontporch window from a nearby historic home. In 2012, a South Carolina pool pavilion was added to Strickland’s collection of Shutze Awards.
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Blue and White Done Right
Blue and White Done Right
BOOK LOOK As we settle into a new season, pick up AH&L’s favorite reads hitting the shelves this fall Written by EVAN EDWARDS
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As a follow-up to their best-selling book Charm School, Schumacher and Monacelli have joined forces again to create Blue and White Done Right: The Classic Color Combination for Every Decorating Style (Monacelli, $55). Written by Frederic’s design editor Hudson Moore, the pages are filled with more than 120 images of stylish blue and white interiors by designers including Miles Redd, Veere Grenney and more.
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HOME: The Residential Architecture of D. Stanley Dixon (Rizzoli, $60) is the debut book of Atlanta-based architect Stan Dixon. Exploring various genres and styles, Dixon takes us inside 13 projects—from a coastal retreat on Jupiter Island to an Englishmanor-inspired home on the coast of South Carolina—that all tell a story of architectural significance.
HOUSES AND LANDSCAPES BY BRIAN SAWYER AND JOHN BERSON, RIZZOLI, 2023; BLUE AND WHITE DONE RIGHT: THE CLASSIC COLOR COMBINATION FOR EVERY DECORATING STYLE BY HUDSON MOORE WITH MARIO LÓPEZ-CORDERO, MONACELLI, 2023; HOME: THE RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE OF D. STANLEY DIXON BY STAN DIXON, RIZZOLI, 2023; DEFINING CHIC BY JESSE CARRIER AND MARA MILLER, RIZZOLI, 2023; A DESIGNER’S EYE BY JOHN STEFANIDIS, RIZZOLI, 2023; mastering the art of entertaining by joseph marini, sparkpress, 2023; THE ARTISTRY OF FLOWERS BY GABRIELA SALZAR, RIZZOLI, 2023; SENSE OF PLACE: DESIGN INSPIRED BY WHERE WE LIVE BY CAITLIN FLEMMING AND JULIE GOEBEL, ABRAMS, 2023; CLASSIC SHINGDIG BY MICHAEL HAROLD AND QUINN PEEPER, SUSAN SCHADT PRESS, 2023
Houses and Landscapes
In their first book, Houses and Landscapes (Rizzoli, $65), Brian Sawyer and John Berson of architecture and design firm Sawyer | Berson showcase their use of modern yet classic design styles for a variety of seaside and city abodes, as well as garden retreats.
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Defining Chic
Written by Jesse Carrier and Mara Miller, principal designers of Carrier and Company Interiors, Defining Chic (Rizzoli, $60) showcases homes inspired by clients’ personalities and dreams with practicality in mind. From a historic New York duplex to a Mediterranean-style Southern California house, the duo reveals the design principals behind every project.
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A Designer’s Eye
After much anticipation, British designer John Stefanidis debuts his book A Designer’s Eye (Rizzoli, $75). Inside, Stefanidis compiles nearly 50 years of projects and demonstrates how he uses global influences for his home designs as well as his furniture and fabric collections.
Mastering the Art of Entertaining
Inside Mastering the Art of Entertaining (SparkPress, $45), entertainer Joseph Marini guides readers on how to be a thoughtful and authentic host. Marini also includes nearly 100 personal recipes, guaranteed to be a fan-favorite at your next dinner party. 25
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new alpha gallery FINE FRAMED ART & OBJECTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND THE TRADE ADAC 351 Peachtree Hill Ave NE, Suite 501, Atlanta, GA 30305 I newalphagallery.com I 470-940-8562 I newalphagallery@gmail.com
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IN GOOD COMPANY Elevate your next dinner party at UMI’s hot
new private dining room, The Murphy Room. With ultraluxe design features and Todd
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walnut dining table, guests will indulge in a customized food and beverage menu from the restaurant’s stable of favorites for the ultimate, unmatched occasion. umiatlanta.com
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In collaboration with Tom Dixon, Atlanta’s favorite Japanese restaurant UMI introduces a chic new private dining experience
The Momo no ki cocktail, which is inspired by Georgia peaches and the South’s love of iced tea.
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LOOK NO FURTHER FOR your next evening soirée. Art aficionados and culinary connoisseurs alike will be dazzled by the highly anticipated new private dining room at Buckhead Japanese restaurant Umi. Named The Murphy Room in honor of prolific artist Todd Murphy, the design stimulus for the space’s moody and sophisticated setting surrounds the artist’s 1994 painting The Swimmer. “In partnership with designer Tom Dixon and his team, we designed the space with elegance, decadence and refinement in mind,” says Umi co-owner Farshid Arshid, who also worked with Dixon on the restaurant’s high-profile cocktail lounge, Himitsu. “The interiors, combined with a curated wine and sake list, a best-in-class cocktail program and myriad of exquisite dishes from Umi’s kitchen and sushi bar makes every gathering in the space feel exceptional.” With both Arshid’s and Dixon’s visions woven into the brand’s overall identity, it was an obvious choice to tap the designer again to assist with the new space. “We were skeptical a few years ago with Farshid’s original brief on Himitsu, which incorporated a Todd Murphy painting as the departure point,” says Dixon. “We subsequently realized that it is actually a brilliant way to design spaces—art first. We learned a lot from that project and it made sense to continue along the same vein.” When guests make a reservation for The Murphy Room, they are escorted up a sleek, custom-designed staircase leading into the private space. To harmonize the rest of the interiors with the painting, Arshid commissioned a black wavy mirrored
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ceiling by G-Tex to imitate the feeling of being underwater. A collection of 40-plus Tom Dixon Void LED Pendants illuminate the 20-foot live-edge walnut dining table that can sit up to 25 people. “It’s ideal for everything from corporate gatherings to rehearsal dinners and birthday parties,” says Arshid. “Our space offers complete discretion.” Guests of The Murphy Room work alongside Umi’s food and beverage team to curate a customized menu for the occasion, selected from Umi’s various fixed menu items including the assorted Nigiri, Aburi, hot dishes and even vegan sushi options. If you’re feeling extra creative, describe your vision to the Umi chefs for a more personalized tasting menu. And with its exceptional fare and attentioncommanding design, the dining experience is a true escape from reality. “The Murphy Room was destined to be more elevated and intimate,” says Dixon. “We were keen for it to be minimal and didn’t want anything to distract too much from the food—the absolute hero of the space.” umiatlanta.com
Start your engines! Now open inside Buckhead’s Yeppa & Co. is Formula One-driven cocktail bar DRYVER BAR. Fuel your taste buds with sips from their various on-theme cocktails, like the Dryver (a variation of a classic martini) or the Grand Prix complete with vodka, coconut, cocoa, lime and strawberry. Open Wednesday through Saturday, this new hot spot is your next go-to drink destination. dryveratl.com
Channeling old-world charm on the Upper Westside, FORUM COCKTAIL CO offers both curated aperitifs and attractive cocktails. Think classic refreshments such as the Forum Old Fashioned or the Sazerac made with cognac, Whistle Pig Rye, Peychaud’s bitters and simple syrup. The stylish space also plays host to various private events plus a sleek speakeasy, Midnight Room.
Grab your friends and make your way to RANGER STATION, a camp-themed cocktail bar located above Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall. Opened late last year, the hidden lounge is the ideal nightcap complete with savory snacks and a wide selection of drinks. From craft cocktails to local beers, there is a sip for everyone in your party. rangerstationatl.com
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Milanese Chest, Baker | McGuire Edifice Lamp by Elisa Uberti, Minotti by HA Modern Faina Kumanec Long Neck Vase and Triple Vase, Habachy Designs + Atelier Rug, Moattar
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MASTER of DESIGN With soft curves, silky hues and artistic details, the 2023 SOUTHEASTERN DESIGNER SHOWHOUSE is a study in inspired design Principal Photography by JEFF HERR
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Foyer TILE Source SCONCES Hallworth ARTWORK Sylvia McEwan Study SOFA and ARMCHAIR Pierre Augustin DINING ARMCHAIR Natasha Baradaran Rose SWIVEL CHAIR Sedilia BAR CART and ACCENT TABLE Tuell and Reynolds through R Hughes PAINTING OVER BAR CART McKenzie Dove COFFEE TABLE Tom Faulkner ROPE CHANDELIER Fisher Weisman FLOOR LAMP Liaigre ALPACA BOUCLÉ THROW and BOUCLÉ PILLOWS Rosemary Hallgarten RUG Erden WINDOW TREATMENTS Holland & Sherry
Feminine Mystique Kelly Wolf-Anthony, Wolf Design Group, Inc.
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Upon entering the Southeastern Designer Showhouse, globe sconces affixed with hand-cast bronze butterflies flank the arched entrance between the foyer and intimate study, which is painted in a glossy pinkish lavender hue punctuated by horizontal brass reveals. “We wanted something unusual, different and more feminine than your typical study,” says interior designer Kelly Wolf-Anthony, who served as honorary chair alongside her restaurateur husband, Justin Anthony. Indeed, a long, low-slung linen-covered sofa with a pleated skirt and a pair of curvaceous chairs in complementary neutral fabrics create a cozy conversation area. “Because the room is a box and the reveals are hard and lineal, we wanted the furniture to have soft, feminine curves,” says WolfAnthony. A woven chandelier in a burnt orange hue adds “a bit of juxtaposition and unexpectedness,” she says. That’s also the case for the dark elements throughout, which include a round cocktail table with a smoked-glass top and a bespoke bar cart underneath a modern oil painting rendered in a dark, monochromatic palette. “Without those elements, the room might feel too fluffy,” she says. “This reinforces that while it’s soft and feminine, it’s not just cotton candy.” —Tate Gunnerson
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CHANDELIER Christopher Boots through R Hughes DINING TABLE Paul+ PAIR OF ANTIQUE CHAIRS A. Tyner Antiques SHAGREEN-COVERED CONSOLE Jerry Pair DINING CHAIRS FABRIC Romo SCONCES Jim Thompson CUSTOM HIDE RUG Kyle Bunting DRAPERY FABRIC Romo, fabricated by The Drapery Room MIRRORS Mrs. Howard PEDESTALS Foxglove Antiques & Galleries LARGE GLASS HURRICANE, CRYSTAL BOWL, BRONZE FACE, ANTIQUE ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING, GHOSTLY FIGURE ETCHINGS, ELYSE DEFOOR VIA DORSO “VELATO II” M/M Townhouse PORTRAIT Bastiaan Woudt through Jackson Fine Art ARTWORK and SCULPTURE Kimo Minton, Martin Whist, Marie-Cecile Aptel, Isabelle Melchior, Auguste Garufi, Russell Whiting PAINT Pearly White by Sherwin-Williams
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Designer Whitney Ray balanced the tailored dining room with character-driven pieces, starting at the dramatic quartz crystal chandelier. “The way that the light filters through the crystals is so beautiful,” she says. The oversize brass chandelier and tall Venetian plaster ceiling stirred her to create a gallery wall inspired by a recent trip to Rome. She took a modern approach to the displays she saw in century-old Italian villas with clean lines and pieces that evoked a soulful feel. “Our dining room design reflects an artistic approach, not only in the wall art, but also in the detail of the rug and the abstract take of a traditional dining table and chairs,” says the designer. The restrained neutral scheme is accented with deep purple fabric on the velvet skirted dining chairs and silk seats on the antique chairs. Above the slim, shagreen-covered console, photographer Bastiaan Woudt’s large-scale portrait of a woman provides another powerful moment. —Lori Johnston
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