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Home Sweet Home “HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS.” It’s a common phrase meaning that our homes are a central place in our lives—where we rest our heads, nourish our bodies and make fond memories with loved ones. It’s the epicenter of our worlds, where we start and end each day, and where we keep our most prized possessions.

MARCH 2019 PUBLISHER

Colleen Nilan | colleen.nilan@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Kate Riley

This month, we bring you our Home issue, which is full of ideas for creating the best environment wherever you call home. We teamed up with one of our favorite Midtown interior designers, Stephanie Andrews, along with her talented group to show us what’s new for home decor in 2019. With springtime upon us, there’s no better time for a little DIY project!

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Sue Baldani, Kate Riley CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Joy Marie Photography, Thery Jean

In this issue we also take a look at the design of some Midtown practices. To many, the office is the home away from home, and these important spaces are warm and inviting. Whether it’s artwork well-chosen or color schemes to create a relaxing and calming environment, much goes into designing these important spaces.

We hope this issue inspires you to appreciate the place you call home—both your personal dwelling and our shared community—whether you’ve just moved or it’s a place your family has occupied for generations.

Here’s to home sweet home!

Colleen Nilan, Publisher Colleen.Nilan@lifestylepubs.com

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MARCH 2019

FEATURES 18 Modern Midtown Style at 999 Peachtree Midtown Center for Advanced Periodontics, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry

24 J5 = Juniper and 5th New Luxury in Midtown

26 Home Decor Trends in 2019

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30 Dr. Rudderman Moves into Midtown

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THE FIRST THING PEOPLE NOTICE ABOUT YOU

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Board Certified in Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery 999 Peachtree Street #710 Atlanta, Georgia 30309 (404) 876-4867 midtownperioatl.com Brock Pumphrey D MD and A be Shuster DDS

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DR. RUDDERMAN WELCOMES NATE VOWELS, AESTHETICIAN, TO MIDTOWN LOCATION Nate is a board-certified licensed aesthetician and has more than18 years of hands-on on experience

ATLANTIS STATION EXPANSION A new office tower is underway as construction began recently in the ever-expanding Atlantic Station foothold. Atlantic Yards, developed by Hines, is scheduled for completion in 2020.

and advanced training in medical aesthetics. He has

The first phase of Atlantic Yards’s construction will

acquired the advanced training and licensing as an

feature a three-story parking deck, topped with two

Assistant Laser Practitioner for the State of Georgia

office towers. The $189 million-plus project will be

Medical Board. Dr. Rudderman is excited to have him

located on 17th Street and the Connector. Also

as an asset to the new medical spa in Midtown. As a

in the works is a 20,000-square-foot street-level

specialized medical aesthetician at Dr. Rudderman's

structure for restaurant and retail endeavors. Hines

office, you can be sure to receive expert advice and

is currently also developing T3 West Midtown. T3

treatments from Nate that are customized to your

refers to the Timber, Transit and Technology design

unique skincare needs. Nate is available Monday

of the 230,000-square-foot office space scheduled

through Friday from 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

for a September opening. Framed with nothing but timber, the modern, seven-story structure will be the second of its kind in the U.S. by Hines.

SCOOTER REGULATIONS The Atlanta City Council recently approved rules requiring scooter companies to prevent the popular form of Midtown transportation from being randomly placed on city sidewalks. In addition, permits will need to be obtained to operate the businesses. The city now requires scooters be parked upright on sidewalks in a manner that allows pedestrians five feet of space. Safety concerns were also discussed regarding helmets, speed limits and education of local laws.

Rebecca Serna, executive director for the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition, told the council she shared some of the safety concerns regarding electric scooters. But Rebecca said the riders

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MIDTOWN CENTER FOR ADVANCED PERIODONTICS, COSMETIC AND IMPLANT DENTISTRY ARTICLE SUE BALDANI | PHOTOGRAPHY THERY JEAN

CRISTINA PUMPHREY HAS ALWAYS BEEN INTER-

Dentistry, is a showcase. Located at 999 Peachtree St.,

ESTED IN THE ARTS. When it came time for her to pick

it’s right in the heart of Midtown.

a major in college, she chose interior design since this was a profession she knew she would enjoy.

“Midtown is a fun and vibrant area, and my style is contemporary/modern,” Cristina says.

Later on, she and a friend, Ursula Holly, who lives in

Since the practice is located in such a lively area,

Tallahassee, Florida, would start C’Décor, their very own

she wanted to go with bold designs. The walls and

design business. Ursula is so talented, Cristina says, that

doors are white, with black trim and dark floors, so the

her home was featured in Architectural Digest. The two

artwork really needed to stand out. It’s really bright and

worked together often until marriage and children con-

funky, she explains, which she feels is a good fit with the

sumed most of their time and energy, leaving little for

neighborhood. Some of the artwork is shaped liked surf-

the business. Now, it’s more of a hobby for both of them.

boards and made of acrylic glass, and another piece is

However, Cristina was able to use her interior design

constructed in a 3D pattern. These are not your standard

background once again when her husband, Dr. Brock

rectangular painted canvases. Hanging on the wall in

Pumphrey, renewed his office lease and was given

the X-ray area is a huge skull. She wasn’t sure how that

some funds to freshen up the place. Cristina took on the

would go over, but patients think it’s great.

challenge and decided to give the office a whole new

“I wanted to do something fun and modern and

look. Today, her husband’s practice, Midtown Center

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It’s super bright,” she says.

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She found a lot of it at Atlanta’s Mart where designers can go to find all sorts of treasures. She will also sometimes go to the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center, which is

“ M o d e r n i s h av i n g a b i g c o m e b a c k . I n At l a n ta , a l o t o f t h e n e w b u i l d i n g s a r e u lt r a- m o d e r n , v e ry M i a m i .”

another great resource for designers.

“Modern is having a big comeback,” Cristina says. “In Atlanta, a lot of the new buildings are ultra-modern, very Miami.”

However, even though her style is contemporary and she gravitates more toward the clean, streamlined look, she feels that there are really beautiful ways of doing traditional design.

“What’s in and out is all relative,” she says.

She tries not to follow super trends, because then she’s just setting herself up for being outdated within 10 years. Cristina likes to mix it up. She doesn’t think having one solid style is very interesting.

One thing she has noticed recently is that designers will buy a really cool antique piece and refurbish it to make it look more new-age. Since antique furniture was built so well, and it’s really hard to find good solid furniture nowadays. Giving it an updated look is a great way to make it fit while being functional.

Cristina had a great time redoing her husband’s office and gets a lot of satisfaction from knowing how much he and his patients enjoy it. She and Brock, who met in college in Tallahassee, have been married for close to eight years, have two children—Brock Jr., 6 and Pierce, 4—and live in the Buckhead area.

One day, when the children are older, Cristina hopes to be able to give more time to her and Ursula’s interior decorating business. Until then, she’ll enjoy going into her husband’s office and seeing the beautiful transformation she has made.

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CRISTINA’S DESIGN TIPS »

DECLUTTER. The first thing you

should do is put things away. Finding a spot for everything will give the room a clean, fresh look.

»

USE NATURAL MUTED TONES FOR

WALLS AND FURNITURE. For fun pops of color, use throw pillows or throws. If you’re going to buy something really funky, try not to spend too much money on it because you’ll likely get tired of it after a while. You can get then get rid of it without feeling guilty. Afterward, you will once again be left with that original blank slate and can change it up according to your new style or current trends. Cristina says this is what she did with the office and the same thing she does with her own home. Her furniture is gray, white and taupe, so that way she can reinvent it whenever she wants.

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IF YOU HAVE CHILDREN AND/OR

PETS, COVER YOUR FURNITURE AND WALLS WITH FABRICS AND PAINT THAT YOU CAN WIPE OFF. Also, avoid white and keep fabrics on the darker side which will camouflage stains. Look for places that offer COM (customer’s own material.) There are stores in Atlanta where you can buy unfinished furniture and then pick out the fabric you want on it, either in that store or from another one. This way, you can get easy-toclean and durable fabric on the furniture that fits your room and style.

»

HAVE FRESH FLOWERS IN THE

HOUSE. A bouquet is a great design tool and lends color and beauty to any room.

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J5 =

JUNIPER AND 5TH NEW LUXURY IN MIDTOWN

PAULINE MILLER ARRIVED IN ATLANTA IN 1985 AND

to relay the construction components that provide those benefits

BECAME ENAMORED WITH IT. With a background in advertis-

and build confidence in the product and in the builder. It’s very

ing and marketing, she decided to set up shop and put her skills

different from a general brokerage, and Pauline and her team work

to use in her new city.

with their agents to help them develop these skills.

After selling condos for a number of years, she founded Brightstar | Compass in 2010.

“I have had the great fortune of being associated with many of the

One of the big projects they are involved in right now is the new J5 condominiums being built in Midtown. Started in the fall of 2018, it’s one of the first being built in many years.

new and converted condominium communities in Atlanta, and I have

“Demand is so high now and supply is so low that it’s prime time

worked with builders exclusively with new homes throughout all the

to build, and Midtown has always had the strongest demand for

different neighborhoods in Atlanta since 1990,” she says.

condos,” Pauline says.

Pauline has thus been able to focus her attention on learning the business of new construction development.

She says people want the free and easy lifestyle that comes from living close to vibrant and active communities. Buyers will be

Her agents at Brightstar | Compass not only have real estate

a five-minute walk from beautiful Piedmont Park, the Beltline and

backgrounds but also have strong sales training. Because most of

Ponce City Market. Peachtree Street and great restaurants and

their sales are made before the product is built, Pauline stresses

shopping are literally a block away.

that they really have to be able to convey the nuances of each proj-

J5 was designed around what people are looking for and that

ect and the benefits of new home ownership. The agents also have

doesn’t exist now. For example, they feature larger, private terraces

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J5

that can function as another room and can be used nine months out of the year in Atlanta.

Also, according to Pauline, instead of having one giant club room, they separated out many different areas so it’s designed like a big cruise ship. There’s a great sky terrace with a kitchen for small, intimate parties and great views of Midtown.

Another kitchen can also be found down by the pool, so residents can have summer pool parties with their friends and families.

“The beautiful pool has nice shaded areas too and designed where each of the little areas is intimate, so you’re always going to feel like you’re sort of in your own home and not just in a big complex,” Pauline says.

For something a little quieter, there’s a huge, beautiful green courtyard with comfortable seating and hammocks so residents can feel like they’re in their own little park. For fun, there is also a room with a pool table.

Inside the condos, there are wide-open floor plans with well-appointed kitchens and J5

bathrooms. It’s a very modern design, but buyers will be able to bring their own style, whether contemporary or traditional.

Pauline reports that $33 million in sales have already been made. J5 is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2019, and people will be able to move in soon after.

If interested in this property or to find out more about Brightstar | Compass, call Pauline Miller at 404.281.3744. To see a video and get more information about J5, visit OwnJ5.com.

P a ul i n e M ill e r

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Well-adorned walls

WE TEAMED UP WITH MIDTOWN INTERIOR DESIGNER STEPHANIE ANDREWS AND HER TALENTED GROUP AT BALANCE DESIGN TO GET SOME IDEAS ABOUT WHAT'S NEW FOR HOME DECOR IN 2019.

WELL-ADORNED WALLS Bold, colorful wallpaper layered with fun and unique art makes a space sophisticated but approachable. Try this in a dining room, bedroom, library—really pretty much anywhere!

CURVED SEATING In 2019, we’re looking for a little softness in design, and curved seating is like a visual hug. Nothing says “hey, hi, come sit down, relax, it’s all good” like a sofa that can gently cradle you. The best part about pieces like this?

They fit in so many styles!

MODERN PASTELS Pastels seem to flit in and out of fashion, but this color palette of mint, blush and mustard yellow is modern and refreshing. These hues are often utilized as support for darker and bolder colors, and we’re happy to give them their time to shine! Adorning a sleek, modern space with these softies will instantly transform the feel from harsh to happy.

DEEP, DARK CABINETRY As shades of green, navy and warm wood stake their claim as the new “neutrals,” we see more and more people venturing out from the classic all-gray or white kitchen and bath color palette. This migration toward adding a bit more depth and personality is seen on walls, built-ins and cabinetry.

MODERN ART DECO We’re talking extravagant architectural elements, mixed metals and luxe materials. Inspiration from the '20s has waltzed back into the design world with a modern attitude! This fresh mix creates an aura of opulence without stuffiness by allowing quirks and individuality to ARTICLE KATE RILEY

Home Decor Trends in 2019

shine through. Giving us the freedom to be as over-thetop and “extra” as we want to be, modern art deco is a bold way to ring in 2019.

STATEMENT TILE LAYOUTS We love a striking statement tile, but sometimes it can be scary to go all out with color. Not to worry! This doesn’t mean you’re relegated to same old, same old looks for your kitchen or bathroom. A fun way to get creative with tile is playing with the layout. Chevron or herringbone patterns are always a cool go-to, but we’re really loving multiple directions, varying sizes and bold grout.

Let's talk about how this relates to the challenges of life in Midtown.

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Curved seating

Art Deco

SO MANY OF OUR MIDTOWN HOMES ARE BEING REMODELED

is updating your chandeliers and ceiling fans. Add a touch of

AND RENOVATED. WHAT IS YOUR BEST ADVICE FOR PEOPLE

weathered brass, or mix up the metals a bit so that not every-

OVERWHELMED AND STRESSED BY THAT PROCESS?

thing in the house is satin nickel.

Hire a designer that partners with you, gets to know your style and presents a "master plan" that you can work with at your speed and

WHAT WOULD YOU SAY IS "THE OUT WITH THE OLD" AND

within your budget.

"IN WITH THE NEW" TRENDS FOR 2019?

Out with the old is such a tricky question, because it stirs the

WHAT ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS THAT SHOULD

pot! At Balance Design, since we spend our days immersed in

BE REPLACED FIRST WHEN REDOING A HOME TO GIVE IT

thinking about looks, trends and spaces, I think we find we can

A 2019 FACELIFT?

get bored more easily than most people who are not constantly

Paint and wallpaper are the biggest impact items that can

thinking about it. That being said, we are seeing an end to gray

transform a home. Change the wall color, and your art and

interior walls, industrial furniture, Edison bulb light fixtures and

furniture will look completely different. Another facelift item

dark stained furniture.

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Dark cabinets

Local art

Modern kitchen

KITCHENS ARE THE MAINSTAY OF MOST FAMILY

ARTWORK IS IMPORTANT TO MIDTOWN

HOMES. WHAT DO YOU SEE AS THE EVOLUTION OF THE

HOMEOWNERS. HOW SHOULD WE CHOOSE WHAT

KITCHEN SPACE THAT WE SHOULD PREPARE FOR?

PIECES ADORN OUR WALLS?

Upper cabinets are really getting re-thought. So many of the

We like to show our clients local art and then introduce them to

kitchens that we are designing are being removed. In addition,

the artists so that they can have a story to tell about the art when

the countertops are going up the walls for a clean, no-grout

someone admires it. This is good for the client as well as helps sup-

backsplash. These rooms are looking more like other rooms in the

port our local artists. Whenever possible, we suggest local, original

home, less like kitchens.

art and handmade local accessories.

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ARTICLE KATE RILEY | PHOTOGRAPHY THERY JEAN

D r. R u d d e r m a n Moves into Midown 30

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THE RUDDERMANS ARE NO STRANGERS TO THE MIDTOWN COMMUNITY. Having met who would one day be his future wife, Jennifer, in New York, Randy had to convince his bride to head south to Atlanta. That was two decades ago, and she was looking for the urban style of life she loved. She found it in Midtown, and that is where decided to call their new home and where they have resided ever since.

Even back then, they loved the ability to walk to dinner and the park. It was much different 20 years ago than it is today, Dr. Rudderman says, but they always loved the sense of community, the arts and the spirit of their neighborhood.

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This is one of the main reasons Dr. Rudderman wanted to expand his practice in his neighborhood. When he learned that Northside was opening a prominent medical facility, he knew it was a natural expansion of his practice. Since 1989, Dr. Rudderman has been in private plastic surgery practice in Atlanta, focusing on the full range of aesthetic procedures: eyelid surgery, breast augmentation and breast lifts, liposuction, abdominoplasty, facelifts and facial reconstruction, among others.

Dr. Rudderman’s research and practice, together with the influence of his wife, Jennifer, a fashion designer who is the founder and CEO of a highly successful line of fine jewelry, have led him to view the role of plastic surgery in a manner that allows him to connect with his patients in a unique way.

Dr. Rudderman believes that to give the best advice regarding plastic surgery, the surgeon must understand and balance the patient’s desire, body frame and genetics, along with both patient lifestyle and the culture of fashion.

“Fashions in clothing and plastic surgery share the same basic purpose: to modify, conceal and accentuate, in keeping with the trends of the time,” he says.

“The plastic surgeon must seek a precise balance for each patient. On the one hand, procedures performed should be in concert with fashion-driven cultural norms, while remaining sensitive to how both those norms, and the patient’s body, will change over time. Changes to conform to fashion, however, should not conflict with the natural form in any way.”

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is the largest annual event of its kind

DOGGIE DASH AND 5K

World Congress Center. The show

in the Southeast and the largest consumer show held at the Georgia features hundreds of new cars, light

Piedmont Park

Doggie

Dash

and

5K

begins

trucks, vans and sport utility vehicles.

and ends at the Promenade in

DAFFODIL DAY

Piedmont Park, with a 1-mile ver-

22–24

Oakland Cemetery

sion for puppies. The 5K event has

In partnership with the Georgia Daffodil

awards in age divisions for both

Society, Historic Oakland Foundation

men and women. You are also

presents Daffodil Day. Enjoy a day

welcome without a dog. Hosted by

in Oakland’s Victorian gardens with

the Piedmont Park Conservancy

Georgia’s largest home show fea-

guided walks, garden presentations, a

this event benefits Piedmont Park

tures more than 350 home-improve-

cut-flower display, dialogue with local

Dog Parks.

ment vendors. Exhibitors cover every

activities and more. Daffodil Day is free and open to the public. All proceeds from Daffodil Day benefit Historic Oakland Foundation’s gardens team.

SPRING ATLANTA HOME SHOW Cobb Galleria Centre

aspect of your home inside and

daffodil and gardens experts, children’s

15–17

out. Includes speakers and celebri-

AMERICAN CRAFT SHOW

30–31

ties in the industry.

Cobb Galleria Centre

7–17

Meet and shop more than 230 of the

ATLANTA JEWISH MUSIC FESTIVAL

country. Juried showcase of talented

best jewelry, clothing, furniture and home decor artists from around the

BROOKHAVEN CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL Blackburn Park

Atlanta

emerging artists. The "Let's Make"

The fifth annual Brookhaven Cherry

As the largest Jewish music festival

program features a variety of local

Blossom Festival will feature live

in the South, Atlanta Jewish Music

artisans who provide demonstra-

entertainment, an artist market fea-

Festival shares and celebrates Jewish

tions, tastings and hands-on activi-

turing 100 regional artisans, a Kidz

heritage

ties for all to experience.

Zone, a Classic Car Show and a

through

quality

music

and artistic experiences. AJMF's resounding annual Spring Festival showcases artists who best reflect the rich cultural heritage and contributions Jewish people have made to the world of music. AtlantaJMF.org

food court. Kicked off by a Peachtree

16

Road Race qualifier. The artist market

ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE

mixed media, photography, folk art

includes handmade items featuring jewelry, pottery, paintings, yard art, and so much more.

Peachtree Street Midtown

The

34

ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW

Georgia World Congress Center

best of New Orleans with oysters, crawfish and your favorite bever-

20–24

Atlanta

St.

Patrick's

Day

9

Parade

ATLANTA BRUNCH FESTIVAL

enthusiasts, plus giant balloons,

We are always accepting submissions

floats and marching bands. The

for events you'd like to see included

Atlantic Station

parade travels south in Midtown

in our Calendar section. Submissions

The festival will celebrate some of

on Peachtree Street from 15th

are accepted via the Contact Us tab at

the best restaurants in the brunch

Street NE to Fifth Street NE.

MidtownLifestylePubs.com.

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dancers,

has

more

than

musicians and

2,000 Irish

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