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ony Purvis fell in love with interior design in his late 20s while working at a furniture store—one of his many gigs in between jobs as a musical theater actor. In his 30s, he went back to school to pursue his passion. In 2012, he graduated from Florida State University with a Master of Fine Arts in interior design. After spending nine years working in interior design, most recently as studio director and senior designer at Carson Guest, he became the new associate chair of interior design at SCAD Atlanta in September. “I want to help others have that spark of joy that I had. I thought the best way to bring value to any future student was to practice, so I immersed myself in the profession,” says Purvis, who earned a National Council for Interior Design Qualifi-
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cation certification and served on the board of American Society of Interior Designers Georgia. An ASID Georgia board member for the last five years, Purvis was the organization’s 2021 president. Through ASID, Purvis got to know the SCAD faculty who are now his colleagues. In his new role, Purvis looks forward to shaping the next generation of interior designers through education. “The world is your oyster when you’re a student. Their enthusiasm, creativity and curiosity are very rewarding to work with as a teacher,” he says. “Our industry is constantly changing, and SCAD is willing to dream big and make things happen. You don’t always find that opportunity at large institutions.” As one of the eight original degree
n Buckhead has a new destination for exquisite florals. Atlanta florist Mary Delia Poynter now offers full-service floral design for events, seasonal flower pot arrangements and home decor in Buckhead’s Lucy’s Market, a one-stop-shop for locally prepared foods, fresh produce and gifts. Shop M. Delia Designs for Lucy’s Market in person at 56 E. Andrews Drive and online at lucysmarket.com.
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program offerings at SCAD, interior design is one of the university’s highest enrolled programs across the school’s global locations in Savannah; Atlanta; Lacoste, France; and SCADnow, a virtual program. The SCAD undergraduate and graduate interior design programs have garnered more No. 1 rankings than any other university, earning the top spots in DesignIntelligence’s “Best Architecture and Design Schools” for the seventh time since 2008. “The breadth of the resources SCAD provides for our students, in my experience, is unparalleled,” Purvis says. “The No. 1 resource is our teaching faculty. All my colleagues are highly skilled designers who love the art of teaching. We are constantly working together to fine tune and calibrate our student experience.” n
n Gear up for a busy spring season at the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center. Digital Day, exploring the intersection of technology and design, takes place on March 9. From March 23-25, the public can shop high-end furnishings at discounted prices at ADAC’s Spring Sample Sale. From April 26-28, Design ADAC pays tribute to interior designers, showrooms, architects and more through three days
Channel Jay Gatsby in this Lucy Chair, part of celebrity interior designer Brigette Romanek’s first furniture collection with Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams. Handcrafted in North Carolina, the chair is part of the Lucy collection that aims to balance architecture, high fashion and Art Deco curves in its distinctive pieces. Featuring two rows of tube-like cushioning and a wood frame with angled legs, the chair is available to customize in hundreds of fabrics and more than 20 wood finishes. The collection also includes a sofa and right- or left-arm day beds. Starting at $3,727. Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams 404.869.1770 mgbwhome.com @mgbwhome
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of seminars and events. For more information, visit adacatlanta.com. n Known for its trendy, low-cost clothing, Forever 21 recently expanded into the home category. From fuzzy throw pillows and rainbow keyboard covers to tie-dye inspired soap dispensers, HOME at Forever 21’s decor for every room is priced between $3 and $65. forever21.com
