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PICTURE PERFECT Phoebe Howard’s light and bright approach to decorating serves as the ideal backdrop for a family’s contemporary art collection

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60 COUNTRY CHIC Architect D. Stanley Dixon and designer Nancy Warren create a new vision of refined rustic living WRITTEN BY ALISON MILLER

70 MATTHEW QUINN’S 25 TOP KITCHEN

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2012 KITCHEN OF THE YEAR WINNERS These four kitchens carry a level of comfort and sophistication that rivals any other room in the house WINTER WONDERS Our first-ever cozy compendium to winter reveals the season’s ultimate guide to living in style

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CALENDAR Alan Avery Art Company celebrates its 30th anniversary and Spotlight on Art makes its return to Phipps Plaza’s Saks Fifth Avenue NAOMI Our favorite style savant shares her resolutions for the new year FOOD NEWS The first-ever Roswell Restaurant Week; In conversation with the owner of Inman Park’s new Barcelona Restaurant & Wine Bar ETC. Marcia candidly recalls her bygone kitchens of yore

TIPS One of the city’s leading design gurus reveals his tried-and-true recipe for achieving kitchen bliss

ROOMS WITH A VIEW Paul Bates and Jeremy Corkern create an airy pied-a-terre for a couple in the process of downsizing WRITTEN BY ELIZABETH RALLS

IN EVERY ISSUE 4 Editor’s Letter 87 Ad Index & Web Links

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80 BALANCED BEAUTY Form meets function at the charming cottage office of interior designer Barbara Westbrook WRITTEN BY ALISON MILLER 2

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Welcome, Twenty Twelve. In the ﬁrst of a two-part series—dubbed “The State of Atlanta Style,” if you will—I’m devoting my editor’s page to the voices of the local design community so that you can hear, ﬁrsthand, their accounts of what’s happening in our city as we embark on a new year. This month, our experts answer four questions on where we are and what’s ahead. Below are excerpts from the survey, which you can read in its entirety on our website, atlantahomesmag.com/2012trends, beginning January 1. Happy new year. Clinton Smith Editorial Director twitter.com/clintonrsmith

WHERE DO YOU SEE LOCAL DESIGN HEADED IN 2012?

• “‘Less is more’ is making a comeback. We are realizing that we need fewer objects, but with the right approach they can still make a dramatic statement.” —Michael Habachy, Habachy Designs • “Folks are looking for happier spaces with a bit of humor—inventions or contraptions like parts and pieces put together with Victorian romance. When combined, these repurposed elements can be romantic.” —Susan Ferrier, McAlpine, Booth & Ferrier Interiors • “People in the South have always put an emphasis on their homes, regardless of the economy, and I’m beginning to see renewed interest in items that have lasting value, both new and old. The mix of the two seems to be pleasing to almost everyone now.” —Carole Weaks, C. Weaks Interiors

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• “Infused with color!” —Barbara Heath, The Mercantile • “Conservative or totally nuts; safe and clubby and lovely; or on the edge with new introductions in the world of furniture design, textile design, art and technology design.” —John Oetgen, Oetgen Design DESIGN-WISE, WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE MORE OF?

• “I always like to see designers push the envelope and do the unexpected! That’s our job; why not take a chance?” —Kay Douglass, South of Market • “I would deﬁnitely like to see more artisanal and handmade materials, as well as furnishings made from green and recycled materials.” —Michael Habachy • “The unexpected, whether it’s by using unique hard-toﬁnd pieces or arranging rooms in less traditional ways. We do not live the way

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we did 50 years ago, and it would be refreshing to see that acknowledged. We also have a history of industry that is now ﬁnding its way into our hearts and spaces in a nostalgic way.” —Susan Ferrier • “Beautifully crafted products that are made in America.” —Carole Weaks • “Less nostalgia, more forward thinking, and less catalog garbage. More custom design and an emphasis on quality—less industrial, more polished.” —John Oetgen • “More experimentation and more individualism. Design should be fun!” —Capella Kincheloe, Capella Kincheloe Interior Design • “Green products with high style. Over the past few years, consumers have become aware of being ‘green.’ I would like to see more manufacturers design products that incorporate the integrity of being ‘green’ but

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WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH KITCHENS AND BATHS?

IN A WORD (OR TWO OR THREE), HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE CURRENT STATE OF ATLANTA DESIGN AS WE MOVE INTO 2012?

• “There’s deﬁnitely a trend

• “Comfortable … but ready

to the commercial kitchen, restaurant kitchen, bistro kitchen, farmhouse kitchen— for some reason, kitchens always need a theme.” —John Oetgen • “In baths, we’re incorporating recycled materials: vintage sinks, faucets and lighting, as well as new textures in tile.” —Vivian Bencich, IIDA, Square Feet Studio • “Shiny lacquer ﬁnishes, plaster, verre eglomise and glass-beaded papers for the bath.” —Raymond Goins, RL Goins Studio • “Kitchens are more seamlessly integrated into the home; plus, there’s been an introduction of more soft ﬁnishes with fabrics, sofas and even antique carpets.” —Capella Kincheloe

for a shake-up!” —Vivian Bencich • “Smart!” —Michael Habachy • “Transitioning … morphing … redeﬁning itself.” —Susan Ferrier • “Hungry … for more!” —Raymond Goins • “Eager, exciting, fun, nostalgic, comfortable and thirsty.” —John Oetgen • “Optimistic. There is a whole feeling of change— people are not afraid to go for it.” —Barry Hutner, Parc Monceau

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Ahead of the CURVE A smartly designed modern kitchen balances sleek style and a mix of materials for a visually stunning space THIS KITCHEN DEFINITELY MAKES A STATEMENT. DID THE

Mary Kathryn Timoney: The client, architect Alex Paulson, knew he wanted an edgy and modern space with organic elements to visually soften it. He also wanted to delineate between the kitchen and breakfast areas, and have a place to entertain, serve and set up a bar— without interfering with the main cooking and prep areas. WHAT WAS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE? There is a large, 13-foot rectangular island in the room that was too far from the sink to make it an efficient work area. Also, the “organic” feel doesn’t come naturally when you’re working in a very rectilinear space. HOW DID YOU HOMEOWNER KNOW EXACTLY WHAT HE WANTED?

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Yes, it is so lush and green outside and Alex wanted the same feeling inside, which is why we brought in the stone wall. Plus, we used other natural materials like the marble floor and the curved black walnut top on the island. The design is super modern but the organic elements soften it. TELL ME ABOUT THE CURVES IN THIS KITCHEN. We put in a curved, dropped ceiling to visually soften the space while creating a subtle distinction between the kitchen and breakfast areas. Curving the tall wall pulled the refrigerator and ovens closer to the island, and the flooring mirrors the curve in the ceiling and forces the island closer to the tall wall. SO THE CURVED FLOOR MAKES IT A MORE FUNCTIONAL KITCHEN? Definitely. The island is a cooking and prep area while the sink area is a cleaning zone. Next to the sink there’s a serving area with a dish pullout that makes it easy to go between the dishwasher and the serving area. WHY THE DIFFERENT LEVELS ON THE ISLAND? This way we didn’t have seams in the marble from trying to cover the whole island. The raised bar at the end is a perfect bar set-up, with an ice maker and wine storage unit, and it keeps guests out of the main work zone. Plus, the black walnut eating bar floats and keeps people from having to look at dirty dishes. STORAGE ISN’T A PROBLEM? Some is hidden, like a walk-in pantry to the left of the refrigerator. THERE ARE SO MANY DIFFERENT MATERIALS IN THE KITCHEN, YET

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The curved ceiling visually delineates the kitchen and the breakfast rooms. A client who’s an architect may seem daunting, but Paulson was “open-minded and enthusiastic,” says Timoney.

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“You can splurge on details in smaller spaces,” says Ili Nilsson of the solid wood cabinets and apothecarystyle glass cabinet doors. Nilsson designed a cabinet built to ﬁt a standard-size stackable washer and dryer. Mesh slide-out doors provide ventilation, which allows the machines to run when the doors are shut. The table and chairs in the breakfast room are antiques from a country farmhouse belonging to the homeowner’s family.

Fresh APPROACH A team of designers employ creative conﬁgurations to give this old house’s pint-sized kitchen airy cottage appeal Ili Nilsson: The client, Thomas McCullough, is single and wanted something that wasn’t frilly but not overly masculine, so it wouldn’t be hard to sell later. Basically, it needed to have broad appeal. We wanted to streamline the flow of the space and increase the natural light. Also, we had to pack a lot of function into a relatively small space. WHERE DID YOU START? The entire house was being remodeled, so our budget was limited. The first thing we did was determine what we could keep and what had to go. We wanted to save as much of the existing plumbing and electrical work as possible, but it wasn’t much. We were able to keep the “wet wall.” We moved the sink and dishwasher but the plumbing wasn’t moved. The rest had to be brought up to code. And the plumbing for the laundry and breakfast area is all new. DID YOU ADD ANY SPACE? No, we took over an area that was probably a poorly enclosed outdoor space. It was in complete disrepair and the whole thing had to be gutted. That’s now the breakfast area and adjacent laundry area. WHAT ABOUT THE LAYOUT? The entire flow is different. There was an opening TerraCotta Properties to the bedroom and hall where the refrigerator is Architecture and Interiors now. It was completely unnecessary, so we closed it Ili Nilsson and enlarged the opening that had the old swinging, Architecture Luly Melarti Construction Manager double doors leading from the kitchen to the dining Maurie Hullender room—you know, back when the host just came Construction through the doors with serving platters, so no one Darren Gladieux ever saw anything messy like the actual cooking or Construction Daniel Huertas prep work. That now opens up to the laundry and breakfast room. So the kitchen was L-shaped and now it’s one open space. HOW DID YOU MAKE THE MOST OUT OF THE SPACE YOU WERE GIVEN? We maximized the cabinetry, taking it up to the ceiling. The shelves are full extension pull-outs. The built-in bench in the breakfast area has storage on the bottom and in back; it’s 12 inches deep behind the pillows. After we draw plans, we actually give them to the client with little stickies to mark where they will put their dishes, cooking utensils, etc. This way we know there is room for everything before we ever start construction. LOVE THE SMALL PANTRY IN THE WALL. Yes, it had been a window into the bathroom, so we had a choice of closing it up or doing something with it. We decided to celebrate the fact that this was an old house. It’s very shallow, about eight inches deep inside. We also added the beadboard to give it more cottage appeal than the existing brick did. WHAT ABOUT THE ISLAND? It is hard-wired and holds the microwave. It’s very functional. He can get ingredients from the fridge and do prep work on the island, then move on to the stove. WHAT WAS THE GOAL FOR THIS REMODEL?

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Personal SPACE Polished stainless steel, Calacatta Gold marble and mirror panels add sparkle to the kitchen of this glamorous young professional WHAT WAS THE FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS? Robin Pittman: To open up the space, we pulled back the existing walls between the cabinet and storage area as far as we could. WHAT WAS YOUR BIGGEST CHALLENGE? The home is in a high-rise, so we were limited in our construction. Basically, we couldn’t move any existing plumbing or electrical. So we concealed the plumbing from the sink wall behind paneling, behind the base cabinets and counter cabinets. WHEN WAS THE ORIGINAL KITCHEN BUILT? Probably when Reagan was in office. It was definitely time for an update. WHAT WAS THE HOMEOWNER LOOKING TO ACCOMPLISH WITH THE NEW KITCHEN? The homeowner is Jula Jane, a young successful businesswoman who travels a great deal for work. She wanted a kitchen where she would feel comfortable entertaining friends and clients. She also wanted it to reflect her personal style. WHAT’S HER STYLE? An updated, somewhat glamorous look suits her. HOW DID YOU ACHIEVE THAT? The polished stainless steel hood with its banding detail adds a little sparkle, as do the three-sided mirror panels. 18

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Materials like the Calacatta Gold marble backsplash and countertops have a clean feel. WHAT ARE YOUR SECRETS TO MAKING A SMALL SPACE LOOK OPEN AND AIRY? A light color palette makes a room feel bright and open, and the tile backsplash is taken to the ceiling, which draws the eye upward so the ceiling seems higher. The three-sided mirrors on the cabinetry reflect light from the living room windows and make the space seem larger. SO THE MIRRORS WORK IN A COUPLE OF WAYS. Yes. They helped the space look bigger, hid the plumbing and added a touch of glamour. WHERE’S THE ALL-IMPORTANT REFRIGERATOR? It’s hidden behind a panel to the left of the microwave. Again, we couldn’t make any electrical changes, so it is in the same place it was before. But we put in a 27-inch Sub-Zero that’s perfect for Jane since she is single and travels a lot. SO SHE HAS PLENTY OF STORAGE SPACE? Yes, she has a ton of storage. The counter cabinetry helps by making room for the stainless hood. She uses kidney corner pull-out shelving for pantry storage and the cabinet above the microwave is storage, too. PHOTOGRAPHED BY DAVID CHRISTENSEN

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The range and two sinks are the only visible appliances in this kitchen, which is the ďŹ rst room the owners and their guests see when they step off the elevator into their high-rise residence.

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Crown JEWEL A well-appointed penthouse kitchen sets the tone for luxurious living WHAT WAS YOUR GOAL WHEN DESIGNING THIS KITCHEN? Matthew Quinn: The

client wanted a beautiful space that integrated into the rest of the home and was comfortable for two. You see the kitchen as soon as you step off the elevator. We wanted it to look more like a finely detailed living room. WHAT WERE SOME ELEMENTS THE CLIENT WANTED TO INCORPORATE? The Calacatta Viola marble countertop was the only “must have” in the space; it was the color inspiration for the entire room. The homeowners are true believers in assembling a collaborative team and taking the best from each member. The architect, Oliver Carter, designed the gorgeous groin vault ceiling. The interior designer, Bill Stewart, selected the color palette, light fixtures and decorative hardware. I was responsible for first making the space function and, second, for adding the right amount of detail to the kitchen so that it became an extension of the architecture in the rest of the home. WAS THERE ANYTHING FROM THE ORIGINAL PLAN THAT DIDN’T MAKE THE FINAL CUT? Originally, we had all agreed on veneering the entire hood wall all the way to the ceiling in marble, but once the Viola was selected we knew that was going to be too busy, so we opted for the simple frame around the hood alcove. Also, we had first specified the 48-inch Wolf range but as the space became more and more elegant we figured out how to shift the kitchen slightly to tuck PHOTOGRAPHED BY DAVID CHRISTENSEN

the ovens behind retractable doors—next to a main structural column—while keeping the space symmetrical. MY EYE GOES RIGHT TO THE CHANDELIER. It’s metal and crystal, and it hangs from the center of the groin vault ceiling. The room is very symmetrical and the chandelier is the main axis. WHERE ARE THE APPLIANCES? The range top and two sinks are the only visible appliances. The scrolled fretwork over mirror paneling is the dominant element in the kitchen.The paneling conceals a full-size refrigerator, freezer, appliance alcove, pull-out pantries and double wall ovens. We even hid a structural column with the panels. The same design is on the glass cabinets and the island panels. TELL ME ABOUT THE FRETWORK DESIGN. I have a folder of pictures on my iPhone that contains nothing but windows and doors I have seen all over the world. This pattern was from an elevator door in Milan. IS THERE A DANGER OF REPEATING AN ELEMENT TOO MUCH IN A ROOM? Absolutely. This is successful because of the gorgeous ceiling, the monochromatic limestone floor, the painted walls and the neutral palette. WHAT ABOUT THE FURNITURE? The chairs are aluminum, and the table that extends out from the island is cherry. The kitchen is consistent with the rest of the home—traditional with modern elements thrown in. Details like the polished nickel hardware and the black nickel sconces (flanking the range top) add extra glitz. 23

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STYLE (kitchens) ABOUT OUR JUDGES Pam Goldstein (CKD) is one of 144 Certified Master Kitchen Bath Designers in the country. She is the owner of Master Kitchen Bath Designer, LLC, a company that specializes in kitchens and baths, as well as specialty rooms, space planning and organization. Her team works hands-on with clients from conception through construction. The foundation of MKBD’s greatness is not only excellent design, but also the collaborations and outreach to quality professionals for expert guidance. MKBD can help design, procure and select the best in the industry while negotiating reasonable expenditures for their clients. MKBD is also very philanthropic, supporting a various charity events throughout the year. Goldstein is active in public speaking and teaching at universities for continued education. Maria Nutt (ASID) is a graduate of Brenau University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in interior design. As owner and principal designer of McLaurin Interiors, Nutt has designed residential spaces throughout the Southeast. In 2011, she was selected as a Home of the Year winner by Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles and also received an ASID Design Excellence Award in the category of residential projects more than 3,500 square feet. McLaurin Interiors has participated in the Atlanta Symphony Decorator’s Show House for the past five years. Nutt’s work has been featured in numerous publications including the recently released book, Interiors Southeast.

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Todd Pritchett is a design principal at Todd Pritchett Design Studio. After studying architecture in Atlanta, he apprenticed with Norris & Lynch and later helped form Ken Lynch & Associates, before starting his own firm in 1994. Along with business partner Craig Dixon, Pritchett continues to quitely produce highly detailed custom architecture for homes and retreats. The duo’s range spans from historic renovations to new construction, and merges warm modern with clean-line traditional. Pritchett and Dixon work closely with every client on every project, from beginning to end. Their results have been recognized in the form of multiple kitchen and bath awards, featured publications and a nomination for the 2012 Urban Design Commission Awards. Kimberly Warren (NKBA)is a graduate of Purdue University with a degree in interior design. She’s a Certified Kitchen Designer and member of the National Kitchen and Bath Association. The NKBA certification is considered the gold standard in the industry and is achieved through years of experience, industry knowledge, examinations and ongoing continued education. With her independent design company, Frontier Enterprises, Warren brings commitment, knowledge and experience to the table, all while providing creative design solutions to any job—large or small. Having designed and sold more than 1,000 kitchens in over 19 years, Warren’s skills have been featured in Trends magazine and most recently the October 2011 cover of Atlanta Home Improvement.

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ern location in Doraville, carrying one of the largest selections of natural stone products as well as an extensive array of other quality kitchen and bath products. 2684 Peachtree Sq., Doraville 30360. (770) 2200010; tritonstone.com >> True Source Home Specialties has moved less than a mile away from its previous digs to a significantly larger showroom, introducing flooring services to its list of specialties that already includes cabinetry, closets and wine cellars. 1935 Delk Industrial Blvd., Suite E, Marietta 30067. (770) 935-8899; truesourcehome.com >> Rao Design Studio’s new look includes a sleek SieMatic cabinetry display. 938 Peachtree St. NE, Suite 150, Atlanta 30309. (404) 815-5655; raodesignstudio.com >> Insidesign has renovated its showroom and added Habersham Cabinetry to its lineup that still includes the popular Crystal Cabinetry. 1231 Ashford Crossing, #100, Atlanta 30346. (770) 673-0721; myinsidesign.com >> Kitchen industry veterans Billy Reeves and Robbie Baron’s Founders Kitchen & Bath Inc., formerly Canac Kitchens of Georgia, Inc., has revamped its 3,000-square-foot space with new displays

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from cabinet lines such as Aristokraft, Decora and Elmwood. The Alpharetta showroom continues to be one of the industry’s largest sources for kitchen products. 1755 Founders Pkwy., Alpharetta 30009. (770) 752-8118; handcraftedcabinetry.biz >> Poggenpohl Atlanta has built new displays at its stylish showroom in the Terminus 100 Building. 3280 Peachtree Rd., Suite 125, Atlanta 30305. (404) 816-7275; atlanta.poggenpohl.com >> Leading North Atlanta companies Inspirations Kitchen & Bath, Premier Surfaces, Plumbing Distributors, Inc. and Traditions in Tile, all located off Exit 12 on State Route 400, have collaborated to form a one-stop shopping destination entity called The GA 400 Design District. Among their offerings are cabinetry, tile, granite countertops, appliances, plumbing fixtures, lighting, design services and more. (404) 405-5219; ga400designdistrict.com >> Atlanta’s Fortune Company is now the city’s exclusive distributor of Grothouse Lumber, a prominent leader in custom wood countertops. (404) 391-6935; glumber.com >> In early 2012, Buckhead will welcome a new Sub-Zero/Wolf showroom on the second floor of the Terminus 100 Building. The state-of-the-art facility will boast the best of Sub-Zero and Wolf products in engaging displays. 3280 Peachtree Rd., Atlanta 30305. (404) 661-5182; subzero.com

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Winter WONDERS The Season’s Ultimate Guide to Living in Style In our first-ever cozy compendium to winter, a bevy of the city’s ultimate insiders open up their little black books (and power up their iPhones) to reveal more than 100 of their favorite finds, secret sources and great getaways.

HENRI MATISSE’S “PERIWINKLES/ MOROCCAN GARDEN” FROM THE “PICASSO TO WARHOL” EXHIBIT AT THE HIGH MUSEUM OF ART

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I’ll be shopping at the Cathedral Antiques Show, and I’ll be shopping Smythson for my new diary. I’m one of the last people on earth who uses a book for an engagement calendar and diary. I always use Smythson, and I wait until after the year starts to get the sale prices. — Marcia Weber

YOU’LL FIND ME AT BUNGALOW CLASSIC, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, DREW LEWIS AND PATAGONIA. — Jason Moattar The Winter Antiques Show in New York City. — Robert Brown Henhouse Antiques for their post-Christmas ornament sale, Olive Juice for children’s

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clothing, Ann Mashburn for my clothing and Gus Mayer for shoes. I also plan to visit the many wonderful antiques shops of Atlanta‚ including the Galleries of Peachtree Hills, ADAC and Miami Circle, as well as Magazine and Royal streets in New Orleans‚ King Street in Charleston, and New York, Los Angeles and Birmingham. — Tammy Connor The new C. Wonder store in New York. — Jennifer Boles For clothes, Neiman Marcus, J. Crew, BCBG. For jewelry, Saks, my friend Carolyn Tyler and Beth Ann Boutique. For men, H. Stockton, Saks, Bloomingdales. For friends, Scott Antique Market, Beverly Bremer Silver Shop, Paper Affair. For children, Learning Express, Amazon, Gap Kids. — Sally Dorsey Aviary at Studioplex for Julie Hewett’s camellia balm. — Courtney Barnes

Where we’ll go to be inspired “CECIL BEATON: THE NEW YORK YEARS” EXHIBIT AT THE MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK. — Jennifer Boles I’m actually inspired everywhere I go but I’m really looking forward to being inspired by the beauty of Tortolla. — Michelle Larrabee-Martin

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ANN MASHBURN’S STYLISH WESTSIDE BOUTIQUE, ALONG WITH THE STORE’S POPULAR BALLET FLATS. AN ARRAY OF GLASS ACCESSORIES FROM ANTHROPOLOGIE.

I GO TO THE ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDEN TO BE INSPIRED BY ALL THAT GROWS SO BEAUTIFULLY THERE. IN WINTER, THE CONSERVATORY IS A MAGICAL PLACE FOR SOMEONE IN MY BUSINESS. ALSO, I LOVE WALKING TO THE HIGH MUSEUM AND RETURNING HOME WITH IMAGES OF THE PICTURES AND SHOWS IN MY HEAD. I ALWAYS BEGIN THE YEAR WITH A TRIP TO THESE TWO WONDERFUL ATLANTA INSTITUTIONS. ART INSPIRES ME AND JANUARY IS A GREAT TIME TO LOOK AT ART. I TRY TO CATCH THE NEW SHOWS AT ALL OF THE ATLANTA GALLERIES IN JANUARY. — Marcia Weber Family trip to D.C. Love the architecture. — Robert Brown

In winter, I am always inspired by window shopping in New York City and the ski slopes of Utah. — Tammy Connor I wish I were going to New York City, but not this year. I will be inspired by my favorite mags—Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, of course, and Vogue, Veranda and Architectural Digest. — Sally Dorsey Focusing on artistry, craft, adventure and surprise, Hermès’ companion site “Travel the World of Hermès” transports me every time I surf over. (Hint: It’s not really about shopping.) In person, I’ll be thinking warm thoughts as I gaze upon Matisse’s “Periwinkles/Moroccan Garden” at the High. It’s just one of his works included in “Picasso to Warhol.” I also plan to visit the second floor of the new Sam Flax, taking in a bird’seye view of the paints, pencils, brushes and Taschen books. On an mild day you might find me in the peaceful garden at Studioplex.— Courtney Barnes

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What and where I’ll be eating and drinking...well, let’s hope it will be less of both! Seriously, I will be eating more winter greens from my gardens. I am determined to make my kale and collards taste good. — Marcia Weber I love the atmosphere at Highland Tap, Sunday brunch at The Hil at Serenbe and Local Three, and, in New York, Bubby’s in Tribeca. — Scott Touchstone

I’LL BE AT MY HOME AT SERENBE ON THE WEEKENDS AND AT PIEDMONT PARK WITH MY TWO FRENCH BULLDOGS, BAKER AND FRERE. — Scott Touchstone

What we’ll be eating and drinking Winter entertaining, to me, means hearty, one-pot dishes: Barefoot Contessa’s Boeuf Bourguignon and Lee Bailey’s Chicken Pot Pie with Cornbread Crust. Now that it’s cold, I can start drinking fullbodied red wines again. One of my new favorite reds is Swanson Vineyards merlot … and I’m usually not a fan of merlot! — Jennifer Boles Sufi’s Kitchen, Grindhouse Burgers, Iberian Pig, Alfredo’s, and, of course, Starbucks! — Jason Moattar

I’m eating very healthy so I can have a good cocktail, and I’m switching to my winter gin, Old Raj. Also excited about Tomo at The Ritz Residences. — Robert Brown Starbucks’ Gingerbread Latte is my favorite post-lunch treat on a cold day. And I especially love my Sicilian grandmother’s hearty spaghetti and meatball recipe in the winter! — Tammy Connor I LOVE BISTRO NIKO FOR LUNCH OR DINNER; BLUE RIDGE GRILL FOR LUNCH; TWIST FOR LUNCH, DINNER OR ANYTIME; NOCHE BROOKHAVEN FOR MY MEXICAN FIX; AND ANIS FOR LUNCH OR DINNER. I ENJOY THE AMBIENCE AT THE BARS AT THE RITZCARLTON, BUCKHEAD; THE ST. REGIS, ATLANTA; BISTRO NIKO AND THE NEW SOUTHERN ART AT THE IN-

TERCONTINENTAL HOTEL. THEY ALL MAKE A MEAN CLUB SODA WITH CRANBERRY AND LIME! — Sally Dorsey Sampling the Aztec sipping chocolate at Cacao PonceyHighland. — Courtney Barnes

Where we’ll be exploring In mid-winter I like to explore the Morningside Farmers Market. Those farmers always inspire me with their produce and their tenacity to stick it out no matter what the weather. I’ll also be exploring vintage garden and architecture books. — Marcia Weber Downtown Decatur and Cabbagetown—these areas have amazing restaurants and coffeehouses perfect for winter. — Jason Moattar

The trails at Serenbe and the great home shopping we have right here in Atlanta; from the antiques stores to the unique locally owned shops, there is a level of talent in Atlanta that is unparalleled. — Scott Touchstone I love exploring central Mexico. There are amazing historical sites—colonial history‚ silver mines, churches, haciendas where the indigenous Indians lived and worked‚ pyramids, and museums housing artifacts of everyday life and worship. The altitude ranges from 6,500 feet in San Miguel to 7,500 feet in Mexico City. Weather there is beautiful most of the year, with cool nights (never below 32 degrees) and days in the low 80s or high 70s. Hiking and exploring is fabulous. — Sally Dorsey

STOCK THE BAR WITH LIBATIONS AND WINE ACCOUTREMENTS FROM PERRINE’S WINE SHOP. THE IBERIAN PIG’S COZYCHIC INTERIOR.

STYLE ( winter survival guide) I explore the city all the time with our children. Our new favorite place to explore is the Beltline. Love it! — Michelle Larrabee-Martin

HERE AT HOME, I’LL BE BROWSING SPOTLIGHT ON ART (TRINITY SCHOOL ARTIST MARKET), ANN MASHBURN AND ANTHROPOLOGIE.— Courtney Barnes

Where we’ll be surﬁng (online) The online collections portal of the Museum of the City of New York. — Jennifer Boles I don’t take the time to surf the web, but I like to revisit, over and over, the site of The Connaught Hotel in London. What an elegant place to go for a daydream! — Marcia Weber

Gilt.com and bluefly.com. — Jason Moattar Huffington Post and thingsthatinspire.net. There is so much local talent in the blogosphere that it is hard to pick just one. — Scott Touchstone Bearingsguide.com—I love this hip practical guy’s guide to ATL and the South. — Robert Brown I HAVE BEEN SPENDING A LOT OF TIME ON MANY OF THE BLOGS THAT INSPIRED ME TO START MY VERY OWN ONLINE JOURNAL. VELVET AND LINEN, ALL THE BEST, THINGS THAT INSPIRE, COTE DE TEXAS AND THE STYLE SALONISTE TOP THE LIST. — Tammy Connor

SMYTHSON’S DIARY AND AN ASSORTMENT OF TASTY TREATS FROM CACAO.

What we’ll be reading SOME OF MY LIVES BY ROSAMOND BERNIER, SISTER PARISH BY MARTIN WOOD AND MADAME DE POMPADOUR BY NANCY MITFORD. — Jennifer Boles I’m a newspaper junkie and I have added another to my list. It’s the Financial Times weekend edition. It keeps me reading all week long. Often times, I’ll reread it during the week. — Marcia Weber Everything is Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer and my monthly issues of Details and Motor Trend! — Jason Moattar

DESIGNER CHARLOTTE MOSS’ BOOK, WINTER HOUSE. CAMELLIA LIP BALM FROM AVIARY AT STUDIOPLEX. A PIECE OF VIETNAMESE PORCELAIN FROM THE BIRMINGHAM MUSEUM OF ART.

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The New York Times and a great thriller, Close to Shore, an amazing story about man’s interaction with nature. — Scott Touchstone

THE WORLD OF MADELEINE CASTAING, CHARLOTTE MOSS’ WINTER HOUSE AND THE ALLURE OF CHANEL. AND, HOPEFULLY, I WILL FINALLY MAKE A DENT IN THE TOWERING STACK OF DESIGN MAGAZINES ON MY BEDSIDE TABLE. — Tammy Connor

THE CATALOGUE ACCOMPANYING THE “DRAGONS AND LOTUS BLOSSOMS” EXHIBIT AT THE BIRMINGHAM MUSEUM OF ART. — Courtney Barnes

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STYLE ( winter survival guide) Where we’ll be traveling I’m going to Dallas to see the Jean-Paul Gaultier exhibit. And now that there are direct flights from Atlanta to Havana, I would love to figure out a way to travel legally to Cuba. — Jennifer Boles TO MY HOUSE IN SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE, MEXICO, WHERE THE ORANGE TREES WILL BE IN BLOOM AND FILLING THE GARDEN WITH THEIR BLOSSOM PERFUME. THE WEATHER WILL BE AS SUNNY AND WARM AS THE PEOPLE. IF I’M LUCKY, I’LL GET TO PALM BEACH. IT SOUNDS SO OLD-FASHIONED, BUT PALM BEACH IS REALLY A LOVELY TOWN WITH WONDERFUL FOOD, BEACHES AND GARDENS. I LOVE THE BRAZILIAN COURT HOTEL, WHERE THE CELEBRITY WATCHING IS QUITE GOOD. — Marcia Weber Highlands, NC, and Conchas Chitas in Old Town Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, over New Year’s. — Jason Moattar

BEAVER CREEK. I’M NOT REALLY A SKIER BUT MY WIFE AND FRIENDS LOVE IT. I’M ALL ABOUT THE SPA, A BIG FIRE AND LOTS OF BOLD WINE. I’M ALSO TAKING A RENDERING CLASS FROM TAIAN WANG; HE IS A GENIUS TEACHER. — Robert Brown To San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, where we just finished renovating and furnishing a 300-year-old colonial house. They have a fabulous New Year’s celebration on the central plaza with live music, dancing and fireworks. — Sally Dorsey

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About Our Tastemakers COURTNEY BARNES AUTHORS THE DESIGN BLOG STYLECOURT.BLOGSPOT.COM. JENNIFER BOLES IS THE FOUNDER OF THEPEAKOFCHIC.COM, A STYLE BLOG. ROBERT BROWN IS AN INTERIOR DESIGNER WITH AN EPONYMOUS FURNITURE COLLECTION AVAILABLE THROUGH HOLLAND & COMPANY.

Winter is typically my slow travel season, so I hope to visit my favorite chair beside the fire often. — Tammy Connor

TAMMY CONNOR IS AN INTERIOR DESIGNER BASED IN BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA, WITH CLIENTS IN ATLANTA, NEW YORK AND ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. SALLY DORSEY IS A LOCAL DESIGNER AND PHILANTHROPIST. MICHELLE LARRABEE-MARTIN IS THE CO-OWNER OF KOLO COLLECTION. JASON MOATTAR IS CO-OWNER OF MOATTAR, LTD., PURVEYOR OF FINE ANTIQUE AND CONTEMPORARY RUGS. SCOTT TOUCHSTONE IS THE CO-OWNER OF MITCHELL GOLD + BOB

THIS IS MY FAVORITE TIME OF YEAR TO TRAVEL. I LOVE THE COOLER WEATHER AND THE GENERAL GOOD MOOD OF EVERYONE. KANSAS, NASHVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA, TORTOLLA, AND HIGH POINT, NC, ARE ALL ON THE TRAVEL SCHEDULE FOR THE NEXT FEW MONTHS. — Michelle Larrabee-Martin

Southern California for family, Dallas and Nashville to visit our other stores and Singapore to visit a friend who just moved there. And my favorite place on earth: Provincetown, MA. — Scott Touchstone

I hope to visit the Birmingham Museum of Art to see a major exhibition opening January 22: “Dragons and Lotus Blossoms: Vietnamese Ceramics.” The BMA is an unexpected treasure trove of Asian art with one of the top three collections of Vietnamese ceramics in the U.S. — Courtney Barnes

WILLIAMS ATLANTA. MARCIA WEBER IS THE OWNER OF MARCIA WEBER GARDENS TO LOVE AND AN AVID ARTS SUPPORTER.

TOP TO BOTTOM: SUMPTUOUS SFERRA BLANKETS FROM KATHRYN LEACH HOME, OLD RAJ DRY GIN AND HEARTY FARE FROM IBERIAN PIG AND LOCAL THREE KITCHEN & BAR.

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▼ THE ABSTRACT DRAWINGS AND PAINTINGS IN ELIZABETH LIDE’S “RECORDINGS” COLLECTION WILL BE ON DISPLAY AT SANDLER HUDSON GALLERY. CREATED AT AN ARTIST COLONY IN VIRGINIA, HER NEW ARTWORK FRAMES MEMORIES IN GRID-LIKE ABSTRACTIONS THAT ULTIMATELY CREATE JOYFUL CONNECTIONS AS THEY CONVERGE. 1/202/25. 1009 MARIETTA ST. NW, ATLANTA 30318. (404) 817-3300; SANDLERHUDSON.COM

▲ THE VIVIDLY COLORFUL WORKS IN HELEN DERAMUS’ SOLO SHOW AT DK GALLERY’S MONTHLY FIRST FRIDAY WILL DISPLAY HER ENCAUSTIC TECHNIQUE, WHICH UTILIZES MELTED PIGMENT AND BEESWAX TO CREATE A PAINTERLY EFFECT. 1/6, 6-9 P.M. 25 WEST PARK SQ. NE, MARIETTA 30060. (770) 427-5377; DKGALLERY.US

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▼ TO CELEBRATE ALAN AVERY ART COMPANY’S LANDMARK 30TH ANNIVERSARY, “THE GLASS CEILING SHATTERED, 30 YEARS: 3 GREAT AMERICAN WOMEN ARTISTS” PRESENTS THE DIVERSE WORKS OF LOUISE NEVELSON, KARA WALKER AND HELEN FRANKENTHALER (PICTURED). THE EXHIBIT HONORS THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TOWARDS PAVING THE WAY FOR WOMEN’S ARTISTIC ENDEAVORS. 12/2-2/10. 315 EAST PACES FERRY RD., ATLANTA 30305. (404) 237-0370; ALANAVERYARTCOMPANY.COM

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▲ BENITA CARR’S “MORNING SUN” INSTALLATION AT WHITESPACE FEATURES NEW PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO CONSTRUCTED AS NARRATIVE TABLEAUS THAT DEPICT WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN IN EMOTION-EVOKING SCENES. 1/13-2/18. OPENING RECEPTION 1/13, 7-10 P.M. 814 EDGEWOOD AVE., ATLANTA 30307. (404) 688-1892; WHITESPACE814.COM

DRAWING MORE THAN 2,500 ART AFICIONADOS AND CASUAL COLLECTORS ANNUALLY, THE WILDLY POPULAR SPOTLIGHT ON ART, PRESENTED BY TRINITY SCHOOL, CONTINUES THIS MONTH AT SAKS FIFTH AVENUE IN PHIPPS PLAZA. A DEDICATED RETAIL SPACE IN THE DEPARTMENT STORE FEATURES A SAMPLING OF WORKS FROM THE SCHOOL’S LARGE AND DIVERSE ON-CAMPUS “ARTISTS MARKET” TO BE HELD IN FEBRUARY. 12/11/31. SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, PHIPPS PLAZA, 3500 PEACHTREE RD. NE, ATLANTA 30326. (404) 231-8119; SPOTLIGHTONART.COM 38

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“New Year, New You!” “Out with the old, in with the new!” OK, OK, I get it. It’s January, and I’m supposed to be turning over a new leaf—or at least that’s what the covers of the women’s magazines are telling me. These titles are always punctuated by exclamation points in an effort, I suppose, to get us excited about our New Year’s resolutions. Well, really, how revved up can you get if the new you requires weight loss and Botox? Where’s the fun in that? This year, I say enough with the lofty and ambitious resolutions. The New Me plans to: ~Upholster my sofa in a luxe animal print. Scalamandré’s Le Tigre, you’re calling my name. ~Do my part and support antiques dealers. First up: a little shopping at next month’s Cathedral Antiques Show. ~Be photographed by The Sartorialist. Why else do you think I walk around New York in feathers and turbans? ~Implore Swifty’s to open an Atlanta location. That way, I can have their delicious Twin Burgers whenever the mood strikes me. ~Paint my dining room in Farrow & Ball’s Brinjal. And thanks to Wikipedia, I now know that a brinjal is another name for eggplant. ~Build more bookshelves. A few Atlanta designers and architects have books coming out this year, so I need to make sure that I have enough shelf space for their tomes. ~Convince Atlantans that color is not the enemy. Let’s give neutrals a well-deserved rest. ~Throw Sunday night spaghetti suppers like those that Nan Kempner famously hosted. I wonder if Pasta Vino caters? ~Strike the word “bespoke” from my vocabulary. “Custom made” works just fine for me. ~Subsist on a diet of Red Bull like Daphne Guinness. That is, when I’m not eating Swifty’s Twin Burgers nor spaghetti. ~Learn to wire lamps. If the legendary designer Ann Getty can do it (and based on what I’ve read, she really can), then so should I. ~Go minimal…NOT!

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JOIN THE TABLE >> FOR ITS FIRST-EVER ANNUAL HISTORIC ROSWELL RESTAURANT WEEK, THE TOWN’S FINEST FOODIE DESTINATIONS ARE GIVING ATLANTANS A PALATABLE PUSH TO VISIT ITS GROWING NEIGHBORHOOD. PARTCIPATING RESTAURANTS WILL SHOWCASE A FUSION OF INTERNATIONAL AND LOCAL FLAVORS WITH PRIX-FIXE, THREE-COURSE MENUS FROM $15-$25. 1/14-1/22; ROSWELLRESTAURANTWEEK.COM

>> MASTER THE ART OF SUSHI ROLLING AT BUCKHEAD’S RA SUSHI WITH AN INTERACTIVE LESSON THAT INCLUDES SAKE PAIRING TIPS. ALONG WITH ENJOYING THE FRUITS OF THEIR LABOR, ATTENDEES WILL BE TREATED TO A SAVORY, FOUR-COURSE SAMPLING FROM THE RESTAURANT’S EVENING MENU. $35 PER PERSON, 1/10, 7 P.M.; 1080 PEACHTREE ST., ATLANTA 30309. (404) 267-0114; RASUSHI.COM

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BARCELONA RESTAURANT & WINE BAR MAKES ITS DEBUT IN INMAN PARK THIS WINTER. A CLEVER MIX OF RAW MATERIALS LIKE WIRE GLASS, TERRACOTTA, STEEL AND RECLAIMED WOOD GIVES THE NEWLY BUILT SPACE VINTAGE-LIKE APPEAL.

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Atlanta is raising its glass to the recent arrival of Barcelona Restaurant & Wine Bar in historic Inman Park. The brainchild of acclaimed restaurateurs Sasa Mahr-Batuz and Andy Pforzheimer, this Spanishinspired tapas bar is a welcome addition to the city’s growing wine culture. Designed by local talent Square Feet Studio architects, the rustic-yet-polished space is a genuine escape to the charming streets of the restaurant’s namesake city. We chatted with Mahr-Batuz for a little more inside dish.

HOW DID THE CONCEPT FOR THE RESTAURANT BEGIN? I WAS LOOKING TO RECREATE MY MEMORIES OF LIVING IN SPAIN AND PORTUGAL, PARTICULARLY THOSE PERFECT EVENINGS WITH GOOD FRIENDS ENJOYING TAPAS AND WINE ON THE RAMBLAS IN BARCELONA. ANDY HAS ALSO LIVED IN EUROPE AS AN INTERNATIONAL CHEF AND ENJOYS ITS VIBRANT FOOD-AND-WINE SCENE. WHY INMAN PARK? IT’S A VERY INNOVATIVE RESTAURANT TOWN AND WHEN WE’RE LOOKING FOR LOCATIONS, WE ALWAYS LOOK FOR A KIND OF NEIGHBORHOOD WHERE YOU GET TO KNOW EVERYBODY, WHERE YOU SEE REGULARS. WHAT’S ON THE MENU? CHEF MICHAEL BLYDENSTEIN IS SERVING UP AN AUTHENTIC SPANISH MENU OF SMALL AND LARGE PLATES, INCLUDING DISHES LIKE RED SNAPPER CEVICHE AND A DELICIOUS PAELLA. AND HOPEFULLY GUESTS WILL

SAVE ROOM FOR DESERTS LIKE FLAN, CREPES AND AN ORANGE-AND-SAFFRONHONEY LECHE FRITA. AND THE WINE LIST? OUR WINE DIRECTOR GRETCHEN THOMAS TRAVELS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD AND WORKS DIRECTLY WITH WINEMAKERS TO BRING THE WINES BACK TO THE STATES, SO WE OFFER AN EXTENSIVE COLLECTION WITH AN EMPHASIS ON THOSE FROM THE LESSER-KNOWN REGIONS IN SPAIN AND PORTUGAL. WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE FOOD-AND-WINE COMBO? I ENJOY ANY OF OUR FANTASTIC SPANISH OR CHILEAN RED WINES COUPLED WITH CHURRASCO. WHAT WINES DO YOU ALWAYS KEEP ONHAND AT HOME? I’LL ALWAYS HAVE A VARIETY OF REDS AT THE HOUSE. FROM CABERNETS TO MALBECS, I KEEP A NICE SUPPLY FOR ENTERTAINING. BARCELONAWINEBAR.COM

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The INFLUENTIALS Atlanta’s leading tastemakers gathered at the newly opened Arhaus home furnishings store at Phipps Plaza to celebrate 50 of the most creative talents in the city who are making an impact on the local design scene. To read about the honorees—who were featured in our November 2011 issue—visit atlantahomesmag.com/article/inﬂuentials.

FIRST ROW: Arhaus’ Phipps Plaza façade. Amy and Kirk Morris; Munishwarji Walking Tall, Myka Barbato, Amy Flurry, John Howard and Nikki Salk. SECOND ROW: D. Stanley Dixon and Shannon Dixon; Carolynn Ladd and Caroline Mae Heidenreich; Marie, Quinn, Steve and Garni Nygren; Lucy Aiken-Johnson, Patrick Johnson and Dan Maas; William T. Baker and AH&L’s Clinton Smith. BOTTOM ROW: Anne Quatrano; Jim and Kay Douglass; Grace Howard and Joel Kelly; Winton Noah, Mysty McLelland and Hal Ainsworth. Photography by Kim Link 42

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Thursday, January 19, 2012

ADAC and Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles present

Atlanta Decorative Arts Center (ADAC) 351 Peachtree Hills Avenue, Atlanta 9:30 a.m. Registration 10:00 a.m. Panel Presentation Noon.-3:00 p.m. Showroom Presentations

AH&L Reader Day

Join us in the ADAC Presntation Room for Continental breakfast and lively conversation as AH&L’s Editorial Director Clinton Smith hosts a panel of lifestyle experts and authors who (will remain on hand to sign their books) followed by fun, informative breakout presentations hosted in select showrooms. Topics include: “New Directions in Outdoor Living”—New outdoor fabrics, furniture, and outdoor living spaces along with a presentation on entertaining, food and drinks; “Kitchen Conﬁdential”—Showcase of new kitchen trends and cooking demo; “Entertaining 201: Beyond the Basics”—Tabletop displays and ideas, along with a demo of ﬂoral design trends and easy hors d’oeuvres ...and much more!

Our panel: JAMES T. FARMER III—author of A TIME TO PLANT: Luxurious Garden Living, and native of Middle Georgia, James is a board certified and licensed landscape, floral, and interior designer. His company, James Farmer Designs, specializes in residential landscape design, floral design, and interiors. James was influenced by great Southern architects such as Frank McCall (whose firm designed a home for his parents), Philip Schutze, and Neil Reid.

VIRGINIA WILLIS—author of the acclaimed cookbook, BON APPETIT, Y’ALL- Recipes and Stories from Three Generations of Southern Cooking and her latest book, BASIC TO BRILLIANT, Y’ALL:150 Reﬁned Southern Recipes and Ways to Dress Them Up for Company. A graduate of L’Academie de Cuisine and Ecole de Cuisine LaVarenne, was the Kitchen Director for Martha Stewart Living Television and Executive Producer for Epicurious on The Discovery Channel.

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Be our guest for a day of fun, food and entertaining secrets from the pros! Meet our expert panel and sneek a peek inside some of the country’s most exclusive designer showrooms, normally closed to the public.

HUGH ACHESON—author of A NEW TURN IN THE SOUTH: Southern Flavors Reinvented for Your Kitchen and chef/partner of the Athens, Georgia, restaurants Five and Ten and The National, and the Atlanta restaurant Empire State South. He is a ﬁve-time James Beard nominee for Best Chef Southeast and was named Best Chef by Food & Wine. Hugh competed in Bravo’s Top Chef Masters, Season 3 and is starring as a judge on Top Chef, Season 9.

GENA KNOX—This South Georgia native has authored two cookbooks, GOURMET MADE SIMPLE and her newest, SOUTHERN MY WAY: Simple Recipes, Fresh Flavors. She also has developed a line of grilling planks that are sold through her company, Fire & Flavor. Gena currently serves as the ofﬁcial spokesperson for Georgia Peaches and works hard to promote local farmers.

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PHOEBE HOWARD’S LIGHT AND BRIGHT APPROACH TO DECORATING SERVES AS THE IDEAL BACKDROP FOR A FAMILY’S CONTEMPORARY ART COLLECTION

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Decorating a large house with soaring ceilings and commodious rooms can prove vexing to even the most skilled designer. How does one transform all of that space into something usable and comfortable? Decorator Phoebe Howard was faced with this challenge when she was hired to work her magic on a recently built Sandy Springs home. Charged with bringing the house down to human scale, Howard set out to make it livable through a harmonious blend of soft colors, soothing fabrics and engaging artwork. Situated on a large wooded lot, the house gives the impression of being in the mountains, played up by its ski lodge-like architecture. Rustic, however, was not the direction that Howard took, choosing instead to create an elegant yet relaxed setting for her clients and their impressive art collection. Notable supporters of the Atlanta arts community, Howard’s clients had already assembled an extensive collection of photography and paintings that Howard deems “thought-provoking and provocative.” To balance the home’s warm-toned wood floors and beamed ceilings, she specified cool-colored fabrics, rugs and paint, a contrast that gives the home a sense of casual refinement. The living room, awash in soft blues and creams, is serene and inviting while the dining room—with its wool paisley upholstered walls and curtains—is at once cozy and luxurious. Placed alongside contemporary artwork and formal fabrics, antique furniture adds a layer of aged patina. It’s in the bedrooms, though, where the color palettes seem to whisper. Alluding to the lush trees outside of the master bedroom’s windows, Howard chose a pale gray-green for the walls. Likewise, pale greens and creams were used in many of the guest rooms in an effort to “capture the feeling of the outdoors.” In each room, sunlight is filtered through layers of curtains and sheer Roman shades, casting an ethereal quality. Howard notes that the key to making neutral interiors work is to rely on quality antiques, art and architecture. “I like to let those things lead when I can, and I got lucky here,” says Howard. Luck may have played a role in this project but, without Howard’s skilled direction, chances are the outcome wouldn’t have been nearly as successful. SEE RESOURCES, BACK OF BOOK.

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A HARMONIOUS BLEND OF SOFT COLORS, SOOTHING FABRICS AND ENGAGING ARTWORK GIVES THE HOME A SENSE OF CASUAL REFINEMENT.

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This D. Stanley Dixon-designed New England colonial-style cottage features hallmarks such as wood paneling, wood shingles and classic dormers, but the architect imbued a North Carolina aesthetic with fieldstone chimneys, a copper awning and dark exterior paint. previous pages The green door, framed by a charming lattice portico, serves as the perfect complement to the charcoal gray-painted mountain house. In the entry hall, a sophisticated collection of art and antiques is balanced by North Carolina fieldstone floors and horizontal board walls that convey a farmhouse feel.

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When wintry weekends roll around, the pastoral hills of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains beckon. For a pair of Atlanta empty nesters, the tree-lined, creeklaced setting of Cashiers proved the perfect place for a second home. Hired to deliver just the right level of elegance to the mountain retreat located on about an acre of picturesque golf course property was Atlanta architect D. Stanley Dixon, who was careful to avoid the clichés of lodge living. Known for his less-is-more approach, Dixon conceived a plan for the 4,350-square-foot house that combined traditional and modern styles, intimacy with ample space, and a fluid connection between inside and outside. Wood siding, a shingled roof and dormer windows across the home’s symmetrical frame distinguish it as New England colonial, but Dixon’s incorporation of the latticework portico and charcoal gray exterior paint makes it equal parts North Carolina. “That was something I was envisioning from the very beginning, and the homeowners were on board,” says Dixon of the “dramatic, yet subtle” color choice. “The drama is in the fact that it’s all one color. The subtle part is that it’s almost the color of the bark of the trees, so it disappears into the landscape,” he says. Taking cues from Dixon, Atlanta interior designer Nancy Warren set out to achieve a casual, timeworn-yet-timeless aesthetic for the retreat. Stepping through the threshold onto cool North Carolina fieldstone, Warren’s salon-style art grouping above the entry table sets the tone for beautiful contrasts throughout the house. Here, a country farmhouse feel is evoked by horizontal wood paneling, while a gilded mirror and a chic set of resin tortoise shells 63

Alternating painted and upholstered dining chairs offer a chic counterpoint to reclaimed barn beams overhead in the great room. The designer added a sturdy Black Forest wood china cabinet for an overt mountain reference.

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clockwise from top left Vintage leather chairs, plush velvet curtains and iron accents, like the oversize chandelier, enhance a snug sitting area near a ﬁeldstone ﬁreplace in the great room. “I love the way Nancy Warren contrasted the old farmhouse feel with the gilded gold mirror,” says Dixon of the cypress-paneled powder room with torch-like sconces. The cozy sitting room, with natural tones and interesting textures beckons with laid-back luxury; draperies in a Clarence House fabric add a light, feminine touch. opposite The natural view spills into the master bedroom, where an iron canopy bed strikes a modern touch alongside serene cream, blue-green and brown tones.

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are at once refined and stylish. “I feel like I could move anything into another room and it would fit,” she says of the interiors’ collaged effect. The great room, combining the living and dining rooms, is anchored by fieldstone fireplaces at each end. “This is a second home, so they wanted it to be very open, very causal, and without a lot of redundant spaces,” says Dixon. Earthy green fabrics, antique leather chairs and lush curtains elevate the cozy feeling in the wide open room. “My favorite time in Cashiers is the winter, when it’s just freezing cold. I thought velvet curtains with the fireplaces just made the space warm,” says Warren. The airy room in the middle may appear formal in feel, but Dixon was careful to tuck small, intimate spaces around it, such as the sunken sitting room and library. He reinforced the intimacy of the sitting room by lowering the ceiling and paneling the walls in cypress, a material the homeowners requested. “It’s one of their favorite rooms,” he says of the space where they can drift off to sleeep or read a book with the dog at their feet. In the kitchen, Dixon dispensed with standard features, namely a surround of cabinetry and a center island, replacing the latter with a distressed farm table. Around the table, Warren mixed a bench with stools and comfortable chairs to introduce a modern touch. “I wanted it to look more like a room than a kitchen,” says the designer. “Our number one goal was for it to be charming and comfortable, but sophisticated.” Through steel-and-glass doors, the kitchen gives way to a sprawling, open-air porch with a vaulted ceiling and dramatic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and verdant golf course. The easy transition from indoors to out offers a seamlessness that Dixon and Warren always envisioned for the mountain house—an overall effect that’s relaxed and livable, a true testament to mountain life. SEE RESOURCES, BACK OF BOOK. 68

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top left A light-ﬁlled hallway, designed to resemble an enclosed porch, leads from the kitchen to the garage. “I purposefully lowered the ceiling in that hallway to give it that cozy feeling,” says Dixon. top right A pretty walk-in pantry, with open shelving and quaint skirt-covered storage, leads to an outdoor grilling patio. opposite, top to bottom A farm table, eclectic seating and vanishing steel-and-glass doors make the kitchen feel open and fresh, echoing the constant play between textures throughout the house. The spectacular mountain view from the outdoor porch is framed by traditional Chippendale railings made of twigs, the architect’s tongue-in-cheek play on the mountain motif.

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Let stone be stone; celebrate the movement, the veins and the pattern. You should want to touch the stone each and every morning like you would a family pet. Calacatta Viola has been my favorite marble for 10 years; it reminds me of some of the homes I visited in Venice and Rome. I am in love with the merlot reds, deep blues and emerald greens running through the stone in a way that camouﬂages even the most persistent stains.

About 90 percent of the time I panel all of the appliances in the kitchen. A room with strong architectural bones often does not need a twin bed-sized stainless appliance standing upright in the kitchen. In a room that does not have those strong bones, a stainless element can be a grounding component that beautifully balances a stainless range or wall ovens.

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Once you have selected an amazing stone as the countertop, either use the same material as the backsplash or choose a subtle, complementary, textured tile instead of something that will compete with the stone. If my countertops are honed (not glossy), I like to choose the opposite ﬁnish for the tile backsplash.

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materials for the kitchen, I start with the floor—the foundation of the room— which is relevant to the flow of the entire home. I then select the countertops with a determination to find something that the homeowner will fall madly in love with. Next, we select the backsplash and, finally, the cabinets, the decision that has the most options. I always move from materials with the fewest options to those with the greatest.

Kitchen niches are great to hide all those countertop appliances that we love to own but won’t use if we have to dig them out of a cabinet. If the entire room is deep enough, you may beneﬁt by thickening a wall to accommodate these kinds of invaluable niches. You can take the same approach to create an architectural niche for the hood, which can help accentuate that focal point.

Most kitchens need a strong focal point. During the day, it can be the view outside but many an impressive view becomes a big black wall at night. A spectacular hood quickly becomes a dramatic focal point; the hood is the “front door” of the kitchen and should make the clearest statement about the personality of the room. A wood hood that matches the cabinetry can make a quiet and elegant statement, whereas a simple stainless hood can establish a utilitarian style.

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Hardware is truly the jewelry of the kitchen; it’s the snap, the crackle and the pop. If you would consider wearing a smaller version of your kitchen hardware around your neck, your wrist, your ears or as belt buckle, then you have selected the right piece!

For the main sink, choose a highly functional faucet with a pull-out or separate spray.

Always use an air switch for the garbage disposal to avoid one more switch in the backsplash—or the need to reach into the sink cabinet with wet hands.

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Lighting is absolutely the most important design element. Light the walls, the countertops and the cabinets so that when the doors are open, you can see inside. Use different types of lighting—task, ambient and decorative—while making sure that the color temperatures of the different light sources are consistent throughout the room.

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Always use undercabinet lighting and make sure that the bulbs are easy to change, so you don’t have to perform “surgery” while standing on your head!

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Ceilings are, unfortunately, the most ignored part of a room. I often remind homeowners that the ceiling has the same, and sometimes more, square footage as the ﬂoor. It’s not unusual for someone to obsess over the wood species, stain color, tile pattern or grout for the ﬂoor, and then just paint the ceiling white. Inexpensive moldings, beams, wood planking, Venetian plaster, high-gloss paint or even wallpaper on a ceiling can complete the look of the room.

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Once we have addressed the finish of the ceiling, we can begin to decide what type of lighting to install there. I love to use square, trimless recessed cans; in spite of their higher purchase and installation cost, they are worth implementing in the most important room in the house. If the budget does not allow it, then use a three- or four-inch can fixture. Six-inch aperture fixtures should only be used in hospitals.

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Ranges versus wall ovens. It’s still a 50/50 split and by that I mean 50 percent science and 50 percent aesthetics. On average, a person will need to be faceto-face with their oven five times while baking something. Once you determine how physically difficult it is for the homeowner to be face-to-face with the oven, and the frequency of the position, then a scientific decision can be made as to whether to install a range and a supplemental wall oven or a rangetop and wall ovens. Aesthetically speaking, a range can ground the room and give it that modern industrial flair that screams “kitchen.” Rangetops can have almost as much visual weight and maintain the burner performance of most ranges.

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Let’s face it: There are no pretty toaster ovens. Contain your toaster oven in a covered niche.

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Mirror inserts are great alternatives to glass panels in cabinets, as you don’t have to keep everything perfectly displayed inside. Besides concealing appliances at countertop level, mirrors also work well for “dormer” cabinets; you really only see the top of the object inside anyway, and I love how the mirror in dormer cabinets makes the ceiling appear higher in lowceilinged kitchens.

22. No more than three different metals or three different colors in one room has always been my mantra.

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Continuity of pattern. In this kitchen, the wire mesh pattern inspired the leaded glass detail of the tall pantry doors and dormer cabinets.

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back cabinets or high cabinets to store treasured, yet infrequently used family heirloom china.

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Be unique; design or discover your own ﬁnish and door style. Make your cabinetry, your biggest investment, all your own.

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Work directly with a designer whose work you like rather than trying to imitate it. The designer will accomplish exactly what works best for you instead of what worked for someone else.

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Details, details, details. They’re what separate the amateurs from the pros.

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Because fashion works best when it is functional, tremendous attention should be paid to detailing the interiors of your kitchen storage. There should be a place for everything.

Empower collaboration; more minds create more layers. The layering of talents, disciplines and perspectives helps create intelligent design. It is rare to ﬁnd a Renaissance man or woman who can do it all well!

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Choose a “captain of the ship” for your project ahead of time and allow that person to be the whole-house visionary, the one who knows how to elicit the best work from each specialist. 73

Homeowners Teresa and Malcolm Morrow spend a majority of their time in the condominium’s generous and open living/dining area. Neutral walls create the perfect backdrop for their carefully curated art collection. The painting over the mantel is Edouard Cortes’ 1902 “Streets of Paris,” purchased at a gallery in Carmel, California. The ﬂower painting, propped up on a chest, was painted by Teresa’s grandmother.

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One of the first things visitors notice upon stepping inside this contemporary mid-rise in Birmingham’s Southside is the panoramic view of downtown. It was this sky-high amenity, in fact, that convinced owners Teresa and Malcolm Morrow to trade in their Mountain Brook home for what Teresa describes as an ultimately more attractive “shut-the-door-and-go lifestyle.” Second only to the developer to purchase a condo in the new development, an early buy-in allowed the couple to not only determine the location of their unit of choice, but also carte blanche to design a space uniquely suited to their needs. “When we first started talking, what was hugely important was the view, of course, but also keeping

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as much natural light as possible to make the space feel light, airy and fresh,” says architect Paul Bates of Bates Corkern Studio, the firm hired to tackle the build-out of the condominium. Bates and business partner Jeremy Corkern had collaborated with the Morrows on a previous residence, so they were intimately familiar with couple’s style and what made them feel at home. “Malcolm and Teresa are big collectors of art, artifacts and objects of art, and have a very eclectic mix of things given to them by family members throughout the years that had a lot of meaning to them. So there was already a palette in place,” Corkern says. Keeping in mind the direction of Teresa, a designer, to keep things “cool, comfortable

and elegant,” the first order of business for Bates and Corkern was to create a neutral envelope that would allow the couple’s collection to take center stage. While many couples encounter backyard-sized headaches when it comes to downsizing, the Morrows found the process surprisingly simple, thanks to a design aesthetic that had become “more and more pared-down modern” throughout the years, Teresa says. Also easing the editing process was the fact that the architects’ plan specified just one bedroom (similar units in the mid-rise called for three) while a generous portion of the space would provide for an open, loft-like living/dining area in which even the exposed kitchen—with its sleek,

furniture-like cabinets concealing appliances and a pantry—feels like a natural extension. The result is a look that’s clean but collected, comfortable but elegant—not to mention completely livable, from a separate media room and office space that affords the couple ample personal space to a narrow island in the kitchen that allows Teresa to unload the dishwasher and put all the dishes away without moving. And although the condominium’s all-white walls and floor-to-ceiling windows provide the perfect background for the couple’s treasures, ultimately, it’s the living backdrop of Birmingham that steals the show. SEE RESOURCES, BACK OF BOOK. 77

MANY COUPLES ENCOUNTER BACKYARD-SIZED HEADACHES WHEN IT COMES TO DOWNSIZING, BUT THE MORROWS FOUND THE PROCESS SUPRISINGLY SIMPLE.

this page, top to bottom The condo’s exposed kitchen, which overlooks the living/dining area, blends in perfectly thanks to furniture-like cabinetry designed by Bates and Corkern and constructed by Michael Morrow of MDM Design Studio. The painting over the gueridon table, embossed in shagreen leather, is “Fiction” by Isabelle Melchior from Tew Galleries.

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Every room in the house, bathroom included, boasts views of the city. Corkern likens this space—with its silver metallic wallpaper by Phillip Jeffries and a custom vanity on the mirrored wall—to a jewel box. opposite, top to bottom Teresa recalls purchasing the vintage Saarinen pedestal table on eBay during a trip to the beach, in the online auction site’s

early days; she scored the set of vintage dining room chairs from a local dealer who had snapped them up from a nearby estate sale. A gold velvet-upholstered wall adds warmth and sophistication to the master bedroom, a favorite perching spot for Alley the cat. Bates and Corkern designed the bedside table; Michael Morrow fabricated it for the space.

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Book- and basket-lined shelves create order in designer Barbara Westbrook’s relaxed office space, which mixes modern and traditional through contemporary pendant lighting and an antique French baker’s table. opposite Color and scale are at play in the designer’s open workspace, featuring chalk white walls and a large-scale antique French window overlooking the conference room.

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FORM MEETS FUNCTION IN THE CHARMING COTTAGE OFFICE OF INTERIOR DESIGNER BARBARA WESTBROOK WRITTEN BY ALISON MILLER PHOTOGRAPHED BY ERICA GEORGE DINES

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Barbara Westbrook’s short but sweet Master Class on decorating with whites and neutrals Use white and neutrals to accentuate. White and cream highlight everything, making anything next to them more pronounced and more sculptural. Even a cabinet pull becomes more apparent on a white or cream cabinet. Vary textures of neutrals for interest. Texture adds dimension to a room. If walls are painted in a high-gloss lacquer, cover the accent chair in a heavier fabric, like chenille. Otherwise, the room feels very one-note. Mix neutral shades for sophistication. Mixing multiple shades of white creates warmth in a space. If the white linen on a sofa is slightly richer than the white on the walls, there’s a bit of visual contrast and excitement in the variation. I used to design beds with really white sheets, topped with a cream linen blanket. Determine style before selecting a shade. Whether your space is going to be elegant or casual, traditional or contemporary, affects the color you’re going to pick. Certain whites and creams evoke those styles. For contemporary looks, the whites should get whiter; for traditional, the whites should get softer and warmer. Paint light-ﬁlled rooms neutral. Follow what’s already happening in a room. Rooms that boast natural light best take to white walls; they enhance the room’s glow. Conversely, dark spaces are best in warmer colors; painting them white tends to make them feel cold. Accent neutrals with just a touch of color. Whites and neutrals provide a nice backdrop for the introduction of color. Instead of dramatic pops of color, add interest in a quieter, more inviting way with a painting or a pair of vases that share the same grey-blue hue. Make daytime rooms neutral. The rooms where we spend the most time, such as the family room and kitchen, tend to be friendlier environments for lighter tones. Dining rooms, powder rooms and even some bedrooms are good spaces to introduce darker shades to create warmth. Westbrook’s go-to white paint picks: • Pratt & Lambert Chalk Gray, 11-32. “It’s a super creamy wall color.” • Farrow & Ball Pointing, No. 2003. “It looks really crisp, but it has some softness. It’s contemporary, but it’s not harsh.” • Benjamin Moore Acadia White, AC-41. “It’s a creamier white.”

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Atlanta interior designer Barbara Westbrook’s projects always refrain from conforming to clichés, and her sunny and chic office, located in an English bungalow on a sleepy street off Pharr Road, is no exception. Outside, oversize porch beams and cheery red shutters heighten the curb appeal of this 1940s cottage, while inside, a comfortable mix of contrasting elements—patinaed antiques, architectural photography and her signature palette of whites and neutrals are a testament to the designer’s tactile, timeless designs. “It’s creating that little bit of tension between the modern and the old that makes it more personal,” says Westbrook. The designer’s signature style is evident throughout the five-room office, from the contrast between its low, bright-white ceilings and stained wood floors and door frames to the commanding presence of oversize antiques, such as the Belgian secretary in the cozy entry hall. The heart of the home, though, is an open, collaborative work space with sleek white laminate surfaces running the length of the house, which allows Westbrook’s team of four to constantly interact. To counteract the cottage’s low ceilings and make the room seem loftier than it’s eight-foot height, the designer added ceiling boards and covered beams, painting them, as well as the walls and crown molding, in her favorite whites: Chalk Gray and Glass of Milk.

In the adjoining workspace, where Westbrook pulls up her swivel stool, the designer accommodates the team’s preference for openness, the need for storage space and her own tendency to spread out all her work. “If there’s a surface, I will put something on it, so each room has a big table where you can lay everything out,” she says. A spacious antique French baker’s table—its casters removed to fit the space— makes an eye-catching addition. Natural light and a layering of contemporary lighting—from pendant lamps and monopoint lights—shines on shelving for books, binders and woven baskets that stylishly store fabric swatches and client projects. The room’s utilitarian elegance underscores the marriage of form and function. “I like to have a place for everything,” says Westbrook. “Just because it’s utilitarian doesn’t mean it has to be ugly.” Adjacent to the offices is the conference room, separated by an unexpected and generously sized antique French window. In her most dramatic color gesture, Westbrook painted the walls in a well-worn leather hue. Slipcovered Parson chairs, a French oak dining table, a giant patinaed lantern and a perfectly aged Swedish armoire strike chords of tradition and laid-back luxe. “I always think of our work as being modern with a dash of the old,” says Westbrook. Indeed, her “home” office beautifully captures this mix. SEE RESOURCES, BACK OF BOOK. 85

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JANUARY.12 (who to contact) PAGES 10-11 (ahead of the curve) KITCHEN DESIGNER Mary Kathryn Timoney, Design Galleria Kitchen & Bath Studio. 351 Peachtree Hills Ave., Suite 234, Atlanta 30305. (404) 261-0111; designgalleria.net ARCHITECT Randall-Paulson Architects BUILDER Bert Thompson Homes ALL APPLIANCES through Distinctive Appliances COOKTOP Wolf OVENS, WARMING DRAWER AND DISHWASHER Miele WOOD TOP designed by Mary Kathryn Timoney, fabricated by Craft Art STAINLESS COUNTERTOP AND ISLAND FRAME Design Galleria CABINETS Downsview Kitchens by Design Galleria PAGES 14-15 (fresh approach) KITCHEN DESIGNER Ili Nilsson, TerraCotta Properties. 403 West Ponce de Leon Ave., Suite 215, Decatur 30030. (404) 377-0906; terracottaproperties.com ARCHITECTURE Ili Nilsson and Luly Melarti CONSTRUCTION Maurie Hullender, Darren Gladieux, Daniel Huertas CABINETS Greenwalt & Sons COUNTERTOPS Intown Design CABINETRY COLOR Sherwin Williams Pavestone HARDWARE Restoration Hardware PULLEY SCONCE Architects & Heros COACH PEDANTS Quoziel APPLIANCES KitchenAid, Jenn-Air WALL COLOR Sherwin Williams Fluer de Sel TRIM COLOR Sherwin Williams Bright White PAGES 18-19 (personal space) KITCHEN DESIGNER Robin Pittman, Design Galleria Kitchen & Bath Studio. 351 Peachtree Hills Ave., Suite 234, Atlanta 30305. (404) 2610111; designgalleria.net COUNTERTOPS AND BACKSPLASH Calacatta Gold marble, fabricated/installed by Stone Professionals, supplied by Renaissance Tile SINK Elkay through Ferguson Enterprieses FAUCET Dornbracht through Ferguson FRIDGE SubZero MICROWAVE, COOKTOP AND OVEN Wolf through Ferguson HOOD Vent-aHood DISH DRAWERS Kitchenaid CABINETRY HARDWARE Matthew Quinn Collection PAGES 22-23 (crown jewel) KITCHEN DESIGNER Matthew Quinn, Design Galleria Kitchen and Bath Studio. 351 Peachtree Hills Ave., Suite 234, Atlanta 30305. (404) 2610111; designgalleria.net INTERIOR DESIGN Bill Stewart, William Stewart Designs ARCHITECTURE Oliver Carter, Neil/Carter LLC CONTRACTOR Berndsen Custom Homes CABINETS Downsview Kitchens by Design Galleria RANGE HOOD Design Galleria APPLIANCES through Guy Gunter & Associates OVENS, RANGETOP, WARMING DRAWER Wolf FRIDGE Sub-Zero MARBLE COUNTERTOP Calacatta Viola through Marmi Natural Stone WOOD COUNTERTOP Craft Art HARDWARE Matthew Quinn Collection SINKS Kohler FAUCETS Dornbracht through Renaissance Tile & Bath BACKSPLASH TILE Waterworks AUREOLE SCONCES by Holly Hunt through Jerry Pair & Associates CHANDELIER James Lockridge through Grizzel & Mann CHAIRS Phillippe Starck for Emeco PAGES 52-59 (picture perfect) INTERIOR DECORATION Phoebe Howard, Mrs. Howard, 425 Peachtree Hills Ave., NE, Suite 23, Atlanta 30305. (404) 816-3830; phoebehoward.net FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERY Jackson Fine Art, 3115 East Shadowlawn Ave., NE, Atlanta 30305. (404) 233-3739; jacksonﬁneart.com FRAMING Myott Studio, (404) 355-2022; myottstudio.com PAGES 60-69 (country chic) ARCHITECTURE D. Stanley Dixon Architect, 2300 Peachtree Road, Suite C-101, Atlanta 30309. (404) 574-1430; dsdixonarchitect.com INTERIOR DESIGN Nancy Warren Interiors, Inc. (404) 848-2010 FOYER BUFFET MacRae through Holland & Company ART Fred Reed Picture Framing SCONCES & MIRROR The Stalls LAMPS & SHADES Edgar-Reeves Lighting & Antiques DINING TABLE Parc Monceau CHAIRS Holland & Company BLACK FOREST BREAKFRONT The Gables Antiques CHANDELIER Foxglove Antiques MIRROR The Stalls ANTIQUE BOTTLES English Accents GREAT ROOM ANTIQUE LEATHER CHAIRS & OTTOMAN Holland & Company POWDER ROOM MIRROR Foxglove Antiques SCONCES Dearing Antiques STUDY FABRICS Clarence House through Jerry Pair & Associates COFFEE TABLE Webb Marsteller MASTER BEDROOM FABRIC Vervain LAMPS Joseph Konrad CHANDELIER Acquisitions LOGGIA IRON CONSOLE MacRae through Holland & Company KITCHEN LIGHT FIXTURES Joseph Konrad BENCH Bungalow Classic PORCH FURNITURE Logan Gardens ZINC TABLE Kevin Scanlon PAGES 70-73: (Matthew Quinn’s 25 top kitchen tips) KITCHEN DESIGNER Matthew Quinn, Design Galleria Kitchen and Bath Studio. 351 Peachtree Hills Ave., Suite 234, Atlanta 30305. (404) 261-0111; designgalleria.net INTERIOR DESIGNER Denise J. Prilop, DJP Interiors. 2556 Apple Valley Rd., Suite 125, Atlanta 30319. (404) 241-0100 CONTRACTOR Mosaic Group. 2358 Perimeter Park Drive, Suite 300, Atlanta 30341. (770) 670-6022 CABINETS Downsview Kitchens by Design Galleria, Verona door with custom paint and glaze DECORATIVE HARDWARE Matthew Quinn Collection COUNTERTOPS Calacatta Viola through Marmi Natural Stone TILE BACKSPLASH “Dune” by

Renaissance Tile and Bath RANGE HOOD “Mont Blanc,” Matthew Quinn Collection by Francois and Co. APPLIANCES Sub-Zero, Wolf, Ariston and Miele SINK AND FAUCET Rohl Home KITCHEN PENDANTS Dennis and Leen through Jerry Pair & Associates. COUNTER STOOLS Beau Holland Studio with fabric by Cowtan & Tout through Travis and Co. WALL COLOR “Phantom” by Pratt and Lambert BAR AREA PENDANTS by DJP Interiors PEWTER COUNTERTOPS by Design Galleria PAGES 74-79 (rooms with a view) ARCHITECTURE Bates Corkern Studio, 2336 20th Avenue Alley South, Birmingham, Alabama 35223. (205) 414-9940; batescorkernstudio.com CABINETS Michael Morrow, MDM Design Studio. (205) 266-3905; mdmdesignstudio.com PAGES 80-85 (balanced beauty) INTERIOR DESIGN Barbara Westbrook, Westbrook Interiors. (404) 355-9430; westbrookinteriors.com

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LIFE

WRITTEN BY

MARCIA SHERRILL

Extreme Home MAKEOVERS Our columnist recalls her bygone kitchens of yore

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below suddenly became an accent color—they quit. OK, they went into rehab. And, evidently, rehab had discounted rates because the team of three had vanished. With our money. And some twoby-fours. Two contractors later, and now boasting a blackand-white theme with a red sink, we listed the house and had a signed contract in one day. I never so much had a sixpack of Tab in that gleaming Sub-Zero refrigerator. A couple of more moves and renovations later, I had finally “had it” by the time we landed at our last house on PeachtreeDunwoody. I added halfround molding to the existing plywood cabinets

(at least I think they were some sort of wood) and a thick coat of high-gloss enamel paint in black. With some oversized antique glass knobs, a quick polish of the circa current pied-à-terre in New York, I decided that if someone’s granny had liked that avocado green backsplash in 1940, then so do I!

1973 Mexican tile and the addition of a marble countertop and a cheery Turkish carpet, we had friends oohing and ahhing. As for cooking, well, the pantry stored my outof-season clothes, and I’d head to my car to pick up the take-out. At my

WHAT’S INSPIRING ME THE NEW BOOK, DISH: 813 COLORFUL, WONDERFUL DINNER PLATES ($35, ARTISAN), A KITCHEN BY INSPIRATIONS KITCHEN & BATH STUDIO AND A TIMELESS FAUCET.

PORTRAIT BY STEVE POMBERG. KITCHEN PHOTOGRAPHED BY ERICA GEORGE DINES. FAUCET BY PERRIN & ROWE.

My entire life history is one marked by kitchens. Specifically, the renovation of kitchens. My starter home on Stephen Long Drive was the site of my first misadventure in remodeling. Long before the advent of the Internet and the introduction of online customer reviews, remodeling your house without the benefit of a general contractor meant random calls to friends for a “kitchen guy.” Did I say “friends?” What I mean is enemies to the death. Our first kitchen re-do was done by a friend’s friend’s boyfriend’s brother—a train of accusation for later. Once we had ripped out everything down to the sub-floor— when the red Georgia clay