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ISSUE NO. 283 | VOLUME 29, NO. 11

MODERN COMFORT In Buckhead’s sleek Sovereign high-rise, designer Barbara Westbrook takes the concept of casual chic to new heights with an intriguing blend of textures and styles

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DESIGN DOSSIER Winsome wordsmith and culinary impresario Gena

Knox combines country with convenience in contemporary Southern cooking S∏YLE NEWS The winners of our Homes of the Year competition inspire and impress with refined, yet definitive statements of superb style

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BOHO LUXE In a historic building rich with patina and charm, a stylist creates a personal loft space that melds the urban allure of the Lower East Side with the vestiges of European grandeur WRITTEN BY CLINTON SMITH

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INTERIOR INSTINCTS An art-enthused tastemaker gets back to her roots and builds the perfect Buckhead home

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FOOD NEWS New restaurant debuts, diverting autumnal occasions and a look at the mystifying persimmon—plus, where to partake of this unusual fruit CALENDAR An artful fundraiser for a major Atlanta museum, invitationals with world-renowned artistic talents and an extensive lineup of gallery shows, many of which signal the start of the gift-giving season TRAVEL A timely jaunt to Nashville reveals a more noble side of this rollicking country music capital—one that’s heaped with heritage and hospitality

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(on the cover) Thea Beasley in the hallway of her Marietta loft. Photographed by Mali Azima on March 31, 2010. Produced by Clinton Smith.

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this month’s contributors MALI AZIMA is an award-winning photographer whose client list includes a who's who of design, including Neiman Marcus, Town & Country, House Beautiful and Knoll. maliazima.com ERICA GEORGE DINES' photography has appeared in Coastal Living, Southern Living, Garden & Gun and Southern Accents, and will be featured in the new book, Southern My Way: Simple Recipes, Fresh Flavors. ericageorgedines.com EDIE ELLISON of Accent Photography is based in Greenville, South Carolina, and specializes is interior and exterior architec-

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tural photography. accent-photography.net

AMY FLURRY is a freelance writer, editor and stylist who has had her work featured in InStyle, Condé Nast Traveler, O at Home, House Beautiful and Country Living, among others. amyﬂurry.com EMILY J. FOLLOWILL has photographed for Traditional Home, Veranda and Garden & Gun, among others. emilyfollowill.com JEFF HERR’s photography has appeared in Architectural Digest multiple times, and he has photographed for Metropolitan Home, among others. jeffherrphoto.com

CHRIS LITTLE has been photographing for more than 25 years, and his interiors have been featured in a variety of design publications as well as the book, Beautiful Interiors. chrislittlephotography.com HEATHER J. PAPER previously worked at Better Homes & Gardens, where she served as editor of Decorating magazine and managed 20 special interest publications. After 16 years with the company, Paper left to pursue a freelance career that has included writing for a number of national titles. She is the author of The Decorating Idea Book and Decorating Ideas That Work.

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This month’s issue features our first Home of the Year winners after more than a decade’s hiatus of conducting the contest. The entries ran the gamut of tastes and styles and the selected winners do, too. A grand prize is not awarded but the key to winning is originality. These homes and individual rooms stand out in their own unique ways. And, though all happen to be architect- and designer-driven projects, the personalities of the homeowners shine through in each. After perusing the winners, we hope you’ll feel inspired to enter next year’s contest. The remainder of the issue is dedicated to individual style, as well; personality reigns supreme in residences by designers Barbara Westbrook, Carter Kay and Nancy Hooff as well as stylist Thea Beasley. And if a home isn’t a true reflection of who lives in it, then what’s the point? Enjoy the month.

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GENA KNOX With her roots in the rural south and her sights set on the kitchen, this Athens-based entrepreneur and cookbook author is reinventing regional cuisine

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Not until she was an adult and living far from temporary flavors and ingredients, simplifying them for home did Gena Knox realize how strong a role food had a new, faster pace of life. Leaning in to what she describes played in shaping her sense of identity and connection to as an “irresistible pull toward the kitchen,” she invited friends to test her healthier version of beloved Southern community. “Growing up in Reynolds, there were no restaurants, specialties, the dog-eared favorites from old Junior no red lights, not even a yield sign,” says Knox of her small League cookbooks such as deviled eggs, artichoke and rice hometown in south Georgia. “We didn’t go out to eat be- salad, fried catfish and pimento cheese. Their emphatic reaction was “This tastes just like the original! You need cause there was nowhere to go!” Instead, it was in the kitchen and around the table at to write a cookbook!” Southern My Way—a sequel to her home where family culinary tradifirst book, Gourmet Made Simple—is tions were nurtured. And it was the her response; it’s filled with apbounty of the farmland around proachable recipes (all with prep them that anchored those timetimes under 20 minutes) for classic honored recipes. dishes with made-from-scratch In her new cookbook, Southern taste and farm-fresh appeal. “When My Way: Simple Recipes, Fresh Flavors you use fresh ingredients, you have ($34.95), Knox puts a modern, to do very little else to make it taste healthier spin on favorite childhood good,” the author says. dishes and reflects on an upbringing Knox—who with her husband where seasonal eating was simply a Davis also founded Fire & Flavor, a way of life, not a movement. line of grilling products and gourmet “What we grew we shared with seasoning salt blends and rubs as well family and friends,” Knox recalls of as brining mixes—peppers the pages life on the farm. “If we took a neighwith stories of visits to local farmers bor a basket of peaches they would SOUTHERN, MY WAY: SIMPLE RECIPES, FRESH FLAVORS— send us home with a sack of purple THE SECOND COOKBOOK BY GENA KNOX—DEBUTS ON NOVEM- and artisans, and families who keep the region’s foodways and farming hull peas or ripe tomatoes or fresh BER 1. KNOX, OPPOSITE PAGE, PREPARES A CASUAL LUNCHTIME BUFFET. squash.” traditions alive and vibrant. “I went back to farmers who inEven her first entrepreneurial forays—she worked at a peach packing shed and sold fluenced my life and talked to them about their lifestyles and boiled peanuts on the side of the road—were inspired by passions,” she says. “We have real value in the South with ample farming land and long growing seasons. Seeing the the region’s abundant seasonal harvests. It was after moving away that Knox began tweaking faces and listening to the stories of those who raised and nurthe recipes she was raised on, lightening them with con- tured the food on the table is a special satisfaction.”

STYLE (proﬁle) far left Knox is inspired by her travels, particularly trips through small Southern towns. A recent discovery included this blue-and-white pottery in an antiques shop in Apalachicola, Florida. left Knox once sold boiled peanuts at roadside stands; now, there’s a recipe for them in her new cookbook. bottom Many of the recipes in Knox’s heirloom collection call for the use of local, seasonal ingredients.

for six or eight. THE ONE PLACE IN ATLANTA I ALWAYS TAKE GUESTS IS..the West-

side, for shopping and eating. I love the roasted chicken sandwich with green goddess dressing at Star Provisions. The chocolate and walnut meringue is my weakness— very sweet, but not too filling. I usually grab a half dozen to have as an after-dinner treat. THE CAR I DRIVE IS…a Volvo Cross Country. WHEN I’M NOT COOKING FOR OTH-

my home but, when it comes to clothing, sunshine yellow is my favorite. THE ONE THING I CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT IS…a good glass of wine in

the evening. MY FAVORITE MUSEUM IS…the

Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia. I GET MY BEST INSPIRATION FROM…travel, my mom’s cook-

ing and old Southern cookbooks. WHEN I GET AN UNEXPECTED DAY TO MYSELF, I LIKE TO…catch up

on reading magazines and organizing my kitchen cabinets. I love a clean kitchen! EVERY HOME NEEDS…an herb garden and good knives.

women—my mom and my mother-in-law. THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN MY WORK IS…Davis, my husband. MY SUNDAY ROUTINE IS…enjoying

THE PLACE I LOVE TO TRAVEL IS…all over, but especially

MY FAVORITE PREPARED FOODS

through small Southern towns.

SHOP IS…Whole Foods; I love

ally good bread.

ARE…peaceful cool colors for

MOST ARE…two amazing

my coffee, waking up Neely, my son, and spending as much time with him as possible before the work week begins.

ERS, I LIKE TO EAT…fish and re-

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easiest dishes—and so delicious! THE PERSONS I LOOK UP TO THE

MY FASHION SENSE OF STYLE IS

supporting my customers.

BEST DESCRIBED AS…I don’t

THE FIRST THING I SEE WHEN I

know that I really have a sense of style, but I do love the classic looks of Audrey Hepburn and Jacqueline Kennedy.

WAKE UP IS…Hamp, my Boykin Spaniel, greeting me at my bedside.

MY PROUDEST PROFESSIONAL MO-

STANDBY COOKBOOK IS…Fresh

OTHER THAN MY OWN, MY

MENT CAME WHEN…I first saw

Every Day by Sarah Foster.

my cooking products on the shelves of Whole Foods, Kroger and Publix.

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MY FAVORITE DISH TO PREPARE AT HOME IS…risotto with seasonal

ingredients; so many people think risotto is hard to make but it is actually one of the

ABOUT ME IS…I was bitten by a

copperhead snake when I was 16. Never fish barefoot in south Georgia! MY FAVORITE PLACE FOR QUIET

FAVORITES AT HOME FAVORITE TABLE LINENS: My husband’s grandmother Dot’s white linen napkins that have a beautiful “D” monogram FAVORITE DINNERWARE: My Herend “Chinese Bouquet” when I have guests, even if we are having burgers; why have china if you are not going to use it? FAVORITE FLOWER: Ranunculus FAVORITE MUSIC: Willie Nelson; I have loved him since I was a little girl FAVORITE WINE: Sparkling rosé FAVORITE ARTISANAL FOOD:

Boiled peanuts and Sweetgrass Dairy cheese FAVORITE ARTIST: Luke Allsbrook   FAVORITE FURNITURE STYLE:

Anything with simple, clean lines   FAVORITE ARCHITECTURAL STYLE:

Colonial Revival

CONTEMPLATION IS…

my morning run. THE ITEM I WON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IS…a bottle of water. THE ONE PIECE OF ADVICE I’D GIVE ANY ASPIRING COOKBOOK AU-

THE INGREDIENT THAT CAN MAKE

THOR IS…don’t be afraid to dive

ALL THE DIFFERENCE IN A

in. And get ready to work hard!

DISH…fresh herbs. MY FAVORITE WAY TO ENTERTAIN AT HOME IS…a sit-down dinner

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Smart & SOPHISTICATED A designing duo renovates their Druid Hills home, keeping sustainability at the fore Real estate, they say, is all about location, location, location. “We’d been looking for a small home for our family of three,” says designer Vivian Bencich. “We found it within four miles of our [Square Feet Studio] office and walking distance to our daughter’s school.” But there was a bonus for Vivian and her architect husband, John. The 1939 Clement Ford-designed residence had been virtually untouched over the years; with the exception of one modest interior renovation, it remained unchanged until the Bencichs purchased it in 2008. With sustainabil20

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ity at the top of their priority list, the design duo opted to renovate rather than tear down. “Being ‘green’ does not require removing a traditional home and replacing it with a new—and sometimes larger—gee-whiz structure,” she explains. “Work with what you have, size it appropriately to your needs, the site and the neighborhood. And waste as little as possible.” With that mantra in mind, the Bencichs wanted to capture more daylight and improve circulation while adding smart storage and work surfaces. Among other things, they

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above It was important to Vivian Bencich and her architect husband, John, to modernize their Druid Hills residence “without making it this big modern thing,” she says. “We wanted to honor what was already there.” In the den, custom steel doors open up to a new porch, the only change to the home’s original footprint. top right In the dining room—and throughout the house—a neutral palette prevails, interspersed with pops of red. Reclaimed oak flooring replaced ceramic tile in this space; stained to match the home’s existing hardwood floors, it allows for a seamless transition from room to room. right From the shiny lacquered finish of a baby grand piano to the luxuriously soft hand of the area rug, the living room is a feast for the eyes from a textural point of view.

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opened up the existing kitchen and den to create a family gathering, entertaining and cooking space and turned a guest room and bath into a master bath-and-a-half. Through it all, Vivian says, it was important to use local materials and craftspeople—as well as energy-efficient appliances—to create a simple, timeless look that complemented the existing architecture. In fact, it’s the combination of unpretentiousness and surprise elements that makes this Druid Hills home so inviting. In the living room, an understated neutral scheme is kept lively with a variety of textures and is punctuated with pops of red. A paisley wall covering unexpectedly bedecks the dining room ceiling. Custom steel doors in the den open up to a new porch, the only change to the home’s original footprint. And limed wax-finished cabinets in the kitchen and master bath were locally sourced to the nth degree. John designed them to keep waste to a minimum, then they were built in Decatur from white oak the contractor had left over from another project and finished on site by Skylar Morgan, and finally topped with Georgia Cherokee marble quarried just 90 miles away. This designer/architect couple approached the project smartly—treating themselves as clients. As a result, they’ve created a residence any design pro would be proud to have in their portfolio.

opposite and above In keeping with the Bencichs’ quest to “go green,” limed wax-finished cabinets in the kitchen were locally sourced. Open shelving keeps everything within arm’s reach. Without visible hinges, cabinet doors and drawers create a seamless façade.

left Although it features the same cabinetry as that in the kitchen and the same neutral scheme found throughout the house, the master bath has singular style thanks to a bold choice of wallpaper. above The sophistication of the master bedroom lies in its simplicity. Meanwhile, a symmetrical furniture arrangement imparts a feeling of calm. right Vivian’s accent color of choice—red—takes a slightly softer tone in her daughter’s bedroom, where large doses of bright pink are beautifully balanced with equal amounts of white.

STYLE ( homes of the year) By vaulting the ceiling, architect Linda MacArthur captured a half-round window over the sink and multiplied the natural light that streams into this kitchen. The rays bounce across light and dark finishes in a variety of textures, making the space seem larger in the process—as does the efficient floorplan. “No matter how much space you have, you feel like you’re always fighting for inches,” she says. “You can accomplish so much more in a small area with built-ins.”

Light & BRIGHT When brought on board to work on Bret and Amy Bergman’s Hanover West home, architect Linda MacArthur knew she had a distinct advantage. Because Amy is an interior designer herself—and Michael Ladisic of Ladisic Fine Homes would be overseeing construction—MacArthur had a strong design team in place. Having found a quiet cul-de-sac lot in this prized part of town, the Bergmans were looking for something casual and inviting with a certain level of style and elegance. Amy, specifically, wanted her dream home to reflect childhood memories of summers spent in Cape Cod and Long Island. The resulting “Hamptons-style” house features a kitchen at the front of the house, allowing Amy to easily keep an eye on the kids playing in the yard. And thanks to a generous bay window over the sink, the vaulted space is virtually flooded with light. 24

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“Because we had such a strong central window element, a Ushaped kitchen was a natural,” MacArthur says. “I welcomed the addition of a talented team like Design Galleria in this room; together, we worked hard to make every elevation strong.” Open to both the breakfast area and the keeping room, the kitchen is designed so the entire family can be there without getting in one another’s way. The island, for instance, has two distinct zones; Amy can prepare dinner on one side while the kids can snack or do their homework on the other. And MacArthur credits Amy for the stunning mix of finishes. “She created a palette and a feeling that everyone worked toward,” says the architect. “It’s like writing a term paper; you have to come up with a topic and the paragraphs have to support it. It’s the same with house; you don’t want to digress but always go back to central idea.”

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Just as handsome as it is hardworking, a renovated kitchen is an all-hours-of-the-day family draw

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Taking inspiration from the beauty that surrounds this home’s site, Summerour & Associates Architects created a cubist interpretation of the layered ridges of the Blue Ridge Mountains. “The stacked stone, laid in a strong horizontal style, mimics the [indigenous] caves in an architectural way,” says Keith Summerour. The residence, which consists of a main house connected to a pavilion, has two faces—an uphill stone face on one side and a glass-fronted one on the other.

Modern INTERPRETATION When approached for this project in Cashiers, North Carolina, architect Keith Summerour and project manager Beth Jones— of Summerour and Associates Architects—found plenty to get excited about. “This house was the first to be built in the Chinquapin development, so there was the opportunity to set the tone stylistically and from a quality standpoint,” the architect recalls. “The client didn’t want a standard mountain house with twigs and wood; they wanted something unique to their sense of style, designed more like a pavilion and less like a house.” To that end, “we were given a lot of freedom,” he adds, “so we started with theory. We asked ourselves ‘what does the house want to be?’ The site featured large granite outcroppings and stone caves, so we wanted to use stone in a special way. We also wanted to seat the house into the landscape, so we worked with [landscape architect] Jeremy Smearman very closely upfront.” 26

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The resulting residence is divided into two structures, accommodating the active lifestyle of a family with four high school- and college-age kids. The main house, with its green rooftop terrace, features the master suite on the top floor, the living area on the entry level and a youthful den with four bedrooms on the ground level. Meanwhile, the pavilion—connected to the main house by a terrace that incorporates a lap pool and outdoor fireplace—houses a rec room and exercise studio as well as the pool bath. “Given the fact that there are so many good contemporary country properties by distinguished architects, leaving our own mark was a matter of going back to site and materials,” Summerour says. “This is a cubist interpretation of the layered ridges of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which is the vista. The stacked stone, laid in a strong horizontal style, mimics the [indigenous] caves in an architectural way. That allowed us to be unique.”

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Clean-lined cabinetry from Spain provides plenty of storage with more hidden behind a wall of mirrors. A custom ottoman and chandelier overhead lend an air of elegance while a spacious shower lined with sparkling glass tiles contributes to the ambience, too. But the room’s focal point is undoubtedly the window wall. Dark-painted mullions draw your eye to the window and the long vanity beneath.

Sleek & CHIC In designing this Buckhead residence, Maria Nutt found herself in an enviable position. When her clients had previously moved to Italy, they’d sold all of their furnishings save for a vast art collection. Thus, when they moved back stateside—specifically, to Buckhead—the designer had the relatively rare opportunity to start with a clean slate. The European stucco residence her clients were moving to had traditional cabinetry and trim throughout. But the kitchen and master bath were in need of updates, so the owners opted to give them a more contemporary look in the process. The master bath, in particular, is a stunning example of such a transition. Nutt started by bringing the once-vaulted ceiling down to 10 feet, not only to give it a more contemporary feeling but to conserve energy, too. 28

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From there, the designer focused on her clients’ specific requests: A clean space with nary a trace of utilitarian items as well as soothing colors and a comfortable atmosphere. Nutt started by removing a Jacuzzi tub (the clients were thrilled to hear that it wasn’t a “musthave”), incorporating a walk-in shower in its stead. Working with Design Galleria, the designer settled on clean-lined cabinetry from Spain with a handsome wood-grain laminate finish; it provides plenty of storage and there’s even more masterfully hidden behind a bank of mirrors. But the room’s focal point is undoubtedly the window wall. Dark-painted mullions contrast with the pale Sherwin-Williams “Dewy” wall color, drawing the eye immediately to the impressive window and the luxuriously long vanity beneath.

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Incorporating pieces from homes they’d fashioned for this client in the past—with an eye to both the present and the future—Stan Topol & Associates created interiors with an evolved look that perfectly suits the family. The formal living room has two separate seating groups, one anchored by a pair of impressive coromandel screens and the other by a mantel from Chesney’s. The dining room features walls upholstered in Janet Yonaty yellow silk.

Individual STYLE In this house originally designed by Harrison Design Associates, Stan Topol says “we were fortunate to have found a place that had good ‘bones’; we just wanted to make them great.” Working with Hixon Homes and Malone Construction, Stan Topol & Associates turned this home into one that reflects what the family is all about. “We tried to make it more cohesive throughout, including the addition of a study and a family entertaining area,” Topol says. “I’ve done multiple projects with this couple, so much of the furniture came from their previous houses, leading to the evolved look that you see here. We believe in quality and pieces of furniture that can be part of our clients’ lives.” The formal living room, for instance, is a gracious space with French doors leading to the garden beyond. The designer created two separate seating groups, one anchored by a pair of impressive coro30

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mandel screens and the other by a mantel from Chesney’s, given even more importance by the Dusty Griffith painting above it. Just as congenial is the dining room. The walls, upholstered in Janet Yonaty yellow silk, “reflect the homeowners,” the designer notes. “My clients are people who love life and it shows. And the John Boone chairs are the most comfortable you’ll ever sit in.” In complete contrast to the light and bright public spaces, the master bedroom is wrapped in delicious chocolate walls, upholstered to provide sound insulation. But this cozy retreat is comfortable right down to the last detail; Topol even designed the headboard with the same pitch as a chaise, making it perfectly comfortable to read in bed. “It’s been a joyful ride creating another environment for this family,” he says. “I truly believe creating an individual look for a client isn’t a challenge, it’s a responsibility.”

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LIFE SEASONAL DELIGH∏ The Greeks once called it the “fruit of the gods,” and for good reason: with its distinct blaze of yellow-orange to red-orange color, enigmatic ﬂavor and often withering calyx, this autumnal fruit is at once exotic, mysterious and, at times, unpalatable; persimmons have a reputation for being intensely tannic and tangy when unripe, yet delicately, divinely sweet when ripened properly. Persimmon trees, as ornamental as they are hardy, thrive in our Southern climate, producing fruit well into the winter—and allowing Atlanta’s talented chefs to play up its best qualities for months to come.

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solo exhibition at Thomas Deans Fine Art, legendary British expressionist Christopher Le Brun pays a visit to Atlanta for the very first time, debuting recent paintings, drawings and sculpture along with select pieces from his archives. Considered one of Europe’s greatest living artists, Le Brun—whose pieces have been described as “personal, sensual and metaphysical”—has works in the collections of the Tate, MoMA, The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, and many others. He will also be present at the High Museum of Art for an artist talk on 11/20. 11/19-12/31. (404) 352-3778; thomasdeans.com “Masterpiece & Its

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season at Gregg Irby Fine Art, introducing gallery visitors to large-scale, abstract works and their miniature counterparts. The smaller works make great starter pieces for those just beginning their connoisseurship in fine art, with prices starting at $45. The show coincides with the premiere of a new gallery artist, Michelle Armas, who introduces energetic abstract paintings that exist in stark contrast to her more rigid and strategic graphic design work. 11/312/23. (404) 941-9787; greggirbyfineart.com Sculptures by Paige Bradley are on view at DE Fine Art, presenting remarkable depictions of the human form in bronze. Encompassing strong themes about human relationships, spirituality, individuality, confinement and freedom, the works invite viewers to ponder their meanings as much as their aesthetic beauty. 11/1-11/30. (404) 841-1184; defineartgallery.com

Archer Gallery this month, “Out of Context”—a solo show by local collage artist Daniel Biddy—presents his “inscapes,” provocative mixed-media compositions that challenge the status quo. Through 11/13. Opening this month, one of Cuba’s most influential young painters, Harry Ruiz Moreno, tackles themes of storytelling and the absurd as allegorical figures and refuse merge on surrealist landscapes. 11/19-12/31. (404) 523-1845; barbaraarcher.com DK Gallery celebrates its

second anniversary on historic Marietta Square with a Jazz Friday the first weekend of the month. Black-and-white artwork sets the tone for a new collection of works by gallery artists, the theme suggested by Susan Easton Burns, one of the gallery’s leading artists. Dynamic and highcontrast, the monochromatic works bring many artists back to the building blocks of their careers, encouraging them to play with the elements of value, contrast and composition. 11/5, 6-9 p.m. (770) 427-5377; dkgallery.us

intriguing canvas for thought-provoking subject matter: barren Western landscapes and their everyday inhabitants, which invite commentary on social status, geography and the American life. 11/9-12/30. An exhibition by Kendell Carter, “It Is What It Is, But It Isn’t,” continues at the Trois Gallery, combining art themes of disparate cultures. Through 12/8. (404) 253-3141; scadexhibitions.com Alan Avery Art Com-

pany’s “Hunters of Dreams” continues this month, bringing works by two new gallery artists— Michele Mikesell and Tim Hussey—to the forefront. Mingling recognizable figures with the nearly nonrepresentational, each brings a fresh perspective to abstraction. While Mikesell incorporates themes of folk art and anthropomorphic figures, Hussey champions highly developed and expressive surfaces that combine techniques of scraping and layering with scraps of found paper. Through 11/20. (404) 237-0370; alanaveryartcompany.com Anne Irwin Fine Art

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dimensional works by artist Alison Elizabeth Taylor is on view in the ACA Gallery of SCAD. Formed by materials such as wood veneer overlay and marquetry techniques, Taylor’s contemporary, two-dimensional creations offer an

harkens the holiday season with its annual small works show, displaying pieces by its entire roster of gallery artists plus those of a few more invited talents. With many of the featured works available for considerably less than their full-scale counterparts, the show of-

fers a great way to pick up gifts for loved ones or start a new collection of your own. 11/19-12/31. (404) 3521855; anneirwinfineart.com

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works from the past year’s exhibitions at the Atlanta Photography Group are on view in the Atrium Gallery of Atlanta’s HartsfieldJackson International Airport, located in the heart of the main airline terminal. Juried by Amy Miller, Executive Director of Atlanta Celebrates Photography, the collection of large-scale photographic images continues to dazzle more than 250,000 travelers per day in this 24/7 passageway. Through 11/17. (404) 605-0605; apgphoto.org In his inaugural show at

Pryor Fine Art, awardwinning mixed-media artist Dennis Campay (also a featured artist at this year’s High Arts Day) brings his richly conceived abstractions to Bennett Street. Combining influences of European landscapes—especially Greco-Roman ruins—with rural and coastal Southern vistas, this Atlanta icon blends interior and exterior, reality and illusion, manmade and natural with ingenuity and expertise. Works by Massachusetts artist Laura Schiff Bean will also be on view, presenting ethereal imagery of flowing dresses amid dark, saturated backdrops. 11/5-11/26. (404) 352-8775; pryorfineart.com

National Galleries of Scotland, the High Museum of Art welcomes 25 masterpieces of the Venetian Renaissance, including two of Titian’s greatest paintings—“Diana and Actaeon” and “Diana and Callisto.” Originally commissioned by King Phillip II of Spain, the monumental pair of works has never before traveled to the U.S. Additional works by Titian are joined by the masterpieces of Tintoretto, Veronese, Lotto, Bassano and others, inviting guests to return to a golden age of painting and marvel at the profound influences they have had on the art world. Through 1/2. (404) 733-4444; high.org In a new exhibition at the

Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia, “Discursive Documents: Performing the Catalogue,” artist collective John Q—consisting of Wesley Chenault, Andy Ditzler and Joey Orr—investigates the elements of the contemporary cataloguing process, composed of printed materials, exhibitions, programming and digital scholarship. Geared at expanding the idea of what a catalogue can be, the exhibition will consist of programming at MOCA GA, talks by the artists and special arts publications. Through 1/8. (404) 367-8700; mocaga.org

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Hosted by Art Partners and chaired by Sue McKinley along with honorary chair and interior designer Suzanne Kasler, the 15th annual High Arts Day will serve as a fundraiser for the premier art museum of the Southeast while offering a jam-packed day of arts and cultural events. The lineup will include exclusive private tours of the High’s most recent signature exhibitions, including “Salvador Dalí: The Late Work” and “Titian and the Golden Age of Venetian Painting” (top). A morning reception and private shopping event at Saks Fifth Avenue, a seated luncheon, trunk show, a silent auction of exciting trips and original art by featured artist Dennis Campay as well as an opportunity to meet Suzanne Kasler are also on the agenda. Before lunch, two local architectural gems are also up for tour. The first is a David Adler-inspired home boasting influences of Pennsylvania stone farmhouses and Williamsburg architecture; conceived by Ryan Duffey of Summerour & Associates, it features interior design by Barbara Westbrook, of Westbrook Interiors. The second is the home of Spanx CEO Laurie Ann Goldman and husband Jonathan Goldman (above), recently renovated by classicist Norman Askins. Tickets, $150. 11/15, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (404) 733-4429; high.org.

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clockwise from left The four-star, fourdiamond The Capital Grille serves delectable dishes at the hands of chef Tyler Brown and team. The storied Glen Leven estate is one of Nashville’s most cherished landmarks. With its rich Russian walnut, Italian sienna marble and adornments at every turn, The Hermitage Hotel has effectively cemented its legacy as the grandest hotel in the history of Nashville.

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It’s not all cowboy boots and honky tonk—though the music that comes out of Nashville definitely lives up to the hype; this Southern city boasts an elegant element that goes often undiscovered by the beau monde at large. Shortly after the Cumberland River swept over the city in May, I had the opportunity to visit this cultural epicenter only to discover that it’s still very much alive and thriving. While lodging for the weekend at The Hermitage Hotel—Tennessee’s only five-star, five-diamond hotel, I was lucky enough to be granted a private tour of the Glen Leven estate, a secluded Greek Revival-style manse situated on an unthinkable 66 acres near the heart of downtown Nashville. The antebellum landmark has resided here since 1857, only shortly after Nashville was named Tennessee’s state capital. With its voluminous rooms, crackling paint and Victorian tilework, Glen Leven looks positively Southern gothic—like something out of a Richard Sexton masterpiece—and the surrounding grounds are lush with rare vegetables and flora. In fact, its heirloom produce serves as the exclusive supply to The Hermitage Hotel, whose guests can take part in planting and tilling the garden. The hotel’s acclaimed German Rathskeller-style restaurant, The Capital Grille, makes the most of these harvests. In June, it introduced a seven-course Tennessee Tasting Menu

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featuring the local bounty as well as one very special ingredient—its exclusive new batch of Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel whiskey hand-selected at the distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee. The hotel purchased an entire barrel (some 180 liters) to commemorate its centennial in 2010, leading its culinary team to incorporate the charcoal-mellowed sipping whiskey into a variety of decadent offerings, from aromatic cocktails and meat marinades to house-made gelato. During the meal, my senses were stolen by the beauty of a wildflower, buttermilk ricotta and spicy arugula salad as much as the rich flavors of local cornish hen atop a bed of morel mushrooms, wild leeks and potato dumplings. Not one to pass up an architectural tour, I also marveled at the Romanesque Revival architecture of Union Station, a one-time railroad terminal-cum-hotel. And I tooled around the Vanderbilt University campus before familiarizing myself with some of the finest neighborhoods: elegant Belle Meade, home to the Gores and landed gentry alike; posh Green Hills, with its fabulous shopping; and ultra-hip The Gulch, to name just a few. And because there’s so much more to this city than can be captured in one weekend, some of our favorite Nashville tastemakers have clued us in on the best places to stop, shop, dine and play.

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TASTEMAKERS’ FAVORITES Ben Collins, co-owner of Atlanta’s Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams showroom, splits his time between here and Nashville, serving as a stylish ambassador for the Nashville-based company’s warm modern designs. Architect, designer and best-selling author Bobby McAlpine maintains offices for his three eponymous design businesses— specializing in architectural, interior and furniture design—in the cities of Birmingham, Nashville and Atlanta. Annette Joseph is a renowned Atlanta-based magazine photo stylist and producer who earlier this year designed a loft in Nashville for Gwyneth Paltrow and family to reside while the actress was in town filming a new movie. Atlanta gallery owner Austin Hill is a Savannah-born art aficionado who was led to Nashville by a career in real estate and construction. Though he’s recently returned to his home state of Georgia, Hill remains immersed in Nashville culture and life.

DINING: “AT CITY HOUSE IN GERMANTOWN, OWNER TANDY WILSON HAS SUCCESSFULLY TAKEN A FORMER ART STUDIO AND CREATED AN INVITING DINING SPACE TO DISPLAY HER RUSTIC ITALIAN FARE.” –BEN COLLINS “MARCHÉ ARTISAN FOODS IS MY FAVORITE PLACE FOR BRUNCH, HANDS DOWN. THE BLOOD ORANGE MIMOSAS ARE PURE HEAVEN AND THE MENU IS WONDERFULLY AUTHENTIC.” –ANNETTE JOSEPH “I LOVE WHISKEY KITCHEN, FOR ITS ENERGY AND LIFE—AND WHISKEY. FIREFLY IS A FAVORITE WHEN YOUR AESTHETIC SENSES NEED TO SLUM IT WHILE HAVING SWEET SERVICE AND EVERCHANGING LOVELY FOOD.” –BOBBY MCALPINE HOTELS “THE HERMITAGE HOTEL IS AN OLD STANDARD. IF YOU WANT CLASSIC STYLE, INCREDIBLE ARCHITECTURE, BIG ROOMS AND GREAT DINING, THIS IS WHERE TO STAY.” –AUSTIN HILL

“THE HUTTON IS THE BEST NEW HIP HOTEL, WITH A GOOD AND HANDSOME RESTAURANT, 1808 GRILLE, LOCATED JUST OFF THE LOBBY.” –BOBBY MCALPINE CLOTHING “FOR MEN, IT’S BILLY REID— GROOVY HEE-HAW CHIC, AND AS ORIGINAL AS IT IS MATURE. FOR WOMEN, JAMIE’S INVENTORY IS WORLD-SHOPPED AND CONSTANTLY AHEAD OF THE GROOVE.” –BOBBY MCALPINE “NASHVILLE KNOWS DENIM AND THE SAME GOES FOR IMOGENE + WILLIE. THE ONE-OF-A-KIND SHOP, LOCATED IN A REHABBED GAS STATION, FEATURES EVERYTHING FROM VINTAGE LEVIS TO CUSTOM DENIM.” –BEN COLLINS ANTIQUES & HOME “NEST INTERIORS IN EDGEHILL VILLAGE IS OWNED BY STEPHANIE VAN HOESEN, A LOVELY LADY WITH GREAT TASTE! SHE HELPED ME IMMENSELY ON THE PALTROW PROJECT.” –ANNETTE JOSEPH “DIGS ON BANDYWOOD DRIVE FEATURES UNIQUE ARTISANS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD. NO MATTER WHAT I AM LOOKING FOR, IT ALWAYS HAS THAT SPECIAL SOMETHING THAT I NEED TO COMPLETE A ROOM.” –BEN COLLINS ARTS “SCHERMERHORN SYMPHONY CENTER HAS ONE OF THE BEST SYMPHONIES IN THE WORLD. CITIES THREE TIMES NASHVILLE’S SIZE CAN’T COMPARE TO THIS NEOCLASSICAL WORK OF ART.” –AUSTIN HILL

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When does a relaxed approach to decorating beget a flawless outcome? If this month’s home features are any indication, the key is trusting one’s personal instincts. And when such intuition is backed by an impeccable eye for style, you’re bound to have a winning combination. Perhaps that’s why BARBARA WESTBROOK’s concept for a chic Buckhead condominium appears so effortlessly conceived. With sentimental objects, a reverence for comfort and just a dash of glamour, her design creates the impression of a spirited world traveler without being expected or overthe-top. Meanwhile, drawing on nearly two decades of work and friendship and using art as their impetus, CARTER KAY and NANCY HOOFF fused their own design ideas to create the latter’s perfectly eclectic—and thoughtfully tailored—Buckhead home. Finally, French-born stylist and pioneering urbanite THEA BEASLEY took a T-shirt-and-ball-skirt approach to a revived 19th-century loft in historic Marietta, amassing a fantastic collection of worldly objects and letting the whole space embrace a nature of sunshiny warmth.

“My favorite elements in the living room are those great jugs on top of the ﬁreplace,” says designer Barbara Westbrook. She was so drawn to the South of Market ﬁnds, in fact, that the entire condominium’s color scheme was drawn from their range of neutrals.

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IN BUCKHEADâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SLEEK SOVEREIGN HIGH-RISE, DESIGNER BARBARA WESTBROOK TAKES THE CONCEPT OF CASUAL CHIC TO NEW HEIGHTS WITH AN INTRIGUING BLEND OF TEXTURES AND STYLES WRITTEN BY SEJAL BHIMA PHOTOGRAPHED BY ERICA GEORGE DINES

In the dining room, vintage chairs sit comfortably beside a pair of banquettes because, as Westbook explains, “you don’t want your dining table to look like a conference table.” Above the sleek marbletop Parsons table, Westbrook added a rustic chandelier, its airy silhouette not at all impeding the breathtaking view beyond. opposite In the living room, Westbrook selected two sisal area rugs in colors that seamlessly blend with the wood ﬂoor. “I didn’t want the rugs to deﬁne the space with their color; otherwise, they would have fought the curve,” says Westbrook, referencing the room’s unique architectural shape. “That would have chopped up the space instead of letting it be what it is—a long, open room.”

Step inside this beautifully appointed residence designed by Barbara Westbrook and it becomes apparent that modern design doesn’t have to sacrifice comfort or warmth. “People like to live in every space now,” she says. Indeed, every room in this condominium exudes an informal vibe, but without ever compromising great style. In the dining room, Westbrook surrounded a marble-clad table with a mix of handsome chairs and plush leather banquettes; in the nearby study, she paired a contemporary iron coffee table with a comfy sectional. “My thought was to do something a little more casual,” ex-

plains Westbrook, “but I wanted to blend that feeling with a few modern pieces because we are in a modern building.” Also in the study, a wall of cleverly arranged photographs further enhances the condominium’s livable ambience. “I always like my spaces to have a personal touch and for them to look like someone has collected pieces over time,” Westbrook says. Thus, envisioning the home of a well-traveled photographer, she set images from Europe and Africa upon custom patina-finished shelving. An assortment of large jugs perched atop the living room’s float49

Gray walls automatically add drama to this stylish study. “I chose Roman shades in a similar color to the walls so that you’re enveloped in the space; it just wraps around you,” says Westbrook. Shying away from the traditional sofa-and-chairs setup, the designer selected a soft, chunky sectional to further enhance the room’s inviting ambience. The seating piece also provides an eye-pleasing contrast to the dark backdrop, including a custom desk and iron coffee table.

ing fireplace not only adds to the collected effect but also serves as the color inspiration for the entire residence. Westbrook drew from their wonderful range of neutrals and then used splashes of red as an accent. “When you bring in a lot of color to a space like this you end up fighting the view,” she notes. “I wanted to be careful not to do that, so you’ll only find a few pops of red throughout the space.” The demure color palette not only lets the Buckhead cityscape shine through the expansive windows but also amplifies the gorgeous natural light that finds its way into every corner of this airy residence. With Westbrook’s deft balance of light and dark, old and new, and soft and sleek, the designer gives this sky-high retreat her signature stamp of chic, yet ultra-comfortable style. SEE RESOURCES, BACK OF BOOK. 50

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Wrapped in a beautiful snakeskin-esque Donghia fabric, a low-slung headboard serves as the master bedroom’s pièce de résistance. Other highlights include a textured Scandinavian throw, a weathered bench and West Elm side tables. Originally intended for televisions, the tables’ diminutive heights made them the perfect accents along the extended, low wall. opposite Westbrook envisioned this custom vanity to introduce strong horizontal lines into the tall and narrow hallway that houses the dressing area. “I kept thinking about Chanel red lipstick, so we did the frames in a similar crisp red color,” recalls the designer. “In any space, it’s always nice to have a touch of glamour.” 52

“EVERY ROOM NEEDS A FOCAL POINT, SOMETHING THAT DRAWS YOU IN AND MAKES YOU WANT TO DISCOVER WHAT ELSE IS INSIDE.” —Barbara Westbrook

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AN ART-ENTHUSED TASTEMAKER GETS BACK TO HER ROOTS AND BUILDS THE PERFECT BUCKHEAD HOME WRITTEN BY KATE ABNEY PRODUCED BY CLINTON SMITH PHOTOGRAPHED BY EMILY J. FOLLOWILL

Nancy Hooff’s living room gets a boost from curry colors, interesting fabrics, objets d’art and ample global touches, adding layers of fun to the neutral scheme. The ultracomfortable, knole-style chairs were inspired by a pair Hooff saw in a magazine that she had recreated by her favorite upholstery workroom. A hemispherical steel and hand-cut alumninum sculpture by Cindy Loehr, an artist who has previously exhibited at the Atlanta Contemporary Art Center, contributes sparkle.

Nancy Hooff has long been an arbiter of the Atlanta arts scene—supporting the Forward Arts Foundation by way of the Swan Coach House Gallery, serving on the board of the Atlanta Contemporary Art Center, chairing the 1997 High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction, co-hosting the High’s inaugural Collectors’ Evening and tirelessly championing emerging Georgia artists. She’s also worked, intermittently, for esteemed Atlanta designer Carter Kay over the past 15 years. But if you ask Hooff to describe her role, she won’t say “interior designer” or “decorator;” instead, she simply prefers “assistant.” Still, nary an aesthete would argue that Hooff’s tastes are anything but exquisite. After all, she garnered many of her design instincts from her mother, a passionate collector of contemporary art and past editor of Southern Accents and Impressions magazines. “Because of her, at a very early age I was fortunate enough to be exposed to women designers who thought outside the box,” notes Hooff. “Hence, I have always been more attracted to gutsier, more masculine design.” Hooff met Kay, a comparable design talent, while studying business at Mount Vernon College in Washington, D.C. But as a thirdgeneration Atlantan with storybook memories of growing up in Buckhead, Hooff was eager to return home. In 1995, she and her husband, Gene, found their forever home in the Peachtree Battle neigh-

opposite far left The concrete-and-iron console in the entryway was a spontaneous purchase. “A friend walked in one day and said, ‘I saw this piece at Lush Life and you just have to buy it.’ So I did,” says Hooff. A custom handrail by Jason Smith, of Smithworks Iron & Design, creates a light and airy look in the entryway. The Napoleon III-style armchair formerly belonged to the homeowner’s mother. The small paintings are by Georgia artist Donna Mintz. opposite left This cove-like patio, once a rambling herb garden, is the lowest part of the outdoor landscape, giving it a cozy feeling. Today, it serves as a secluded spot for lingering evening conversations and provides a fabulous atmosphere for parties.

The sunroom previously featured three walls of glass but a more recent renovation added one solid wall with a mirror and wet bar. “[William] Litchfield did this room, and he intentionally made it so that the stone on this floor is the same kind that’s used in the garden. When you open up the doors it almost creates one room,” says Hooff. The new windows and doors were created by local craftsman Barry Bearden; his expertise lies in finishing floors but he first tried his hand at doors for this very project. The swirling fabric used for the pillows—an uncanny match for the funky chair on the patio beyond—is by Bergamo, available through Travis & Company. The upholstery fabric is Donghia. The modern Edra Corallo Armchair beyond is from SWITCH Modern.

The moody gray dining room is brought to life by a mod glass-andacrylic table, speckled dining chairs and a whimsical iron chandelier. Hooff’s mother passed this beauty down following a renovation to her own beach house, its patinated glass baubles adding a dose of whimsy. Interesting fabrics from Bergamo, like a plush ruched velvet and a swirl-patterned cotton, add texture and allure to the living spaces.

Throughout this home, with its neutral palette, art is used to add color. In one living room vignette, a pair of acrylics on canvas by Clem Bedwell—available through TEW Galleries—hangs above an artful lamp by Winifred Ross Reilly and turned-wood bowls.

“I CAN WALK TO WHERE I GREW UP. I CAN WALK TO MY MOTHER’S HOUSE. I CAN WALK TO MY SISTER’S HOUSE. I CAN WALK TO MY BROTHER’S HOUSE. I WOULDN’T WANT TO BE ANYPLACE ELSE.” —NANCY HOOFF Even in the heart of bustling Buckhead, ivy growing on the façade of this Tudor-inspired home gives it the feeling of a quaint English cottage. Still, a wash of gray and a red-orange door give the residence a modern edge. For a vibrant pop, Smith & Hawken loungers situated poolside are accented by bright orange pillows made from Sunbrella fabric. The pool and cabana provide a picturesque setting for parties in the summer and intimate conversations by the ﬁre throughout chillier seasons. The comfortable teak furniture in the cabana, which features cushions covered in weatherproof Sunbrella fabric, is from Sutherland.

OPEN SHELVING IN THE LIGHT AND AIRY KITCHEN PROVIDES EASY ACCESSIBILITY TO A ROTATING ARRAY OF DISPLAY OBJECTS. AN ISLAND COUNTERTOP MADE OF RAW, UNPOLISHED GRANITE ADDS TEXTURE TO THE SCHEME WHILE THE BRUSHED ALUMINUM COUNTER STOOLS CONTRIBUTE A MODERN TOUCH.

A Tricia Guild for Osborne & Little bedspread—one of the only ﬂorals you’ll ﬁnd in the home—gives the master bedroom a relaxed look, as do the weathered wood shuttersturned-headboard that Hooff purchased long ago at an antiques store. In one corner of the room, an iron chair and matching ottoman establish a smart-looking reading nook. opposite In the upstairs guest suite, porcelain subway tiles from Walker Zanger lend simplicity and continuity to the sunlit bathroom.

borhood of Nancy’s youth. And though the two at first had to share a small bedroom and downstairs bath, the humble home was an ideal fit for their family, which included two young sons. They were unfussy about the extras; renovations could come slowly over time. For the first phase of renovations, Pope-Ozio & Associates landscaped the backyard and created a play area for the boys. And when it came time to add on a master suite, Norman Askins proved masterful at making the addition blend seamlessly into the exterior of the 1930s home. Askins and William Litchfield also joined forces to overhaul the kitchen, installing raw granite countertops and concealed appliances while ridding the room of upper storage cabinets. Litchfield reconfigured the upstairs bedrooms, as well, giving the two sons—now 24 and 28—inviting places to come home to. A formerly unused room was even converted into a sun-splashed guest suite. Finally, Litchfield helped transform a dilapidated patio into an inviting sunroom. Throughout the process, not a single decorating decision was made without Kay’s input. Thus, the home reflects the designer’s touch at every turn, from the richly textured velvet sofas and tactile woods to the extraordinary Peter Fasano fabric lending the dining chairs the look of exotic speckled eggs. Hooff, whose style might be best described as eclectic or collected over time, treats her design preferences casually; “I find that if you get things that don’t work, you know it immediately,” she says. Yet they remain irrefutable evidence of her innate sensibilities. A chair purchased for Gene on a whim perfectly matches a pillow fabric selected for the sunroom years before, while understated kilims add pops of color to bare floors and a collection of weathered wood shutters in the master bedroom is an ingenious alternative to a conventional headboard. Naturally, works of contemporary art also pepper the home, bringing with them fantastic stories of Hooff’s friendships with the artists. For a delightful denouement, the Hooffs installed a luxurious saltwater pool and cabana—complete with a vibrant art installation by Mario Petrirena. “It’s interesting being on a very busy Buckhead street; you can hardly tell when you’re sitting back here that you’re in Atlanta,” she says. “The summer we installed the pool, Carter asked me to give her my hours for July. I added them up and it was only five, because I was sitting outside every day!” The picturesque setting is perfect for parties, as well; the couple has hosted everything from bluegrass shindigs to more formal occasions, including an elegant engagement celebration. “We love to entertain out here,” Hooff says enthusiastically. “The boys have their parties on Saturday and we have ours on Sunday.” While the poolside scene provides a wonderful respite during scorching Atlanta summers, a cozy fireplace and curtain panels enveloping the cabana make it just as enjoyable during cooler months— one of the many reasons Hooff considers the abode a winter home above all. Its warm-toned interiors boast plush fabrics, tactile woods, a toasty fireplace and even artwork by Clem Bedwell that seems to reference dancing flames. So as November’s chill descends, Hooff is happier than ever to be spending time at home, not straying far from her chosen environs. SEE RESOURCES, BACK OF BOOK. 61

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WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY CLINTON SMITH PHOTOGRAPHED BY MALI AZIMA

IN A HISTORIC BUILDING RICH WITH PATINA AND CHARM, A STYLIST CREATES A PERSONAL LOFT SPACE THAT MELDS THE URBAN ALLLURE OF THE LOWER EAST SIDE WITH THE VESTIGES OF EUROPEAN GRANDEUR 62

Stylist Thea Beasley’s loft is a veritable cabinet of curiosities, ﬁlled with personal collections and objets d’art. The real cabinet below is no different, as it’s ﬁlled with things she has collected from nature and pieces that inspire her. Beasley is wearing a silk ikat chapan from Uzbekistan. opposite African, camel bone and stone beads, as well as half-moon shells from Papau, New Guinea (that once served as currency), surround the neck of an antique mannequin that Beasley has had “forever.”

African headdresses from Cameroon ďŹ&#x201A;ank the walls of Beasleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s living room, as does an antique viola case from Europe that retains the original stickers from its travels. The vintage French sofa is covered in linen, while the backs of the pair of armchairs are upholstered in burlap.

In the library, Beasley juxtaposed an antique French desk and daybed with a vintage photographer’s lamp that serves as a sculptural piece. The diptych above the desk is a piece that Beasley created while in graduate school. The rug is jute. left The book with the heart-shape cut-out is actually an antique piece that provided the wealthy a place to hide their valuables. Beasley has ﬁlled the cavity with a spiny sea urchin.

At first glance, Marietta’s historic downtown square would probably conjure up images of Mayberry before you’d think of European locales such as London’s Mayfair district or, maybe, Maastricht. But above one of the mom-and-pop shops, stylist Thea Beasley has crafted a loft that melds Old World continental charm with the street smarts of Manhattan. “The size and age of the space conjured up Europe for me,” says Beasley of the late 19th-century structure. “It’s sort of like a grand old apartment with good bones, patina and a soul that I had not found anywhere in Atlanta.” For Beasley, who loves old spaces and has always lived in old houses, this one has been in a constant state of evolution since she first spied it 15 years ago and was the first person to get a certificate of occupancy in the downtown area. “When I first moved in, the floors were so dirty I thought they were linoleum,” she says with a laugh. These days, bright dappled sunlight floods the space throughout the day, creating an ethereal retreat

After scraping “layers and layers and layers” of peeling paint off the walls of the eat-in kitchen, Beasley discovered the original tinted plaster. She attributes the mottling to the building’s dramatic ﬂuctuations in temperature over the years.

Beasley dressed the kitchen counter with a skirt made from a crewel fabric, and she lined the shelves with framed botanicals. The African cow mask on the pantry door is from the early 20th century. opposite The original coal-burning ﬁreplace was not functional and very shallow, so Beasley turned it into an artistic focal point by creating a mosaic from castoff oyster shells.

THEA BEASLEY COMPARES HER LOFT TO LIVING INSIDE OF A SCULPTURE, A SPACE THAT CONSTANTLY CHANGES TO REFLECT HER MOOD AND SPIRIT in which she can conceptualize and create projects for her vast array of clients, including a number of national home furnishings companies and catalogs. “It’s like living inside a sculpture,” says Beasley, “one that constantly evolves to reflect me. I think of it as one part loft, plus big, fat New York apartment.” While the stylist in Beasley makes her a natural-born collector, things that remain constant include her passion for things from nature—bones, shells, feathers and raffia—as well as her love of different cultures, particularly 18th-century France, India and Africa. For the French-born Beasley, who was raised in London and lived in Savannah before moving to Atlanta, the loft has afforded her the space to live more of a European lifestyle that mixes simplicity with luxury. As she puts it, “Being here is sort of like pairing a ball skirt with a white T-shirt.” SEE RESOURCES, BACK OF BOOK. 71

A vision in white, cream and ivory, the master bedroom features an Italian campaign canopy bed from Anthropologie and an antique mannequin whose â&#x20AC;&#x153;skirtâ&#x20AC;? Beasley loves.

EVERYTHING IN BEASLEY’S HOME TELLS A STORY AND HAS PERSONAL MEANING. THE PINK GALAH TAXIDERMY ON THE MANTEL IS A VICTORIAN PIECE. THE CHAIR WAS FROM BEASLEY’S “FIRST DUMPSTER DIVE,” A DISCARD FROM HER MOTHER’S OPTHAMOLOGIST’S OFFICE THAT SHE HAS NOW HAD FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS. IN THE MASTER BATH, A BLACK-BEADED CHANDELIER, ZEBRA RUG AND CLAWFOOT TUB BOOST THE GLAMOUR QUOTIENT. THE COLLECTION OF ICONIC PHOTOGRAPHS AND ILLUSTRATIONS ARE OF STYLISH AND FASHIONABLE WOMEN THAT SHE ADMIRES FOR THEIR SENSES OF STYLE AND MANNERS OF LIVING. “THEY’RE RESERVED AND ELEGANT,” SAYS BEASLEY OF THE IMAGES. THE SAME CAN BE SAID OF THE PIECES IN HER COLLECTION OF VINTAGE CLOTHING.

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PAGES 20-30 (homes of the year) PAGES 20-23 Vivian and John Bencich, Square Feet Studio, (404) 688-4990; squarefeetstudio.com PAGE 24 Linda MacArthur, Linda MacArthur, Architect LLC, (404) 233-4771 PAGE 26 Keith Summerour, Summerour & Associates Architects, (404) 603-8585; summerour.net PAGE 28 Maria Nutt, McLaurin Interiors, (770) 316-0986; mclaurininteriors.com PAGE 30 Stan Topol, Stan Topol & Associates, (404) 885-9889; stantopol.com PAGES 46-53 (modern comfort) INTERIOR DESIGN Barbara Westbrook, Westbrook Interiors, 2991 Hardman Ct., Atlanta 30305. (404) 355-9430; westbrookinteriors.com PAGES 46-47 CHAIRS Love Train at Scott Antique Market SIDES TABLES Bungalow TRUNK Love Train at Scott Antique Market FLOOR LAMPS Crate & Barrel JUGS South of Market RUG Designer Carpets PAGES 48 CHANDELIER South of Market CHAIRS Vintage from Turner Antiques ARTWORK Sandler Hudson Gallery CONSOLE Love Train at Scott Antique Market DINING TABLE Custom designed by Barbara Westbrook PAGE 49 SOFA Lee Industries WING CHAIR Darryl Carter Hickory Chair RUGS Designer Carpets ARTWORK Sandler Hudson Gallery COFFEE TABLE Scott Antique Market FLOOR LAMP Pottery Barn SIDE TABLES Love Train at Scott Antique Market PAGE 50-51 WALL COLOR Daguerreotype 8403 by Sherwin-Williams SECTIONAL Swenson Upholstery, customed designed by Westbrook Interiors COFFEE TABLE & DESK Custom designed by Barbara Westbrook CHAIRS Scott Antique Market DESK LAMP Pollen FLOOR LAMP Pottery Barn WINDOW TREATMENTS Judy Pratt SHELVING UNITS Roost CUSTOM WALL SHELVING Custom designed by Westbrook Interiors VINTAGE CAMERA Rust & Dust PAGES 52-53 HEADBOARD Custom designed by Westbrook Interiors HEADBOARD FABRIC Donghia BEDDING Bloomingdales SIDE TABLES West Elm LAMPS Circa Lighting WOODEN BENCH Scott Antique Market BENCH ACCENTS Bobo CHAISE Custom designed by Westbrook Interiors CHAISE SIDE TABLE Roost CUSTOM VANITY & MIRROR Custom designed by Westbrook Interiors CHAIR Scott Antique Market PAGES 54-61 (interior instincts) INTERIOR DESIGN Carter Kay and Nancy Hooff, Carter Kay Interiors, 318 Broadland Rd. NW, Atlanta 30342. (404) 261-8119; carterkayinteriors.com ARCHITECT Norman D. Askins, Norman Davenport Askins Architects. 2995 Lookout Pl. NE, Atlanta 30305. (404) 233-6565; normanaskins.com ARCHITECT William Litchfield, William B. Litchfield Residential Designs Inc., 800 Lambert Dr. NE, Suite B, Atlanta 30342. (404) 733-1889; litchfielddesigns.com BUILDER Daniel Person, 1695 Hartland Dr., Decatur 30033. (404) 512-6666. PAGES 54-55 GRAY MOHAIR ON SOFA AND CHAIRS Larsen DRAPERY FABRIC Bergamo PILLOW FABRICS Pollack CUSHION FABRIC FOR KNOLE-STYLE CHAIRS John Hutton Textiles ART Cindy Loehr, Gordon Chandler, Isabele Melchior and Donna Rosenthal PAGES 5657 CUSTOM DOORS Barry Bearden, 2693 Moon Cabin Dr., Powder Springs 30127. (770) 993- 9922 PAGE 58 TURNED-WOOD MOULTHROP BOWL (FRONT) The Signature Shop & Gallery TURNED-WOOD BOWL (BACK) Homeowner’s own PAGE 59 COUNTER STOOLS Emeco 1006 Navy stools in brushed aluminum POTTERY AND ART Homeowner’s own PAGES 62-75 (boho luxe) INTERIOR DESIGN Thea Beasley, theabeasley@gmail.com; theabeasley.blogspot.com CORRECTION In the feature, Stylish Simplicity, in our October 2010 issue, the name of one of the homeowners was listed incorrectly as John Hartley. The homeowner’s correct name is David Hartley.

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Design Through the Ages In the second of a two-part series, Marcia offers up advice for savvy style at every age

THIS MONTH, MY HIGHLY SUBJECTIVE LIST OF DOS AND DON’TS FOR DECORATING WITHIN YOUR PEER GROUP IS DEDICATED TO AARP MEMBERS

IN YOUR

50s

Thank heavens those annoying children are gone. Convert their bedrooms post haste so home doesn’t look like a long-term option for them. You need a study, and maybe a sewing room, too. • Frame some botanical prints with no mats, simply suspended in glass; old maps, vintage seed packets or even menus work, too. • You are officially grown up. You can now relax and hire a decorator. • Because you are officially grown up, you can fire your decorator and do it yourself. • Start pulling pages from magazines and envision what you want. Ransack your closet to see what colors you really like; if you find all neutrals, it’s a cry for help—and your shrink is not really the one to ask about paint chips. Re-hire a decorator, ASAP!

60s

Wow, time flies. And it isn’t kind to your furniture or your carpets. Take a cold, hard look at your home. Now that you have put on your glasses, you can see what I am talking about. You need to consider reupholstering everything in sight. Calm yourself with some klonopin; there are many discount fabric stores in your own back yard and online. Get cracking. • That yard you have been mowing (and not reseeding) is thick with weeds and there is not a landscaper in the metro area who considers giant plots of pine straw an “aesthetic choice.” Start thinking about monkey grass and privet hedges—and some outdoor urns and planters—to create a garden. • You deserve some nice furniture too, so wake up! There are serious antiques to be found in Buckhead. There are also retail stores out there that are not mass-market. Buy Oushak rugs, mohair sofas and Biedermeier furniture. This is the dessert portion of your life meal.

70s

Sell everything you can, or give it to your kids. • Have a garage sale and part with everything that doesn’t move you to tears at the thought of its loss. • Move somewhere that you’ve always wanted to live and seriously think about downsizing; there are grown children out there looking for a place to hunker down after divorces…break-ups…job losses. • Think of yourself above all others and get your creative juices flowing. You have kept the good things, so completely redesign your life.

80s

This is the time to do exactly what you damn well want. • Attribute your craving for luxury bedding—from the likes of Frette, Anichini and Leontine Linens—to the fear of bed sores. • Always look confused, but carry your credit card secreted on your person for breakaway jaunts to Neiman Marcus. • Go all Driving Miss Daisy on pesky relatives; buy yourself your dream car but insist on driving it to ADAC. Often. • Treat yourself to flowers all the time. Order them from Boxwoods or just scoop them up at Kroger. If anyone complains about the expense (you know who I mean— blood kin with their eyes on their inheritance) look mournful and say you can appreciate them better this side of the grave. That will shut them up.

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