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CONTENTS DECEMBER 2013

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STORIED SPACES Color and show-stopping art reigns supreme in the deft hands of 18 designers at the 2013 Cathedral Antiques Show

style 13

POP-UP ON PONCE This holiday season, design ﬁ rm Tracery Interiors unveils a limited-time retail pop-up shop located in the newly renovated Ponce City Market

CASHIERS COOL Interior designer Amy Morris rewrites cabin style with a reﬁ ned, cozy second home in the North Georgia mountains

FAB COLLABS The latest batch of designer match-ups are parlaying the unexpected into high style

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A TR ACE OF TR ADITION The creative minds behind Pollen craft seven wreaths that are as unconventional as they are showstopping—and extend beyond the front door

CLASSIC ATLANTA Eleven essential tomes for every Atlanta library; plus, local artists leaving their mark on the design industry

IN EVERY ISSUE Editor’s Letter 6 Resources, Ad Index & Web Links 111

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CALENDAR Evocative art exhibitions around town NAOMI Our woman-about-town waxes poetic on local landmarks FOOD Dispatches from the local culinary scene ETC. Marcia pays homage to the beauty of a well-set table

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A touch Ŗ traditiŝ If there’s one hard-and-fast holiday tradition I abide by, it’s breaking out the best serving pieces in the house. It may only happen once or twice a year, but every Christmas, the ﬁne china, crystal, heirloom silver and cut-glass pitchers are dusted off, polished and put to good use. (And, much to my husband’s chagrin, this happens whether we’ve just welcomed a newborn baby or are knee-deep in moving boxes.) To my credit, I’ve discovered it’s a family trait; my 90-year-old grandmother still passes cheese bites on a silver platter and serves shrimp remoulade from a porcelain dish—even if it’s an informal gathering. Senior contributing editor Marcia Sherill and our very own woman-about-town, Naomi von Habersham, revisit this phenomenon—among other longstanding Atlanta traditions—in this month’s issue. For our part, we hope you’ll join us for an Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles tradition by touring our Home for the Holidays Showhouse & Marketplace, which continues through December 8. This year’s house features the work of 16 of the South’s top designers and I’d love to see you there. Visit AtlantaHoliday Elizabeth Ralls Home.com for details. Editor in Chief

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Getting in the Holiday Spirit Managing holidays and special events after a cancer diagnosis Rod Echols, 39, was diagnosed with stage III colorectal cancer in August of 2012. With two young children and the holidays around the corner, Rod and his wife, Keisha, were determined not to let the diagnosis sideline the festivities. A planner by nature, Keisha began thinking about what they could do to ensure that their children’s lives remained as normal as possible during this stressful period. According to the American Psychological Association’s most recent “Stress in America” survey, 22 percent of Americans report an extreme level of stress during the holidays. Add a cancer diagnosis and treatment to the mix, and the holidays can become downright unbearable. Diane Schaab, MS, LAPC, a Mind-Body Therapist at Cancer Treatment Centers of America® in Newnan, Georgia, says that patients and their families should try to adopt flexible mindsets and allow themselves to modify and simplify gatherings, celebrations, gift-giving and other traditions. “Try to conserve energy by asking your loved ones to help out with the cooking, cleaning, decorating, or wrapping of presents,” says Schaab. “Let go of the control and allow someone else to do these tasks for you.” In addition, Schaab recommends that families and supporters try to be open to new traditions and experiences that may or may not blend with the things they have done in the past to celebrate special events and holidays. “Don’t feel that you have to live up to a certain level of expectation or follow the same patterns as you have in the past,” says Schaab. “Take the opportunity to live in the moment and create new traditions. Change can make the holidays and special events more unique and gratifying.” Finally, it is important for patients and their families to express their emotions during this time. “People characteristically become more emotional around the holidays,” Schaab says, “so don’t be afraid to talk about how your life has changed or your fears regarding the future. Give yourself permission to feel and express those sentiments. But, after you share your thoughts and fears, embrace the moment with your loved ones.” To other challenges, Rod says, “Make sure everything is covered, but also be ready to e families m fa facing similar s r challenge e improvise can pr e when w n needed. e That a flexibility ib ca c really make the difference when it comes to traditions, celebrations and spirit.” a holiday ol sp “It was obviously a stressful time, but we trie tried i to make every moment as special as possible,” says Rod, whose surgeries were successful.

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Pop-up on Ponce

The season of giving—and Atlanta’s retail scene—just got brighter

Ponce Living by Tracery

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Stylish Atlantans won’t want to miss this holiday-only retail experience at Ponce City Market. Expect a well-edited selection of custom home furnishings, original art and accessories from the Floridabased, nationally recognized design ﬁ rm Tracery Interiors. “Ponce Living by Tracery will showcase the market’s vibrant renovation through inspiring design ideas,” says owner Paige Schnell. Through 12/31. poncecitymarket.com; traceryinteriors.com

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Fab Collabs

These ingenious designer match-ups—locally and beyond—have us swooning. Here are eight you need to know about (and shop) now!

Ñ DwellStudio for Robert Allen For their latest collaboration with ROBERT ALLEN , DWELLSTUDIO created bold prints and luscious wovens (with nods to art deco, disco glamour and cosmopolitan style) for the Decorative Modern collection. Pantheon in dandelion shade and Ming Dragon in persimmon upholstery. At Robert Allen/Beacon Hill, (404) 266-0015; robertallendesign.com

Ó Alessandra Branca for Schumacher Dramatic scale and sensous color are on display in interior designer ALESSANDRA BRANCA’s debut collection for SCHUMACHER . Her fresh but daring take on classical patterns (damask, toile and chintz) add modern sensibility to even the most traditional interior. Top to bottom: L'Indienne, Coromandel, Continenti and Melograno in rouge/Prussian blue. At Schumacher, (404) 261-2742; schumacher.com

Los Angeles designer Michael Berman, known for his warm, smooth and organic forms, explores the airier side of art deco with his new collection, BRONZE STUDIO. Polo chair in chestnut. At Grizzel & Mann, (404) 261-5932; bronzestudiola. com; grizzelandmann.com

Ó Chip & Company at Martin Nash CHIP CHEATHAM brings his collection of primitive,

uncommon treasures to ADAC. Rare carved teak head dress and lacquered Thai bowl. At Martin Nash, (404) 467-6099, chipandcompany.com; martinnash.com

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STYLE (news) Ñ Coleman Taylor Textiles at R Hughes Known for their hand-mixed paint formula that imbues textiles with a soft, rich metallic glow, this Alabama-based ﬁ rm’s collection is available at R HUGHES ATELIER. Inspired by architectural fragments and ancient motifs, each pattern is a work of art. At R Hughes Atelier, (404) 607-8877; rhughes.com

Ô Sarah Richardson & Kravet Designer and HGTV personality SARAH RICHARDSON delved into the KRAVET archives to draw inspiration for this line of small-scale prints in serenbe blues, foggy greys, warm oranges and buttery yellows. Top to bottom: Cottingham, Hazelwood, Errington, Brookhaven and Ennismore. At Kravet, (404) 816-7941; kravet.com

Ò Alexander McQueen for The Rug Company THE RUG COMPANY blurs the line between fashion and decor with a second partnership with internationally acclaimed style house ALEXANDER MCQUEEN for a line of fashionforward, runway-inspired rugs, cushions and wall hangings by creative director Sarah Burton. Poppy Night wallhanging; therugcompany.com

Atlanta designer CHRIS HARDY meets the challenge of the increasing demand for personalization with his Helix collection for DESIGN WITHIN REACH . The line of side and coffee tables—crafted from assymetrical walnut and brass bases—allows users to have a hand in the design process. At Design Within Reach, (404) 841-2471; dwr.com

R. HUGHES BY DAVID CHRISTENSEN

Ò Chris Hardy at Design Within Reach

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Design Classics LANDMARK HOMES OF GEORGIA, 1733-1983 BY VAN JONES MARTIN AND WILLIAM ROBERT MITCHELL, JR. Although now out of print, this 1982 book is still sought after for its profiles of gracious Georgia homes, some of which were designed by star architects such as Neel Reid. (Golden Coast Publishing Company) NEW CLASSICISM: THE REBIRTH OF TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE BY ELIZABETH MEREDITH DOWLING Atlanta architect and Georgia Tech professor Dowling pays homage to classical architecture by profiling the work of leading architectural firms in both this country and in Great Britain. (Rizzoli; $50) ATLANTA COOKNOTES Joe’s Chastain Chicken is just one of the many recipes served up by this quintessential Junior League cookbook, which has long been a favorite of Atlanta hostesses. (The Junior League of Atlanta; $19.95) PRIVATE GARDENS OF GEORGIA BY POLLY MCLEOD MATTOX AND HELEN MATTOX BOST Boasting locales from the North Georgia Mountains to our state’s Golden Isles, 30 private gardens are featured in this lush volume, which includes photography by Erica George Dines. (Gibbs Smith; $40) CLASSIC ATLANTA: LANDMARKS OF THE ATLANTA SPIRIT BY WILLIAM R. MITCHELL, JR., AND VAN JONES MARTIN Think of this 1991 book as a pre-Olympics Atlanta homes tour, one in which Callanwolde, Rhodes Hall, the Swan House and many other noted private homes were featured. (Golden Coast Publishing Company; $60) AMERICAN CLASSICIST: THE ARCHITECTURE OF PHILIP TRAMMELL SHUTZE BY ELIZABETH MEREDITH DOWLING Despite being out of print, Dowling’s book remains the definitive guide to the

work of Atlanta’s greatest architect, whose houses are just as revered today as they were when they were first built. (Rizzoli) SUZANNE KASLER: INSPIRED INTERIORS BY SUZANNE KASLER The success of Kasler’s debut monograph propelled the Atlantan to design stardom. Her recently published follow-up book, Suzanne Kasler: Timeless Style, should further bolster her reputation as a nationally recognized designer. (Rizzoli; $50) A HOUSE IN THE SOUTH: OLDFASHIONED GRACIOUSNESS FOR NEW-FASHIONED TIMES BY FRANCES SCHULTZ AND PAULA S. WALLACE Written by two thoroughly modern Southern women, this lively volume extols the virtues of today’s Southern homes, including their charm, style and occasional quirkiness. (Potter Style; $40) BON APPETIT, Y’ALL: RECIPES AND STORIES FROM THREE GENERATIONS OF SOUTHERN COOKING BY VIRGINIA WILLIS In her highly touted cookbook, Georgia native Willis draws upon her French culinary training to present a collection of updated regional recipes that reflect the spirit of the New South. (Ten Speed Press; $35) GONE WITH THE WIND BY MARGARET MITCHELL Frankly, we should still give a damn about this Civil War-era epic that continues to lure visitors to our city and environs, where some actually venture in hopes of finding Tara. (Scribner; $19) THE WELL-PLACED WEED: THE BOUNTIFUL GARDEN OF RYAN GAINEY BY RYAN GAINEY Gainey has become the éminence grise of Atlanta garden design, thus making his enchanting book (alas, now out of print, but still easy to find) a musthave for any gardening enthusiast’s library. (Taylor Trade Publishing)

PHOTOGRAPHED BY DAVID CHRISTENSEN

Eleven must-own, Atlanta-centric books every well- rounded library needs Written by Jennifer Boles

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23rd Annual

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Atlanta Art Stars Nine local artists are turning the heads of area interior designers—and enlivening the city’s art scene

“Angela West’s works connect memory, nature and a metaphor.” SARA STEINFELD

“I love the versatilityy as well as the simplicity p y of Philip p Grossman’s images.” BARBARA WESTBROOK

BETH WEBB

“I’m obsessed with Susan Cofer’s laborintensive process with colored pencils carving the paper to produce beautiful abstract subjects.” SARA STEINFELD

Flocks of birds in silverleaf and goldleaf make Tom Swanston’s Migration series ever-popular. PHILIP GROSSMAN IMAGE BY ERICA GEORGE DINES

clockwise, from top left HYRDOPOL GDANSK, POLAND, BY PHILIP GROSSMAN Represented by Jerry Pair, (404) 261-6337; jerrypair.com POWDER FINGER BY ANGELA WEST Represented by Jackson Fine Art, (404) 2333739; jackson ﬁneart.com ONE MILE BY CAROLYN CARR Represented by Jackson Fine Art. SPRING AIR BY THOMAS SWANSTON Represented by Bill Lowe Gallery, (404) 352-8114; lowegallery.com REVOLUTIONS BY SUSAN COFER 1998-1999, Prismacolor pencil on paper, 8 3/4 x 9 1/2 inches. High Museum of Art, Atlanta, purchased with General Acquisitions Fund, 2003.53. © Susan Cofer

“Carolyn y Carr’s quiet, q , lyrical y compositions ﬁt in p virtuallyy any interior.”

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“Michael Dines’s atmospheric approach and phenomenal sense of color is sensitive and sophisticated.” SUSAN FERRIER

“I love Gregor Turk’s thoughtfulness and intent behind his work. I’m particularly partial to his obelisks.”

BETH WEBB

Todd Murphy’s large-format dress images have taken on iconic status; Restoration Hardware has commissioned his work.

MICHEAL DINES IMAGE BY ERICA GEORGE DINES

clockwise, from top left MAN-O-WAR BY MICHAEL DINES michaeldines.com MONUMENT SERIES BY GREGOR TURK gregorturk.com WHITE 1 BY KATHLEEN WALKER Represented by Hagedorn Foundation Gallery, (404) 492-7718 hfgallery.org UNTITLED, BERRY DRESS FORM BY TODD MURPHY Represented by Jackson Fine Art, (404) 233-3739; jacksonﬁneart.com

“Kathleen Walker is a tour de force in anything she takes on, truly a renaissance woman.”

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MUSE CO. FINE ART WELCOMES A HOST OF SMALL WORKS FROM GALLERY MAINSTAYS, INCLUDING MARY BETH CORNELIUS AND JULIA FOSSON. THE LATTER’S ENCAUSTIC WORK, RIGHT, INTERPRETS THE ARTIST’S EVERYDAY INSPIRATIONS THROUGH BEESWAX, RESIN AND PIGMENT. 12/6-12/31. 27 OAK ST., ROSWELL 30075. (770) 594-9511; MUSECOFINEART.COM THE ANNUAL “SMALL WORKS SHOW” AT ANNE IRWIN FINE ART FEATURES ARTWORK BY MORE THAN 20 GALLERY ARTISTS. AMONG THE WORKS UP FOR SALE IS ANNE NEILSON’S “ALL THINGS NEW,” RIGHT, FROM HER POPULAR ANGEL SERIES. THROUGH 12/31. 690 MIAMI CIRCLE, SUITE 150, ATLANTA 30324. (404) 467-1200; ANNE IRWINFINEART.COM

GREGG IRBY FINE ART’S “MASTERPIECE & ITS MINIS” EXHIBITION FLANKS ONE LARGE-SCALE PAINTING, SUCH AS ERIN GREGORGY’S FLORAL COMPOSITION, RIGHT, WITH ORIGINAL MINIATURE VERSIONS OF THE WORK. THROUGH 12/23. 3725 POWERS FERRY RD., ATLANTA 30342. (404) 941-9787; GREGG IRBYFINEART.COM

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THE FIRST INSTALLMENT OF MARCIA WOOD GALLERY’S TWO-PART “ABSTRACTION” EXHIBITION SHOWCASES THE CONTEMPORARY ACRYLIC ARTWORK OF LOCAL EMERGING ARTIST JEFF CONEFRY. THROUGH 12/21. 263 WALKER ST., ATLANTA 30313. (404) 827-0030; MARCIAWOODGALLERY.COM ▲ THE VIRGINIA-HIGHLAND TOUR OF HOMES RETURNS FOR ITS 19TH YEAR WITH A SEVEN-HOME LINEUP THAT INCLUDES A 1920S GEORGIAN REVIVAL, A NEWLY REDESIGNED CRAFTSMAN HOME BY STAN TOPOL & ASSOCIATES AND A CONTEMPORARY BUNGALOW WITH A FOCUS ON MODERN ART. 12/712/8. $25 IN ADVANCE, $30 AT THE DOOR. VAHITOUROFHOMES.ORG.

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Naomi von Habersham ATLANTA HAS CERTAINLY CHANGED SINCE I moved here from Montezuma in the 1960s. Gone are Rich’s and its Fashionata fashion shows, Regenstein’s, The Coach and Six, Gene and Gabe’s, and numerous other establishments that so many of us frequented. Although the city is famous for always looking to the future—often at the expense of the past—there remain a few vestiges of classic Atlanta. Long before Atlanta became known for its multitude of restaurants, its dining scene consisted of only a handful of establishments, most of which were immensely popular among Atlantans. Fortunately, some of these old restaurants still exist, serving up the dishes that we have long craved. My list for classic Atlanta food wouldn’t be complete without yeast rolls from The Colonnade, Grouper Louisiane from McKinnon’s, the relish tray at Alfredo’s, fried chicken from Mary Mac’s Tea Room, and a naked Dog and an F. O. from The Varsity. And thank heavens that Rhodes, Henri’s and McEntyre’s bakeries are still in business, preparing the cheese straws, rolls and petits fours that continue to be ubiquitous at our at-home soirees. (By the way, I’m still miffed about the loss of both Pharr Road Wine and Cheese and Cloudt’s. Their gourmet food offerings were beyond compare.) Holidays in Atlanta are celebrated with long-standing traditions. There is the lighting of the Christmas Tree at the Governor’s Mansion, Christmas at Callanwolde, the Phipps Plaza Santa Claus, standing in line at HoneyBaked Ham and the Atlanta Boy Choir Christmas concerts. One tradition that I dearly miss is nonstop Christmas carols played on the now-defunct Peach 94.9 radio station. But we do have a new tradition that I think is pretty fantastic: ice-skating at the St. Regis in Buckhead. And while I’m on a roll, I’d like to add the following to my list of classic Atlanta treasures: the Peachtree Road Race, Charles Willis, Peachtree Battle shopping center, Wender & Roberts, Glenn Burns and Ken Cook, ADAC, the Westin Peachtree Plaza, Nikolai’s Roof, the Swan House, Sweet Auburn, the Disco Kroger, and, of course, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles.

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HOLIDAY TEA SERVICE Three local options for delighting in this classic afternoon ritual

An elegant holiday tea service is offered daily through Christmas in the Astor Court of THE ST. REGIS ATLANTA, where gracious butlers pour steeped teas from petite china pots alongside tiers of traditional sandwiches and freshly baked pastries. 11/30-12/25, 2-4:30 p.m. $38-58. (404) 563-7900; stregisatlanta.com Delicacies such as cheese rings with sweet preserves and scones with lemon curd will be served with tea in delicate antique cups at the annual SWAN COACH HOUSE Holiday Tea. 12/5, 4:30-6:30 p.m. $28 for adults, $16 for children. Reservations required. (404) 261-0636; swancoachhouse.com An annual holiday favorite among families, Teddy Bear Tea at the historic CALLANWOLDE mansion features charming tabletops brimming with tea, hot chocolate and petite sandwiches and sweets. After tea service, take a tour of the Christmas at Callanwolde showhouse. 12/15, 3-4:30 p.m. $25 per person, includes showhouse admission. Registration required. (404) 872-5338; callanwolde.org

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Local chefs dish on their favorite GINGER creations

“Not many things smell better than ginger hitting a hot pan. When I make tofu at home, more often than not, I just lightly dredge it in some seasoned flour. Then I sear the tofu in a pan with oil, adding ginger and garlic. Once the aromas are released, I hit the pan with some soy sauce, vinegar and sesame oil and finish the dish with scallions.” –Adrian Villarreal, The Spence

“The warm comfort of fresh ginger combined with other aromatics is one of the great dining pleasures of winter. At Aria, we create a gingerbread cake that ultimately becomes a rich bread pudding. The finished cake is toasted and then transformed into a light yet intensely flavored dessert by adding cream and eggs. We serve it with lemon ice cream so that the citrus counters the sweetness.” –Kathryn King, Aria

“To one gallon of local, unfiltered apple cider, I add a cup of unsweetened cranberry juice, three cinnamon sticks, 15 cloves, at least a thumb-sized chunk of fresh ginger (peeled and thinly sliced) and two pinches of freshly ground black pepper. Bring the mixture to a low simmer, and then reduce the heat to keep it piping-hot. Mix a quarter ounce of allspice dram with your favorite spirit—I prefer scotch or a dark rum—in a hot mug, then fill with the cider and garnish with a flamed orange peel. Cheers!” –Nate Schuman, Proof & Provision

▲ At the newly opened Buckhead eatery STILLHOUSE, moonshine takes center stage with everything from starter dishes (moonshinesoaked steamed mussels) to entrées (moonshinemarinated chicken breast), taking their flavor cues from the white whiskey. Wash it down with craft moonshine cocktails, including the popular thyme libation that also features freshly squeezed grapefruit and muddled blueberries. (678) 244-3601; stillhouseatl.com ST. CECILIA is the latest addition to Ford Fry’s culinary empire. Occupying the former Bluepointe space on Peachtree Road, chef Brian Horn and his team cook up a tantilizing seafood-heavy menu that’s influenced by Italy’s Ligurian Coast and features light olive oils, simple pastas, wood-roasted fish and more. stceciliaatl.com

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EDITOR’S LETTER

“Travel brings power and love back into your life.” –RUMI

December is truly one of my favorite months of the year. Maybe it’s because I love holiday lights, hot chocolate, roasting marshmallows, school breaks, presents and, of course, wintertime travel. It’s also one of the busiest times of year, with Christmas shopping, festive parties and baking and cooking for family and friends. Luckily, travel around this time gives us the chance to decompress and rejuvenate while enjoying new experiences and beauty around the world. And, in this issue, we have something for everyone to try. You’ll ﬁnd the best wintery spots in Colorado to partake in offbeat seasonal sports such as snowkiting, tubing, snow biking and ski-joring (these are just a few of the adventures my three kids and I are putting on our 2014 wish list!). If it’s a warmer getaway you desire, head to one of the friendliest, most peaceful private islands in the world— Peter Island in the BVIs, where you can immerse yourself in the beauty of crystal clear water, white sand on your choice of ﬁve beaches and an incredible spa. Or, learn how to live the good life in Cabo San Lucas at One&Only Resort, Palmilla. Not quite as temperate, but closer to home, Rosemary Beach in Northwest Florida

reveals its newest gem, the luxurious boutique hotel The Pearl; a trip here will not be your last. Also in this issue, map out a healthy, family-style Disneyland adventure (yes, healthy!); check out the Christmas Stroll featured in our Nantucket story; discover a Chocolate Spa in Hershey, Pennsylvania; and ﬁnd out what’s on Healthy Travel’s holiday shopping list in the “Fashion Finds” column. We are thrilled to close out 2013 by bringing you our fourth issue of the year. Please continue to share your thoughts and comments with us, and let us know where you are headed this winter by connecting via Facebook (facebook.com/healthytravelmag) or Twitter (@alisonlewis). Have a wonderful holiday season and a happy New Year—here’s to a fabulous and healthy year of traveling in 2014. We look forward to seeing you for four great issues beginning with our spring issue in March. Cheers!

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table service that includes lighter fare and

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with a welcome glass of Champagne to start

to create fantastic breakfast, lunch and dinner

biking, kayaking, paddleboarding, running or

a peaceful getaway. Plush rooms and baths

menus. In the mornings, you must try the Bloody

walking; tennis and golf are also available. Check

await, with the bonus of outdoor balconies that

Mary, bananas foster French toast and Greek

out the on-site spa, which offers locally inspired

overlook the town, pool or Gulf. The Pearl offers

yogurt with homemade granola. Brunch is

treatments, or reserve a private poolside cabana.

cutting-edge technology, such as integrated

served on Sundays and features 40 variations

Whatever you do, you’ll leave here completely

television screens in bathroom mirrors and even

of Bloody Mary cocktails. For lunch, try the

relaxed—and ready to plan your next trip back.

an Apple TV and iPad, on which guests can book

softshell crab po’boy or H20 melon salad with

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Winter Wonderland Snow biking, snowkiting, ski-joring and more unique adventures await in Colorado By SHELBIE LANDRY Telluride, Durango, Keystone, Aspen, Silver-

and hot beverages and snacks to help battle the

to capture their own shot of “North America’s

thorne, Dillon and Tabernash—these places may

cold. (970) 259-0694; durangodogranch.com

most photographed peaks,” the Maroon Bells.

(970) 925-4614; tlazy7.com

be best known for their ski slopes and winter

At the Keystone Resort, guests need not

resorts, but for an adventure-seeking insider,

travel far to experience something different. Lo-

the possibilities for myriad other adventurous

cated on Keystone Mountain, the Adventure Point

tions like Breckenridge and Keystone, Dillion

outdoor activities are endless.

snow park features snow tubing (with a conveyor

boasts a few more options than the typical ski and

lift to keep the ride going even for the little kids)

snowboarding trip thanks to the introduction of

doned scenery of Telluride quickly transforms

and snow biking (with available instructors for

snowkiting (much like windsurﬁng but with snow-

into the ideal mountain biking location. Once

beginners) for a kid-friendly funday. Complete

boards and skis). At Colorado Kite Force, daring

the snow sets in, however, this pastime becomes

with a Gondola ride that runs from morning to

skiers and snowboarders can test their snowkit-

nearly impossible—until recently. Cue the fat

night, the Bistro 14 restaurant and hot chocolate,

ing skills with two, two-hour beginner classes, a

bikes: Designed for the sloshy, icy terrain, these

guests can spend an entire day enjoying the

four-hour beginner class, or an intense three-day

bicycles feature larger and wider tires than a nor-

white wonderland of Keystone without having to

lesson package. The company also offers kids,

mal mountain bike for added control and balance.

leave the park. Be sure to watch the sunset from

private,and advanced lessons for those with spe-

Available for rent, visitors can either take to the

the mountaintop for a truly amazing view. (800)

ciﬁc kiting needs. Should visitors have their own

trails themselves for the day or enjoy a guided

328-1323; keystoneresort.com

snowkiting knowledge, simple kite rentals are also

tour with the local outﬁtter shop, BootDoctors.

(800) 592-6863; bootdoctors.com

Home to the Winter X Games, Aspen is known for its wide array of winter sports and activities

available. (970) 485-3300;coloradokiteforce.com Perhaps the most unique opportunity of all,

for varying levels of skiers, snowboarders and,

Devils Thumb Ranch in Tabernash introduces

the slopes can still enjoy the crisp winter air with

of course, snowmobilers. At the T Lazy-7, the

skiers and animal-lovers alike to ski-joring.

a day trip to the Durango Dog Ranch, just outside

oldest working ranch in Aspen, guests are invited

Generally competitive, ski-jorers are pulled by a

downtown. Offering three different experiences,

to experience snowmobiling via two different

dog through a series of hoops, jumps, and rings

guests have the opportunity to take a tour of the

guided tours: the Klondike Lunch Tour and the

hoping to complete the obstacles in the least

kennels and make a quick lap in the sled (ideal for

Maroon Bells Tour. The ﬁrst of the tours takes

amount of time. At the Devil’s Thumb Ranch, an

larger parties), enjoy a three to four hour dogsled

riders through the White River National Forest to

instructor is available to not only teach guests,

tour of the Durango-area woods or spend the en-

the Klondike cabin where visitors enjoy a warm

but also their dogs the sport of ski-joring. The

tire day sledding through the San Juan National

meal and an up close view of Pyramid Peak. The

resort offers beginner and advanced clinics as

Forest. All experiences include the opportunity

second tour takes snowmobilers to the Maroon

well as equipment rental for both skiers and dogs.

to drive the team of Alaskan and Siberian Huskies

Lake and allows eager photographers the chance

(970) 726-5632; devilsthumbranch.com

In Durango, visitors looking for a break from

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During the offseason months, the snow-aban-

Not far from other common Colorado destina-

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Snowkiting at Lake Dillon. opposite, left to right Ski-joring

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CULINARY

Brant Point Lighthouse. opposite, clockwise from top left Socca Tart from The Proprietors; Nantucket Harbor; Nantucket Squid from The Proprietors; Nantucket lobster rolls; Center Street in downtown; Classic seafood bisque.

Nantucket Noel Don't miss this charming New England holiday celebration By CAROLYN O’ NEIL Classic images of Nantucket conjure whales

hotel, is a popular spot for breakfast, lunch and

steamed lobster presented in a pretty glass jar

on wind vanes, seersucker jackets, Nantucket-

dinner overlooking the harbor. (508) 228-2500;

with avocado, greens and sliced kumquats. Liz

red shorts, lobster rolls and steamed oysters

whiteelephanthotel.com

Moore McDermott, an Atlanta interior designer

Built 25 years ago, the elegant WAUWINET

that frequently visits Nantucket, says, “I can

offshore breeze. Summertime is high time for

inn, with 32 rooms and four cottages, is situated

actually taste the beautiful lobster better when

this historic island set 30 miles south of Cape

on a seaside beach with a fantastic sunset view.

it’s presented in a lighter salad, and the tart

Cod, Massachusetts, but cooler months serve up

Don’t miss the lovely spa and one of the island’s

kumquats are a terriﬁc touch.” (508) 228-9278;

a different kind of beauty and appeal. Images

top ranked restaurants, TOPPERS. (508) 228-0145;

crunantucket.com

change with the season, bringing the solitude of

wauwinet.com

seabirds ﬂying above empty beaches, long bike

THE PROPRIETORS is a relative newcomer to the Nantucket dining scene and is gaining food

rides in cozy sweaters and welcoming ﬁreplaces

WHERE TO DINE

fans fast. Chef Tom Berry’s creative take on a

with hot tea waiting.

Whether you want to grab a lobster roll and beer

Caesar salad is described as Gem Lettuce Salad

or settle in to experience a multicourse dinner

and features crisp leaves adorned with Spanish

arrive by boat, of course, and the cobblestoned

with wine pairings, Nantucket is brimming with a

sheep’s milk cheese, smoked almonds, white

streets of downtown Nantucket become center

bountiful selection of fabulous eateries.

anchovies and Spanish paprika. Boston-based

In early December, Santa and Mrs. Claus

stage for holiday celebrations, the backdrop of

THE BOARDING HOUSE (farm-to-table), THE

registered dietitian Liz Weiss, also a Nantucket

Colonial-era buildings festooned with colorful

PEARL (Asian-inspired) and CORAZON DEL MAR

vacationer, says, “It’s all about having fun with

wreaths and bows. The town comes alive with

(Latin kitchen and ceviche bar) are owned and

salads with different colors, textures and pops of

choral groups, a festival of trees and little

operated by Seth and Angela Raynor, Nantucket’s

ﬂavor.” (508) 228-7477; proprietorsnantucket.com

parades, as well as lots of special events at shops

most celebrated culinary couple. Seth, an award-

and restaurants for the 40th annual Christmas

winning chef, leads an impressive kitchen team

WHERE TO PLAY

Stroll and Nantucket Noel.

in the three distinctly different restaurants,

There’s so much to keep you on the move in

while wife Angela runs the dining rooms with

Nantucket. Rent a bike and head out on the

welcoming hospitality and top service.

paths that wind their way around the island, or

WHERE TO STAY Whether you rent a house or stay at one

CRU OYSTER BAR is perched on the

rent a boat for ﬁshing or playing on the water

of the island’s many small hotels or B&Bs,

waterfront in downtown Nantucket. Executive

for the day. Take in a morning yoga class or join

accommodations here offer plenty of variety.

chef Erin Zircher offers a fabulous selection

an evening stroll for nightly Ghost Walks. Take

The waterfront WHITE ELEPHANT HOTEL, with

of fresh seafood; go with the classic, you-

a trip out to BARTLETT’S FARM, Nantucket’s

a classic gray-and-white shingled exterior, is

gotta-have-it-once-on-vacation lobster roll

oldest and largest family-owned farm, where

a luxury property within walking distance of

with chunks of lobster “salad” sandwiched

you can tour, taste the produce and shop for a

town, featuring 66 rooms, a library and ﬁtness

with mayo and piled onto a toasted buttered

variety of local artisanal products. (508) 228-9403;

center. BRANT POINT GRILL, located in the

bun. You can also choose a nice portion of

bartlettsfarm.com

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FAMILY

California Magic Today’s Disney adventures boast a healthful verve By ALISON LEWIS from mango slices and whole fruits to veggie trays

I think of Disney, the resort’s Orlando property

and trail mix, but here are a few of our favorite

comes immediately to mind. But, fortunately for

restaurant picks:

my three kids and me, we had the opportunity to

Located in Downtown Disney, LA BREA

(You’ll walk it off later!) Enjoy the best soft-serve ice cream you’ve ever tasted at COZY CONES, the adorable snack huts in Cars Land. For those feeling adventurous,

spend four exciting days at California’s Disney-

BAKERY CAFÉ is the perfect spot for a healthy

we suggest trying the dill-ﬂavored pop-“cone.”

land. We were amazed at the ease of getting

lunch (we actually ate here twice). Choose from

(714) 781- 3463; disneyland.disney.go.com

around the resort, with the parks, hotels and

a variety of delicious salads, soups, signature

Downtown Disney all within a manageable walk-

sandwiches and paninis. We especially enjoyed

MUST RIDES

ing distance from each other.

the caprese salad, rosemary vegetable panini and

CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE PARK: Grizzly River,

California salad.

Soarin’ Over California, California Screamin’,

Like many other resorts that have recently undergone a philosophical shift in health-focused

CATAL, a cosmopolitan restaurant, was our

Radiator Springs Racers, Toy Story Midway Mania

initiatives, Disneyland has recently changed its

favorite for alfresco dinners. Try the Spanish

and Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree

focus in cuisine, offering more nutritious sides

tortilla frites with Romesco dipping sauce and

DISNEYLAND: Matterhorn Bobsleds, Space

and introducing vegetarian and low-fat options at

garlic aioli; salmon with beets, farro, corn and soft

Mountain, Splash Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain

numerous locations around the resort. New food

pickled garlic; and manchego salad with wild aru-

Railroad and Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage

carts stocked with fresh fruits, vegetables, juices

gula, dates, apples, candied walnuts and walnut

and bottled water also ensure healthful snack op-

vinaigrette.

tions are plentiful and accessible throughout the

Head to CARTHAY CIRCLE RESTAURANT

WHERE TO STAY With its world-class luxury Mandarin Spa, three

parks. Fueled by the newest dining offerings, we

AND LOUNGE in California Adventure Park for

themed pools (with water slides, outdoor hot

loved every minute of our stay, and strongly con-

an upscale and relaxing break in the 1920s Los

tubs and private cabanas) and special theme

tend that California Adventure Park is the coolest

Angeles-themed dining room. We are still dream-

park admission to California Adventure Park,

around—my kids keep asking when we’ll return! In

ing about the vegetarian tower and vegetarian

DISNEYLAND GRAND CALIFORNIAN HOTEL &

the meantime, check out some of our top healthy

pasta—and, of course, the ambiance.

SPA is the ideal place to stay. My three teens and

At FLO’S V8 CAFÉ IN CARS LAND: Fill up on

Disneyland ﬁnds.

I had plenty of space, and the rooms were quiet

salads; lean, roasted meats; and a great vegetar-

with great views. Other options convenient to the

HEALTHY DINING OPTIONS

ian option, the veggie tater bake, at this charming

parks are DISNEYLAND HOTEL and DISNEY’S

Both Disneyland and California Adventure Park

Cars-themed restaurant in California Adventure

PARADISE PIER HOTEL. (714) 956-6425; disneyland.

feature dozens of fruit stands that sell everything

Park. Save room to indulge in a milkshake, too.

disney.go.com

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HEAD TO MEXICO TO UNWIND AND ELEVATE YOURSELF by ALISON LEWIS

When I told friends I was heading to Cabo San Lucas, the reactions were swift: “Don’t drink the water!”, “Don’t eat the lettuce!”, “Be very careful!” and “Isn’t that so far away?” Little did any of us know that I was in for the trip of a lifetime. It was the single best excursion I’ve ever taken to unwind—and experience the best in wellness travel. Here are the top ﬁve things not to be missed at the luxuriously plush One&Only Palmilla Resort.

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A BALANCE OF EXHILARATION AND SERENITY nnnn When everything a resort’s wellness center offers is complimentary, there’s no excuse not to take advantage of its seemingly endless options. Start with the full-size ﬁtness center, which boasts an abundance of workout classes. Our favorites: beach bootcamp, detox and de-stress yoga (held in the yoga garden or along the beach), aquatic therapy, salsa, Zumba and “super” abs classes.

REINVIGORATION nnnn The core concepts here are “Unwind, Restore, and Elevate,” so be sure to try one of One&Only Palmilla’s signature rituals. I indulged in the newest offering, The secret garden remedy experience, which uses the freshest herbs from their on-site garden mixed with a hint of citrus and oil. This treatment actually begins the night before, when a tasty organic jasmine tea is brought to your room. The next day, you’ll drink another icy jasmine tea sweetened with agave honey before being led to a garden spa oasis to enjoy a foot rub, salt scrub body exfoliation and full-body massage and compression with natural herb oils. The two-hour experience will leave you feeling relaxed yet energized and full of vitality. Don’t miss the spa’s wellness menu, where you’ll ﬁnd delicious fare such as slowly cooked salmon salad with carrot, ginger dressing and pineapple carpaccio, and, for dessert, lemon sorbet with cilantro.

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THE VIEW nnnn Whether you’re taking in epic scenery from palatial ocean rooms, poolside rooms overlooking inﬁnity pools or from lounge chairs in the grass overlooking the water’s crest, the soft sandy beaches of the Baja coast beckon. Take a walk on the shore, or try kayaking, paddleboarding or jet-skiing at one of the few swimmable beaches in Cabo.

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THE LOCAL CUISINE Everyone can ﬁnd something palatable at One&Only Palmilla. Agua Restaurant features Mediterranean cuisine by Executive Chef Larbi Dahrouch. Market Restaurant, home of the famous Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, offers Euro-Asian cuisine, and Suviche delivers an incredible selection of fresh sushi and ceviche. Don’t miss the charred sea bass rolls and trio of ceviches—my favorite one was served with tomatillo and avocado. A continental breakfast at Agua—try the mangoand-ginger smoothie with yogurt, berries and mint—is the perfect start to mornings at Palmilla. Don’t worry about snack time; you’ll be offered an icy paleta (a fresh Mexican Popsicle) every time you turn around. (The seasonal lime and coconut are not to be missed!) Classic Mexican fare is delicious, too; the guacamole and salsa with homemade tortilla chips were the best I ever tried.

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OPPORTUNITIES TO CHALLENGE YOURSELF nnnn Palmilla has three nine-hole courses: The Arroyo, The Mountain and The Ocean, which wind through a seaside desert framed by the Sea of Cortez, cacti and wildﬂowers. Designed by Jack Nicklaus, the course is fun and challenging, with a range of elevation changes and rugged mountain terrain. Getting active is also easy with three hard courts with plexigave-plexicusion (used at The Australian Open), two clay courts and stadium seating in a picturesque setting.

When to go December is the perfect time to travel to Cabo; the weather and water temperature are still perfect. Getting there from the Deep South isn’t time-consuming—Cabo is just a three-andhalf hour direct ﬂight from Atlanta. (800) 637-2226; palmilla.oneandonlyresorts.com 31

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The Kitchen that Sings

FEED YOUR BODY, YOUR HEART AND YOU

MOST MODERN AMERICANS ARE over stimulated, incessantly plugged in, and allegorically out of breath. The edges of work and home life are relentlessly blurred. We’re addicted to the ping of our smart phones, even as we love and despise them at the same time. Social media has created a bizarre stage interlinked with business and the result is a nagging need of constant

performance. We move along like robots, often not pausing to think about the unhealthy situation we are feeding. I admit I am as guilty as anyone else. Deadlines for articles compete with deadlines for cookbooks. Power point presentations compete with fundraisers that compete with testing recipes. I’m writing this very article 30K feet above the earth on a plane bound for Atlanta.

As a chef, food writer and cookbook author, part of my work is also as a traveling culinary instructor. Undoubtedly, my favorite place to teach is La Cocina que Canta, “The Kitchen that Sings” at Rancho la Puerta. Rancho la Puerta is a legendary wellness center and destination spa. Family-owned and operated since 1940, when the ﬁrst guests arrived at 33

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right Rancho la Puerta’s Executive Chef Denise Roa with guest teacher, chef and author Virginia Willis. below

Low-fat sour cream is one of the secrets of Chef Willis’s “lightened up” brown-sugar strawberry shortcake. opposite The ranch lies at the foot of Mount Kuchumaa and boasts many ﬁtness options such as yoga. previous page Executive chef Denies Roa presides over La Cocina que Canta and all of the food operations at Rancho la Puerta.

Tips from Chef Virginia Willis a beautiful Baja California campsite created by Edmond Szekely and his wife Deborah, Rancho La Puerta has been changing lives now for over 70 years. Deborah, now over 90, still lectures weekly and is hard at work on her many projects to spread the word about Americans’ need to live a healthier more-active lifestyle that is also supported by a protected, chemically-free environment. Every turn at the ranch there are sights, smells, and sounds that ﬁll the senses, yet the gardens that really ﬁll my soul are the organic vegetable and fruit gardens of La Cucina que Canta. Tres Estrellas, or Three Stars, is a six-acre organic garden that provides much of the produce in the main kitchen and nearly all of the produce used by the cooking school. And, these stars shine mightily. La Cucina que Canta feeds your body, your heart and your mind. Executive chef Denise Roa works closely with the energetic and gregarious head gardener Salvadore with planting and harvesting the fruits and vegetables in the garden. The two of them have developed a very tight system in that two to three weeks

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before the chefs arrive she knows what will be ready for harvest. The visiting cooking teachers and chefs can then plan their menus accordingly. Frankly, I know of no other program like it. It’s amazing for the cooking teachers, and most definitely, for the guests. It’s incredibly enlightening to be in an organic garden and see real food, to learn how to cook real food and to push your body through physical exercise. The fruit and vegetables at Rancho la Puerta are certainly alive. The gentle, persistent hum of the bees in the herbs is the soundtrack of the garden. The garlic is sticky and fiercely hot; the carrots are crisp and sweet like candy. One row goes to seed as the adjacent row has fledgling seedlings pushing through the soil. It’s vibrant and moving and pulsing with life. The food is as real and nourishing as it can possibly be. It’s powerful. It’s strong. The entire experience makes you think. The philosophy of Rancho la Puerta is “siempre mejor,” which means “always better.” It refers to a life strengthened by good health and life-long learning, which unleashes the willingness to change—for the better.

When cutting ingredients, keep your eyes on the knife, not on the cutting board. The layers of paper on an onion indicate its age; the more paper, the older the onion. Remove all of the green part of a garlic clove—it is tough and bitter, and means the garlic is old. To roast a red pepper, hold it over an open ﬂame with tongs, then place in a bowl and cover so it steams while it cools. The skin will slip off easily.

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Founded in 1940, Rancho la Puerta is situated on 3,000 lushly landscaped acres in Tecate, Baja, Mexico, and is a one-hour drive from San Diego. The mantra of the resort is a balance of mind, body and spirit, which is validated by an extensive, well-rounded program of indoor and outdoor ﬁtness activities along with a worldclass spa with a “Cleanse, Relax, Energize, Restore” signature healing philosophy. The dining experience is renowned—huge, bountiful buffets of fresh, organic choices, primarily lacto-ovo vegetarian, for breakfast and lunch, and restaurant-style table service at dinner. (800) 443-7565; rancholapuerta.com 35

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Discover Your Personal Eden On the BVIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest private island, pristine beauty, casual luxury and impeccable service reign supreme By Alison Lewis

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Hawk’s Nest, a Caribbean-style villa accomodating up to 10 guests features an outdoor shower, private pool, wet bar and outdoor grill.

PETER ISLAND, a private strip of land in the British Virgin Islands, is set on 1,800 tranquil acres with ﬁve unspoiled beaches, four fully staffed villas and 52 charming beachfront junior suites and ocean-view rooms. It’s casual enough to feel unstuffy, but also one of the most romantic and relaxing destinations I’ve ever visited. Often called a private Eden, the views—regardless of where you are on the island—are breathtaking. Think hammocks outside every room and along the beach. Romance is king here, with the peacefulness of the surroundings taking precedence over distractions like TVs in rooms. Ask and you shall receive is the motto on Peter Island, and the staff and service are both impeccable (they know you by

name). Prefer total solitude? Simply leave the provided shell hanging outside your door, and you shall not be disturbed. The only phone call you’ll receive here is the one making sure everything is up to par and asking if there’s anything the staff can do to make your stay better. This idyllic hideaway has been here for 30 years, yet it remains untouched and immaculate in every way. Despite its solitude, on Peter Island you’ll find the best in kayaking, windsurfing, paddleboarding, sailboating, snorkeling, deep-sea fishing, scuba diving and more. Take a day trip to St. Thomas, a guided snorkeling trip to Virgin Gorda or enjoy a cooking class after morning yoga. Or, keep it simple and relax poolside with the amazing backdrop of CONTINUED ON PAGE 42 39

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3 MUST-DOS ON PETER ISLAND drift away. Sunbathe, snorkel or seaturtle watch at the private White Bay Beach. Staff will send over a box lunch and arrange for a personal tiki hut.

go exploring. Take the ﬁve-mile morning walk across the island. It’s uphill at ﬁrst, but the trail levels out to amazing views.

challenge yourself. For those looking to maintain, challenge or improve fitness levels during downtime, try the Peter Island-Athlon Challenge. For active vacationers, consider the Islander Challenge, which includes a half-mile kayak, five-mile loop and a two-mile run/walk. If you think you can handle more, try the Islander Challenge 2.0, with a one-mile swim, two laps by bike on the five-mile loop and a five-mile run. You’ll have a dedicated Athlon coach who monitors and times you throughout the exercises. After successful completion of the course of their choice, guests will receive a certificate of achievement and a donation will be made to a charity on their behalf by Peter Island.

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RENT A PRIVATE ISLAND Customize your getaway with up to 130 of your friends and family at Peter Island Resort & Spa. This experience includes: ö Full reign over Peter Island Resort & Spa’s 1,800 acres of Caribbean shoreline with ﬁve white-sand beaches ö Five nights of accommodations that includes meals for up to 130 people ö All beers, house wines, house liquors, cocktails and nonalcoholic beverages ö Boat transfers from

Tortola. Other enticing options: heading over to White Bay Beach or Honeymoon Beach for total seclusion. There are two restaurants on the island, and the menu changes daily at both. Tradewinds is set against the mountains of Tortola while Deadmans Beach Bar and Grill is located along the shore. Enjoy breakfast daily, choosing from the menu or the daily buffet, which includes an omelet station, fresh fruit, yogurt, oatmeal and assorted pastries. (Don’t miss the smoked salmon omelet and coconut-crusted French toast.) In the afternoon, sample the island’s “welcome drink,” 42

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made with ginger lemonade, Bacardi rum and lemon, or a classic Painkiller, a delicious concoction of Myers rum, Pussers rum, cream of coconut and pineapple juice. Memorable dinner selections include ﬁsh entrées such as infused lemongrass swordﬁsh with pineapple risotto and daily beef, lamb and vegetarian offerings. For the ultimate in pampering, head to the island’s 10,000-square-foot spa that includes 10 indoor treatment rooms, two outdoor bohios and couples’ suites. Rejuvenate overlooking Big Reef Bay as you enjoy an all-day getaway with indulgences such as yoga classes, a hot tub, gardens, a

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Start the day with morning yoga amid breathtaking views overlooking the Carribbean.

private pool and lunch on the patio. Treatments are inspired by the nature of the BVIs and surrounding Caribbean and native fruits such as coconut and fresh herbs, which provide the basis for a variety of options including the fresh coconut rub, honey-and-sesame seed deep-body glow and tropical lime-and-ginger buff. I tried Peter Island’s debut facial, the Natura Bissé’s diamond experience. It lifts, lightens, ﬁrms and brightens skin through exfoliation, a glycogen peel, sculpting facial massage and moisturizer that best suits your skin type. The experience ﬁnishes with a massage using two rollerball-like

diamond-frozen DNA that help ﬁrm and repair skin cells. This 90-minute treatment is worth every penny, and will have you looking younger in no time. I also tried the detox Ayurvedastyle experience, which includes herbal exfoliation, an herbal wrap and an herbal warm massage to help eliminate toxins and give a sensation of lightness and purity. My body, skin, face and mind never felt better. HOW TO GET THERE Fly into Tortola or St. Thomas, and then board one of the island’s ferries. (800) 346-4451; peterisland.com

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DESTINATION: Revitalization

Club Med Punta Canaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scenic resort paves the way for total mind and body restoration By SEJAL BHIMA

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A stay in the resort’s luxury bungalows includes access to a private inﬁnity pool.

COMPLETE REJUVENATION on vacation requires more than just sunny skies and aqua waters. Enter Club Med Punta Cana. With its abundance of ﬁtness and relaxation options, this sprawling all-inclusive resort on the Dominican Republic’s eastern shore has the trappings to achieve total mind and body stimulation, sun and sand time included.

Spanning 75 acres, winding pathways throughout the coconut palm tree-lined resort lead to dedicated areas for recreational activities that feel more like exciting adventures and less like workouts. Guests can divide their time among sailing and tennis schools, windsurﬁng, beach volleyball and even salsa lessons. For those feeling a bit more daring,

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and clock some downtime at the newly opened Club Med Spa by L’Occitane spa, where fatigue and tension give way to a sense of well-being and serenity. After a sip of refreshing fruit-infused water or organic iced tea, sumptuous treatment rooms—enlivened with the scents of L’Occitane’s signature aromatic fragrances—await. Though hydrating facials and refreshing scrubs are among the most popular treatments, it’s the spa’s Relaxing Aromachologie massage

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trapeze ﬂying and archery lessons are favorites among Club Med guests. The resort’s friendly GOs (short for Gracious Organizers) are there to lend a steady hand as you zip through the air or take your best shot at striking the bull’seye. If something more structured is your speed, GO’s lead daily ﬁtness classes that range from morning beachside yoga to aqua aerobics in the ocean. Press the pause button on the resort’s limitless activities,

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clockwise, from top left The L’Occitane

Spa’s open-air waiting room. A look inside the luxurious 5 Trident Luxury bungalow. The 75-acre resort features a sprawling lagoon pool. Unwind in the spa’s Zen Lounge. Dine above the turqouise waters at Hispaniola. Massages can be booked in a beachfront palapa.

that is not to be missed. Combining Swedish efﬂeurage, Chinese acupressure and Balinese massage techniques, this restorative experience in a private oceanfront palapa is sure to send you into total bliss. After luxe treatments, guests are encouraged to linger in the Zen Lounge—a breezy, customdesigned cabana with relaxation chaises and a freshwater inﬁnity pool. What’s a relaxing vacation without a plush pillow to rest

your head upon at night? Club Med Punta Cana’s 5 Trident Luxury Tiara Space boasts 32 upscale suites on the edge of the beach. Special suite services for the charming twobed, two-bath pastel-colored bungalows include gourmet breakfast delivery, a private inﬁnity pool, sea-view terraces and evening poolside Champagne service. After all, a day of total mind and body restoration deserves to be toasted with a glass of bubbly. (800) 258-2633; clubmed.us

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WELLNESS

Th The he e Sp S p a at Man Ma M an a nd da dar ar arin in Orri O Ori r en ental, l,, New ew Yo York. rk rk. k.

Mind-Body Hotel Spas Go Global Searching for stress relief? Look no further than your hotel spa for a restorative break By EMILY BRANDS and JENNIFER GARCIA-ALONSO Ever get the feeling that you need a vacation

ing rituals; the spa’s centerpiece is a dramatic

guest to tailor an individual plan that might in-

from your vacation? While traveling may relieve

stone mineral bathing pool with Moorish mosaics.

clude a Thai massage and body treatments (with

you from all the stresses at home, journeying to

Taking a cue from lush Andalusia, the spa offers

local botanicals like coconut oil), hydrotherapy,

some of the world's most exciting cities can also

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be taxing for both mind and body. If it’s respite

and body treatments with natural botanicals.

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for aching feet and frazzled nerves you’re seek-

There’s also a wellness program, beauty bar and

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storative break. Increasingly, ﬁne hotels in global

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SPA at the Four Seasons George V comes cour-

destinations are incorporating mind-body spas

tesy of trompe l’oeil garden murals that replicate

into their properties, aiming to offer a holistic

In Asia, an array of spas offer an escape from the

the landscaping at The Palace of Versailles. Here,

healing experience and a destination in their own

urban jungle—with the added beneﬁt of sooth-

you’ll certainly experience luxury ﬁt for a royal.

rights. Here, we reveal some of our favorites.

ing natural environments to boot. In the BeiTou

The gold anti-aging facial involves pampering

hot springs district, just outside of Taipei, Taiwan,

with pure gold. The opulent space also includes

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an indoor pool, whirlpools, a sauna, steam room,

tan is an ultra-luxe spa found on the upper ﬂoors

to its advantage; visitors can soak in one of three

relaxation lounge and hair salon. If you're feeling

of the Mandarin Oriental, New York. The spa’s

communal pools ensconced in peaceful gardens

jet-lagged, opt for the holistic tropical magnolia

specialties feature Asian-inspired treatments that

or opt for private spa suites. The on-site spa

massage, recommended especially for the travel-

promote well-being, drawing from traditional and

focuses on aromatherapy (each guest meets with

weary. It’s a superb example of how destina-

contemporary methods. With a focus on balance

a personal aroma butler before treatment) and

tion spas such as this can take you on a healing,

and harmony, the treatments, coupled with the

offers skin care, stress relief and Chinese merid-

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crystal steam room and vitality pool help visitors, promise to restore the spirit for hours, if not days.

At the ﬂagship Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, in

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Thailand, guests take a short boat ride to THE

Emily Brands and Jennifer Garcia-Alonso are

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experiencing the world's cities in style. thepurple-

built around the concept of ancient Spanish bath-

cleansing ritual, a therapist meets with each

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where the heavens meet the sea...

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Storied Spaces

COLOR AND SHOW-STOPPING ART REIGNS SUPREME IN THE DEFT HANDS OF DESIGNERS AT THE 2013 CATHEDR AL ANTIQUES SHOW’S INSPIR ATION HOUSE

Last January, The Cathedral Antiques Show & Tour of Homes celebrated its 42nd anniversary

with an array of events, including a lecture from celebrated designer Miles Redd. The Show’s thirdannual Inspiration House was located on the grounds of the Cathedral of St. Phillip at the circa-1910 Lanier House. Also known as the Andrews-Dunn house, the historic home is associated with some of the most important names in Atlanta history: the Colliers, Hicks and Irbys. Last winter, it served as a laboratory for designers to infuse the storied space with color, pattern and energy. The 2014 Cathedral Antiques Show will be held January 26-February 2, 2014. Visit cathedralantiques.org for information. Written by Lydia Somerville Photographed by Erica George Dines

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Living Color

Living room, L ance M. Jack son and David Ecton/ Par k er K ennedy Living

Masterful color was bountiful in the living room designed by Lance Jackson and David Ecton. Their take on Palm Beach-chic, which edges towards the intense end of the color spectrum, achieved a fresh but fun take on the classic preppy look. Using saturated cobalt blue, fuchsia and crisp white, as well as a mix of vintage and new furnishings, the design duo created a modern homage to the timeless tradition.

NAVY “JACK SOFA” C.R. Laine DRAPERY FABRIC Design Legacy MIRRORED COCKTAIL TABLE Parker Kennedy Living SEAGRASS RUG Myers Carpet LUCITE DRAPERY HARDWARE United Supply SILVER WOOD

CONSOLES The Phillips Collection STAG CHAIRS Vintage with tone-on-tone navy fretwork fabric by Forsyth Fabrics PEACOCK RATTAN WING CHAIR Vintage with Duralee pink velvet PINK WING CHAIR Vintage with

Duralee pink velvet ASIAN BAR CONSOLE Vintage; lacquered in Benjamin Moore Dove White TERRA-COTTA DOG STATUES Vintage CUSTOM ARTWORK Andrea Costa

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Warming Trend

Hearth Room, Bill Ingr am and William McLur e/Bill Ingr am A rchitects

The rich tones of the stone hearth inspired Bill Ingram to play up an earthy palette in the room; he painted the ceiling dark gray to make it recede. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The low furniture grounds the room and distracts you from noticing the low ceiling,â&#x20AC;? he says. Subtle shine adds rich patina, while crisp-white upholstery and artwork stimulate the eyes.

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RUGS Verde Home SOFA Margaret Jones Interiors, Birmingham, Alabama WING CHAIR Parc Monceau COFFEE TABLE R Hughes PAINTING William McLure IV POUF Nest

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Hello, Sunshine

Guest A partment, Bryan K ir k l and/ BA K Designs

Above the garage, and accessed by a steep ﬂight of stairs, the guest apartment greeted visitors with an irresistible mix of energetic color and theatrical ﬂair. Bryan Kirkland was determined to infuse the space with cheer. “I wanted it to be bright and vivacious,” he says. A black-and-white wool rug underpins the room with graphic rhythm, and chartreuse walls manufacture sunshine.

WALLPAPER Osborne & Little CHARTREUSE LEATHER CHAIR Century Furniture WHITE SILK VELVET ON CHAIR Designer’s Guild/Swain FLORAL PILLOW FABRIC De86

signer’s Guild BLACK AND WHITE WOOL RUG Moattar Ltd. ARTWORK Erno Toth

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PAINT SherwinWilliams CARPET Underfoot PENDANT LIGHT CB2 DRAPERY FABRIC Kravet

Energetic Burst

A partment Entry and Stair s, Day k a Robinson/ Day k a Robinson Designs Dayka Robinson opted for a jagged swath of chartreuse climbing the stairway to the apartment suite. “Showhouses should be fun and push the limits,” she says. “The chartreuse is grounded with black, gray and taupe so it doesn’t look circusy.”

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A partment Suite K itchen, Billy R eev es, Sar ah Pr ice and Roger s K ing, founders k itchen and bath The guest apartment’s chartreuse wall color extended into the small kitchen area, primarily intended for coffee and snack prep. The design team installed a simple kitchen with concealed under-cabinet appliances, forgoing a cooktop. A planter built into the window niche brings a note of the outdoors inside.

CABINETS Founders Kitchen & Bath CONSTRUCTION Eumenean Construction

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UPHOLSTERED SOFA Bjork Studio RUGS Moattar Ltd. PAINT Pantone Paints ART ASSEMBLAGE Clint Bearden COCKTAIL TABLE Bjork Studio

Modern Glamour

Boar droom, Jennifer R einer and Robert White/ R einer/ White Design Studio

“We wanted to explore the juxtaposition of rugged and rustic versus faceted color and glamour,” says Robert White of the dramatic boardroom. The rough manifests itself in the deep black paint and wooden wall cladding, which contrasts beautifully with the opulent excesses of the crystal-draped chandelier and rich emeralds and teals of the upholstery. ATLANTAHOMESMAG.COM

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Custom Tailored

M an ’s bathroom, K ar en Ferguson/ H ar r ison Design Associates

The leaded glass window in the men’s bathroom inspired a striking ﬂoor made of Egyptian limestone. To soften the space, Karen Ferguson chose a gray linen wallcovering “evoking tailored menswear.” An upholstered bench offers a spot to rest a coat and contributes to this bespoke room’s crisp lines.

FLOORING Marmi Natural Stone VANITY Bell Custom Cabinetry, Inc. WALLCOVERING Linen Donegal Gray by Phillip Jeffries through Grizzel & Mann BENCH Guy Chaddock & Co. through AinsworthNoah

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Understated Luxury

Par lour , Yvonne McFadden/ Y. McFadden, LLC

Yvonne McFadden imagined the parlour as a comfortable, multiuse family room. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wanted to show that you could use durable fabrics in a residential application without compromising the design,â&#x20AC;? she said. The room accommodates a sitting area, reading nook and work area, distinguished by a mix of antiques and contemporary furnishings for a dynamic look.

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ANTIQUE OUSHAK RUG Sullivan Rugs WALNUT PANELS Vincent Di Giovanni & Calhoun Metalworks PARALLEL SCONCES IN HEIRLOOM FINISH Urban Electric Co. SOFA Henredon COFFEE TABLE MacRae/Holland & Co. CHANDELIER Baker Furniture

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Rich Restraint

K itchen, War ner McConaughey, Er ic Rothm an and Jenn y Rothm an/ H ammerSmith, Inc. Because the kitchen would remain after the showhouse closed, Warner McConaughey asked the church staff how they used the space. After learning that it is essentially used as a catering kitchen for serving simple meals during meetings, he opted to keep the space’s small proportions but raised the ceiling in a dramatic halfbarrel vault. “I wanted it to be like the kitchen in an English castle, where you sneak away from the tour and get a glimpse behind-the-scenes,” he says. Lime-washed pecan cabinets conceal the appliances, stacked limestone covers the interior wall and countertops are illuminated by bare Edison bulbs.

FAUCETS AND SINK European Sink Atlanta STACKED LIMESTONE WALL Kahn Gurel at Marmoluna LIGHTING Tyler’s Display CAESERSTONE COUNTERTOPS Atlanta Kitchens CABINETS Bell Custom Cabinetry, Inc. CONCRETE FLOOR Engraving Concrete by Design

STOOL Geiger PHOTOGRAPHS Paul Lange PENDANT LIGHT Vintage Swedish from Bjork Studio

Call Center

Telephone Nook , R ick A nthon y Bonner/ Bonner , llc

Natural textures, from the seagrass rug to the ash stool, give the quaint telephone nook a contemporary vibe. Rick Anthony Bonner used a light touch to create a private space to Skype, chat or indulge in quiet reﬂection. “I chose the duck photographs as a spoof on formal family portraits,” he says. “Their faces have such intense personalities.”

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Breezy Does It

Porch, A lly K im/A . K im Inter ior s

The front porch of the Inspiration House was brimming with color and comfort. “Because this porch was to serve as the main entrance,” says Ally Kim, “I wanted to create a welcoming and festive atmosphere.” A blend of casual furniture with standout accessories created the feeling of an indoor room brought outdoors.

TABLECLOTH FABRIC Bob Collins & Sons, Inc. LANTERN John Rosselli PORCELAIN Mandarin Antiques

FURNITURE A. Kim Interiors PLANTS, PLANTERS AND GARDEN DECOR ITEMS Boxwoods Gardens & Gifts PAPER LANTERNS Paper Lantern Store

Traditional with a Twist Foy er , Louise Cronan/ LWC Inter iors

To establish the foyer as a welcoming space, Louise Cronan employed a jolt of color with a pomegranate print skirt on a hexagonal library table. “The trellis-print wallpaper and chinoiserie lantern would have been in vogue during the era when the house was built,” she says. 93

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Cashiers Cool INTERIOR DESIGNER AMY MORRIS REWRITES CABIN STYLE WITH A REFINED, COZY SECOND HOME IN THE MOUNTAINS OF CASHIERS

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The living room of this soothing but sophisticated Cashiers cabin designed by Amy Morris overlooks the homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s courtyard and is deďŹ ned by layers of texture. Kensington sofa in chocolate velvet and gray leather Enzo chair from Bungalow Classic. Tufted leather ottoman by Holland & Co. Accent pillows by Horsley Koffman. Gray Brooks Club chairs from Bradley. Max & Co. side tables. Rectangular Ochre moon table from R Hughes. 95

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ATLANTANS W HO MIGR ATE TO CASHEIRS on the

weekends, drawn by rolling mountain views and the calm of country living, tend to gravitate toward creating homes that are cozy, streamlined and fuss-free—a soothing counterpoint to their busy lives in the city. When an empty-nest couple called upon their longtime interior designer, Amy Morris, to give their four-bedroom home the refined mountain treatment, she understood how to interpret their mandate. “Their home in Atlanta is traditional with a lot of color and embellishments,” says Morris. “This house needed to be simple and warm, with minimal fuss.” Because he wanted contemporary and she requested traditional, Morris immediately went to task to reach a common ground. “The house’s bones don’t lend themselves to contemporary style, so we compromised with clean furnishings, elegant fabrics and a mix of simplified items,” says Morris. Shiplap walls and refinished wood beams provide a casual backdrop in this home, so Morris played off that feel in the living room by employing a chocolate mohair sectional and a linen chair and ottoman for a luxurious, but low-key look. Antique tree engravings offer a subtle nod to the mountain setting and illustrate Morris’s uncontrived simplicity. Contributing further to the home’s laidback ambiance is the serene color palette. “I canvassed the neutral color wheel,” says Morris, whose swatchbook for this project included shades of brown, grey and white. In the living room, the scheme affords the advantage of showcasing the cabin’s stunning views of the Blue R idge Mountains. Raised, gray-painted cabinets and white marble countertops in the kitchen offer a sleek, streamlined space for the weekend retreat. Rarely deviating from the soft palette—save for the geometric pop of a f loor rug—Morris went rogue in the guest room above the garage. “After stripping away existing green-and-white toile wallpaper, we began to see the beautiful shape of the room,” she says. To highlight the architecture, she added tongue and groove paneling and black paint “to make it graphic.” In lieu of pattern play, Morris employed texture

A patinaed lantern from AinsworthNoah makes an eye-catching display in the intimate dining room; a round table from South of Market holds court beneath a cathedral ceiling. In the place of window treatments, Linen slipcover chairs from Bungalow. right The cabin’s views of The Blue Ridge Mountains are part of the appeal of the western North Carolina town of Cashiers, which is less than a three-hour drive from Atlanta.

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Subtle tones and texture create a casual but reďŹ ned family room. A set of tree engravings from Foxglove Antiques, highlighted by Boston Functional lights from Circa inspired the roomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s design. The Alabaster lamp is from Circa; the custom mohair sectional is by ADMI. The coffee table, topped by hurricanes by Formations through Jerry Pair, is by Bradley; the linen chair and ottoman and the Jonathan round side table are from from Bungalow. The polished wood Aliseo ceiling fan is by Aria Vent through Grizzel & Mann.

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Morris gutted the original kitchen, installed a white marble-top island and raised the cabinetry to the ceiling to give the illusion of space. The barstools

to create drama in the neutral setting. “I use pattern sparingly,” says Morris, who prefers to create a feeling of depth with texture, in this case, mohair with linen, and velvet with leather. The master bedroom is a study in her layered aesthetic, from metallic linen draperies and a tufted velvet headboard to a metal chandelier and a lacquered wood chest. “I like to make sure there’s a great balance,” says the designer. “The result is so luxurious looking. You definitely wouldn’t distinguish this room as being in a mountain house.” In an effort to go more polished than pastoral, Morris’s signature touch included the addition of large-scale lighting (her philosophy: “the bigger, the better”) and dressmaker details. The 98

are from Go Home, Ltd.; the lantern and sconces are by Averett through R Hughes. right In lieu of statement lighting in a kitchen breakfast nook, a modest

light bulb suits the small space, created with an upholstered bench from B.D. Jeffries and a woodand-metal dining table from Stanton Home Furnishings.

designer loves creating a focal point through lighting, whether it’s a showstopping lantern in the dining room or the unexpected placement of sconces f lanking the kitchen sink. In the living room, the designer’s penchant for nailhead trim and tufting is on display: trim applied to the curtains introduces pattern, while diamond-shaped tufting on the sofa and ottoman strikes a classic note. “These small details elevate the design; without them, certain pieces aren’t as eye-catching,” she says. Ultimately, Morris designed the house using the blueprint of a primary residence. “We weren’t looking for cabin decor; we were simply seeking special pieces,” she says. “Plus, we had to replace the animal heads that were covering the walls.” SEE RESOURCES, BACK OF BOOK.

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A tufted headboard by ADMI adds a luxurious touch to the master bedroom, while hoof benches from B.D. Jeffries create a small dose of whimsy. Contributing to Morrisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play on texture are an oversized iron chandelier from Bradley, architectural lamps from Bungalow and a white chest from Hickory Chair through Bungalow. The patterned rug is by Patterson Flynn and Martin and the accent pillows are Horsley Koffman.

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For a space overlooking the back porch in the master bedroom, Morris dressed up the homeownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vanity by Mrs. Howard with a chair from B.D. Jeffries and a white plaster mirror from

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South of Market. right The glass shower disappears among the white marble-covered master bath. A gilded mirror holds court above his and her vanities, adding an elegant touch.

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In a guest room, a navy blue upholstered bed and coordinating linens offer respite from the home’s more neutral tones. The side table is from Max & Co. and the Swedish armoire was found at A. Tyner Antiques. right Morris treated the guest room loft with graphic appeal in the form

of a striped runner by 79th Street Rug Shop and a nailhead chest from Scout for the Home. opposite To bring out the room’s architectural bones, Morris bathed the guest room above the garage in black paint, which inﬂuenced the design direction, including the selection of a pair of Susan Hable

ﬂoral paintings from Bungalow to chests from Stanton Home Furnishings and a wooden ottoman by B.D. Jeffries. A canopy bed by Lillian August from the Mercantile helps structure the arrangement, while a pair of club chairs from Bungalow Classic lighten up the space.

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clockwise, from left Frame of white pine branches and boughs, evergreen honeysuckle, red velvet ribbon and carved red bird, from $145. Metallic stars wired into a frame of soft needle pine and hung from green velvet ribbon, from $125. Trifoliate orange, shelf fungus and cedar on a birch frame, from $125. opposite Wreath of cotoneaster, pine twigs and pinecones with vintage German ribbon, from $255. All wreaths available at Pollen, (404) 2622296; pollenatlanta.com.

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PUT YOUR HEART ON THE TABLE

What makes an Atlanta house a HOME? In the ﬁnal installment of our year-long series on the essentials of every Atlanta residence, MARCIA SHERRILL pays homage to a well-set table.

EVERY YEAR ON THE DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING, ADELAIDE BURTON CHANGES OUT HER EVERYDAY CHINA WITH THE SPODE CHRISTMAS CHINA SHE RECEIVED AS WEDDING GIFTS.

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PLITTING MY TIME between the South and the North (I keep a pad in New York), I still ﬁ nd myself startled by the contrast in attitudes toward dining at home. Yes, it is practically a cliché that—because everyone in New York has such a small apartment—ordering in is obligatory. But there’s truth to the idea that we Atlantans tend to put dining on a pedestal. It’s a part of our legacy, after all. Setting the table was a talent that was esteemed, even revered, by our grandmothers and great-grandmothers; along with the turkey gravy, their families and guests served up accolades and showed their appreciation. Our mothers started us (girls, that is) young. And if your mother, like mine, was a Yankee, then it was up to your grandmother to set you—and your table-setting skills—straight. Grandmothers owned stacks of china and boxes of passed-down silver…all of which, I’m sure, was to make sure we were never confused about a ﬁsh knife or an oyster fork. (Or there would be hell to pay. But Lord, can I set a table.) Today, the art of setting a table may not come in handy in terms of antiquated sherry and port glasses, but a new phenomenon has emerged. Oh heck yeah, we Atlanta gals can

set a traditional table, but now we’re allowed to go buck wild, thanks to designers who have realized we’re a demographic that will buy, buy, buy. Our silver may be vintage Wallace or Gorham instead of George Jensen, but we have drawers, if not entire vitrines and breakfronts, devoted to place mats, napkin rings and crystal. When Kim Seybert presented beaded place mats in coral designs, we bought; ditto for her napkin rings. When Paula Deen designed porcelain dinner service, we loaded up. We were ﬁ rst on that Versace bandwagon. Now Williams-Sonoma, Restoration Hardware and even Target are in the game, offering everything from melamine plates to DuraClear iced tea glasses. All bets are off; we are in hog heaven. Certainly, our grandmothers would be proud of our most recent Thanksgiving and Christmas spreads. Like our precious, passed-down antique silver, we realize that dazzling place mats and freshly ironed linen napkins are never out of style. We love what they have always loved—a glamorous table.

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