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CONTENTS APRIL 2014 // ISSUE NO.306

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Serene Retreat Melanie Turner and Stan Benecki fashion a light and bright Rosemary Beach beauty

Lake Burton Bliss Artist Dawne Raulet Hall pitches camp on Lake Burton, creating a cozy, kid-friendly cabin that merges youthful modernity with monochromatic elegance

The Way Home A new book by Bobby McAlpine and Susan Ferrier tells the tale behind the making of ﬁve very special houses

Mr. Summerour’s Flowers An acclaimed Atlanta architect celebrates wildﬂowers at their peak with an afternoon fête

Style 12

Studio Visit: Bjork Studio Behind the scenes with Amy and Tomas Wikman

Blooming Beauties Buckhead Theatre welcomes the 2014 Garden Show

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News A new wallpaper line at Paul Plus, the annual ADAC Sample Sale, plus much more

Life 24 25 26 80

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Calendar Cultural happenings around Atlanta Naomi On cultivating a green thumb Dish Dispatches from the local culinary scene ETC. Life … according to Marcia Editor’s Letter Resources + Ad Index Cover photographed by Mali Azima

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WELCOME

EDITOR’S LETTER

WHAT’S NEW

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Weekly Social Calendar blog.atlantahomesmag.com Where will you ﬁnd our editors next week? From gallery openings and pop-up shops

Chic Retreats

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THE LONGING FOR ESCAPE, AND THE NEED for rejuvenation feels exceptionally strong this time of year, when dreary winter days are (finally) a distant memory, and the colors and sounds of spring begin to awaken the senses once again. And, while Atlanta in April is in constant bloom—from flowering dogwoods to back-to-back cultural events—it’s also a time-honored tradition to get away from it all, whether taking the time to indulge in soul-searching solitude, or seeking refuge outside the city with family and friends. In this issue, we profile four such stylish retreats, ranging from Rosemary Beach, Florida, to Lake Martin in Alabama. If there’s one design tenet that each of these getaways share, it’s that a thoughtfully composed home carries the power to invoke a much-needed change of pace, fostering the process of reconnecting and restoring. As architect Bobby McAlpine so eloquently puts it: “they feel like they’re finally coming home.” It’s a sentiment with which we can all identify.

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STYLE

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For Every Room and Occasion (Rizzoli, $55), Leontine Linens founder Jane Scott Hodges explores the art of creating inviting, linen-ﬁlled spaces—for occasions big and small—through seemingly endless combinations of applique, embroidery, quilting, prints, borders, weaves, colors and more.

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STYLE NEWS

STUDIO VISIT

» Bjork Studio

A LOCAL HUSBAND-AND-WIFE DUO EXPAND THEIR BENCH-MADE UPHOLSTERY BUSINESS TO INCLUDE MORE THAN DOUBLE THE FLOOR SPACE, DESIGNER SERVICES AND PRODUCT OFFERINGS WRITTEN BY Kate Abney

PHOTOGRAPHED BY Sarah Dorio

A mix of vintage furniture (in its original state), along with restored and reupholstered specimens, plus new custom-built pieces. The white-framed Rococo sofa has received a total makeover after being rescued from a dumpster by Atlanta designer Smith Hanes, a friend of the Wikmans.

A DECADE AGO when interior designer Amy Wikman and her engineer husband, Tomas, decided to fuse their passions for aesthetics and precision and form Bjork Studio, they never dreamed it would become the go-to workroom in Atlanta and beyond. But today, commissions for banquettes in fine restaurants (think St. Cecilia) and custom upholstery pieces for designer showhouses and private homes keeps their Swedish-centric vintage furniture and bench-made upholstery business bustling. Bjork Studio is renowned for superb 12

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craftsmanship, exacting processes and authentic materials, and its artisans employ eight-way hand-tied springs, high-quality padding (real horsehair, organic cotton or foam) and burlap or jute twine. It’s an old-world approach that has become far from the norm thanks to cheaper options overseas, or even from other high-end stateside manufacturers. These bar-raising practices are in full motion at the Wikmans’ Westside workshop, warehouse and studio, which they expanded by 18,000 square feet in late 2013. By summer, Bjork Studio’s new turf will

showcase a well-stocked resource library, vast stores of Scandinavian vintage wares, a conference area and showroom vignettes for displaying custom prototypes and a growing variety of signature collections. Soon, the duo hopes to host industry events for colleagues and collaborators, trunk shows for fabric companies, unveilings of partner rug collections and apprenticeships for upholsterers-intraining. “We truly love the collaborative atmosphere and talent Atlanta has to offer,” Amy says. “We want to build an institution around that, not just a business.”

Opposite personalities attract—and often produce the best results, as with collaborators Amy and Tomas Wikman. left Bolts of customer’s own material (COM). fabrics.

This nailhead-trimmed beauty, a Bjork Studio original, is called the “Carole” dining chair, and was custom designed for client Carole Davenport. right A raw frame built of kiln-dried hardwood awaits.

Amy rough sketches a majority of the firm’s designs; pictured here are drawings and floor plans depicting various ways to orient an L-shaped sofa; a sketch of a custom chair; a profile of a sofa; and working renderings for banquettes at JCT. Kitchen.

A showstopping representation of the retro arm of the business, a circa-1940s Swedish Art Moderne love seat in its original ruby-red velvet. above An assemblage of project supplies: coiled metal springs for eight-way, hand-tied construction, real jute twine, jute webbing, thick cotton welt, sinuous springs and elastic webbing.

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STYLE NEWS

Blooming Beauties

A CELEBRATED SPRINGTIME TRADITION FOR GARDEN ENTHUSIASTS RETURNS THIS MONTH TO BUCKHEAD WITH A RENEWED SENSE OF PURPOSE WRITTEN BY Sejal Bhima

A COLORFUL FIXTURE on Atlanta’s annual social calendar since 1988, the Southeastern Flower Show, hosted by the Southeastern Horticultural Society (SHS), is returning to its roots this year with a more intimate incarnation—the 2014 Garden Show. “This year’s abbreviated show will set

the stage for the 2015 Southeastern Flower Show, as we take steps to reconnect and engage with the local community,” explains Kate Chura, executive director of SHS. The centerpiece of this year’s show lies in the foundation’s partnership with Buckhead CID and Livable Buckhead in the

PHOTOGRAPHED BY David Christensen

transformation of Charlie Loudermilk Park, a triangle of land located at the intersection of Peachtree Road, Roswell Road and Sardis Way. As part of the park’s redesign—slated for completion in July—SHS will design multiple gardens throughout the course of the park’s development. “A key initiative 15

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STYLE NEWS

Creative installations by local merchants are an annual highlight.

was creating a gathering place in the heart of Buckhead, a legacy so to speak,” says Chura. “And hosting the Garden Show at the Buckhead Theatre, directly across from the park, provides an ideal setting to promote this mission and contribute to the neighborhood.” The change in venue from traditional grand exhibition halls such as Cobb Galleria to the more quaint Buckhead Theatre is also part of SHS’s effort to reengage with the community. Next year, the Southeastern Flower Show will return to Ponce City Market, a historic reuse development that played host to the event several times in the mid-90s. Although a juried flower show won’t be a part of this year’s schedule (look for it in 2015), the Garden Show is still lining up to be the season’s premier experience for horticultural enthusiasts. Highlights include a garden and floral marketplace, artistic flower displays, garden equipment demos, a competitive photography exhibition and guest lectures from noted plant speakers and accomplished chefs. 16

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In additon to lush displays, the 2014 Garden Show will feature a marketplace with botanical-themed wares and a host of children’s activites, including goat petting, laying hens and much more.

MORE ONLINE To learn more about how the Southeastern Horticultural Society is taking steps to revitalize the beloved annual ﬂower and garden show, visit sehort.org. There, you’ll also ﬁnd more details on the 2014 Garden Show, taking place on April 25-27 at the Buckhead Theatre.

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STYLE NEWS

Sitting Pretty French designer Eléonore Nalet’s Serpentine chair, now available at Ligne Roset, offers a stylish alternative to traditional outdoor upholstery. Beginning with foam-ﬁlled cushions, Nalet transforms them into water-repellent quilted rolls that are then weaved through a delicate steel-tube structure. The result is a cushy, cloud-like armchair perfect for outdoor soirées. The metal structure is available in pale green, gray-blue and charcoal. 805 Peachtree

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↑ A DAC SAMPLE SALE The highly anticipated 31st annual ADAC Sample Sale returns to the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center later this month. From April 25-27, consumers can shop a range of end-of-season furnishings from coveted designer brands such as August Avery, Logan Gardens, Moattar Ltd., Trowbridge and Holland & Company, all at deeply discounted prices. “First introduced in 1983, over a dozen showrooms now participate, providing designers

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Paul+ at ADAC welcomes Abnormals Anonymous, a new artisanal eco-minded wallpaper brand from the west coast. The line’s latest made-to-order collection, Living Colours, features bold and bright blossoms in three patterns: This’ll, Anthemum and Floria (pictured). Drawing inspiration from nature, the husband-and-wife duo behind the company seek to interpret this found beauty with a lyrical touch. Papers are fully customizable, from color palette to one-of-kind, site-speciﬁc design. 349

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Chic Eats

Since its opening earlier this year, St. Cecilia—the latest culinary jewel in Ford Fry’s restaurant empire—has been making a splash with

its European coast-inspired menu featuring delicate pastas, roasted ﬁsh and fresh crudo traditionally served in Mediterranean towns and villages. Just as impressive as executive chef Brian Horn’s seaside fare, though, is the Buckhead eatery’s modern interiors crafted by Meyer Davis Studio, who commissioned a custom collection of handsome banquettes by local talents Bjork Studio and Skylar Morgan Furniture + Design for the Pinnacle Building space. (404) 554-9995; stceciliaatl.com

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LIFE

C A L E N DA R

Around Atlanta

THE LOCAL ARTS SCENE WELCOMES AN ARRAY OF ABSTRACT WORKS, PLUS ANNUAL SPRING EVENTS MAKE THEIR RETURN WRITTEN BY Sejal Bhima

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1. At the 49th annual

“The Universe Next Door” at

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the museum. Through 5/18.

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and The Capital Grille host

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the prestigious Chairman’s

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AROUND TOWN WITH

ILLUSTRATION BY EMILY ROBERTSON

Naomi Von Habersham IF I COULD DO IT OVER, I would want to be born with two talents that sadly were not bestowed upon me the first time around: the ability to play the piano; and, a green thumb. I can’t seem to grow plants or flowers to save my life. Inevitably, they all die. Watering is a real challenge for me. I either drown the poor plant in water, or I forget to give it a good soaking altogether. And it seems that many plants don’t just require a drink of water. They need to be fed, too. But what kind of plant food should I serve them? And can someone please explain deadheading? I assume that it doesn’t involve tie-dye or a VW van. At this stage in my life, I have given up on trying to grow anything. Well, except for Chia heads. Those things are foolproof. The one plant that I can maintain for a few months is an orchid. I have finally learned the secret to their success: a few ice cubes placed at the base of their stems each week will yield just the right amount of water to keep them looking healthy. I think that orchids might need to be fed, too, but I don’t know how to do that. I simply keep them on a water diet. Because of my track record, I now rely upon flower shows to give me my botanical fix. One of my favorite shows is the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London. Those Brits really have a way with flowers. Southerners also seem to be exceptionally gifted horticulturalists, with most of them having been born with that desirable green thumb— except for me, of course. So it comes as a relief that this month, I won’t have to venture far to get my gardening fill. I’ll simply head up Peachtree Road to the Southeastern Horticultural Society’s Garden Show in Buckhead. It might be a scaled-down version of its predecessor, the Southeastern Flower Show, but it will be sure to please even those with the blackest of thumbs, like me!

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& TAP—from Ian Mendelsohn, former beverage director at the St. Regis Atlanta, and his wife, Susan. Utilizing the latest technology, the restaurant offers every wine on its extensive list by the glass thanks to a new device that extracts liquid from a bottle without uncorking. The wine-centric space

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The Carter Center is home to Atlanta’s newest fresh produce marketplace, FREEDOM FARMERS MARKET, open Saturdays through December. Formed by a group of local farmers dedicated to organic production practices, the market features

names such as Woodland Gardens and Whipporwill Farm and local favorites such as Star Provisions and Garnish & Gather. 9 a.m.–1 p.m.; freedomfarmersmkt.com Local landmark POLARIS, the rotating restaurant housed in the blue dome atop Hyatt Regency Atlanta, reopens this month after a 10-year hiatus. Although it pays homage to its 1960s roots with retro design details, the cuisine takes a more modern approach with a seasonal small-plates menu inspired by the hotel’s rooftop garden. atlantaregency.hyatt.com

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AT CINCO Y DIEZ, Hugh Acheson and Melissa Clegg’s latest dining destination in Athens, Georgia, chef Whitney Otawka is taking classic Southern ingredients for a spicy, flavorful spin as she transforms locally farmed produce with flavor combinations unique to Central and South America. It’s a familiar concept for the young chef, who grew up embracing Latin culture in Southern California and who recently sojourned in Oaxaca, Mexico, to study its cuisine. “Reading about a specific cuisine and its ingredients is

one thing, but seeing how it’s authentically prepared and cooked is invaluable,” she says of her time abroad. And while tacos and huevos rancheros find their way onto the menu, it’s more novel dishes—such as fried chicken with mole poblano and scallops ceviche with blood orange, white grapefruit and serrano—that will leave patrons’ taste buds tingling. And for good reason: Otawka’s penchant for fresh chiles is evident throughout the menu; she’s even made a pepper spiel cheat-sheet for the restaurant’s front-ofhouse staff. A thoughtful Mezcal and tequila program, along with a rustic, fuss-free ambiance, further complements Cinco y Diez’s mission of exploring the region’s rich food heritage in the purest of forms. cincoydiezathens.com

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Atlanta Steeplechase

SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 2014

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It’s the party you’ve heard about—the most prestigious place to be at Steeplechase. Enjoy valet parking and an exclusive silent auction, a sumptuous feast from The Capital Grille, premium Champagnes, wines and cocktails all day, and live music from the Joe Gransden Trio. Chairman’s Tent tickets include access to the day’s Post Party, with more live music, hors d’oeuvres, beverages and dancing until dark.

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The 2014 Atlanta Steeplechase

The Atlanta Steeplechase Board of Stewards cordially invite you to attend

2013 - 2014 Atlanta Steeplechase Board of Stewards

The 49th Annual Race Meeting April 19, 2014 Kingston Downs, Rome, GA, to benefit The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine Racing for Youth

Chairman: George E. Chase, Jr. Treasurer: John Wayt, III Secretary: H. Michael Dever

Steve R. Adams

Dear Atlanta Steeplechase Fans,

Ellen Archer Dr. Phil Beegle Tina Brush

The Atlanta Steeplechase Board of Stewards invites you to the 49th running of the Atlanta Steeplechase! Kingston Downs will once again host one of the South’s premier spring events and Georgia’s favorite rite of spring in support of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine.

Carolyn Cadier Ryan Curry Gina Christman Carl Danbury, Jr. Richard H. Gilmore Terry A. Graham Doc Kibler Jo Leinbach Shane Lyle Jack Reeves Larry Sellers Spencer W. Smith, Jr.

On the third Saturday in April, thousands will gather at Kingston Downs to watch powerful Thoroughbreds and jockeys in colorful silks as they compete over a mile of terrain and hurdles for the prestige of $100,000 in purse money and the chance to bask in the glory of the winner’s circle. Beyond the thrilling rush of horse racing, the Atlanta Steeplechase brings families, friends and business associates together in beautiful surroundings for an unforgettable afternoon of fashion, fun, and socializing. Prior to the first race, activities for people of all ages and interests abound. There are Jack Russell Terrier races, an air show, skydivers, an Easter Egg hunt, pony rides, shopping and people watching. Men, women and children participate in the Hat Parade & Competition and tailgaters show their spirit by competing for the title of “Best Tailgate.” It is a FULL day of entertainment and fun. The event would not happen without the incredible work of our volunteers, the support of our sponsors and the loyalty of our fans so I wish to thank all that continue to make the Atlanta Steeplechase a success. A special thank you to Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles for their partnership and for continuing to highlight the Atlanta Steeplechase in the April issue.

Gene Vance Jackie Wammock Jim Wayt

I hope you enjoy a wonderful day at the 2014 Atlanta Steeplechase. George Chase Chairman Atlanta Steeplechase Board of Stewards

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Hospitality and Ticket Information Exciting competition on the track, great food and activities off the track, and beautiful surroundings make this the perfect event for entertaining clients, family and friends. For more details, call us at (404) 237-7436 or visit atlantasteeplechase.org.

CHILDREN UNDER 12 ARE ADMITTED FREE. Tent Parties on the Turn and Backstretch Sponsored by MICHELOB ULTRA. Tent parties start at $3,300

Chairman’s Tent presented by ATLANTA HOMES & LIFESTYLES and THE CAPITAL GRILLE, and produced by Sean OKeefe Events Always the most prestigious party on race day, The Chairman’s Tent is hosted by Mr. George Chase, Chairman of the Atlanta Steeplechase Board of Stewards. It sits atop sponsor row with a fantastic view of the finish line and track. Enjoy a full hospitality package of valet parking, gourmet food, complimentary premium beverages all day, and the best view of the day’s festivities. Tickets are $325 per person; $3,250 for a table for ten.

Seating and Tailgating: Finish Line & Hillside From nowhere else can you get a panoramic view of all of the action except from the spot that steeplechase fans call “The Hill.” Whether you’ve chosen Guarantor or Picnic Box, your hillside and finish line fun begins with a party under the big tent and continues with hundreds of tailgate or box parties. Enjoy the view! NEW FOR 2014! GUARANTOR TAILGATE & PICNIC BOX PACKAGES WILL INCLUDE ADMISSION TO THE PHIPPS PLAZA PRE-RACE PARTY LOCATED IN THE POWERS TENT PRESENTED BY CELEBRITY CRUISES! Additionally, the Powers Tent is moving directly behind the Guarantor tailgate area and closer to the track with a view of the entire course from the front patio. This year’s PHIPPS PLAZA Pre-Race Party is presented by LOWCOUNTRY BARBECUE, TITO’S VODKA, SPRINGER MOUNTAIN FARMS and MICHELOB ULTRA. Guarantor...$595 For 2014, Reserved Guarantor parking is shifting closer to the finish line! Includes 4 tickets, 1 reserved tailgate space and admission for 4 to the PHIPPS PLAZA Pre-Race Party located in the Powers Tent presented by CELEBRITY CRUISES for hors d’oeuvres, beverages and live music. Additional tickets $125 each, limit 2 per package. Picnic Boxes...$595 Includes 4 tickets, 1 preferred parking pass, a 6ft. table, chairs and admission for 4 to the PHIPPS PLAZA Pre-Race Party located in the Powers Tent presented by CELEBRITY CRUISES for hors d’oeuvres, beverages and live music from 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Additional tickets $125 each, limit 2 per package.

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Infield Seating and Tailgating Be right in the middle of the action! Amid a sea of tailgaters you are near the Jack Russell terrier races, pig races, vendors, pony rides, the petting zoo, and most importantly, Steeplechasing excitement! Subscriber: Homestretch and Backstretch...$280 Infielders say this is where the action is! Join us in the infield with your friends and family. Many subscribers renew their parking spots year after year and look forward to seeing new faces in adjacent parking spaces at each steeplechase. Package includes 6 tickets and a reserved parking place along the homestretch or backstretch. General Admission...$30 The most economical way to be at the Steeplechase! A great way to treat employees to an awesome spring day of horse racing action in the Georgia countryside. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com, at all Ticketmaster outlets including select Publix Supermarkets. To charge tickets by phone, call 800-7453000. Recreational Vehicle...$380 Pack a picnic and a couple of coolers, gather your friends and rent an RV for an awesome spring day of fun. Package includes 12 tickets and a backstretch parking pass for the RV Village— Located along the outer rail of the backstretch with a great view of the entire Steeplechase course. College Park College Park is the perfect package for college students or recent grads! Pack a picnic and a couple of coolers and gather your friends for an awesome spring day of fun. Tailgating packages include 6 tickets and an infield backstretch reserved parking pass. OR, if you are coming with a large group, a College Park party tent is the best way to enjoy the day. Tents are available for groups of 30, 50 and larger. Call 404-237-7436 for more info. Additional Activities Bus Pass...$200—Bring all your guests by bus—it’s hassle free! Post Race Party...$20 Even when the races end, the fun doesn’t stop! Join us for drinks, hors d’oeuvres, live music & dancing.

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Schedule of Events Times and events listed are subject to change. The final Schedule of Events will be listed in the Race Program, available on race day. 9:00 a.m.

Gates open

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Registration for the Subscriber Tailgate Contest,

10:30 a.m.—

Jack Russell Terrier Races, pony rides, hay rides, camel rides, rock

1:00 p.m.

climbing and shopping in the infield Easter Egg Hunt, Presented by ANOTHER BROKEN EGG CAFE and SPRINGER MOUNTAIN FARMS

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Registration for the Hat Parade & Contest, presented by VON MAUR

12:30 p.m

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Air Show and Skydive demonstration

12 noon

Parade of the Bear Creek Hounds

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Bagpipers to the Tower—Opening Ceremonies

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Horses to the Paddock for the First Race

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The GOOSE ISLAND Maiden Claiming Hurdle

2:10 p.m.

The ESTATES AT SERENITY FARMS/ENGHOUSE TRANSPORTATION Sport of Kings Maiden Hurdle

2:50 p.m.

The COCA-COLA REFRESHMENTS Georgia Cup

3:15 p.m.

The BEAULIEU GROUP Hurdle Stakes

3:30 p.m.

Announcement of the Winners of the Hat Competition, Picnic Box, and Subscriber Tailgate

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From fun loving to serious competitors and fashionistas, ladies will parade chapeaux from closets worldwide with hopes of becoming a contest winner of the 2014 Hat Parade & Contest presented by Von Maur and organized for 11 consecutive years by globalspeak.com. The Steeplechase will host the contest not only for the Most Beautiful but also for the Most Whimsical hat as well as and Best Children’s. Whimsical entries have ranged from a cage perched on top of the hat, complete with live song birds, to typical springtime hat motifs piled high with layers and layers of colorful silk flowers and ribbons. Beautiful hat entries have ranged from elegantly embellished creations to simple classic designs. So get ready to see what inspiration propels the hat contest entrants to the top in 2014. Let the showmanship of feathers, sequins, flowers, ribbons and other ornamentation begin on April 19th!

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Interior designer Melanie Turner initially bought the Oly glass-globe chandelier without a speciﬁc project in mind; it soon found its perfect home in the

entry hall of the Rosemary Beach retreat she and husband Stan Benecki fashioned for an Atlanta family.

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Venetian plaster walls gleam in the combination living/dining room and kitchen. A Nourison rug comprised of hide stripes echoes the colors of the marble countertop and cabinet surround.

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A pair of concretetopped tables by Bradley are pushed together to seat 16 people comfortably in the dining area. Lee Industries chairs are covered in white pleather. A collection of coral appears to drift into a current across the wall. opposite A pair of chandeliers by Oly take center stage in the expansive kitchen island.

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W WALKING INTO THIS RECENTLY COMPLETED Rosemary Beach house designed by Melanie Turner is a bit like stepping into an intoxicating dream cushioned with bright sunshine. The all-white scheme dazzles, blurring distinctions between walls, floors, surfaces and textiles. As your eyes adjust to take in the details, you notice touches such as the luster of the Venetian plaster walls, the veining of stone and marble and the textures of coral and agate. The three-story house, designed by Lew Oliver and built by Turner’s husband, Stan Benecki, is one of many houses the duo has designed, built and furnished together. Benecki calls on top-notch architects for the plans and employs craftspeople he flies in for each project—masons, plasterers and roofers whose collective expertise shows in

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the precise fitting of each molding and eave. “We build each house as if it was for us,” says Turner. “And we include everything we love, because we build houses we’d want to live in.” When the new owners arrive for the first time, they find the house complete right down to artwork and accessories. The baths are stocked with towels and toothbrushes, the beds crisply made. It’s a turnkey operation that has resulted in a series of luxury properties bearing witness to the couple’s exacting standards and impeccable taste. This most recent example, bought by Atlantans Bert Sanders and Laura Koch, comfortably accommodates 16 for hosting their blended family, but is intimate enough for just the two of them. For an all-white scheme, it’s also incredibly easy to maintain. “I covered much of the furniture in white 43

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A sisal rug, sheer drapery panels and a tufted linen headboard add warmth to the clean, white master bedroom. opposite A grouping of framed crystals from Soicher Marin hang above a driftwood side table and a pair of slipcovered chairs.

pleather,” says Turner of the dining area and living room, which extend across the back of the house. In the adjacent kitchen area, all of the inner workings are concealed behind flush cabinetry with inset hardware. The effect is calming, with even the island clad entirely in marble, its waterfall edge extending to the floor. Speakers are built into the plaster walls so that music seems to emanate from an invisible source. Benecki points out that, as people spend more time in their second homes, they’re more in need of the requisite amenities of a primary residence. “So we put in large closets and laundry rooms,” he says, “as well as an area for kids to hang out away from the adults.” The top floor serves just such a need, with six bunks lining the walls and an open ex-

panse of floor for playing with toys and games. Turner opted to swath the walls in a bird-print Schumacher wallpaper, which introduces a youthful dose of color and softens the angles of the room’s dormers. The indoor living area connects seamlessly with the pool deck, thanks to wide French doors and broad steps leading outdoors. On a recent afternoon, Sanders and Koch carried on a conversation, she standing at the kitchen island and he responding from a chaise by the water. The couple joked that the high-tech control system was cool indeed, but that they had no idea how to use it. No doubt they’ll figure it out. And if they don’t, Benecki is right down the street, starting on his next dream house. See Resources, Back of Book. 45

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above Turner and pup Scooter soak in this Rosemary Beach beauty’s abundant sunshine. left To soften the bunk room’s angles, Turner covered the walls in a whimsical bird-print wallpaper by Schumacher.

“WE BUILD EACH HOUSE AS IF IT WAS FOR US,” SAYS INTERIOR DESIGNER MELANIE TURNER. “AND WE INCLUDE EVERYTHING WE LOVE, BECAUSE WE BUILD HOUSES WE WOULD WANT TO LIVE IN.”

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clockwise, from top A trio of brackets holding coral specimens hangs over a bed made with crisp white linens. Mirrored chests ﬂanking the bed contribute to the light and bright feel. In the master bath, Turner clad the walls

in strips of granite in a chevron pattern, mimicking the look of wood. A stainless steel tub makes an elegant statement. Geodes add extra sparkle and echo the texture of coral elsewhere in the house.

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A wall of windows allows natural light to bathe every corner of this light and airy living room. Artist and owner Dawne Raulet Hall treated the formerly drab space to a monochromatic makeover, dressing the walls in white and infusing the space with a stylish mix of sophistication and charm. The antique sofa, with remnants of red velvet, was purchased at Boxwoods. She found the 1800’s twig rocker at Scott Antique Markets. Column lamps and wingback chairs, Huff Harrington Home. 50 50

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LEAVE IT TO AN ARTIST to find potential in the most humble of places, and then to transform it into a thing of beauty and—in this case—fun, too. When searching for a summer home on Georgia’s Lake Burton, Atlanta fine art painter Dawne Raulet Hall kept coming back to a ramshackle cabin that was considered untouchable. The house, which dates to the 1930s, was little more than a fishing cottage comprised of Styrofoam ceilings and worn dark-paneled walls, plus a less-than-functional layout. All that was needed was Raulet Hall’s artistic spirit—not to mention gallon upon gallon of white paint—to transform her ugly duckling into a swan. “It became my peaceful sanctuary,” says Raulet Hall of the made-over cabin. “It’s the perfect place for me to get away and reflect, yet my kids love it, too, because I made it like a camp for them and their friends.” Raulet Hall, a former stockbroker, eased into her passion project by painting everything white and installing wall-to-wall white carpet to brighten up the cozy five-bedroom house, which is located about 100 miles north of the Atlanta. Because years of piecemeal additions—a master bedroom here, a bonus room there—had left the home haphazardly put together, she enlisted custom home builder Mike Hammersmith to step in and resolve the layout. The house now sleeps as many as 16 people, including Raulet Hall’s husband and their combined four children. Total kitchen, bath and dock renovations proved a must, as did the addition of bead board wall paneling to reinforce a cottage theme. Raulet Hall kept some original detailing, such as nautical woodwork and rope railings in the living room, to preserve the cabin’s existing charms, and built upon that layered feel by adding industrial elements, such as the family room’s salvaged bucketturned-lamp and a mirror made from a barrel. “I like an eclectic mix of new and old,” says Raulet Hall, who considers herself an avid flea market forager (she also chips in as buyer for her parents’

The cabin’s family room now also serves as the home’s main entrance. Raulet Hall kept original detailing, such as nautical woodwork and rope railings on the original stairwell, to preserve the home’s exisiting charm. Here, high-end and rough-and-ready furnishings share space comfortably. Raulet Hall, pictured with Chihuahuas Biscuit (left) and Lucy, found the salvaged bucket-turnedlamp from Clayton Antiques. French side chairs, Minton Slidel. Accent pillows, Erika Reade Ltd.

antiques shop in Cashiers). “I have the attitude that, if I like something, I will make it work somewhere.” Demonstrating her deft hand at combining sophistication with youthful modernity, Raulet Hall bathed the entire house in whites and creams. “I didn’t want it to be practical, I just wanted to love it,” says the artist of the light and bright living room which carries a hint of French sophistication and flair. “Because nothing is off limits to the kids, I’ll probably have to replace everything before I would normally have to,” she adds. In keeping with the lake cabin’s woodsy vernacular, Raulet Hall wove in handcrafted works throughout the space: a collection of decorative antlers in the living room, twig railings on the front porch and a show-stopping wooden canopy bed in the master bedroom. “I love natural textures, so you’ll see a lot of shells, driftwood and wood in my home. Those organic elements feel easy and relaxing,” she says. Proving that all beautiful things can coexist if you just know how to style them, Raulet Hall tapped her friend, interior designer Shawn Broaddus, to help with the finishing touches, including languid window treatments to frame the lakefront view. But perhaps the most high-traffic space title belongs to the home’s bunk room, formerly the cabin’s main living space. Now a spacious shrine to fun, it’s also a child’s dream come true, thanks to ship-style bunk beds, foosball table and a climbing wall that leads to a sleeping loft. Vibrant pops of orange, pulled from one of Raulet Hall’s abstract mountain paintings, permeate and energize the playful space. The adventure continues outdoors, where in addition to the lake, the kids can choose to zip line, jump on the trampoline or indulge in evening s’mores by the fire, making the house’s name—Good Times—a perfect fit. “It’s not a big house, so it lends itself to everyone being close together,” says Raulet Hall. Undoubtedly letting the good times roll.

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“I DIDN’T WANT IT TO BE PRACTICAL, I JUST WANTED TO LOVE IT,” SAYS ARTIST DAWNE RAULET HALL OF THE CABIN, WHICH IS BATHED IN WHITE.

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above While Raulet Hall confesses that most meals are taken outside by the ﬁre, the cabin’s dining area offers front-row views of the lake. A local craftsman designed and built the rustic round table and chairs. The metal deer head is by Bill Beasley; she found the twisted vine sculpture at Scott Antique Markets. right The former 1930s ﬁshing cottage, fronted with wooden clapboard, cedar shingle siding and handcrafted twig railings, looks at home on Lake Burton yet belies its chic interiors.

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This collected corner of the family room offers a nod to lakeside style with a handcrafted twig mirror by a local artisan, a painting by Raulet Hall, bucket chairs from IKEA, accent pillows from Villa Home Collection and a chicken coop-turnedcoffee table.

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Raulet Hall created a restful sanctuary in the home’s cozy master bedroom by tucking a hand-made, white-washed canopy bed inside an alcove overlooking the lake. The cowhide rug and the stained side table were purchased at Scott Antique Markets. The French side chair was found at the stalls at Denton Street Market. Linens, Restoration Hardware. Paintings by Raulet Hall. Alabaster lamp, Huff Harrington Home.

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Bunk beds, a foosball table and a mini rockclimbing wall permeate the playful kids’ zone, formerly the heart of the home, which Raulet Hall has punctuated with bursts of orange and inspired by one of her paintings. The bed was crafted by a local artisan. Bedding, Villa Home Collection. Accent table, Boxwoods.

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Architect Bobby McAlpine’s original Lake Martin house—a structure he designed 20 years ago and which ultimately inspired The Camp—features custom windows and siding crafted from old-growth Canadian cedar. The façade was inspired by rugged barracks, as well as the ranger houses that sprung up during the teens in America’s great national parks. opposite A vignette designed by McAlpine Booth & Ferrier’s interior design partner, Susan Ferrier. This same room graces the cover of the pair’s forthcoming tome.

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THE WAY HOME

A NEW BOOK BY BOBBY MCALPINE AND SUSAN FERRIER TELLS THE TALE BEHIND THE MAKING OF FIVE VERY SPECIAL HOUSES

WRITTEN BY Kate Abney PHOTOGRAPHED BY Susan Sully PORTRAIT BY Erica George Dines

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McAlpine’s original Lake Martin cabin features a gracious and romantic entry hall, offering a glimpse of an open riser stair that leads to second-level sleeping quarters. An 18thcentury Italian gilt table, picture frame and stone planter, all sourced in the South of France, serve as elegant counterpoints to the sleek heart pine ﬂoors, which are ﬁnished with an opaque ebony stain. The tabletop is adorned with a layer of smooth black river rocks.

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A © ART OF THE HOUSE: REFLECTIONS ON DESIGN BY BOBBY MCALPINE AND SUSAN FERRIER, RIZZOLI NEW YORK, 2014

ARCHITECT BOBBY MCALPINE allows no ambiguity when defining the difference between a house and a home. The latter is a concept, sentimental and individual; the former is simply a vehicle for taking you there. The title of his newest book, Art of the House: Reflections on Design, was selected on that very principle. Brimming with conversations between the architect (renowned principal of McAlpine Tankersley Architecture) and noted interior designer Susan Ferrier, with whom he’s collaborated on numerous projects through the years via interior design firm McAlpine Booth & Ferrier, the new Rizzoli tome hits bookshelves in late April, and recounts this pair’s famously emotive and considerate process as they fashioned five modest cabins on Lake Martin in Alabama. A favorite vacation destination of weekenders from Montgomery, Birmingham, Atlanta, Columbus and beyond, Lake Martin remains an increasingly popular refuge for those seeking its still, restorative waters and serene shores. As a young architect 20 years ago, McAlpine felt that sense of sanctuary in his bones. Swiftly but passionately, he erected an unassuming cabin in a spot now known as The Ridge on Lake Martin. That rustic residence, which has since been sold, became an unshakeable seed of inspiration for seven strikingly similar structures he built in the same vicinity—albeit much later—five of which received the deft touch of Susan Ferrier for their soulful interiors. Affectionately, and appropriately, they’ve dubbed this emerging community “The Camp.” “These buildings reference the great national parks and recreational structures … the gate houses, ranger houses and barracks that were first built

in the teens, then evolved so beautifully throughout the Great Depression,” the architect explains. Likening their façades to scout and brownie uniforms, he notes how they forfeit exterior expression in favor of something greater: honoring the landscape around them. “These houses are not meant to be trophies,” he assures. “The eye should not shift from the natural beauty. You’re there to witness something larger than yourself.” It took a special homeowner indeed to identify with that sentiment, to understand what was being gained by giving up the spotlight. As it happened, serendipity struck: A range of empty nesters (all first-time clients) sought McAlpine directly. They recognized the privilege of departing their city homes for the refuge and clarity of the lake, where the pace of life slowed and all eyes were off of them. Here, they could embrace their most authentic selves—then take that back into the world. “In the country, they get to be who they are, rather than who they have to be.” Ferrier explains. “I know what their city lives are like; I think with these lake houses, they feel like they’re finally coming home.” Though The Camp is first and foremost a place to reconnect and restore, the cabins also act as bait of sorts for the clients’ grown children—young professionals who often must carefully choose where to spend a precious few vacation days per year. So it’s no coincidence that each of these “sleepy houses” (as McAlpine calls them) make room for about a dozen, with bunks ready to receive grandchildren just as soon as they arrive. Creating such a rich and welcoming atmosphere is a testament to Ferrier’s finesse as a designer. “It’s a very introverted concept,” she notes of the

Art of the House: Reflections on Design (Rizzoli, $55), tells the stories behind architect Bobby McAlpine and interior designer Susan Ferrier’s work on five initial Lake Martin cabins, created for five special sets of clients. Ten inches square, with gilt print and gilded edges, the tome is meant to sit on the very top of the stack. “We wanted it to be a very beautiful, prized object,” McAlpine says. Packed with intimate conversations between him and longtime partner, friend and co-author Ferrier—of McAlpine Booth & Ferrier Interiors (Atlanta, Nashville and New York) —the 208-page book presents 250 full-color photographs by Susan Sully and Adrian Ferrier. Images are beautifully paired to poetic musings by both McAlpine and Ferrier; it’s a revealing look inside this firm’s soulful manner of creating elevated, inviting and highly personal dwellings. And though success is evident in each residence, if you ask McAlpine his favorite, his answer is the two unfinished ones.

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A pair of curvy, backto-back Holly Hunt sofas holds court in the combination living/ dining room of the Giles residence. The wooden ceilings are formed from 100-year-old Canadian cedar. opposite The 99-paned window at McAlpine’s original cabin. A covered lakefront porch in the Giles residence features a stone-clad ﬁreplace. A sumptuous, multi-zone interior gets its cozy aura from tufted upholstered wall panels and double-height draperies. Forming a boundry between the living and dining areas, a tower of stacked ﬁrewood takes on the appearance of an art installation.

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contrast between the homogenous exteriors and highly personalized interiors. “These houses are basically treasure chests,” McAlpine elaborates. “It’s the contents that differ.” Ferrier’s approach to cosmetic trappings is infamous for playing to the strengths of sound architecture while capturing the essence of those who dwell within. “The fabrics and finishes, the specific tones and colors, even the wood on the insides of the houses are addressed differently,” explains the designer, who is known for her light but skillful hand. “I like to say that I create the church, but Susan knows exactly how to misbehave in church,” McAlpine adds with a laugh. “She pushes the design just enough so that it is not too sovereign.” By now, the lives of those who have nested here—strangers at the outset—have become intimately intertwined. They wave to their neighbors across the lake, they join each other for holidays and they’ve turned McAlpine’s camp into a community in the most organic way. As each of them set foot in the other’s houses, their individualities are immediately apparent, made all the more obvious when layered atop nearly lookalike floor plans. “I think it jump-starts relationships, seeing those differences, because it’s almost a shorthand of the person in front of you,” Ferrier explains. “The clients are the muses, and these houses capture them.” 65

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SUNFLOWERS

AN ACCLAIMED ATLANTA ARCHITECT CELEBRATES WILDFLOWERS AT THEIR PEAK WITH AN AFTERNOON FÊTE

WRITTEN BY Kate Abney

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On a hot August day, Atlanta landscape designer John Howard relaxes on a hammock strung across a shaded, Southern-style wraparound porch at Keith Summerour’s Towerhouse Farm. A friend, collaborator and distinguished guest at this fête, Howard also helped design the cypress allee that now borders Summerour’s sunﬂower ﬁelds, which can be spied in the distance beyond a dry stone hedge.

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“GETTING AWAY REPRESENTS GREAT FREEDOM. WHEN YOU’RE IN THE CITY, YOU’RE CONFINED TO YOUR WORK AND YOUR PARTICULAR PARCEL OF LAND. WHEN YOU’RE AT THE FARM, YOU HAVE NO NEIGHBORS FOR MILES AROUND, AND WHEN PEOPLE ARRIVE HERE, THEY’RE AFFECTED BY THAT.” —Keith Summerour

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left Interior designer Beth Webb fashioned a rustic farm tabletop as a tribute to Tuscany. Handfuls of fresh ﬁgs, rustic wooden bowls, antique pewter-andglass cups, simple white stoneware plates and primitive ceramic jugs all contribute to the pastoral feel. right A view from the loggia at the top of Towerhouse provides an exceptional vantage point to admire the expanse of sunﬂowers and surrounding land.

WITH WORK IN BOTH THE RESIDENTIAL and commercial arenas reaching prolific levels of output and recognition, architect Keith Summerour, now more than ever, requires asylum to disconnect, draw and clear his mind. Nearly every weekend these days, Summerour—whose present projects at Tennessee’s Blackberry Farm are simply an impressive scratch on a well-honed surface—escapes the frenetic pace of the city for his “primary home,” located 60 miles away in Gay, Georgia. The rural refuge, called Towerhouse Farm, is a bastion of Southern romance, where the distinguished architect found the freedom to build without code restrictions. The soaring structure—an extraordinary tower using stones culled from the land and inspired in part by Civil War shot towers and the architecture of San Gimignano, Italy—keeps watch over the surrounding farmland, a plot brimming with corn, millet, soybeans, seasonal produce and, most recently, a labyrinth of bobbing sunflowers. “One of the most wonderful things about the sunflowers is the wildlife they attract,” Summerour says. “There are days when tens of thousands of blackbirds come in big, swooping waves and descend on the sunflowers and trees.” “Though the sunflower field was at first for my edification and enjoyment,” he continues, “it turned out so beautifully that I wanted to share it with others; what a beautiful expression of a landscape that can spring from a few thousand seeds.” Compelled to celebrate it, Summerour called upon friend and frequent collaborator Beth Webb to style a late-summer fête for a dozen or so colleagues and comrades. Calling the scene “an homage to Tuscany” (Countess Marchesa, heiress to the Fiat fortune, maintains a farm close by), Webb combed the house and guest

house for accoutrements, setting a ravishing tabletop with stoneware plates, rustic pottery, pewter glasses, natural linens and freshly picked figs. Served from the cool of the covered porch, a farm-to-fork spread of Italian nibbles—Star Provisions Bresaola with arugula and fresh mozzarella; fig crostini with caramelized onions and lonzino; chilled cucumber, mint and yogurt soup with chives; olives al forno and rosemary gelato from Honeysuckle Gelato—was enjoyed by local luminaries who filtered in throughout the afternoon, among them jewelry designer Avril Vignose, showroom proprietors Randy Grizzel and Gary Mann and kitchen designer Mary Kathryn Timoney. Guests sipped on signature cocktails, The Early—a tomatoand-orange concoction rigged up by Webb and Ian Walker in St. Barth’s during Hurricane Earl—along with several varietals of rosé, a refreshment hand-picked by Summerour via Westside’s Perrine’s Wine Shop. Another cause for celebration: the addition of an allée of cypress trees, which was added to the grounds by acclaimed landscape architect (and party guest) John Howard, in concert with Jeremy Smearman of Planters Garden. The new feature contributes a certain conviviality to the setting, where a farm table was positioned front and center. There is something entrancing about the environment, and “people are affected by that,” notes Summerour. “They’re much more open and really enjoy that liberation, the space that nature brings.” 69

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Summerour purchased this old-world–inspired gazebo, designed by fellow Atlanta architect D. Stanley Dixon, at auction. It now serves as an elegant punctuation point on the property. Summerour has recently introduced a ﬁreplace on this spot, which features a rustic wood-burning oven on the back—perfect for preparing straightfrom-the-hearth ﬂatbread pizzas at frequent get-togethers.

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clockwise, from left Because it was erected in Meriwether County, Towerhouse was allowed to come together without the typical code restrictions that preside over structures within city limits. Describing his second home as “rooted to the land in both color and texture,” the architect utilized Georgia clay-tinted quartz gathered right from the property, assembling a romantic structure that references both Confederate shot towers and the acclaimed architecture of San Gimignano, Italy. At the side entry to Towerhouse, the reclaimed mahogany doors and Romanesque archway take on an old-world

appearance, as does the native stacked stone facade surrounding them. “When you walk through this house,” says Webb, “it actually reminds you of Italy, because of the authentic smell of the stone.” Webb, along with Cocoa, a Vizsla/ Brown Lab mix, takes a stroll around the perfectly positioned swimming pool, which is bordered by rustic sandstone coping.

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Pure Magic Farm, one of the most breathtaking properties in the equestrian community of Milton, GA. 16+ acres of beautiful pasture; pond; 17 stall barn & dressage arena. Home sits in complete privacy at the back of the property. 20 foot ceilings & exposed beams; beautiful grand living room. Large pool, & grand covered patio. $1,995,000; The Butler/Swayne Team; 770-772-3714.

Unsurpassed craftsmanship and quality with an impressive list of amenities and character - high-end building materials, soaring vaults and gorgeous beams, grand gourmet kitchen, large & bright rooms, theater room, wine cellar and 3 levels of spectacular indoor/outdoor living space. Pool and spa. $2,500,000; Katherine Frazier; 770-633-2030.

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Just listed. This spectacular 2006 custom home is on a quiet cul-de-sac in prestigious High Gates Subdivision. Located in E. Cobb’s award winning Walton High School district, this home has it all. Exquisite architectural details and elaborate moldings throughout all 3 ﬁnished levels of the home. $1,475,000; Katherine Frazier; 770-633-2030.

Gorgeous 4-sided brick home with three car garage on Lake Lanier with deep water. 165 feet of water frontage. Double slip party dock with party deck. Stunning views from almost every room. Gourmet kitchen, screened porch, keeping room, hardwood ﬂoors throughout, level, usable backyard. $1,374,000, contact Jeff and Trenna Gordon at 678.779.5333.

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May be the best all-around house available on Lake Burton for the price. Spectacular lakefront home showcases beautiful sunsets that can be viewed from the lot location. Lot is level in front and has gentle slope to water in rear. All 5 bedrooms have private access baths. $2,498,975; Lynda Hester; 770.480.5161 or Lynda@LyndaHester.com.

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Live in The Northshore of Windward a private gated community in Alpharetta! Enjoy lake and golf course views on the Golf Club of Georgia. This home was built with Superior Standards with a media room, custom bar, recreation room, exercise room & 4 car garage! Check it out on www.WillnowGroup.com. $1,290,000; John Willnow; 770-294-7504.

This Crown Jewel of Sugarloaf Country Club is located on the 15th hole of the TPC at Sugarloaf. Grand entrance with classic columns and winding staircase will make a lasting impression on your guests. Gourmet kitchen and large master suite. Spacious terrace level perfect for entertaining. $1,899,000; Mary Floyd; 404-312-3837; mary.ﬂoyd@bhhsgeorgia.com.

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2945 FREDRICK DRIVE, MARIETTA, GA 30062

Stunning gated Buckhead estate situated on 2.3± Private acres. 8 Bedroom, 10 full baths, 2 half baths. Exquisite details found throughout 16,000sf. 5-Car garage, Brazilian cherry & India ink-stained hardwoods, Crestron home automation, Kaleidescape media server, elevator, generator. Full terrace level. breathtaking landscaping. $6,495,900; Heather Thompson; 912-713-5039.

Executive brick home with 6 bedrooms, 5 baths and 4 car garage. Hardwoods on main ﬂoor. Culinary kichen with island. Screened porch highlights stone ﬁreplace. Owners’ retreat with sitting room and master closet! Terrace Level features full bath, bedroom, and second kitchen. Fenced back lawn. Mary Blanchard 404-317-3118; Heather Whittle 770-596-0096.

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1650 EVERSEDGE DRIVE ALPHARETTA, GA

Stunning light-filled Milani home in desired Oak Grove. Large professionally landscaped lot. Private fenced backyard and saltwater pool. Huge chef’s kitchen opens to inviting family room. Gorgeous Brazilian cherry floors. Expansive master suite with sitting room and fireplace. Finshed terrace level. 3-car garage. $1,389,000; The Moran Team; 404-680-0347.

Spacious 4-sided brick executive home in sought after Harrington Falls. Excellent location and school district. Near downtown Alpharetta, shopping, GA. 400. 5 Bedrooms, 5 full baths, all rooms are very spacious! Finished terrace level with loads of storage space. Situated on a large level corner lot. $729,000; Tobi Pomerance; 678-923-2001; tobip@aol.com.

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Web Links & Ad Index ADAC adacatlanta.com..................................................................................................................... DSH37

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams mgbwhome.com .................................................................................... 5

ADAC Sample Sale samplesaleatlanta.com ...............................................................................DSH25

MODA Floors and Interiors modaﬂoorsandinteriors.com .....................................................DSH23

Atlanta Community Food Bank acfb.org ............................................................................................... 78

Myers Carpet myerscarpetatlanta.com ......................................................................................... DSH27

Atlanta Steeplechase atlantasteeplechase.org....................................................................................30

Nandina Home and Design nandinahome.com .......................................................................... DSH31

Avenue Catering Concepts avenue-catering.com ................................................................................19

Noland Company bathandideacenter.com ..................................................................................DSH32

B.D. Jeffries bdjeffries.com...............................................................................................................DSH61

North Georgia Turf ngturf.com .................................................................................................................28

Ballard Designs ballarddesigns.com ............................................................................................. DSH17

Now and Again nowandagain.net..................................................................................................DSH36

Barnsley Gardens Resort barnsleyresort.com ....................................................................................... 14

Oldcastle Surfaces oldcastlesurfaces.com....................................................................................DSH61

Batdorf & Bronson Coffee Roasters batdorfcoffee.com.................................................................... 78

OwenLawrence owenlawrence.com ..........................................................................................................1

Bell Kitchen & Bath Studios bellcabinets.com ...........................................................................DSH55

Peacock Alley peacockalley.com ....................................................................................................DSH04

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services berkshirehathawayhs.com ..................... inside back cover

PM Realty Group pmrg.com.............................................................................................................DSH35

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate metrobrokers.com .................................................................21

Porcelanosa porcelanosa-usa.com ..................................................................DSH inside front cover

Bostan Carpets bostancarpets.com ................................................................................................ DSH13

ProSource Wholesale Floorcoverings prosourcewholesale.com ..........................................DSH36

Boxwoods Gardens & Gifts boxwoodsonline.com ....................................................................DSH25

Pryor Fine Art pryorﬁneart.com .....................................................................................................DSH29

Builder Speciatlies Inc. builderspecialties.net ............................................................................DSH29

Roche Bobois roche-bobois.com...............................................................................................................10

Calico calicocorners.com...................................................................................................................DSH15

Room & Board roomandboard.com/rnb ..................................................................................................3

California Closets californiaclosets.com ...................................................................................................7

Rose Hall Kitchen Galleria rosehallkitchens.com .....................................................................DSH32

Charles Willis charleswillis.com ......................................................................................................DSH24

Sean O’Keefe Events seanokeefeevents.com .....................................................................................36

Children's Charities childrenscharities.org ...........................................................................................28

Serenbe serenbecommunity.com ...................................................................................................DSH03

Circa Lighting circalighting.com............................................................................................. back cover

Share Our Strength nokidhungry.org......................................................................................................18

Coldwell Banker Previews coldwellbankerpreviews.com ................................................................. 9

Steve McKenzie's stevemckenzies.com .................................................................................................25

Construction Resources crhomeusa.com .......................................................................................DSH28

Subzero Wolf subzero-wolf.com .....................................................................................................DSH33

Crossville crossvilleinc.com ..............................................................................................................DSH20

The Capital Grille thecapitalgrille.com..................................................................................................38

CSI Kitchen & Bath Studio csikitchenandbath.com ................................................................. DSH41

The Dump thedump.com ..............................................................................................inside front cover

DCD Kitchen & Bath Design Studio dcdcabinets.com ...........................................................DSH49

The Gables Antiques thegablesantiques.com ............................................................................DSH07

Design Galleria Kitchen & Bath Studio designgalleria.net ........................................................DSH1

The Mercantile blog.mercantileatlanta.com ................................................................................DSH39

Druid Hills Tour of Homes & Gardens druidhills.org/tourofhomes ...............................................22

Tito's Handmade Vodka titosvodka.com ...............................................................................................32

Erika Reade Ltd. erikareade.com ............................................................................................................. 6

Traditions in Tile traditionsintile.com ............................................................................................DSH33

Ferguson Enterprises ferguson.com ..............................................................................................DSH28

Unique Floral Expressions uniqueﬂoralexpressions.com ......................................................DSH32

Four Roses Bourbon fourrosesbourbon.com........................................................................................30

Victor Warren Properties victorwarrenproperties.com ....................................................................... 8

Foxglove Antiques and Galleries foxgloveantiques.com .........................................................DSH05

Webb Marsteller webbmarsteller.com ...........................................................................................DSH51

Frontgate frontgate.com....................................................................................................................DSH63

Westside Provisions District westsidepd.com .............................................................................DSH35

Glyn Weakley Interiors glynweakley.com ....................................................................................DSH36

Woo Skin Care and Cosmetics wooskincareandcosmetics.com ............................................DSH19

Gramercy Fine Linens & Furnishings shopgramercy.com ...................................................... DSH11 Grizzel & Mann grizzelandmann.com.......................................................................................... DSH47 Holland Designer Closets & Window Treatments hollandinteriors.com ...............................DSH51 HomeBridge Financial Services easy.homebridge.com ...................................................................32 Huff Harrington Home & Fine Art huffharrington.com ..........................................................DSH09 Hunter Douglas hunterdouglas.com ..............................................................................................DSH21 i-Homes ihomesatlanta.com .............................................................................................................DSH53

Resources

APRIL 2014 // ISSUE NO.306

Insidesign myinsidesign.com ...........................................................................................................DSH43 Interior Philosophy interiorphilosophy.com ................................................................................DSH36 JL Hardscapes jlhardscapesatlanta.com............................................................................................... 27 Joe Gransden joegransden.com ..............................................................................................................36

Page 40-49 S E R E N E R E T R E AT ARCHITECTURE Lew Oliver, Whole Town Solutions. 880 Marietta Hwy., Ste. 630-

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342. Roswell 30075. (770) 643-3938; wholetownsolutions.com

Kellie Griffin Interiors kelliegriffininteriors.com..........................................................................DSH12

INTERIOR DESIGN Melanie Turner, Melanie Turner Interiors, 30 West Wieuca Rd.

Kingdom Woodworks kingdomwoodworks.com .......................................................................DSH45

NE, Suite 209, Atlanta 30342. (404) 250-0134; melanieturnerinteriors.com

La Cornue lacornueusa.com ............................................................................................................DSH59

BUILDER Stan Benecki, Benecki Fine Homes, 130 West Wieuca Rd. NE, Suite 209,

Leisure Time Decks ltdecks.com .............................................................................................................. 27 Lush Life lushlifehomegarden.com ........................................................................................................36

Atlanta 30342. (404) 250-0999; beneckihomes.com

Marcia Weber Gardens to Love gardenstolove.com ..........................................................................22 Marmi Natural Stone marmistone.com ........................................................................................ DSH57

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Marmoluna marmoluna.com ............................................................................................................DSH49

INTERIOR DESIGN Dawne Raulet Hall; dawneraulet.com

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MARCIA SHERRILL

Life … According to Marcia

OUR SENIOR CONTRIBUTING EDITOR REVEALS WHAT’S ON HER RADAR THIS MONTH

I just returned from …

The best thing I just ate … At Inman Park’s super-cool Folk Art, where I doused myself in their version of comfort food: yummy s’mores, waffles and a heaping helping of fried chicken with whiskey peach compote. top to bottom A blooming magnolia. An equestrian-chic Hermès scarf. Salvatore Ferragamo runway show. Grande Baroque tongs by Wallace, available at Beverly Bremer. Chicken-and-waffles from Folk Art.

I’ve gone gaga for … Salvatore Ferragamo’s blush python jacket.

I just adore … Ornate silver tongs at Beverly Bremer. Because after years of grabbing ice with my fingers, I have noticed I that my guests are fleeing in disgust.

I can’t wait for… This year’s Symphony Showhouse at “Palazzo Rosa,” where Atlanta history and the best contemporary designers collide. If the gods are smiling, the dogwoods will be in full bloom and the magnolias in full fragrance. And, I may not ride anything but a broken-down Tennessee Walker (while clinging to both reins and bridle for dear life), but count me in at this year’s Atlanta Steeplechase. I love the idea of picnicking with someone else’s real Hermès picnic basket and pretending that’s my lifestyle, if only for a few hours. I feel about as at home as Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman, but without the pesky former clients.

ILLUSTRATION BY JACQUELINE BISSETT. FOLK ART BY MARCO ALACRON. STEEPLECHASE BY DAVID CHRISTENSEN. RUNWAY COURTESY OF SALVATORE FERRAGAMO.

A weekend with my girlfriend, Sarah Bruno, in Tuxedo Park, New York. Yes, this is where the tuxedo was invented for less formal occasions. (Less formal? Was formalwear an ermine cape and a scepter?) Visiting Tuxedo Park is like stepping back in time...a cross between Gatsby and Downton Abbey.

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44th Annual Atlanta Symphony Associates'

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Table of Contents

GENERAL INFORMATION Tickets & Parking ................................................................................. 4 Advance Ticket Locations ..................................................................... 6 Sponsors & Superstars .......................................................................... 8 Opening Night Party ...........................................................................10 Cafe Menu ..........................................................................................12 Special Events ...................................................................................... 14 Letter from the President .....................................................................16 Chairs ..................................................................................................18

Special Appreciation .............................................................................19 Committee .................................................................................... 22-23 Past Chairs ......................................................................................... 24 About the House ................................................................................ 26 ASO Talent Development Program ............................................... 30-31 Floor Plans ......................................................................................... 34 Designer Spaces ............................................................................. 38-64

ROOMS & GARDENS GRAND SALON WESTBROOK INTERIORS ......................................................38

GRAND STAIRCASE KELLIE GRIFFIN INTERIORS ..............................................56

SOLARIUM ROBERT BROWN INTERIOR DESIGN ................................................38

DINING ROOM MELANIE TURNER INTERIORS .................................................56

MORNING ROOM OETGEN DESIGN INC. .......................................................40

KITCHEN DESIGN GALLERIA KITCHEN AND BATH STUDIO ....................................58

GRAND HALL VERDE HOME BY LAURA WALKER ..............................................40

BREAKFAST ROOM MCLAURIN INTERIORS AND CLAY MCLAURIN STUDIO ............58

CARRIAGE ENTRY AND HALL BOXWOODS GARDENS AND GIFTS .....................42

FAMILY LIVING ROOM TIMOTHY CORRIGAN, INC. ..........................................60

STUDY STAN TOPOL AND ASSOCIATES ............................................................42

SOLARIUM GARDEN LILA PRYOR FRANK INTERIORS .......................................60

POWDER ROOM JAMES FARMER DESIGNS ....................................................44

LOGGIA TERRACE & GARDENS ED CASTRO LANDSCAPE ...............................62

FAMILY STAIRCASE ANNA ABRAMS DESIGN ..................................................44

LOGGIA HABACHY DESIGNS & DESIGN GALLERIA ..............................................62

UPPER HALLWAY SMITHBOYD INTERIORS .....................................................46

LOGGIA KITCHEN AND BATHS DESIGN GALLERIA & HABACHY DESIGNS ...........64

GUEST RETREAT THE MERCANTILE..............................................................46

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GUEST RETREAT TERRACE PALMER DESIGN GROUP, LLC ...............................48 GUEST RETREAT BATH AND DRESSING BAK DESIGNS ................................48 CHAMBRE TRAQUILLE DE LA MADEMOISELLE HARMONIOUS LIVING ...........50 MASTER BATH AND DRESSING CLAY SNIDER INTERIORS & DESIGN GALLERIA ....50 MASTER BEDROOM TRACI RHOADS INTERIORS .............................................52 MASTER BATH AND DRESSING DESIGN GALLERIA ........................................52 MASTER TERRACE PARKER KENNEDY LIVING ................................................54 MASTER SITTING ROOM STANTON HOME FURNISHINGS ................................54

BOXWOODS TOO!

You are cordially invited to visit Boxwoods Too! The annual on-site Show House shop was created by a special arrangement between Boxwoods Gardens & Gifts and the Atlanta Symphony Associates. Cited as one of the top 50 retailers in the nation, Boxwoods is proud to aﬀord Show House patrons an exciting shopping venue in the form of Boxwoods Too! Make sure that part of your Show House experience includes seeing the eclectic mix of aﬀordable gifts, one-of-a-kind antiques, decorative home accessories, preserved botanicals, fun jewelry and attractive accents for which Boxwoods has become legendary.

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Coming in September - the Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Showhome in Swann Ridge. Learn more about the community, our three restaurants, the Inn at Serenbe, boutique shops and many upcoming events. Sign up for our newsletter or download our mobile app at serenbe.com. Experience the difference between the place you live and the place you love.

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TICKETS & TOUR HOURS Tickets purchased before April 25 are $25

DESIGN STUDIO

Tickets purchased at the door are $30 Tickets are available online at decoratorsshowhouse.org

TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY 10 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.* THURSDAY 10 A.M. – 7:30 P.M.* FRIDAY-SATURDAY 10 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.* SUNDAY 1 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.* MONDAY CLOSED *indicates last entry

WHERE TO PARK The Piazza at Paces THE MEDICI BUILDING

3290 Northside Parkway Atlanta, GA 30327 Free parking has been generously donated by the Medici and Forum buildings. Parking will be validated at the Show House Ticket Desk. Complimentary luxury shuttle service between the parking area and the Decorators’ Show House & Gardens is provided during normal operating hours. PARKING IS NOT ALLOWED AT THE SHOW HOUSE, ON THE STREET OR IN THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOOD.

DIRECTIONS TO PARKING FROM NORTH FROM I-75 AND I-285: Take I-75 south to the West Paces Ferry Road exit (#255). Turn left onto West Paces Ferry Road and travel under I-75. Turn right at the ﬁrst light onto Northside Parkway. Travel approximately ¼ mile and turn right into The Piazza at Paces entrance. ADAC WEST Peacock Alley Design Studio 349 Peachtree Hills Ave. NE, Ste. A6 Atlanta, Georgia 30305 peacockalley.com

FROM SOUTH FROM DOWNTOWN ATLANTA: Take I-75 north to the West Paces Ferry Road exit (#255). Turn right onto Northside Parkway. Travel approximately 200 yards and turn right into The Piazza at Paces entrance.

Upon entering the Piazza at Paces development from Northside Parkway, take your ﬁrst right and follow the signs for the Medici building. The parking deck is located at the end of the lane on the right. Please park in the garage on level F8, which is the top ﬂoor. 4

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ADVANCE TICKET SALES LOCATIONS

ALPHARETTA / JOHNS CREEK

ADAC (ATLANTA DECORATIVE ARTS CENTER)

GREGORY’S PAINT AND FLOORING

1100 Johnson Ferry Rd. NE, Marietta, GA 30068 (770) 977-8468; cestmoihome.com

351 Peachtree Hills Ave., Atlanta, GA 30305 (404) 231-1720; adacatlanta.com Tickets are available at the Registration Desk in the Main Entrance.

10350 Medlock Bridge Rd., Johns Creek, GA 30097 (770) 476-9651; gregoryspaint.com

EAST COBB PAINT & SUPPLY

ARMISTEAD PAINTS

3210 Roswell Rd., Atlanta, GA 30305 (404) 255-6661; armisteadpaints.com

BUCKHEAD VILLAGE 3210 Roswell Rd., Atlanta, GA 30305 (404) 255-6661; armisteadpaints.com

B.D. JEFFRIES ATLANTA SYMPHONY STORE 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 (404) 733-4345; atlantasymphony.org

3736 Roswell Rd., NE Atlanta, GA 30342 (404) 231-3004; bdjeffries.com

BELLE CHAMBRE 1248 West Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta, GA 30327 (404) 816-5333; bellechambre.com

100 East Andrews Dr., Atlanta, GA 30305 (404) 233-3400; boxwoodsonline.com

3489 Northside Pkwy. NW, Atlanta, GA 30327 (404) 841-6649; glynweakley.com

GRAMERCY FINE LINENS & FURNISHINGS 2351 A Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30305 (404) 846-9244; shopgramercy.com

3240 Roswell Rd. NW, Atlanta, GA 30305 (404) 266-1330; hgrobertson.com

146 East Andrews Dr. NW, Atlanta, GA 30327 (404) 841-9661; lushlifehomegarden.com

VINTAGE

INTERIORS MARKET 55 Bennett St. NW, #20, Atlanta, GA 30309 (404) 352-0055; interiorsmarket.com

DUNWOODY NANCY’S

1240 West Paces Ferry Rd. NW Atlanta, GA 30327 (404) 237-8271; mathewsfurniture.com

The Shops of Dunwoody 5482 Chamblee-Dunwoody Rd., Dunwoody, GA 30338 (770) 396-6415; nancys-shoppe.com

THE MERCANTILE

EAST COBB / MARIETTA

1430 Dresden Dr., Atlanta, GA 30319 (404) 816-0060; blog.mercantileatlanta.com

CASABELLA

ROSING PAINT CENTER 1108 Chattahoochee Ave., Atlanta, GA 30318 (404)-355-4744; rosingpaint.com

FORSYTH FABRICS 1190 Foster St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 (404) 351-6050; forsythfabrics.com

1189 Howell Mill Rd., Atlanta, GA 30318 (404) 355-1717; kolocollection.com

1194 Huff Rd. Atlanta, GA 30318 (404) 351-3890; stantonhomefurnishings.com

PEACHTREE CITY LUSH LIFE

22A East Andrews Dr., Atlanta, GA 30305 (404) 846-0907; vintagebyttc.com

MATHEWS FURNITURE GALLERIES AND DESIGN

MIDTOWN WEST

STANTON HOME FURNISHINGS H.G. ROBERTSON FINE SILVER

GLYN WEAKLEY LIMITED

547A Roswell Rd., Marietta, GA 30060 (678) 878-5665; eastcobbpaint.com

KOLO COLLECTION BOXWOODS GARDENS & GIFTS

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ATLANTA

4400 Roswell Rd. NE, #128A, Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 321-1708; casabellathehomestore.com

OMEGA BOOK CENTER, INC. 100 North Peachtree Pkwy., #13, Peachtree City, GA ` 30269; (770) 487-3977

ROSWELL THE CHANDLERY 950 Canton St., Roswell, GA 30075 (770) 993-5962; chandlerygifts.com

SENOIA BEYOND THE DOOR 53 Main St., Senoia, GA 30276 (770) 599-3331; beyondthedoorsenoia.com

VIRGINIA-HIGHLAND STANTON HOME FURNISHINGS 1044 North Highland Ave., Atlanta, GA 30306 (678) 973-0291; stantonhomefurnishings.com

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SPONSORS Maestro - $25,000+ ATLANTA HOMES & LIFESTYLES CROSSVILLE TILE AND STONE

Principal Chair - $10,000+ ADAC BOXWOODS GARDENS & GIFTS PMRG/PM REALTY GROUP TRADITIONAL HOME

Artist - $5,000+ BALLARD DESIGNS EMPIRE DISTRIBUTORS FRONTGATE UNIQUE FLORAL EXPRESSIONS

Patron - $2,500+ BENJAMIN MOORE PAINTS CAROLE PARKS CATERING. F. SCHUMACHER & CO. PITTS MEDIA

Host - $1,000+ SURVEY LAND EXPRESS, INC. JAN HUTCHINSON WITH MACON LETTER SERVICE PUBLIX STEINWAY TIE THE KNOT

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3 STARS Paul and Camille Kesler Lucy R. and Gary Lee Jr Elizabeth "Bette" Meeder Victoria and Howard Palefsky Kay Adams and Ralph Paulk

2 STAR Belinda and Gino Massafra

1 STAR Caren and Michael Merlin Tom and Alison Mimms Beverly and Milton Shlapak Juliana Vincenzino Suzy and Steve Wasserman

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OPENING NIGHT PARTY Un Afarre Rosa: A Pink Aﬀair FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2014 Cocktails at 6:30 p.m. Opening Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting at 7 p.m. PINK TIE OPTIONAL | $200 PER PERSON

All proceeds directly beneﬁt the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s Learning Community

PRESENTED BY ATLANTA HOMES & LIFESTYLES AND THE ST. REGIS ATLANTA

HOSTED BY CANAAN MARSHALL AND JOE BLAKE After recieving custom, hand-detailed invitations by calligrapher Jan Hutchinson, Opening Night guests will be among the first to preview the 2014 Atlanta Symphony Associates’ Decorators’ Show House & Gardens. This magnificent estate is an Italian inspired masterpiece by internationally acclaimed architects Philip Shutze, Neel Reid and Hal Hentz. Not only will the guests have the opportunity to view the creations of Atlanta’s top designers, they will also enjoy a dinner of gourmet Italian inspired stations by Carole Parks Catering and dancing to fabulous tunes by 14 Karat Gold Band. With lavish florals and decor by Unique Floral Expressions, Trees to Let, Magnum Lighting and We Rent Atlanta, this will be the most memorable event of the season. Guests are encouraged to participate in the festive theme by wearing pink attire.

OPENING NIGHT PARTY MENU April 25, 2014 PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES -Stuffed olives with white anchovies -Arancini stuffed with Mozzarella topped with spicy marinara -Mini Caprese skewers with heirloom cherry tomatoes and fresh Bocconcini -Rigatoni stuffed with basil pesto on a skewer

APPETIZER TABLE -Prosciutto three ways: with crisp melon, fresh Mozzarella and dried figs -Trio of Carpaccio, beef, with green peppercorn aioli, tuna, with basil aioli and white truffle oil -Salmon with mushroom & dill -Local artisan cheeses from Flat Creek Farms, with bowls of olives, and Peppadew peppers -Fresh breads, mustards, toasted almonds, olives, dried fruits & nuts, assorted flatbreads

INSALATA ISLAND -Panzanella with fresh Ciabatta, heirloom tomatoes, capers, garlic and a balsamic reduction

-Tuscan kale salad with sun-dried cranberries -Roasted beet salad with juicy blood oranges and local goat cheese -Roasted celery wrapped in Prosciutto -Marinated shrimp salad with pickled peppers and artichoke -Mediterranean pasta salad with grilled chicken and basil pesto -Grilled brussel sprouts salad with crispy onions and roasted garlic

SEAFOOD ISLAND -Raw oysters on the half shell with traditional cocktail sauce, lemon and Hollandaise -Oysters Bienville with shrimp, bacon and Romano cheese -Oysters Rockefeller with spinach, bacon and pernod -Oysters Migonette steamed in a white vinegar -Fresh mussels steamed in white wine and pesto -Chilled mussels dipped in a white pepper and cilantro aioli

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ROSTICCIANA STATION -Standing rib pork roast sliced tableside and topped with crispy onions, served over a bed of arugula -Crispy fingerling potatoes marinated in rosemary and garlic -Fresh breadsticks with rosemary olive oil

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“An Invitation to Château du Grand-Luce” Book signing with Timothy Corrigan

Thursday, May 1, Noon JAMES OTTLEY

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“Opening Night: An Inspired Aﬀair” With Canaan Marshall and Julie Coﬃn

Sunday, May 4, 1:30 p.m.

“The Impact Piece” With Robuck & Company, featuring pieces from the Show House

Tuesday, May 6, 11:30 a.m..

“Jo Ellen Ojeda Jewelry” With Jo Ellen Ojeda

Friday, May 9, 1:30 p.m.

“The Perfect Portrait” Kathryn McCrary Photography CANAAN MARSHALL TIMOTHY CORRIGAN

Saturday, May 10, 11:30 a.m.

“Atlanta History for Cocktail Parties II: Another Round” Book signing with James Ottley

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“Slow Southern Fare” Cooking demo and talk with Squash Blossom Kitchens

BARBARA WESTBROOK JULIE COFFIN

Sunday, May 11, 1:30 p.m.

“A History of Buckhead” With Thornton Kennedy

Friday, May 16, 1:30 p.m.

“The Wines of Unum Wine Cellars” Wine tasting with Unum Wines

Saturday, May 17, 1:30 p.m.

““Inspired Design for the Modern Lifestyle” With Barbara Westbrook KATHRYN MCCRARY SQUASH BLOSSOM KITCHENS

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT OF ASA

WELCOME to an Atlanta springtime tradition

—the 44th annual Decorators’ Show House & Gardens, presented by the Atlanta Symphony Associates, the volunteer arm of our Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. As a visitor to this long-running historic event, you are now a part of its history!

PORTRAITCRAFT

One of the most recognized historic family homes in Atlanta, this Italian Baroque-styled masterpiece was designed by architects Neel Reid and Philip Shutze and built in the 1920s for the Rhodes family. Since this home—affectionately called “The Pink Palace” because of its previous stucco color and pink dogwood trees—has served twice before as our Symphony’s showhouse (1979 and 2003), you’ll enjoy viewing the evolution of styles and the attention to detail that our designers have given to Palazzo Rosa, our 2014 house. In addition to the designers, our ASA team of volunteers, led by the 2014 Chair, Brooke Brantley Merrill, has enthusiastically committed many months to the planning and execution of all phases of this fundraising project. We love and appreciate you for all of your thoughtful consideration to the production of the show while always keeping in mind our mission to promote and benefit the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. We are also very happy to honor Leslie Petter, this year’s Honorary Chair. As a longtime member of ASA, she has been a co-chair of this project, president of this organization and a member of the Board of Directors for our Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. We are extremely happy to publicly recognize all of her efforts on behalf of the orchestra and honor her philanthropic and leadership example. The ASA would also be very happy to have you join us in our fundraising and community outreach efforts to benefit and promote the education and community engagement initiatives of our internationally acclaimed Atlanta Symphony Orchestra! In addition to our fundraising projects, we usher at children’s concerts, assist at the family concerts and instrument petting zoos, help with the auditions for the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra, assist at the Talent Development Program recitals, and serve as ambassadors at all evening concerts. We volunteer “for the love of it!” We do it for the love of the music, for the love of making new friends, for the love of watching a child’s face as he or she sees a concert for the first time. Fill in the blank with your own reason. When we volunteer, we smile! We feel good long after the event has ended. Come be a part of our group. Please visit us online at atlantasymphony.org/volunteer or contact Kate Robson at kate. robson@woodruffcenter.org for more information. Thank you for coming and contributing to the success of this annual event—the longest-running of its kind in the nation. And join us at Symphony Hall to hear the music, both classical and pops, performed by musicians who bring the highest quality of artistry to each performance. They are your orchestra—Atlanta’s own! See you there.

SYLVIA DAVIDSON President, Atlanta Symphony Associates

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CHAIRS

HONORARY CHAIR LESLIE PETTER

We are very happy to honor Leslie Petter, this year’s Honorary Chair. As a longtime member of the ASA, she has been a co-chair of the Decorators’ Show House & Gardens project, co-chair for the annual Symphony Ball, president of Atlanta Symphony Associates and a member of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors. Behind the scenes, Leslie is our soft-spoken yet thought-provoking leader and friend, a frequent hostess for various symphony-related meetings and social occasions, and an advocate for volunteers who are taking on new leadership roles.

PORTRAITCRAFT

Thank you, Leslie, for your friendship, dedication and leadership!

LETTER FROM THE CHAIR BROOKE BRANTLEY MERRILL

Lastly, having worked on this project for the last seven years, I am continually amazed by the vision our designers bring to the Show House year after year. As a society, it is easy for us to fall into complacency, but the DSH&G designers strive to shatter the glass wall that separates the public from interior arts. They always deliver a level of sophistication that bridges the gap between luxury and the comfort a modern family requires. As the Chair of the 2014 ASA Decorators’ Show House & Gardens, I am honored to serve them in this pursuit of attainable opulence.

PORTRAITCRAFT

Welcome to the 2014 Atlanta Symphony Associates’ Decorators’ Show House & Gardens. In 1971, an Atlanta tradition was born and for 44 years, the Decorators’ Show House has continued to thrive as a support for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s education and community engagement programs. As a community, we are so grateful for the tireless eﬀorts of the many Atlanta Symphony Associates’ volunteers who comprise the staﬀ for the duration of the show as well as the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and our donors. I would also like to give special thanks to the vendors, contractors and showroom sponsors who have helped the designers transform this home into a magical place of interior fantasy.

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SPECIAL APPRECIATION THANK YOU to all of the incredibly talented designers for participating and bringing their creative vision to life…and to all of the showrooms, vendors and businesses that contributed their beautiful products. Many thanks to each and every volunteer who gave their valuable time and energy to make this project happen…Victor Warren Properties, Inc. for allowing us to have our Show House at this beautiful estate…the late Philip Shutze for dreaming up and building such a beautiful home… Eugene Stepanov with Survey Land Express, Inc. for providing useful floorplans…the entire staff at Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles for yet another outstanding program…the staff at the ASO offices for their constant support, patience and hard work… Amy Souel and Traditional Home magazine for their tireless efforts in obtaining sponsorships for our designers…Tara Murphy and everyone at 360 Media for their creativity and professionalism in promoting our event…Tom Wallace at Portrait Craft for the VIP photographs…Dan Belman and Randy Korando of Boxwoods for providing and running our beautiful shop…Ralph Paulk and the team at Eidson Brothers Electric for making the Show House shine…Randall Smith of Benjamin Moore Paint for facilitating our longstanding paint sponsorship…Brookhaven Mini Warehouse for providing our office storage…Jan Hutchinson for donating her time and her skill in creating the most beautiful Opening Night Party invitation in the history of the Show House…Julie Coffin at Unique Floral Expressions for her generous sponsorship and creative floral creations for the Opening Night Party…Leaves to Let for providing exquisite decor for the Opening Night Party…Carole Parks Catering for their collaboration with our Opening Night Party team and the sumptuous cafe menu… Miller Getz and The Medici and Forum buildings for generously providing free parking for our guests and volunteers…Ballard Designs and Frontgate for sponsoring several of our designers’ spaces with their beautiful product…and Design Logistics for coordinating many of our moving logistics.

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COMMITTEE 2014 DSHG Chair Brooke Brantley Merrill

Assistant to Chair Amy Musarra Kramer

Advisor to Chair Deede Stephenson

ASA President Sylvia Davidson

DSH&G Intern Natalie Whitcomb

Designer Sales Chair Betty Evans Wadette Bradford, Nancy Eichler

Boxwoods Too Dan Belman Randy Korando

Design Committee Chair Heather Roberts

Empty House Party Co-Chairs Natalie Miller Kate DeDeyn

House Operations Co-Chairs Mollie Palmer Liz Marchionni

Opening Night Party Chair Patsi Brantley, Allyson Kirkpatrick

Canaan Marshall

Opening Night Party Committee Joe Blake Allison Lucas Amy Musarra Kramer

Advisor to Opening Night Party Chairs Clay Snider

Pre-Staffing Chair Wadette Bradford

Program Chair Patsi Brantley

Public Relations Joe Blake, Canaan Marshall

360 Media, Inc. Tara Murphy

Symphony Orchestra’s Communication Department Public Relations Photographer Jeﬀ Roﬀman

Special Events Chair Julia Lanese

Sponsorship Chair Wadette Bradford

Staffing Co-Chairs Nancy Eichler Jennifer Stambek

Weekend Staffing Chair Liz Marchionni, Mollie Palmer

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Treasury Co-Chairs Sabine Sugarman Edward Brantley

Vendor Party Chair Allyson Kirkpatrick

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HOUSE HISTORY “A house so completely Italian that one almost expects to see—not camellias and gardenias—but a Venetian canal and gondolas outside the windows.” -Andrew Sparks, Atlanta Journal Magazine, April 16, 1950

In an interview in 1979, Shutze, then 89, recalled how Reid and Hentz had started the plans with the Rhodes family. Following Reid’s death, Shutze was given the immense task of finishing the designs for the house. He left the floor plans virtually intact and spent countless hours working out the details with Mrs. Rhodes. Although having previously worked on an Italian-style house, Shutze felt that the Rhodes house was the first “Italian design” that was practically his alone. All this being said, Shutze was perhaps most proud of the fact that, in the end, the “the Rhodes liked it.” In addition to designing homes for their clients, the architects of that time were often contracted to choose furniture and fittings. The Rhodes-Robinson house was no different. Josephine Robinson remembered the furniture quite well, stating, “I kept things the way my aunt had them; every single piece that Philip Shutze chose was there. He had exquisite taste.” Designed for lavish entertaining, the home has been the scene for many a grand affair from charity functions to children’s birthday parties; however, it has never lost its ability to serve well as a family home. After Josephine was orphaned at the age of two, she was raised by her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Rhodes. The charming Josephine, a brilliant hostess and philanthropist, later married James D. Robinson Jr. At first the newlyweds lived in a Shutze designed home they built for themselves immediately behind Mrs. Rhodes. When Mrs. Rhodes passed away, Josephine inherited the house, and it was then that she decided to move the family and raise their three children in the very house that she knew as a child. The home stayed in the family until 1972 when it was sold to the Morris family. Later, Mr. and Mrs. Scott Seydel moved into the home then owned by the Williams family. The relationship these owners have had with this house is best described as a love affair, and the current owners are certainly no different. Victor Warren Properties acquired the estate as part of its vast real estate portfolio with the intention of restoring the home to a condition that will allow the “Pink Palace” to remain a gem in Atlanta’s fine home history. They have commenced with an extensive kitchen and bath restoration project in collaboration with Design Galleria Kitchen and Bath Studio’s Matthew Quinn. The result will bring the home back to its traditional grandeur while adding all of the modern luxuries a 21st century family requires.

Designed in the Italian Baroque style by the architectural ﬁrm of Hentz,

Reid and Adler—later Hentz, Adler, and Shutze—the home, built for Joseph and Frances Rhodes, was completed in 1926 and is referred to locally as the “Pink Palace,” owing to the original color of the stucco and the pink dogwoods that ﬂanked the entry drive. It has been said that a house of this quality could not have been produced without the combined eﬀorts of three of Georgia’s greatest early 20th century architects, Neel Reid, Hal Hentz and Philip Shutze. While Reid played a crucial role in the development of this house, many of the features are so authentically Italian Baroque as to be unmistakably the work of Shutze, who spent three years studying classical architecture in Rome, Italy, at the American Academy before returning to his native Georgia.

“I enjoyed doing that house.” Shutze once said. “It was a new thing for Atlanta...this Italianate style, it was controversial and the house was a surprise to Atlanta.” The same thing could easily be said today but in a different respect; the home is now a “green” house. During a prior renovation, the home was outfitted with a geo-thermal heating and cooling system, with every system, including electrical, plumbing, mechanical and telecommunications being updated with ease of care and maintenance in mind. Even more surprising when one considers the fact that this was all done without having to sacrifice any of the homes' charm and patina. The house is as “cutting edge” now as it was back in 1926. *Special thanks to author and historian Jonathan LaCrosse

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About ASA

TALENT DEVELOPED THE ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CELEBRATES THE TALENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM’S 20TH ANNIVERSARY By Ken Meltzer

Imagine a program in which gifted, young African American and Latino students have the opportunity to work side by side with musicians from a world-class symphony orchestra. The orchestra musicians share their wealth of experience and love of music with the students. Inspired by this unique experience, the students go on to have careers in classical music. Many might be tempted to call this just a dream. In Atlanta, it’s a dream come true, and it’s known as the Talent Development Program™ (TDP). Now celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Talent Development Program is the result of the extraordinary vision of Azira G. Hill, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) Board Life Director, and a tireless advocate for great concert music. Hill dreamed that someday the musicians of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and their audiences would reflect the city’s diversity. Further, for this dream to become a reality, the Orchestra needed to create engagement between its musicians and the gifted young student musicians in the Atlanta area. The ASO inaugurated the Black Talent Development Program in 1993. Ten African American students from the City of Atlanta and Fulton County public school systems participated. In 1998, the program expanded to include African American students from all counties in the greater Atlanta area, and in 2003 Latino student musicians joined as participants. The initiative was then renamed to its current title, the Talent Development Program. The TDP is an intensive, year-round program. Each year, 25 students from Greater Metropolitan Atlanta public and private schools, as well as students from home school families, receive one-on-one coaching and evaluation from Atlanta Symphony Orchestra musicians (or from highly-qualified local instructors chosen by the ASO). The student musicians play in local ensembles, including the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra. Additionally, the Azira G. Hill Scholarship provides financial assistance for TDP students to attend intensive summer music study programs, including Interlochen Summer Arts Camp, Tanglewood Institute, the Heifetz Institute, Brevard Music Center, the Kennedy Center Summer Music Institute, and Meadowmount School of Music, among others. In the past 14 years, nearly 200 scholarships have been awarded to TDP students, which have allowed them to study with some of the world’s 30

best classical musicians and compete with some of the country’s top young musicians. TDP students and their parents also attend ASO classical subscription concerts as guests of the Orchestra. Gloria Jones, the ASO’s Associate Principal Bass and a longtime TDP mentor, notes: “At every turn, musical progress is monitored and the students are challenged to perform at higher levels.” ASO Violist and TDP mentor Jessica Oudin adds, “The opportunities afforded to students in the ASO’s Talent Development Program are simply without parallel. With their hard work and intense dedication, these young musicians will surely assume a special role in the world of classical music. I am thrilled to be a part of their journey!” ASO President and CEO Stanley E. Romanstein, Ph.D., observes that the mentoring provided by ASO musicians extends beyond the nuts and bolts of performing great concert music.“The students and their families learn about the extraordinary sacrifices each must make in order to pursue a world-class career,” he says. “It’s clear the ASO musicians derive as much fulfillment from the mentoring experience as their students do.” By any objective standard, the TDP has been a remarkable success, with more than 60 student musicians having graduated from the program. Graduates have attended such prestigious institutions as the Cleveland Institute of Music, the Curtis Institute of Music, The Juilliard School, the Manhattan School of Music, the New England Conservatory, Oberlin Conservatory, the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto and the Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University, among others. Many graduates are pursuing distinguished performing careers. Bassist Eric Thompson (’02) was the first TDP graduate and went on to attend the Curtis Institute of Music. Thompson is currently a member of the double-bass section of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra. Cellist Khari Joyner (’09) attended The Juilliard School in New York City. Joyner, First Place Junior Division Laureate in the 2009 Sphinx Competition, has appeared as a soloist with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, the Leer Orchestra in the Netherlands and the New World Symphony. In January 2013, Joyner performed for President Barack Obama in a private concert in the White House Oval Office.

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Harpist Angelica Hairston (’11), currently a student at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, has been a soloist with the ASO, Montgomery Symphony Orchestra and Nashville Symphony Orchestra. She also was featured on the NPR show, “From the Top.” Violist Bryant Wright graduated cum laude from Harvard University and earned a Master of Music Degree from the New England Conservatory. In 2009, Bryant White performed with the legendary cellist Yo-Yo Ma at the Harvard Humanities Convocation. As part of the ASO’s year-long celebration of the 20th anniversary of the program during the 2013-14 season, the TDP hosted an Alumni Legacy Concert in early January, which showcased the talents of many of the program’s extraordinary graduates. The coordinator for the Alumni Concert was Jessie Ahuama-Jonas, a violist and TDP alumna (’02). Ahuama-Jonas has enjoyed success as a performer, including the opportunity to play with famed jazz pianist Marcus Roberts and the Marcus Roberts Trio. But Ahuama-Jonas has carried the TDP tradition a step further, educating young students in the Atlanta area in her capacity as orchestra director in the Fulton County School system. Ahuama-Jonas acknowledges the singular role TDP played in launching her music career. “I am so proud of the TDP and what it has accomplished over the past 20 years; without it, I would not be where I am today. This program has inspired me not just to play classical music well, but also to love and appreciate it,” she says. “I have been provided opportunities that would have been impossible or unattainable without TDP. The program has embedded skills, techniques, theories and concepts that I share in the classroom. I would love for my orchestra students to experience the opportunities I had during my middle and high school years.” As the oldest year-round intensive training program established by a major American orchestra to support talented young African American and Latino students of every orchestral instrument, the TDP is a source of tremendous satisfaction and pride for the ASO. Certainly, TDP’s 20th anniversary is an appropriate time to reﬂect upon and celebrate past accomplishments, but it is also a time to look forward to new challenges and goals. Dr. Romanstein hopes that more and more American orchestras will adopt the TDP model. “And,” he adds, “everyone at the ASO looks forward to the day when we will welcome the ﬁrst TDP graduate as a musician in the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra!” For more information about the Talent Development Program and the 20th anniversary celebration of this groundbreaking program, visit tdp20.org. *Ken Meltzer is the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s Insider and Program Annotator

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GRAND SALON Barbara Westbrook WESTBROOK INTERIORS 2991 Hardman Ct., Atlanta, GA 30305 (404) 355-9430; westbrookinteriors.com

THE INSPIRATION “The Grand Salon has the most amazing hand painted linen wallcovering which is original to the house. You cannot ignore the rich palette of deep turquoise, blue, obsidian and persimmon.”

THE DESIGNER AND HER WORK Barbara Westbrook, a native of Virginia, launched Atlantabased interior design firm Westbrook Interiors in 1992 after designing under the tutelage of venerable talents Nancy Braithwaite and Gandy-Peace. For more than 20 years, she has made her mark on Atlanta interiors by employing her signature style— tasteful, tactile, timeless and simply elegant. Unlimited in scope, Westbrook’s extensive design vocabulary ranges from casual American and formal English to French modern. Her inviting approach to design has yielded high-style results in traditional, transitional and contemporary interiors.

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SOLARIUM Robert Brown ROBERT BROWN INTERIOR DESIGN 425 Peachtree Hills Ave., Suite 32, Atlanta, GA 30305 (404) 917-1333; robertbrowninteriordesign.com

THE DESIGNER AND HIS WORK Based in Atlanta, award-winning designer Robert Brown applies his sophisticated aesthetic to luxury interiors across the nation. Brown juxtaposes classic details with contemporary silhouettes to create spaces that are at once captivating and timeless. His work regularly appears in premier magazines, including Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, House Beautiful, Traditional Home and Veranda. This spring, Brown will launch Townhouse, a retail store offering extraordinary furnishings, art and accessories from around the world.

THE INSPIRATION “My design honors the grandeur of the house, blending its rich history with striking French Moderne furnishings and exquisite contemporary artwork.”

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MORNING ROOM John Oetgen OETGEN DESIGN, INC. 2300 Peachtree Rd., Suite B208, Atlanta, GA 30309 (404) 352-1112; oetgendesign.com

THE INSPIRATION “The intimacy of this room packs a powerful punch with magical, classical architecture and timeless style. Spending a morning in this room, again, after designing the room for the 1979 Show House, is what has inspired this current edition.”

THE DESIGNER AND HIS WORK John Oetgen was featured among “Atlanta’s 50 Design Influentials” by Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles and has been named one of the 100 most influential designers in America by House Beautiful. In 1977, he established Oetgen Design in Atlanta. The firm pairs a classic foundation with an upbeat wit and dash of “next” to create signature interiors ranging from Georgian manors to Manhattan penthouses. Residential projects have included homes in New York, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, California, Mexico, Minnesota, Florida, St. Barts, New Mexico and Washington, D.C. His work has been featured in many national and regional publications including House & Garden, House Beautiful, Elle Decor, W, Better Homes & Gardens, Interior Design, Southern Accents, Veranda, Esquire, Atlanta Magazine, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles and more.

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GRAND HALL Laura Walker VERDE HOME BY LAURA WALKER 999 Brady Ave., Suite 4, Atlanta, GA 30318 (678) 927-9113; verdehomeinc.com; laurawalkerltd.com

THE DESIGNER AND HER WORK Laura Walker began her career studying art history in Venice. She then moved to London and thereafter Milan to transform the homes of other expats. After returning to Atlanta, she opened her antiques showroom, Laura Walker, Ltd., offering interior design services and a well curated selection of European antiques. In 2006, she opened Verde Home by Laura Walker, an extensive home furnishings showroom that sources local furniture makers while specializing in hand-knotted and hand-tufted rugs from Nepal and India.

THE INSPIRATION “The inspiration derives from the main focus of the room’s design—the ‘Marble’ rug, from Verde Home’s latest collection. Its pattern resembles the Italian marbleized papers in Florence.”

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CARRIAGE ENTRY & HALL Randy Korando and Dan Belman BOXWOODS GARDENS & GIFTS 100 East Andrews Dr., Atlanta, GA 30305 (404) 233-3400; boxwoodsonline.com

THE INSPIRATION “We are big proponents of bringing the outdoors in and the indoors out in our design work. We’ve employed that philosophy in unifying the look of the exterior and interior of this side entry.”

THE DESIGNERS AND THEIR WORK Randy Korando and Dan Belman opened their awardwinning retail shop, Boxwoods Gardens & Gifts, in 1995. Their work has been featured in numerous magazines including, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, Traditional Home, Veranda, Atlanta Magazine Home, Décor Magazine, Garden Design, Decorative Home, Best of Atlanta, Victorian Home, Style Magazine, as well as several books. Korando holds a degree in ornamental horticulture and landscape design while Belman holds dual degrees in business management and business marketing.

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STUDY Stan Topol with Michelle Norton, Allied ASID and Sarah Jane Bonn, Allied ASID STAN TOPOL & ASSOCIATES 1100 Spring St., Suite 400, Atlanta, GA 30309 (404) 885-9889; stantopol.com

THE DESIGNERS AND THEIR WORK Reared in the South, interior designer Stan Topol spent the early summers of his career in New York assisting Billy Baldwin, the dean of American interior design. He eventually founded the award-winning eight-person design firm of Stan Topol & Associates, Inc., whose associates hold degrees in art, architecture and interior design. Topol’s distinctive style and signature work has been chronicled in countless publications and earned him numerous awards. To this day, he has remained true to the design beliefs of Billy Baldwin—comfort is the ultimate luxury.

THE INSPIRATION “We are bringing life back to the room because we believe that a great house is never out of style.”

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POWDER ROOM James T. Farmer III JAMES FARMER DESIGNS 1114 Hwy. 96, Suite C-1 #353, Kathleen, GA 31047 (478) 988-9494; jamesfarmer.com

THE INSPIRATION “Powder rooms are jewel boxes within our homes. This space provides a respite of both form and function within a tight bit of architecture.”

THE DESIGNER AND HIS WORK James T. Farmer III is a Southern author, gardener, floral and interior designer, cook and garden-to-table lifestyle expert. He is the author of six books, including his latest, Dinner on the Grounds. Farmer is the national spokesperson for The American Camellia Society and is Editor-at-Large for Southern Living magazine. His design firm and storefront is located in his hometown of Perry, Georgia.

No. 8

FAMILY STAIRCASE Loren Audrey Taylor, Allied ASID ANNA ABRAMS DESIGN 14 Eureka Ter., Newnan, GA 30263 (678) 662-3010; annaabramsdesign.com

THE DESIGNER AND HER WORK Named for her maternal grandmother, Loren Audrey Taylor founded boutique design firm Anna Abrams Design 10 years ago. Taylor’s design approach begins by focusing on the architecture of a space, embracing old and new to bring about fresh, continental and relevant results. She is a master at creating thoughtful rooms with unexpected details that reflect her clients’ lives. Taylor, a graduate of Southern Polytechnic State University, also studied interior design at Brenau University.

THE INSPIRATION “In the era of DIY and copycat design, I like to remind clients of the following quote from Coco Chanel: In order to be irreplaceable one must be unique.”

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UPPER HALLWAY Michel Smith Boyd SMITHBOYD INTERIORS 455 Glen Iris Dr., Suite-G, Atlanta, GA 30308 (404) 402-4224; smithboydinteriors.com

THE INSPIRATION “Build rooms like wardrobes and they become a true reﬂection of the bodies that dwell there.”

THE DESIGNER AND HIS WORK A life-altering trip to New York’s D&D building propelled Michel Smith Boyd to enroll at The Art Institute of Atlanta where he began to cultivate the point of view that makes him so distinctive. Noted as one of the nation’s top 20 African American designers by pinkegshell.com, Boyd also has multiple nominations for ADAC’s Southeast Designer of the Year. In 2013, he was honored as one of Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles’ top 10 tastemakers under 40. Boyd has also developed a new line of banana-silk rugs that can be found locally at Verde Home.

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GUEST RETREAT Barbara Heath, ASID Industry Partner with Tim Green and Martha Douglas Peyton THE MERCANTILE 1430 Dresden Dr., Suite B100, Atlanta, GA 30319 (404) 816-0060; blog.mercantileatlanta.com

THE DESIGNER AND HER WORK Founded by Barbara Heath in 2008, The Mercantile has become a destination for both the design community and retail customers. Heath’s goals are to carry products that are unique, high quality and at varied price points. The Mercantile has garnered both local and national recognition, including "Best of Atlanta" in Atlanta Magazine and The Atlantan, "Retail Star of the Year" by Home Accents Today, "2010 Bath of the Year" by Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles and was awarded the 23rd Annual ARTS Awards – Rising Star Retailer in 2012.

THE INSPIRATION “We were inspired by Jim Thompson’s latest fabrics—light and inviting with a touch of whimsy.”

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GUEST RETREAT TERRACE Janice Palmer PALMER DESIGN GROUP 4279 Roswell Rd., Suite 178, Atlanta, GA 30342 (404) 437-1891; palmerdesignllc.com

THE INSPIRATION “It is impossible to overdo luxury. Luxury is attention to detail, originality, exclusivity, and above all—quality!” Palmer Design Group’s design space is proudly sponsored by Frontgate.

THE DESIGNER AND HER WORK Palmer Design Group has been an active interior design firm for more than 15 years, specializing in high-end residential design, model homes, custom design fabrication, conceptual design and hospitality contracts such as boutique hotels and resorts and many other interior platforms. Janice Palmer, the firm’s principal, pairs colorways that are bold yet tranquil and stimulating yet stabilizing with a signature use of luxe fabrics and comforting themes to customize rooms to a client’s individual style.

No.12

GUEST RETREAT BATH & DRESSING ROOM Bryan Alan Kirkland with Michael Grant Jones BRYAN ALAN KIRKLAND DESIGNS 414 East Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta, GA 30305 (404) 892-3553; bakdesigns.co

THE DESIGNERS AND THEIR WORK Raised in the South and having lived in big cities such as Atlanta, Washington, D.C. and Miami, Bryan Alan Kirkland has followed the eras of design and now takes pride in mixing contemporary and traditional furnishings. He looks at each client’s home as a blank canvas where he can create spaces that resemble great pieces of art. Michael Grant Jones serves as the firm's in-house architect.

THE INSPIRATION “Taking inspiration from the original architecture we decided to turn this bath and dressing room back into a grand traditional space. We are infusing touches of modern glam and combining patterns of orchids, whites and pinks.”

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CHAMBRE TRAQUILLE DE LA MADEMOISELLE Tish Mills, Allied ASID HARMONIOUS LIVING BY TISH MILLS, LLC 349 Peachtree Hills Ave., Studio D1A, Atlanta, GA 30305 (404) 814-3838; harmoniousliving.net

THE INSPIRATION “I’m inspired by my own daughter, who while turning Sweet 16, has the taste of an elegant woman’s beautiful French Château.” Harmonious Living’s design space is proudly sponsored by Ballard Designs.

THE DESIGNER AND HER WORK Tish Mills founded her award-winning firm in 1999. She is known for creating balanced and peaceful spaces. Her firm’s work is primarily focused throughout the Southeast, but has also completed projects in both Asia and Africa. Her work has been awarded 13 Georgia ASID Design Excellence Awards, three National ASID awards and has been nominated for Southeast Designer of the Year. She is a proud member of ASID, Leaders of Design and The Design Leadership Network.

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MASTER BATH & DRESSING ROOM Clay Snider, Allied Member, ASID CLAY SNIDER INTERIORS, LLC 397 7th St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 (404) 541-9495; clanier73@aol.com

THE DESIGNER AND HIS WORK Clay Snider has worked in the design industry for over 14 years and started his own firm in 2004. With an emphasis on a mix of English and French country style, Snider works with clients to design spaces that reflect their personality and style. He was previously named one of Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles’ Top 20 under 40 talents and his work has been featured in Spectacular Homes of Georgia.

THE INSPIRATION “I like a master bath to be a true respite, a place where a person can go after a long day and feel relaxed. I hope to achieve this in this home by using a calm, monochromatic color palette.” Clay Snider Interiors’s design space is proudly sponsored by Crossville Tile and Stone.

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MASTER BATH & DRESSING ROOM Debbie Blumencranz, Mary Kathryn Timoney, Laurie Lehrich, Matthew Quinn and Kelly Carlisle DESIGN GALLERIA KITCHEN AND BATH STUDIO 351 Peachtree Hills Ave. NE, Suite 234, Atlanta, GA 30305 (404) 261-0111; designgalleria.net

THE INSPIRATION “Maintaining a view of the ﬁreplace for both occupants was key in the design of this master bath.” Design Galleria’s design space is proudly sponsored by Crossville Tile & Stone

THIS YEAR’S DESIGN In addition to maintaining the original character and architectural elements of this space, luxury was the driving force behind the design of the master suite. Wall modifications were made to make sure this luxurious master suite had proper dressing rooms for today’s homeowner. Separate water closets, vanities and furniture alcoves on each side of the shower provide privacy while maintaining openness to the space.

No.15

MASTER BEDROOM Traci Rhoads, Allied ASID, NEWH with Leah Kessler, Senior Designer TRACI RHOADS INTERIORS, LLC 640 Glen Iris Dr., No. 315, Atlanta, GA 30308 (404) 971-4423; trinteriors.com

THE DESIGNER AND HER WORK Award-winning interior designer Traci Rhoads heads one of the country’s most successful and versatile full-service design firms. Recognized for excellence by her diverse clientele, she has created gorgeous interiors worldwide for multimillion dollar luxury residences, as well as prominent clubhouses and resorts. Responsible for design conceptualization, planning, project management and procurement services, Rhoads and her team bring a comprehensive knowledge of interior architecture combined with decorative arts to the design project.

THE INSPIRATION “The one element that I feel is most important in a space is light. Light brings warmth and life as it moves across the walls during the course of the day.”

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MASTER TERRACE Lance Jackson, BFA and David Ecton, MBA PARKER KENNEDY LLC 2129 Northwest Pkwy. SE, Suite 109, Marietta, GA 30067 (770) 272-7800; parkerkennedyliving.com

THE DESIGNERS AND THEIR WORK In 2011, Lance Jackson and David Ecton co-founded Parker Kennedy Living interior design group. The brand focuses on high-end residential interior design, vintage furniture restoration and product development. Their look is described as “preppy on the edge” as they are known for updating traditional interiors with the use of lacquer finishes and a mix of textures and vintage details in youthful colors and patterns. The results are fresh interiors that exhibit Palm Beach overtones.

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THE INSPIRATION “We were inspired by Estee Lauder’s Palm Beach estate.”

No.17

MASTER SITTING ROOM Jimmy Stanton, Allied ASID STANTON HOME FURNISHINGS 1194 Huff Rd., Atlanta, GA 30318 1044 North Highland Ave., Atlanta, GA 30306 (404) 351-3890; stantonhomefurnishings.com

THE DESIGNER AND HIS WORK Jimmy Stanton has worked in both residential and commercial design, with an approach that ranges from traditional to modern and mixes antiques with new items. Stanton has been featured in publications such as Atlanta Magazine, Atlanta Magazine's HOME, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, Atlanta Style & Design, Country Living, Creative Loafing, Domino, House Beautiful, Lonny, Lucky, RUE, Southern Living and Veranda. Additionally, he has participated in multiple showhouses throughout the region.

THE INSPIRATION “This space should be a relaxing, comfortable and elegant setting for one to recharge by the ﬁre.”

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GRAND STAIRWELL Kellie Griffin Donnelly, IIDA KELLIE GRIFFIN INTERIORS, INC. 9350 Old Southwick Pass, Johns Creek, GA 30022 (404) 723-2279; kelliegriffininteriors.com

THE INSPIRATION “Lee Jofa’s Tara fabric pattern reminded me of when Scarlett O’Hara ripped down the draperies and made them into an exquisite dress. A fresh approach on a traditional and timeless pattern naturally seemed ﬁtting for my Grand Stairwell drapery treatment this year.”

THE DESIGNER AND HER WORK Kellie Griffin Interiors is a full-service interior design firm based in Atlanta. Since 2011, principal Kellie Griffin has specialized in refined residential and commercial projects. In one of her most recent projects, Griffin demonstrated her versatility upon completion of a recording studio for country music sensation Zac Brown Band. This year, Griffin will introduce her newly designed website and e-commerce store, The Fabulous History Shop that features a custom designed lighting line and other hand selected items.

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DINING ROOM Melanie Turner, ASID with Cristi Rajevac, ASID MELANIE TURNER INTERIORS 130 West Wieuca Rd., Suite 209, Atlanta, GA 30342 (404) 250-0134; melanieturnerinteriors.com

THE DESIGNER AND HER WORK Melanie Turner Interiors is known for its unassuming style that features a blend of clean lines, custom designed furniture and found objects interspersed with antiques. Melanie Turner was named Southeastern Designer of the Year twice by Veranda and has several ASID awards. She was a featured designer on HGTV, awarded Architectural Digest’s Kitchen of the Year and has been named a Traditional Home Top 10 Designer. In 2014, Turner was honored as the #1 Residential Interior Design Firm by The Atlanta Business Chronicle.

THE INSPIRATION “The existing antique murals give the dining room theatrical impact while the simplicity of the furniture exudes romance.”

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KITCHEN Debbie Blumencranz, Mary Kathryn Timoney, Laurie Lehrich, Matthew Quinn & Kelly Carlisle DESIGN GALLERIA KITCHEN AND BATH STUDIO 351 Peachtree Hills Ave. NE, Suite 234, Atlanta, Georgia 30305 (404) 261-0111; designgalleria.net

THE INSPIRATION “Besides the home’s architectural details, our design inspiration was a matte black-and-brass CornuFé range which resembled ranges from when the house was ﬁrst built.” Design Galleria’s design space is proudly sponsored by Crossville Tile and Stone.

THE DESIGNERS AND THEIR WORK Design Galleria Kitchen and Bath Studio has been an innovative leader in the kitchen and bath industry more than 30 years. Synonymous with timeless design, unparalleled craftsmanship and an unwavering commitment to an extraordinary client experience, this design team has created and installed award-winning projects throughout the world. Set apart by attention to detail and client inspired designs, Design Galleria creates kitchens, baths and closets that are not simply objects to admire, but also stunning spaces that flow seamlessly into your home, enhancing the enjoyment and function of your living spaces.

No.21

BREAKFAST ROOM Maria McLaurin Nutt, ASID and Clay McLaurin MCLAURIN INTERIORS 4670 East Forest Peak, Marietta, GA 30066 (770) 977-0817; mclaurininteriors.com

CLAY MCLAURIN STUDIO 480 John Wesley Dobbs Ave., Unit 816, Atlanta, GA 30312 (404) 353-6302; claymclaurin.com

THE DESIGNERS AND THEIR WORK As owner of McLaurin Interiors, Maria McLaurin Nutt has designed residential spaces throughout the Southeast. In 2011, she was selected as a Home of the Year winner by Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, and she has received numerous ASID Design Excellence Awards. This is her seventh year participating in the Atlanta Symphony Associates' Decorators' Show House & Gardens. Clay McLaurin received his BFA in fabric design from the University of Georgia and his MFA in textiles from the Rhode Island School of Design. In 2003, along with his partner Todd Piercy, he established their Atlantabased textile company, Clay McLaurin Studio.

THE INSPIRATION “Clay McLaurin’s fabric creations were the inspiration for the design of this space. We focused on the warmth and beauty of nature using bright corals and deep yellows.”

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No.22

FAMILY LIVING ROOM Timothy Corrigan TIMOTHY CORRIGAN, INC. 5818 West 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90036 (323) 525-1802; timothy-corrigan.com

THE INSPIRATION “The living room’s arched French doors opening onto the sparkling water of the swimming pool provided the perfect inspiration for a room that is bathed in a sea of blue.”

THE DESIGNER AND HIS WORK Hailed in Architectural Digest as “Today’s Tastemaker,” Timothy Corrigan's clients include royalty, celebrities and corporate leaders. With offices in Paris and Los Angeles, his style of comfortable elegance has landed him on the AD100 list for the last nine years. In March, he received the Pacific Design Center’s “Star of Design” award. Rizzoli recently published his first book, An Invitation to Chateau du Grand-Lucé. His line of fabrics, furniture and floor covering for Schumacher and tabletop collections for Royal Limoges will debut this spring.

No.23

SOLARIUM GARDEN Lila Pryor Frank, ASID Allied Member and Allyson Kirkpatrick LILA PRYOR FRANK INTERIORS 73 Revere Way, Huntsville, AL 35801 (256) 682-6204

ALLYSONK DESIGNS 31 Muscogee Ave. NW, Atlanta, GA 30305 (256) 651-8628; allysonkdesigns.com

THE DESIGNERS AND THEIR WORK Lila Pryor Frank graduated from Hollins College with a degree in art history and then went on to attend the O'More School of Architecture & Interior Design. She has been designing interiors in the Southeast for 25 years. Frank’s work exemplifies an inviting style for gracious living in both traditional and contemporary spaces. Allyson Kirkpatrick has a B.A. from The George Washington University, a graduate degree in cinematography from the University of Southern California, and later received her design certificate from the University of Alabama in Huntsville.

THE INSPIRATION “Our space is inspired by the classic proportions of Italian gardens.”

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LOGGIA TERRACE & GARDENS Ed Castro, BLA and Hannah Seaton, BLA ED CASTRO LANDSCAPE 1125 Old Ellis Rd., Roswell, GA 30076 (770) 998-8444; edcastro.com

THE INSPIRATION “A safe, comfortable environment for family, friends and elegant gatherings.” Ed Castro Landscape’s design space is proudly sponsored by Frontgate.

THE DESIGNERS AND THEIR WORK Ed Castro Landscape emphasizes environmental sustainability to create ecologically harmonious environments. The firm’s creativity and expertise unite with clients’ visions and goals of the inherent qualities of their sites. ECL provides a new way of looking at opportunities and of eliminating its constraints. They build long-term relationships with their clients by being knowledgeable, prepared and accountable. The ECL team treats landscapes as living entities, which will require care as they mature over time. They continue to provide construction services for residential and commercial owners and managers.

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LOGGIA LIVING, KITCHEN & BATHS Michael Habachy, ASID HABACHY DESIGNS 434 Marietta St., Loft 406, Atlanta, GA 30313 (404) 220-7597; habachydesigns.com

DESIGNED IN COLLABORATION WITH DESIGN GALLERIA KITCHEN AND BATH STUDIO THE DESIGNER AND HIS WORK Michael Habachy is an acclaimed interior and furniture designer based in Atlanta. His design firm, Habachy Designs, creates inviting and luxurious interiors for a wide range of commercial and residential clients, ranging from fashionable restaurants and chic spas, to boutiques and glamorous residences. Habachy Designs's interiors were featured on the cover Trends Magazine. The designer has appeared on TBS’ Movie and a Makeover and HGTV's Design Wars. He was nominated for Southeastern Designer of the Year 2012 by Veranda, and most recently, his work was featured in the Museum of Design Atlanta.

351 Peachtree Hills Ave. NE, Suite 234, Atlanta, Georgia 30305 (404) 261-0111; designgalleria.net

THE INSPIRATION “Palm Beach with a modern twist.”

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No.26

LOGGIA KITCHEN AND BATHS Debbie Blumencranz, Mary Kathryn Timoney, Laurie Lehrich, Matthew Quinn, and Kelly Carlisle DESIGN GALLERIA KITCHEN AND BATH STUDIO 351 Peachtree Hills Ave. NE, Suite 234, Atlanta, Georgia 30305 (404)-261-0111; designgalleria.net

DESIGNED IN COLLABORATION WITH HABACHY DESIGNS 434 Marietta St., Loft 406, Atlanta, GA 30313 (404) 220-7597; habachydesigns.com

THE INSPIRATION “This space was meant for entertaining.” Design Galleria’s design space is proudly sponsored by Crossville Tile and Stone.

THIS YEAR’S DESIGN The unusually wide and original glass pocket doors leading from the pool terrace into the pool house seemed to dictate that this space was meant for entertaining and needed a gathering space larger than one room. The decision was made to move both the two existing bathrooms on either end to one side and knock down the wall between the original seating area and one of the bathrooms which doubled the size of the entertaining space. An outdated kitchenette was transformed into a glamorous bar with glass shelves suspended from gold chains.

No.27

GARAGE STAIRWELL Donna Krueger dk GALLERY 25 West Park Sq., Marietta, GA 30060 (770) 891-6930; dk@dkgallery.us

ABOUT THE GALLERY OWNER In 2008, Donna Krueger opened the doors to dk Gallery in Marietta’s historic downtown district. Representing only original works, the gallery and its artists have received recognition in numerous local, regional and national publications. In 2011 and 2013, The Atlantan named dk Gallery as one of the Top 20 Scene Stealers influencing Atlanta’s art scene conversations. In 2012, Points North included Krueger in its roundup of Top 10 Savvy and Successful Women. Krueger's dk Gallery has also been nominated for the 2011 and 2013 Cobb Chamber’s Small Business of the Year.

THE INSPIRATION “A work of art must seize upon you, wrap you up in itself and carry you away.” -Pierre Auguste Renoir

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