DECORATIVE ARTS

Cathedral Antiques Show returns Jan. 31 – Feb. 7

The annual Cathedral Antiques Show at the Cathedral of St. Philip in Buckhead is set for Jan. 31 – Feb. 7, with a host of events and activities surrounding the main event. More than two dozen dealers of period furniture, jewelry, art and accessories ranging from 17th-century antiques to iconic mid-century modern pieces will be part of this year’s show and sale. The show will be held Feb. 4-5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Feb. 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The net proceeds of the show will benefit Literacy Action.

Events will actually kick off on Jan. 31 from 1 to 4 p.m. with the First Place Passion Tour of Homes, featuring the first homes owned by five young professionals. Other activities include a talk and book signing by Suzanne Rheinstein on Feb. 4 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. She’ll be talking about her new book, “Rooms for Living.” Clint Smith, editor of Veranda magazine, will sign and discuss his book, “The Romance of Flowers,” on Feb. 5 from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Gudrun Cottenier will discuss European floral design trends on Feb. 5 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., and essayist and author Julia Reed will sign and discuss her books, including “But Mama Always Put Vodka in Her Sangria,” on Feb. 6 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. A special Evening with Julia Reed is set for Feb. 5 from 7-10 p.m.

A Flower Festival will be held Feb. 4-6, showcasing floral designs from leading designers, garden clubs and flower guilds. The main Tour of Homes will be held Feb. 7 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., showcasing five of the city’s most luxurious homes.

For more details about the show and events, visit cathedralantiques.org.