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40 COUNTRY STRONG Jared Paul transforms a dilapidated 1850s farmhouse into a charming, unpretentious retreat WRITTEN BY ELIZABETH RALLS

LASTING LEGACY Designers Bill Murphy and the late Jim Essary create a luxurious home as timeless as the priceless treasures with which it’s filled WRITTEN BY HEATHER J. PAPER

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STRIKING A BALANCE Designer Brian Watford puts a mid-century modern spin on a craftsman-style home INTERVIEW BY HEATHER J. PAPER

70 OBJECTS OF DESIRE Designer Robert Brown and MacRae Designs launch a stylish, new furniture collection WRITTEN BY HEATHER J. PAPER

’80s STYLE It’s back and it’s better than ever! AH&L’s suggestions for recreating the decade’s preppy, indulgent and colorful looks in your own home 50 INFLUENTIALS They’re intriguing, alluring and captivating—and they’re collectively changing the face of the Atlanta design—right now DESIGN SQUAD With the help of a few design blogger friends, Brian Patrick Flynn transforms a New York apartment from temp to terrific

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CALENDAR Miami Circle celebrates a new wave of art galleries; the Moulthrops at The Signature Shop; and Jody Fausett’s “Unfinished Business” NAOMI Our woman-about-town on overindulging this Thanksgiving FOOD NEWS An Afternoon in the Country returns to Serenbe; where to eat Thanksgiving dinner in Atlanta and STK’s arrival at the Loews Hotel ETC. Up close and personal with designer Jeffrey Bilhuber, author of the newly released The Way Home: Reflections on American Beauty

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The summer season ended in style. As part of the Cashiers Designer Showhouse, held in August and September, two stars of Bravo TV’s Million Dollar Decorators attended the opening weekend’s festivities. One evening, Jennifer Boles of ThePeakOfChic.com, and I hosted a casual, Southern-style barbecue for the two Californians at the Cashiers, North Carolina, weekend home of Atlanta showroom owners Hal Ainsworth and Winton Noah. Against a panoramic backdrop—with views that seemed to stretch as far as the Atlantic (but, in reality, as far as Clemson, South Carolina), a bevy of Highlands and Cashiers weekenders, showhouse patrons and Atlanta designers gathered to toast the talented duo. The event was a careClinton Smith free, last hoorah of summer—neither of Editorial Director twitter.com/clintonrsmith which we wanted to end.

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Yes, it’s true. The decade that brought us Dallas and Dynasty and Designing Women has returned. “Eighties style is back in a ‘big ’80s’ way,” says Michael Bruno, founder and CEO of 1stdibs.com, the world’s leading website specializing in design and decorative arts. “From Pierre Cardin

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STYLE ( influentials) architecture-minded show, Sidewalk Radio, airs on local AM radio. genekansas.com

Joel Kelly With an enviable pedigree that includes a degree from Princeton and a stint with Michael Graves, Kelly has cleverly carved out a niche for himself by catering to city dwellers. His residential design firm specializes in both the architecture and interiors of lofts, condos and other urban domiciles. joelkellydesign.com

Mary Pat Matheson Matheson has brought the national spotlight to the Atlanta Botanical Garden with recent art-centric blockbuster exhibits like “Moore in America” and “Chihuly in the Garden.” An upcoming collaboration with celebrated artist Tom Otterness should further bolster the Garden’s venerated reputation. atlantabotanicalgarden.org

Amy D. Morris For such a young designer, Morris’ work shows a range beyond her years. It’s her remarkable ability to transform both traditional and contemporary interiors that has made Morris one of the design world’s rising talents. amydmorris.com

Steve and Marie Nygren Thanks to its sophisticatedyet-rustic architecture and a handful of highly touted restaurants, the Nygrens’ Serenbe community might just be one of the hottest sustainable, eco-friendly developments in the country. Its popularity lies with those seeking a more urban lifestyle in a rural, green setting. serenbe.com

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John Oetgen

Matthew Quinn

Steven Satterfield

Oetgen may have been designing for nearly 35 years, but his work looks as fresh and daring as ever. Like all of the giants of design, he is capable of working in an array of styles—from modern in Miami and Art Deco in Manhattan to Southwest chic in Santa Fe—and he has never been one to shy away from color. oetgendesign.com

Quinn is revolutionizing the design world one kitchen and bath at a time. One of the most innovative designers in his field, he recently debuted his own line of hardware, range hoods and plumbing that is making a splash. designgalleria.net

As if glowing reviews in The New York Times, Bon Appetit and Esquire weren’t enough, the Miller Union chef and coowner landed two coveted cooking assignments in the last year, cooking scalloped green tomatoes on the Martha Stewart Show and preparing a Southern feast at the James Beard House. millerunion.com

Jeff and John Portman The elder Portman’s career is the subject of a new documentary, John Portman: A Life of Building and he’s credited with turning an early 1960s downtown Atlanta into a modern commercial district, thanks to his Peachtree Center, Hyatt Hotel and AmericasMart developments. Son Jeff now oversees the Mart and ADAC in Buckhead, both of which make Atlanta a top destination for designers and manufacturers alike. portmanholdings.com

Mary Prillaman Under her MacRae label, Prillaman has tweaked English reproduction furniture and made it seem fresh again. Her collaborations with design heavyweights like Bobby McAlpine and Robert Brown have proven popular with both designers and clients seeking tradition with a twist. hollandandcompany.com; macraedesigns.com

Anne Quatrano Many credit Quatrano and her empire of innovative restaurants with putting Atlanta on the culinary map. As an early champion of the farm-to-table movement, it could be said that the James Beard award-winning chef is Atlanta’s version of Alice Waters. starprovisions.com

Kasim Reed With endeavors ranging from the new Beltline to a proposed trolley system—and even the widening of the Peachtree Road corridor— Mayor Reed understands the importance of using design, among other things, to revitalize neighborhoods and improve residents’ quality of life. atlantaga.gov

Shana Robbins and Alex Martinez

Doug Self As the trendsetting owner of J. Douglas Living, his popular AmericasMart showroom, Self represents many of the hottest home furnishing lines in the country. It’s where savvy home decor retailers and designers go to buy the latest must-have pieces. jdouglasliving.com

Though their mediums are different—Robbins is an acclaimed performance artist while Martinez is an indemand fashion photographer—together the two have become the darlings of the Atlanta art scene. They just might be one of the city’s most artistic power couples. shanarobbins.com; amphotosite.com

Mary Stanley

Mark Sage

Mark Toro

Meet the man who, through his company Bobo Intriguing Objects, single-handedly brought the Belgian look stateside—and made the Wine Barrel Chandelier famous in the process. Designers aren’t his only fans; Sage recently collaborated with Restoration Hardware on a furniture collection for the retailer. bobointriguingobjects.com

Charged with turning around Atlantic Station’s ailing Town Center retail district, the new managing partner hopes to revitalize the development by luring the affluent, in-town shopper. Toro’s plans include adding locally owned shops and restaurants to the mix, and improving the area’s safety. atlanticstation.com

The future of contemporary art collecting looks bright, thanks to Stanley and her burgeoning art initiative, Young Collectors Club. Each month, she introduces the group to gallerists, artists, noted collectors and curators in an effort to inform and educate the budding art patrons. marystanleystudio.com

Daniel Troppy Calling himself a thrift curator, Troppy personally scours estate sales and vintage cloth-

ing stores in search of stillfashionable designer castoffs, most of which are bound for his Auburn Avenue “recycled luxury store,” Doubletake—a one-stop shop for stylish secondhand clothing. His blog, The Thrifters, has become the de facto source for Atlanta’s savviest and most stylish shoppers. thethrifters.net; dtroppy.blogspot.com

Kathleen Walker, Michael Phillips and George Krauth Walker and Phillips founded the Westside Urban Market just over a decade ago; since then, Phillips has joined forces with Jamestown Properties and works with his colleagues, including Krauth, on exciting projects such as the development of White Provision and the renovation of City Hall East into Ponce City Market, which has the potential to redefine in-town living for the city. westsideurbanmarket.com; whiteprovision; poncecitymarket.com

John Wieland Forty years after running his fledgling company out of a VW Bug, Wieland is now one of Atlanta’s most successful home builders—and one of the few who survived the recent economic meltdown. His John Wieland Homes & Neighborhoods have become fixtures in communities throughout the South. jwhomes.com

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Design Squad Atlanta designer Brian Patrick Flynn and two of his design blogger friends take a New York apartment from temp to terriﬁc When I accepted a producer position in New York for the sixth season of HGTV Design Star, even though it was only for a few months, I was determined to put a designer spin on my own 475-square-foot chunk of corporate housing. Sure, moving to Manhattan and producing a high-profile, prime-time hit realitycompetition series is stressful; however, transient can be much harder, especially in spaces where paint and permanent installations are prohibited. Since I pride myself on

pushing the envelope when it comes to decorating, the idea of living somewhere with bone-colored walls, mass-produced corporate art and a homogenized excuse for an area rug just wasn’t going to cut it. Located just a hop, skip and a jump from the Empire State Building, here’s how I—along with New York design blogger friends Susan Brinson and Ashlina Kaposta—used the art of temporary design to take my Murray Hill apartment from beige and bland to playful and pattern-tastic.

LIVING ROOM, AFTER: THANKS

TO SCHUMACHER’S BALUSTER WALLPAPER, CB2’S PABLO TABLES AND PILLOWS MADE FROM THOM FILICIA FABRICS BOUGHT AT CALICO CORNERS, MY BEIGEFEST OF A LIVING ROOM BECAME MORE OF A BROWN, BLUE AND ORANGE FIESTA. TO MAKE MORE OF A STATEMENT WITH THE WALL, SUSAN AND I CUT A 4X8-FOOT SHEET OF ¼-INCH BLACK FOAM CORE (LOCAL NEW YORK ART STORE CHAIN DICK BLICK DELIVERED IT FOR A SMALL FEE) TO SIZE WITH AN EXACTO KNIFE, COVERED THE SURFACE OF THE FOAM CORE WITH SPRAY ADHESIVE, FIT THE WALLPAPER TO IT, CUT AWAY THE EXCESS, THEN ATTACHED IT TO THE WALL WITH DOUBLE-SIDED TAPE. AFTER ROLLING UP THE EXISTING RUG AND BANISHING IT TO THE CLOSET, THE FLOORS WERE GIVEN A BOLD NEW LOOK WITH “MAG-NEAT-O” CARPET TILES FROM FLOR. ONCE THE NONLIVING STUFF WAS TACKLED, SUSAN INTRODUCED ME TO THE GARDEN DISTRICT, WHERE WE GRABBED TONS OF GORGEOUS GREENERY TO ADD SOME LUCK-COLORED LIFE THROUGHOUT THE APARTMENT.

LIVING ROOM, BEFORE: FROM A PRACTICALITY STANDPOINT, NEUTRAL IS THE WAY TO GO WITH CORPORATE HOUSING SO I TOTALLY GET STICKING WITH BONE OR CREAM FOR TEMPORARY SPACES WITH HIGH TURNOVER RATES. HOWEVER, DROWNING TENANTS IN A SEA OF MEDIUM BEIGE, NEUTRAL BEIGE AND LIGHT BEIGE (WALLS, FLOOR, ARTWORK) PAIRED WITH RUST (AREA RUG) AND OFF-WHITE BEIGE (LAMPSHADE) IS AN ENTIRELY DIFFERENT STORY, ONE I PREFER TO SKIP ALTOGETHER. THE STORIES I DID ENJOY FROM THE GET-GO: THE NUBBY FABRIC AND CLEAN LINES OF THE EXISTING SECTIONAL SOFA, AND THE SLEEK BROWN LEATHER DESK CHAIR. SO MUCH SO THAT I WORKED WITH THEM FOR THE NEW LOOK; EVERYTHING LOOKS GOOD WITH BROWN.

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NEW YORK KITCHENS ARE CONCERNED, I PRETTY MUCH WON THE SPACIOUS KITCHEN LOTTERY. OVERALL, THE DESIGN OF THE APARTMENT’S KITCHEN WAS TOP-NOTCH MODERN; HOWEVER, ITS PLETHORA OF COLD, STARK MATERIALS REALLY NEEDED SOME WARMING UP.

KITCHEN, AFTER: TO WARM UP THE FLOOR, LITERALLY AND DECORATIVELY, I CARRIED THE FLOR INTO

THE KITCHEN. SINCE THE GLASS-AND-CHROME TABLE WAS KIND OF HARSH, I SOFTENED IT UP WITH A CUSTOM TABLE SKIRT MADE FROM IMAN’S ALHAMBRA AMOUR LUNA PICKED UP AT CALICO CORNERS. EVER TRY TO FIND A SEAMSTRESS TO DO A RUSH ORDER IN NEW YORK CITY? WELL, LET ME TELL YOU SOMETHING: IT’S INSANELY EASY. THERE ARE TAILORS EVERYWHERE AND THEY’RE TOTALLY USED TO CHURNING OUT STUFF IN A DAY OR TWO.

DESIGNER BRIAN PATRICK FLYNN USED COLOR AND PATTERN TO TAKE HIS TEMPORARY APARTMENT FROM BLAH TO BRILLIANT. OFFICE, AFTER: A QUICK RUN TO CB2 AND THE BROOKLYN FLEA FIXED UP THE STUDY AREA SITUATION. THE OCHRE CARPENTER LAMP PICKED UP ON THE SAME TONE IN THE PABLO TABLE TO ADD A MUCH-NEEDED JOLT OF COLOR. VINTAGE ART SUPPLIES, BOOKS, A CAMERA AND ART INSTANTLY ADDED A MORE PERSONAL TOUCH TO THE LAPTOP-CENTRIC SPACE.

OFFICE, BEFORE: IN ITS EXISTING STATE, THE STUDY AREA LEFT A LOT TO BE DESIRED. ALTHOUGH ITS DESK LAMP WASN’T ATROCIOUS BY ANY MEANS, THE AREA CALLED FOR SOMETHING A LITTLE MORE INDUSTRIAL.

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STYLE ( before & after) BEDROOM, BEFORE: BETWEEN THE STARK WHITE BEDDING, BONE WALLS AND WOOD LAMINATE NIGHTSTANDS, MY BEDSIDE AREA FELT KIND OF HOSPITAL-ISH. I DID, HOWEVER, KIND OF LOVE THE BROWN UPHOLSTERED HEADBOARD. SO, JUST LIKE THE LIVING ROOM SOFA, I DECIDED TO WORK WITH IT.

BEDROOM, AFTER: BEING LURED INTO A SLEEPING SPACE BY BEIGE DRYWALL DOES NOT A HAPPY DESIGNER

MAKE. THEREFORE, I OPTED FOR SOMETHING SEXY, GRAPHIC AND METALLIC. WHAT SAYS ALL THREE BETTER THAN KELLY HOPPEN? I FOUND HER HICKS WALLPAPER ON THE GRAHAM & BROWN WEBSITE AND—KAZAM! —IT SHOWED UP ABOUT THREE DAYS LATER. USING SPRAY MOUNT AND AN EXACTO KNIFE, SUSAN AND I COVERED SEVERAL SHEETS OF ¼-INCH-THICK FOAM CORE WITH IT, THEN BUTTED EACH SHEET UP WHERE THE REPEAT MET. THIS CREATED THE LOOK OF A FULLY WALLPAPERED WALL WHEN, IN FACT, IT WAS SIMPLY A FEW SHEETS OF FOAM CORE PLACED SIDE-BY-SIDE AND HELD IN PLACE WITH DOUBLE-SIDED TAPE. THE BROOKLYN FLEA WAS AGAIN MY SOURCE FOR FUN, VINTAGE OBJECTS WHILE THE TRUSTED THOM FILICIA FABRICS AGAIN MADE THEIR WAY INTO MY BEDROOM IN THE FORM OF THROW PILLOWS.

CAR: Vintage Jeep Grand Wagoneer with wood-paneled doors ARTIST: Jonathan Fenske CHAIR: Platner lounge chair with smoke boucle upholstery RESTAURANT: Victory Sandwich Bar KITCHEN GADGET: Electric hand blender; the only relationship I have with my kitchen is the six minutes I spend in it to whip up protein shakes COFFEE TABLE BOOK: Hue by Kelly Wearstler; I love how her interiors are like ﬁne works of abstract art and the photography is incredible COMFORT FOOD: Homemade biscuits and sausage gravy WALLPAPER: It’s a tie between Illusion: Black from Graham & Brown and Hicks Hexagon in pink-and-gray from Cole and Son PAINT COLORS: Queen’s Wreath 1426 by Benjamin Moore because it’s the perfect balance of gray and plum; I love using violets, browns and grays together COCKTAIL: Absolut Mandarin and Sprite; I’m not much of a drinker so it’s likely you’ll ﬁnd me holding the same one I ordered at 8:30 p.m. only half empty at 11 p.m. MOVIE: Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead CHARITY: ASPCA; I have two rescue dogs and can’t imagine life without them WAY TO ENTERTAIN: Outdoors, buffet-style … at someone else’s house TV SHOW: Raising Hope VACATION SPOT: The Four Corners 30

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Kings is a direct importer of fine home furnishings from around the world with sixty years of experience in the industry. They offer complimentary design services and each design client gets personal attention to every detail of their project from start to fabulous finish! The design staff is headed up by Design Director Maxine Hyland. Maxine has been designing both nationally and internationally for 25 years. Her designs have been featured in Southern Living, Atlanta Magazine, Metro Atlanta Magazine, Atlanta Life Magazine, North Atlanta Living, and The Atlanta Journal Constitution. She has participated in high profile show houses in Atlanta for 15 years, including the Atlanta Holiday House, Roswell Women’s Club, and Luxury Living Tours. Whether it’s a renovation or new home construction, Kings’ designers can work with you to plan your entire home, or furnish one special room. If you are remodeling or building from the ground up, one of their talented designers will be glad to collaborate with you or with your builder, designer, or architect to assure that every detail of your home is planned to your satisfaction.

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Shane Meder has been practicing design for more than twenty years, and his Atlanta-based firm, Black Sheep Interiors, is committed to offering highly personalized interior design to clients. The firm’s projects are concentrated on new construction throughout the Atlanta area, but their work has also included the interior design of estates in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas, Hilton Head, Brussels and London. For Meder, principal designer of Black Sheep Interiors, interior design is a passion. Meder has won numerous Designers’ Choice awards from the Atlanta design community. Southern Living chose Meder as the designer for their first Idea House. He was also a pioneer in home interior design television. Before HGTV, Trading Spaces, and Top Design

ever reached the concept stage, Meder brought great design to the viewing public as host of the TV series, “Creating Style with Shane Meder”, which aired nationally on NBC. The work of Black Sheep Interiors has been featured in national magazines such as Southern Living and Better Homes & Gardens and local publications including Atlanta magazine. Meder has been proﬁled in The Atlanta Journal - Constitution and the Atlanta Business Chronicle. The signature of Black Sheep Interiors is combining passion, talent and simply good taste when it comes to designing comfortable and stylish interiors. Meder’s philosophy is that a man spends a lifetime in his travels looking for things to make him happy. Only to ﬁnd when he returns home....that he had it all along.

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Whether your personal style is modern, transitional, traditional or eclectic Maison Atlanta is the one place in Atlanta where you can see it all. With 4700 square feet presented as seven uniquely decorated spacious rooms, Maison Atlanta is a beautiful mix of styles and finishes. Here you can see how various fabrics, finishes and styles can all be expertly combined to achieve beautiful interiors. Maison Atlanta represents thirty-five superior quality lines of furniture, lighting and accessories. The expert staff can help you find just the right piece or pieces for your home. If you are looking for a lovely pair of pillows, the perfect lamp, chair or sofa, Maison Atlanta has the selection and presentation that will help you find what you are looking

for. Or if you prefer to narrow your selection at home you can visit maisonatlanta.com and click on the collections page to view each manufacturer’s website. Maison Atlanta also offers complete design services – interior and exterior design, furniture layout and lighting selection are only a small part of the services offered. Our in house design staff includes full time designers as well as an architect who can consult with you to help you clarify your needs and desires. We utilize expert, trustworthy craftsmen who maintain our high level of detail and expertise to bring your dreams to life. We have 50 plus years of experience building homes from the ground up, decorating ﬁne homes and remodeling kitchens and baths.

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BE INSPIRED BY THINGS YOU LOVE, AND THEN SURROUND YOURSELF WITH ELEMENTS OF THEIR BEAUTY. Maria Nutt, owner and principal designer of McLaurin Interiors begins every project with a complimentary consultation to discover the client’s interests and lifestyle. The goal is to create a home that has the “ah” factor every time they enter. Rooms designed by McLaurin Interiors have often been described as calming and serene, beckoning yet sophisticated. This, in part, is due to the monochromatic style with intermittent use of color and the explicit attention to detail. Recently, Maria Nutt was selected to receive an ASID Design Excellence Award in the category of residential projects over 3500 sq ft. McLaurin Interiors was also a winner in Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles “2011 Homes of the Year.” Maria’s work is featured in the newly released book, Interiors Southeast.

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BEYOND EXPECTATION Pamola Powell Studios reputation as an icon in interior design is centered on a track record for bringing the highest level of creativity and innovation to their projects. The ﬁrm is noted for transcending beyond a singular style, designing with an eclectic sensibility and quest to match their client’s objectives. This results in the creation of contemporary, transitional or traditional environments. Pamola Powell Studios reputation for outstanding work in the interior design profession has been widely recognized by the media and their work has been feature numerous books and magazines. Pamola Powell Studios provides limited and full service interior design services. The ﬁrm tailors its services and fees to meet the project requirement of their clients. The hallmark of Pamola Powell Studios work is client satisfaction beyond expectation.

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▼ GREGG IRBY FINE ART PRESENTS ITS THIRD ANNUAL “MASTERPIECE AND ITS MINIS” THROUGH NEXT MONTH. GALLERY ARTISTS WILL DISPLAY SMALLER WORKS, LIKE THIS COLORFUL TABLESCAPE BY LULIE WALLACE, THAT ARE INSPIRED BY THEIR LARGER EXHIBITION PAINTINGS. 11/13-12/23. 3725 POWERS FERRY RD., ATLANTA 30342. (404) 941-9787; GREGGIRBYFINEART.COM ▲ JODY FAUSETT’S “UNFINISHED BUSINESS” EXHIBIT AT WHITESPACE CONTINUES THE PHOTOGRAPHER’S POIGNANT NARRATIVE OF HIS FAMILY; BECAUSE IT HAS RECENTLY SUFFERED MALE LOSSES, WOMEN ARE THE SURVIVORS AND, THUS, FAUSETT’S SUBJECTS. WITHIN THE FEMALE PORTRAITURE, HE REPLACES HIS TRADEMARK TAXIDERMY ELEMENTS WITH FOUND BIRDS, TROPICAL PLANTS, ROSES AND OTHER NOVEL ACCENTS. THROUGH 11/26. 814 EDGEWOOD AVE., ATLANTA 30307. (404) 688-1892; WHITESPACE814.COM

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SIGNATURE SHOP & GALLERY SHOWCASES THE SCULPTURAL AND NATURE-INSPIRED WORK OF EMILY WILSON, AS WELL AS THE EXQUISITELY HANDCRAFTED BOWLS, PICTURED, OF FAMED FATHER-AND-SON WOODTURNERS PHILIP AND MATT MOULTHROP. 11/4-11/26. 3267 ROSWELL RD. NE, ATLANTA 30305. (404) 237-4426; THESIGNATURESHOP.COM 34

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IN HER METAPHORICAL PORTRAITS, PAINTER KATE JAVENS USES ANIMALS TO EMBODY NOTABLE FIGURES THROUGHOUT AMERICAN HISTORY. FOR HER THIRD EXHIBITION AT MARCIA WOOD GALLERY, JAVENS HONORS THE LIFE AND WORK OF THE LATE REVEREND LINNETTE C. WILLIAMSON, A PROPONENT OF PROGRESSIVE CHANGE IN HARLEM. 11/3-12/10. 263 WALKER ST. SW, ATLANTA 30313. (404) 827-0030; MARCIAWOODGALLERY.COM

▲ TO MARK THE RECENT ARRIVAL OF SEVERAL ACCLAIMED ART GALLERIES—INCLUDING ANNE IRWIN FINE ART, THOMAS DEANS FINE ART AND MATRE GALLERY—TO ITS BUSTLING ANTIQUES AND HOME FURNISHINGS DISTRICT, MIAMI CIRCLE HOSTS A SPECIAL CELEBRATORY EVENT THE FIRST FRIDAY OF THIS MONTH. SIMPLY HOP ABOARD A TROLLEY TO VISIT EACH SHOP HOLDING EXCLUSIVE EVENTS, AND DON’T MISS TAKING PART IN THE SCAVENGER HUNT THROUGHOUT THE GALLERIES. 11/4, 5-9 P.M. MIAMI CIRCLE, ATLANTA. MIAMICIRCLESHOPS.COM

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Get ready. That diet-busting, figure-wrecking Thanksgiving holiday is just around the corner. Every year, I literally work my tail off preparing for it. I spin, Pilates and Zumba myself into oblivion in an effort to fit into my clothes. And every year, I blow it by eating my weight in squash casserole, sweet potato casserole, ambrosia and pecan pie. Thanksgiving dinner is the reason that I teeter into plus-size territory come New Year’s. But, you know, it really is a holiday of tradition. I never fail to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on TV. My favorite balloon is Planters’ Mr. Peanut, but maybe that’s because sometimes I, too, feel like a nut. And I always enjoy the Rockettes. God bless ‘em because they’re the only performers there wearing nothing more than leotards and Hanes pantyhose. My only complaint about the entire parade is the bad lip-syncing. What’s up with that? If I had the chance to pretend that I was singing while riding a float on national TV, I’d practice ‘til the cows came home! I also wear the same outfit every year. My now-vintage Giorgio di Sant’Angelo dress comes in handy when eating such a huge meal. Yes, it makes me look like Stevie Nicks’ older twin, but it’s loose-fitting and the 1970s-era print hides the inevitable cranberry sauce and gravy spills. I cap off the day by watching the lighting of Macy’s Great Tree. Now, in my mind, it’s still Rich’s Great Tree. I used to go to the downtown Rich’s to see it in person and, if it was cold enough, I would wear my black ranch mink from Avanti Furs. These days, I curl up by the fireplace and watch Monica Pearson cover the tree lighting. All this talk of tradition is making me think I should do something new. Maybe this year, I’ll just head to The Colonnade for a turkey-and-dressing dinner. But perhaps I should leave my Stevie Nicks ensemble at home.

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>> MORE THAN 60 RESTAURANTS, INCLUDING MILLER UNION AND HOLEMAN & FINCH, WILL CONVERGE AT SERENBE FOR THE 11TH ANNUAL AFTERNOON IN THE COUNTRY, HOSTED BY THE ATLANTA CHAPTER OF LES DAMES D’ESCOFFIER INTERNATIONAL TO BENEFIT GEORGIA ORGANICS. ALONG WITH SEASONAL TASTINGS FRESHLY MADE FROM GEORGIA’S ORGANIC HARVEST, ENJOY AN ARRAY OF FINE WINES AND PREMIUM MICRO-

>> CHEF CYRILLE HOLOTA TURNS THE SPOTLIGHT ON BEEF THIS MONTH FOR THE SECOND INSTALLMENT OF BLT STEAK’S BOUCHERIE DINNER SERIES, WHICH HIGHLIGHTS INSPIRED METHODS FOR INCORPORATING ALL PARTS OF AN ANIMAL INTO A FINE DINING MENU. THE EDUCATIONAL, FIVECOURSE MEAL WILL FEATURE BEEF TARTAR, POACHED BEEF TENDERLOIN, BRAISED SHORT RIBS AND OTHER COMPLEMENTARY DISHES. 11/3, 7:30 P.M. $60 PER PERSON. MID-MONTH, KICK OFF THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH CHEF HOLOTA FOR A FESTIVE “COCKTAILS AND CANAPÉS” COOKING CLASS. 11/19, 2 P.M. $50 PER PERSON. 45 IVAN ALLEN JR. BLVD., ATLANTA 30308. (404) 577-7601; BLTSTEAK.COM/ATLANTA

WHERE TO EAT: THANKSGIVING DINNER THIS YEAR, GIVE THANKS FOR LOCAL RESTAURANTS THAT PROMISE TO THRILL TASTE BUDS WITH A BEVY OF DINE-IN AND TO-GO OPTIONS. >> BRING THE FRESH GOODNESS OF STAR PROVISIONS TO THE DINNER TABLE WITH ITS DELICIOUS THANKSGIVING TO-GO MENU OFFERINGS. PLACE AN ADVANCE ORDER FOR FREE-RANGE, ORGANIC TURKEY ACCOMPANIED BY CRANBERRY-ORANGE RELISH, BUTTERED RUTABAGA, YEAST ROLLS AND MORE. 1198 HOWELL MILL RD., ATLANTA 30318. (404) 365-0410; STARPROVISIONS.COM >> PUTTING A HEALTHIER SPIN ON ONE OF THE YEAR’S MOST DECADENT MEALS, PARISH’S A LA CARTE THANKSGIVING MENU FEATURES ORGANIC, LOCALLY HARVESTED INGREDIENTS. TOP OFF DINNER WITH TRADITIONAL TARTS OR INDULGE IN THE EATERY’S SWEET POTATO-AND-MARSHMALLOW PIE. ORDERS MUST BE PLACED BY NOVEMBER 20. 240 N. HIGHLAND AVE., ATLANTA 30307. (404) 681-4434; PARISHATL.COM >> AS ONE OF THE CITY’S OLDEST CONTINUALLY OPERATING RESTAURANTS, HORSERADISH GRILL IS NO STRANGER TO TRADITION. VISIT THE QUAINT CHASTAIN EATERY FOR AN UPSCALE SOUTHERN THANKSGIVING LUNCH OR DINNER FOR LESS THAN $50 PER PERSON. 4320 POWERS FERRY RD., ATLANTA 30342. (404) 2557277; HORSERADISHGRILL.COM >> AN ANNUAL FAVORITE, THE FAMILY-STYLE THANKSGIVING FEAST AT 103 WEST’S BUCKHEAD BALLROOM PRESENTS ORDER-FROM-THE-MENU ENTRÉES PREPARED BY EXECUTIVE CHEF JEFF RIEDEL AND A PACKED-OUT DESSERT BUFFET FROM TALENTED PASTRY CHEF JOSEPH GEONCZ. SEATINGS BEGIN AT NOON. 103 WEST PACES FERRY RD., ATLANTA 30305. (404) 233-5993; BUCKHEADRESTAURANTS.COM/103-WEST

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THE SCOOP OCEAN PRIME RECENTLY MADE ITS BUCKHEAD DEBUT, SERVING UP FINE STEAKS AND FRESH SEAFOOD IN MADE-FROMSCRATCH DISHES THAT SHOWCASE PURE, REGIONAL FLAVORS. HANDCRAFTED COCKTAILS AND AN INDULGENT DESSERT MENU ROUND OUT THE RESTAURANT’S DELECTABLE DRAW. 3102 PIEDMONT RD. NE, ATLANTA 30305. (404) 846-0505; OCEANPRIMEATLANTA.COM THE NEWLY OPENED HOUQUA TEA ROOM IN DECATUR OFFERS MORE THAN 50 TEA VARIETIES— INCLUDING GREEN, WHITE, JASMINE AND HERBAL—OF THE ORTHODOX MANUFACTURE, A SPECIAL PROCESS INVOLVING UNIQUE CULTIVATION METHODS THAT YIELD EXCEPTIONAL FLAVORS. 1445 OXFORD RD., DECATUR 30307. (678) 9279363; HOUQUATEAROOM.COM ▼ MIDTOWN’S LOEWS HOTEL WELCOMES STK TO ITS DEVELOPMENT LATER THIS MONTH. SPANNING TWO LEVELS, THE UPSCALE NEW YORK-BASED RESTAURANT SHIES AWAY FROM THE MASCULINE AMBIENCE OF TRADITIONAL STEAKHOUSES, OPTING INSTEAD FOR CHIC, URBANE DECOR WITH AN EQUALLY SOPHISTICATED MENU THAT INCLUDES FOIE GRAS FRENCH TOAST AND POMEGRANATEGLAZED DUCK. 1065 PEACHTREE ST. NE, ATLANTA 30309. (404) 745-5000; STKHOUSE.COM

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IN A TRUE LABOR OF LOVE, INTERIOR DESIGNER JARED PAUL TRANSFORMS A DILAPIDATED 1850s FARMHOUSE IN PALMETTO INTO A CHARMING, UNPRETENTIOUS RETREAT

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Seven acres, a hog pen, a muscadine vine and an 1850s mechanical well. Those “amenities”—along with a single photo of a run-down, mid 19th-century Palmetto residence on a realtor’s website—were intriguing enough to convince interior designer Jared Paul to see the place in person. “The lead-in for the listing read, ‘Country Road, Take me Home,’” says Paul. But an inspection would later reveal that making this old house a home would prove challenging. Vacant for nearly a decade, the residence was in rough condition. Though the foundation was solid, the house literally stood on piles of flint rocks supported by cypress logs. Layers of asbestos siding and climbing poison ivy would need to be carefully extricated from the exterior; inside, critters including lizards, wasps and birds had created a filth Paul would later determine only a pressure washer could eliminate. But Paul’s desire to work on an old house remained strong, thanks to a log cabin restoration project he tackled as a teenager in Alabama with his Aunt Sylvia and Uncle Charlie, both of whom would prove instrumental in helping Paul take this house apart and put it back together again. “The entire process was kind of like unwrapping a present,” he explains. “We didn’t know if it was going to be a good present or a bad one.” As they peeled away the layers, the house began to reveal not only its hidden treasures but also its humble beginnings. In the home’s central breezeway, for instance, they pulled back gold 42

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carpet and found the original floors, beautiful pine planks they would refinish to their original glory. But the most notable gems were perhaps the 16-foot heart pine boards—found only after a drywall installation in the home’s current master bedroom came crashing down on Paul’s uncle—without nary a nail hole, that had been laid over rafters as a ceiling. That clue, along with the fact that Paul discovered cutouts for an oven vent as well as a cat hole in the door, allowed the three to piece together that the current master was originally the home’s kitchen. “The beauty of tearing everything out,” Paul recalls, “was finding all this wonderful stuff they had just covered up.” Paul’s two-year labor of love was not without hiccups but the light at the end of the tunnel was the joy of furnishing the vacation home with his partner, interior designer Kelley Harris. Because the renovation afforded the pair the luxury of time, they were able to curate an interesting mix for the renovated space. “I’ve always loved Southern stuff that’s not perfect and built by hand,” Paul says. Coveted antiques like a pie safe (used as a bookshelf of sorts in the den) and settle bench table (a showstopper in the restored breezeway) complement more whimsical, off-the-beaten-path finds, whether it’s the trolley-turned-coffee table from a dilapidated bag factory or strategically placed works by local artists from Sandler Hudson and Whitespace galleries. “There’s a lot of details people don’t think about when you’re dealing with putting a house like this back together,” Paul says. But the payoff is palpable. “We truly feel like we’re in the middle of nowhere.” SEE RESOURCES, BACK OF BOOK. 53

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In quintessential Essary & Murphy style, classic furnishings set against a soothing neutral backdrop are as comfortable as they are comforting. At one end of the living room, a 19th-century pedestal table is surrounded by painted French armchairs, decked out in Cowtan & Tout’s “Ocelot” for a modern-day twist. Drapery fabric is by Duralee.

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The interiors of this Buckhead home are the epitome of work by designers Bill Murphy and the late Jim Essary—timelessly traditional. And, yes, in their own way, understated, even though the residence itself was inspired by a renowned Venetian architect. “The owners love Italy, and they kept bringing back pictures of Palladio’s work,” Murphy recalls. “They bought this property and razed the original structure, then built this fabulous jewel box of a house. We were there from ground zero; it was a four-year process from conception to completion, but the result is truly magnificent.” From their former residence, the owners planned to bring some treasured antiques, good artwork and an impressive collection of

blue-and-white. But as plans developed for the new house, they became passionate about collecting new antiquities, many of them ancient Chinese pieces. In fact, their clients amassed pieces with such fervor that the designers suggested they start collecting dynasties. “So they got a curator who proceeded to consult and buy with them,” Murphy recalls. “Everything went into two storage units until the house was finished, but they kept great photo albums from which we could work.” Collaborating with the architect, Essary and Murphy incorporated niches, shelves—even floor-to-ceiling bookcases—into the plan to showcase treasures from the Neolithic Dynasty (2100 B.C. to 1600 B.C.) all 57

clockwise from top left In the family room, a mix of 18th- and 19th-century dog paintings frames an exquisite highboy. The room’s paint color is Studio Taupe by Sherwin Williams. A pair of obelisks ﬂanks the grand entrance to this Italian villa-style home. The gardens were landscaped by William Smith. French doors in the family room lead to the owners’ pool and gardens, allowing easy traffic ﬂow from indoors to out during parties. opposite Carlton V’s Jasper Peony wallpaper envelopes the formal dining room, where two tables well serve the owners’ entertaining needs while an abundance of blue-andwhite speaks to another of their passions. Tables and wallcovering available through Grizzel & Mann.

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the way up to the Qing Dynasty (1664 A.D. to 1911 A.D.). Although the massive collection was clearly a focus in the home’s design, making sure that it met the owners’ everyday needs was the prime objective. And the same organization shown by the owners in keeping track of their newly collected works came into play throughout the house. “They’re very organized guys,” Murphy says. “They had lists of what they wanted in the new house—a large kitchen, a threecar garage, a greenhouse where they could raise orchids. And it had to be well-suited for entertaining, inside and out. The house was even moved 75 feet forward [from the original site] to make room for a larger backyard and pool for parties.” 60

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Matching the owners’ organized methodology, Essary and Murphy thought out every last detail, down to asking their clients “When and where do you make coffee?” “Where do you read the paper?” “‘Where do you plug in your phone and laptop when you come home from work?” It all paid off beautifully in the end; the result is a well-edited residence where there’s nothing cluttered nor unnecessary. Classic furnishings set against a soothing neutral backdrop are as comfortable as they are comforting, at the same time allowing treasured collectibles prominent status—understated elegance at its best. SEE RESOURCES, BACK OF BOOK.

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In the master bedroom and throughout the house, walls, baseboard and trim were all painted one color. “It’s a very European approach,” says Murphy. “It makes the 13-foot ceilings seem even taller, the spaces more open. And given all the door casings, crown moldings and pilasters, white trim would have been jarring to the eye.” The master bedroom’s paint color is Fenland by Sherwin Williams. opposite, from top The late Jim Essary, standing, and Bill Murphy in a showhouse room they designed in 2006. Neutral hues give this guest room an appropriate sense of calm, punctuated—albeit quietly—by a Scalamandre toile at the windows. Bed linens are from Belle Chambre. Rug, Designer Carpets.

Man of Design Jaguar and Bentley Geoffery Johnson, Lagerquist Gallery Smith Grubbs, #709 Pearson Lounge Houston’s on Peachtree Lemon Squeezer Interiors Southeast; My Passion For Design by Barbara Streisand Mac ‘n’ cheese Blue Mountain Wallcoverings; natural textures; Cowtan & Tout’s “Harwood Stria” in aqua Cartier Benjamin Moore HC-80 Bleeker Beige and HC-129 Southﬁeld Green Dirty martini Ghost; The Way We Were; The Help Chris Kids; Alliance Theatre Chris Casual at-home parties Criminal Minds; The Closer; The Voice Grand Cayman

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ATLANTA HOMES & LIFESTYLES: This whole house is stunning, from start to finish. but did it originate as a whole-house undertaking? Or was it a “let’s just do one room” project that grew? Brian Watford: The challenge was unique for several reasons. This was my first client after starting my own business. I had a general understanding of the business side of this industry but it was now my responsibility to promote my business, to interview potential clients, to develop a fee structure for each project. All on top of creating beautiful, unique interiors! I was hired to do the whole house for this couple; they’re young and, at the time, were starting their family. They needed everything because they were still living with college furniture. What were the goals set forth by the owners in terms of style, color and function? As we got involved in the design process, it became apparent that my personal style was very similar to theirs—streamlined with a mid-century modern edge. The rooms needed to be warm with an overall neutral palette and pops of color inviting you into each space. Obviously, the house needed to be very family-friendly. But it was equally important to them that we not sacrifice the integrity of the design be64

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cause of the kids. A big challenge was to keep the kids’ toys from taking over every room of the house, which happens way too often. The solution was to turn the study on the main level into the kids’ playroom. This is their space to play with their toys and watch movies and, at the end of the day, everything is put back in that room. This designated space allows the rest of the house to function best for the family’s needs. It sounds like you struck a beautiful balance, which isn’t always easy. This was a dream job for me because my clients and I have very similar tastes, so balancing my aesthetic with the client’s was easy. They saw this as an investment and wanted good-quality pieces, and they were willing to pay for them. When I find pieces that are unbelievably beautiful—perfect for an interior I’m working on but pretty expensive— I always present the client with options of similar pieces that are less expensive. That gives them an opportunity to be part of the decision process although they often, as with this job, purchase the original piece. My goal with any interior is to help my clients create a lifestyle that is timeless with modern sensibilities, and the best interpretation of their personal style. SEE RESOURCES, BACK OF BOOK.

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Man of Design 1955 BMW 507 Cy Twombly Klismos; it’s classic with modern sensibility JCT Kitchen Folder of take-out menus (I never cook) Life and Work: Malene Birger’s Life in Pictures I’m from the South, so I love homemade biscuits and sausage gravy Phillip Jefferies Rivets: Silver on Elephant Manila Hemp Michael Kors Oversized PU Chronograph Watch in white or black Pratt & Lambert Half-Tone 29-25 Dewar’s Scotch and water, no ice Schindler’s List Jerusalem House Small, intimate gatherings in an outdoor space Mad Men Ibiza 69

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Man of Design My Range Rover is so comfortable and practical; it’s perfect for hauling chairs or children Paul Cezanne and Robert Motherwell for their masterful, bold brushstrokes of color An antique Klismos Jean Georges in NYC Yves Saint Laurent by David Teboul Key Lime Pie Phillip Jefferies Sateen Club, especially in mink, French grey and inkwell My go-to color is Duron Tinderbox 8693W and my “color of the moment” is Pratt and Lambert Obsidian 33-17 Gin Gin Mule at Bemelman’s Bar, at The Carlyle in NYC Half the Sky Foundation, which enriches the lives of orphaned children in China Very casually—hors d’oeuvres and red wine set out on the cocktail table on Friday night with my neighbors Sea Island is where my children are happiest

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A TRIO OF JEFFREY BILHUBER-DESIGNED ROOMS FROM HIS NEW BOOK, THE WAY HOME: REFLECTIONS ON AMERICAN BEAUTY (RIZZOLI, $60).

After reading the New York designer’s new book, you’ll never approach decorating the same way again YOUR BOOK, THE WAY HOME, IS FILLED WITH GORGEOUS PHOTOGRAPHS AND THE ACCOMPANYING TEXT IS ENGAGING, BUT THIS IS REALLY MORE THAN A DECORATING BOOK PER SE. IN ONE PHOTOGRAPH, I FEEL AS IF I JUST WALKED IN ON SOMEBODY WHO WOKE UP FROM A NAP; YOU SEEM TO HAVE ADDED ROMANTICISM TO THE REALITIES OF DAILY

The book has a windswept, bucolic—almost Proustian—19th-century romance to it. I asked the photographer, William Abranowicz, to imagine that the owners had simply left for a walk and to capture the rooms in that moment. It was the kind of reality check I was looking for. These are just snapshots of the way some of my clients and our friends live, and how they derive their pleasures. My goal was to take those projects to a much more nuanced, emotional level that reflect their daily lives. THE ROOMS IN THE BOOK ARE INFUSED WITH RICH COLORS AND BEAUTIFUL PAT-

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for change’s sake has no value. Evolution, however, is wonderful—it’s natural—and that confidence comes through work and experience. I’m fearless in that sense. There’s a lot of emotion in the air right now. In any time of change, we retreat to the comfort of the familiar, and these rooms are very romantic and emotional. I think a lot of people would like to have their confidence restored right now, and the way we do that is to create a sense of comfort and familiarity. MOST OF THE HOMES IN THE BOOK HAVE NEVER BEEN PUBLISHED BEFORE, AND THERE ARE A GREAT MIX OF STYLES REPRESENTED; EVEN THE

They’re modern rooms because they reflect the way we live our lives today. The book glorifies this evolutionary process we’re going through right now. Designers can establish the stage and build the components of a home, but we are documenting the personalities of the owners. It’s the opposite of the graphic clarity of shelter magazines, which glories in the art of the purchase. This book glorifies the art of living. MOST CLASSIC AND TRADITIONAL ROOMS FEEL “OF THE MOMENT.”

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+ Jeffrey Bilhuber is the founder of Bilhuber and Associates, one of the country’s leading design ﬁrms. His clients have included Anna Wintour, Iman and Elsa Peretti, among others. He is the author of two previous books, Jeffrey Bilhuber’s Design Basics and Deﬁning Luxury. bilhuber.com

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