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Text: Alice Welsh Doyle Photography: Emily Jenkins Followill “I wanted a house in the mountains, not a mountain house,” is what Carolyn Kendall’s client announced at the beginning of the renovation and decoration of his family’s Cashiers getaway. Nashville-based Kendall, head of Alcott Interiors, answered the call by sending the heavy references to the location packing and adding fresh paint, smart...

Nothing says cozy and comfortable like flames flickering in a backyard firepit. A glowing fire warms up chilly winter days and extends summer gatherings long after the sun goes down. If you are looking to create a stay-at-home oasis that you can enjoy with family and friends all year long, a firepit might be the solution you’re looking for. Castelle by Tropitone offers a selection...

Text: Lydia Somerville Photos: Jeff Herr When a couple from New York decided to build a Southern getaway in Georgia’s Reynolds Lake Oconee, they sought out the talents of residential designer William T. Baker to design the retreat for gathering with their grown children and grandchildren. Baker, whose projects at the luxury property are numerous, took on the enviable site, a...

Text: Kari Herrin, Vice President of Brand Experience at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) Photos courtesy of SCAD With spring fast approaching, you may find yourself tapping into your inner interior designer and wanting to adorn your walls with fresh, new artwork. In this article, Kari Herrin, Vice President of Brand Experience at Savannah College of Art and Design...

Text: Tiffany Adams Photos: Julie Wage Ross “Most clients come to us with the same request—lighten up my house,” says designer Debi Davis. As the owner of Debi Davis Interiors, she has become known for creating open, light-filled spaces with refined accents; and it was her signature style that attracted the owners of this Little Rock home. Built in 2004, their...

Text: Margaret Zainey Roux Photos: Kerry Kirk Once upon a time, Rod McSweeney happened upon a rare empty lot while fishing on Lake Logan Martin. Situated on a private peninsula, it was untouched and overgrown, but its raw beauty and potential captivated the Trussville resident and his wife, Robin. The couple, who was approaching retirement at the time, dreamt of spending...

It was the poet Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., who perhaps most eloquently described the pleasure associated with a silver punch bowl: “This ancient silver bowl of mine—it tells of good old times, of joyous days, and jolly nights, and merry Christmas chimes.” Indeed, few types of silver are as symbolic of conviviality as the punch bowl, not least because of the festive beverage for which...

Candles are an excellent gift for a friend, family member, or hostess. From floral scents that set the mood, to festive favorites to fill their home with Christmas cheer, we've rounded up candles for everyone on your list. 12 Scents of the Season Gingerbread Brulee Diffuser Set in the Ornament Collection by Aromatique; Notes of ginger, marshmallow, cinnamon, clove, and vanilla...

Text: Robert C Martin While seemingly not a very glamourous subject at first, mudrooms are hardworking spaces that go the distance in keeping a home running in tiptop form. Plus, their design and efficiency can be as creative and attractive as they are functional. Considering all the coats, shoes, backpacks, and other accessories that come with a growing family, such...

Photos: Emily Followill Lathem Gordon and Cate Dunning of the Atlanta firm GordonDunning worked on a first-floor refresh for a lovely couple and their two young girls. Their focus was to bring cohesion to their main level where they spend the majority of their time as a family and entertain friends. GordonDunning Brings Cohesion to Atlanta Home GordonDunning Brings Cohesion to Atlanta...