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Text: Karen Carroll Images courtesy of Amanda Lindroth Southern Home (SH): We confess to being a little envious that you live in the Bahamas, have an apartment and shop in Palm Beach, and another boutique in Charleston. What draws you to live and decorate in coastal and resort communities? Amanda Lindroth (AL): I grew up south of Palm Beach in Boca Raton,...

Text: Robert C. Martin Images courtesy of Design Galleria Kitchen & Bath Studio It happens like clockwork, every time: You invite friends over for dinner or a casual get-together, and invariably everyone ends up in the kitchen. And while they’re mingling, you’re trying to finish up with food prep and setting out the appetizers, all of which will result in a...

Known for its bold-colored brand of luxe, the Colony Hotel Palm Beach has been an iconic destination since 1947. What was once a smart second home for statesmen, movie stars, and the town’s chicest residents, Palm Beach’s pinkest hotel resides in the heart of the city and boasts its proximity to the world’s best restaurants and shopping. In 2016 Andrew...

Text: Alice Welsh Doyle Photos: Kip Dawkins For years, longtime clients of interior designer Carolyn Kendall, the owner and lead designer of Alcott Interiors, pined for a particular house in Boca Grande, where they already owned a condo. The appeal of the property was undeniable—a beautiful beach, incredible panoramic views of the water, and plenty of acreage. When the house was...

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...

Text: Lauren Gentry Walker Photos: Dana Hoff Host of DIY Network’s Big Beach Builds and CEO of Marnie Custom Homes, Marnie Oursler knows exactly how to bring beauty, sustainability, and brilliant design to her seaside creations. As the daughter of a home builder, Oursler grew up learning about construction and gaining firsthand knowledge of the business of building. Upon graduating from...

Text: Tiffany Adams Photos: Gordon Beall Rolling hills and wildflower-dotted meadows are part of the idyllic allure of the Virginia countryside. For this young family, a piece of property on the outskirts of Charlottesville had both and more. “They purchased this land years ago and decided the time was right to build on it,” interior designer Melanie Elston says. Along with...

Text: Tiffany Adams Photos: Dustin Peck Across-country trip with her husband led Sally Williams to rethink her accounting background for interior design. “I had always been artistic as a kid,” she says. “In California, I fell in love with a gallery that left me feeling calm and inspired.” After the couple returned home to Raleigh, North Carolina, Williams found herself wanting...

Text: Alice Welsh Doyle Photography: Emily Jenkins Followill A home should reflect the personality of its owner, and when it does, the interior designer should be celebrated for a job well done. When stepping into Michele Gratch’s client’s historic home, visitors instantly get an inclination of who lives there—someone who loves color with an upbeat personality who is not afraid to...

If you ask us, a new piece of art is one is the best ways to upgrade your home. A special work can be the X factor that showcases your personality and can transform a room from "ho-hum" to "wow."  Today we’re showcasing works from a few of our favorite up-and-coming artists displaying a variety of styles and mediums,...