Designer Mark Kennamer Designs a Sweet Home in Alabama
Text: Lydia Somerville
Photos: John O’Hagan
When PJ and Winn Harris decided to build their dream house, they didn’t have to look far for a designer. Lifelong friend Mark Kennamer stepped up to the task, which wasn’t much of a challenge at all. “PJ and Winn didn’t really give much guidance,” says Kennamer. “They just wanted it done.” The friends grew...
Ease Into the Best of Summer on Louisiana’s Northshore
Since the 1800s, the north shore of Louisiana’s Lake Pontchartrain has beckoned visitors from New Orleans and surrounding areas seeking a summer respite. The allure of the Louisiana Northshore remains strong with a delectable culinary scene and verdant expanses of the great outdoors ready for exploring—from tubing the Bogue Chitto River to biking the Tammany Trace. You’ll also love...
Kara Adam Masters The Art of Layering
Text: Margaret Zainey Roux
Photos: Michael Hunter
It can often take weeks—even months—for an interior designer to accurately pinpoint a clients’ style and lifestyle. However, this wasn’t the case for Dallas-based interior designer Kara Adam when she embarked on the redesign of her clients’ new home in Houston’s tony Tanglewood neighborhood.
The Art of Layering
The Art of Layering
The Art of Layering
The Art...
Kelley Proxmire Showcases Passion for Color
Text: Lydia Somerville
Photography: Kip Dawkins
Proxmire’s artful use of color is on display in the foyer and dining room, with shots of yellow connecting the two spaces. Architect David Neumann’s Georgian front door leads into a cheerful wallpapered entry hall. The dining room’s color scheme takes its direction from the wallpaper.
Kelley Proxmire Showcases Passion for Color
Kelley Proxmire Showcases Passion for...
Studio MH Designs Neutral Northwest Arkansas Home
Text: Tiffany Adams
Photography: Rett Peek
Relocating from the West Coast to Northwest Arkansas brought new opportunities for this family of five—particularly when it came to their home. Settling into a spacious residence nestled in a Fayetteville neighborhood, word of mouth led them to designer Melissa Hall Simmons, owner and principal designer at Studio MH, to make it fit their needs...
Ashley Goforth Designs a Colorful, Joy-Filled Houston Home
Text: Tiffany Adams
Photography: Kerry Kirk
When Allison and Geoff Leach made the decision to build, they weren’t interested in neutral interiors. “I wanted color, and I knew exactly who could help me with it,” Allison says. “Otherwise, this house would be blue and white everywhere,” she adds with a laugh. Having followed Houston native designer Ashley Goforth on Instagram, Allison...
9 Gifts to Give from Southern Marsh Collection
We understand that everyone wants to give a gift that is full of just as much character as the recipient. And that’s exactly what each timeless item from Southern Marsh Collection promises. With Southern culture at the heart of their products, you can be sure that each one is made of the highest-quality materials and packaged up to bring...
A Stately Manor by Nina Nash Long and Don Easterling with Architect C. Brandon Ingram
Text: Lauren Gentry Walker
Photography: Emily Jenkins Followill
In 1921, a cedar shake Colonial Revival home was designed and brought to life by the prominent Atlanta architect Neel Reid. The home was built for then-Georgia governor, Hugh M. Dorsey and, during its early years, included a horse barn in the backyard and cows that would graze up and down the avenue.
The...
SCAD’s Kari Herrin Offers Tips For Starting Your Art Collection
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...
Interior Designer Lucie Patton Embraces the Unexpected
Text: Lauren Gentry Walker
Photos: Michael Blevins
When interior designer Lucie Patton takes on a new client, she always begins the process by asking them the same question: What are three words that describe what you want your home to be and three words that describe what you do not want your home to be? For homeowners Lee and Gerald Evans,...