California Simplicity Meets Southern Charm
Text: Andrea Nordstrom Caughey
Photos: Brie Williams
Creation of a soothing, restorative home is on trend today. Charlotte designer Kim Mauney, founder of Kim Mauney Interiors and her boutique/studio Maison, riveted on just that formula when she downsized into a cozy Southern cottage home.
California Simplicity Meets Southern Charm
California Simplicity Meets Southern Charm
California Simplicity Meets Southern Charm
California Simplicity Meets Southern Charm
California Simplicity...
Our Spring 2019 Color Crush: The Real Teal
Proust in Emeraude, by Manuel Canovas.
Osmunda in Aqua, by Colefax and Fowler.
Alcantara in Aqua and Black, by Thibaut.
Patsi Table Lamp, by Currey & Company.
Stingray in Jade, by Cowtan & Tout.
Byzantium in Turquoise, by Schumacher.
Montecito Stripe in Robin’s Egg, by Anna French.
Parada in Aqua, by Thibault.
Farina in Teal, by Colefax and...
Farah Merhi’s Tips for an On-trend Home in 2021
After spending much of 2020 at home, people are seeking ways to refresh their spaces for the new year. Farah Merhi (@farahjmerhi), American Signature Furniture’s Designer Looks Style Expert and founder of Inspire Me! Home Décor, offers these tips based on 2021’s hottest home décor trends.
1. Go monochromatic
Soft, warm tones are in, but keep it all in the same...
Beauty in a Bottle
Text: Jennifer Boles
Images Courtesy of Adams Antiques & The Potager
Of all the decorative arts, perhaps none has had as much difficulty surviving the centuries as objects made of glass. Whether an ancient Greek bowl or Georgian-era stemware, antique glass is a rare commodity today because of its delicate nature and its susceptibility to breakage, especially when handled by clumsy...
Choosing the Right Outdoor Fire Pit
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...
Gretchen and Jason Black Design Charming New Build in Kentucky
Text: Tiffany Adams
Photos: John O’Hagan
When Gretchen and Jason Black were dating and in college, Sunday afternoons were spent driving around to admire architecture and attend open houses. They didn’t realize at the time that they were creating a love of homes that would last a lifetime. After marrying, Jason, who received his MBA, and Gretchen, who went on to...
Designer Q&A: Barry Dixon
Text: Karen Carroll
Photos courtesy of Barry Dixon
Southern Home (SH): When did you first become interested in decorating?
Barry Dixon (BD): I was born in Memphis, but we moved all over the world for my father’s job when I was growing up. I saw our home reinvented almost every year in places like South Africa, New Caledonia, India, and Korea. Through...
Blair Burton Melds Differing Styles in Austin Home
Photos: Julie Soefer
Styling: Jessica Brinkert Holtam
Embarking on a full- scale renovation of their home in Austin’s Westlake neighborhood, homeowners Courtney and Ben Moss enlisted the help of Blair Burton Interiors to marry their styles and bring their vision to life. Courtney is a Louisiana native with a Southern traditional aesthetic while Ben leans a bit more modern in his...
Outdoor Seating for the Southern Home
Lakeside
These wooden lounge chairs topped with black and white geometric cushions make for a comfortable perch lakeside. The wheels on the chairs allow for easy moving. Make a refreshing drink and take a seat!
Poolside
This pool deck is complete with 2 sets of seating accented with matching blue and white garden stools. Monogrammed towels complement the blue and white color...
Relaxed Revival by Yancey Seibert Shearouse
Text: Emily Jackson
Images: Hector Sanchez
Exterior Image: Natalie Thompson
For Yancey Seibert Shearouse, preservation has been a lifelong passion. As a native of Natchez, Mississippi, home to the nation’s most distinguished pre-Civil War residences, accessibility to such historically significant structures instilled a reverence for classic architecture. “I didn’t have a normal upbringing,” says Shearouse. “In the third grade, I was talking about...