In the latest installment of our new online series that focuses on house styles around Atlanta, Lori Johnston gives us the inside scoop on American colonial architecture. Do you often drive by a house that you love, but aren’t exactly sure of its “style?” Send us a picture and we’ll get to the bottom of it!
We chatted with architect Rick Hatch, a partner with Harrison Design Associates, about the American colonial details of this 3900 Tuxedo Road home listed for $4.95 million by Glennis Beacham with Beacham & Co., Realtors. Here is his take on this classic beauty:
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February 9th, 2010 at 09:48am
Lori Johnston
This week, I’m obsessed with Moroccan lanterns, ginger jars and house plants. Why? I have no idea. In any case, here are three that I love.
Love the pattern on this ginger jar from Mexico.
This Moorish lantern from Casbah Decor is dreamy! The scale and price are just right, too!
Tavern, a new restaurant in Los Angeles, has olive trees interspersed throughout its dining room. What a great alternative to ficus trees.
February 8th, 2010 at 11:21am
Clinton
Photo by Nicholas Vitone
We’ve bookmarked Realtor Anna Stephens’ Bargains in Buckhead blog, because of its tips on restaurant, store and attraction deals as well as its Buckhead listings, which always catch our eye.
They include this Ashford Park home priced at $350,000. The three-bedroom, two-bath bungalow at 1542 Trentwood Place has just come on the market, listed by Stephens, an agent with Dorsey Alston, Realtors.
Photo by Nicholas Vitone
Stephens tells us the home, which was built in 1951, has a brand new roof, hardwoods throughout, a covered front porch and a fenced-in backyard. The previous owners used one of the rooms for a nursery, which you can see in the photo . And the location is one of the reasons why people want to live in Buckhead – walking distance to the shops and restaurants on Dresden.
February 5th, 2010 at 10:27am
Lori Johnston
If I was ever to be granted one wish, I would wish to be the owner of a quaint (and successful) bookstore. I would have no problem filling it, as the floor of my tiny bedroom currently acts as storage space for a plethora of novels, cookbooks, design books and treasured story books from my childhood. I love reading, but I love collecting books even more. Unfortunately, I always seem to have to step over (and usually bump over) a stack of books as I make my way through my room. But this summer, I’ll be moving into a new home with a much larger bedroom, so I’ve been researching creative ways to display my lovely treasures. Here’s what I’ve found:
I love how this example treats books like artwork. How poetic!
Here’s an inspiring use of ordinary crates. Like the first example, this is a great way to display random knick-knacks along with books.
I love the fun and bold look of this wooden bookcase. And it has room for hundreds of books!
Lastly, perhaps when I move into my own 12,000 square-foot mansion in the far, far distant future, I’ll reproduce this gem of library designed by Stan Topol for the 2009 Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Christmas House. I could spend every hour of the day in this library, surrounded by my precious books. That indeed would be an ideal life.
What are some inspiring ways you’ve seen books displayed?
February 4th, 2010 at 03:53pm
Sejal
I’ve always loved the fact that I’m able to roll my two passions–writing and design–into a single career. But that combination plays out at home, too. I’m totally obsessed with decorative pillows but, especially, those that incorporate the written word; they instantly infuse a room with personality. Here are just a few stunning examples I’ve uncovered at The Bilt House, The Mercantile and Pieces. Any suggestions as to where I should continue my search?
The pillows from Sugarboo, available at The Bilt House, have wonderful vintage appeal.
The Mercantile carries the Ben's Garden collection, which includes marvelous pillows.
"Hope," available at Pieces, is sure to become as iconic as "Love."
February 3rd, 2010 at 03:28pm
Heather
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