January 2010

You are currently browsing the monthly archive for January 2010.

Plates on the Wall

January 31, 2010 in Designing by Clinton | 2 comments

Although decorating with plates (and platters and bowls and lids) on walls is not limited to Atlanta, sometimes it seems like the city is gound zero for the look.

CH22CH23

Room designed by Judy Bentley, Interior Views; Photography by Erica George Dines

MaliAzima_MerridyKingIMG_0009_1

Room designed by Meridy King; Photography by Mali Azima

phpThumb-1

Room designed by Huff-Dewberry; Photography by Erica George Dines

phpThumb-2

Not exactly porcelain plates, but rather iron epicurian antiques. Room design by Beth Webb and Nancy Pendergrast; Photography by Erica George Dines

phpThumb-3

Room design by Dan Carithers; Photography by Erica George Dines

phpThumb

Room design by Huff-Dewberry; Photography by Erica George Dines

OK, this one isn’t in Atlanta. This vignette is from John Derian’s booth at the New York Gift Show, which is going on now. See more here.

Picture 12

Plates designed by artist Gregor Turk in his Blandtown studio.

Lucky Number 8

January 29, 2010 in Food & Recipes by Gina Christman | No comments

Picture 10

Having attended the 8th anniversary celebration last night for Kyma restaurant, it makes me grateful for mainstay restaurants in this fast-evolving, ever-growing foodie town. All of the Buckhead Life Restaurant Group’s fabulous restaurants are, to me, the “anchors” in Atlanta, and I occupy a seat in one of them three or four times a week. Last night’s gathering of hundreds of loyal Kyma fans made me realize that I am not the only one who feels this way. Hors d’oeuvres were passed all night…dishes I love from the same menu offered the very first time I stepped in the place eight years ago. Building a menu that people love and sticking with it for the most part (other Atlanta restaurants, take note) is called building regular customers. I know exactly what I want and exactly what I’m going to get. Every time.

Simply Stunning: An inspiring take on wall treatments

January 28, 2010 in Designing by Sejal Bhima | 1 comment

Check out how one Japanese artist transforms dried moss into a striking work of art. It’s truly a visual feast!

MossWall

I love how the home’s simplistic style lets the beautiful detailing of the pattern take center stage.

MossWall

What’s the most unique way you’ve dressed the walls of your home?

Tags: , , , , , ,

Women Want to Invest in Real Estate

January 27, 2010 in Real Estate by Lori Johnston | 3 comments

I was talking the other day to 21-year-old college student who told me all she wants to do is have her own house. She sees not only the investment I’ve made but the ability to make it a reflection of myself. Like other women, she’s saving pages from magazines like Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles and catalogs for ideas on how her home is going to look like, from the curb appeal to intimate areas of the house.

So I wasn’t too surprised when a report found that women are more likely to enjoy investing in real estate than men. The report by Barclays Wealth found that 44 percent of women compared to 28 percent of men found buying property more enjoyable than investing in other assets. And females don’t want to buy real estate through a fund, like an REIT, but want to have  ownership and control of their properties.

The study also found that 49 percent of the women surveyed, compared to 37 percent of men, consider real estate to be a less risky investment than stocks.

Is this true in your own life? Do you find that you get excited when thinking about investing in real estate compared to other ways of investing your money?

Tags: ,

Wishes ‘n’ Dreams

January 27, 2010 in Designing, Kitchen & Bath by Heather | No comments

Until my decorating budget allows otherwise, I’m doing some virtual decorating. And I’m starting with the bathrooms in my house. The pages of AH&L are loaded with inspirational images but there are three that I find particularly dreamy.

Amy Morris Bath

The first one was designed by Amy Morris and, not surprisingly, was a winner in our 2009 Bath Contest. From the moment I laid eyes on it, I’ve been obsessed with adding a fabulous mirror and chandelier to my own master bath. Amy found this 19th-century French mirror at Foxglove Antiques and the chandelier at Edgar-Reeves. So, when the time comes, guess where I’ll be starting my search for the perfect pieces?

Summerour Bath 

Next on my wish list is a bathroom like the one in architect Keith Summerour‘s Meriwether county residence. A soaking tub flanked by soft lighting, the rug underfoot, a spectacular view–this is my idea of the perfect bath in a country retreat. (Just one small detail: I’ll have to buy my place in the country first.) 

Williams Powder Room 

Last but not least, I’d replicate the powder room Mimi Williams created in her Highlands getaway in a heartbeat. I love her expect-the-unexpected design point of view. What’s more, I’m a big advocate of decorating with personal style and this mirror made of wine barrel staves is, if you’ll pardon the pun, a reflection of my appreciation for fine wine.

These are just a few of my faves. What are some of the AH&L baths you’ve liked best?

Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,

« Older entries