Holiday Shopping: A Hidden Gem in Buckhead

On Tuesday, I was visiting a few of our favorite shops in the East Andrews area of Buckhead and, of course, stopped in at Nancy Pendergrast Duffey’s new shop, Scout (scoutforthehome.com), which does nothing if not reflect this designer’s immaculate taste as much as her sunny disposition. I would be remiss if not to say that I love just about everything in the store: the accessories, the tables, the toss pillows, the art—all touting a rustic-cool transitional vibe that feels so current for Atlanta today.

While chatting with Nancy, I couldn’t stop gushing over the handcrafted jewelry from designer Cary Calhoun in the back of the store. I don’t believe she’s gotten press anywhere yet, so she must be one of Buckhead’s last great hidden gems, because her work is exquisite! I was particularly struck by the Old-World elements of the jewelry, such as in an antique-gold cuff bracelet with quatrefoil cutouts, and the rich, so-right-now colors of the metals (from sterling to brass to gold vermeil), like you’ll find on the sculpted filigree earrings (I picked up a gorgeous pair with black stones that were just $58).

And if you read this morning’s Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles newsletter, you noticed that we mentioned a jewelry trunk show for designer Elizabeth Showers at Belvedere next week. Jewelry, it seems, never fails to make a great gift. If you’re considering buying some for a loved one this holiday, then a visit to Scout is certainly worth the trip!

Find out more about Cary Calhoun’s jewelry at CaryCalhounDesigns.com

Visit Scout:
18 East Andrews Drive
Atlanta 30305
(404) 816-2325
scoutforthehome.com