A Visit from Alessandra Branca

February 16, 2010 in Designing, Events by Kate | 2 comments

This Roman-born, Chicago-based interior designer is known as much for her energetic, whimsical and comfortable interiors—peppered liberally with yellow and red—as a personal style that remains steadfastly rooted in the classics, even during an increasingly chaotic and homogeneous modern time. And when it comes to Branca, who’s been published countless times across the Web and in lauded national design publications, if you don’t know her by name, you are almost certain to know her work. Case in point: Remember this iconic Branca-designed family room featured in Southern Accents in 2008?

Branca


The inspiration, warmth and historical influences that characterize her rooms—and her colorful backstory—are captured most beautifully in her recently released monograph, New Classic Interiors (Abrams, $60). Already a bestseller, the book can be equally enjoyed by longtime Branca devotees as much as recent converts to her aesthetic, which makes her upcoming visit to Atlanta and book signing at Buckhead home furnishings boutique, Mrs. Howard, an occasion worth celebrating. This Thursday, renowned decorator Phoebe Howard and her cadre will host the designer and shop owner along with enthusiastic locals who will have a chance to take home her latest tome encased in a special-edition cover. The supply of books is expected to run out fast, though, so make haste in reserving your copy. 

Branca, who once famously quoted Stephen Sondheim to say “There are only two worthwhile things to leave behind when you depart this world of ours: children and art,” has inspired a well-chosen beneficiary for the event: the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta. Come out to the Galleries of Peachtree Hills on Thursday to support this worthy cause along with a truly worthwhile experience: meeting one of our country’s greatest doyennes of design.

When: Thursday, February 18, 5-7 p.m.

Where: Mrs. Howard, 425 Peachtree Hills Avenue

RSVP: While the event is free, all attendees must R.S.V.P. to Leah Kennelly at lkennelly@jmhoward.net.

For more information about Mrs. Howard, visit the Web site at phoebehoward.net or the blog at mrshowardpersonalshopper.com.

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  1. Things That Inspire’s avatar

    Things That Inspire on February 16, 2010 at 6:18 pm

    We are on the same wavelength! I am also posting on this event, and love that Alessandra gives the proceeds of her book sales to such worthy organizations.

  2. The Peak of Chic’s avatar

    The Peak of Chic on February 16, 2010 at 9:21 pm

    Can’t wait for Thurs night! Love Alessandra.