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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
On January 9, I spent my Saturday wandering through the creative labyrinth that was the Gift, Home Furnishings & Area Rug Markets at AmericasMart in downtown Atlanta, a whirlwind tour of pop-up booths, inventory-packed showrooms and exciting new product introductions spanning dozens of floors of three monolithic buildings. After a fruitful day—in heels—I hobbled to a flight of escalators to make my evening exit when I happened upon the temporary booth of Thomas Paul merchandise and alike brands, which Thomas Paul, dapperly dressed, was manning himself. But the designer—a darling of the indie blogosphere as much as the high-end boutiques known for carrying his stylish pillows and boldly patterned rugs—offered the greatest pick-me-up when he gave me a guided tour of his latest collections before their retail debuts.
Thomas Paul
And even as I await their arrival in Atlanta stores, there’s yet another Paul venture on the way. It may come as no surprise that Duralee has had incredible success with its first book of Thomas Paul-licensed fabrics, which is why I was so delighted when I received an e-mail this morning announcing the official release of Thomas Paul 2, the designer’s second edition of modern fabrics for the to-the-trade-only company. From a graphic take on pagoda, to a contemporary Chinoiserie bound to upstage even DwellStudio’s, to cool must-have nautical motifs, the fabrics—available locally at Atlanta Decorative Arts Center suite 423—are certain to be hits with designers and their clients alike. My favorites from the new collection below:
This mod pagoda pattern invites limitless possibilities.
This would be super for a flowing window treatment. Just imagine the sun streaming through!
I would love to make this into a seat cushion for a vintage cane chair—or maybe a PierceMartin number in wicker or bamboo.
This cheery floral would be brilliant as a duvet cover.
For the non-designer readers among us (myself included), Calico Corners also carries a number of last season’s Thomas Paul designs on retail (I bought the Stockholm pattern in berry for some flanged pillow covers at my own home). And thankfully, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles readers can get 15 percent discount on any Calico Corners purchase by using a coupon from our spring Luxury Savings Book, arriving in mailboxes—and online at AtlantaHomesMag.com for convenient printing—in mid-February.
PLUS! See how Keith Summerour incorporated a Thomas Paul print into the master bedroom of his Meriwether County home by visiting the story, “The View From Here,” at AtlantaHomesMag.com.
February 2nd, 2010
I was at Sam Flax Art & Design last week buying a Taschen book (of which they have a wonderful selection) for a designer friend’s birthday—the stunningly photographed Great Escapes Europe, part of the publisher’s Hotel Book series—when I stumbled upon a table of Pantone Universe Color Mugs and a sign bearing the directive: What’s Your Color? I left without making the impulse purchase, but decided that should I buy a mug, it would most definitely be in Pantone’s much-publicized 2010 Color of the Year: PANTONE 15-5519 Turquoise—a shade that’s now showing up on every design avenue, from fashion to interiors.
As it turns out, the mugs are produced in only a limited batch of colors that do not include the hot blue-green hue we’re all currently clamoring for, but you can still make the splurge ($14.75) for the very similar PANTONE 3272C Turquoise in a pinch. Sam Flax also sells them in 13 other striking shades for your every color mood.
Still, I believe the best colors are those that have the power to transcend trends as much as they remain rooted in the classics. So today, I thought I’d share my favorite turquoise-accented rooms that have been previously published in the pages of Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles. They demonstrate turquoise’ timeless staying power while revealing the keen eyes for design our local talents continue to have, despite the season:
A quiet coastal porch designed by Carter Kay recalls the colors of the seashore just beyond.
Katie and Ian Walker's dining room features a trio of some of the most gorgeous turquoise chandeliers I've ever seen—and turquoise accents to boot.
Judith Schindler and Sudi Cecil added turquoise accents to a neutral scheme and with them, a whole new vibrancy to the room.
I love the subtlety of the trellis-pattern wallpaper Mallory Mathison chose for her space in the 2009 Decorators' Show House—and how well its graphic turquoise combines with rich gold.
Local artist Andrew Crawford and his wife added the ideal pop of this shade to the living room in their Westside cottage. Don't you love how well it mixes with bronze and caramel brown?
Designer Billy Roberts enveloped a room in turquoise at a client's second home in Sea Island. Even in large quantities, this color promotes a relaxed mood.
Be sure to read The Gables Antiques team’s own take on turquoise on their new blog—another current obsession!
blog.thegablesantiques.com
January 26th, 2010
Here’s an exclusive we couldn’t be more excited about:
Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles is presenting Atlanta’s first Luxury Living Show at Phipps Plaza on May 6 through May 9. With clever promotional tie-ins at participating mall merchants—like in-store seminars and special offers—the show will offer a flock of shoppers during this traffic-heavy time of year the opportunity to see the latest in home furnishings, products and services available for both inside and outside the home. We’ll even have a full-size “Living Kitchen” constructed in the center of the Court of the South so that you can get a peek at the newest gas appliances from Viking, peruse the latest gadgets and utensils from Williams-Sonoma, taste delicious chef-prepared gourmet samples and more while seeing the best from local names like Marcia Weber Gardens to Love, Global Imports BMW, Bell Custom Cabinetry, A&S Marble and Granite Imports, Frontgate and more at the South’s most exclusive retail shopping mall—which draws an astounding 500,000 visitors per month.
There’s still time to join us in setting up your own booth at our makeshift market this spring.
Contact your AH&L sales representative to learn how to participate or call the main line at (404) 252-6670. We hope to see you there!
January 20th, 2010
John Oetgen’s in the news again, and not just for his stunning designs for the Living Room in the 2009 Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Christmas House, which we’re delighted to be publishing in our March 2010 issue. This time, Oetgen has lent his expertise to an equally stylish new venture: the new JP Collection line of upholstery for Jerry Pair & Associates, which debuted just last week at the Design Center of the Americas (DCOTA) Market in Dania, Florida.
Oetgen’s decades of design experience have enabled him—in collaboration with Dan Cahoon, Jerry Pair’s president, and Delmas Rushing, the company’s furniture sales specialist—to create an heirloom-quality collection featuring eight-way hand-tied springs, kiln-dried hardwood frames and plush, high-end cushioning for classic pieces born of modern manufacturing technology. The #9211 style love seat is show above, but we think you’ll be just as smitten with the others. Find the JP Collection first at the Atlanta, Dania and New York Jerry Pair showrooms, and learn more about Jerry Pair by clicking here. Oetgen Design’s Web site can be found here.
Jerry Pair
351 Peachtree Hills Ave. NE
Suite 508
Atlanta 30305
(404) 261-6337
jerrypair.com
January 19th, 2010
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