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Have You Seen the New Crate & Barrel?

August 24, 2010 in Editor Favorites, New Product, shopping by Kate | 6 comments

Something’s happening at Crate & Barrel. While we’ve all been abuzz over the debut of the company’s contemporary offshoot, CB2, along Atlanta’s Midtown Mile, the big daddy, it seems, has been slowly transforming from standard-issue style to superior sophistication. Truth be told, I’ve never found more reasons to say “Wow!” about Crate & Barrel before. And the Fall 2010 catalog reveals this approach boldly with stunning design statements and a refreshing repertoire of new pieces for a fresh season. Dubbed “Modern New Classics for the way we live now,” the latest collections present an aesthetic that’s not only in step with the changing mode of Atlanta, but also the looks that Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles editors champion in the magazine’s pages month after month. Below, I detail the pieces I love most:

Probably my favorite of all, the Hendrix Desk is constructed of rough-hewn reclaimed Peroba wood, black walnut, heavy-duty steel “M” legs and iron hardware.

…And the best part: the back of the desk doubles as an open shelf for all of your favorite texts. $1299.

The Shadowbox Tower is a very modern way of looking at the bookcase/display case. Made of cold-rolled steel, this artful addition boasts a hand-applied graphite finish. $899. Plus, I’m in love with the European white oak Dakota Dining Table for a handcrafted look. $1399. The all-weather wicker Captiva Chairs are $269-$329 each.

A Midcentury revival, the Paloma Sideboard is made from strips of eco-friendly peroba wood wrapped around a solid mahogany frame. $2499.

The new Walker Dining Table, shown here in Cherry, reinterprets the classic farmhouse stretch table by adding graphic lines and a powder-coated steel base plus a high-gloss top of engineered wood. It’s also available in six additional colors. $999.

I think the pattern of the Cruz Pillow is just lovely: graphic yet feminine, contemporary yet vintage-inspired—and the color palette is right on point. $70.

Part desk, part console, part dining table, the super-versatile Phoenix Work Table is made from reclaimed Brazilian telephone poles so that each has its own distinct character. The shape of the iron loop base makes this rugged piece more graceful and interesting. $1299.

A reissued classic, the Milo Classic Leather Lounge Chair revives the vision of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. It features semi-aniline leather cushions on a nickel-plated, flatbar stainless steel frame. $2499.

Tags: contemporary, Crate & Barrel, Midcentury, modern, Modern classics, new classics, reclaimed, reclaimed wood, rustic, salvaged

Stationery Reborn

July 27, 2010 in Editor Favorites, New Product, shopping by Kate | 5 comments

One might say that Christmas has come early for me this year, thanks an exciting new collaboration that I can’t wait to share with you.

I’ve been a fan of Snow & Graham, a Chicago-based producer of fine stationery, wrapping papers, calendars and other fantastic paper items, for years. In fact, when it comes time to purchase a card for a friend, I normally head straight to Sam Flax on the Westside or Paper Source in Virginia-Highland to, more often than not, find myself leaving with a fabulous new Snow & Graham product. If you’re a stationery nerd and design fanatic like myself, I’m sure you can relate. The motifs are unfailingly fresh, fashion-forward and elegant, and the paper and printing quality is always tops.

Happily, it seems that Garnet Hill shares my penchant; the company will debut a number of pretty new products featuring Snow & Graham’s signature graphic designs for the 2010 holiday season. These include sumptuous supima flannel and cotton percale bedding and cheerful doormats now, and in the future, Garnet Hill plans to extend the collaboration even further by introducing lots of additional home and fashion items with the telltale Snow & Graham touch. Even better, two of the patterns used in the current collection, Tweets and Cocoa Cups, are already my favorites. Keep an eye out for the introductions below (and more!) when the collection becomes available at garnethill.com on September 15.

Tags: bedding, christmas, Garnet Hill, holiday, home decor, Paper Source, Sam Flax, Sam Flax Art & Design, sheets, Snow & Graham, Stationery, winter

Fabulous filing

July 16, 2010 in Editor Picks, Food & Recipes, New Product by Sejal | 4 comments

I’m a big fan of Rifle Paper Co. and was excited to see them serving up beautiful new Heirloom Recipe Card Boxes. Available in two designs, the boxes are crafted over a 3-month period from salvaged woods such as sweet gum and laurel oak. Also conveniently included are dividers and adorable recipe cards. What a perfect gift for the foodie in your life! Or if you’re someone like me who has written recipes scattered all over the kitchen it’s a great (and gorgeous) way to get organized. But there’s only a limited stock, so be sure to place your order soon!

Tags: ana bond, heirloom recipe card boxes, rifle paper co

Fourth of July Inspirations

July 2, 2010 in Events, New Product, News by Brian D | 3 comments

July may have snuck up on us here at AH&L, but Perennials Fabrics has got just the thing to put us in the patriotic spirit in time for the Fourth. Their collection, “Stars, Stripes and Checks,” brings together playful patterns and fresh colors to create fabrics that are quintessentially American. Perfect for a summer at the lake or for lounging by the pool, these outdoor fabrics are soil-, mildew- and tear-resistant, and they come with a three-year warranty against fading. And with colors like Tutti Frutti, Lime Punch and Pelican, this collection is sure to evoke the spirit of America in any outdoor setting. 

To add a punch of Americana in an unexpected way, try this pillow by Karen Hilton Designs. With a classic stars and stripes motif in bold colors like hot pink and yellow, it combines a classic pattern with a dash of whimsy.

Taken at Camp Gordon right here in Atlanta, these inspiring patriotic pictures available at wisteria.com are made up by thousands of people, including military troops, arranged to show support for America’s involvement in World War I. Taken by Arthur Mole in either 1917 or 1918, these living photographs are a graphic addition to any room year round.

On display right now at dk Gallery in Marietta is a special “Fireworks” show, featuring works by artists like Lane Carlson, Michael Leidel, and Ab the Flag Man. The show, which runs through most of July, draws on inspirations of all things American.

Lance Carlson Mixed Media Works on paper

Michael Leidel “Super Soaker” Oil on canvas

Ab the Flag Man “Summer of 2010 Flag-Large” Mixed Media

 Atlanta is also getting in the spirit of the Fourth with several Independence Day celebrations all over the city:  

Fifty-five thousand runners will descend on Atlanta this Sunday for the 40th annual AJC Peachtree Road Race, the world’s largest 10K. The 6.2-mile course stretches from Buckhead to Midtown’s Piedmont Park, with live Jam While You Jog! bands featured throughout the course for both onlookers and runners to enjoy.   
Lenox Square will host the Southeast’s largest July 4th celebration with live music, a kid zone and a signature fireworks show accompanied by patriotic music.   
If you can’t make it out to Lenox Square, you can still catch the spectacular fireworks display from a number of local hotspots. For $25, Whiskey Blue at the W Hotel Atlanta Buckhead will have food and drink specials for guests looking to catch the show at 9 p.m. The Glenn Hotel Rooftop bar will also be open for guests to watch as the night sky is lit up, with $20 tickets that include two complimentary cocktails. The Mansion on Peachtree is holding an all-American barbecue buffet dinner by NEO and a fireworks viewing party from the top of the building for $75.  
Want to celebrate the fourth but not miss the big game? Following the Braves game against Florida, the sky above the stadium will explode with their very own 4th of July firework extravaganza.  
Decatur will hold its own Independence Day celebration with a Pied Piper Parade, community concert and fireworks display, all in the heart of downtown Decatur.
Centennial Park is also holding a daylong bash with children’s activities, live music featuring headliner Vertical Horizon and a choreographed fireworks display to round out the evening.

A Design Revival—In Silhouette

June 24, 2010 in Designing, Editor Favorites, New Product, shopping by Kate | 6 comments

Silhouettes by Mike Miller for West Elm

Antiques dealer and artist Mike Miller recently debuted a new designer collection of pillows and wall decor for West Elm—comprising generic silhouettes of pets, people in motion and graphic shapes—that is generating a tremendous amount of buzz. Shoppers and design fanatics are already clamoring for them, but the silhouette itself is nothing novel at all.

They say everything old is new again—and in the case of the silhouette, the Mike Miller collection is just one mark of its vehement revival. While this decoration has loads of graphic modern appeal, the silhouette as an art form—and an affectionate way to capture the likeness of a loved one—has been around for centuries. For a thorough rundown on this long-lived art, Country Living produced a superb story on its history in 2009 that has since been adapted into a slide show at countryliving.com.

A collection of antique silhouettes. Image courtesy of Country Living magazine.

True antique silhouettes are always precious finds at antique stores and flea markets, but there are a number of resources for customized versions with the promise of becoming modern-day keepsakes. I find them oh-so charming. The accompanying sentiment is always a special one and all of these examples would make incredible gifts. I’ve included a few of my favorites below. Click on each picture to learn more:

Lucky Me Beads