On a recent online shopping trip to find the perfect gift for my cousin’s bridal shower, I came across this peacock porcelain dinnerware. Since my ancestors are from India, I know I may be a bit partial to anything reminiscent of the country, but these gilded beauties from Anthropologie are too exquisite not to share. And their gold trim gives them an extra touch of class. I just hope my cousin won’t mind hand washing her dishes!
Add comment March 4th, 2010
As I looked out my window yesterday, watching yet another round of snow blanket the neighborhood, I couldn’t help thinking how it was so attuned to my own decorating preferences. Though you won’t find an all-white room in my house, I’m invariably drawn to all-white furnishings. I find that a single piece in an otherwise color-splashed space is often the perfect foil.
Happily, it seems I’m not alone in my penchant; I’m seeing all-white pieces at practically every turn, including a few of my current favorites below from Baker, Haute House and–right here in Buckhead–a favorite go-to spot, Pieces. Best of all, these designs aren’t as seasonal as the white stuff outside my front door. They’re a perfect fit any time of year.
Lattice Bedside Table by Baker
Gramercy Banquet by Haute House
White Porcelain Chandelier from Pieces
2 comments March 3rd, 2010
Lately, I’ve really been getting into rustic metal pendant lights. And there’s just something about the antique sheen and organic shapes of these that feel in such perfect balance, their shining botanical forms giving new meaning to the term “gold leaf.” Here are a few of my favorites I’ve seen hanging around town:
Bradley-Hughes makes a stellar line of custom lighting that includes a striking hand-forged iron fixture dubbed the “Marley.” Designers can get this French gold-finished beauty at Bradley-Hughes’ new ADAC showroom, and those in the retail market can also pop over to Pieces on Roswell Road and purchase the same fixture for $3995.
Chattanooga, Tennessee-based Stray Dog Designs (available locally through Verde Home) may be best known for its quirky take on the ubiquitous papier-mâché bird figurine, but the company also designs a fabulous line of lighting that includes the artisan-crafted “Clay Crouch Ceiling Fixture,” a regal combo of recycled tin and antiqued mirror that, at just $410, would be perfect for a foyer or small space.
The Delaware River Trading Company, otherwise known as DRTC Studio, is a wonderful place to find that ideal mix of contemporary and transitional—from Blu Dot Real Good Chairs to Bungalow 5 accent furniture. I fell for this chic, yet simple, antique gold leaf “Flowering Lotus Pendant” by designer Jamie Young—a beautiful botanical design at an affordable $225.
Add comment February 9th, 2010
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."
1 comment February 3rd, 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!
Add comment January 20th, 2010
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