For complete details, go to the official Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Christmas House website.

Since it’s almost spring (therefore I need a house project), I have decided to paint 75 percent of the interior of my house. I owe a debt of gratitude to designer Amy Morris for the color inspiration stolen right off the walls of the bedroom she did at AH&L‘s 2009 Christmas House. The paint color, Amazing Gray by Sherwin-Williams, was my favorite in the entire Christmas House. I am going to try something different with the chair rails and crown mouldings, though—rather than painting them a different shade than the walls, I am going to paint them the same color, but with varying finishes, eggshell to gloss, to create definition. I can’t wait to see it all finished!

1. Clinton Smith – Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix by Phoenix
2. Rachel Cardina Lasserre – For Emma, Forever Ago by Bon Iver
3. Kate Abney – I and Love and You by The Avett Brothers
4. Heather J. Paper – The Essential Leonard Cohen by Leonard Cohen

What albums are you listening to at the moment? Let us know!

The first one was designed by Amy Morris and, not surprisingly, was a winner in our 2009 Bath Contest. From the moment I laid eyes on it, I’ve been obsessed with adding a fabulous mirror and chandelier to my own master bath. Amy found this 19th-century French mirror at Foxglove Antiques and the chandelier at Edgar-Reeves. So, when the time comes, guess where I’ll be starting my search for the perfect pieces?

 

Next on my wish list is a bathroom like the one in architect Keith Summerour‘s Meriwether county residence. A soaking tub flanked by soft lighting, the rug underfoot, a spectacular view–this is my idea of the perfect bath in a country retreat. (Just one small detail: I’ll have to buy my place in the country first.) 

 

Last but not least, I’d replicate the powder room Mimi Williams created in her Highlands getaway in a heartbeat. I love her expect-the-unexpected design point of view. What’s more, I’m a big advocate of decorating with personal style and this mirror made of wine barrel staves is, if you’ll pardon the pun, a reflection of my appreciation for fine wine.

These are just a few of my faves. What are some of the AH&L baths you’ve liked best?

The 2009 Christmas House designers have been announced, and we couldn’t be more excited about the incredible talents who will be designing this year’s Christmas House rooms! The exceptional architecture of the William T. Baker-designed New England shake-and-stone-style home on West Wesley Road is sure to provide ample inspiration, as well. The 35th-annual Christmas House, which benefits the Alliance Children’s Theatre, will be open for tours November 14 through December 6, with Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles‘ official preview party scheduled for November 13. If you’d like to become a Christmas House sponsor, volunteer, or have questions about the show house or ticketing, e-mail AH&L Publisher Gina Christman at gchristman@atlantahomesmag.com.

THE 2009 ATLANTA HOMES & LIFESTYLES CHRISTMAS HOUSE DESIGNERS

Bob Brown, Robert Brown Interior Design
Design Galleria Kitchen & Bath StudioÂ
Susan Ferrier, McAlpine, Booth & Ferrier Interiors
Barbara Heath, The Mercantile
Hermes of Paris
Barbara Howard, Marshall Howard
Phoebe Howard, Mrs. Howard
Bill Hudgins, Lush Life Home & Garden
Suzanne Kasler, Suzanne Kasler Interiors
Amy Morris, Amy D. Morris Interiors
John Oetgen, John Oetgen Design
Jared Paul, Jared Paul Interiors
Jimmy Stanton, Stanton Home Furnishings
Sara Steinfeld, Sara Steinfeld Ltd.
Courtney & Randy Tilinski, Bungalow Classic
Beth Webb, Beth Webb Interiors
Mark Williams, Mark Williams Design Associates
Mimi Williams, Mimi Williams Interiors
Special Holiday Gift Shop Presented by Boxwoods Gardens & Gifts

Stay tuned for more in the weeks to come, and look out for AH&L‘s official Christmas House program in the November 2009 issue.