My favorite architect
on Nov 19, 2009 in Stan Dixon I just received my December issue of Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, and although I normally do not post about articles from the current issue (what's the fun in that- everyone should get to experience them first hand in the magazine), I could not re...

Seeking bathtub advice
on Nov 16, 2009 in bathtub Perhaps it is because my mother was English, but I have always had a love for baths and bathtubs. When I spent a month in England in '97, touring the great stately homes around the countryside, I was quite at home with all of the country hotels that...

My Favorite Showhouse
on Nov 14, 2009 in Christmas House I am a huge fan of the holidays, and the way that I start to get into the spirit of the holiday season is with the Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles Christmas House. Every year, a beautiful home is selected, the Southeast's most talented designers are e...

Looking back, and looking forward
on Nov 10, 2009 in Things That Inspire Image via Veranda, photography by Tria GiovanWhen I started my blog 2 1/2 years ago, I had no clue where it would take me. I saw it is a private scrap book, a place to organize my thoughts, a place to write. I remember very clearly registering for...

One of my favorite things
on Nov 8, 2009 in favorite things Rose Tarlow People are often surprised to find out that I do not enjoy shopping for fabric, given my love for all things interior design related. I am fully aware of the beauty that a lovely fabric adds to a room, and think that the selection of the right fabri...

A 'Things That Inspire' Interview
on Nov 4, 2009 in interview A sneak peek of a vignette from the favorite room in my houseRecently, I found a wonderful new blog with a beautiful name: Verdigris Vie. The name was inspired by the rich green patina that forms on certain metals. As Vitania (the author) writes on...

A 'Things That Inspire' Interview
on Nov 4, 2009 in interview A sneak peek of a vignette from the favorite room in my houseRecently, I found a wonderful new blog with a beautiful name: Verdigris Vie. The name was inspired by the rich green patina that forms on certain metals. As Vitania (the author) writes on...

Nancy Corzine
on Nov 3, 2009 in Nancy Corzine When I first moved to Atlanta twelve years ago, I hired an interior design firm and was assigned to a young designer. Although I can't remember her name, I am still grateful to her for pushing me to be more tailored, and convincing me to focus on us...

Nancy Corzine
on Nov 3, 2009 in Nancy Corzine When I first moved to Atlanta twelve years ago, I hired an interior design firm and was assigned to a young designer. Although I can't remember her name, I am still grateful to her for pushing me to be more tailored, and convincing me to focus on us...

Inspirational Design: an interview with Joe Niermann of Niermann Weeks
on Nov 2, 2009 in inspirational design Neirmann Weeks I have always had a love for furniture and lighting, and am very aware of the role that quality construction, scale, and proportion play in creating a piece of furniture that will last for generations. One of my favorite lines of furniture and ligh...