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Where the spirit does not work with the hand there is no art.
~Leonardo da Vinci

Friday, December 19, 2014

Atlanta Holiday Home... 2014

A week away from Christmas and I am realizing that the last post I did was from the springtime... Oh, goodness!  It has been an amazing year as a new mom, but I realize as I write this (not that I haven't been aware over the past 11 months) that my time is fleeting... My baby girl comes first and that's the way it should be.  So, my blog has suffered, but here's to new year's resolutions and the hope to #1 write more... and #2 continue to be inspired by amazing design... well, at least the second part shouldn't be a problem!  

A few weeks ago I did find an hour to slip away and glide through Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Home for the Holidays designer showhouse & marketplace.  Unusual for a showhouse, photos were permitted, so I snapped some of my favorite designs.  Here's a look, through my eyes... Enjoy.

... And a very Merry Christmas to all!   

Holiday Home 2014Home for the Holidays

Design by B.D. Jeffries

Design by B.D. Jeffries

Design by B.D. Jeffries

Living Room by Susan Ferrier of McAlpine, Booth & Ferrier

Living Room by Susan Ferrier of McAlpine, Booth & Ferrier

Breakfast Room (detail) by Mark Williams Design Associates

Dining Room by Beth Webb Interiors

Dining Room by Beth Webb Interiors

Entry and Stairhalls by Liz Williams Interiors

Entry and Stairhalls by Liz Williams Interiors

Master Bedroom by Michel Boyd of Smith Boyd Interiors

Master Bedroom by Michel Boyd of Smith Boyd Interiors

Master Bedroom detail by Michel Boyd of Smith Boyd Interiors

Master Bedroom by Michel Boyd of Smith Boyd Interiors

Master Sitting Area by Michel Boyd of Smith Boyd Interiors

Master Sitting Area by Michel Boyd of Smith Boyd Interiors

Gallery style corridor off Master Bedroom

Oil painting detail

Ladies Retreat by The Mercantile
Ladies Retreat by The Mercantile

Ladies Retreat Bath by The Mercantile

Detail of upholstered wall

Wonderful upholstered wall and stair details

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

McAlpine + Ferrier = Poetry & Humor







Design ADAC Keynote Presentation
Architect Bobby McAlpine & Interior Designer Susan Ferrier of McAlpine, Booth & Ferrier 




I could have sat in the ADAC Presentation Room all day, lowly lit with a slide show of gorgeous, calming photography of a delicious body of work, accompanied by a poetic, yet humorous banter between Bobby McAlpine and Susan Ferrier.  Speaking during this busy week of Design ADAC, the work projected on the four large screens was of the pair’s latest book: Art of the House: Reflections on Design. 


Bobby & Susan didn’t plainly talk about their projects rather the talk began with a poem that Bobby read, saying that it reminded him of Susan… And that is how the conversation unfolded.  Susan asking questions to Bobby.  Bobby reading passages from the poem in question form to Susan. 

Here is a bit of their “conversation”:

Susan: “I hope to discover myself… always fun, dynamic, and propelled forward… to look at things with a sense of humor.”

Bobby (on shopping with Susan): “It is a sport; we’re practically athletes… We’re like a two-headed dragon… We are a great pairing.”

Susan (on her partnership w/ Bobby): “You are the sky; I am the Earth and the water is in between.”

Bobby (on discovering the world through driving with his mother): “I could read the world in the size of [my mother’s] eyes.”

Bobby (on designing furniture): “How does someone look in it?” 

Susan: “What piece of furniture would you be?”  Bobby: “A chair.”


Monday, December 23, 2013

A bit of Charlie Brown Bling!



Personally, a bit of Charlie Brown is needed each and every Christmas.  It is a reminder of the true meaning of this time of year, a reminder of what we are celebrating.  Along with the classic film are the classic tunes from Vince Guaraldi... Tunes that I never seem to tire of, tunes that continue to carry my mind to a relaxed disposition.  This past weekend my Italian and I listened to these tunes once again, but this time performed live in a local East Atlanta spot, while the film played on the stage's backdrop... We both got that warm, fuzzy feeling listening to the familiar jazz tunes.  And the images of A Charlie Brown Christmas are simply magic... What a glorious site to be surrounded by Christmas trees of all colors, shapes and sizes... Purples, pinks, reds and golds (even though the most perfect tree was pitiful at first glance).  

With a little love it sparkled... And so, with that comes the inspiration behind these images which all convey a bit of Bling!

Merry Christmas !!!

Heather Ceiling Light in Hand Rubbed Antique Brass by Aerin, Circa Lighting


Labrador Blue Pearl Natural Stone from Antolini

Dolce & Gabbana RTW SS 2014

Dolce & Gabbana RTW SS 2014




Theme & Variations Decorative Plate No. 39 by Fornasetti

"My Lamp" Chandelier with Venetian Glass Tubes from Nella Vetrina

Faceted Terrariums by West Elm

Diaspro Rosso Natural Stone from Antolini

Dolce & Gabbana RTW SS 2014

Elle Decor Holiday Imagery

East Hampton Point, in Mulberry, Silk Area Rug Designed by Joseph La Piana for Patterson Flynn Martin
 

Dolce & Gabbana RTW SS 2014

Rose Christmas Tree Blanket from Ferm Living

Deep Coral Deco Dot Sheet Set from Serena & Lily

Poppy Mosaic Mirror from Serena & Lily

Jasper Onyx Natural Stone from Antolini

Anatolia Side Table from Anthropologie

Dolce & Gabbana RTW SS 2014

Mirrored Fireplace Screen from Neimen Marcus

Multi-colored Glass Globes from Serena & Lily

Calcite Crystal Lamp Base from Anthropologie

Holiday Mantel imagery by Belle Fleur NY

Shadowy Arm Chair by Moroso

"Voo Doo" Black Crystal Chandelier by Nella Vetrina


Jewel Bouquet by Belle Fleur NY