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ANNMASHBURN

Her husband, Sid, owns one of the top men’s clothingshops in the country, located at Atlanta’s Westside UrbanMarket. And in early June, Ann Mashburn literally tookher place next to him, having opened her own clothingstore just a few doors down.

Her namesake shop, she says, is an “edited collection ofthings I love. There are wonderful clothes in this city andlots of places to find them. This is simply my point ofview, reflecting my experience as an editor and all myyears at fashion magazines.”

Her fashion résumé, in fact, includes experience at Vogue,where she worked for Polly Mellon—whom Ann stillcounts as an important fashionmentor. “She was my very firstboss in New York and the great-est fashion influence in my life,”Ann says, “and actually one of thegreatest personal influences, aswell. She was the fashion editorof Vogue, and I loved and hatedher enormously.”

So what was the impetus forthis venture? Ann gives much ofthe credit to her five daughters,ranging in age from 9 to 20. “Likeit or not, we have a family busi-ness. But with five girls, we areway more interested in women’sfashion in this house,” says Ann.“They kept saying ‘Mom, comeon. You have to do this.’ ”

Ann hopes that her store isthe female counterpoint to herhusband’s. “We are very similar

in our tastes, perhaps owing to the fact that we grew uptogether, in a way; we met in New York at age 23. Bothshops are just edited collections of what we love andthink wonderful. Either we find it or we make it.”

But, she’s quick to add, Ann Mashburn is about per-sonal style more than fashion. “It’s not about beauty; it’sabout confidence and style. I want people to feel goodabout how they look, help them create their own style.” It’sno diΩerent from the lessons she’s taught her own girls.

MY HOME REFLECTS…love and conflict, a busy housewhere we are all learning to love each other better.

I GET MY BEST INSPIRATION…

when I am trapped behind the wheel of a car while fetch-ing my daughters.MY FASHION SENSE OF STYLE IS

BEST DESCRIBED AS...great (I hope). I have a few diΩer-ent styles, I would say, that allkind of work for me. THE ACCESSORY I WON’T LEAVE

HOME WITHOUT IS…my phone.IF YOU LOOKED IN MY CLOSET,

YOU’D SEE...a mess.MY FAVORITE WAY TO ENTERTAIN

AT HOME…doesn’t matter aslong as they are friends andfamily—and will eat what I setbefore them, happily. I amkeen on compliments!THE ONE BEAUTY PRODUCT I CAN’T

LIVE WITHOUT IS…my MasonPearson hairbrush.

Proving that her passion for fashion runs deep, this local tastemaker opens an eponymous boutique

THE HOUSE THAT ANNE

MASHBURN SHARES WITH HER

HUSBAND, SID, AND THEIR FIVE

DAUGHTERS, IS A TRUE FAMILY

HOME. PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE

MASHBURN CHILDREN GRACE

THE WALLS IN THE FAMILY ROOM.

OPPOSITE: ANNE MASHBURN AT

HOME. HER SENSE OF STYLE IS

EVIDENT IN HER WELL-EDITED

SELECTIONS—EVERYTHING FROM

CLOTHING TO FURNITURE.

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THE ONE PLACE IN ATLANTA

I ALWAYS TAKE GUESTS IS…

our shop, Sid Mashburn. I am very proud.MY SIGNATURE FRAGRANCE

IS…Annick Goutal Eaud’Hadrien and Jo Malone Ver-bena; I switch between them. MY FAVORITE MUSEUMS ARE…

The Metropolitan Museum ofArt, for its grandeur, and theFrick—and the Louvre andd’Orsay, of course. WHEN I GET AN UNEXPECTED DAY

TO MYSELF…I can’t imagine!THE PERSON I LOOK UP TO MOST

IS…lately, my girls’ pianoteacher, Arleen Wood. I havemet few people in my life whoare as full as she.MY SIGNATURE COLOR IS…navyblue. I am crazy for anythingnautical with stripes.THE CAR I DRIVE IS…a black station wagon.

MY LATEST FASHION DISCOVERY

IS…a wonderful shoe companythat makes the most fabulousballet flats; they’re classic, well-priced and have no labels—perfect. It’s Pretty Ballerinasfrom London and Montreal.THE PLACE I LOVE TO TRAVEL

IS…anywhere in Europe.

WHAT MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW

ABOUT ME IS…I am incrediblyimpatient (though there are sixpeople who live with me whoare very clear on that fact).THE FIRST THING I SEE WHEN I

WAKE UP IS…Sid.MY SUNDAY ROUTINE…

is church, sports, homework and family dinner.MY PROUDEST PROFESSIONAL

MOMENT CAME WHEN…the en-gagement article written up inSid’s hometown paper listedme as “the fashion editor ofVogue.” I was the assistant tothe fashion editor.

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FAVORI∏ES A∏ HOMEFAVORITE TABLE LINENS: My well-worn Pierre Deux cloth napkinsthat we have used at every mealfor 20-plus years; they are full ofhappy memories and a few stainsFAVORITE FASHION DESIGNER:

I don’t have one but I think Miuccia Prada is brilliant FAVORITE DINNERWARE: I havebeautiful Gien red toile plateswith bugs on themFAVORITE FLOWER: PeonyFAVORITE MUSIC: Anything mygirls play on the piano FAVORITE WINE: I don’t have a fa-vorite; I am not the least bit picky FAVORITE ARTISANAL FOOD:

Pleasant Ridge cheese from Wisconsin—and anything AnneQuatrano cooksFAVORITE ARTIST: Henri RousseauFAVORITE FURNITURE STYLE: French FAVORITE ARCHITECTURAL STYLE:

Anything in Paris

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clockwise from top left A labelfrom Ann Mashburn’s newboutique. Her husband’snamesake shop, which is justa few doors down from herown at Atlanta’s WestsideUrban Market. Ann Mashburnreturning home. PrettyBallerinas, one of her latestfashion finds.

ANN MASHBURN IS ABOUT PERSONAL STYLE

MORE THAN FASHION. “IT’S NOT ABOUT BEAUTY;

IT’S ABOUT CONFIDENCE AND STYLE. I WANT

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PRIZEWINNER

MEET THE HOMEOWNERS Ed Johnson is a leader of an Atlanta-based corporation and travels frequently for work, so he re-quested the convenience of resort-like amenities in hismaster bathroom. Cathy, a CPA by trade, is an active stay-at-home mom who helps keep their four children—two girlsand two boys—engaged in activities around the clock.THEIR STYLE The Johnsons’ look is traditional but—at thesame time—serene, simple and understated. Designer Bar-bara Heath took these fundamental desires and injected thefreshness of new products and ideas while melding their mas-culine and feminine preferences into one harmonious look.

FAVORITE FEATURE While Cathy favors the elegance of her cus-tom vanity, Ed was particular about the jetted soaking tub.“He had recent back surgery, so he insisted on a therapeuticJacuzzi tub. I picked out a few options and made him go tothe showrooms to sit in and try them all,” Cathy laughs. Theshower, which they both adore, features Ed’s favorite rainshowerhead, which he discovered at Reynolds Plantation. THEIR BEST ADVICE “Look at lots of homes and lots of bath-rooms, and save several pictures of what you like,” says Cathy.“Take plenty of notes; that way, a skilled designer can help youcombine your favorite things in a way that works for you.”

For their newly built home on the edge of a North Atlanta country club, homeowners Ed and Cathy Johnson called upon the deft design instincts of The Mercantile’s Barbara Heath

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CREATIVE COMPROMISETO STRIKE A BALANCE BETWEEN

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THE PERFECT PIECE“Cathy and I shopped for antiques together andloved one buffet we found at Scott’s. My cabinetmaker studies the production of English antiques,so he was able to recreate a vanity inspired bythat very buffet, right down to the casters. Thecustom design allowed us to hide things likeplumbing that we wouldn’t have been able to withan actual antique.” Custom vanity by Brian Young,

Nottingham Antiques, 44 Bennett St. NW, Atlanta

30309. (404) 352-1890; nottinghamantiques.com

RESORT QUALITY“I wanted to give them a sense of luxury, as if theywere at a wonderful resort. An in-shower bench,hand-held sprayer at the tub and a tilt-glass panelin the shower are a few of these conveniences.The husband also loved the rain showerheads atReynolds Plantation, so the couple tracked downthe exact style for their master bath.” Michael S.

Smith For Country showerhead P214400-00 for

Kallista, available through Ferguson Enterprises,

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A PROPER MIX“It’s funny to mix the word ‘efficient’ with ‘luxury,’but the two things have been incorporated here—as with the vanity. One side stores the wife’scosmetics and the other provides locked storagefor her personal treasures.”

HIDDEN LAIR“The husband’s water closet backs up to his homeoffice and, as we were paneling that room, we sawa great opportunity to turn one of those panels intoa secret passage. Before, he had to walk all theway around the house and through the masterbedroom to get to it; now, it’s right at his fingertips.”

HER FAVORITE HUE“Blue is almost a universal favorite, and it is thewife’s favorite, but getting the right shade of blueis more difficult. The Murano glass lamps and artby Elizabeth Stockton were the catalysts thatbrought the neutral scheme together. We used avery, very pale blue on the ceiling, which feelsvery serene.” All art and accessories available

through The Mercantile, 1430 Dresden Dr., Suite

B-100, Atlanta 30319. (404) 816-0060;

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SEE RESOURCES, BACK OF BOOK.

STYLISH MUST-HAVESOn the ceiling:

Breath of Fresh Air,Benjamin Moore. Heathmixed this pale blue with

three parts white.

GLAMOROUS TOUCHES DECORATIVE ACCENTS FROM THE MERCANTILE, LIKECUT-CRYSTAL CANISTERS, CONTRIBUTETO THE COMFORTABLE FEELING OF THISLUXURIOUSLY SPACIOUS BATHROOM.THE SWAROVSKI CHANDELIER CAMEFROM THE DINING ROOM OF THE JOHN-SONS’ FORMER HOME. ALL ACCESSORIESAVAILABLE AT THE MERCANTILE.

STYLISH MUST-HAVESGlass knobs with nickel accents from

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MEET THE HOMEOWNERS Catherine Cocke, a designer at MussoDesign Group, and her husband, Byron, took on an ambi-tious renovation to a one-story Mid-century modern homeoriginally designed by a Frank Lloyd Wright protégé. Theytransformed it into a California modern-inspired retreat toaccommodate their growing family, including three kidsunder the age of five. THEIR STYLE Catherine is the design guru in the duo, with a pas-sion for all genres of design. “I am clean-modern or transitionalat heart,” she says, “but I really enjoy an eclectic mix. I’m alwaysup for a challenge; I think that’s what keeps things interesting.”

FAVORITE FEATURE “I couldn’t do without the custom Coriantub,” Catherine says. “The kids and I love bathing in there;there’s nothing like taking a long, hot bath at the end of theday. It’s so spacious, almost like a small swimming pool.”Byron, on the other hand, is smitten with the open showerand its high-performance rain showerheads.THEIR BEST ADVICE “Take your time, and be sure that you haveall your materials before you begin,” says Catherine. “Have afew samples shipped from the quarry, especially if you’re usingnatural stone. I also think spending extra on that special itemthat will make or break your bathroom is so worthwhile.”

Taking advantage of lush outdoor views, Catherine and Byron Cocke have createdthe modern sanctuary of their dreams in a historic Atlanta suburb

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SLEEK SURFACES WHITE-LACQUER CABINETRY AND SIMPLE CORIAN COUNTERTOPSPROVIDE THE PATH OF LEAST RESISTANCE IN THIS VISUALLY STREAMLINED SPACE.CABINETRY BY CUSTOM TRIM HOMES, 5221 PALMERO CT., SUITE 204, BUFORD30518. (404) 324-0313; CUSTOMTRIMHOMES.COM. COUNTERTOPS BY TODDCOLLINS AT MARMI NATURAL STONE, 5433 GOSHEN SPRINGS RD., NORCROSS30093. (770) 921-7601; MARMISTONE.COM

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THE SHAPE OF THINGS“[Architect] Scott West was instrumental increating the rectilinear shapes found on the tub,vanity, shower troughs and windows. The vanitywas meant to float, so you could walk around theback of it. In the end, I pushed it against the wallto get that upper cabinet storage, but its shapestill works to elongate the room.”

MARVELOUS MARBLE“I knew an enormous amount of tile would beneeded to fill the space, so whatever I found hadto be very classic, large in scale and add a lot ofinterest. I kept coming back to this marblebecause it was such a pure white with vivid graycontrasting veins running through it. I orderedseveral samples to ensure that the entire batchhad the same pattern and clarity.”

SPACIOUS SOAK“I wanted a two-person tub, and I love the sleeklook of a rectangle. But, once the room started tocome together, I realized that it was going to takea massive one to anchor the space. I found aKohler undermount tub that was really big andcomfortable, and had the tub surround customfabricated from Corian. It ended up being a lotless expensive than some freestanding tubs I hadlooked at and was super-comfortable, too.”

WARM WELCOME“We put a thermal break in the large storefrontwindow, which keeps it really well insulated, so it’sactually pretty cozy to use the shower. Andbecause of the radiant-heated floors, we are ableto warm the space without having to blast tons offorced air in the winter. I love having toasty floorsthroughout the bathroom.”

SMART ART“The six-foot floating wall [which fronts the masterclosets] was Scott’s idea; it makes the room openand airy while the art niches make it feel kind oflike a gallery. I pushed the depths of the niches asfar back as I could to make room for largesculptures, and we added a broad opening for a30x40-inch painting.”

SEE RESOURCES, BACK OF BOOK.

CLEAR VIEW A PAIR OF SLIDING-GLASS DOORS,PLUS A 10X10-FOOT STOREFRONT GLASS WIN-DOW AND ARCHITECTURAL SKYLIGHT, CREATE AFEELING OF BEING ENSCONCED BY GLASS. JUSTBEYOND, TREES FORM A HEDGE OF PRIVACY FOREVEN THE MOST MODEST USERS.

STYLISH MUST-HAVESHoned Calcutta Luna marble from WalkerZanger was chosen for its vivid contrast of

pure white and gray. 791 Miami Cir. NE,

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MEET THE HOMEOWNERS After their daughters left for college,empty nesters Ron and Claudia GriΩin downsized to asmaller home. But the couple found their new bathroom cold,cavernous and impersonal. Ron, a senior oΩicer for a Fortune10 company, works 80 hours per week so he wanted a bath-room that was highly eΩicient. Claudia, a homemaker, waslooking for the ultimate space in which to relax and unwind.THEIR STYLE Although the GriΩins lean toward traditionalstyle, designer Gunter R. Sprang gave them a warm modernrenovation that was a departure from their normal proclivi-ties—a work of art in its own right for these avid collectors.

FAVORITE FEATURE Both love the built-in television and soundsystem, which allows Ron to catch up on CNN during hismorning shower and Claudia to watch her favorite programswhile enjoying a soak in the tub. THEIR BEST ADVICE “Throw out your preconceived notionsabout how a bath should look,” says Ron. “Think about whatyou really want in your space and how to expand upon it, thenfind someone creative who takes pride in the details.” AddsClaudia: “This bath was kind of a leap of faith, but Guntermade a 3-D model of how the space would turn out. When Isaw that, I knew it would be perfect for us.”

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RUGGED WALLS SPLIT-FACE TRAVERTINETILE ADDS WARMTH AND TEXTURE TO THEWALLS, WHILE ITS UNDULATING PATTERNMIMICS THE INSET SNAKING SHELF AS WELLAS THE ELABORATE CURVES ELSEWHERE INTHE ROOM. “IF YOU TAKE A MONOCHRO-MATIC APPROACH, YOU MUST WORK WITHTEXTURE AND FORM,” NOTES SPRANG. “ADDITIONAL COLORS WOULD CREATECHAOS, AND THAT’S THE LAST THING YOUWANT IN A BATHROOM.” AVAILABLE AT G&LMARBLE, 129 ARMOUR DR. NE, ATLANTA30324. (404) 261-7444; GLMARBLE.COM(b

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FRESH FOCAL POINT“Many designers place a tub in front of a window,but people are closing the shades. The bathroomis a room of privacy; with the curves, I tried tocreate coziness in a space that didn’t feel soexposed.”

CARPATHIAN ELM VENEERS“A burled veneer is neither horizontal nor vertical;it’s neutral, so what dominates is the shape I gaveto the cabinet. Here, I bought twice as muchveneer as needed to get the perfect pattern, linedup the pieces and book-matched them so youdon’t see a repetition.”

TAILORED STORAGE“Every drawer is customized, and his and hersides are very, very different. I asked thehomeowners to put everything they used intobaskets, and then I customized the interiors of thedrawers to fit them. An appliance garage concealsthings like the electric toothbrush, shaver andradio clock, and keeps the countertops clean and clutter-free.”

SCULPTURAL CEILINGS“The ceilings in the room were 10 feet high, so webuilt three soffits in multi-layers to bring down theheight. With the soffits, we cut through the ceilinglike a sky. If you think about the sky, clouds openup and all of a sudden you see a blue sky and it’sexciting. The layers make it interesting.”

HIGH-TECH LUXURIES“The television is applied to the back of a doorthat opens into a closet with a mirror on the otherside you’d never know it was there. Integratedspeakers let the homeowner watch the newsduring his morning shower.”

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JIM MELOY, CKD – PRESIDENT OF KITCHEN & BATH CONCEPTS President of the design/build companyKitchen & Bath Concepts, Jim Meloy, CKD,has more than 35 years experience creating

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LENIA PILKONIS, CKD, CBD, ASID, CAPS, IDEC -INDEPENDENT DESIGNER AT P3 INTERIORS, LLCBased in Villa Rica, Lenia Pilkonis is a regis-tered interior designer, certified kitchen/bathdesigner and certified aging-in-place special-ist who concentrates on kitchen, bath, resi-dential and small commercial projects. She isa member of the National Kitchen & BathAssociation and American Society of InteriorDesigners as well as the Interior Design Ed-ucator’s Council. Pilkonis has won multiple

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FISHER & PAYKEL’S LATEST DISHDRAWER COM-PLETES THE COMPANY’S NEW MODULAR

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KITCHEN + BATH NEWS>> After fewer than two years in business, kitchen showroomSCIC Atlanta is expanding and will double the size of its space in Midtown Atlanta. SCIC Atlanta, 855 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta 30308.(404) 975-4320; scicatlanta.com>> Buckhead Kitchens of Distinction has added a second show-room in Roswell. Aptly named Complete Kitchens of Roswell, itoΩers Italian and American cabinetry. Complete Kitchens of Roswell, 30E. Crossville Rd., Suite 140-A, Roswell 30075. (404) 846-5823.>> Fusion Design Group on Miami Circle is growing. Welcomeaboard Lee Woodall, CKD, as well as interior designer GeorgeTaylor and architect Gary Tilson. Fusion Design Group, 800 MiamiCircle, Suite 100, Atlanta 30324. (404) 262-1547.>> Premier Surfaces in Alpharetta will continue to fabricate gran-ite, quartz and stainless steel surfaces but has added Revelle, Dexand Craft-Art Wood Tops to its everyday lineup. Premier Surfaces,845 McFarland Pkwy., Alpharetta 30004. (770) 475-0004; premiersurfaces.com>> Sherle Wagner plumbing and fixtures are now on display atEuropean Sink Atlanta, where they are sold exclusively in themetro area. European Sink Atlanta, 2655 Buford Hwy., Atlanta 30324. (404) 936-0512; europeansinkatlanta.com

>> The 2008/2009 Sub-Zero/WOLF International and Regionaldesign awards were held in May at The Breakers in Palm Beach—and Atlanta was well represented. Congratulations to RobinPittman of Design Galleria Kitchen & Bath Studio for placingthird of all entries worldwide in the International Kitchen DesignContest. Congratulations also goes to the collaborative eΩort ofDawn Bennett Architect (404-384-1142), Karen Ferguson of Harri-son Design Associates (404-365-7760) and Shirley McFarlane, CKD,of Fusion Design Group (404 262-1547) for their winning project inthe Regional category.

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STYLEIN MAY, ATLANTA HOMES & LIFESTYLESSPONSORED A LUXURY LIVING SHOW AT

PHIPPS PLAZA. PRESENTED BY GEORGIA NAT-URAL GAS AND SPONSORED BY B98.5 FM,

GLOBAL IMPORTS BMW AND PHIPPS PLAZA,THIS LIVING KITCHEN WAS THE ANCHOR FORA SERIES OF COOKING CLASSES AND EVENTS

MAY 6-9, THEN REMAINED IN THE MALL FORVIEWING THE REST OF THE MONTH.

WHILE THE KITCHEN IS ANCHORED BY CLASSIC DESIGN PRINCIPLES, A UNIQUE MIX OF MATERIALS AND FINISHES GIVES IT A FRESHVERVE. KITCHEN DESIGNERS MICHAEL BELL AND PAUL CASTELL, WITH INTERIOR DESIGNER GRETCHEN EDWARDS, SELECTED A WAL-NUT FINISH FOR THE KITCHEN ISLAND; AN EXOTIC MOTHER OF PEARL QUARTZITE WAS CHOSEN FOR THE ISLAND. THE WALL CABI-NETRY FEATURES A LIGHT CREAM-COLORED PAINTED FINISH WITH A PEWTER GLAZE AND IS ACCENTED WITH CALACATTA FANTASTICOHONED MARBLE AND SHINY MOSAIC GLASS TILES. INTEGRATED REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER UNITS BY VIKING ARE BALANCED AT THEOTHER END OF THE KITCHEN BY GLASS-FRONT DISPLAY CABINETS. FLORAL DESIGN BY LUSH LIFE HOME & GARDEN, (404) 841-9661; LUSHLIFEHOMEGARDEN.COM. ALL ACCESSORIES, WILLIAMS-SONOMA, PHIPPS PLAZA.

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DREAMKITCHEN 2010WE DIDN’T CALL IT A DREAM KITCHEN FOR NOTHING. AFTER ALL, IT WAS CONSTRUCTED IN THEHEART OF PHIPPS PLAZA—IN JUST TWO NIGHTS!—WHILE MOST OF ATLANTA WAS SLEEPING

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WATER WORLDToday’s kitchens are all about the mix.Here, a contemporary faucet byHansgrohe is a nice juxtaposition to thekitchen’s traditional cabinetry.

NOW YOU SEE IT...The appliance garage is not only aperfect spot for this KitchenAid mixer,but also any array of small appliances.The microwave below it is by Viking.

TRAY CHICAn undermount single-bowl stainlesssteel sink by Julien features both aremovable colander and a bottom grid(ideal for drying fine glasses).

SEAMLESS STYLEBell Custom Cabinetry’s detailing is bothstylish and functional. Here, a hiddenstorage compartment doubles as an architectural element when closed.

HIDE AND SEEKMore hidden storage puts most-usedingredients and spices within arm’sreach. Le Creuset cookware fromWilliams-Sonoma. Range, Viking.

STACK IT UPDeep drawers allow for optimal storageof plates and other dishware. Removableand interchangable pegs allow forpersonal customization.

STONE STORYCalacatta Fantastico honed marble was specified for the counters andbacksplashes that flank the range.Cappuccino machine, Williams-Sonoma.

GLASS ACTMedici Mosaics’ Bellini Glass waschosen as a focal point for the areabehind the range. Available throughA & S Marble and Granite Imports.

IN PLAIN SIGHTThere’s no need for frequently useditems to be hidden away. Here,beautifully finished sliding shelves allowfor easy access to cooking essentials.

WARMING TRENDA custom panel warming drawer from Viking allows food to stay attemperature settings ranging from 90ºF to 250ºF.

FINAL TOUCHESThe polished nickel cabinet hardwarefrom The Matthew Quinn Collection is known for its heft, durability andstylish proportions.

UNDER FOOTOversize Pewter Fossil honed limestonetiles—each one, 18 x 18 inches—add asubtle pattern to the kitchen’s designscheme without being overpowering.

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FLOORING, COUNTERTOPS & BACKSPLASHA & S MARBLE AND GRANITE IMPORTS1395 CHATTAHOOCHEE AVENUE, ATLANTA 30318(404) 603-8182; ASMARBLE.COM

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anchor—and star—of the Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Lux-ury Living Show, held this past May at Phipps Plaza, was nodoubt the Luxury Kitchen designed by Inspirations Kitchen& Bath. The expression “dream kitchen” took on additionalmeaning with this endeavor. Sure, it was filled with top-notch Viking appliances, amazing cabinetry and exquisitesurfaces, but our event emcee Carolyn O’Neil put it best: itwas the kitchen of our dreams not only because of its goodlooks and amazing features, but also because it was literallyconstructed over the course of two nights after the mallclosed while most of Atlanta was sleeping!

The kitchen—located in the mall’s Monarch Plaza—was abuzz with activity all month. It started with coverage

on Fox 5’s Good Day Atlanta and CBS Atlanta’s BetterMornings, followed by cooking demonstrations put on bysome of the city’s top chefs, including Virginia Willis, AlisaBarry and Tom Catherall, as well as special guest JenniferBushman working in partnership with the Georgia Natu-ral Gas TrueBlue Schools Program.

As the month progressed, mall guests had the opportu-nity to check out the kitchen on their own—opening draw-ers, discovering clever storage solutions and exploring all ofthe unique details and craftsmanship that went into its con-struction. And though the kitchen was up for almost 31 days,and has since been dismantled, it now seems like it was justa dream—except, of course, to the thousands who saw it.

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Georgia Natural Gas customers are playing a role in helping the environment and cre-

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helping to conserve our precious natural resources.

“This is just one of the many ways in which we give back,” says John Jamieson, Senior Vice President, Re-

tail Operations. Kids, parents, teachers and businesses are pitching in to create learning environments that

help kids develop and grow – and in healthy ways. Through community programs like TrueBlue Schools,

Georgia Natural Gas is providing a simple and easy way to help customers earn significant funds for schools.

Georgia Natural Gas has a goal of helping Georgia schools raise $2 million, and it’s

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Georgia Natural Gas sponsored Atlanta Homes& Lifestyles’ Luxury Living Show at Phipps

Plaza, with the main attractions being a cus-

tom, natural gas kitchen built in the mall and a

Mother’s Day weekend event featuring chefs

including TrueBlue Schools family eating expert

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how Georgia Natural Gas provides an easy way

for families to make healthy meals.

1. LOWER ENERGY USE Cooking over electric uses

more energy than natural gas and costs more.

2. NO RESIDUAL HEAT When cooking with nat-

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continue cooking.

3. MORE PRECISE RESULTS The temperatures are truer and make it easier for the

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4. LESS FAT When your pan is hot enough, it’s naturally nonstick. Your food

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5. MORE MOIST FOOD When cooked at the proper temperature to allow brown-

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pocketbook. It’s the ultimate in “one-pot” cooking!

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8. CHOICES ABOUND Gas ranges come in a variety of styles, choices and sizes.

From an apartment-size-two burner cook top, to professional ranges with several

burners, cooking over natural gas can meet all needs.

9. EASY CLEAN UP Natural gas stoves require less maintenance than electric.

Clean up is a snap because all the parts can be removed to catch drips or spills.

10. RAIN OR SHINE A natural gas stove works even when the power is out.

“Grilling with gas, both indoors and out, is my favoriteway to cook! And it’s a great option to cook light for the

family.” - Jennifer Bushman, Family Eating Expert

10 BENEFITS OF COOKING WITH GAS

THREE REASONS TO CHOOSE TRUEBLUE SCHOOLS

1. It’s Real Dollars for a Real Difference. To date, 827 schools have earned more than

$390,000 through Georgia Natural Gas TrueBlueSchools. Some schools have earned more than

$5,000 in a few months.

2. The Earnings Add Up. Georgia Natural Gas donates to your school $100

per new customer for the first year. TrueBlueSchool’s funds are paying for everything from the

basics, like books, to musical instruments, play-ground equipment and eco-friendly projects.

3. It’s a “Healthy Fundraiser.” The Georgia PTA recognizes TrueBlue Schools as

a “Healthy Fundraiser.” It supports the school’scommitment to promoting healthy behaviors and

reinforces lessons about healthy lifestyles with little effort and a great return.

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PICKLED PEACHES ARE A BRILLIANTWAY TO PRESERVE THE SHORT-SEASONED FRUIT AND AREFANTASTIC EATEN ALONGSIDEMEATS AND ARTISANAL CHEESES.OPPOSITE: CHEF CYNTHIA WONG’SMINI PEACH PIES, ALL STYLEDDIFFERENTLY, SPEAK TO THESIMPLICITY OF CLASSIC RECIPES.NO FANCY FILLINGS OR “TWISTS”TO THESE—THE FLAKY CRUSTS GIVEWAY TO A SWEET AND TART FILLINGTHAT ONLY FRESH SUMMERPEACHES CAN PROVIDE.

the dining room of Decatur’sCakes & Ale restaurant, light is

streaming through the windows. It’s morningon a day that the restaurant is closed but, still,the kitchen is active. The restaurant’s pastrychef, Cynthia Wong, sometimes uses a day oΩto test recipes and today, it’s peaches—fresh,local peaches.

Georgia peaches, in a childhood memory,were available all summer long and then somebut, admittedly, summers seemed longer backthen. In Atlanta, it felt as if there was a farmstand on every other corner, marked by pro-duce trucks tipping with peach-filled woodenbaskets. The fuzzy texture, intoxicating smelland sweet taste seemed more intense thanthey do today. More than a romantic, exag-gerated memory, they really were more avail-able—and more intense. Because small, localfarms have been struggling, peaches and otherproduce are often picked before they are ripeand then held in refrigeration while beingshipped all over the country, resulting in fewergreat peaches and fewer farm stands. Search-ing for the cheapest peach, rather than spend-ing a little more on Georgia fruit from a farmstand or grocer who understands local foodsystems, has threatened not only our localeconomy but the taste of the fruit, too. To getthe true, ripe flavor back into our food; chefslike Wong are leading the charge.

All over the South there are still familyfarms growing varieties of peaches withnames like June Gold, Dixie Red, Topaz, El-berta, Sunbrite, Springcrest, Ruby Prince andWhite Lady. Happily, some farmers ship theirripe fruit as soon as it’s picked and some stillhave on-farm stands. Just two hours south ofAtlanta—in Ft. Valley, Georgia—Al and MaryPearson of Pearson Family Farms continue to

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grow peaches in the summer (and pecans inthe fall) on the same land that Al’s family hasfarmed since 1890.

Work on the peach trees starts in January.The Pearsons typically spend two monthspruning; thinning the peaches takes up Apriland May while harvest covers June and July.Al and Mary, who employ 200 people duringharvest, are proud of their farm and theireΩorts to grow the best peaches possible. ButAl, who grew up in the family business, knowsthe challenges of farming well. “Our moneyliterally does grow on trees,” he says, explain-ing that many things can stunt the trees’growth, from weeds and insects to wild hogsand deer. “And with the constant threat ofhail, freeze, tornadoes and drought, it alwaysseems a miracle that a crop is ever harvested.

“Successful farming today requires a blendof art, talent, hard work and faith. It is a realchallenge to grow and deliver to the marketthe ‘Queen of Fruits’—a Georgia peach—butthe rewards of doing that job well make theeΩort worthwhile.”

Back at Cakes and Ale, Wong—with abushel of peaches, sugar, flour and a restau-rant kitchen all to herself—heats up theovens. Drawing on memories of peach pie,she takes what she knows about producingthe perfect crust and fashions mini-pies intotins that have turned black with use. She playswith the patterns of the top crusts—a cross-hatch here, a lattice there, even a solid ver-sion with just enough slits to allow the steamto escape. Atop the pastry, a sprinkling ofgranulated sugar looks like crystals and, as afork is pushed through the little pie, a burst ofpeach-scented steam escapes. It’s perfect.

Homemade peach ice cream is anothersummertime standard that the chef refusesto make too “fancy pants.” With a nod topeaches and cream, she blends just enoughsugar to sweeten without covering up the

flavor of the fruit. The result is a well-bal-anced, old-fashioned ice cream that will findits place on top of a brown butter tartlet or,better yet, in a bowl all by itself.

Chef Wong has been cooking for 20 years,pulling stints as a pasta maker for Via Elisaand a food stylist/recipe tester for AltonBrown before beginning to develop her ownrecipes. She made a big noise with her“Phatty Cakes,” rich ginger cookie sand-wiches filled with mascarpone cream thatshe’d started to sell in specialty markets. Butwhen Chef Billy Allen and his wife Kristen(the owners of Cakes & Ale) recruited Wongto be their pastry chef, they got the PhattyCakes with the deal.

On this designated recipe-testing day, thechef ’s husband—John David Harmon, a spe-

cialty foods buyer for Whole Foods Marketand a fine cook himself—shows up with anexperiment of his own that he cooked up athome and brought in for lunch. Pulled,smoked chicken and a simple slaw made ofcabbage and Vidalia onions mixed with “Al-abama white sauce” gets piled on top of bread,creating a riΩ on a pulled barbecue sandwich.In a stroke of genius, Wong pulls out a jar ofpickled peaches and piles some on top. Thecombination is, not surprisingly, delicious.

Taking advantage of having the restaurantall to themselves, the couple turns an im-promptu working lunch into something of adate. Harmon serves his wife and they com-pliment each other on their recipes, endingthe meal with a bite of perfect peach pie anda scoop of peach ice cream.

CHEF CYNTHIA WONG’S HUSBAND, JOHN DAVID HARMON, WAS INSPIRED BY ALABAMA’S WHITEBARBECUE SAUCE AND TOSSED HIS PERFECTLY SMOKED CHICKEN IN A TASTY MIXTURE OF MAYON-NAISE, CAYENNE AND CIDER VINEGAR. THE SLAW IS A SIMPLE VIDALIA ONION AND GREEN CABBAGEMIX, AND THE WHOLE AFFAIR IS TOPPED OFF WITH PICKLED PEACHES. A BROWN BUTTER TARTGETS A COOL SCOOP OF PEACH ICE CREAM. OPPOSITE: WONG AND HARMON, BOTH SOUTHERNERS,MET WHILE THEY WERE EACH TRAVELING IN SPAIN. THEY QUICKLY BONDED OVER GOOD WINE,AGED GOAT CHEESE AND IBERICO HAM, AND HAVE BEEN EATING AND COOKING WELL TOGETHEREVER SINCE. ATLANTAHOMESMAG.COM FOR PEACH RECIPES

IT IS A REAL CHALLENGE TO GROW AND DELIVER TO THE MARKET THE ‘QUEEN OFFRUITS’—A GEORGIA PEACH—BUT THE

REWARDS OF DOING THAT JOB WELL MAKETHE EFFORT WORTHWHILE.

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May 1st was the date, Canton, GA was the place to be as a spectacular evening unfolded, full of delights and surprises. The Kentucky Derby

soirée, produced by Sean O’Keefe Events and hosted by Terry Brown and Showcase Ltd. Equestrian, was staged in a barn transformed into the

elegant—and very authentic—grounds of a traditional Southern estate. All the fun served to benefit The Child Development Association’s

mission to enable children of low-income, working families to make a great start toward a bright future.

For more information on The CDA, visit www.cdakids.org. Photos by Kate Byars Photography.

Top photo, from left: Lori Christman with “Nice;” Below, clockwise from left: Caroline Hoogenboom from Persimmon Creek Vineyards with Deniz Mazlum; Sandra Cornejo, Alvaro

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In a rare collaboration, classical architects and artisans from around the city rally to restore a Philip Shutze-designed chapel at Grady Memorial Hospital

There are few things that invigorate Atlanta’sclassical architecture community more than the work oflocal legend Philip Trammell Shutze. So in 2008—whenrumor had it that the 50-year-old Shutze-designed God-dard Memorial Chapel at Grady Hospital had receivedfunding for a historical restoration—Jonathan LaCrosseof D. Stanley Dixon Architect, Steve Markey of Harri-son Design Associates and Clay Ulmer of NCG Archi-tects jumped at the chance to preserve the landmark.

“It’s this unique, classical 18th-century chapel designedin the 1950s that takes its place among a labyrinth of mod-

ernism,” says LaCrosse. “And that’s part of its power asyou walk through the maze that is Grady Hospital.”

The second-to-last project Shutze designed, and hislast ecclesiastical space, the Goddard Chapel is now con-sidered the most intact Shutze design in existence, thanksto a collaboration that united not only architects, buildersand contractors but also the Goddard family and foun-dations attracted to the importance of chaplaincy.

The primary goal: to restore the chapel to its originalstate, in keeping with Shutze’s vision. The first order ofbusiness was to undo a few well-meaning but misguided

BOX PEWS WERE DISMANTLEDAND REMOVED FROM THE

CHAPEL TO BE STRIPPED ANDREPAINTED WITH AN OIL-

BASED FINISH. KNEELERS,WORSE FOR THE WEAR AFTER50 YEARS OF USE, WERE RE-

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HAND-NAILED WITH BRASSTACKS, LIKE THE ORIGINALS.THE BLACK-AND-WHITE MAR-

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“updates,” such as restoring the luster to gilding that had beenspray-painted gold (which subsequently turned black), removinglayers of whitewash from what had once been hand-rubbed paintfinishes, and refinishing marble floors that had been subjected toyears of cleaning with linoleum wax.

Restoring that authenticity, however, proved challenging, asmany of the chapel’s unique design elements had either worn thinto the point of disintegration (as with many of its kneelers) or sim-ply disappeared (like the crimson damask draperies which report-edly walked out the door on the shoulders of a homeless person).

In addition to being resourceful—they hired artisans and con-tractors intimately familiar with Shutze’s residential work—therestoration team experienced several fortuitous moments. Just be-fore the project began, George Smith, the architectural projectmanager for Grady, unearthed original blueprints in hospital stor-age. And on the day Mr. Goddard’s relatives came to reviewfinishes for the chapel, the architecture team stumbled upon theoriginal cross, standard and brass book stand, which had beengathering dust in a hospital closet.

Lacrosse likes to attribute the incidents to divine interventionfrom Shutze himself, particularly after spending hours at the AtlantaHistory Center delving into historical records only to accidentallyuncover an image of the chapel in a 1962 issue of Atlanta Magazine. “Itwas like the ghost of Shutze was handing it to us,” he says.

But restoring the chapel to its former glory proved most com-pelling. “The space is an architectural masterpiece that’s restoredpeople’s spirit,” Lacrosse says. “Seeing it look like a church again,how much people care about it and how much architecture mat-ters became a labor of love for a lot of people.”

LEFT: THE RESTORATION OF THE INTERFAITH GODDARD MEMORIAL CHAPEL AT GRADY MEMORIAL HOS-PITAL RECEIVED AN AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE FROM THE GEORGIA TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION.PLUS, IT WAS RECOGNIZED FOR ITS CRAFTSMANSHIP BY THE INSTITUTE OF CLASSICAL ARCHITECTURE &CLASSICAL AMERICA (ICA&CA). THE RAISED PODIUM AND PULPIT WERE AMONG THE MAJOR DESIGN EL-EMENTS THAT WERE PRESERVED. BELOW: THE RESTORATION TEAM FOUND THAT MANY OF THE ORIGINALGRAY-BEIGE PAINT FINISHES—ORIGINALLY HAND-RUBBED WITH PUMICE STONE AND OIL—HAD SINCEBEEN SLATHERED WITH COMMON WHITEWASH BY UNSKILLED PAINTERS. GILDED DETAILS, TOO, HADLOST THEIR LUSTER, HAVING BEEN SPRAY-PAINTED GOLD AND SUBSEQUENTLY TURNED BLACK. RESTORA-TION INVOLVED REFINISHING THE WOOD AND RE-GILDING GOLD ACCENTS.

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THE FLAME AZALEA IS NATIVE TO THEAPPALACHIAN MOUNTAINS.

FITTINGLY, THIS SHOWY SHRUBWILL BE HIGHLIGHTED THROUGHOUTTHIS YEAR’S MOUNTAINS IN BLOOM

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Perched high upon the Blue Ridge Mountains,the picturesque community of Highlands, North Car-olina, draws visitors year-round—to enjoy its enchantingwaterfalls, lush forests and stunning vistas. But thismonth, dazzling home gardens take the spotlight as thetown welcomes more than 1,000 nature enthusiasts tocelebrate the 12th annual Mountains in Bloom garden fes-tival. The four-day aΩair gives attendees exclusive entréeto five exquisite gardens in the charming Bowery region.With each outdoor space boasting distinct creativity, thetour promises to be a visual feast.

This year’s festival also includes a flower-themed lec-ture and demonstration by renowned New Orleans au-thor and designer Beverly Reese Church. Plus, the thirdannual flower show/photography competition is sure toinspire the senses. “Mountain Memories” serves as this

year’s theme, with prizes being awarded in three divisions:horticulture, artistic design and photography. And aperennial highlight of the festival is the home and gardenmarket. Featuring live plant materials and unique itemsfor the garden, porch, patio and home, it’s an inspirationalboon for seasoned gardeners and novices alike.

Proceeds from the festival will benefit The Bascom, anon-profit visual arts center located in Highlands; thenewly built campus features more than 30,000 squarefeet of exhibition, studio and instructional space for adultsand children. Mountains in Bloom also marks the open-ing of a traveling photography exhibit at The Bascom.“Heroes of Horticulture”—set to run from July 8 throughSeptember 5—is a stunning collection of iconic Americanlandscapes at risk of being forgotten, such as Charleston’sAngel Oak and the tree peonies of Linwood Gardens.

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� “Sustain,” a solo exhibi-tion by seasoned artistChakaia Booker, opens atthe ACA Gallery of SCAD,featuring abstract sculpturescreated from sustainablematerials such as discardedtires. The artist’s pho-togravures of the process—recently created on theSCAD Atlanta campus—are just as mesmerizing asthe sculptures themselves,resonating with historicallyinspired verve in black-and-white. Together, the two series of works advancecomplex commentary regarding societal views ofstrength, race and our con-nections to the natural environment. 7/15-8/29; open-ing reception 7/15, 6-8 p.m. (404) 815-2931; scadexhibitions.com

� Gregg Irby Fine Art re-cently debuted a new web-site and, in a timely turn,new paintings from many ofits emerging artists. Softlandscapes by Kay Flierl andabstract expressionist paint-ings by Sara Cameli are justa few examples of the worksavailable for perusal on thenewly updated website, aswell as in the gallery, whichis tucked away behind thehistoric Sardis Church inBuckhead. (404) 941-9787; greggirbyfineart.com

� In a special solo show,Pryor Fine Art welcomesthe works of Atlanta artistJeΩ Cohen, featuring iconicviews of Atlanta scenerysuch as his well-knownWater Tower series. Eachphotorealistic piece,formed by an amalgama-tion of individually paintedtiles, is at once disjointedand amazingly complete,the intricate details of eachtile diΩering only slightly incolor and linear composi-tion. The pieces connect toform one harmoniouswhole that allows the eye todance around the energeticcompilations. 7/15-31. (404)352-8775; pryorfineart.com

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� “Bastille Day,” Huff Har-rington Fine Art’s annualFrench invitational com-memorating the stormingof the Bastille during theFrench Revolution, arrivesfor its third year with a special selection of Frenchartists. Works by GeorgesNasri, Christian Nepo, An-dree Thobaty, Ewa Rzeznikand Pascal Bouterin jointhose by American painterswho are inspired by Frenchartistic traditions. A mix ofabstract, representationaland Impressionist paint-ings—in media that includeoil, watercolor and mixedmedia—make up this ex-ceptional exhibition, whichwill kick oΩ with a spiritedfête featuring live music.7/14, 6-8 p.m. (404) 257-0511;huffharrington.com

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� Tew Galleries’ mid-sum-mer show presents the worksof Bernardo Roman Palau,Stephen Olivier and AmyMazzetta, all of whom bringfresh perspectives to the At-lanta art scene. Palau’s worksare hyper-surrealistic yetsensitive; layer upon layer ofintricate glazing forms a soft

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� Lagerquist Gallery’snewest show, “Wish YouWere Here,” welcomes RaniGarner and Margo Balcerek,two talented artists who haveperfected their own takes onthe romantic landscape. Traditional in nature, Gar-ner’s works play oΩ the nos-talgia of familiar getawayswhile Balcerek’s are nonde-script and almost dreary inappearance, all the whileemitting a soft glow. 7/1-7/22.(404) 261-8273; lagerquistgallery.net

� At The Seen Gallery,painter Denise Wellensteinjoins forces with mixed-media artist and sculptorKimberly Dean for a jointshow entitled “Murmurs.”Dean’s figurative ceramicsculptures are the perfect foilfor Wellenstein’s graphic andvibrant oils on canvas. Deanwill also exhibit mixed-media works featuringfigures fraught with sad andsometimes sinister counte-nances. 7/24-8-14. (404) 377-0733;theseengallery.com

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Summer is calling, and it’s an invitation to get outdoors—or at least bring the outside in. This month, our design-ers unveil unfussy, inviting and inspired designs that playup the beauty of their natural surroundings. At a white-hot stucco house in idyllic Alys Beach, Atlanta designerKAY DOUGLASS enlists vivid orange accents and naturaltextures for understated impact. Better still, the home’swell-conceived architecture helps to blur the lines be-tween inside and out, its plunge pool, courtyard andshaded terrace blending seamlessly with the interiorspaces. Meanwhile, in a rustic mountain setting highabove the city—at the 2009 CASHIERS DESIGNER SHOW-HOUSE—a “green” theme makes communion with natureresoundingly evident in each designer room, incorporat-ing earthy shades of green, brown and natural linen atevery turn. Back in Buckhead, residential designerROBERT NORRIS translates his innate creativity to his gar-den, a landscape that appeals to all of the senses.

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After searching for the perfect outdoor fabric—one that would both stand the test of time andwithstand harsh elements like sun and rain—Atlanta designer Kay Douglass settled on aparachute-like material similar to the one usedfor the flags flying on the beach.

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BATHED IN WHITE “The living room is super ethereal andpeaceful,” says Douglass of the light-filledspace, where cool cleft-slate floors are theperfect complement to white-hot stuccowalls. In this space, a Galbraith & Paul fab-ric-covered basket light provides just theright amount of metallic glint to anchor anarea that includes slipcovered sofas and ablack wood coffee table from Douglass’shop, South of Market. Th e clutter-free de-sign is in keeping with the designer’s clean-lined European aesthetic.

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clockwise from top left The secluded masterbedroom opens up to a plunge pool in thecourtyard. On the terrace, outdoor loungersfrom West Elm get glam thanks to orangebasket lanterns overhead that impart a softglow at night. Architects Andres Duany andElizabeth Platper-Zyberk designed thishome, where everybody’s favorite feature isa concrete sofa complete with bolster andcontrasting trim. Alys Beach is known for itsEuropean-meets-Caribbean aesthetic.

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ON THE BRIGHT SIDEIntense pops of orange are the perfect com-plement to bamboo-paneled walls in thecombination kitchen/dining area. Open tothe outdoors on either side, the airy spacehas a bright, cheery feeling.

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never met a blank canvas she didn’t like. A crisp, white backdrop, infact, seems to provide this interior designer with all the inspiration sheneeds to bring a house to life—with her signature blend of texture, colorand character. Perhaps that’s why Douglass couldn’t resist making hermark on the spaces between the whitewashed walls of a West Indies-in-spired Alys Beach cottage designed by architectural greats Andres Duanyand Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk.

“We vacation in the Florida Panhandle quite a bit, and it became clearfrom the moment we first saw Alys Beach that our aesthetics lined up well,”says Douglass of the New Urbanist enclave’s striking architectural design.

Also setting the stage for the designer’s singular style was the beachhome’s floor plan, oriented around—and opening to—outdoor spacesthat include a plunge pool, courtyard and shaded terrace. “It’s really justone big open-air home,” she says.

An airy, island feeling is apparent from the moment guests stepthrough the main entrance, where they are greeted by a long, narrow log-gia Douglass designed to resemble a hotel lobby, a “great place to kickback with a cocktail.” Here, she created cozy back-to-back conversationareas with cushioned wicker chairs and eye-popping orange spheresmounted on custom-made wood pedestals.

“Second homes present the perfect opportunity to do something funthat you wouldn’t typically do in your primary home,” Douglass says. “Wewanted to create the unexpected, so that as you walk through the houseall these little surprises start happening.”

Although the designer is typically frugal with color in her projects,it’s the strategically placed bursts of cheery orange that make a less-is-more statement against this home’s monochromatic palette.

“Orange has a sense of strength and whimsy,” Douglass says, “whichis perfect for a beach house full of life!” As stylish as it is fresh, the un-expected mandarin hue plays the part of the perfect accessory. It is awarm complement to bamboo-paneled walls in the kitchen, has a dra-matic presence in the courtyard in the form of parachute draperies andadds a visually stimulating accent in an all-white guest suite.

In each space, a disciplined palette allows the designer’s penchant forcreating character-rich objets d’art to shine. In the living room, for instance,Douglass pieced together petite swatches of hand-printed French fabric,mounted them on taupe-colored linen, and framed them in large, tanpanels for a fresh spin on original artwork. She also transformed box-like wood fragments into decorative objects, mounting one with an ironbarrel strap and another with a simple white sphere.

Douglass’ keep-it-simple philosophy, though, doesn’t keep the de-signer from accessorizing smartly. In the kitchen, she softened a mix of

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materials, including slate floors and bamboo cabinetry, by adding femi-nine skirts to the island’s metal barstools. And to keep the light-filledliving room from feeling white-hot, she opted for illumination by can-dlelight in the fireplace in lieu of heavier, warm-looking wood.

Even show-stopping pieces—such as the Galbraith & Paul fabric-cov-ered basket light in the living room, the gnarled root table in the sittingroom and the orange lanterns holding court over chaise lounges in theshaded terrace—are a testament to Douglass’ understated grandeur: sub-tle but sensual, elegant without being pretentious.

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QUIET COMFORTSIn a guest suite, Douglass flanked a partitioned wall—whichalso serves as closet space—with back-to-back pairs of twinbeds, an ideal solution for sleeping several beach guests. opposite, clockwise from top left In the master bedroom, Dou-glass framed an industrial fragment, which has unintendednautical appeal. Linen fabrics and a glass-and-driftwood lampgive the space an organic feeling. In the hallway, a found ob-ject becomes a focal point when placed atop a statuesquepiece of rough-hewn wood. Douglass converted a guest suiteupstairs into a sitting area. An armchair upholstered in oyster-white linen and a gnarled root table share the stage with a rus-tic pedestal, mounted with a sleek sphere.

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GoingTHE 2009 CASHIERS DESIGNER SHOWHOUSE PROVIDED AN ABUNDANCE OF STYLISH AND

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With this year’s Cashiers [North Carolina] Designer Show-house just a month away (it’s being held August 25 through Septem-ber 5), Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles is looking back at last year’s successfultour, which benefited the Zachary Tolbert House and the CashiersHistorical Society.

Last year’s showhouse saw record-breaking numbers in terms ofattendance and fundraising; pent-up demand to see the home was sostrong that more than 400 people turned out on opening day. Andwhile proceeds annually benefit the Zachary Tolbert House and thecare of its grounds as well as its staΩ and dozens of community proj-ects—including Pioneer Days, chamber music concerts and sympo-siums about its curatorial work—last year’s tour allowed the CashiersHistorical Society to make an additional donation of $28,000 to theCashiers Valley Community Council.

The 2009 home had a “green” theme. Not only did all of therooms feature eco-friendly design ideas but some of the green move-ment’s most celebrated players also turned out to talk about eco-friendly lifestyles. Two of Atlanta’s leading ecovangelists, LauraTurner Seydel and Jillian Pritchard Cooke, headlined the first week-end with a green message that has been at the forefront of Atlanta’sdesign consciousness, but is not yet so evident in the mountains. Cel-ebrated Atlanta chef Ann Quatrano (of Star Provisions, Bacchanaliaand Floataway Café fame) created a special luncheon, followed by apresentation about her own farm, its joys as the backbone to herrestaurants and the importance of locally grown foods making a quietfootprint as they find their ways to local tables.

The 2010 Cashiers Designer Showhouse, to be held inside theprestigious Wade Hampton golf community, will again feature a top-notch group of Southeastern design talents, including several partici-pants from Atlanta—Bob Brown, Suzanne Kasler, Bill Peace andCarole Weaks. For more information, see the program in next month’sissue of Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles or visit cashiershistoricalsociety.org.

LAUREN HAWKINS OF LAUREN ANDCOMPANY graced the h ome’s frontentrance with a lush mix of containergardens and hanging plants.

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Using neutral-colored, eco-friendlytextiles and recycled items turnedinto objets d’art, DES-SYN’S JILLIANPRITCHARD COOKE put acontemporary spin on the living roomof this rustic mountain home.

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Designer LYNN MONDAY of MONDAY’SHOUSE OF DESIGN created a cleversolution for displaying wine bottles thatis a work of art in its own right. Acrylicnesting tables add modern verve againstthe room’s rough-hewn backdrop.

An on-trend color scheme andbold patterns were prevalent inthe dining room outfitted by A COUNTRY HOME’s EDDIEALVAREZ and GEORGE OLIVER.

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CAROLE WEAKS of C. WEAKS INTERIORSinfused the sunroom with a fresh ivory,pink and pale green palette, reflected ineverything from from the rug and fabricsto the accessories and succulents.

In the artist atelier by JOHNMAYBERRY of JOHN MAYBERRYINTERIOR DESIGN, a carefullycurated mix of furnishings takeson a sculptural sensibility.

TRACI KEARNSof ALCHEMYDESIGN STUDIOspecified arustic-yet-contemporarysculpture for thehome’s stairway.

HAL AINSWORTH AND WINTON NOAHof AINSWORTH-NOAH & ASSOCIATESstyled the home’s soothing kitchen withwhite pottery and accessories.

A guest room designed by MARJORIEJOHNSTON and WENDY BARZE ofMARJORIE JOHNSTON & COMPANYfeatures a variety of patterns, makingfor one beautiful bed.

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FRANCIE HARGROVE of FRANCIEHARGROVE INTERIOR DESIGN enliveneda guest room with upholstery and linensthat feature an eye-catching red-and-white check pattern.

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Because the mountain climate is idealfor alfresco entertaining, CHERYLBENITEZ AND AUDREY WOOD ofMOUNTAIN HOUSE INTERIORSdesigned a welcoming outdoor spacethat could rival any indoor dining room.

A mélange of stylish art and accessoriesround out the comfortable sitting roomdesigned by ANN SHERRILL of RUSTICKS.

The home’s lower level featured theultimate getaway room. DESIGNERTISH MILLS of HARMONIOUS LIVINGBY TISH MILLS eschewed traditionalmountain furnishings, opting instead fora mix of styles, including wicker-and-rattan arm chairs that anchor the space.

A SECRET GARDENRobert Norris takes great pleasure in sharing his garden with others. “Oneof my favorite things is to have [friends] feel the plants with their hands,”he says. “Most are so amazed by the wonderful textures of the leaves! Tobrush your hands against the leaves of many herbs and blossoming plantsis an encounter in itself—to smell the aroma of the garden.” The granitewall was added to create privacy and a portal to the back yard.

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NaturalBeautyRESIDENTIAL DESIGNER ROBERT NORRIS TENDS

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a word, Robert Norris describes hisBrookwood garden as “serene.” But this

private sanctuary is so much more than a place to pause and reflectamid lush vegetation. It’s another creative outlet for this busy resi-dential designer—he is a partner in the firm Spitzmiller & Norris—and it’s a natural extension of his living space. And, perhaps most ofall, it’s a constant reminder of his family “roots.”

“I had a ‘fairytale’ grandmother—she ironed sheets, was a greatcook and had flowers everywhere,” says Norris. “And my father took

after her; he grew beautiful begonias, roses and hostas, which are stillsome of my favorites today. From the age of 5, I had a huge fascina-tion with the garden. Watching my first seed sprout was miraculous,and I got more involved each year. My mother was a good gardener,too, so when I lost my father at 16, I talked to her about plants.”

Those lessons learned during his formative years have undeniablyserved Norris well, evidenced by the grandeur of his garden today. Hebought the house in 1993 but—demonstrating great patience forsomeone with his passion—didn’t start working on the garden until

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EXOTIC VIEWS“I wanted the pool to have structure yet feel exotic and natural,” saysNorris. “The Fallopia—Japanese Knot Weed—would not be for everyone,but it has such a transparency to it and I love the way it intertwines like afloral arrangement through the other plants.” right Large stone steps,leading to the pool, are complemented by wooden handrails crafted bylocal artist Buzz Stone. below The perfect place to take in the view of thepool and the surrounding gardens, this sitting spot is flanked by aEucalyptus tree that Norris planted nine years ago from a one galloncontainer. “I didn’t think it would make it,” he says, “but I have had to topit three years in a row to keep it from getting taller.”

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1999, when he renovated the residence. And, he admits, there waswork to be done. “The front yard had a huge magnolia dead-centerwith the front door, and you couldn’t get anything to grow under it.The back had a huge wooden deck, Hackberry trees and no privacyplantings around the property.”

Thus, Norris started with a clean slate, wanting to put his personalstamp on the landscape. “I wanted the garden to be cottage-style andI put a pool in at the same time,” he says. “The sound of water is verytranquil. Overall, I wanted the garden to feel natural but still have asense of structure, so I incorporated boxwoods and evergreens. Mygoal was to have it look established and nestled, so you couldn’t tellhow long it had been there.”

It’s hard not to notice that container gardens are prevalentthroughout and that, too, is by design. “I lived in an apartment whileI was in architecture school and, after that, I rented a house, so I didcontainer gardens. And my passion for them grew stronger andstronger,” Norris explains. “I knew I couldn’t renovate here right awayso I continued with containers; they add interest, warmth and implysymmetry to a garden. Plus, with the right plants, they’re low main-tenance. They can even work with our drought conditions.”

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SECLUDED AND SERENEA pair of simple wood-slat chairs on the pool terrace is surrounded by lushplantings that include Hinoki False Cypress interlaced with ChaemecyparisObtusa and Variegated Fallopia Japonica. opposite top For visual interestand implied symmetry, Norris likes to incorporate containers into hisgarden. These include eye-catching combinations such as English Boxwoodand variegated English ivy, Blue Agave with an American variegated variety.opposite bottom “I like this view of the back of the house,” says Norris. “Itfeels sequestered and serene.” The now-established landscaping makesthe renovated house feel like it was always there.

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The breathtaking beauty of this garden makes it hard to believethere are ever missteps, but Norris readily admits there are—and he’sjust fine with that. “Since it’s a hobby, I’ve certainly made my mis-takes,” he says, “but, like a child, some things you just have to learn onyour own—what works best where, the art of pruning, how to adaptto drought conditions. In a way, the garden has trained me. As thegarden ages, it pushes me out of the box; I’ve learned so much abouttextures and layers.”

But for Norris, the appeal of his garden goes far beyond its visualand aromatic lure. “Being in the garden is a very spiritual thing forme,” he says. “During the hardest times of my life, I can put my handsin the garden and it touches my soul. It’s very therapeutic because I’mentranced, not thinking of anything but the garden and nature itself.”

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INVITING AND INSPIRINGabove Before the renovation, Norris’ front yard consisted of little more than Liriope grassand a huge magnolia tree on axis with the front door. Today, it’s exceptionally inviting,filled with plantings that include boxwood and creeping Jenny as well as Star Magnoliaand Bloodgood Red Maple trees. opposite A rock wall with an arched garden gate wasadded five years ago. “It reminds me of the gardens in Charleston,” says Norris, “whereyou open the door and have an element of surprise upon entering.”

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Growing up in the South in a family that boastedmany veterans, the Fourth of July was practically as im-portant as Christmas. We had soldiers among us. Great-great-grandfather John fought in the Civil War and wasa decorated orthopedic surgeon. Grandfather John was asurgeon in the Great War, and four of his brothers—andsome brothers-in-law—also fought in World War II.With Daddy’s Korea experience, and seven cousins backfrom Vietnam, we were all about the freedom that ourmen and women had earned us. Uncle Billy was one ofthe honor guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, sowe had bravery and beauty. And we were all proud. EvenGrandmother Nanny served as a commissioned oΩicerand nurse in World War I. We children were in awe ofour family soldiering.

The 4th was not just an excuse to gather all 62 cousinsand aunts and uncles together. It was more. There were,of course, fireworks that rivaled those of our nation’s cap-ital. No one in our family was bothered by the illegality ofthe possession and distribution of fireworks; the moredangerous and incendiary the better. So, at Aunt Anneand Uncle Holt’s house we gathered. There were a dozenor more of those long plank-style picnic tables, and thewomen had starched the red-and-white check tableclothsto a razor-sharp crispness. Watermelons were cut up andserved in little “decorative” shapes. Red Jell-O moldsboasted floating white marshmallows and barbeque wascooked on an outdoor grill built of concrete.

We ate our dinner on the run while racing each other,scrambling away from hyperactive dogs and loose horsesthat the older kids used to frighten us—the whole sceneconjuring up battle images like Appomattox.

With the swilling of each Pabst Blue Ribbon the par-ents grew louder, arguing politics and telling tales of their

war-time experiences, Daddy invariably “beating” UncleDickie, who tried to compare his “life-threatening” doc-toring far behind enemy lines to Daddy’s artillery expe-rience on the Korean peninsula. Daddy was alwaysinsisting that, with Uncle Dickie as surgeon, the only menin harm’s way were the unwitting patients. The wholeevening would pass with mock-fights and flung accusa-tions until exhausted children would rally one last time tosing the national anthem. And since there were always acouple of guitar players in the crowd, that would usuallysegue into something by Peter, Paul and Mary. From the“Battle’s Red Glare” to “Where Have All the FlowersGone,” we became a family for peace.

Now when we gather for the 4th we remember thosegolden summer nights, as well as our fathers and moth-ers. We remember the serenity and comfort of thoseevenings, and cherish the telling and re-telling of the samestories to our children. We know exactly what the 4th ofJuly is supposed to be about. We can eat our canned bakedbeans, our scorched hot dogs and our family dessert—am-brosia—in peace. I am free to design handbags and deco-rate houses and write columns without censure. We arefree to argue politics. Oh, to be free!

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