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CONTENTS MAY 2013 ISSUE NO. 296 | VOLUME 32, NO. 5

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styleATLANTA MADE Local retailers launch a new store dedicatedto celebrating the city’s most accomplished craftsmen and artisansNATURAL EVOLUTION A local showroom debuts its newname with a fresh logo and new additions to its collectionNEWS New paintings by Susan Hable, a week-long series ofevents at ADAC for design enthusiasts and the latest finds fromthe recent Maison et Objet trade show in Paris

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lifeCALENDAR Evocative art shows at galleries around townNAOMI Our dilettante-in-chief rounds up what’s old that’s new again FOOD Dispatches from the local culinary sceneETC. Marcia delves into the history of skirted tables

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SETTING THE STAGE With the quiet architecture of hisColony Square residence serving as the backdrop, architect BillIngram brings together a unique mix of furnishings from variousperiods and disparate styles

BEAUTY & THE BEET A vibrant vegetable inspires the de-sign and menu of an intimate dinner party hosted in a picture-perfect setting east of Atlanta

WHAT LIES BENEATH Behind the classic facade of a tradi-tional, Southern-style estate, designer Kay Douglass fashions anextraordinary—and unexpected—design scheme

NATURAL INSTINCT An Atlanta shop owner takes theedge off his concrete-and-glass condominium by incorporatingtranquil colors, organic elements and one-of-a-kind accents

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Designtoday is about living with a range of styles. While de-signers are pros at making ‘the mix’ seem so effortless,at the end of the day what you live with should be a re-flection of your personal interests and passions. Fewpeople live in purely traditional or contemporary interi-ors anymore. Too much of the former feels like you’restepping into a historic house museum, while too muchof the latter gives the illusion you’re living in an artgallery. That’s not to say that either can’t be done suc-cessfully, but living with a mix is, frankly, more fun.

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SOME OF THE FINEST HOMES in the Southeast have commissioned their work—so why aren’t Atlanta’s most sought-after craftsmen and artisans household names? That was the burning question that ultimately compelled Kolo Collection’s Michelle Larrabee-Martin to launch the retail concept Atlanta MADE. For 10 years, Larrabee-Martin has worked directly with a handful of local woodworkers, metalsmiths and textile designers for the outdoor furniture company Kolo Collection that she owns with husband Greg, so

Atlanta MADELocal retail veterans launch a new store dedicated to celebrating the city’s most accomplished craftsmen and artisans

Locally made pieces in the

Atlanta MADE showroom

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sculpture by artist Gregor

Turk and wood furniture by

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The allure of Atlanta MADE is in the shop’s diverse mix of off erings, which range from exquisite jewelry and comfortable furniture to tasty treats made by a local chocolatier.

the interior designer’s appreciation for workmanship, quality materials and microscopic attention is second to none. “These are talented folks—doing so much work for Atlanta’s top designers—but the retail market does not know who they are,” says Larrabee-Martin. As a result, Atlanta MADE is de-voted to not only showcasing the tangible wares of Atlanta’s creative class, but also to sharing the stories behind the city’s woodworkers, furniture designers, metalsmiths, artists and others who are preserving the tradition of crafting by hand. And whether it’s as elaborate as a custom wood-and-iron bookcase that’s a collaboration between furniture designer

top row, left to right Five color samples offer a hint of the range of colors

in which concrete and terrazzo fixtures and furnishings by Dex Industries

are available. Jewelry selections include a bracelet by Cary Calhoun De-

signs and earrings by Frances Smith. A framed wax-oil rubbing and white

earthenware Tatoosh lamp, both by artist Gregor Turk, are paired with a

chest by Skylar Morgan Furniture + Design. bottom row, left to right Fine art

photography by Kathleen Walker hangs above a console by Skylar Morgan

Furniture + Design. The chair and ottomans are by Bjork Studio. Everyday

objects, including wood kitchen utensils by Nick Cook, have an artistic flair.

Doug Honabach and metalsmith Charles Calhoun or a more budget-friendly Maggie Hasbrouck print, the appeal of pur-chasing these artisans’ “ready-to-wear” products (which may also be one-of-a-kind) is bound to carry major street cred with Atlanta’s style-savvy shoppers. Another plus: the Westside is “a very grab-and-go location,” says Larrabee-Martin. Home to an enviable mix of boutique retailers, top-rated restaurants, galleries and a mini design dis-trict, it’s a bona fi de destination for young and old, locals and visitors, do-it-yourselfers and tradesman. Atlanta MADE seeks to capitalize on that ever-buzzing energy by encouraging its ar-tisans to host trunk shows, cocktail parties—or even work on-site on a busy Saturday. “Telling their stories is the most important part,” Larrabee-Martin emphasizes. With a curator like herself at the helm, it’s a safe bet that these artisans won’t be Atlanta’s best-kept secrets for long. 1187 Howell Mill Rd., Atlanta 30318. (404) 355-1717; atlantamade.us

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After more than two years in the works, luxury home furnishings company Bradley Hughes is now, simply, Bradley. Although the name may have gotten smaller, don’t be fooled: Everything else with the company seems to be expanding, and at rapid speed. Expect to see col-laborations with well-known designers and a transition into more of a multi-line showroom—the next natural step for this 11-year-old company’s evolution. Bradley, which has showrooms at both ADAC and The Mer-chandise Mart in Chicago, is perhaps best known for its furnishings, lighting and accessories available in an extensive range of materials and fully customizable fi n-ishes (think antiqued mirror, reclaimed wood, concrete and painted glass). Fine art, wallpaper and custom-printed textiles also are part of the company’s oeuvre, and Bradley is adding the works of a number of artisans to its roster of offerings. A newly revamped website now showcases all of the company’s more than 200 prod-ucts. (404) 814-9595; bradley-usa.com

A local showroom debuts its new name with a fresh logo, updated website and new additions to its collection

top A combination of new additions and designer favorites fills the

Bradley showroom, including the Theodore dining table, armless Mick

chairs and the Christopher chandelier. A painting by Lynn Raney rests

atop a graphic wallcovering design by Flat Vernacular. The console

and étagère are also by Bradley. above Another showroom installation

features the Sebastian dining table, Paolo chair, Tod console and Tori

chandelier. The wallcovering is by Flat Vernacular, and the photo-

graph, “Dogwood #3,” is by Mali Azima.

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BRIGHT & BOLDAthens artist SUSAN HABLE may be most well-known for the graphic, hand-drawn pat-

terns and strikingly colorful, abstract motifs that are hallmarks of the New York-based

textile company Hable Construction that she owns with her sister, Katharine Hable

Sweeney. But for the fi rst time, the artist’s original watercolor, gouache and India ink

paintings are now available exclusively through Bungalow Classic. Don’t miss the

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Indian Infl uenceFurstenberg’s new pattern, RAJASTHAN, translates the grandeur of India

into contemporary table culture with a fi reworks-like display of color and

ornamentation on its classic elegant porcelain form. The pattern is a

collaboration between Germany’s second oldest porcelain manufacturer

and Hamburg designer and style avant-gardist Peter Kempe. Available

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Designer Mary McDonald’s new

collection of fabrics is available

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Around Beauty (Rizzoli, $65), is

designer Barbara Barry’s fi rst

book. Both women will speak at

ADAC this month.

DESIGN TO INSPIRE ADAC (Atlanta Decorative Arts Center) once again

hosts its spring series of interior design, lifestyle

and entertaining events May 6 through 10. Speak-

ers include Atlanta native Miles Redd and Million Dollar Decorators Mary McDonald and Martyn

Lawrence Bullard, plus Barbara Barry and Charles

Faudree, among others. The Southeast Designer

of the Year will be revealed at a ceremony on

May 9. This month also marks the 30th anniversa-

ry of ADAC’s popular Sample Sale, scheduled for

May 3-5. For complete information, visit adacat-

lanta.com/events and samplesaleatlanta.com.

Paris MatchAtlanta shop owners Meg Harrington and Ann Huff are

stocking Huff Harrington Home with their favorite fi nds

from the recent MAISON ET OBJET trade show in Paris.

Among their très chic selections are super soft, 100 per-

cent cotton Turkish Hamam towels ($18)—perfect for the

kitchen, bath or bar—and delicately scented macaroon-

inspired soaps ($12-$36) that are produced in a small

fragrance atelier in Strasbourg, France. (404) 467-0311;

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Eight exquisite properties will be featured

on the MADISON IN MAY SPRING TOUR OF

HOMES & GARDENS slated for March 3-4 in

historic Madison, Georgia (about 60 miles

east of Atlanta). The Billups-Tuell House,

pictured, dates to 1853, while another

home on tour can be traced to 1830. For

hours and ticket information, call (877) 233-

0598 or go to mmcc-arts.org.

A GRAND TOUR

Two of Susan Hable’s latest works,

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Naomi von HabershamThey say that if you live long enough, you will see things come full circle. Well, I think that just might be true. In recent months, I have noticed quite a few blasts from the past that have once again become the rage thanks to a little tweaking. Witnessing these trends a second time around makes me feel old—in fact, as old as Methuselah! And if you’re as old as I am, then you know who Methuselah was. If you’re young, then I bet you’ll have to look it up. Brunschwig & Fils recently updated its classic animal print, “Les Touches,” in all kinds of peppy colors like pink, aqua and leafy green. Way back in the late 1960s, both the black and red versions of “Les Touches” were seen everywhere, including in many ultra-fashionable homes. (How many of you remember designer Geoffrey Beene’s dining room that was shrouded in black and white “Les Touches”? It was one of the most fabulous rooms ever decorated.) Although I still prefer the original colorways, I have to hand it to Brunschwig & Fils for appealing to the new generation of designers who love color—and the brighter, the better. I wonder what other fabric oldies might be ripe for color makeovers? And what about this season’s hubbub over Gucci’s 60th anniversary horsebit patent leather loafers? Although my Gucci loafers aren’t 60 years old, I do have some that are close to 40. I swore up and down that I would never wear my white patent leather pair again (hey, they were hot in the early 1970s!), but considering that the young fashionistas are now sporting these patent loafers, I plan to join the trend by dusting off my vintage pair. I may not look as chic in my loaf-ers as Charlotte Casiraghi (Princess Caroline of Monaco’s daughter and the face of Gucci), but if they help to make me look a tad bit hip, then I’ll break all fashion rules and wear white patent leather before Memorial Day—and perhaps af-ter Labor Day, too! IL

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“At Seven Lamps we’re currently

featuring a Thai Rita that contains

reposado tequila, agave nectar,

zest of oranges, grapefruit and

lime, fresh lime juice, lemongrass,

jalapeño, ginger and basil. I

combine the ingredients and seal

them in a bag then sous vide the

bag for two days at 120 degrees.

The sous vide process slowly

cooks the cocktail at a controlled

temperature, further intensifying

the fl avors and caramelizing the

sugars while not allowing any

vapors to escape. The cocktail

is smooth and light with hints of

freshness from the basil.”

–Arianne Fielder, Seven Lamps

“We recently added a basil-

centric mozzarella tasting plate to

our bar menu. This plate features

Oro Bianco, a cheese made

fresh every day by some of our

friends in Snellville, and a ball of

mozzarella drizzled with Italian

estate olive oil, Taggiasca olive

puree and fresh Genovese basil

pesto. This is a classic prepara-

tion of pesto featuring fresh

picked basil leaves, olive oil,

garlic, Parmigiano-Reggiano and

pine nuts. The tasting plate also

includes a fried mozzarella ball

with large basil leaves adhered

to the sphere prior to breading

it with ciabatta breadcrumbs.

This is served with a tomato

fondue infused with more fresh

basil roasted garlic.“ –Matthew

Murphy, Three Blind Mice

“I love using basil in a panna

cotta application because the

cream really amplifi es the fl avor

of the basil. It helps gives it a

bright aroma, without being too

cloying. I always associate the

smell of basil with my garden

during the summer; it seems to

penetrate all other smells. In a

panna cotta, basil really helps

communicate that clarity and

memory. Then adding strawber-

ries gives a natural sweetness

that complements the basil and

cream; much the same way

tomatoes work with basil and

mozzarella in a caprese salad. All

the fl avors speak of the transition

from spring to summer for me.”

–Andrea Litvin, The Spence

Local taste connoisseurs dish on their favorite creations which highlight this fragrant herb

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» Historic Roswell’s growing culinary land-

scape recently welcomed the arrival of THE

MILL KITCHEN & BAR. Inspired by what’s currently in season, executive chef Marc Taft

(also top toque at Marietta’s Chicken & The Egg) is whipping up a quintessential South-

ern menu with modern flair. Think pimento-cheese fritters, wild boar meatballs (above)

and iron-skillet fried chicken. Top it all off with a slice of Jack Daniels chocolate pecan

pie. 590 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell 30075. (770) 817-9345; themillkitchenandbar.com

» Billed as a Colonial American restaurant, Ford Fry’s new venture, KING + DUKE, takes

on a noticeably more casual approach than his other portfolio of dining establishments,

which includes The Optimist, JCT. Kitchen & Bar and No. 246. Complete with an open

hearth, the restaurant’s menu focuses on wood-roasted meat, fish and fowl. The space

also boasts a private, period-furnished dining room called “The Drawing Room,” a nod to

rooms where men would retire for after-dinner drinks and cigars. 3060 Peachtree Rd.,

Atlanta 30305. kinganddukeatl.com

» After successfully touting her sweet confections around town for the last several years,

architect-turned-chocolatier Amy Stankus has opened the doors to her very own brick-

and-mortar shop, CHOCOLATE SOUTH. This sunny Westside boutique displays a bounty

of chocolate bonbons arranged on an antique buffet. Favorites include peach tea choc-

olate and a signature “gruffle”—dark chocolate and liquer-infused cream in an oversized

truffle. 1050 Marietta St. NW, Atlanta 30318. (404) 815-8859; chocolatesouth.com

WHERE TO GOReturning to Midtown for its

third year, the ATLANTA FOOD

& WINE FESTIVAL invites

attendees on a four-day

culinary journey highlighting

flavors and libations authentic

to the South—from Texas to

West Virginia. Attendees will

experience seminars, dem-

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with themes such as Southern

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and Craft Beer. 5/30-6/2.

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event information, visit

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hands of lifestyle expert

James Farmer in his latest

release, A TIME TO COOK

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fifth tome’s pages with favor-

ite family recipes, from fried

chicken to cornbread; each

is updated with his fresh,

personal spin on these heir-

loom dishes. His nostalgia for

food is prevalent in all of the

recipes, as Farmer introduces

each one by recalling a child-

hood memory or a Southern

tradition that demonstrates

his love for cooking.

Local frozen-treats pur-

veyor KING OF POPS recently

debuted its Pops Pick-up

Window at its production

kitchen, which is located next

to the Beltline in Inman Park.

Patrons can cool off Monday

through Saturday, starting at

9 a.m., with a rotating selec-

tion of flavors, including sum-

mer favorites like peaches-

and-cream and blueberry

lemonade. 1079 North Ave.

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BELL CABINETRYMichael Bell serves as Vice President of Bell Cabinetry and principal manager

of Bell Kitchen & Bath Studio. After earning degrees in science at Texas A&M

University and Baylor College of Medicine, Bell enjoyed a successful career

as a business consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers. In 2003, he returned

to Atlanta to join his father’s company, and together they have grown Bell

Cabinetry into one of Atlanta’s premier custom cabinet companies. With the

introduction of Bell Kitchen & Bath Studio, clients have the opportunity to

work with a designer; view Bell’s manufacturing facility and experience the

beauty and quality of the products. By combining his passion for architecture

and woodworking with a strong business background, Bell has had the privi-

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talented group of craftsmen and designers to produce the fi nest cabinetry for

homes throughout Atlanta and across the Southeast.

During his free time, Bell enjoys the best of Atlanta with his wife Christine,

daughter Emily and twin sons, Carson and Chase. His hobbies include coach-

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Courtney Foster, a Ringgold, Georgia native, has been in the Atlanta kitchen

and bath industry for almost fi ve years. She earned a degree in furnishings

and interiors from The University of Georgia and, in 2011, she joined Bell

Kitchen & Bath Studio as a kitchen and bath designer. That same year, Foster

was awarded the Calla Award for Large Kitchen for a project in collaboration

with kitchen and bath industry veteran Jim Meloy. Also in 2011, she began her

design blog, “The Cow Spot,” where she writes weekly posts detailing current

and upcoming projects, trends and design concepts. Foster’s blog was a

fi nalist for Best New Design Blog for the 2012 Design Bloggers Hall of Fame

and was recently nominated for a Homie award by Apartment Therapy. Earlier

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one of the industry’s Top 30 under 30. Foster is very active in NKBA and cur-

rently serves as Vice President of Academic Relations for the NKBA Georgia

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A towering antique mirror and a pair of Hepplewhite chairs

punctuate Bill Ingram's Colony Square bedroom with touches

of gold. Ingram surmises that the mirror—which is framed on

just three sides—originally sat perched atop a mantel.

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BACKDROP, ARCHITECT BILL INGRAM MARRIES

FURNISHINGS OF DISPARATE STYLES AND

VARIOUS PERIODS FOR A UNIQUE BUT KEENLY EDITED MIX

SETTING THE STAGE

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Architect and homeowner Bill Ingram

admits he has a preference for “leggy

chairs and furniture that are lifted off

the fl oor,” like the sofa from Lee Stan-

ton Antiques, black Regency chairs

from Parc Monceau and Saber Leg

ottoman by Formations. Still, he adds,

it’s important that not everything be

up on “tiptoes.” In this living area, a

pair of rope lounge chairs with mohair

cushions establishes a masterful mix.

The 17th-century Italian fresco is from

Jeff Littrell Antiques.




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OST PEOPLE HEAD TO THE COUNTRY TO “GET AWAY.” But for Birmingham-based architect Bill Ingram, the call of urban living lured him to the hustle and bustle of midtown Atlanta. In fact, his new pied-a-terre proves to be the perfect getaway retreat—the view of the urban landscape from his high-rise aerie is the perfect counterpoint to the quiet, tree-lined street of his house in Alabama. Plus, it’s far enough away from his primary home for a change of scenery, but not too far, either, if a quick day trip is in order. When looking to purchase a home in Atlanta, it was the Colony Square building that instantly appealed to Ingram’s architectural sensibilities. “It really is an architectural landmark in Atlanta,” he says of the stalwart Jova/Daniels/Busby-designed live/work complex that brought urbanism to midtown in the 1970s. “It’s held onto its original feeling, and never tried to be anything more than it was intended to be. Plus, it’s a great location; I can walk just about everywhere.” This unit, in particular, drew the architect’s interest because it was close to being original to the building. “Not much updating was needed other than a little fresh paint and refi nishing the fl oors,” he recalls. “It was pretty before I moved a stick of furniture into it—an elegant shell for my things, a gorgeous container for everything.” That “elegant shell” set the stage, too, for interiors quite different from those found in his primary residence in Birmingham (a petite cottage) and lake house at Lake Martin, Alabama (a shingle-style compound). “My furniture has always been in a more traditional setting. Using things I’ve collected over the years in fresh new ways makes this place feel like a true getaway,” Ingram says. “And I’ve

MWithin the living room, a Saarinen table surrounded by

three gray-and-gold slipcovered chairs by John Saladino

creates a mini-library area, visually anchored by an an-

tique Italian sconce on the nearby wall. The desk lamp is

a midcentury design by George Nelson. The paint color

is Cloud White by Benjamin Moore.



above Though not positioned in close proximity, two 19th-century Pearwood demilune tables still work as a pair.

This one, with an English gilt wood convex mirror from Parc Monceau above it, is “loaded up” with treasured col-

lectibles, says Ingram, while the one on the opposite side of the room features just a single object so the two don’t

compete. The porcelain faux bois votive holders are from Takashimaya. right Ingram selected overscaled uphol-

stery for the diminutive dining area—chairs from Mrs. Howard and banquette-style seating created with a Mitchell

Gold + Bob Williams sofa. An antique mirror bounces light into the dramatic space, one perfectly suited for snacks

and cocktails. A West Elm table is set with Paris porcelain from the 1850s, while hand-colored prints featuring

great oak trees of England surround the alcove. The space is painted in Benjamin Moore’s Cromwell Gray HC-103.


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Proving that treasured

antiques can mix with

contemporary art and

pieces less precious, a

painted French chest

and print by artist Sean

Greene are right at home

with down-fi lled chaises

from West Elm. opposite

Ingram’s well-edited

approach is readily ap-

parent in the bedroom,

where a king-size

bed—with a luxurious

to-the-ceiling uphol-

stered headboard—is

joined by little more than

a nailhead chest of draw-

ers and a pair of antique

Pembroke tables.


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never lived in a white setting like this before. I had the yellow sofa, which started a gold theme carried out in accents like mirrors and sconces. I thought that the warm gray worked well with the yellow, but everything else is pretty neutral—including the white walls and bleached fl oors.” The fl oorplan, he points out, is by no means big but it’s open and fl ows spatially. It’s a lateral layout, wider than it is deep, which poses few problems thanks to a window wall that runs the entire length of the unit—and offers stunning views of Midtown beyond. Throughout, Ingram has carefully redefi ned spaces to better suit his lifestyle. What was once a “spare space,” perhaps used as a read-ing nook, now serves as a cozy dining alcove. Likewise, the original dining area is now a comfortable TV room. Even a corner of the liv-ing room is set up with a Saarinen table piled high with books and surrounded by slipcovered Saladino chairs, creating a mini-library. He defi nes the overall well-edited look as “luxurious sparity; I have only the things I really want here. That—plus the fact that it’s secure, comfortable and quiet—makes Colony Square feel like a true getaway.” SEE RESOURCES, BACK OF BOOK.



Friends dedicated to reviving

the tradition of Sunday supper

held their fi rst dinner inside a

restored barn at New Moon

Gardens, a private farm near

Lithonia, Georgia.

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BEAUTY & THE BEETA vibrant vegetable inspires the design and menu of an

intimate dinner party hosted in a picture-perfect setting east of Atlanta

Written by Sejal Bhima Photographed by David Christensen



clockwise, from top right Designer Walter

Mazzanti puts the fi nishing touches on the

rustic table setting. Homemade beet ravi-

olis await to be plated. The herbed-green

custard was served before the digestif. Ju-

liana Shields (left) and Tracy Mitchell (right)

of Suffi ciently Amused, whip up the eve-

ning’s six-course meal in the kitchen farm-

house at New Moon Gardens. The goat

cheese cheesecake featured a sea-salted

raw cacao pistachio coconut crust. Toast-

ed farro with golden beets, oven-roasted

tomatoes and prosecco was served in min-

iature mason jars. Shields sneaks away to

fetch a couple of empty glasses to toast a

successful evening. The bourbon-based

beet cocktail was garnished with sage

leaves. opposite New Moon Gardens fea-

tures acres of undisturbed natural foliage.


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N Not long ago, people regularly hosted friends for drinks, dinner and dessert, all served with a side of rich conversation.

Recipes were culled from family archives and the pages of cook-books, and tables were set with fi ne china and fl orals. A fi ne cognac or other digestif would signal the end of a carefree evening. But with today’s more work, less play culture, a traditional dinner party has all but grown scarce. Enter the ladies of Suffi ciently Amused. This Atlanta trio’s pop-up Sunday suppers are helping to fi ll the void left by the endangered dinner party, while bringing good food and deep conversation back to the table. “The goal of Suffi ciently Amused is to create an environment where people can gather to indulge their senses—not only in thoughtfully prepared food, but also in the company of interesting

individuals,” explains chef and Suffi ciently Amused owner Tracy Mitchell (who also owns Bad Dog Taqueria in Emory Village). “I like to think of food and great company as the great equalizer. We’re all different, but in those few moments at the table we come to-gether to savor an experience.” Their inaugural fête took place on a warm Sunday evening at New Moon Gardens in Lithonia, Georgia. The farm’s owner, and friend of Mitchell, David McMullin, had recently fi nished restoring the dilapidated late-1800s property. Creating a unique ambience for their guests wasn’t the only objective of the evening; it was also about proving that beets are making a culinary comeback. “‘Break it Down: The Organic Beet Box’ was the name of that night’s dinner,” says sous chef Juliana Shields. “For everyone who thought they dis-liked beets, we took them by surprise.” From the opening cocktail to the cheesecake dessert, each item on the evening’s menu promi-



nently featured some variety of beet, including the pizzas that were grilled over an open fi re pit and served to guests as they arrived. Next, they stepped inside the rustic-chic barn to com-mence their six-course beet-centric meal, with highlights such as toasted farro served in miniature mason jars and herbed-green custard with beet oil. The company’s resident sommelier, Susan Maschal, was also on hand, pouring rare but perfectly paired varietals. Designer Walter Mazzanti of Abitato Inc., who frequently collaborates with Mitchell, was at the helm of transforming the empty barn into a cozy space. “This evening was all about the food, so I didn’t want to create anything too distracting. I did, however, want to juxtapose the farm’s ruggedness and beauty with clean, contemporary lines,” he says. Mazzanti repurposed a weathered feeding trough found on-site into a centerpiece that was styled with twinkling candles and different beet varieties, cut in half to reveal their vibrant color and texture. Custom ikat table runners added yet another punch of color next to the sleek white chairs and striking modern chandelier. As day faded into dusk, Mazzanti’s decision to up-light the ceiling’s rafters cast a warm glow just as the fi nal courses were being served. Like any great dinner party, this one was memorable until the fi nal moments. “It was getting dark, the music was amazing and everyone was enjoying the warmth of the fi re with their fellow diners,” recalls Mitchell. “It was magical.” SEE RESOURCES, BACK OF BOOK.


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Seats for Suffi ciently Amused’s fi rst pop-up dinner party fi lled quickly with an array of food-loving guests, including the local proprietors of Decatur’s Avellino’s Pizza, who provided

the dough for the evening’s grilled pizzas. opposite, clockwise, from top left Mazzanti took his color cue for the tablescape from the evening’s beet-centric menu. Custom ikat table

runners added an exotic touch to the rustic setting. Supper was served inside the restored barn, just steps away from the property’s charming red farmhouse.



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right Rich, dark wood fi nishes on the walls, fl oor and ceil-

ing were replaced with a light-and-bright palette. The

white paint color used thoughout the home is Benjamin

Moore's Sea Pearl. Douglass commissioned the artwork

by having a custom-designed fabric stretched over a can-

vas frame. She based the pattern of the cabinet doors on

a design that she had seen while vacationing in Italy. The

chairs are from South of Market and the vintage wire stools

were found in France. opposite The foyer hints at the unex-

pected interior that lies beyond. In true Douglass fashion,

the minimalist space places importance on just a few spe-

cial objects: the old (the homeowners’ prized Mies van der

Rohe daybed), the found (a straw sculpture from the south

of France) and the new (a hide rug). previous spread The

homeowners, parents to three young children, loved the

fl oor plan of the classic estate home, but wanted to update

it with “fresh, modern fl air,” says designer Kay Douglass.

The family room is refreshingly clutter-free; here, “over-

scaled pieces help create a simplifi ed and harmonious,

yet practical, environment for a young family,” she says.

FFFROM THE STREET, YOU’D NEVER GUESS that this Atlanta home’s traditional facade belies a minimalist, clutter-free interior de-signed for an active family of fi ve. But the fi rst hint that this refi ned Southern manor is anything but expected occurs the closer you approach the home, thanks to shutters and bricks painted in an identical, mono-chromatic white. “A unifi ed color across the shutters and the exterior upholds its feeling of South-ern elegance,” explains designer and South of Market owner Kay Douglass, who was

hired on to give this Southern belle a more modern facelift for a young family that had recently relocated from Florida. That light-and-bright feel was precisely the aesthetic the homeowners wanted to infuse into the interiors, which at the time of purchase consisted of mainly dark, rich browns. The clients’ charge: “Out with the old energy, in with the new energy,” and whitewashing the fl oors and whitening the walls was Douglass’s fi rst order of business. Known for her clean-lined, less-is-more approach, Douglass, who is also a master editor, decided to adjust the home’s fl oor plan by moving the original dining room




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The homeowners, says Douglass, were open to a less traditional

take on the dining room, so she opted for two graphic tables—

one round and one square—which are surrounded by South of

Market’s armless Jules dining chairs and anchored by a pair of

identical iron chandeliers. Orange silk-and-cotton panels add di-

mension to the space, while round wooden bands (possibly from

a barrel) add graphic interest to the space above the fi replace.



above Douglass opted to move the dining room to the center of the home to allow for a better fl ow throughout

the main fl oor. The sofa and stools are from South of Market. below Douglass unifi ed the colors of the shutters

and the brick to give it a contemporary verve, while retaining its feeling of Southern elegance. opposite In the

breakfast room, an upholstered banquette is paired with modern pedestal tables, vintage chairs from France

and an overscaled drum pendant light fi xture.

to the center of the house, which would not only create better movement throughout the main fl oor, but also allow the room to take on added importance. Never one to shy away from scale—or experimentation, for that matter—Douglass opted to give the dining room the air of a restaurant or gathering space by specifying not one but two dining tables, in contrast-ing shapes (one is round, the other square). Mixed with soft, upholstered chairs, identi-cal iron chandeliers and dramatic orange draperies, the result is a space that’s as spare as it is sophisticated—but also large enough to accommodate a dinner party or cozy enough for an intimate dinner. There was one room, though, where the homeowners challenged Douglass to depart from the neutral palette, and that was in


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In the study, pairs of overscaled pieces create a “simplifi ed,

harmonious, yet practical environment for a young family,” says

Douglass. “The use of strong colors as accents around purpose-

ful upholstery pieces pulls together the modern with the old.” The

chaises, woven desk chairs and orange stools are from South

of Market. The owners' collection of color photography features

works by artist Stephen Wilkes, which are set against lacquered

walls painted in Pratt & Lambert's London Fog.


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the study, where the designer fulfi lled their dream of creating a striking, lacquered-gray retreat. As she did with the dining area, the designer juxtaposed pairs of overscaled pieces with brilliant white and orange ac-cents. Beyond making a dazzling design statement, the room also serves as a func-tioning home offi ce and quiet retreat. “It was important to the family that each and every space be used to maximum effi ciency,” says Douglass of the dual-purpose room. Equally paramount to the homeowners, who had worked in the furniture business in the past, was incorporating some of their favorite pieces, but with “a fresh, modern

fl air,” says Douglass. And the entry, she says, is the perfect example. “The foyer is the positive result of using our client’s favorite piece”—the chaise from their previ-ous residence—“with something ‘found,’ a straw sculpture sourced from the south of France that adds the perfect burst of color.” It’s precisely that kind of burst, that signature “spice” that Douglass is known for weaving into her projects, which not only unites the modern with the old, but also propels this interior from pretty and practical to punchy and powerful. But with this designer at the helm, that’s every bit expected. SEE RESOURCES, BACK OF BOOK.


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DESIGNER KAY DOUGLASS EMPLOYED A‘LESS-IS-MORE‘ ’ APPROACH IN DECORATING ’THE RESIDENCE, BUT DID SO WITHOUT SACRIFICING STYLE AND COMFORT FORTHE FAMILY OF FIVE WHO CALL IT HOME.

The homeowners love to entertain and often open all the doors between the house

and the terrace, which overlooks the infi nity pool and lush, green lawn. opposite

Douglass’s design philosophy is about simplicity and editing a space down to its

essence. In the master bedroom, color and texture enhance the home’s existing ar-

chitecture, which includes the original stone mantel.



Natural InstinctStory by Alyse Harral Stevens Photographed by Tim Moxley Styled by Holly Smith

A LOCAL SHOP OWNER TAKES THE EDGE OFF HIS CONCRETE-AND-GLASS CONDOMINIUM

BY INCORPORATING TRANQUIL COLORS, ORGANIC ELEMENTS AND UNIQUE ACCENTS

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Homeowner and designer

David D’Ambrosio trans-

formed a guest bedroom in

his Midtown condominium

into a dining room, this page

and opposite, which he also

uses as a home offi ce. “I love

having that table to spread

out all my design boards,”

he says. “And the chandelier

illuminates the whole room;

it’s layered with lights.” The

custom table is made of hick-

ory, and the crystal chande-

lier is by Currey & Company.

Both are from D’Ambrosio’s

shop, Redefi ned Home

Boutique. Carved black

chairs by Noir. Candelabra

by Oly. D’Ambrosio only

wanted a hint of color in his

serene condo. “For more

color, I simply add fl owers,”

he says. Vessel on table is

by Arteriors.

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The living room was designed solely as an

entertaining space. A silk-and-wool rug adds

luster, while a shagreen coff ee table by Made

Goods gives the space added texture. The

mounted horses were found in Paris. A pillow,

custom-made from an antique grain sack, rests

on a sofa upholstered in a soft gray linen. The

alpaca wool throw is by Thomas Paul. Nesting

tables by Mr. Brown by Julian Chichester.

Lamps and chandelier by Oly.

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DDAVID D’AMBROSIO CREATED HIS LITTLE GLASSbox in the sky by accomplishing a careful balancing act. The concrete-and-glass condominium was very much a bachelor pad when he bought it—bright burgundy and royal blue paint, wall-to-wall carpeting and maple laminate fl oors. But the view from the 19th fl oor of the Metropolis convinced him he was home. Aiming for the clean, sophisticated look of a boutique hotel, but with added interest, D’Ambrosio’s fi rst purchase was a silverleaf and gray mohair Louis-style chair that now resides in his bedroom. “I like to pick one piece to start with, branch out the design from that, and then go back to it for reference and inspiration,” he says. The chair established D’Ambrosio’s goal to soften the large planes of glass and concrete with classic lines, organic elements, natural fabrics and tranquil tones. He certainly wanted to make his home warmer and more inviting. At the same time, he fashioned a space that allowed his collection of unique vintage objects and accessories to stand out. “I love mixing styles,” D’Ambrosio says. “When pressed, I call

my style ‘industrial modern.’ I try to redefi ne objects from the past and turn them toward the present.” D’Ambrosio shied away from using too much saturated color in the space and, instead, chose paints and fabrics that offered under-tones of color. In the living room, there is a layer of purple under the slate and gray fi nishes. In the dining room, honey tones shine through dark grays and black. Different metallic touches also add light and substance. “I love mixing metals,” D’Ambrosio adds. “The more organic, matte tones are easily blendable, and give more of a found look, instead of a room that looks right out of a catalogue.” D’Ambrosio uses the same philosophy at his West Midtown shop, Redefi ned Home Boutique. “I’ve always loved old things, but I never wanted to own an antiques shop,” he admits. “The feel of my house is much like the store—almost all of the accessories are found. It just adds a unique touch to know no one else has the same thing.” SEE RESOURCES, BACK OF BOOK.

D’Ambrosio shops weekly

for vintage and antique

accessories to fi ll his

home and West Midtown

shop, Redefi ned Home

Boutique. A 1912 Corona

typewriter is one of many

he’s collected. The framed

Emerson quote is by Art

Classics. A one-of-a-kind

Indonesian driftwood

sculpture sits atop a metal

console table by Vaga-

bond Vintage.




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This Louis XVI chair by Oly was the

fi rst piece D’Ambrosio bought for

the condominium, and it served as

the design inspiration for the entire

residence. The petrifi ed wood

stump and vintage camera are from

Redefi ned Home Boutique. The

dresser is by Tritter Feefer. Banana

silk-and-wool rug from Moattar.

opposite “There is nothing more

that I love at the end of the day than

curling up with a good book in bed,

with the chandelier dimmed, and

looking out over my view of the

city,” says D’Ambrosio. The antler

chandelier is vintage. Bed linens by

Bella Notte.



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WEB LINKS & AD INDEX ASID GEROGIA CHAPTER asidga.org ........................................................... 41

ATLANTA DECORATIVE ARTS CENTER adacatlanta.com......................... 12

ATLANTA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK acfb .org .......................................... 78

ATLANTA FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL atlfoodandwinefestival.com ........... 42

BELL CABINETS bellcabinets.com ................................................................. 35

BOXWOODS GARDENS & GIFTS boxwoodsonline.com ............................77

BRADFORD PRODUCTS bradfordproducts.com ......................................... 21

BRIAN JAMES DAVIS FLORALS brianjamesdavis.com ...................................

CALIFORNIA CLOSETS californiaclosets.com .............................................. 17

CAMBRIA cambriausa.com .............................................................................. 33

CIRCA LIGHTING circalighting.com ..................................................................7

COLDWELL BANKER PREVIEWS

coldwellbankerpreviews.com ..................INSIDE FRONT COVER

CONSTRUCTION RESOURCES, INC. crhomeusa.com ...................................

DECATUR DISHCRAWL dishcrawl.com ........................................................ 78

DOVETAIL PROPERTIES & HOMES dovetailhomes.com .......................... 38

ERIKA READE LTD. erikareadeltd.com .............................................................8

FERGUSON ENTERPRISES ferguson.com ................................................... 39

FOXGLOVE ANTIQUES & GALLERIES foxgloveantiques.com .................. 39

GEORGIA POWER georgiapower.com .............................................................1

GLOBAL BMW atlantabmw.com .................................................BACK COVER

GRAMERCY FINE LINENS & FURNISHINGS shopgramercy.com ............ 29

GROHE grohe.com/us ...................................................................................... 37

HUFF HARRINGTON FINE ART huff harrington.com .................................. 27

HUFF HARRINGTON HOME huff harrington.com ........................................ 30

JACKSON SPALDING jacksonspalding.com .....................................................

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF ATLANTA jlatlanta.org ............................................... 42

KATHRYN LEACH HOME kathrynleachhome.com.......................................77

KELLIE GRIFFIN INTERIORS kelliegriffi ninteriors.com ............................... 25

LEISURE TIME DECKS ltddecks.com ............................................................. 26

LEXUS lexus.com .............................................................................................. 76

MARCIA WEBER GARDENS TO LOVE gardenstolove.com ...................... 25

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MORGAN CREEK CABINET COMPANY morgancreekcabinets.com........ 10

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PEACHTREE BATTLE TOUR OF HOMES choa.org .................................... 30

PORCELANOSA, USA porcelanosa-usa.com ..................................................2

REDEFINED HOME BOUTIQUE redefi nedhomeboutique.com ................. 21

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ROOM & BOARD roomandboard.com..............................................................5

ROSWELL WOMAN’S CLUB roswellwomansclub.org ................................ 76

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THE HAMBIDGE CREATIVE RESIDENCY PROGRAM

hambidge.org/residency ...................................................................... 78

THE MERCANTILE blog.mercantileatlanta.com ........................................... 19

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PAGES 44-51 (setting the stage)

INTERIOR DESIGN Bill Ingram, Bill Ingram Architect, 2205 Seventh Ave. S., Birmingham,

Alabama 35233. (205) 324-5599; billingramarchitect.com

PAGES 52-57 (beauty & the beet)

DINNER COMPANY Suffi ciently Amused; facebook.com/suffi cientlyamused INTERIOR

DESIGN Walter Mazzanti, Abitato Inc. (404) 786-0676

PAGES 58-69 (what lies beneath)

INTERIOR DESIGN Kay Douglass, South of Market, 345 Peachtree Hills Ave. NE, Suite 100,

Atlanta 30305. (404) 995-9399; southofmarket.biz

PAGES 71-75 (natural instinct)

INTERIOR DESIGN David D’Ambrosio, Redefi ned Home Boutique, 887 Howell Mill Rd. NW,

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QUINTESSENTIALLY ATLANTA

THE SKIRTED TABLEWhat makes an Atlanta house a HOME? In the fi fth installment of our year-long series examining the things that are essential to every Atlanta residence, MARCIA SHERRILL gathers around the timeless table(et

c.)LIFE

there is one single piece of furniture that characterizes

Atlanta—at least during the last 25 years—it has to be the skirted table. In particular, the skirted round table—quite pos-sibly, the most versatile piece of furniture on the planet. I’m not sure of its history, but I have fl ashbacks to the image of Scarlett O’Hara wearing her draperies and, just maybe, the mounds of velvet wrapped around her shoulders found a fi nal resting place as a table topper (or two). Skirted tables rose to promi-nence in 1970s when magazines started to feature them exten-sively. In the ’80s, The Prince of Chintz, Mario Buatta, certainly heaped piles of fabric on skirted tables, and others followed with skirted bathroom sinks and, fi nally, slipcovered sofas. Designers simply couldn’t get enough of a good thing—and neither could we. Atlanta’s own born-and-bred home furnishings retailer Ballard Designs set the whole country afl utter with round plywood tables and luscious skirts in an array of colors and fl eur-de-lis patterns that were sold by the tens of thousands. We bought toile, chinoiserie and chintzy fl oral prints. Cab-bage roses, hydrangeas and tulip prints made our bedrooms feel like bowers. Along with the luxurious folds of fabric that

cascaded to the fl oor came ex-tra storage—piles of magazines, tissues boxes and extra alarm clocks could be stashed away in a nanosecond. Then, thanks to decorators realizing the poten-tial of a skirted table to make an entire room, the tables left the bedside and began showing up in living rooms and dining rooms. Petite 18- and 24-inch round tables gave way to 60- and 84-inch rounds that, to this day, continue to command presence in a room. While skirted tables were banished by fancy L.A. and New York decorators in the late ’90s and early 2000s in lieu of mirrored and lucite pieces, we never backed down. But today, billowy ball gown-like skirts of taffeta have given way to more crisp and tailored designs, with couture-like detailing. Goodbye, fussy skirts of yore. Thanks to a little gros-grain ribbon trim, lowly burlap and hemp fabrics have become the fabrics du jour. And, fi nally, while the table itself is always the focus, what sits on a skirted round table makes it even more special—and Southern. Atlantans love to display mountains of silver picture frames of friends, fam-ily and pets—even strangers—for everyone to see. After all, sometimes a piano just isn’t big enough to hold all those memories.

AN ELEGANT DINING ROOM BY ATLANTA

DESIGNER JACKYE LANHAM FEATURES A

BEAUTIFULLY TAILORED SKIRTED TABLE.

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The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta (The Residences) are not developed, sponsored, owned, offered or sold by Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group or any affiliate thereof (MOHG), and MOHG makes no representation, warranty or guaranty of any kind regarding The Residences. The developers and owners of The Residences use the Mandarin Oriental name and trademarks subject to the terms of revocable licenses from MOHG which may expire or be terminated.

Your home, with a wonderful twist

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Exquisite private residences with the legendary service of Mandarin Oriental

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Custom Cabinets Not Included.

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The Luxury Living Show custom kitchen will feature

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and custom cabinets. Funny, it is the same with new

Global Imports BMWs, except for the custom cabinets,

of course. Come visit our newly renovated BMW showroom

today. It’s another glimpse at luxury living.

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