ATLANTA HOMES & LIFESTYLES
NOVEMBER 2019
CLASSIC
COVETABLE STYLE, COLLECTED INTERIORS
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VOLUME 38, NO. 11
Contents NOVEMBER 2019
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The French Connection French antiques commingle with contemporary artwork in this Buckhead residence by Courtney Giles Interiors
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Family Matters Greg Busch and Susan Bozeman create a casual but polished residence with extended family in mind
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Hidden Potential A Buckhead couple is right at home again in their historic manse thanks to an overhaul by a trio of talents
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Made to Measure Yong Pak and Carter Kay update a Buckhead abode precisely suited to its new owner’s style
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Calendar Happenings this month Naomi On the state of Buckhead Dish Le Colonial End Note Suzanna on holiday travel Editor’s Letter Ad Index
Style News AH&L checks in with area top tastemakers
On the Cover
Book Look
Interior Design by COURTNEY GILES INTERIORS
Fall’s fresh design releases are a feast for the eyes 18
LIFE
Educated Eye
Photography by EMILY FOLLOWILL Styled by ELEANOR ROPER
AH&L explores the roots and lasting impact of kilims
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STYLE NEWS
AH&L checks in with four area tastemakers to discuss their most recent creative accomplishments
Written by THE EDITORS
BLAKE WEEKS of my recent finds was yardage of French ATLANTA HOMES & LIFESTYLES: What’s Rococo-era gold-plated metal fringe, and I the inspiration behind Indefinite Articles, knew immediately that it would be imporyour new collection of sculptural art? tant to a piece that was not yet known. A BLAKE WEEKS: I am drawn to landscapes few months later the fringe showed up as that straddle two worlds. Swamps and part of the story being told in XV. marshlands are particularly compelling— AH&L: Where does each piece begin? they’re so romantic, wild and dangerous— WEEKS: It starts with a specific mood, and and a constant source of inspiration. An it’s become my role to give it physical form. ecosystem that exists simultaneously between water and earth demands that the life These are generally inspired by a single fragment, bone or feather—often one I’ve alfound within it navigate both terrains with ready collected—and I know that it wants to equal prowess and ability. Growing up on lead me somewhere. I’ve learned to sit still the coastal plains of Alabama ensured my with the mystery and follow my instincts until exposure to this particular flora and fauna, I come upon the next piece of the puzzle. and I imagine it set the stage for this work. AH&L: The connection between jewel-like AH&L: Your creations are so intricate. materials and natural materials is intriguing. Where do you find all your materials? WEEKS: The work is broad enough to hold WEEKS: I don’t place limits on where I find materials. I forage; I’ve taken apart jewelry; mutually opposing ideas; every piece is textured and complex in dimensionality, I’ve gone to bead shows and gemstone material and visual contrast. Available at R. exhibits. I can be equally as taken by a piece of plastic as I am a natural pearl. One Hughes, ADAC, through Jan. 1; blakeweeks.com 12
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BLAKE WEEKS PORTRAIT BY SYDNEY WEEKS; ART BY VENVISIO; STUDIO BY SIMON UPTON CHUCK CHEWNING COURTESY OF CHARLES H. CHEWNING INTERIORS
CHUCK CHEWNING ATLANTA HOMES & LIFESTYLES: Welcome to Atlanta! You’ve recently moved from Savannah. What spurred your decision? CHUCK CHEWNING I was born and raised in Atlanta, where both sides of my family are native Atlantans. I moved to New York in 2008 to become Creative Director at Donghia and Rubelli, leaving Atlanta behind. In 2011, I bought a house in Savannah as a second home to escape NYC on weekends. I fell in love with the charm of Savannah and was able to more deeply connect to SCAD, and the South in general. Last year, I made the decision to buy a home and set up a presence back in Atlanta. I still maintain an office in Savannah. AH&L: You just completed a restoration of the iconic Armstrong mansion in Savannah. What was the most rewarding (or challenging) aspect of this project? CHEWNING: The Armstrong Mansion is a 26,000-square-foot 1919 Beaux Arts masterpiece that has been lovely restored by the hotelier Richard Kessler as a personal residence. The house had been a law office for many years and needed significant restoration to all aspects of the structure. Fortunately, all the original interior and exterior architectural detail and finishes remained. New systems had to be designed and integrated into the historic rooms. This
included new and restored bathrooms and kitchens. The sheer volume, scale and complexity of the property was most challenging to document, design and manage the interior restoration. Mr. Kessler has an extensive collection of decorative arts which we had at our disposal to curate into the interiors. As an example, the house has 125 windows that all had to be dressed in endless fabrics and trims. Each room is a different architectural period and theme and the interior design had to reflect this. The client also has an exhaustive collection of artworks from around the world. With Mr. Kessler, we selected and organized artwork and accessories for all the rooms. In the end, there was a total of 80,000 hours put into the restoration. AH&L: What projects are you working on? CHEWNING: We recently completed a residential project for the owners of Savannah’s James Beard–winning restaurant, The Grey. The house is 1880s Italianate located on Monterrey Square in the downtown historic district and features Charleston side porches, courtyard gardens and a historic interior. The clients are originally from NYC and wanted an interior to reflect their eclectic lifestyle. The house is featured in the October 2019 issue of Elle Décor magazine. Charles H. Chewning Interiors, chuckchewning.com 13
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LIFE DISH
clockwise from right The lunch menu at Le Colonial, The Shops at Buckhead Atlanta’s hot new restaurant, features dishes like Vietnamese chicken and cabbage salad with grapefruit and sweet chili garlic vinaigrette. Chilled shrimp rolls with peanut sauce. White silk dress cocktail. Executive chef Hassan Obaye.
FRESH FUSION
The Shops Buckhead’s new Vietnamese hotspot, LE COLONIAL, offers a tasteful twist on the classics Written by LAUREN IVERSON Photographed by DAVID CHRISTENSEN HAUTE FRENCH INTERIORS and historic Southeast Asian flavors meld together in celebrity restaurateurs Rick Wahlstedt and Joe King’s latest dining venture, Le Colonial. Inside the 8,100-squarefoot restaurant—designed by Chicago-based architect Mark Knauer—the sophisticated French-Indochina interiors unfold through a series of dining areas that include the main dining room, airy veranda, private event space and the bar and lounge, all of which encourage a “stay awhile” mantra through a mix of ambient music, tropical plants and rattan furniture. Freehanded murals of lotus flowers by Swedish artist Jonas Wickman grace the walls while black-and-white photos of 1920s Saigon allude to a bygone era. And if the interiors aren’t enough to transport and delight, the cuisine certainly will. With their recently launched lunch menu, diners can expect a lighter sampling of menu favorites—including the green papaya salad with pickled carrots and toasted peanuts, or
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left The intimate outdoor terrace. right The main dining room offers seating arrangements from the intimate to the chic. below, left to right Roasted salmon with shiitake mushrooms and coconut lobster broth. Vietnamese mule with housemade ginger syrup and fresh cilantro.
the roasted salmon with organic shiitake mushrooms and coconut lobster broth—each boasting the familiar flavors of Vietnamese cuisine. “What I love about Southeastern food is it strikes the perfect balance between sweetness, spiciness and acidity in every dish,” says executive chef Hassan Obaye. Colorful concoctions featuring locally sourced vegetables match the eye-catching decor for an unexpected, yet satisfying, array of bold tastes and striking design—all embodying the rich culture that Le Colonial aims to share. “We wanted everything to be multilayered, but we didn’t want to create something unapproachable,” says Obaye. “In all aspects, Le Colonial is much more accessible to the average palette.” lecolonialatlanta.com
“Le Colonial is much more accessible to the average palette.” —Hassan Obaye SCOOP COURTESY OF WALDORF ASTORIA ATLANTA BUCKHEAD
THE SCOOP
Tea Time
Written by CLAIRE RUHLIN
WALDORF ASTORIA ATLANTA BUCKHEAD rolled out its new afternoon tea service in August. Cozy up inside the
into 8ARM WINE bar, which highlights
Nestled in Virginia-Highland, TIPPLE + ROSE TEA PARLOR AND APOTHECARY specializes in the tradition of high
hotel’s Café & Bar to enjoy a selection of
natural and biodynamic wines and classic
tea. Choose from themed menus such as
fine teas, alongside sandwiches and as-
cocktails. The menu also features a gong
Traditional (think macarons and house-
sorted fruits. Guests will also enjoy a glass
fu-style tea service (carried over from the
made scones), the Harvest Fall, Southern
of bubbly, as well as sweet treats such as
menu at INK), an intimate tea preparation
and Brunch High Teas. Vegan, vegetarian
peach cobbler, chocolate mud pie and ba-
featuring selections from China, Japan,
and gluten-free options are also available.
nana pudding. $68 per person with a glass
Taiwan and India. Seats are first come, first
Reservations are required at least 24-48
of champagne; waldorfastoria3.hilton.com
served. 8armatl.com/8armwine
hours in advance. tippleandrose.com
In September, 8ARM transformed its adjoining Japanese-style kanzume bar, INK,
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The French Connection French antiques commingle with contemporary artwork and current accessories in this residence by interior designer COURTNEY GILES Written by TATE GUNNERSON Photographed by EMILY FOLLOWILL Produced by ELEANOR ROPER
Pretty in Pink A painting by Katharina Chapuis through Pryor Fine Art takes center stage in the formal living room. The modern curved-back chair is Rose Tarlow through Jerry Pair, and it’s covered in a metallic fabric with a scalloped skirt by Nancy Corzine.
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Sheer Beauty In the dining room, Susan Bozeman selected a Gracie wallpaper for its silver, lavender and pink tones; it creates an ethereal backdrop for a mix of dining chairs from Edward Ferrell and Hickory White. To “bring down” the room’s formal elements, the designer grounded the space with a sisal rug and sheer curtains.
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FAMILY
MATTERS For a pair of empty nesters, SUSAN BOZEMAN and GREG BUSCH blended old and new to create a casual yet polished house designed with the couple—and their extended family—in mind Written by JENNIFER BOLES Photographed by JEFF HERR
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POTENTIAL A Buckhead couple feels right at home again in their historic manse thanks to a design overhaul by a trio of Atlanta talents Written by
SEJAL BHIMA Photographed by
EMILY FOLLOWILL Floral Design by
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The New Formal An oversize Gracie wallpaper mural and an early 19th-century chandelier from Robuck set the stage for elegant meals in the dining room. The table is from Holland MacRae and the curtains feature a silk embroidered fabric by Chelsea Textiles.
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Natural Order Landscape architect John Howard of Howard Design sited the backyard’s octagonal folly on axis with the library.
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Gather Around left An intimate seating area features an 18thcentury horse trough repurposed into a fountain. below Inspired by a photo of boiserie in an old French château, Bryan commissioned The Finishing Source to repaint the client’s existing trumeau mirror. Unique accents such as a limewashed chandelier by Koektrommel adds to the folly’s worldly appeal.
design, but while follies are historically meant purely for decorative purposes, this particular structure was planned as a multifunctional space. So while it offers the couple a serene spot to enjoy a glass of wine amid the trees, it also doubles as the wife’s art studio. On warm days, she can open the folly’s series of grand 10-foot iron doors for fresh air or switch on the heated flooring during cooler months. These modern conveniences are seamlessly integrated amid more period-authentic flourishes by Litchfield, including plaster walls and reclaimed limestone floors. Overhead, exposed wood framing follows the shape of the octagonal copper roof to make it seem as if the plaster had fallen down over time. “I don’t think I’ve ever worked on something where the detail is as exquisite as this,” notes Bryan, who complemented Litchfield’s pitchperfect design with beautiful accents such as an antique painting easel. Litchfield also brought his design-narrative approach to the garage addition. “I love for every project to have a storyline, so for the garage, I came up with the concept that it could have been 75
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Collected Feel The living room houses a mix of antiques, a new Ferrell Mittman sofa and a redesigned mantel. Beams lend additional character. The pair of armchairs are from Brunschwig & Fils and are covered in Nancy Corzine fabric. The painting above the sofa is from Tew Galleries.
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Made to Measure With fresh architectural accents and rooms designed to highlight cherished antiques, YONG PAK and CARTER KAY update a Buckhead abode precisely suited to its owner’s style Written by
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EMILY FOLLOWILL Produced by
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specia l events at the Home for the Holidays Designer Showhouse
FLOWER BAR
Boxwoods Boutique
Merry Mixology
RUN OF SHOWHOUSE
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16; 1 P.M.
Pick up gifts for everyone on your list! Shop high-end decor, home accessories, garden goods and other fun finds from our Boxwoods Gardens & Gifts pop-up show, which is always a highlight of the Home for the Holidays. Take some time to explore the boutique’s festive furnishings, goodies and gifts as you exit the house.
Tap into your inner bartender and raise a glass! Seasoned beverage professional Randall Roberts will share ideas and techniques to make seasonal cocktails for all types of holiday merriment. What’s more, he’ll demonstrate the famous Four Roses Eggnog recipe featured in Life magazine in 1936 and offer tastings. Cheers!
A Board for Every Occasion: The Baker Mama
Complimentary Hand Massages
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16; 11 A.M.
Explore Home for the Holidays’ wellness retreat and then pamper yourself! Expert nail artisans from PROSE, Midtown Atlanta’s newest luxury nail boutique, will offer complimentary hand massages throughout the day. In its state-of-the-art boutique, PROSE will use high-quality, non-toxic and hypoallergenic products to elevate the traditional experience of nail and hand care.
Food blogger, social media sensation and author Maegan Brown—also known as the Baker Mama—may change the way you think about entertaining. She will demonstrate her step-bystep methods and share original ideas for creating delicious, artful boards for any size group and any occasion, going beyond the cheese and charcuterie standard. After the presentation, her book, Beautiful Boards, will be available for purchase and signing. Sponsored by Lucy’s Market.
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17; 1 P.M. – 4 P.M.
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ADAC Day of Design SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23 10:30 A.M. – 2:15 P.M. PROSE
Sponsored by ADAC; events take place at the Showhouse
Meet our Junior Chair SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17
The Big Picture
Meet Home for the Holidays Honorary Junior Chair Melina Petriccione and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta mascots Hope & Will for a day filled with holiday spirit!
10:30 A.M. – 11:15 A.M.
Candlelight Tour THURSDAY NOVEMBER 21; 6 P.M. – 8 P.M. Enjoy a festive evening tour of the showhouse. The night will begin with a seasonal cocktail and light bites, followed by self-guided tours of this year’s Home for the Holidays. Advance ticket purchase required. $55; visit atlantaholidayhome.com
Merry Meditation
We have all heard the proverb, “a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step,” and when you are renovating, you need to make sure you are starting that journey off on the right foot! Join in a conversation with Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles’ Editor-in-Chief, Elizabeth Ralls, and the showhouse architectural design team of William H. (Bill) Harrison and Frank Heery, both of Harrison Design, along with developer Andrea Bain of The O’Donnell Group, as they reveal the best practices for approaching renovation projects of all sizes. Discover which contractors need to be involved in the process, and when. Learn how to develop a proper budget, and ultimately, gain an understanding of the most common renovation pitfalls—and how to avoid them.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22; 9:15 A.M. – 10 A.M. Does your stress level mimic the frenetic pace this time of year? We invite you to explore various modalities of meditation to cultivate peace, focus and energy in mind, body and spirit. November Nichols, founder of L’Artisan Muse, a maison on Atlanta’s West Side for all things wellness-oriented, will be your guide toward bringing balance and energy to your body and brain. Before opening hours and in the Home for the Holidays meditation garden, she’ll teach how to smoothly transition from the constant chatter in the thinking mind into the powers of your higher mind. Event is complimentary with showhouse admission but registration is required at atlantaholidayhome.com.
Designing for Wellness FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22; 11 A.M. – 12 P.M. The wellness movement has been influential in nearly every aspect of our modern lives, from the workplace to travel to home design. It has even taken center stage at this year’s Home for the Holidays with a state-of-the art wellness living space. A one hour ASID- and NKBA-accredited CEU is available for design industry professionals. In this presentation, MTI Director of Marketing Michael Kornowa will present “The Wellness Trend,” sharing insights about this movement and how home design practices can incorporate holistic therapies. After the program, Andrea Bain, developer and interior specifications designer with The O’Donnell Group, and Bill Harrison, principal architect of Harrison Design and Home for the Holidays 2019 Honorary Chair, will join Kornowa for discussion and a walking tour of the wellness space.
The Ever-Changing World of Kitchens and Baths 11:30 A.M. – 12:15 P.M. With never-ending possibilities of product, and ever-evolving trends, how do you stay ahead of the curve? Join Tish Mills Kirk of Tish Design and Randy O’Neil of Renaissance Tile & Bath as they explore do’s and don’ts in kitchen and bath design. Their lively discussion will touch on classic mainstays of design, trends they can’t wait to fade into the distance, and of course, funny and unexpected tales that occur during the process of creating a great design.
Finishing Touches for Signature Style 1:30 P.M. – 2:15 P.M. Transforming a home can be as extensive as a full renovation, or as simple as enhancing the existing space to create updated and refined interiors. Join Showhouse designers James Wheeler, Jena Salmon and Anna Braund as they reveal resourceful ways to complement and strengthen existing room designs. Suzanna Hamilton will moderate this panel of experts as they discuss approachable architectural and finish changes as well as aesthetic design recommendations that will add insight and enthusiasm to your home renovation.
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nna Braund is the founder of Atlanta-based Anna Braund Interiors. With a traveled eye and a storyteller’s keen sensitivity for
capturing meaningful detail, Anna creates spaces that are true expressions of beauty, emotion and memory. Believing that no two interiors—just as no two stories— are ever the same, she approaches each new project with a philosophy that design begins with the history of the space and story of the people that live within it.
MEET THE DESIGNER Anna has collaborated with some of the Southeast’s
Anna Braund
most respected architecture, design and planning
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projects by Peter Block & Associates, Historical
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Concepts, Lew Oliver, and Garrett Daniel Architecture,
@annabraund
among others. Anna’s work has been featured in
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Southern Living, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles and Atlanta
professionals. Her multilayered interiors have graced
Magazine’s HOME. In Fall 2019, she will introduce a special collection of hand-crafted mirrors made in England in partnership with Holland Macrae.
PHOTOGRAPHED BY EMILY FOLLOWILL
DESIGNER PORTFOLIO
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