SPRING FEVER!
Contents MARCH 2025
HOME 78
A New Chapter
Phoebe Howard and Blake Segars effortlessly combine old and new for a fun, young family in Buckhead 98
Rich Revival
Designer Lauren DeLoach guides a 1930s gem near Buckhead’s Duck Pond into a warm, welcoming reprieve
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Balancing Act
Virginia Cheek and Greg Busch elevate a young family’s newconstruction home through classic patterns, sophisticated colors, and custom furnishings
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Garden Bliss
Alex Smith elevates Jackye Lanham’s storied home with a lush, timeless garden 16
LIFE 24
My Atlanta Neighborhood Brookwood Hills
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Calendar Happenings this month
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Naomi On spring cleaning
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Dish Painted Park
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End Note Emily Followill’s must-haves
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Editor’s Letter
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Ad Index
Ready to Serve
On the Cover
Step up your springtime soirées with AH&L’s entertaining inspiration 20
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LANDSCAPE DESIGNER ALEX SMITH INTERIOR DESIGNER JACKYE LANHAM
Fresh Finds
Make room during seasonal cleaning for our sprightly spring product picks
PHOTOGRAPHY BY EMILY FOLLOWILL
SPRING FEVER!
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FROM THE EDITOR
Editor’s Eye What I’m loving this month
spring awakening
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THE SPRING SEASON IS nearly upon us and it’s arguably the most joyful time of year in Atlanta. You can likely find me picking up farm-fresh produce at the Peachtree Road Farmer’s Market (carrots straight from the garden can’t be beat), on a brisk morning stroll on the BeltLine, or sipping something—whether coffee or sauvignon blanc—around a fire-pit at The Chastain. The air is lighter, and as Atlantans get back into the post-winter groove, it’s our homes (and the lush surrounding landscapes beginning to bloom) that are our key motivators. Our March issue encourages readers to embrace the season with three picture-perfect homes dressed in their springtime best. In Buckhead, Phoebe Howard and Blake Segars strike the perfect balance between old and new for a fun, young family in a
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nearly 100-year-old house (page 78), and nearby, Virginia Cheek and Greg Busch follow suit with a transitional-style new-build that is classic, yet kid-friendly (page 114). A stone’s throw from Buckhead’s Duck Pond, Lauren DeLoach brings a 1930s gem— and its homeowner looking for a change—into an exciting new chapter (page 98). Also inside: Our cover story details the three-decades worth of TLC landscape designer Alex Smith has poured into iconic also into their friendship (page 8). Don’t forget to mark your calendar for two can’t-miss events happening this month, both benefiting worthy causes: AH&L’s 5th-annual Tour of Kitchens March 15–16, and the High Museum Wine Auction March 20–22. See you there!
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Atlanta designer Jackye Lanham’s historic personal garden—and
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STYLE
OUTDOOR
Garden BLISS
A decades-long friendship between landscape designer ALEX SMITH and designer JACKYE LANHAM elevates a storied home with a timeless garden design Written by KATE STRICKLAND Photographed by EMILY FOLLOWILL
City Charm Although originally from Louisiana, the original architect of celebrated Atlanta designer Jackye Lanham’s personal home, Owen Southwell, studied architecture at the Carnegie Institute of Technology. He ventured down to Atlanta where he helped design buildings at Emory University and several homes around the city. 8
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“THIS WASN’T A PLANNED GARDEN. WE JUST LET HISTORY GUIDE US AND TRIED NOT TO CHANGE ANYTHING, JUST MAKE IT BETTER.” —JACKYE LANHAM
Treasured Find Surrounded by hydrangeas, an antique cistern-
turned-fountain serves as a charming focal point at the end of a walkway. “Whenever you find an old garden ornament or vessel like this cistern that’s incredibly beautiful, trying to turn that into a water feature that retains and recirculates water can be a challenge,” says landscape designer Alex Smith. “We made sure to waterproof it a few times.”
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Verdant Views above left Right off the driveway, a plethora of A STRONG FOUNDATION and never too fussy: These words describe not only the personal garden of famed Atlanta designer Jackye Lanham, but the over 30-year friendship she cultivated with landscape designer Alex Smith. After moving into her Buckhead home 40 years ago—which notably celebrates its 100th birthday this year—Lanham was immediately charmed and knew she only wanted to make improvements, not changes. With thoughtful home renovations and additions by Norman Askins, Yong Pak, D. Stanley Dixon, and William Litchfield, the garden received all-star treatment to match. Recruiting celebrated garden designer Ryan Gainey in the late 1980s, Lanham was soon introduced to his young apprentice Smith. When Smith branched out on his own 26 years ago with Alex Smith Garden Design, Ltd., there was no question about who should continue to maintain Lanham’s gracious grounds. “We just speak the same language,” says Smith. “I get it, she gets it, and we don’t even have to talk about it.” Situated on a small bluff and with a circular driveway encapsulating it, the property brims with pockets of intrigue and curated moments—the kind that only emerge when you truly know someone. Keeping in mind Lanham’s daily walks along the driveway with her Cavalier King Charles spaniel, Hutty, Smith planted an abundance of blue hydrangeas to frame the strong gable on the back of the home. “We wanted to create a layering effect, so that when she’s walking and looks back up at this beautiful house and all these plants, she can just embrace what an architectural gem it is,” says Smith. 10
Annabelle hydrangeas and Lenten roses thrive among native white dogwood. above Original to the home, a whimsical lead glass door with a spiderweb motif boasts views of the garden beyond. The path is lined with Korean boxwood, Duke Gardens Plum Yew, and a Tulip Time camellia. below “It’s a very shaded property so that’s why hydrangeas thrive up there on the hill,” explains Lanham. “They just look happy.”
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Blooming Accents
A past addition by Norman Davenport Askins, Architects is decorated with climbing hydrangea planted by garden designer Ryan Gainey and Smith. “He opened up Pandora’s box for me and sort of brought it out in me,” says Smith of Gainey. “He was truly one of a kind.”
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STYLE NEWS
READY TO SERVE Step up your springtime soirées with entertaining inspiration from the AH&L archives Written and Produced by THE EDITORS
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keep it fresh
QUATRANO BY BRIAN WOODCOCK; KASLER BY DAVID CHRISTENSEN; OPPOSITE: DESIGN BY SANDE BECK, PHOTO BY DAVID CHRISTENSEN
Impress guests—and save yourself a trip to the store— with a lineup of homegrown ingredients. Atlanta chef ANNE QUATRANO garnishes her take on the gin and tonic with cucumber, mint, and lime straight from her 60acre family property, SUMMERLAND FARM.
say the word Keep discussions dynamic with a variety of seating options, from formal table settings to casual conversation areas. At a patron party hosted in her own backyard, designer SUZANNE KASLER embraced a laissez-faire attitude, with guests moving freely between indoors and out. The laidback approach encourages connection and conviviality. 17
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Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles’
TOUR OF KITCHENS The Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles fifth annual TOUR OF KITCHENS returns in 2025 for a two-day event providing house-loving Atlantans with in-person access to the best kitchen-design professionals in the city. Visitors will enjoy a self-guided tour of Atlanta’s most impressive private residential kitchens. Whether you plan to renovate, start from scratch, or find your ideal design professional—this tour is for you! Tour 9 unique kitchens in Atlanta showcasing a range of designs from traditional to transitional and contemporary. There are five kitchens on tour on Saturday and four kitchens on tour on Sunday.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Where do I find addresses for the stops on tour? Addresses of the kitchens will be included on your ticket PDF upon purchase. Tickets will be e-mailed from sender: Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Shop. A PDF, along with a map, will be emailed to all guests on 3/14/25 by 9 a.m. Is the HUB at PDI open on both Saturday and Sunday? PDI will be open on Saturday only to TOK guests from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. If I purchase a ticket, is the ticket for Saturday or Sunday? Your ticket grants you access to BOTH days. Can I use the ticket on one day but not the other? Yes!
Purchase tickets at AtlantaTourofKitchens.com
Are children allowed? And if so, do they need a ticket? We regret that we are unable to accommodate wheelchairs or strollers. Children 10+ are not permitted without a ticket. We highly discourage the attendance of children under 10 due to the nature of the event.
DATES
Can I purchase a ticket on the day of the Tour? Tickets are available online only through AtlantaTourofKitchens.com. To purchase tickets at an individual stop, tickets must be selfpurchased and processed through a QR code available on-site.
Saturday, March 15–Sunday, March 16, 2025 March 15 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 16 | 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE
9 Metro Atlanta locations; 5 on Saturday and 4 on Sunday
TICKETS
$60; use discount code EARLYBIRD for $10 off through March 2, 2025. Tickets must be purchased in advance at AtlantaTourofKitchens.com and are not available at the door at any location.
PARKING TOUR HUB
On-street parking is available on-site at each location and directionals will be provided. PDI: 1190 Huff Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 Enjoy coffee, light breakfast, beverages, and bathroom access between 9 a.m.–3 p.m. on Saturday, 3/15 only. Don’t forget to pick up your swag bag!
Visit Atlantatourofkitchens.com for further information.
Can I use the restrooms at any of the houses on tour? No. Please join us at the Tour of Kitchens Hub (Saturday only) at PDI where restrooms, food, and drink are available. Will I get to meet the kitchen designer? The kitchen designer will be at the kitchen they designed the entire day. What happens if it rains? The tour is rain or shine. Can I give a personal donation to the Open Hand during the Tour? QR codes will be available on-site at our HUB and each location for direct giving. Is transportation provided for the Tour? No. The Tour of Kitchens is a self-guided tour, therefore you are responsible for your own transportation. Additionally, please follow the signage placed on-site for parking guidance. Do I have to print my ticket? No! You can check in at either the HUB, or the first kitchen you visit with your email confirmation, printed or digital ticket, or just your name. You will then receive your wristband. It is important to keep your wristband on all day as you will not be granted entry into any of the stops without your wristband. What’s the refund policy? There are no refunds.
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A NEW CHAPTER PHOEBE HOWARD and BLAKE SEGARS effortlessly combine old and new for a fun, young family in Buckhead Written by ALYSSA BIRD Photographed by EMILY FOLLOWILL
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True Blue
An antique portrait from the client’s collection presides over the living room, which contains a sofa and chair from designer Phoebe Howard’s line, Mr. & Mrs. Howard for Sherrill Furniture, a chair from Hickory Chair, an ottoman from Baker, and sconces from Mrs. Howard.
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Focal Point
A large work by Stewart McDonald holds court over the fireplace in the living room. The floor lamp is from Visual Comfort & Co.
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Descending Design
A warm welcome for visitors, a grisaille wallcovering from Susan Harter Muralpapers features a landscape scene that runs from the foyer up the main staircase.
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WHEN IT COMES TO design, restraint is a powerful tool. It can be tempting to gut everything and start anew, but often the most successful projects are handled with self-control and a light touch. Such was the case with this 5,000-square-foot, five-bedroom Buckhead residence, which dates from the late 1920s or early ’30s. The house had been well maintained throughout its history, so the current owners decided that a complete overhaul wouldn’t be necessary. With the kitchen and baths already up to snuff, the couple called on designer Phoebe Howard to work her magic on the rest of the home. “I get excited anytime I get to lay my
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hands on a historic property,” says Howard. “It’s a jewel of an old house. The goal was to embrace its architecture and quirky spaces, but update it with modern silhouettes and contemporary art.” Indeed, the interiors strike a balance of old and new, featuring a combination of custom furnishings, contemporary pieces, and antiques. “The wife is an old soul who loves history and is drawn to a variety of things, including antique oil paintings,” says Howard, who incorporated several pieces of artwork and furniture from the client’s collection. Meanwhile, any additions couldn’t be too precious, as the couple has young children and dogs. “The family lives 81
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Rich Revival Designer LAUREN DELOACH guides a 1930s gem near Buckhead’s Duck Pond into a warm, welcoming reprieve Written by ANGELA CARAWAY-CARLTON Photographed by MALI AZIMA
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Place of Prominence
A welcoming skirted table in the grasscloth-wrapped foyer provides a key drop and place to flaunt fresh flowers from the front yard’s cutting garden.
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Welcome Home
left The bungalow, built in 1930, is around the corner from Buckhead’s Duck Pond and boasts a range of inviting outdoor entertainment zones. opposite Designer Lauren DeLoach drew green tones into the formal living room to honor its front garden view.
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NEW BEGINNINGS CAN be at once daunting and full of possibilities. For designer Lauren DeLoach’s client, a widower seeking a new home from which to fortify his spirits and embark on his next chapter, a 1930s bungalow steps from Buckhead’s Duck Pond was just the place. Though nearly a century old, the home was renovated by Norris Broyles Architects, Inc. and Adam Pollock of Castlehaven Construction under former owners to yield a contemporized cottage with alluring historical touches intact. “The house exudes vintage charm thanks to the compartmentalized layout and architectural details, like antique French beams and a granite fireplace in the formal living room, that make it feel like a jewel box,” says DeLoach. And the nearby intimate dining room is certainly a gem. “At night, it glows,” says DeLoach, due in part to string lights that shine from the adjacent, pocket-sized secret garden. The cafe lights bounce off the 19th-century Swedish chandelier and the custom antique mirrored cabinet, which houses the silver collection of the owner and his late wife, creating a
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Floral Fancy
Wrapping the dining room, painterly paper by British brand Lewis & Wood is based on 18th-century chintzes and adds a cozy sensibility to the entertaining space. A Visual Comfort & Co. ceiling fixture is dressed in petite shades.
Balancing Act VIRGINIA CHEEK and GREG BUSCH elevate a young family’s home through classic patterns, sophisticated colors, and custom furnishings Written by COLLEEN MCNALLY ARNETT Photographed by KELLY BLACKMON FOR EMILY FOLLOWILL PHOTOGRAPHY
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left In the foyer, skirted ottomans covered in a plush periwinkle match the dining room’s painted trim (SherwinWilliams Debonair) and Lewis & Wood’s Indienne Green Glaze wallpaper. below left A double-square steel door allows sunlight to stream into the foyer of this tailored Buckhead residence.
AS THE OLD SAYING goes, good things come in small packages. Jewelry, baby clothes, a perfect cup of coffee. Or, as in the case of a Buckhead new-construction home for a growing family, a Blue Celeste tile that inspired the entirety of the project. “The homeowner already had an idea, which is really nice when there is a source of inspiration and we build on that,” says designer Virginia Cheek. When the homeowners showed the sparkling sky blue marble to Cheek, together they dreamed up a basketweave rug pattern that eventually became the floor in the primary bathroom— and also Cheek’s favorite space in the home. “The color was so pretty, we went with it. We pulled from that color for the vanities, and then we layered different tones of the blue and blue-grays throughout.” To achieve the overall look the homeowners desired, Cheek mixed timeless touches—a classic empire mirror and vintage-style fixtures—with a streamlined, freestanding bathtub. “The bathroom is a nice example of what we mean when we say we were doing a transitional house,” she adds. This balancing act continues in the primary bedroom. Subtle, layered textures in the linen wallcovering, custom bedding, and sheer window panels create a relaxing retreat, while mismatched, Regency-style side tables and a white-lacquered four-poster bed add character. With construction underway at the height of pandemic-era delays, every detail of the home’s 3,800 square feet was carefully considered to maximize impact. “Keeping the house modest in size did them a lot of favors,” says architect Greg Busch. The homeowner, who lived on the same street during construction, and his father, a real estate developer, also served as the foremen. The result is a “well-thought-out house,” describes Cheek. “It has traditional elements, but is super functional for having little kids in today’s world.” The floor plan—a primary suite on the main level with three bedrooms upstairs—was familiar to Cheek,
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High Shine
Adjacent to the dining room, hardware inspired by Addison Weeks jewelry sparkles on the bar cabinets.
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