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breathe easy IF A RELAY EXISTS to determine who can pack a suitcase in the shortest amount of time, I’d like to throw my name in as “one to
Cocktails taste better when prepared on the McKinnon & Harris bar cart in Parigi Pink, one of four color introductions in the new del Palma Color Collection. mckinnonharris.com
watch.” After all, there’s a lot one can accomplish in 30 minutes with a fast-approaching takeoff time and a minor dose of panic. While I’ve nearly perfected my process, it’s certainly not foolproof, and since one of my goals for 2024 is to eliminate unnecessary stress, my last-minute packing tendencies are the first thing up for review. I’m sure there are many areas we all could reflect on to guarantee an anxiety-free getaway, whether that be pre-planning the itinerary or clearing the schedule for poolside lounging. Our May issue features design professionals who are experts on this subject—all crafting luxurious, yet laid-back second homes that encourage their owners to take a deep exhale upon arrival. On Sea Island, a talented trio honors the area’s Mediterranean
With a large-scale botanical silhouette and abstract leaf block print border, Maison Venu’s Leyla tablecloth in Siena is sure to be the talk of the table. maisonvenu.com
heritage for a family-friendly coastal retreat (page 56), and in the Highlands, Beth Meyer Design and Frances Zook Architect bring the great outdoors inside for their mountain-loving clients (page 80). Perched high above the Hudson, New York City’s hustle and bustle fades away in an ultrafeminine project for an Atlanta-based mother-daughter duo by Robert Brown Interior Design (page 98). Also inside: We take you to three destinations that encourage guests to embrace the slower pace (page 111), and back in Atlanta, Assistant Editor Kate Strickland introduces the city’s latest dining hot spot Capolinea, whose Mercedes-Benz Stadium views are the only indication you’re not dining in Italy (page 28). restful, stress-free retreat? Perhaps we can all take note from the contents in this issue. Enjoy!
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By the Beach
STYLE NEWS
Seaside Senses
Cue the ocean breeze! With notes of lemongrass, pineapple, ginger, coconut milk, peach, vanilla, and more, the Coconut Lemongrass candle by LA LUEUR brings the beach home with you. lalueurcandles.com
Set your spaces to summer mode with airy and alluring items inspired by Palm Beach’s THE COLONY HOTEL Written and Produced by THE EDITORS
BELOW DECK
The handwoven Havenhurst Jute Rug by JAKE ARNOLD for LULU AND GEORGIA catches the eye with its tactile grid design. luluandgeorgia.com
Plush Pillow
Botanical prints are a classic addition to any seaside escape. The Pomegranate Sham in Citrus—a collaboration between SCHUMACHER and MATOUK—adds —adds a lush layer to beds or sofas. matouk.com 10
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An exclusive collaboration between THE COLONY HOTEL and SOCIETY SOCIAL, the Seaside Wavy Console table (shown left in Parisian Patina) can be found in a variety of the redesigned guest rooms and suites. shopsocietysocial.com
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OF THE EARTH
Solid Marble Wedge Bookends by BEY-BERK add a charming natural element to a bookshelf or desk. Available through Neiman Marcus; neimanmarcus.com
In the Mountains
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MODERN MOMENT
THE COLONY HOTEL BY BRANTLEY PHOTO, BLACKBERRY FARM BY DAVID CHRISTENSEN
Timeless elegance and modern sophistication collide with the Goodman Table Lamp by THOMAS O’BRIEN for VISUAL COMFORT.
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From SOANE BRITAIN in collaboration with artist CHARLOTTE JOHNSTONE, the Mawar Wallpaper in gold, inspired by southeast Asian fabrics, brings the outdoors in with its blooming beauty. soane.com
Embrace the magic and folklore of the Smokies with a framed intaglio by BALLARD DESIGNS. Used for thousands of years, intaglios are known to bring good health and fortune to its owners. ballarddesigns.com 11
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THAT’S AMORE Forget what you think you know about pasta—in Downtown
Atlanta, Signia by Hilton’s new signature restaurant CAPOLINEA revolutionizes Italian-American cuisine. Rediscover beloved PHOTO BY DAVID CHRISTENSEN
classics with a local flair in a place where dishes are thoughtful and never rushed—including the Spaghetti Al Pomodoro with 30-month aged parmesan and an authentic sauce cooked for 8 hours (pictured). signiabyhilton.com
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Atlanta Abroad
Chef Jeuel Ortiz crafts Italian and contemporary American fine-dining concept CAPOLINEA in the heart of Downtown Atlanta Written by KATE STRICKLAND Photographed by DAVID CHRISTENSEN
above The Amalfi Gold cocktail with Wild Turkey bourbon, limoncello, orange, lemon, and egg whites. right At Capolinea, guests can take in views of the Downtown Atlanta skyline and Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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IT’S WIDELY KNOWN eight hours is the doctorrecommended amount of sleep per night, but did you know it’s also the Italian-recommended amount of time to make authentic Bolognese? At Signia by Hilton’s signature restaurant Capolinea, shortcuts are never settled for, and all dishes are made from scratch daily using only locally sourced ingredients. Trained under the best, Capolinea’s executive sous chef Jeuel Ortiz immersed himself in Italian culinary culture to prepare for the opening of the restaurant, and it changed his approach to pasta. “It takes both time and the best ingredients to put something great on the table,” says Ortiz. “That’s what we bring here to Capolinea for our guests.” Designed by Gensler and featuring classical elements, sleek tablecloths, and upholstered banquettes, the floor-to-ceiling windows with front-row views of Mercedes-Benz Stadium are the restaurant’s only indication you haven’t instantaneously transported abroad. This playful juxtaposition is mirrored in Capolinea’s thoughtfully crafted menu. Authentic Italian dishes paired with American contemporary cuisine contain exclusively local produce and ingredients. Shrimp connoisseurs will notice the sweetness of the Georgia shrimp
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Looking to get away? Dine in style at these home-away-from-home favorites Written by OLIVIA EVANS
Recently expanded and redesigned by Champalimaud Design, COLT & ALISON, the classic steakhouse at The Lodge at Sea Island, reopened in elevated style. The restaurant, which overlooks the course’s 18th hole, features floor-toceiling windows, a semi-private dining room with an original stone fireplace, and a wine list spanning 30 pages. seaisland.com above Stylish contemporary design fuses with classical elements at the bar inside Capolinea. left Halibut Crudo with pickled winter squash, finger lime, citrus, and avocado.
among the otherwise true Italian flavors. Appropriately named, Capolinea is the Italian word for Terminus—Atlanta’s original nickname. “I never thought that I would do Italian food in Atlanta, but I love it because the melting pot of culture is amazing,” says Ortiz. “That’s what attracted me to here— it’s a challenge.” “Once I draft the menu, I meet with my sous chefs and we try, fail, try, and fail again until we get the dishes right,” says Ortiz. The talented culinary team struck gold with their one-of-a-kind duck ravioli, popular Bolognese, indulgent short rib, and more. Guests would be remiss not to
enjoy the top-tier tableside martini service or one of the many creative cocktails. And the experience is an intimate one, which comes naturally to Ortiz. “Back in Puerto Rico, my mom was always cooking and my dad was a baker,” he says. “We were always in the kitchen.” Food is a labor of love, and there is no shortage at Capolinea—guests feel like part of the family as soon as they step through the door. “Every single person who sits at the restaurant is a VIP,” says Ortiz. “I just want to see happy customers and have people enjoy their meal.” instagram.com/capolineaatlanta
Atlanta-based Revival Restaurant Group spread its roots in Birmingham, Alabama with the creation of LITTLE BETTY. The field-to-fork steak bar features fresh beef from Châtel Farms in Georgia, hand-cut pastas, and seafood options. Enjoy a playfully titled cocktail and take in the impeccable interior, designed by Atlanta’s Helen Hanavich Interior Design. littlebettysteakbar.com
Born in the home of a couple from Trisungo, Italy, RISTORANTE PAOLETTI has become a well-established, authentic Italian restaurant in Highlands, North Carolina. The original founders, the Paolettis, trusted ownership only to their bloodline. Plentiful pasta options adorn the dinner menu, and curated wine lists ensure each meal is wellrounded. paolettis.com
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On our ticket at Capolinea
The Limone Ricotta Gnudi with ricotta dumplings, shrimp, parmesan, and dill. SCOOP PHOTO COURTESY OF SEA ISLAND
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A coastal retreat honors Sea Island’s Mediterranean heritage and exudes a laid-back sophistication that is just right for a growing family
Garden Gallery
In a nod to the owner’s love of art, landscape designer Alex Smith designed two agave sculptures for the front of the home, custommade of zinc by Andrew T. Crawford Ironworks, that hold court atop cast limestone planters.
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Fresh Welcome
Versailles planters of calamondin citrus and a trefoil-inspired window amp up the French charm along the home’s entry.
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Classic Combination above In the entry, a collection of antique blue-
and-white porcelain introduces the common thread of colors that designers Adrian Cate and Bethany Vann wove through the home. right Architect Thad Truett designed a circulation corridor of gothic arches. Leaded glass transoms at the ends of the hall mimic the entry door detail.
FOR THE OWNERS OF A marsh-front home on Sea Island, this is a meeting place. It’s a place to gather with their beloved family, to commune with the natural bounty of the barrier island, and to reconnect with favorite pastimes. It’s a place where sophistication and relaxation meet too—where joy can be sparked by the patina of a treasured Parisian antique or the sight of children running free. This motif of confluence and balance is also evident in the home’s architecture, grounds, and interior style. Architect Thad Truett drew on Sea Island’s Mediterranean Revival vernacular to create a home that sports a formal facade that marries pleasingly with its laid-back rear and pool cabana. Atlanta-based landscape designer Alex Smith drew on these themes to craft grounds that reflect Truett’s
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vision. A parterre garden of Grace Hendrick Phillips’ boxwoods, dwarf mondo grass, and crushed limestone reinforces the facade’s classical entry of engaged columns and entablature pediment. On the marsh side, a sweeping loggia and soaring windows overlook the river and wetlands beyond. The landscape here is strong and simple, says Smith, who placed a live oak and native grasses along the seawall to create an infinity-edge pool effect, with the plantings respecting and relating to marsh grasses. “Above all, we aimed to create a timeless home that you wouldn’t want to change in 20, 30 years,” says Truett. In a twist on tradition, Truett and interior designers Adrian Cate and Bethany Vann of Johnson Vann Interiors painted exterior accents a cheerful blue that pays homage to the home’s coastal station. 59
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Good Nature
A close-knit family’s love of mountain life guides the ethos of their North Carolina escape at the hands of architect FRANCES ZOOK and designer BETH MEYER Written by SUSAN HALL Photographed by RUSTIC WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Mixed Materials
The living room is a cozy escape with a limestone mantel surrounded by Tennessee fieldstone. Designer Beth Meyer and her client discovered the coffee table, originally an antique French dining table, and cut it down to size.
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left A column of stairs is enveloped by windows and a metal railing. Each landing features a matching sculptural Paul Ferrante sconce. below Artwork by Jared W. Knox hangs above a 10-foot-long French seamstress table and is flanked by oversize ginger jar lamps.
“WHEN YOU GO TO Highlands, it feels like you leave your cares down at the bottom of the mountain,” says designer Beth Meyer of Beth Meyer Design. That sense of serenity is what Meyer and lead architect Frances Zook of Frances Zook Architect capture in an Atlanta-area family’s retreat set in the mountains of Highlands, North Carolina. Rooted in the region for generations, the family of outdoor lovers and golfers envisioned a mountain house with modern touches that would honor and connect with the landscape they love. Zook prioritized framing the stunning vistas of Satulah Mountain, visible from the home’s facade, from as many vantages as possible, and she embraced the challenge of crafting outdoor living spaces on the considerably sloped lot. Broad windows, a balcony off the primary bedroom, and an expansive stone patio built up to flow from living spaces on the main floor encourage reveling in the restorative climate with ease.
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Darling Details
“The stone wall and the picturesque window are such an accent feature,” says Meyer. The reclaimed-wood floating shelves host a collection of earthenware and European vessels.
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Luxury Living The apartment resembles
a jewel box with many feminine touches, hues of pink, white, and gray, and plenty of fashion moments. Each piece of furniture is strategically placed to keep focus on the floor-to-ceiling views of the Hudson River.
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Feminine & Fashionable An Atlanta family’s New York City pied-àterre makes a bold fashion statement thanks to ROBERT BROWN INTERIOR DESIGN Written by ANGELA CARAWAY-CARLTON Photographed by MARCO RICCA
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Well-Aligned
A black and alabaster hairon-hide rug from Eve and Staron Studio is a focal point in the living area. The wall above the sofa is lined with a block artwork series in a customized color palette by Atlanta artist Brett Smith.
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SITTING AT THE glittering bar of the Baccarat Hotel in New York, an Atlanta businesswoman plotted with Robert Brown of Robert Brown Interior Design on how to transform her newly purchased pied-àterre into a chic landing spot while visiting her daughter in the city. She’d settled on a two-bedroom at the new Waterline Square condominiums designed by renowned architect Richard Meier, which hovers above the Hudson River and is located where Midtown meets the Upper West Side. Brown’s longtime client wanted the condo to flaunt their love of fashion. “They’re serious
about fashion,” says Brown of the momdaughter duo who often jet off to Paris for Fashion Week. “The apartment is not a huge space, so we made every wall, corner, and nook really special. It’s like a jewel box.” While Brown admits that their desire for an ultrafeminine style and pink color scheme stretched his typical aesthetic, he leaned on his early career in men’s fashion to execute the job. He created the apartment’s first moment in the foyer, draping the entryway in a silk pink ombré wallcovering that’s emphasized by a large-scale art piece by artist Todd Murphy. “The entry space offers
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Make a Statement
Two Visual Comfort & Co. Hargett Buffet Lamps hold court atop the Hickory White cabinet, which adds visual interest to the space.
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PRIVATE PARADISE NAVIVA, a Four Seasons resort in Punta Mita, Mexico, is an over-the-top luxe escape Written by JENNIFER BRADLEY FRANKLIN
“QUIET YOUR MIND and think a good thought, either about yourself or about this place,” my therapist Yvette’s soothing voice whispers at the start of an hour-long massage. Good thoughts about Naviva, a Four Seasons resort, are easy to come by. Where to begin? The 40-acre property is set in Punta Mita, a lush, private peninsula an hour north of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. On one side, dense jungle covers the mountainous terrain; on the other, the vast Pacific Ocean creates a jaw-dropping seascape. It’s a feast for the eyes no matter where I look. While the property’s natural assets are a wonder all on their own, every element of the resort’s infrastructure has been crafted to allow guests to relax, enjoy, and simply be. The magic starts from arrival, where there’s no fussy check-in process. Instead, a guide—Naviva’s term for a sort of upgraded butler—offers a refreshing welcome drink and takes us to our grand tent, which boasts more than 1,700 square feet of indooroutdoor space, including a king-size bed with sea views, a screenedin living room, sprawling plunge pool, and a massive spa bathroom complete with an outdoor shower. Each of the 15 villas—though they above The three-tiered pool is surrounded by shaded cabanas and overlooks the beach. right Private spa suites are tucked into the jungle.
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clockwise from left Freestanding, canvas-topped accommodations offer indoor-outdoor living space. A stocked “bar box” has everything guests need to make a top-shelf margarita. Each tent has a plunge pool for private dips. Meals at Copal overlook waves crashing below.
are topped with canvas covers, calling them “tents” fails to capture the grandeur of the accommodations—is entirely private, cocooned in verdant landscape that walks the line between wild and manicured. Likewise, it seems a disservice to term this an “allinclusive,” though it is that and more. Naviva is designed for guests to feel like they are visiting someone’s home where nothing is off-limits. Staff introduce themselves and call guests by name, creating a laid-back atmosphere. Want to see the secret beach? Rather than explaining how to get there, someone will offer to show the way. Curious about an unfamiliar bottle of mezcal on the bar? The mixologist will create a tasting of that spirit and others. Copal, an open-air clubhouse of sorts, serves as the bar, restaurant, and gathering spot, but there’s a twist: There’s no menu, so the experience is similar to having a personal culinary team. Every time we sit down, we are told about the special dishes the chef has created for that meal, though if nothing appeals (it always does!), they are happy to make whatever we crave. Copal is perched on a bluff overlooking the sea, and the adjacent point is a prime spot to watch the spectacular sunsets and migrating whales frolicking in the waves. It would be easy to simply luxuriate on the 200-yard private beach or at the three-tiered pool, but there are plenty of activities to enjoy. One morning an activities guide takes us snorkeling to see the colorful fish beneath the surface. In the afternoon, he helps bait our hooks as we cast lines shore fishing. The property’s warm hospitality, luxe accommodations, and natural beauty means that guests will continue thinking good thoughts about Naviva—and longing to return. fourseasons.com/naviva 113
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