Belle of the Ball
Shannon Lunseth Kotze celebrates 12 successful years in business this year as the owner of high-end women’s clothing and accessories boutique BELLE | MODE. While it may appear that her marketing background is the impetus for the boutique’s success, it is something much simpler that endears Metro Atlanta and nationwide shoppers to BELLE | MODE. […]
ART THAT ENDURES
All art is meant to evoke emotion. paintings, sculptures and other creative works serve to beautify a space, pique one’s curiosity or kindle the imagination. But there is a difference between art that is pleasing versus art that endures. Avery Gallery specializes in the latter, offering a world-class selection of paintings and limited edition prints […]
Better Together
Picture your best friend. she has your back at all times. She is unwaveringly supportive during the good times and the bad, invests time in deepening the relationship and helps you overcome the obstacles life throws your way. She’s the dependable go-to person who always answers the phone when you call for help while giving […]
Family Matters
When Charity and Bob Hatfield of Hatfield Custom Homes are building a new residence, they put their heart and soul into its design and construction. The Hatfields, who have lived at Reynolds Lake Oconee for the past 20 years, bring an appreciation for the uniqueness of the community to every project. “We are plugged into […]
TURN THE PAGE
Alexandre Fleuren’s clients were living in Amsterdam when they contacted her about refreshing their home before their return to the United States. The six-bedroom, five-bath, 5,100-square-foot home in I’On was built in 2011 when the couple had two young sons. A decade later, the family’s lifestyle, needs and preferences had evolved significantly. With the boys […]
Southern Elegance
It’s June 10, 1974. four-year-old Britt Wood sits wide-eyed at his Aunt Debbie’s wedding in his grandparents’ house in Opelika, Alabama, captivated by the enchanting atmosphere, the elegant dresses, the sumptuous food and the vibrant flowers. At that moment, young Britt feels a spark of excitement and realization—this is where his future lies. He’s consumed […]
Covering Atlanta
Window blinds, shades, shutters and drapery provide finishing design touches to rooms and address the all-important aspects of privacy and light control. As an investment that homeowners live with for many years, it’s important to make the right decision when choosing the style, color and function of such long-lasting design statements. It’s refreshing to be […]
Redefining Luxury
In a world where luxury is often perceived as the exclusive domain of the elite, menswear boutique Connaisseur Paris is changing the game and challenging the status quo with a refreshing approach to men’s fashion. Founded by fashion designers Alain Chaps and Julius Ade, this avant-garde brand aims to make luxury accessible to men who […]
Visions of Light
Combine a designer’s artistic vision with innovative lighting techniques, apply it in a commercial or residential setting, and you get the distinctive installations offered by Illuminations Lighting, Atlanta’s unparalleled contemporary lighting showroom. “The beauty of lighting is that it can serve a design in a variety of ways,” says sales director Elaine Elder, co-owner with […]
The Art of Living
In the heart of Buckhead lies a stunning 4,800-square-foot home that has undergone a remarkable transformation. Owned by a young professional couple who share an equal love for entertaining, traveling and family time, the house needed a redesign to reflect their tastes and suit their evolving lifestyle. They enlisted the expertise of interior designer Kit […]
