Putting Its Community’s Friends and Neighbors Front and Center
With a 40-plus-year track record in downtown Atlanta, Le Chateau is synonymous with coveted French antiques. The family-operated business includes inventory sourced from auctions, historic hotels, chateaus, liquidation sales, antiques retailers and markets. Le Chateau was founded in Europe by Iten Ibriham in the late 1980s, and in 1999, Ibriham moved her family and business […]
The Art of Illumination
Lighting design is a vital element of the ambience and functionality of both homes and businesses. Whatever you choose can profoundly impact the overall experience of a space, enhance a room’s aesthetic appeal by accentuating architectural features and create a welcoming atmosphere. In residential settings, lighting influences mood, comfort and the usability of each room. […]
Bespoke Brilliance
Lilly Porter Fine Jewelry is a full-service jewelry house that specializes in creating distinctive pieces while incorporating each client’s unique style. Whether a custom engagement ring or sophisticated pair of cuff links, Lilly Porter creates jewelry that empowers families to pass down stories for generations in the form of a bespoke heirloom. Bess McLean, the […]
Visual Art Virtuoso
By his own admission, Mark Carson English wasn’t a good student during his formative years. “I didn’t even have good grades in art class because I didn’t follow the rules,” he says. That self-proclaimed unruliness, which followed him throughout a host of odd jobs over the years, may have been the characteristic that ultimately gave […]
Timeless Glow
Maurice Chandelier is a destination for anyone captivated by the elegance and history of Continental antiques, especially lighting. Spanning an impressive 15,000 square feet, this showroom has a treasure trove of meticulously restored chandeliers, sconces, clocks, statuary, furniture and decorative items. The company’s story begins in 1986 with Armando Delgado, who gave up being a […]
Elevate Your Game
For years, Chris and Lizz McKay have been fighting against an idea. Or maybe it’s more accurate to say they’ve been fighting against a lack of ideas. Brilliant, thoughtful, creative interior design might be found everywhere throughout a home, but when you say the words “game room,” ideas about elevated design often stop. Game room. […]
Where Service Meets Selection
Twenty-four years ago, Allen Jones wanted a refrigerator in his garage. He found such a great deal that he decided to sell it for a profit instead. As a former stock market professional, Jones saw a larger opportunity. He started buying discounted appliances from showrooms around Atlanta and selling them on eBay from his garage. […]
All the Little Treasures
Tucked away in a quiet courtyard at Ansley Mall in Midtown is Odd McLean, an unassuming gift shop filled with chic accessories and decorative gems for the home. Tabletop displays showcase handblown glassware from Copenhagen, whimsical salt and pepper grinders, delicately stitched cloth cocktail napkins and fragrant skincare products imported from Greece. “When you walk […]
The Best of Everything
It’s not uncommon for a client to ask an interior designer to work with some of their existing furniture or décor, especially if they have heirlooms or need a bit of value engineering. And, with more and more people choosing to stay in their current homes rather than move in a difficult housing market, renovating […]
For the Love of Art
There’s one thing senior gallery director Liza Rawls wants everyone to know about Vinings Gallery: It’s a full-service art gallery. With two locations and a framing shop, all located within close proximity, there is a wide variety of art and art consulting services wrapped up in the Vinings Gallery experience. “We want you to fall […]
