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 […]

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 […]

CUSTOM(ER) SERVICE

In today’s world, it’s all about speed. fast fashion, overnight shipping, instant gratification—trends that are in today and out tomorrow. At Berkeley Architectural Interior Woodworking, they get that. Their large facility is outfitted with the most up-to-date machinery and computer programs, but that will never outpace customer service and the skills honed by generations of […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]