DK Gallery
When donna and kerry krueger opened dk gallery in Marietta, it was not the thriving arts community it is today. “The world was in a recession, but art has always been a part of my world, and I thought Marietta, with its historical backdrop on the Square, was the perfect setting for a gallery,” Donna […]
Pineapple Park ASD
There is no moment in the interior design process quite so exhilarating as “the reveal.” It’s when the client first glimpses the alchemy that a designer has summoned after all the consultation, choices and effort come to fruition. “We love the reveal. It’s the best day ever,” says Pacita Wilson, sole proprietor of the design firm […]
Marcia Wood Gallery
When you’ve been dubbed a “resource for keeping up on contemporary art … celebrating all those who make a contribution to the scene … and always show what is new and what is shaping the creative world,” that’s an achievement. That’s how The Atlantan magazine described Marcia Wood Gallery in its 2023 issue naming the best galleries and […]
Stone Showcase
Walking through the aisles of slabs on the floor of stone Showcase or stepping onto the mobile showroom branded with the name of its exclusive line, it’s easy to get lost in the sleek finishes, highly polished surfaces or textures, incredible colors of the stones and the exotic woods all around you. And whether you’re running […]
Joshua Cabinetry
While the name of the company, joshua cabinetry, embraces one of the products for which it is well known—custom cabinetry—there is a treasure chest of other home remodeling and construction expertise behind the shop’s doors. The family-run business is named after partner Josh Ellis by his father (and business partner), Brad Taylor. The owners had a […]
Where Classic Meets Contemporary
For over 40 years, Kudzu Antiques, now Kudzu Antiques + Modern, has been famous for its legendary 24,000-square-foot showroom in Decatur, Georgia. The store has even won awards and been featured in national media. What began in the 1980s as a mom-and-pop antiques store evolved into a beloved destination and eventually spawned a sister store […]
The West’s Best
When spending the day browsing the shops in the Westside Design District, make sure to save time to visit Peridot West. Founded by Atlanta native Dina Woodruff, Peridot West has a 35-year history of providing the widest range of furniture, vintage finds, home décor and gifts that Atlantans could want under one roof. Atlanta’s Westside […]
From the Ground Up
During the 1950s, Gene Myers began buying scraps of carpet from local mills and reworking them into stair treads and small rugs to sell through area chenille stores in “Peacock Alley” on Highway 41. The world was still in its post-war bubble; Americans were prosperous and optimistic, with a baby boom that led to the […]
ARTISTIC INSPIRATION IN MARIETTA
Donna McDonald and Judy Goldberg joined forces to open Muse & Co. fine art gallery in Roswell in 2010. After a decade in the business, and due to many factors, such as soaring rents, the co-owners decided to move the gallery to Marietta in the heart of historic Marietta Square, a place where they always […]
AHEAD OF THE CURVE
Lighting is arguably the most crucial design element in a room. The proper lighting sets the mood and ambience; controls the emotion, energy and flow; and even makes small spaces feel more expansive. Though often an afterthought, lighting influences a room’s atmosphere more than any furniture or accessories. Nobody knows this better than Riki Lent, […]
