2012 Atlanta Decorators' Show House Part II

And now, the second floor of the 42nd annual Atlanta Decorators' Show House. I want to mention that there is a third floor full of rooms, but because I was so busy talking and socializing with people, I completely forgot to go up there. If you attend the show house, don't forget to hit the third floor to see rooms by Barbara Heath and Tim Green of The Mercantile, Bryan Alan Kirkland Designs, Caroline McLean Tolleson, and Kellie Griffin.

The Guest Bedroom by Courtney Giles Decker of Courtney Giles Interiors.

The Lounge by Jimmy Stanton of Stanton Home Furnishings

The Nursery by Musso Design Group

The Guest Retreat by Christy Dillard Kratzer and Heidi Pierce of Dillard Pierce Design Associates

The Master Bedroom by Barbara Westbrook and Kim Winkler of Westbrook Interiors

The Ladies' Dressing Room and Bathroom was designed by Maria Nutt of McLaurin Interiors. Design Galleria did the cabinetry and architectural trim, part of their new collection that makes its debut here at the show house. You can see the mirrored insets that can be added to the trim; that's green hydrangea that is reflected in the inset.

Debbie Weitz, Kent Drotor, and Jessica Brummett of B.D. Jeffries designed the Gazebo. I couldn't resist snapping a shot of the goldfish swimming around amongst the selenite logs.


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Antique Garden Furniture Show and Sale

Garden lovers, take note. The 20th Anniversary Antique Garden Furniture Show and Collector's Plant Sale , chaired this year by Bunny Williams and Barbara Israel, will be hosting their preview party at the New York Botanical Garden this Thursday evening from 6-8 pm. The party is a great opportunity to get a first look at the annual show which is known for its impressive displays of antique garden furniture and ornaments as well as exotic plants, all of which is for sale. This year's show, of which the proceeds benefit the New York Botanical Garden, is open from April 27-29.

For more information or to purchase tickets for the preview party, please contact cbalkonis@nybg.org.

Image at top: A French 19th c. carved stone deer from French Country Living Antiques. This statue as well as those below will all be available for sale at the show.




Boy with Swan, 1875. Côté Jardin Antiques.



Terracotta maiden, c. 1870. Barbara Israel Garden Antiques.



Lead Fountain Figure, English, c. 1940. Barbara Israel Garden Antiques.

2012 Atlanta Decorators' Show House

Yesterday, I attended a press preview for the 42nd annual Atlanta Decorators' Show House & Gardens, presented by the Atlanta Symphony Associates. This year's show house takes place at Knollwood, a beautiful 1929 home designed by famed Atlanta architect Philip Shutze.

This year's show house is really a knock out thanks to a stellar line-up of designers. Each room has its own unique style, and yet interestingly enough, the rooms all flow together quite nicely. I was impressed by how cohesive the show house is.

I took over two hundred photos of the show house, but no matter how terrific the show house is, I won't overwhelm you with all of those photos. Today, I'll show you the first floor rooms with the second and third floors to follow next Monday. The show house opens to the public tomorrow and will remain open through May 13. For more information on the house as well as how to purchase tickets, visit the official website.






You enter the house into the Foyer, decorated by Melanie Turner of Turner Davis Interiors.






The Ladies Parlor designed by Tish Mills of Harmonious Living by Tish Mills







The Back Hall by Kelly Hansen of Kelly Crago Hansen Interiors




The Butler's Pantry by James Farmer of James Farmer Designs







The Family Dining Room was designed by the talented mother & daughter duo, Alison Womack Jowers and Cheryl Womack of Womack Interiors. By the way, the amazing dining table is a Maison Jansen "Palais Royale" table from Parc Monceau.







The Dining Room by Carole Weaks of C. Weaks Interiors. It's nice to see two round tables in this space as opposed to one long dining table.








Stan Topol and Reynolds Brown of Stan Topol & Associates decorated the Living Room. The photo of Stan with Billy Baldwin was taken while Stan was working for Baldwin, his mentor. Baldwin sent the photo of himself to Stan's mother.







John Oetgen of Oetgen Design decorated The Solarium. Many of the designers included something musical in their rooms in honor of the Atlanta Symphony Associates. John stands near a stand with sheet music. Butterflies (not real) are used in place of chess pieces on this antique Chinoiserie games table from Parc Monceau.



The Library designed by William Murphy of Essary & Murphy.





The Gentlemen's Powder Room by John Fernandez and Jennifer True of Fernandez & True Interiors.


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