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Veronica Solomon: Interior Designer Crush
Veronica Solomon is proud of her ‘maximalism’ style, but her upbringing in Jamaica was quite minimal. Learn more about this Houston designer’s fascinating journey and how she helps others reach their dreams.
For a Stylish Kitchen: Don’t Forget the Accessories
When it comes to bringing some personality to your kitchen, as with fashion, it’s all in the accessories! Image: Jessie Preza
Emily McCarthy: FACES of the South
Emily McCarthy is known for her store’s trendsetting colors and patterns. Meet the adorable redhead running the show at this beloved Southern business of the same name.
This Beautiful Home Puts a New Twist on Tradition
We enjoy touring homes around the south including this redesigned Atlanta house, by architect Amanda Orr. She put modern twists on traditional design elements to create a beautiful and functional home for a busy family. Take a look!
4 Beautiful In-Home Office Retreats
Who says home offices have to be all work and no play? Check out how these four women made their workspaces into organized, fun and feminine retreats.
This is NOT Your Typical Modern Farmhouse
Interior designer Katie DeRario of Hart & Lock Design took on a redo of this Milton, Georgia home. The goal was to remodel the first floor of this circa-1986 Colonial house for a builder and his family. The result is a stunning — and special — modern farmhouse.
Charlotte Lucas: Our Newest Interior Designer Crush
Her style is colorful and bold, with more than a hint of whimsy. Meet Charlotte Lucas, the Charlotte, NC-based interior designer who is our newest Interior Designer Crush!
A Lake Martin Home Gets A Makeover
David Frazier designed this gorgeous Alabama lake house on Lake Martin, and it is the perfect blend of rustic charm and simple elegance. Take a look …
How to Spend a Weekend in Rhode Island
Spend a long weekend in Rhode Island: New England in a fun-sized package.
48 Hours on Amelia Island, Florida
Amelia Island is a coastal getaway that excels at relaxation and rejuvenation. With miles of unspoiled beaches, award-winning restaurants and spas, and shady live oak trees dripping in Spanish moss, this is a vacation destination you won’t want to miss!
Elizabeth Demos: Interior Designer Crush
Chances are, even if you’ve never heard of Elizabeth Demos, you’ve seen her work. Get to know this interior designer, stylist, writer and producer, who also happens to be our latest interior designer crush!
Before & After: This 30A Condo Re-Do Will Have You Beach-Bound
Ili Hildago-Nilsson of Terracotta Design Build Co. turned this 1200-square-foot condo on 30A into an absolutely gorgeous beach property. Take a look at the before-and-after photos.
Peek Inside This Jewel Box Condo in North Carolina
This 1970s North Carolina condo was transformed into a light and airy home by Betsy Anderson Interiors. Take a look at this inspiring space!
48 Hours in Ann Arbor, Michigan
This college town is full of great food, live music and adventure! Take a look at all of the fun and culture you can pack into three days in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Meet Sherry Hart, Our Latest Interior Designer Crush
Sherry Hart is a storyteller both in the homes she designs and in her snarky and obsessively followed blog. Get to know this prolific interior-designer-turned-blogger who bends the rules and makes bold statements in fantastically unique ways.
Find Out Why Maine is a Must
When you want to escape the Southern summer heat, head north for a Maine vacation. Here’s how you can spend five glorious days in this quintessential New England state.
Tasteful Beach Design: A Second Home on the Coast
Take a visual vacation with this gorgeous Florida beach home, created by interior designer Ashley Gilbreath.
48 Hours on Jekyll Island, Georgia
Enjoy an elevated Southern beach vacation on Jekyll Island. Here’s how to spend a delightful 48 hours off the Georgia Coast.
Guest House Goals
We have one question about this house: When can we move in?
Erika Ward of Erika Ward Interiors: Interior Designer Crush
Interior designer Erika Ward keeps family and faith central in her busy life. Find out why we are smitten with her work and inspired by her ethic.
A House Reborn — See How Pretty It Is NOW
Interior designer Michele Gratch recently renovated the home of empty-nesters looking for a fresh update. See how she transformed their space into a refreshing retreat!
Check Out This Before and After Home Makeover
A striking before and after shows dramatic ways to lighten up a home. Take a look at this stunning Texas home transformation.
Abbe Fenimore: Our Latest Interior Designer Crush
Vibrant colors, brilliant layering and amazing design set Southern interior designer Abbe Fenimore apart. Get to know our newest Interior Designer Crush.
48 Hours in Jacksonville, FL
Here’s how to spend a weekend in this vibrant Florida beach town, from shopping to spa treatments and everything in between.
Bradley Odom: Our Latest Interior Designer Crush
Bradley Odom’s handsome and well-curated spaces are filled with sartorially savvy design. His store Dixon Rye is filled with items that reflect his style, and today he shares some of his story (as well as his coffee table must-haves!). Meet our newest Interior Designer Crush.
Interior Designer Crush: Ashley Gilbreath
Our latest interior designer crush has a knack for the timeless. Her designs exude classic charm and style while maintaining a livability that is practical and comfortable. Meet Ashley Gilbreath!
A Warm and Soothing Home with Bright Design Details
Step into a home designed by Beth Kooby, and you’re sure to notice soothing touches of nature and warmth. This home, while serene and healing, also has punches of color and eclectic touches. Take a look!
The Inside of This Traditional New Orleans Home is Not What You’d Expect
A traditional New Orleans home got an interior makeover. The historic bones are the foundation for a now modern, light and bright interior that is both inviting and functional.
Take a Look Inside This Gorgeous Southern Home — Surprising Spaces and Great Ideas
Frances Zook updated this Cape Cod-style house with interior designer Judy Tillman Long, brightening and freshening the space with soothing, beautiful neutrals. Also, you do not want to miss this unique garage!
This Home Achieves That Covetable Farmhouse HGTV Look
After three seasons working on a popular HGTV show, designer Cristi Holcombe knows a thing or two about how TV shows have shifted interior design client expectations. This rustic farmhouse is an example of how she incorporates her clients’ needs and wants specifically into their homes.
48 Hours at Georgia’s Callaway Resort & Gardens
Spend a weekend at Callaway, where you’ll find everything from delicious dining to one of the largest butterfly conservatories in North America.
Vern Yip of TLC’s ‘Trading Spaces’: Our Latest Interior Designer Crush
Interior designer Vern Yip talks to us about his design aesthetic, lines of fabric and home furnishings and, of course, his time on TLC’s hit series “Trading Spaces.” Introducing our latest Interior Designer Crush, Vern Yip!
This Atlanta Bride’s New Orleans Wedding Ended With a Special Surprise
Atlanta artist Renee Bouchon tied the knot with her favorite person in her favorite place — New Orleans! Her hometown provided a dreamy backdrop for this special day … and it ended with a surprise the guests loved!
Would You Live in This Hotel Condo? We Sure Would!
Interior designer Jessica Bradley’s clients traded in their single-family home for something totally different — the Eloise life at the top of the Mandarin Oriental in Buckhead. Take a peek into their gorgeous space — and try not to be too envious of those hotel perks!
The “Don’t Miss” Events of This Year’s Atlanta Food & Wine Festival
Each year, we look forward to a weekend filled with culinary delights and surprises at the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival. Check out our must-attend events at this year’s festival!
New Southern Interiors: Patterns & Textures Abound in This European-Style Home
Kit Castaldo drew inspiration for an entire home from the couple’s favorite piece of artwork. See how the subtle colors appear in every room to create an inviting, cohesive space!
A Seagrove Home That Will Make You Rethink “Beach Design”
Step inside Carrie Faletti’s Seagrove dream home designed by Atlanta-based designer Cindy Dunaway. With nautical nods that are not overly beachy, we’re taking notes for that future beach house of our dreams!
Tobi Fairley: Our Newest Interior Designer Crush
Tobi Fairley is a fan of bold patterns and bright colors, and we’re big fans of HERS! Meet our newest interior designer crush!
This Spec House Became a Thing of Beauty
The before and after photos are testament to just how important it is to work with a designer when it’s time to reimagine your spaces. Take a look at this fabulous renovation!
Paradise on the Georgia Coast: See What Awaits at Little St. Simons Island
Little St. Simons Island is a nature-lover’s dream getaway. Take a look at how to spend a weekend on this beautiful island off the Georgia coast.
A Charming Cottage Packed With Custom Design Features
This beautifully built cottage home in Marietta feels bright and airy — all by design! Take a look inside this restful retreat!
Why Lindsey Coral Harper is Our Latest Interior Designer Crush
This Southerner may be living up North, but her work is featured throughout the South. And New Yorkers love her accent! Meet our newest interior designer crush, Lindsey Coral Harper. Image: Kelly Stuart
A Beautiful, Breezy, Beachy Kitchen
This beachside beauty combines happy colors with some unusual materials. Take a look at this gorgeous Ponte Vedra kitchen.
48 Hours in Annapolis, Maryland
Plan a spring-time getaway to the Sailing Capitol of the United States. Here’s how to spend 48 hours in Annapolis, Maryland.
Why Brian Patrick Flynn is Our Newest Interior Designer Crush
Our latest interior designer crush divulges design secrets, lessons learned and more. Meet Bryan Patrick Flynn!
Refresh Out West: How to Spend a Long Weekend in Arizona
If the grey winter skies have you craving some Vitamin D, take a mini-trip to Sedona and the Grand Canyon to recharge. Here’s your Arizona vacation itinerary.
An Atlanta Couple Hosts a Festive Destination Wedding
By having their wedding at a resort in Mexico, they ensured that there were amenities for guests of all ages.
Custom Touches Abound in This Fabulous Family Home
Ever wonder what job perks a builder has? Take a look at this house, where custom finishes and fabulous design create the perfect place to call home!
48 Hours in Pensacola, Florida
Pensacola, Florida has more to offer than stunning ocean views, making it the perfect weekend getaway!
Lake House Chic: A Beautiful Second Home is the Perfect Escape
Gainesville designer Maggie Griffin created a serene and stunning space in this beautiful lakeside home — an ideal escape any time of year!
Girlfriend Getaway: Washington, D.C.
It may not be the first destination that comes to mind when you envision a girlfriend getaway, but trust us. It’s the perfect weekend escape!
When Heather Dewberry Marries Steve Stoller, It’s a Family Affair
With gorgeous Santa Barbara as the backdrop for this second-time-around ceremony, an Atlanta family says I do and begins a new blended life together!
Inspiring, Bright & Comfortable Spaces: THIS is a Home to Behold!
When she wanted beauty and he wanted comfort, interior designer Lisa Gabrielson delivered, creating an inspiring, bright and approachable place to call home. Take a look! Image: Christina Wedge
5 Reasons to Visit 30A in the Winter
Think a visit to Florida’s Gulf Coast is only good in the warm-weather months? Think again! Here are five great reasons to head to 30A this winter.
You’ve GOT to See This Beautiful Basement Makeover
Take one look at this terrace-level transformation, and we think you’ll agree that this isn’t your parents’ basement.
Terrace Level Transformation: A Beautiful Basement Makeover
Take one look at this terrace level transformation, and we think you’ll agree that this isn’t your parents’ basement.
Bold Patterns & Vibrant Colors Bring This Southern Home to Life
Vibrant colors and creative spaces breathe new life into this traditional North Carolina home.
Interior Designer Crush: Betsy Berry
Charleston designer Betsy Berry brings her vibrant personality and innate style to commercial spaces, and the results are nothing short of fabulous. Find out why she’s our newest interior designer crush!
Need a Girls’ Weekend? Head to The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee
If you’re due for a little girl time with your friends, we have the perfect destination. Here’s why The Ritz-Carlton Lake Oconee is the ideal escape.
This Stunning High-Rise Home is an Urban Oasis
There are special considerations to account for when designing a high-rise home. Take a look at this stunner, designed by Vaughn Connerty, in Buckhead’s Terminus building.
Interior Designer Crush: Denise McGaha
This Southern designer left a successful corporate career to pursue her passion for interior design, and she never looked back. Meet Denise McGaha, our latest interior designer crush.
A Coastal Home Enjoys a New Life
This new build sat empty for eight years after the market crashed. But a new owner bought it and gave it a second chance, and the finished product is a pristine yet welcoming coastal home.
Greyfield Inn: The Good Life, Unspoiled
A quiet retreat on Cumberland Island, Greyfield Inn offers an upscale getaway surrounded by beauty and steeped in history.
48 Hours in Chicago: A Weekend in Our New Favorite Place
Plan your visit to the Windy City — here’s how to spend a weekend in Chicago!
Beach House on a Budget: Affordable Style Has Never Looked Better!
Designer Kristin Drohan brings style to her 30A beach house, balancing affordable alternatives and handpicked splurges. Take a look at the finished product!
A Rare Home Opportunity: Rockdale Plantation
It’s rustic yet rebuilt, and though it maintains all of its original character, Rockdale Plantation also now enjoys a few modern upgrades. Get a look at this home, which was built in 1785 and is as close to original as you can get!
Interior Designer Crush: Bill Ingram
Architect Bill Ingram has a talent like no other, and his work is undeniably breathtaking. We’re excited to introduce you to him … you’ll quickly see why he’s our latest Interior Designer Crush!
Fall in Love With St. Croix: Food, Fun and a Festive Atmosphere
Enjoy a tropical escape to the beautiful island of St. Croix. From dining to diving and so much more, there’s no shortage of enjoyable activities to fill your itinerary.
This Quaint Cottage is Rich With Charm
It was love at first sight when Maggie Griffin found this charming cottage in Gainesville, Georgia. She created a warm and welcoming place to call home.
A Fresh, Modern Makeover for a Tired, Traditional Kitchen
A traditional kitchen gets a modern makeover, complete with clean lines, mirror tiles and a marble island that is, in a word, breathtaking. Take a look!
48 Hours in Charleston: An Insider’s Guide
Got a free weekend coming up? Head to Charleston, SC! Here’s a neat and tidy 48-hour itinerary for how to spend your time.
Bold, Bright and Beautiful: The Perfect Place to Call Home
This vibrant home designed by Steve McKenzie strikes a perfect balance of bright colors in a warm, welcoming space.
This Home Boasts Brilliant Colors & Fantastic Architecture for a Stunning Space
It’s a smorgasbord of color and style, where posh meets preppy, in this gorgeous Sea Island, Georgia, home.
Interior Designer Crush: Melanie Turner of Melanie Turner Interiors
She’s a globally inspired interior designer who has an impressive portfolio and countless accolades. Meet this month’s interior designer crush, Melanie Turner.
A Beautiful Beach Home Blends Two Styles for a Charming Getaway
What happens when you blend Irish heritage with Cape Cod style? You get an amazing beach home. Take a look!
This White Kitchen Has a Colorful Personality!
Plain old white gets a boost with some colorful accents and unique touches. Take a look at this fabulous kitchen, complete with a more-than-10-foot island!
Turning “Spec” into Special: A Home Transformation
See how a spec home was transformed into a unique and welcoming space.
Creating a Forever Home? Work With a Designer From Day 1
Working with a designer from the very beginning of their project allowed this family to create the perfect place to call home.
Interior Designer Crush: Michele Gratch of MBG Interiors
Michele Gratch has interior design in her blood and she’s been sharing her talent with the rest of Atlanta for years. See why this month’s crush has us feeling all blue (but in a very good way)!
This Beautiful New Home Gives a Nod to Historic Southern Architecture
This new build in Baton Rouge is rich in modern amenities with details that draw on the historic architectural elements commonly found in this Southern city. Take a look inside this inspiring, well-designed space.
The Art of Delicious Restaurant Design
Great restaurant design creates a feast for the eyes, as well as the stomach! Interior designer Laura Jenkins dishes (get it?) about some of Atlanta’s coolest restaurants. Image: Andrew Thomas Lee Photography
We’re Jealous of This 15-Year-Old’s Bedroom
Designer Dana Wolter let her daughter take the lead on designing a sophisticated space to call her own. The result is beautiful and warm — just like this mother-daughter pair.
This Interior Designer’s Renovated Home is Sheer Elegance
This beautiful home in Savannah, GA, is the perfect marriage of historic and modern, and it exudes livable elegance. Take a look!
This Austin Bungalow is Simply Delightful
Austin-based interior designer Meredith Ellis offers a tour of her charming Craftsman bungalow and explains the thought behind the design decisions and the careful curation of decor items that made it a perfect place to call home.
This Ansley Park Master Bath is Amazing
This glamorous bathroom in Ansley Park shows off how light and a bit of sparkle can transform a space into an Old Hollywood retreat.
Ahhhhh … This Gorgeous Southern Lake House is Relaxation & Warmth
Brilliant use of space and a rustic-chic design work in tandem to capture the true essence of lake living. Take a look!
This Gorgeous Kitchen is High Style & Low Budget
This kitchen shows that great design doesn’t always have to cost a fortune. Here color, tile and attractive yet inexpensive appliances make a huge impact.
48 Hours in NYC’s Chelsea Neighborhood — a GREAT Girlfriends’ Getaway
If it’s time for a quick girlfriends’ getaway and the allure of the beach has worn off, point your sails north and checkout the fantastic area of Chelsea in New York City.
A Historic Midtown Home Gets a Whole New Look
A historic Midtown home gets a makeover with modern elements and a cool aesthetic that totally reflect the homeowners’ tastes.
SWOON! Check Out These 2 GORGEOUS Beach Houses
When it comes to designing beach houses, there are a few things that simply must be incorporated. Here are two homes that showcase the unwritten rules.
How To Decorate with COLOR!
Decorating with color, especially in the kitchen and bath, requires fun, creativity and a little bravery. Check out this home, which celebrates vivid hues in a cool and tasteful way.
2 Amazing Alys Beach Home Makeovers
Atlanta designer Bill Musso breaks out of the mold of white, white and more white to create two beautiful, colorful and absolutely delightful Alys Beach retreats.
Modern Elements + Beautiful Antiques = an AMAZING Home!
Traditional elements seamlessly blend in with modern touches in this posh Atlanta home, a look perfectly executed by designer Lyndsy Woods. Take a look!
Chinoiserie Design Done Right
These homeowners’ love for chinoiserie decor is pervasive throughout their beautiful 1940s home. Look at how designer Allison Hennessy gave this home a stunning traditional-with-a-twist facelift.
This Home is the Epitome of Chinoiserie Chic
These homeowners’ love for chinoiserie decor is pervasive throughout their beautiful 1940s home. Look at how designer Allison Hennessy gave this home a stunning traditional-with-a-twist facelift.
This Retro Kitchen Is a Modern Blast From the Past
A Virginia-Highland home gets a modern makeover with a vintage vibe to create the ultimate new-to-look-old retro kitchen.
Finally! A Design Pro Explains Transitional Interior Design
It’s a term oft-used in the design world, but what does transitional interior design really mean? We get the lowdown from an interior design expert, who explains how this approach bridges gaps to create beautiful spaces.
The ONLY Advice You Need to Mix Patterns Like a Pro!
We tapped interior design experts for points on how to combine more than one pattern in a room, and we were pleasantly surprised at how easy it can be!
The ONLY Advice You Need to Mix Patterns Like a Pro!
We tapped interior design experts for points on how to combine more than one pattern in a room, and we were pleasantly surprised at how easy it can be!
Blending In: A Bathroom Design Story
Bathrooms don’t always have to stand out. Here is a home with two bathrooms where the design was seamlessly integrated into the entire look of the home.
A Lake House Like You’ve Never Seen
This one-of-a-kind lake house shows how accessible design can create a welcome space for ALL who enter.
This Sunny, White Kitchen is the Result of an Amazing Makeover
This white kitchen is the end result of an amazing transformation. Check out the before and after shots, and learn the thought that went into the new design.
This Georgia Lakehouse is a MUST-SEE
Go inside this Lake Lanier home and see how accessible design creates a welcome space for ALL who enter.
Decorating With White? Tap Into Your Creativity and Confidence
Decorating with white transformed this Fulton County home into a breathtaking, California-inspired retreat.
Playful Spaces: Two Designers, Two Homes, Endless Opportunity
These two designers’ homes show that stylish interior design and little ones can merge quite nicely.
A Colorful, Eat-In Kitchen Puts the “Fun” in Functional
When tasked with fulfilling an extensive wishlist for a family’s kitchen makeover, Leslie Huntley knew just where to splurge and where to tighten the belt. The results are a fun space for an active family.
This Sophisticated Farmhouse Kitchen Makeover Will WOW You!
This sophisticated farmhouse kitchen is a great place for hosting large parties, small gatherings and keeping the whole family connected.
Take Two: A Warm Space Gets a Refresh
Nine years after working with the original homeowners on the interior design of their new house, designer Leslie Moore is invited back by the NEW homeowners to give the space a refresh.
This Brookhaven Home Is All Style
This couple’s Brookhaven home gets a fabulous makeover to reflect their taste in thought-out pieces and lovely design.
Modern Convenience + Historic Charm = An Amazing Southern Kitchen!
Architect Frank Neely created a kitchen space that is not only stunning, but thoughtfully designed, ensuring it’s as functional as it is fabulous!
You’ve Not Seen a Home Like This One … Bringing Color Back!
David Ecton and Lance Jackson of design firm Parker Kennedy took the homeowners’ color selections and created a space filled with happy colors. We promise you won’t see another home like it!
Thoughtful Design Yields an AMAZING Southern Kitchen!
Architect Frank Neely created a kitchen space that is not only stunning, but thoughtfully designed, ensuring it’s as functional as it is fabulous!
Rich Colors Abound in These Amazing Alys Beach Home Makeovers
Designer Bill Musso breaks out of the mold of white, white and more white to create two beautiful, colorful and absolutely delightful Alys Beach retreats.
This Richmond Home is Both Stately and Stylish
This historic home in Richmond, VA, offers timeless taste and elegance to span the ages.
A Historic Decatur Home Gets a Modern Makeover
Modern marvels seamlessly blend with original architecture to create a Decatur home fit for today’s busy family.
This Tudor Cottage Refresh Seamlessly Blends Old and New
When designer Andrea Crawford bought this Tudor-style home, she knew it needed a lot of love. She put her skills to the test, and the result is nothing short of stunning!
Before and After: An Inspiring Master Bedroom Makeover
This stunning master bedroom makeover features a reimagined use of space and fresh colors to create a welcoming retreat.
Rooms With a View at This Georgia Lake House Retreat
Stunning views are matched only by style galore at this amazing Georgia lake house.
An Outdated Bathroom Makeover Success Story
Careful, cost-effective selections and an incredible eye for transforming spaces make this Anna Braund bathroom makeover a total win!
This Outdated Bathroom Makeover is a Before-and-After Win
Careful, cost-effective selections and an incredible eye for transforming spaces make this Anna Braund bathroom makeover a total win!
This Georgia Home Seamlessly Marries Old & New
For a young family who has an affinity for antique decor in a fresh, new setting, interior design may be a challenge. But in this Columbus, GA, home, designer Chenault James makes tasteful decor look effortless.
Before & After: An Atlanta Home Re-Imagined
Thoughtful selections in both color and decor transformed this Atlanta home, creating three uniquely different spaces to seek respite.
This Southern Home Inspires with its Neutral Palette
This elegant yet comfortable home showcases the homeowner’s impressive art collection which defines the interior’s singular style. Trust us—it’s worth sneaking a peek at this gorgeous abode, rich with layers of neutrals, which completely inspires.
Coastal Charm: A Tasteful Beach Escape
This vacation home shows beach house decor in a new light, using white and blue without it looking like a cliché. Escape for a moment by gazing upon this lovely house.
A Stately Buckhead Home Reflects Elegance and Fine Taste
This Buckhead home has the Jessica Bradley touch, complete with mirrors, fresh flowers and awe-inspiring elegance!
A BEAUTIFUL Beach Vacation Home!
We think you’ll agree that the challenge for beach house design is this: how do you create a coastal home using the beloved colors of white and blue without it looking like a cliché? This vacation home in WaterColor, FL, shows the way.
This Atlanta Interior Designer Has Nailed the Glam!
She’s an Atlanta designer who enjoys the challenge of coming up with new ideas for every project, and we think she’s pretty darn good at it! Today, we’re looking at several of Helen Davis’ designs, each unique … and stunning!
Coastal Charm: A Tasteful Beach Escape
We think you’ll agree that the challenge for beach house design is this: how do you create a coastal home using the beloved colors of white and blue without it looking like a cliché? This vacation home in WaterColor, FL, shows the way.
An Amazing Design Scheme for Small Space Living
With 1,200 square feet of living space, this condo proves that high style exists in small spaces!
Check Out This Marvelous Midtown Makeover
High above Midtown Atlanta is a stunning space that has been reimagined and now offers a relaxing retreat for the homeowner. Take a look!