Stephen Burks Traveler Corde lounge armchair, roche-bobois.com PHOTO COURTESY OF ROCHE BOBOIS
BRAND NEW
We give you the latest launches, collaborations and happenings in the Southern design community.
RADICAL INTERIORS
Luxury French furniture brand Roche Bobois has collaborated with designer Stephen Burks in sponsoring his first major museum exhibition in over a decade to display a survey of his works at the High Museum of Art entitled Shelter in Place. The collection’s roots took hold in 2020 during the pandemic, when Burks pondered the ability to live in a joyful and comfortable yet creatively empowering space. What manifested as a result was a complete radical reinvention of home furnishings, featuring pieces that transcend the lines between domesticity and eccentricity, and European and American design. The exhibition will feature pieces from Burks’ and Roche Bobois’ collaborative collection, Traveler, as part of a survey of over 50 of the designer’s works over the last 10 years. Stephen Burks: Shelter in Place will run from Sept. 16 through March 5. 1280 Peachtree St. NE, high.org
The Roscoe sectional adds the perfect subtle accent to any living space. PHOTO COURTESY OF MITCHELL GOLD BOB WILLIAMS
LIVABLE LUXE
Why sacrifice comfort for style when you can have both? It’s no secret that home decor and lifestyle brand Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams is a multifaceted powerhouse when it comes to design, and its fall 2022 collection is nothing short of par. With a wide range of services comes a new wave of furniture this season, emulating an ethos of sojourning in luxuriously comfortable and modern spaces. Offered in the designated Modern Luxe launch is a curated selection of furniture with harmonious details of warm palettes; contemporary silhouettes; and tangible,top-notch quality. The cohesiveness of the collection is a testament to the different materials associated with the brand, from brass and onyx to vintage velvets perfectly tailored into opulent patterns, appropriate autumnal hues and tastefully curved shapes. In addition to its paragons of American-made and sustainable products, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams highlights that, alongside the array of sofas, benches, chairs, storage pieces and tables, the collection also boasts 100% organic linen bedding to hone the comfort of the entire collection. 3081 Peachtree Road NE, mgbwhome.com–MP
PHOTO COURTESY OF MITCHELL GOLD BOB WILLIAMS
Lancaster Bar Cabinet
With an exterior wrapped in faux green leather accented with door pulls in an antique brass finish, this cabinet also offers a mirrored back panel on the interior, as well as a storage drawer and adjustable shelves.
PHOTO COURTESY OF MITCHELL GOLD BOB WILLIAMS
Adelaide Coffee Table
With a green Himalayan circular top complemented by champagne-hued brass, the Adelaide coffee table is a conversation starter.
PHOTO COURTESY OF MITCHELL GOLD BOB WILLIAMS
Adler Swivel Chair
Adler has all the right curves and such a comfortable seat for its modern style, thanks to the soft rollover back and arms. Four of these clustered together with a beautiful round coffee table make a great conversation area.
Table spread featuring the Annette Joseph pitcher PHOTO: BY ALEA MOORE
TUSCANFLAIR
Dreaming of Italy? We are too. And while most of us can’t catch a flight for a European getaway at the drop of a hat, the newly launched etúHOME x Annette Joseph collection brings a breath of Tuscany to the home. Both Atlanta-based, the European lifestyle brand and the author, stylist and entertainer extraordinaire have a long history of collaboration. The collection features six superbly crafted ceramic pieces inspired by 19th century Italian design as an ode to Joseph’s life at her 12th century Tuscan fortress, where she frequently hosts workshops and artistic retreats. Included in the collection is a small and large crock, a pitcher, an aperitivo jar and two aperitivo bowls, all carefully handcrafted in Hungary, with each piece taking over 35 hours to complete. The pieces bring a certain warmth to the home characteristic of classic European design, both tasteful in their composition and practical in their usage. 3400 Around Lenox Road NE, Ste. 205 B, etuhome.com; annettejosephstyle.com–Anna Albright
Todd Murphy, “Wink” (2017-2019), 53 inches by 90 inches PHOTO: COURTESY OF BILL LOWE GALLERY
HIDDEN HISTORY
Bill Lowe Gallery is honoring Todd Murphy’s artistic legacy in his first posthumous exhibition since his passing in 2020. The current display of his Wink series features sculpture, photography, painting and mixed media. “Wink” is a nickname for James “Jimmy” Winkfield, whose experiences as a horse jockey and one of the first true African American athletes reflect the relationship between Black identity and labor throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the South. The collection details not only Winkfield’s story but also the forgotten legacy of several other Black horse jockeys, including Isaac Murphy and Oliver Lewis. Wink is the first in a series of exhibitions celebrating the late Murphy’s work, whose estate is now represented by Bill Lowe Gallery. Murphy, an Atlanta native and beloved artist by the likes of Elton John and Jon Bon Jovi, was a leading artist throughout the ’80s and ’90s. Gallery director Donovan Johnson notes Murphy’s work “opened up worlds and awakened our senses,” the legacy of which can still be seen around Atlanta today. View the impactful look into a piece of hidden history that is Todd Murphy’s Wink series until Nov. 4. 764 Miami Circle NE, Ste. 210, lowegallery.com–AA
PHOTO BY COLIN GRAY
POWDER ROOM RULES
Every season calls for a fresh start and Weezie offers a refresh on these bathroom classics.
By Jennafer Bowman
PHOTO BY COLIN GRAY
Weezie kitchen towels are available in three colors with the brand’s custom personalization always offered. PHOTO BY COLIN GRAY
It’s time to upgrade your bathroom with Weezie’s redesigned bath and hand towel classic collection. The popular Southern-based brand has refreshed with a new look. Made with 100% long-staple cotton in Portugal, the newly scallop-edged luxe towels come in two new floral patterns and colors. Each pattern is reversible, making them last from season to season, and can be embroidered. The soft and absorbent towels offer versatility for every season. Hand towels can be purchased in matching pairs or a set of six while bath towels can be purchased individually, in a pair or a set of six. 56 E. Andrews Drive, weezietowels.com
Designer Anna Booth PHOTO BY: MALI AZIMA
MIRROR, MIRROR
The Keats mirror. PHOTO BY: DAVID CHRISTENSEN
When mounting a new statement piece, the story of how it made it into a space is more often than not left up for interpretation. What Anna Booth of Anna Booth Interiors is bringing to that practice is a collection of mirrors with an aesthetic based on the entire production process. Hand-carved in England and exhibited with aged brass hardware right here in the South, the story of the traveling mirror is seen in the scrupulous craftsmanship and the juxtaposition of its wood and brass components. Teaming up with Holland MacRae, the collaboration’s designs are more than just a capsule, aligning with the sensibilities of Holland MacRae’s fine European antiques and bringing to the table a piece that is a looking glass into Booth’s trope of memory. The traveled quality elevates any room with an earnest power and embodiment of English architectural staples with cues recalling visual landscapes that marry its English and Southern beginnings. After many delays due to COVID-19, the collection is finally available for all who have anticipated it for the past year. Not only is this a perfect collaboration matchup, but both Booth and Holland MacRae are founded on intentional details that evoke stories and illustrations of lived experience, infusing that imagery into fine products. As a cherry on top of the collection, you are not only getting quality products, but the customizable option gives you the opportunity to bypass the antique hunt and create an antique of your own for homes and generations to come. Just know that when you are investing in one of these timeless mirrors, they are coming with an aesthetic potency based in artisan craftsmanship, place, story and celebration of pastoral nostalgia. annaboothinteriors.com; hollandmacrae.com–MP
Burrow Nomad velvet sofa in jade PHOTO BY: LUKE BEARD
LESS IS MORE
When it comes to interior design, Burrow masters the age-old “a little goes a long way” in appearance, but goes above and beyond with the mechanics of the furniture industry. The New York-based end-to-end furniture brand is bringing its holistically efficient and surprisingly simple concept to West Midtown. In a design community teeming with brands and businesses, Burrow is introducing its solution to the qualms customers have with typical furniture brands. The comfortably styled and elevated showroom is as impressive as the luxury manufacturers we know and love. However, paired with the quality of its furniture is a functionality, portability and versatility that distinguishes its product from the rest. 1189 Howell Mill Road NW, burrow.com–MP
Clockwise from top: Southern Living x GordonDunning embroidered grebe and tassel trim square pillow; Stratton embroidered bath towels; Stratton leather catchall tray; tortoise lotion/soap dispenser. PHOTOS COURTESY OF DILLARD’S
HEIRLOOM HEAVEN
For design enthusiasts with classic sensibilities, it’s an ironic truth that heirlooms never get old. Lathem Gordon and Cate Dunning of Atlanta-based GordonDunning are proving that pillar in their fresh collaboration with Dillard’s, under their Southern Living Home Collection. The comprehensive selection of bedding, bath and home decor will serve as Dillard’s inaugural interior designer collection inspired by vintage sensibilities and Southern charm, boasting details of the natural world. Here, the two designers give us the lowdown. 414 Bill Kennedy Way SE, Ste. 201, gordondunning.com; dillards.com–MP
Southern Living x GordonDunning Winslow percale duvet cover mini set PHOTO COURTESY OF DILLARD’S
What inspired this collection?
CD: Both of us have a deep connection to our grandparents, and many of the materials, patterns and textures were inspired by actual items in their homes or the spirit of their homes. We drew a lot of inspiration and materials from the natural world including tortoise and leopard patterns, pomegranate patterns, grebes, marble, leather, wood and cotton.
What is your favorite product and how would you style it within your home?
LG: It’s a toss-up for me between the brass grebe and the green and white bedding. The brass grebe reminds me of a coin ‘catchall’ that sat on my grandfather’s desk, and it will definitely be on my bedside to catch all of my earrings. The green and white bedding is so fresh and classic. I love that it is reversible and can easily work in any season by changing out a ‘boom-pow’ pillow—a rusty orange for fall, a deep red for holiday or even a lilac in the spring.
How is your interior design style woven throughout the collection?
LG: We thrive on story and history, and as Southern girls, we tend to lean toward classic elements with a little quirk. We love that each piece has a story behind it, and we are proud of how the more classic pieces could be at home in a traditional home as well as in a more modern space.
Will GordonDunning be doing more collections in the future?
CD: We have absolutely loved designing a collection with such a kind and knowledgeable team. It is really special to pour your dreams and designs into a full collection. We would love to design more in the future, especially in the textile and fine china categories. We’ll have to see what the universe has in store for us.
UMI Stone Infinity porcelain kitchen island PHOTO COURTESY OF UMI STONE
A MOD FINISH
It’s time to modernize your space with these fresh surface stones from UMI Stone. –JB
Marble countertops. PHOTO COURTESY OF UMI STONE
The Southeast’s finest collection of stone is adding a new, exclusive line currently available in 12 colors. UMI Stone Atlanta now offers Forum Quartz, a fresh surface look that inspires a modern lifestyle. Using Breton technology, the Forum line is mold-, chemical- and scratch-resistant. Certified by Green Guard, Forum Quartz is free from volatile organic compounds and is nonporous. Established in 2002, UMI Stone is a leader in importing and distributing high-quality surface stone for every room in your home. 262 Rio Circle, Decatur, umistone.com; forumquartz.com
PHOTOS COURTESY OF ENKAY
INTO THE DEEP
Inspired by nature’s vast and infinitely flowing bodies of water, Acworth-based lifestyle brand Enkay launches its newest collection. The Depths Collection features 23 new looms meant to mimic water’s movement and iridescence as it responds to and reflects its surroundings. “From the sky to the sea and all the flowers in between, there’s an endless spectrum of blue hues on planet Earth—and each carries an emotional charge and memory,” says Enkay designer Kate de Para. “Our rugs are deeply inspired by nature, and we strive to bring the best parts of the outdoors to your interiors. Blue is a calming and grounding color, which will give your home the serene atmosphere you need for decompressing after a busy day.” enkay.com–CP
PHOTO BY SCOTT JOHNSON
PILLOW TALK
Just in time for the upcoming holiday season, Interior Design by S&S has launched a fresh new pillow line under its S&S Studio brand. The collection includes 24 throw pillows, each fitted with a combination of strong neutrals and pops of color, thoughtful patterns and effortless solids, and bold faux leathers and creamy velvets allowing for an endless amount of combinations to be made. Completely overhauling a space whenever you are struck with design inspiration may not always be an attainable option, but adding touches of newness can be the inspiration many of us need for a fresh start. And the S&S Studios pillow collection is perfect for exactly that with its fresh perspective on design that translates beautifully into any setting. snsstudiosbysns.com–AA
PHOTO BY SCOTT JOHNSON
The Designer
Atlanta-based mother-daughter duo Sharon and Sherica of S&S Studios pride themselves on their signature “livable luxury” aesthetic.
PHOTO BY SCOTT JOHNSON
The Collection
S&S Studios has introduced 24 unique mix-and-matchable pillows that can be customized to any space for a touch of edgy coolness.
Pillow fabrics include faux fur blends, luxury vinyl leathers and velvets, all created so you can mix and match throughout your home. PHOTO BY SCOTT JOHNSON
Where to Find It
The pillow collection is available exclusively at snsstudiosbysns.com.
