By Geoffrey C. Chick As an architect, I generally prefer to let my work do the talking. However, since I have spent the past 22 years designing houses along Northwest Florida’s Scenic 30A, writing about what makes an ideal second home at the beach only seems fitting. I couldn’t resist the opportunity to share these ..read more

New Orleans has perhaps the most distinctive decorating tradition in the United States. A high-ceilinged room with silk curtains billowing at the windows, French chairs arranged in intimate vignettes, and trumeau mirrors hung over the fireplace instantly establish a sense of place. But a fresh face on the New Orleans design scene is reinventing the trope. To be sure, you can find all the hallmarks of Big Easy style in Rivers Spencer’s work, but she infuses her rooms with a sophisticated mix of 1970s glamour and bold, contemporary touches. Rivers Spencer Gives Audubon Park Home a Sophisticate ..read more

Text: Jennifer Boles Among the most beloved porcelain collectibles, Limoges boxes are familiar sights in many homes, where they tend to draw attention to themselves by their frequently sizable groupings. But what some may not know is that these charming porcelain boxes were inspired by a popular eighteenth-century accessory that is something of an anachronism today: the snuffbox. A custom once heartily embraced by men and women, eighteenth-century snuff-taking was considered so fashionable among the upper classes that the containers designed to hold their tobacco became objects of fashion them ..read more

Nestled in the foothills of northern Georgia, Barnsley Resort is ensconced in a fairy-tale ambience. Idyllic woodlands, rolling pastures, and manicured gardens greet guests as they arrive at this charming countryside estate. From restored historic buildings to a quaint tree-lined village of picture-perfect cottages and an inn, Barnsley holds fast to its nearly 200-year history while affording 21st-century luxuries. Barnsley Resort offers a variety of accommodations from the 55 rooms in the English-inspired inn or the guest cottages that vary in size. The décor is both tasteful and comfortable ..read more

Text: Tiffany Adams Photography: Kelly Blackmon for Emily Followill Photography Warm, inviting, and gracious. Those are the words designer Cynthia Masters uses to describe the owners of this vacation home situated on the shores of Lake Keowee in the Blue Ridge Mountains. And, if homes are said to be a reflection of their owners, then it stands to reason these descriptors would apply to the residence as well. With architectural stone and wood details seen alongside thoughtfully curated finishes and furnishings, the tangible blend is also a reflection of Masters’s approach to interiors as a who ..read more

Text: Alice Welsh Doyle Photo: Margaret Wright Sophistication and elegance may not be words normally associated with waterside living, but designers Kelly Kole and Joann Kandrac knew just what their client wanted in her home in Kiawah Island, South Carolina. In the main first floor living areas, homeowner Jennifer Bastian sought serene, calm spaces, which included a white veined marble wall, airy glass front cabinetry, and open shelving in the kitchen; weathered reclaimed beams in a pale gray tone and white beadboard for the ceiling; wood floors that look like they have been bleached in the s ..read more

For more than 125 years, Gracie has been one of the most prestigious brands in the design industry, renowned for their hand-painted wallpapers. The Art of Gracie offers a stunning look not only at the singular history of this family-run company but at the extraordinary artistry that goes into each and every Gracie wallpaper. Gracie was founded by James Gracie in 1898 and specializes in exquisite wallpapers that draw upon 300 years of hand-painting techniques, craftsmanship, and motifs. The firm has imported hand-painted wallpapers since the 1920s, and today, each Gracie panel is still cra ..read more

Kevin WalshHow do you believe Little Rock’s cultural diversity and influences are reflected in its interior design trends and styles? The city’s rich cultural heritage, including African American, Native American, and European influences, has contributed to a vibrant and eclectic design scene. RadunoWould you share a local restaurant that you love? Raduno Brick Oven and Barroom! Go for the seasonal burrata appetizer and the wood oven pizza. My favorite is the Spicy Honey and Sopressata (also available gluten-free.) The service is amazing, and the vibe that celebrates differences is just plain ..read more

Text: Blake Miller Photos: David Christensen From the water, you could barely see the house. Overgrown rhododendrons, vines, and pine trees were so tall that just the top floor of the wooden structure could be seen from Lake Rabun. Built in 1982, the home had been the centerpiece for the family of four siblings and their immediate families for decades. The small, unair-conditioned four-bedroom cottage could only accommodate so many, but the family would make do—taking advantage of the screened-in porch or throwing down sleeping bags anywhere they could find space inside. “It gave us a place t ..read more

Text: Eleanor Lynn Nesmith Photography: Spacecrafting Photography With a perch high along Pelican Bay in Naples, Florida, this sixteenth-floor condominium offers a bird’s-eye view of the wonders of nature. White sandy beaches, shimmering emerald waters, pelicans in flight, and breathtaking sunsets are daily reminders of the joys of spending time along the gulf. Naples Condo Makeover: Coastal Chic Design with Joyful Flair Naples Condo Makeover: Coastal Chic Design with Joyful Flair Naples Condo Makeover: Coastal Chic Design with Joyful Flair Naples Condo Makeover: Coastal Chic Design with J ..read more