A MINDSET TO MATCH YOUR HOME.
We’ve all heard “it’s in the details”, and I agree. Some of the details I find most inspiring are found in art, in architecture, fashion, travel, and through valued friendships.
Ida Kohlmeyer - Cluster #1, 1973
A distinguished abstract painter, Ida Kohlmeyer was a close friend of my husband’s family in New Orleans. I adore her art and have been inspired by many of her pieces over the years. Her work from this period, the 1970s, is some of my favorite. For our wedding book, we had friends and family sign pages of their choosing of Ida Kohlmeyer, Systems of Color, as both a beautiful keepsake and an artistic record of the historic – and super fun – occasion.
Carter & Co.
On a visit to St. Helena I came across the type of store I don’t see often – one with a story and meaning and the most beautiful, handmade dinnerware. We had some shipped home to Atlanta and often enjoy their beauty and mood-setting vibe in our courtyard, reminding us of a magical family trip we shared in California.
Golden Goose
Being a working mom, I cannot bear the thought of heels or uncomfortable shoes. I wear these sneakers in summer or winter, with dresses and jeans. In my 40s they still give me the cool factor. I can’t have enough!
Miami Design District
My family loves Miami. We visit a few times a year, get into our routine and have a few go-to spots. One of those is the Miami Design District. It offers beautiful architecture, style, and a fantastical experience. Every store façade is like a piece of art. I leave empty handed but it’s a great place to window shop.
Pound Cake
Guilty pleasure. I find great joy in baking, one of my favorite hobbies. The precision, the meditative quality, the tradition, fond memories of baking with my mom in Mississippi. It’s also so much fun to share my time-tested pound cake with friends and family. But let’s get real, what we all really love is eating it!
Borough Market | London, England
I lived steps from this 1000-year-old market when working, living, and loving London from 2004-2007. The sights and smells hold some of my fondest memories. When my father would visit, I could always find him at The Rake (one of London’s smallest pubs) in Borough Market, drinking a beer and quite content. Those days and visits are cherished ones and helped make me into the woman I am today.
Cresta Bledsoe
I’m fortunate to be wonderful friends with one of the most talented and stylish jewelry designers I've ever seen. I don’t consider myself a “jewelry” person, but I’m crazy about every piece in her collection. It’s timeless, elegant and sophisticated yet understated. I'm inspired by her passion and craft and feel fortunate to support her work as she does mine.
Goyard
Goyard is the oldest leather goods maker still in business. I admire the tradition and legacy. Unlike most designers who use the first initial to create a pattern, Goyard uses interlocking "Ys" and the piled dots within represent the family’s history as log drivers. The stories behind tangible objects, including homes, are most important, they bring to life the energy within.
Todd Murphy
Todd was one of the nicest people I knew. The first time I met him, at an opening, he came up and gave me the biggest bear hug. I didn’t realize he knew who I was, but he had seen pictures of me through my husband’s social media. To me his work is quiet and at the same time comes to life often rising up out of the canvas. I don’t have a favorite piece but I’m very fond of his dress paintings.