2015

Outdoor dining area with a round table set for four, navy cane-back chairs, and a blue and white striped rug, overlooking a mountain landscape.

Style Summit

At the 2014 Cashiers Designer Showhouse, a talented group of designers and landscapers paid homage to the surrounding views of Whiteside Mountain with memorable textiles, fresh color and stylish accessories. Sited on 29 acres in Cashiers, North Carolina, this charming home was an ode to timeless Southern style.

Living room with two dark gray sofas, wicker armchairs, a dark wood coffee table, and two animal print ottomans. Large windows provide natural light.

Lakeside Luxe

Robert Brown and architectural firm Spitzmiller & Norris balance rustic comfort with modern sophistication for the interior designer’s personal Lake Hartwell retreat.

Rectangular swimming pool with white lounge chairs and a white picket fence surrounding a green lawn with trees.

Land of Plenty

Unstoppable shop owner and designer Jimmy Stanton, whose Huff Road showroom now boasts nearly 14,000 square feet, has a deep affection for city life in Atlanta. But his heart is likewise divided by his love for Honeymoon, an 1831 Greek Revival manse situated mere steps away from the main thoroughfare of Madison, Georgia, and conveniently sited a one-mile walk from town.

Man with red beard wearing a chef's jacket sits in a restaurant with dark leather banquettes and wooden chairs.

5 questions for: Kevin Ouzts

The Spotted Trotter opened in 2010, but this is your first restaurant. How did you decide to take the plunge?…

Man with beard and tattoos wearing a plaid shirt stands in front of a restaurant sign that reads "GUNSHOW".

5 questions for: Kevin Gillespie

With a second book fresh off the presses and a new restaurant opening this year, Gunshow’s owner and chef is taking the city’s food scene by storm.

Dining room with dark wood oval table, upholstered chairs in blue and cream, dark wood buffet, and a wrought iron chandelier.

Time-Honed Treasure

Interior designer Amy Morris and Harrison Design architect Greg Palmer deliver a home infused with quiet elegance.

Stone pool house with circular windows and a wooden pergola connects to a second structure. A bright blue swimming pool sits in front of a manicured lawn and lush trees.

Natural Selection

Guided by a keen sense of artistry and practicality, garden designer Alex Smith transforms an empty panorama into a series…

Bathroom with floral wallpaper, two ornate gold mirrors above white vessel sinks, and light blue bi-fold doors.

French Connection

With the aid of designer Jack Poles, Meg Reggie transforms her cramped, dated master bath into a soothing source of romantic allure.