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Enduring Design

By
Paige Townley
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A lot goes into creating a timeless lake home that can be enjoyed for generations to come. Home designer Adam Gerndt shares his expertise.

Lake house exterior

Let it Flow
“A top consideration when designing a lake house is the flow of spaces, especially when considering the indoor/outdoor living,” says Adam. “You have to consider how the house will be used and how people will move through it.” Questions he considers: Is there a bathroom convenient to lakeside so people don’t have to go far into the home if they are wet? What is the relationship between the kitchen and outdoor cooking area?

Lake house exterior

Food for Thought
Put care and planning into the design when it comes to extra refrigeration and large pantries. Most lake homes are not conveniently located near grocery stores, so make sure there’s plenty of space to stock up on food, drinks, ice, and other items.

Kitchen

Space Plan
The plan for a lake home can be counterintuitive to how someone may design an everyday home. “At the lake, it’s best to keep bedrooms and bedroom closets small,” Adam says. “People don’t spend much time in the bedroom and rarely actually use the closet space. We are designing more built-in storage with a place for luggage versus true closets now.”

Primary bedroom

The Real Deal
Rustic finishes not only honor the landscape but also create a sense of place. Adam’s favorites include western red cedar, brown sandstone, solid beams, stone, and cedar shingles. “Authenticity adds to the experience,” he says. “Yes, there is added cost, but there is also added value. I rarely see a client regret doing things the right way or using legitimate materials when the project is complete.”

Lake house exterior

Natural Appeal
For a timeless look that will never go out of style, bring natural elements inside when possible. Finishes like pine paneling for the walls, a limestone surround for the fireplace, and marble countertops not only speak to the environment, they also are durable and will patina beautifully with age.

Smart Siting
Windows bring in light and lake views, but it’s important to consider how much direct sunlight will be coming into the space and at what time of day. “We love natural light, but if people have to wear sunglasses inside, that may be an issue,” Adam says. “Being thoughtful with roof overhangs can add to the design of the home and keep the light levels at an optimum level inside.”

Lake view
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Sweet & Spicy

By
Christiana Roussel
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True’s Gourmet Mustard

Mary Clayton Jones cannot recall a time when her mother’s signature hot mustard was NOT on the table. “It was a staple in our house growing up,” she says. “Trueheart (‘True’ for short) was always making it while we were spooning it into gifting jars for friends and family.” Mary Clayton inherited her mother’s passion for entertaining and feeding people, channeling her personal creative spirit into a career in prop styling and photography.

Inspired by a lifetime of enjoyment, True’s Gourmet Hot Mustard is an homage to the woman who inspired Mary Clayton’s culinary creativity. “Even at 89, my mom is very involved in this business. She recently told me she wants to work on fulfillment, but I think we’ll let her stick with ‘quality control,’” Mary Clayton jokes.

The original recipe may hold her mother’s DNA, but there is a whole lot of Mary Clayton in each jar. Years of working with chefs and restaurateurs helped her perfect the recipe for large-scale production without compromising on the familiar flavor. At home, Mary Clayton and her husband Paul like the mustard with a bigger kick, so there is an extra-hot version is in development—one she promises will be “True-approved.”

Readers can find True’s Gourmet Hot Mustard at Smith’s Variety in Mountain Brook, The General in Forest Park, Catherine’s Market at Lake Martin, Chelsea Antique Market, and Alabama Goods in Homewood, as well as online at TruesGourmet.com.

“I like things to feel special, even everyday things. That’s how this mustard seems: a little sweet, a little tangy, with some nice heat in the finish.”

—Mary Clayton Jones

True’s Gourmet Ham and Swiss Hawaiian Roll Sliders

Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Serves: 24 sliders

24 Hawaiian Rolls
½ cup True’s Gourmet Hot Mustard
1 pound thinly sliced deli ham
1 pound thinly sliced Swiss cheese
½ cup melted unsalted butter
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 small onion, finely diced

Preheat oven to 350°.
Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half, separating the tops and bottoms. Place the bottom halves in two 9- x 13-inch baking dishes.
Spread a generous layer of True’s Gourmet Hot Mustard on the bottom halves of the Hawaiian rolls.
To assemble the sliders, simply layer the thinly sliced ham and Swiss cheese on each bottom half. Place the top halves of the buns back on to complete the sliders.
In a small bowl, combine True’s Gourmet Hot Mustard, the melted butter, Worcestershire, poppy seeds, and finely diced onion. Mix well, and then evenly drizzle the mixture over the assembled sliders.
Cover the baking dishes with aluminum foil, and bake for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5 minutes, or until the sliders are golden and the cheese is melted. 
Carefully, remove the sliders and let cool for a minute or two. Then enjoy!

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Pasta Making at Andiamo Lodge

By
BHG Staff
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One of the most popular “hands on” experiences at Andiamo Lodge is Pasta Making. Our guests along with an Andiamo Guest Chef start from Flour and Eggs and create a fab meal as good as any you’d enjoy in Italy.

In fact, our Atlas hand crank pasta machine was lugged back from Italy on one of my first Photoshoots in Tuscany about 30 years ago. It has cranked some amazing pasta over the years. Along with our scheduled experiences that have a set date, we do private classes for couples or groups. Pasta is one of the favorite experiences for folks to pick from. It’s a great way to learn together and create delicious meals. Last week we had some folks who came as strangers and left as friends. That is a recurring theme at Andiamo, this time the bonded over some flour and eggs and of course a great chef Emily Roy who took the mystery out of making Pasta.

Come join us with one of our amazing instructors for all things creative at Andiamo Lodge.

From sushi to soufflés, pasta to painting… we will curate your next holiday. Andiamo… Let’s Go!

Egg Pasta Dough

Serves: 4 people

Ingredients:
300 grams (2½ cups) ’00’ pasta flour or all-purpose flour
50 grams (5 tablespoons; roughly a ⅓ cup) semolina or semolina rimacinata flour
200 grams eggs (approximately 4 large eggs, or 3 large eggs and 2-3 yolks, depending on egg size – makes a more yellow dough), lightly beaten

Method:
Mix dry ingredients together on a clean surface.

Whisk egg yolks or combination as listed in ingredients above.

Create a hole in the center of the dry flour or volcano. Add egg mixture to the center. Slowly whisk the center flour surrounding egg into the egg.

Once the flour starts to thicken with the egg, slowly knead the shaggy dough. Add more flour or touch more egg as needed to form a ball.

Rest in the fridge for 30 minutes at least or overnight. Do not keep for more than a day.

When ready to roll out use a touch of flour and roll with rolling pin or machine. Ensure you have corn meal or course product like semolina to keep pasta from sticking on sheet trays.

When boiling add to slowly simmering pot of salted water, cook 1-2 minutes.

Martelli-Style Carbonara

Serves: 4 people

Ingredients:

1/2 pound pasta fresh or dry noodle 1/8-1/4 cup salt, for boiling water
1/4 cup Butter, unsalted (preferred)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, smashed or minced 1/2 pound good bacon, diced small 1/2 tsp- parsley (dry) or -2 tbsp (fresh) Salt and peeper to taste
2 whole eggs
Reserved pasta water, use as needed 6-8oz Parmesan cheese grated
4-6 tbsp Romano cheese granted

Method:

Prepare fresh pasta noodles. Bring water to a boil and add salt to taste. It should be as salty as the ocean. Place a lid on pot, set aside on low simmer.

Mince onion, dice bacon, smash garlic or mince, chop fresh parsley, if using.

In a sauté pan, place butter, oil and onion with smashed garlic cloves over medium heat. Caramelize onion slowly and cook until onions are soft and translucent. Remove garlic, if it was smashed whole (for flavor only) or leave in if minced, of course. Remove onion mixture from pan, set aside in a bowl.

Add bacon to the same pan over medium heat, slowly render out all the fat. Remove bacon from pan. Pour out all but 3 tbsp of fat. Keep on low heat – don’t burn it.

Boil pasta, reserve pasta water. Less water in the pot when boiling noodles will give a starchy water. Use this water for your sauce.

Add all items back into large sauté pan, including hot noodles. Crack two eggs into the a bowl, whisk and slowly pour over noodles. Add a touch of reserved pasta water. Slowly stir and cook to create sauce.

Sprinkle in cheese to your liking. The more the cheese the better. Toss with salt, pepper, parsley – serve quickly because it’s too delicious to get cold.

Photos and recipes: Colleen Duffley
@andiamolodge

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Re-creating Old-World Charm

By
Lydia Somerville
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Tips for creating a sense of history and place when building a new home

Add container gardens. Small houses without yards first used containers as kitchen gardens to grow food. Window boxes (and decorative containers) also gained popularity as ornament in the Victorian era. Today, they are both practical and decorative.

Utlilize pea gravel. Originally used for paths and courtyards by the ancient Romans and Japanese gardeners, the age-old material later became popular in England and Europe as part of the entrances in front of estate homes. For this house, a long, paved drive turns into pea gravel upon arrival. Landsape designer Troy Rhone continued the material in the gardens.

Use reclaimed materials. Antique wooden beams give depth indoors. Outside, salvaged bricks instantly provide a warm, timeless look. If antique brick is not available, opt for new brick with time-worn mortar applications and washes to create an instant sense of age.

Dress up interiors with paneling and moulding. In the living room, pecky cypress adds warmth and texture. The grooves in the rare wood are inherently attractive despite originating as damage caused by a fungus. (The fungus dies after the trees are harvested.) Elsewhere, deep trims and paneling lend regal appeal.

Create transitional spaces between indoors and out. Floor-to-ceiling steel-and-glass doors open to courtyards, while the splash of a fountain offers a soothing sound outside and in.

Resources:

Builder: Dilworth Development
Architect: Long & Long Design
Landscape design: Troy Rhone

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The Swag

By
Christiana Roussel
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Is anyone else ready for fall? Think crisp blue skies, colorful leaves, and a drop in temperatures. It’s time! And one of
the best places to enjoy it is The Swag in Waynesville, North Carolina. Don’t forget to pack a sweater.

Featuring breathtaking views of four of North Carolina’s six highest mountain ranges, The Swag is a 250-acre mountaintop luxury destination like no other. This Relais & Chateaux-designated property started as a family home in 1971, built by Deener Matthews and her husband Dan, an Episcopal clergyman. In 1982, the couple decided to open their home to the public after hosting friends that were visiting the 1980 World’s Fair in nearby Knoxville, Tennessee. The story goes that the setting was so bucolic, no one ever wanted to come off the mountain.

Resting along the Cataloochee Divide, The Swag property sits 5,000 feet above sea level and abuts The Great Smoky Mountain National Park (GSMNP), which provides seemingly endless miles of hiking paths to both impressive vistas and cool waterfall streams. Longtime guests and friends of the Matthews family, Annie & David Colquitt, purchased the property in 2018 and have since lovingly updated The Swag to include modern-day amenities, including The Still Spa, hot tub, pool, and fitness center. Their website touts 19 wood-burning fireplaces, 12 outdoor showers and tubs, and six private saunas. For meals, locally sourced ingredients are used to create an ever-changing menu for casual, dress-up, or picnic dining. There’s also a kitted-out bar and wine cellar. With only 18 elegant suites, each individually appointed to echo refined mountain style, the property guarantees guests will enjoy an intimate and private getaway. Rest assured, you’ll never want to leave this mountaintop either.

“In a busy world full of stress, we love that The Swag continues to be a refuge for guests looking to connect with each other and with nature”

—owners Annie & David Colquitt

Cataloochee Ranch

Annie & David Colquitt have poured their love of hospitality into fully renovating and updating Cataloochee Ranch, a resort adjacent to The Swag, in nearby Maggie Valley, North Carolina. Set to reopen at the end of 2023, the property offers guests the same level of service and dining they’ve experienced at The Swag in an equally relaxed and approachable atmosphere. While The Swag often attracts couples (like the Colquitts themselves, who honeymooned there in 2011), Cataloochee Ranch aims to be a destination for multi-generational get-togethers, corporate retreats, and group events. Horseback trail rides, hiking, music events, and plenty of outdoor entertaining space come standard. Future development plans include a spa, pool, pickleball courts, a ropes course, and a zipline. Ranch guests will also enjoy the option of booking spa appointments and dining reservations at The Swag, further enhancing their stay. theswag.com

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Shoppe on Broadway is…

By
Alice Welsh Doyle
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…a creative collaboration between four like-minded friends. What started as an interior design studio for Kat Bailey turned into a nook of a shop in Edgewood that brims with antique and vintage finds. It’s a space so full that the offerings often spill out onto the sidewalk—and, the business partners have warehouses for larger pieces and incoming goods. Each creative brings their own sense of style to the space, melding as one well-curated spot for treasure hunters. “This isn’t our full time job,” says Kat who is also an interior designer and fitness instructor. “This is a hobby for all of us.”

Jonathan Lambert of Triton Stone contributes true antiques, Chinoiserie, art, and ginger jars to Shoppe’s wares. “When Jonathan is out hunting for items, he has the ability to look at a sea of objects and find the pieces that are truly valuable,” Kat says.
Interior designer Virginia Volman brings her lively, colorful, and eclectic items to the mix. Think vintage chairs covered in hot pink velvet, perfectly polished silver and silverplate, and an array of contemporary art.

Don’t miss Hannah Johnson’s walk-in closet, racks, and tabletops filled vintage clothes and costume jewelry. She offers statement pieces perfect for casual wear or evenings out. “One of her most popular items is her vintage furs,” Kat says.

Shoppe on Broadway

111 Broadway Street, Homewood, AL
Open Wednesday – Sunday
or by appointment.
Call or check IG or FB for hours.

shoppeonbroadway.com or
@shoppeonbroadway

Kat Bailey
@thekatbaileycollective
@katbaileyinteriors
Jonathan Lambert
@theoxfordcollection
Virginia Volman
@virginiavolmandesigns
Hannah Johnson
@werthegoodz

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Recipe: Apple Cider Bundt Cake

By
BHG Staff
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Andiamo Lodge in north Alabama welcomes guests to a refined, elegantly rustic retreat with great food, beautifully appointed interiors and more than enough options for relaxing or adventure. They are so lucky to have Little River Orchard, a you-pick apple farm, right in Mentone with so many varieties to choose from. Here, the lodge shares their Apple Cider Bundt Cake recipe which uses freshly-picked Honeycrisp and Jonagold apples.

Apple Cider Bundt Cake

Apple Cider Bundt Cake Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups mild-flavored oil
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup lightly packed brown sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp hard apple cider
  • 3 eggs at room temperature
  • 2 cups packed grated apples, plus 2 cups apple chunks about 4 medium apples
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus 1 tbsp for tossing with apple chunks
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt

Honey Glaze Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp honey (they use local honey from Shinbone Valley Bee Company) 
  • 2 tbsp hard apple cider
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • pinch kosher salt

Apple Cider Cake Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Generously grease and flour a 12-cup / 2.8L Bundt pan. Set aside. (If you use a small pan, you can use the rest for muffins or use all for muffins)
  • In a large bowl, combine the oil, sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, hard cider, and eggs with a spoon. Stir in the grated apples.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the 2 cups all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Add dry ingredients to the apple mixture and mix only until it all comes together in a smooth batter.
  • Toss apple chunks and 1 tablespoon flour, then fold the apples into the batter.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Gently tap the pan on the counter several times to ensure the batter has fully settled into the nooks of the Bundt.
  • Bake for about 1 hour 15 minutes or until a tester comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a serving plate.

Honey Glaze Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Drizzle with half of the glaze over the still warm cake. Save the remaining glaze to drizzle over the cake when it is fully cooled and ready to serve.

Click here to read the full story about Andiamo Lodge

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Modern Manor

By
Margaret Zainey Roux
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Open-air gazebo with outdoor fireplace, gas lanterns, and fan.
The open-air gazebo with outdoor fireplace, gas lanterns, and fan is designed for year-round use. The zero-edge pool spills out to the terraced lawn planned by landscape architect Dave Eyrich of Environmental Design Studio. Photography by Kerry Kirk

“We countered the openness of the great room and kitchen with cozier, moodier spaces that are soothing and restful— providing our clients a much-needed respite from the business of the day.”

–Leigh Ann Harris, designer / Christopher Architects and Interiors

Walking the grounds of this idyllic Briarwood estate, it is easy to forget that the Birmingham city limit is just a few minutes away—and that was exactly architect Chris Reebals’ intention. The newly built manor situated toward the back of a quiet cul-de-sac can only be reached after meandering through miles of massive oaks, towering pines, and green pastures. For the young family who lives there, the whole experience makes “coming home” feel like going on vacation.

“Before we began the design process, I planted myself onsite to absorb the aura of the 14-acre property,” Chris says. “I spent several days contemplating how to design a respectful architectural response that would speak to nature while also capturing the vision of our client. They were my two greatest influences, both inspiring in their own way.”

Exterior
The crisp, manicured landscape keeps all eyes on the architecture and the surrounding natural splendor. The mix of earthen elements like gravel, wood, and stone lays the groundwork for the structure with towering windows and high-pitched rooflines that soar toward the treetops.
Staircase
Living room
LEFT: The slight curve in the wrought-iron handrail mimics the ogee-edged cased opening above it. RIGHT: The centerpiece of the study is the dual-sided fireplace that separates the cozy space from the lofty great room. Coupled with the Wellon Bridgers abstract landscape and the brass chandelier, the pecky cypress paneled ceiling warms up the gray-blue paneled walls and trim. The Bakari rug from Christopher Collection is topped with a white hide for added texture.
Kitchen
Measuring nearly 8 feet by 7 feet, the island serves up ample surface space for meal prep and creates a casual gathering spot. A wide expanse of steel-clad windows illuminates the kitchen, along with brass library sconces and brass-lined pendants. For cohesion, the finish is reverberated in the cabinet hardware and range hood straps.

Chris, founder and principal of Christopher Architects and Interiors (CAI), collaborated with Cotton Construction to build a foundation strong enough to carry the weight of both classic and contemporary architectural elements and materials. Limestone parapet walls, richly-stained cedar siding, and high-pitched shingle roofs nod to the work of renowned 18th-century English architect Sir Edward Lutyens, while sleek steel and shiny glass illustrate 21st-century style. Although the sprawling facade imbues a sense of grandeur and formality, the interiors convey an atmosphere of approachable elegance as ideally suited for business dinners and cocktail parties as it is for family dinners at the kitchen island and backyard barbecues with friends.

Dining room
Sumptuous seating in high-performance velvet encourages guests to linger a little longer around the reclaimed Russian oak dinner table from Restoration Hardware. The wine closet allows the homeowners’ collection to become part of the artwork.
Bar
Living room
LEFT: Antiqued mirror tiles paired with brass shelves and hardware shimmer in the cavernous bar situated between the kitchen and the dining room. RIGHT: Together, the subtle colors in the Vesela Baker abstract and the delicate strands of the Currey & Company Lucien chandelier fill the voluminous cathedral ceiling without taking away from the handsome white oak beams and painted pine paneling. Piles of natural, textural materials ranging from exotic shagreen to rustic hide keep the monochromatic palette from becoming monotonous.

“Initially, the homeowners had different ideas—he wanted shiplap siding and neutral colors for a casual, beachy feel while she preferred a more sophisticated interior with lots of texture, pattern, and color. The result was a little bit of both.”

–Joanna Goodman

“When designing a home, there is much more to think about than just the finishings and furnishings,” says Joanna Goodman, who served as the lead interior designer for CAI before establishing her eponymous firm. “Before you can get there, you must understand how the rooms will connect with one another, how those who live there will connect with the rooms, and how the indoor rooms will connect to the outdoor ‘rooms.’ This knowledge is vital to creating functional, comfortable, and enjoyable spaces that look and feel right.”

This very sentiment served as the “blueprint” for the interior floorplan which is centered on the great room. Its two-story volume is amplified by stacked, steel-clad windows and French doors that frame Mother Nature’s artwork and flood the space with enough sunlight to warm the otherwise cool palette of grays, taupes, blacks, and whites. The dual-sided limestone fireplace, white oak beams, and painted pine-paneled ceiling and walls anchor the lofty room.

Bedroom
Primary bathroom
LEFT: The design scheme for the teen daughter’s room began with the acrylic canopy bed by Bernhardt. An accent wall featuring Cowtan & Tout’s Villa in Oyster drove the dreamy palette of silver and sage accented with touches of mirror and mercury glass. RIGHT: Cotton Woodworks crafted ‘his’ and ‘her’ pecky cypress vanities that nestle at opposite ends of the primary bathroom, divided by a soaking tub. Their rustic finish and traditional toe-kick base is modernized by streamlined drawers and sleek brass pulls and sconces. Thibaut’s Tobago Weave Wallpaper in Charcoal creates a rich backdrop for contemporary mirrors in acrylic and brass by Mirror Image Home.

According to Joanna, texture played an important role throughout the entire house, both in the interior architecture and in the décor. Its presence is noted in the pecky cypress ceilings in the library and master bedroom, the sleek stone counters and steel range hood in the kitchen, and the upholstery, rugs and wallcoverings.

Interior designer Leigh Ann Harris worked with Joanna to procure textiles that are as easy on the eye as they are to the touch. Nubby wools and linens layered with smooth velvets, leathers, and hides are among the natural fibers that dress the floors and furnishings. Colored grass cloth and embossed wallcoverings round out the tactile mix. “Our goal was to generate all the ‘warm and fuzzy’ feels that make a ‘house’ feel like ‘home,’” Leigh Ann says. “Incorporating a diversity of rich textures in every room allowed us to achieve that goal organically and to convey depth in a subtle, sophisticated way that keeps the focus on the scenery.”

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Antiques at the Gardens — The Art of the Home Panel

By
BHG Staff
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1

Bill Brockschmidt, Courtney Coleman, Stan Dixon, Keith Robinson
Moderator: Hadley Keller, Director of Editorial, Design Leadership Network
Sponsored by Christopher Collection and Christopher Architecture and Interiors

Bill Brockschmidt and Courtney Coleman

Bill Brockschmidt and Courtney Coleman bring to their work a focus on traditional detailing, proportion, materials, and craftsmanship in both architectural elements and in furnishings. They launched their interior design studio, Brockschmidt & Coleman in New York City in 2001, followed by a southern design studio on Magazine Street in New Orleans in 2019. Their work has been featured online and in print in Frederic, Veranda, Architectural Digest, Chairish, Departures, Elle Décor, Garden & Gun, House Beautiful, Southern Home, Traditional Home, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and more. Brockschmidt & Coleman has been included on Elle Décor’s A List annually since 2012.

Stan Dixon

Architect Stan Dixon is the founder of his eponymous Atlanta-based firm, D. Stanley Dixon Architect. After receiving his degree in architecture from the University of Tennessee and attending Britain’s renowned Attingham Trust School for the Study of Historic Homes and Collections, he honed his craft with the esteemed firm of Norman Davenport Askins. He was named one of The New Faces of Southern Style by Garden & Gun magazine and is a three-time winner of the Southeast Architect of the Year by Veranda and the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center. Stan is also an eleven-time winner of the Philip Trammell Shutze Award presented by the Southeast Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art. Most recently, Stan was awarded the Addison Mizner Medal for his work in Palm Beach. Rizzoli will publish Stan’s first book, “HOME: The Residential Architecture of D. Stanley Dixon” this fall. 

Keith G. Robinson

Keith G. Robinson has been a tastemaker and business owner in the Atlanta area for three decades. He is the former creative director/owner of the event-services company Gloriosa, the first turnkey event services company in Atlanta. Keith is known for his restoration of Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia’s 19th-century Hutcheson-Redwine Plantation where he developed exhibition gardens that have been featured in publications including Garden & Gun, Garden Design, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, and Veranda. Most recently, the gardens of Redwine were featured in the book “American Roots.” He was also a contributing editor in Veranda’s column The Cultivated Life. Keith is now on the executive team of a resort under development at Dunaway Gardens, where he is focusing on the restoration of 22 acres of historic gardens and spearheading a five-star culinary program. 

Tickets for the show and special events are on sale now. For tickets, full show schedule, speaker bios, and dealer information, visit bbgardens.org/antiques. Follow show announcements and reveals on Facebook and Instagram @antiquesgardensbham. We look forward to seeing you at Antiques at the Gardens!

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European Style Shines in this Auburn Estate

By
Lydia Somerville
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Living room
The living room’s pecky cypress paneling was painstakingly installed with highly detailed moldings. A grasscloth wall covering on the ceiling finishes the textural cocoon. Framed intaglios, the raised-plaster souvenirs often collected by 18th-century European travelers on their Grand Tours, are mounted on antique letters written in Baroque French script. Photography by Jean Allsopp

When a custom home builder and his wife decided to build a new home in Auburn, Alabama, their shared love of English architecture drove the design, though not strictly bound by any one period or place. “I love that you can’t tell exactly when the house was built. It could be 100 years old or 20,” says architectural designer Lynielle Long. Her husband and fellow designer Richard Long adds, “This house would be just as comfortable in England or France as it is in Auburn.”

In addition to bringing the European look to life, the Longs were tasked with fashioning a house large enough for their clients and their four children that would not feel imposing. But because they asked for a bedroom suite for each of their children on the second floor, it dictated a large footprint.

Second living area
Kitchen
Exterior
LEFT: A second living area adjacent to the kitchen offers a more relaxed vibe with reclaimed beams and a cozy fireplace. MIDDLE: Classic white subway tile, brass fittings, and a marble waterfall island compose a kitchen that will never grow dated. Lighting by Visual Comfort echoes the hood’s brass trim. RIGHT: The Longs divided the large garage into two separate structures, so as to minimize its visual impact on the main house.

Employing architectural sleight-of-hand, the Longs divided the large garage into two separate structures, so as to minimize its visual impact on the main house. “It also gave us the opportunity to build the porte cochere,” Richard says.

Salvaged brick from South Alabama Brick Company lends the exterior a softer aspect than new brick while also adding a timeless patina to the house. Enclosed courtyards become outdoor living spaces with a sense of privacy. In an architectural flourish, an oval oeil-de-boeuf window (also called an ox-eye window) near the front door references the French architectural tradition of tucking a circular or oval window in a dormer for a bit of ooh-la-la. “It was a way to bring whimsey and charm near the front doors,” says Richard.

To keep the roofline from feeling enormous, the Longs worked to make it appear one-room deep. “The overhangs of the hipped roof and cedar shake relax the impact of the house,” Richard says. “It’s a humble approach for a two-story house.”

Exterior
Backyard
Front porch

Inside, the designers used paneling to add polish. Pecky cypress in the living room, shiplap in the bedroom, and painted paneling in the bath have powerful impact. The wife handled the decorating and wielded a confident hand in using bold color. In the living room, a pair of Charles Stewart sofas covered in a teal Pindler fabric command attention.

The kitchen checks all the boxes for a modern, high-end design. Sunny and bright with loads of counter space and jewelry-quality hardware, the space gets the job done in the daytime and glows at night. An adjacent eating area with a built-in banquette and wall of windows epitomizes functional luxury. Performance fabrics and an antique dining table team up for an elevated family dining experience.

Breakfast nook
The breakfast nook offers amble seating with elegant appointments.
Primary bedroom
Primary bathroom
LEFT: The warm wood tones of antique bedside chests glow against the primary suite’s pale palette. A tufted headboard and the serenely soft scheme of ivory and white fabrics, sourced through King Cotton, create a pleasing contrast to the patina of antiques. A pair of trumeau mirrors hangs over the bedside chests. The carved and gilded design at the top of the frame was typical of the Louis XVI period. RIGHT: Heavy mouldings and the curve of a solid marble backsplash behind the tub (painted Maison Blanche by Sherwin-Williams) add depth and interest to the luxurious bathroom. A 19th-century throne chair displays intricate carvings.

In the primary bedroom, a tufted headboard and trumeau mirrors bring European flair to a serenely soft scheme of ivory and white fabrics, sourced through King Cotton and punctuated by the patina of antiques. “I grew up antiquing with my parents,” says the wife. “Some of my favorite places to shop are Henhouse Antiques, Hannah Antiques, Lolo Antiques, and Tricia’s Treasures. I look for quality pieces but try not to get hung up on provenance. It’s fun to mix high and low.” Scott Antique Markets in Atlanta and Round Top market in Carmine, Texas, are also favorite hunting grounds.

“With my husband being a custom home builder, we moved often early in our marriage,” says the wife. “This house was a place to settle and grow roots in, as well as a place to raise our four children. I’m not going to say it’s our forever home but hopefully it’s one that we will make many more memories in over the years.”

Resources:

Builder: Dilworth Development
Architect: Long & Long Design
Landscape design: Troy Rhone

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