With a successful practice in Atlanta, projects across the South and beyond, and a new book of his work in tow, this architect shares his perspective on creating houses that are in tune with the land and with the way people live day to day
Homes
California designer Mark D. Sikes extols the virtues of creating a natural connection between house and garden with color, motifs, and plant materials
A desire to be closer to nature lured Brooke and Steve Giannetti to Ojai, California, where they’ve built a house and gardens that appear to have been there for ages
Frances Schultz shares her personal journey of self-discovery through the restoration of her East Hampton cottage. In this excerpt Schultz reflects on a favorite room that perennially retains its gardeny flair with ever-changing furniture and fabric
Seattle shop owner Ted Kennedy Watson entertains and unwinds at his Vashon Island cabin with sunset-facing views and rustic charm
For India Hicks, the pink sands, laid-back attitude, and tropical flora and fauna of the Bahamas’ Harbour Island inform both her design sensibility and her outlook on life
Steven Stolman’s book, 40 Years of Fabulous, highlights the worthy cause, memorable rooms, and interior designers that have made this event the best of its kind. Here he reflects on the show’s early years and lasting legacy, and we pick a few of our favorite flower-filled rooms
Rachel Ashwell, the creator of the iconic Shabby Chic brand, allows her romantic vision to take root in Texas at her boutique bed-and-breakfast