NASHVILLE. Margi Hargrove’s Green Hills’ boutique offers much more than chairs. However, she knows that for a home to feel comfortable, each room needs to be inviting—and, nothing is more inviting than a well-placed, stylish chair. The eclectic offerings at Chair and Chair Alike offer a common denominator; they reflect her signature style—casual elegance. “My customers are searching for fresh, but
A garden mural in Pompeii was the inspiration for this architecturally challenging barrel vault and groin ceiling in the private residence of Winnie and Edwin Sy. Ali Kay chose a distinct warm gold color palette for this ceiling that was recognized as Best Wall Treatment by the Texas Gulf Coast ASID. CHATTANOOGA. We’ve noticed a delightful trend that has
Builder/blacksmith Conrad Tengler in his studio at Artifact. Portrait by Billy Weeks CHATTANOOGA. Builder/blacksmith Conrad Tengler can look at a 20-foot length of raw blunt steel and envision an intricate art bicycle frame, or an elaborate chandelier. Someone can sketch a trellis or gate on paper, and slide it across a table and Conrad’s energies begin going beyond utility
Conrad Tengler pendant chandelier commissioned by Revival CHATTANOOGA. The demand for custom home fixtures has interior designers and architects partnering with artisans to enhance a home's style. Revival, one of Tennessee's premiere design studios and furnishings shop, has been working with builder blacksmith Conrad Tengler and his design studio, Black Sheep Forge, for more than ten years. One of
NASHVILLE. Enjoy this conversation with Nashville-based interior designer and author Marcelle Guilbeau in her recent interview on Million Dollar Decorating (Episode 417) with award-winning designer and author James Swann. From the podcast: "I grew up in Louisiana and beautiful interior design is everywhere in that world—and beautiful living. I remember begging to go and visit New Orleans and studying the incredible hotels and restaurants that took
'Art Guitar' Inkjet on aluminum. ©Daryl Thetford NASHVILLE. One of The Arts Company's top selling artists will present new work at the gallery in May. 'Contemporary Narratives: A Painterly Series by Daryl Thetford' will open during the First Saturday Art Crawl on May 6 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The exhibit runs through May 26. Daryl Thetford, a Chattanooga-based
DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER ISSUES, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED to JUNE 1 NASHVILLE. This Earth Day, April 22, 2017, celebrate the blooming of spring at The Land Trust for Tennessee’s Glen Leven Farm, a historic 65-acre oasis located four miles from downtown Nashville. Spend the afternoon connecting with nature at this one-of-a kind working landscape, which is not regularly open
FRANKLIN. The Heritage Foundation’s Main Street Festival returns to downtown Franklin April 29-30, 2017. The free spring celebration is expected to draw a crowd of thousands for a fun-filled weekend of music, arts and crafts, food, and children’s activities. MAIN STREET FESTIVAL Saturday, April 29, 2017 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, April 30, 2017 11 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
FRANKLIN. Todd Perkins spent his early career helping homeowners reimagine and remodel their homes. About a decade ago he decided to focus on his interior life as an artist, applying many of those same skills and attention to detail. Todd creates high-end guitars with finishes made from upcycled materials of all sorts. In his Denver-based studio, Todd reaches for everyday objects he may alter
