A Future Built on the Past
A Future Built on the Past A family business with longtime local roots continues to grow and expand By Hollie Deese Photography by Sam Calderon When Ted Bertuca Jr. talks about success, business is definitely part of the equation. But he looks more to other things that he hopes to leave behind as bigger examples of a successful legacy.
Better Together
Better Together A woman’s love for design turns into so much more with family by her side By Hollie Deese Photography by Allison Elefante Jill Johnson grew up one of seven children in Meadville, a small town in Pennsylvania north of Pittsburgh. She met her Alabama-born husband, Sam, when they were both working in Chicago, and the two were
Extending Hospitality
Extending Hospitality A farmhouse guest suite gets a refresh in Williamson County By Hollie Deese Photography by Paige Rumore The top penthouse in downtown Nashville’s 505 high rise couldn’t be more different in space and style than the guest suite of a Williamson County Colonial-revival farmhouse, but the two have more in common than first meets the eye. The
Beech Beauty
Beech Beauty A historic home gets the maximalist treatment By Hollie Deese Photography by Allison Elefante It’s 2022, and a 121-year-old home in the heart of the city is getting a second act as an Instagram influencer. Since 1806 Beech Avenue was first listed earlier this year, the 6-bedroom, 6-bathroom home (including guest house) has racked up hundreds of
Create a Healthier Home Through Smart Updates
(Family Features) Many homeowners looking to improve their living spaces seek out upgrades that can add visual appeal, improve functionality or increase resale value. However, some updates can also benefit the mental and physical health of those who occupy the space. While making your home healthier can involve simple steps like decluttering, swapping out cleaning products for natural versions
Layers of Light
Thoughtful Illumination: The Mix Interiors and Circa Lighting collaborate on creating flexibility with light By Hollie Deese Photography by Allison Elefante, Ruby and Peach Scarlett James from The Mix Interiors knows you need more than furniture and fine finishes to make a house a home. Great lighting can help deliver a feeling of warmth and visual comfort. “We definitely
Relaxed Elegance
High design meets lakefront living in Hendersonville By Hollie Deese Photography by Caroline Sharpnack For a family of five building their dream home in Hendersonville, the most important aspect to them was that the design reflected what was important to them — spending time together as a family, with plenty of room for everyone to be themselves. Aimee Lee
Outside The Lines
Tile company takes creative risks with unusual designs that put flooring firstBy Marq BurnettPhotography by Michelle MorrowAs they analyzed the tile industry, Kristin Ortiz and Lindsay Sheets noticed that there wasn’t a ton of creativity.“We would love to do a floor tile and really push the narrative on what people are putting in their floors,” Ortiz said. “We’ve all kind
A Designer Indulgence
After the reemergence, going out to eat inside anywhere was a treat we all looked forward to, and one place seemed to call to us more than it ever did pre-Covid. Now it draws us inside often — a most beautiful, elegant and somewhat indulgent way to pass an afternoon after months and months of looking at our own walls.
Express Yourself
Historic Sylvan Park bungalow gets balance with bold colors and patternsBy Hollie DeesePhotography by Reagen TaylorWhen they needed someone to renovate their 1930s-era Sylvan Park cottage, a couple didn’t even have to look outside their neighborhoo.Erika Thompson, who then was a designer with the interior design firm JL Design, helped the homeowners work through their redesign room by room until
