25 Dec Happy Holidays!
As the year winds down to round the corner to 2021, we pause to thank you-our family, friends, clients vendors and community-we are so grateful. Happy Holidays! -The Balance Design Team ...
December 2020
18 Dec Designers Give Back: 6 Organizations We Believe In
At this time of year, we are winding down our design projects and wrapping things up for a holiday break. We were very blessed this year that amidst all of the uncertainty, we were able to work at what we love to do. Although we...
04 Dec Elements of a Japanese Garden
Last weekend, on the advice of Jennifer Carter (senior designer at Balance Design) we went to visit Gibbs Gardens to check out their Japanese Gardens. I have always loved Japanese gardens for their grace, their simplicity and they seem to evoke in me the deeply...
20 Nov An Outdoor Thanksgiving
At the Andrews household, we are planning for our Thanksgiving feast to be outdoors this year, so that we can have our family come together. We thought that many others may be considering this option as well, and wanted share our plans. First of all, we...
13 Nov Wanderlust: Charleston
Recently, both Stephanie and Melody made long weekends in Charleston. We wanted to share some of our pictures and design inspiration with you. The architecture and color schemes in Charleston, South Carolina are unique, historical and truly spectacular! image courtesy of Ourfifthhouse.com We now understand why Sherwin Williams...
06 Nov 5 beautiful ways to ease into the holiday season
We have an unprecedented holiday this year. For me, this year has been full of anxiety, questions and unease. Yet, I also feel gratitude, appreciation for quality time with friends and family, and a renewed passion for the home. It is in this spirit, that...
30 Oct 5 Gorgeous Home Websites That You Probably Have Never Heard Of!
We thought it would be fun to share some websites that have inspired our designs of late. These companies are all small batch, well designed and well made goods that are sure to add some well placed statements and interesting stories to your home. Ochre is...
23 Oct The Benefits of Local and Original Art
Why is it important to buy an original piece of art instead of a print? “Original art” is a broad term covering anything that is the first of its kind- thus not a print or copy. Don’t get me wrong-purchasing a print may be the...
16 Oct 50 Years of PRIDE in Atl
2020-Here we are in October! And in Atlanta, that means it is PRIDE month. We thought we would share some beautiful pictures from around the city in support. Although most of the happenings are virtual: https://www.atlantapride.org/events/, it is still fun to drive around the city and...