Hello Friend, Can you believe that we are already midway through July? I certainly cannot! I’m currently in Erie, PA, for our annual summer vacation and family reunion. This year was especially significant because it also marked our 40th high school reunion! I’m sure many of you can relate to this experience, even if your […]

Hi Friends, Happy 4th of July!! I must admit, it’s difficult for me to say that right now. As the daughter and granddaughter of a veteran, it’s hard to acknowledge that the fireworks, national anthem, and flags, which always brought me a sense of pride and peace, no longer feel the same. The current state […]

A Study in Style 50 Ways to Claim Your Personal Style by:  Stephanie Andrews Happy Friday! This Saturday, June 28th, from 12 to 5 p.m., we’re hosting our first Vintage Pop-Up Sale at our studio. I’m co-hosting with my friend Rebecca from House 10 Design, who has curated a collection of fascinating treasures from Atlanta […]

Art is Personal. by: Stephanie Andrews Hello friends!  I hope that you are having a good week! As you may know, we have been working on our studio in preparation for our upcoming Vintage Pop-Up Sale on June 28th from 12-5 pm. Last Monday, we hung another art wall.  It was not nearly as many […]

Beauty, Order and a Whole Lotta Love by: Stephanie Andrews Hello friends, I’m thrilled to share some exciting updates about our Balance Design work studio! Over the past few weeks, we’ve been busy transforming our studio space, which was made possible thanks to the incredible help of some special friends and colleagues. Showing the messy […]

My Secret Garden by: Stephanie Andrews Hello Friends, It has been a while since I last wrote. The past few weeks have been challenging for me. I sadly experienced the unexpected passing of a young friend. While I didn’t want to begin my note with somber news, it prompted some thoughts about the difficult times […]

By Melody Richardson In 2021, I traveled to Arizona for the first time—and loved every minute of it. Despite a near-disastrous attempt to return last summer (ask me later why I’ll never fly a particular airline again), I finally made it back this April. The trip was everything I hoped for: hiking, hidden gems, and […]

What is Balance Anyway? by Stephanie Andrews A picture from 2017 when we opened our brick-and-mortar space in Candler Park. In 2002, I hung my shingle and called it Balance Design.  I named my company Balance Design because I was searching for ” balance”.  I just had a baby, and was working 50-60 hours a […]

Hi friends, It’s interesting how different the seasons can be in various places. Here in Atlanta, spring feels quite brief before we move into a much longer summer. It reminds me of when I lived up north and we experienced long winters followed by short yet glorious springs and summers. This beautiful climbing rose in […]