Hello friend, Have you ever noticed that the most special items in your home have a story behind them?  Whether it was your grandfather’s desk, your grandmother’s china, the first item that you purchased for your first home, or a piece of art that stirred you after you met the artist, these items are priceless!  The […]

A recent breakfast nook with photography by @MaliAzima.

    Stealing Beauty by: Stephanie Andrews A beautiful Japanese garden in Kyoto. “Looking at beauty in the world is the first step in purifying the mind.” – Amit Ray What is beauty anyway?  Is it even important?  Is it a shallow concept?  If it is different for everyone, does real beauty even exist?   […]

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 […]

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 […]

Hello friends, I’m back in Atlanta after two fantastic weeks in France. The jet lag has me up at 4 a.m., but c’est la vie! A medieval sundial at an abbey in the Latin Quarter in Paris.  As I am up at 4 am with jet lag, I am reminded of our relationship with time […]

by Stephanie Andrews Spoiler Alert: Hell yes, it matters!  Art creates a vibe that can change how you and other people perceive your home.  It can stimulate, relax, talk to your wanderlust, or remind you of someone special.  Art also tells other people little truths about you, if they are paying attention.  Art is personal, […]

by: Stephanie Andrews Hello friends!  I hope you are well and making it through this cold February with a smile, at least mostly. I often struggle with February, wanting warmer temps, a tropical vacation, and feeling a comedown from the holidays. I give February a hard time, and I have for years!  In my 20’s, […]

By: Stephanie Andrews Happy Valentine’s Day, my friends.  I hope my email finds you well.  In Atlanta, my family, our Balance Design team, some friends, and I have been through it!  (A Norovirus that acted like the worst food poisoning I have ever had.) Couple that recovery with a difficult work week, and let’s say […]