Hello there! I invite you to take a moment to consider your personal style. Please close your eyes and think of two or three words that describe it. As you reflect, were you thinking about your home style or your wardrobe style? In my experience, when we...
Party on the Dark Side By: Stephanie Andrews “I dwell in a lonely house I know That vanished many a Summer ago, And left no trace but the cellar walls, And a cellar in which the daylight falls And the purple-stemmed wild raspberries grow. I dwell with a strangely aching heart In that...
What’s Happening this Weekend? And a List of 10 October To-Do's. By: Stephanie Andrews Allie putting the final touches on this year's PRIDE window. It’s October! In Atlanta, Halloween decorations abound, and the weather is gorgeous! We also celebrate Atlanta Pride in October with a huge festival and parade...
Hidden Treasures Which Souvenir Should I Get? Hello, Have you ever returned from a vacation and wished you had brought home something more special? Perhaps much of what you saw was items from a souvenir shop or at the airport, because that was what you were expected to...
Nothing like a Deadline! by: Stephanie Andrews Nothing like a deadline to kick my butt into gear! Nine designers were coming over to my house for dinner. We are a group called the Design Guild. 10 women entrepreneurs who get together once a month to share...
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...
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...
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...
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...