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...
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...
Then and Now-28 Years Ago in France. Photography by Ed Andrews Bonjour! We have been in France for over a week! We have seen Paris, the Chateau region with some dear friends, and now we are sharing an Airbnb in Provence with my mom and her...
A Tail of a Mischevious Mutt. Hello friends from Paris, My view of the Eiffel Tower at dusk. This may be my favorite city in the world. It has been a tough week, but I am now in my happy place-Paris. This weekend, we said goodbye to our...
Packing for Paris by: Stephanie Andrews Bonjour Mes Amies, I hope that you have had a good week! Today, I'd like to continue to explore the intersection of design and travel with thoughts on travel wardrobes. Over the years, I have shared my desire to build my capsule...
Hello there! Today, I was thinking about the word “tend” vs. the word “maintain”. Although the difference may seem subtle, these words ignite a distinct feeling in me. I looked up these words' definitions to see if they are different. Tend: (verb) to pay attention to, to...
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...
Hello friends! Yesterday, I met with a long-time client and friend. As we caught up, we drifted to the current state of affairs in Washington DC. Amidst our fear and disbelief, she said something profound: we all have a "sphere of influence" that we alone can...
By: Stephanie Andrews Hello there! It has been a cold, feisty week here in Atlanta. We celebrated MLK on Monday and ignored some other events in the country. There were a couple of snow days this week, which brought our city to a standstill, yet the...