By: Danielle Clockel A female pioneer of the somewhat male-dominated abstract expressionist movement of the '50s and '60s, Helen Frankenthaler's color field paintings often look like fluid watercolors. In actuality, they are oil or acrylic paint diluted with turpentine. This "soak stain" technique creates ethereal yet...
By: Danielle Clockel "Nighthawks" by Edward Hopper is one of the most recognizable American paintings, arguably due to its strong color blocking and mysterious subjects (the people inside the restaurant). We love Hopper's focus on architecture and interior details, such as the jade green tile snaking...
By: Danielle Clockel Frida Kahlo's art is instantly recognizable through her powerful portraits and earthy-yet-vibrant color palettes. Symbolically, her work is rich with women's empowerment, rebellion against societal norms, and heartfelt self expression. How can we not be inspired? Top to bottom: Benjamin Moore Vintage Charm 1455 Farrow &...
By: Danielle Clockel The time has come! We're unveiling our 2018 fall/winter collection this Thursday from 7-9pm. As the name implies, we were inspired by the history of alchemy, a seemingly magical process of transformation. Our focus is on refurbishing and reimagining vintage and existing pieces, as...
By: Danielle Clockel Of all the old masters and Baroque artists, no one does dramatic lighting quite like Caravaggio. His painting "The Calling of Saint Matthew" from 1599 is a prime example of his mastery of light, gradient, and color. Inspired to bring some of this...
By: Stephanie Andrews As you know, we were selected to design the dining room for the Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles annual Cashiers showhouse. At first we thought, "There's no way we can pull this off in such a short timeframe!" This was completely new territory for us, and to...
By: Shelby Adamson We are incredibly honored to be chosen to design the dining room at this year's Cashiers designer show house by Atlanta Homes & Lifestyle Magazine! The Cashiers Historical Society hosts this event each year as its largest annual fundraiser. This year's home is a Mediterranean...
By: Danielle Clockel Crysta Luke, one of the featured artists we're unveiling at our open house this Thursday, is an incredibly talented abstract painter right here in Atlanta. She says of her work, "I say with paint what I cannot with words." With materials ranging from paints and...
By: The Balance Design Team Join us as we unveil our new featured artists Crysta Luke and Emily Grant, and introduce our spring/summer collection. We are thrilled to show the dynamic abstract art of Crysta Luke, some oversized and some petite -- all fabulous! We are also excited to introduce newcomer Emily...