July/August 2020

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Southern Home
EDITOR Lynn Lee Terry PROJECT EDITOR Lauren Gentry Walker SENIOR COPY EDITOR Rhonda Lee Lother CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Tiffany Adams, Jennifer Boles, Karen Carroll, Emily Jackson, Robert C. Martin, Elenor Lynn Nesmith, Margaret Zainey Roux, Lydia Somerv
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Outdoor Rugs
1 SOCHI WOVEN INDOOR/OUTDOOR RUG BY MCGEE & COMPANY; A new take on the tried and true tribal motif, adding a layered feel to both modern and traditional homes alike. $158–$1,138; mcgeeandco.com 2 WILLOWMERE HAND-KNOTTED OUTDOOR RUG; 100% polyester fi
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The Great Outdoors
The first book by renowned landscape architect, Keith Williams, The Graphic Garden, published by Pointed Leaf Press, highlights his more impressive projects to date and includes the revitalization of several historically landmarked homes and properti
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From the Editor
The idea of summertime brings many familiar images to mind. Days spent on the beach, at the lake, or grilling in the backyard. Visiting family and friends across the country or just across the street. Taking the time to work in the garden or try out
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Paloma Contreras
Southern Home (SH): Your path to becoming a designer has been unusual. Will you share your story? Paloma Contreras (PC): Foreign languages were my first love, and I majored in Spanish and Italian studies in college. I became a high school Spanish tea
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Historic Blooms
In 1955, Marjorie Merriweather Post purchased the Hillwood estate at the age of 68. The lush paradise sits on 25 acres in Washington, D.C., and includes 13 acres of formal gardens that extend from the house’s terraces and porches in progression of ou
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Local Color
No fuss! I need easy!” That was JoAnn Glick’s mantra as she and her husband, Bob, embarked on the construction and interior design of their beach getaway on Florida’s sunny Sanibel Island. The Cleveland couple was looking for more than just a change
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Garden Glories
Shapely urns, statues of gods and goddesses, leonine wall ornaments spouting water into fountains, and French box-style planters—these are just some of the classic outdoor embellishments with which we decorate our gardens today. But what many may not
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Well-Connected
Paloma Contreras takes her work seriously. But not too seriously. The teacher-turned-blogger-turned-interior designer’s playful but practical approach to decorating, coupled with her luxe yet livable aesthetic, has made her the go-to girl for design-
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Rural Respite
A drive through the meandering landscape of Middleburg reveals a quintessential backdrop for country life pursuits. Centuries-old homes are nestled amongst rolling pastures dotted by Thoroughbreds, hinting at the town’s recognition as the horse and h
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Point of View
A home along the water’s edge is compelled to respond to its setting more than most. While the Gulf of Mexico is the Florida Panhandle’s defining body of water, many permanent residents find the rare coastal dune lakes equally captivating. When a cou
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Mountain Retreat
A decade ago, Jil and Hiter Harris enlisted designer Janie Molster to renovate a mountain house in Warm Springs, Virginia. They swiftly fell in love with the community and began spending more time there, directing their philanthropic efforts to suppo
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Lowcountry Luxury
When Tina Yaraghi and her sister decided to take what they deemed their annual “Southern Girls Road Trip,” they stumbled into a showcase of several homes within Palmetto Bluff. “I fell madly in love with the whole place,” says Yaraghi, the mastermind
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Poolside Pavillions
Summer is in full swing, and if you own a pool, then expect a parade of wet bathing suits and damp towels being tracked in and out—unless your property also sports a well-planned pool house. Providing needed relief for the main residence (particularl
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Luxury On The Lake
Sophisticated, comfortable, and welcoming. Those words best describe the vision homeowners Nancy and Mark Peeples had when building their dream vacation home on Lake Martin in Alabama. “They’re a very fun and laid-back couple,” says designer Marie No
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Farmhouse Charm
Just a half hour’s drive from Knoxville in Grainger County, Tennessee, lies a spread of acreage that’s dotted with wildflowers in the spring, is ripe for fishing in the summer, and is alive with the well-trotted tracks and familiar calls of wildlife
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Resources
Please note that items not listed are privately owned. Design by Sallie Lord, GreyHunt Interiors and Brad Norris, Norris Architecture; Photography by Stacy Zarin Goldberg Page 5: Stonington Wallpaper in Turquoise from Ceylon Collection by Thibaut Pag
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The Swag
Rustic, charming, and cozy, The Swag in Waynesville, North Carolina, sits tucked away on a private mountaintop with views of the Smoky Mountains. Just 40 minutes west of Asheville, the secluded resort is perfect for everything from romantic adventure
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Directory of Companies
1st Dibs: 1stdibs.com 8 Five O A Tile Studio: 850atilestudio.com Alex Smith: alexsmithstudios.com Alexis Walter: alexiswalter.com Anthropologie: anthropologie.com Artesia: artesiacollections.com Artistic Tile: artistictile.com Baker: bakerfurniture.c
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Aqua
1. Sabadilla 6 Trim in Shoreline, by Stout 2. Madhu in Celeste, Caspian Weaves, by Sanderson 3. Adulara Wallpaper in Turquoise, by Fabricut 4. Les Touches in Aqua, by Brunschwig & Fils 5. Trellis Print in Pool, Trina Turk Collection, by Schumacher 6.

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