Inspired by ... Jimmy Stanton

Jimmy Stanton is a talented interior designer and the owner of Stanton Home Furnishings with two locations in Atlanta. Stanton is everywhere you look these days... designing for show homes in Atlanta, assisting design clients, and running his successful furniture and design accessory business. All you have to do is open a recent copy of Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles or Country Living and most likely you will find Stanton. Even Jimmy's dog Terry is famous!
 

Stanton Home Furnishing is a must stop venue and a visual treat for home furnishing enthusiasts. Stanton's vision is "incorporating transitional items with unique and found objects."



Atlanta Homes Mag

Stanton Home Furnishings

 

 

Even though he's amazingly busy, Stanton still shared his inspirations with us. Thank you Jimmy!

1.) What is your most prized possession, what you can’t live without?
Terry Stanton, my chihuahua.

Stanton Home Furnishings

courtesy Country Living
 

Here is Terry with Jimmy's parents dog, Joey. Might I add there are not many dogs you can google and find images of. Terry has graced the pages of Country Living. He's used to the flash!


2. What is your last purchase?
A pair of antique dark grey Stafford shire lions

3. What is the easiest way to update a space?
Painting your entire space (walls, ceiling, doors & trim) all one single color. This makes the space seem larger and very calming.

Atanta Homes Mag
 

4. What would you say is the color of the moment?
Still greys and neutrals.

5. If you could shadow any designer for a day who would it be?
Axel Vervoordt

Architectural Digest
 

6. Favorite restaurant…
In Atlanta....Abattoir

image from Remodelista

7. What store/ catalog could you spend hours browsing in?
ABC Carpet & Home in NY


8. What is your favorite way to spend a lazy Sunday?
Going to eat a late lunch at Gaby's by the Lake at the Ritz Carlton Lake Oconee.

www.ritzcarlton.com
 

9. Marilyn, Audrey, or Jackie?
Jackie

10. What’s the most inspiring thing you’ve seen lately?
Isabella Stewart Gardner's Museum in Boston.
The artwork/collections, courtyard garden, and the museum's interior were amazing.

http://www.gardnermuseum.org/landscape/the_courtyard
 

I'll leave you with a few images of Jimmy's amazing designs....



www.stantonhomefurnishings.com
 

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Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles Magazine - Erica George Dines




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To see more of what inspires Jimmy you can follow Stanton Home Furnishings on Pinterest, on Facebook, and of course you can shop at Stanton Home Furnishings.

 

 

Inspired by .... Katie Belveal

I am fortunate to have known Katie Belveal for years, as we started out together as showroom managers for America's Mart. Katie stayed and continued to work her way up in the Portman organization and I left to pursue my interior design degree. I was thrilled when I found out that Kaite was going to be the new General Manager of Atlanta Decorative Arts Center. One because it meant that I would get to see her more often, but most of all, because she is an energetic, passionate person who I know will be ADAC's biggest asset.  

ADAC houses over 60 showrooms and 1,200 product lines within it's 550,000 square foot space.

www.adacatlanta.com
 

 

 

Katie's ability to keep things running smoothly while managing the best Atlanta has to offer in design is inspiring.

Recently ADAC has opened to the public and while purchasing is still to the trade only, the general public can now visit ADAC and view all of the incredible products available to the interior design community.

Katie is an inspiration to me and I feel privileged that she shared her inspiration with us...

1. What is your most prized possession, what you can't live without? It's not a prized possession, but I cannot live without my BlackBerry. Just kidding, that's just sad. My most prized possession is my golden retriever, Dixie.

2. What is your last purchase? A Kitchen Aid stand-alone mixer. It's the holidays and the perfect time to own one!

3. What is the easiest way to update a space? Paint or fabric. I love color and pattern, so that's an easy one for me.

4. What would you say is the color of the moment? I like lavender right now.

5. If you could shadow a designer for any day who would it be? Billy Baldwin

www.architecturaldigest.com
 

6. Favorite restaurant ... STK in the Meatpacking District of NYC

New York Magazine
 

7. What store/ catalog could you spend hours browsing in? BCBG for clothes. ADAC, of course, for the home!

www.adacatlanta.com
 

8. What is your favorite way to spend a lazy Sunday? Drinking coffee on my sofa with a book. I try to spend a little time every Sunday being lazy with a book.

9. Marilyn, Audrey, or Jackie? Jackie for her sophistication and class, as well as dress.

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10. What’s the most inspiring thing you’ve seen lately? IFDA (International Furnishings and Design Association) recently held their Angel Tree event at the Duralee showroom in ADAC which matches children in need with sponsors for the holidays. IFDA ran out of Angels at the start of the event and started a waiting list for people who didn't get an Angel. It was such a nice kickoff to the holiday season knowing how many people were eager to help make children happy this holiday.

To Give & To Get!

'Tis the season for shopping! For gift giving and if you've been good like me maybe some gift getting too!

I pretty much am constantly shopping so I wanted to share some of my top picks for the holiday season ...

To give & to receive...

1) From Anthropologie, which has several items on my list this year. These are the stone forest coasters at $12 each. You can choose one or a set and each is unique. I keep my beverage on one while I'm working!

www.anthropologie.com

 

2) Stanton Home Furnishings here in Atlanta owned by Jimmy Stanton has two locations and tons of great gift ideas. One of my favorite to give is a great cook book with roots in Athens ... A New Turn in the South.

www.stantonhomefurnishings.com

3) Pottery Barn's Alphabet Mugs for just about anyone on your list.

www.potterybarn.com

 

4) Anthropologie Genji Deco Clutch. The perfect size and very chic!

www.anthropologie.com
 

5) C. Wonder's Navy Ikat Dinnerware. Stunning and afforable.



www.cwonder.com

 

6) Again with Anthropologie. Aren't these white chair ornaments adorable? This was a little gift I already gave myself! 

www.anthropologie.com
 

7) To spoil someone Kelly Wearstler's Fido Fur Collar!

 

www.kellywearstler.com
 

8) Perfect for a holiday party Gold Leaf Cocktail Dress.

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9) Some blue suede shoes from Prada! Prada Suede Bow Slipper.

www.neimanmarcus.com
 

10) These trays and bowls are perfect for keeping jewelry on a nightstand or dresser and they are made out of fabric by Michael Devine Home. This one is the  Venice Chocolate Bowl

www.michaeldevinehome.com
 

11) If you still need to deck the halls West Elm has adorable felt stockings.

www.westelm.com
 

12) And if you've been VERY VERY good, Santa might just want to bring you something sparkly. Oh and look Santa... it's on sale!!!  Blue Topaz Cocktail Ring

www.rosssimmons.com
 

Inspired by ... Ginger Brewton

One of my aspirations when starting this blog was to highlight those who inspire me with their creativity and talent. Pinch me ... but design muse Ginger Brewton is sharing a little bit about herself with us today!

 

Ginger founded Ginger Brewton Interiors in 2005 out of Charleston, SC.  Ginger's fresh take on design blends traditional style, sophisticated pieces, and youthful casual elements to create a unique inviting and warm space. Published in multiple decor magazines and websites Ginger was named one of House Beautiful's "Next Wave" of designers. She also writes a delightful blog The Well Designed Life. Her portfolio speaks for itself here is just a peek...

www.gingerbrewtoninteriors.com

 

www.gingerbrewtoninteriors.com

 

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Most recently Ginger was named the designer for the Coastal Living Dream home 2013!!! I can't wait to see her finished product. Her aesthetic and unique creativity inspire daily.

Even with her busy schedule she was more than willing to respond to an interview ... what a generous spirit on top of all that talent!

Here is a little sneak peek into what inspires Ginger...

1. What is your most prized possession, what you can’t live without? A ring my mom gave me

2. What is your last purchase? A great work tote from Infusion Handcrafted Bags on Etsy. This one is the tote in hemp and dark olive.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/infusion?ref=seller_info_count

3. What is the easiest way to update a space? Paint! It's the easiest change that delivers the biggest impact.

4. What would you say is the color of the moment? I am in love with just about any color, and I tend to ignore what the hot pick is at the moment. I go with what my gut tells me, and what my clients are drawn to. Interior design and fashion design go hand in hand, so you can always predict color trends based off what the runways are showing.

5. If you could shadow any designer for a day who would it be? Kelly Wearstler

6. Favorite restaurant… Gradisca's in NYC

7. What store/ catalog could you spend hours browsing in? The Container Store

8. What is your favorite way to spend a lazy Sunday? Good food, good company and a good movie.

9. Marilyn, Audrey, or Jackie? Audrey

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10. What’s the most inspiring thing you’ve seen lately? I find a lot of inspiration from movies and I have to say Argo is pretty amazing. Not only is the story itself inspiring, but I saw some super fabulous patterns throughout the film.

Treasure Hunting

I must say Scott's Antique market is my favorite and I will take pictures next time I'm visiting but Lakewood is a close 2nd in the treasure hunting department. In Atlanta, the Lakewood Antique Mart, now Lakewood 400 is a sprawling maze of antiques, collectibles, and new unique decorative items.

 

Open every 3rd weekend of the month Lakewood relocated from it's previous location of downtown Atlanta's Lakewood amphitheatre to North Fulton county. The venue is much much smaller than the vast never ending six large buildings and courtyards that encompassed Lakewood. Now quainter and easier to navigate (it is possible to see the whole thing!), the antique mart is in Cumming GA off of GA 400.

 

Here are just a few of the highlights from my trip this past weekend.

 

Industrial Pendants... Great for a kids room, rustic entry, farmhouse vibe, modern fixture in a basement. Endless possibilities. Industrial pendants are the rage right now but these are unique and a bit special when you find them treasure hunting. Love the orange one!

Antique wooden dough bowl. The dealer had 2 of these and they were gorgeous. Perfect accessory for a kitchen or dining table or use as a catch all on an entry table or coffee table. I see crayons or hotwheels in them too!

Gorgeous fabric remnants! So pretty to look at these mostly to the trade pieces. The majority were around $30 for 2 yards. Great for a pillow or two.

Giant iron lantern to add character to an entry.

Antique tobacco baskets! These are gaining popularity and add texture and history to a space. These are special because they are the real deal and show aging and patina that you can't purchase at Pottery Barn. They were $75 a piece but the dealer took $60!

It's only $3 to visit Lakewood and the ticket is good for the whole weekend. Looking forward to December finds!

New York, New York

One of my favorite places to visit and to be inspired is New York City. I was lucky enough to visit my favorite city last month before the awful devastation of Sandy hit. My heart goes out to those affected by this storm. The destruction and damage to the areas hardest hit is unfathomable.

I wrote this post on the plane ride back to Atlanta and was hesitant to post about food and fashion in the immediate aftermath of the storm, but New York is resilient and I do want to share the amazing places you can only see in this city....

I love, love, love, (you get the picture) that city! I was fortunate to live there the year after I graduated from Vanderbilt and I still feel like a kid at Christmas when I visit. As the plane descends into La Guardia, I can feel the hairs on my arms stand up. It's just the spirit of this city - the assault on all your senses that makes me feel so energized.

One of the highlights of inspiration from my trip of course included food! We ate at so many fabulous restaurants while we were there, but there was one in particular that I thought was a new and intriguing idea. Many restaurants change their menus to reflect the seasons, but I had never heard of one that also changes out their decor and their name.  Park Avenue Autumn does just that!



(www.parkavenyc.com/autumn)

Here is a picture of our dessert from that evening. I love the composition of textures and the accents of the rich hues of fall - chocolates, caramel, slate, and cream - oh and it was delicious too!

 

Fashion Inspiration...

When you love clothes, shoes and bags like I do, shopping in NYC is almost a spiritual experience. Every label is represented and the stores are designed with such detail and beauty. We did a little shopping in Bergdorf Goodman and I have to say that it is one of the most beautiful stores I have had the good fortune of visiting. Thanks to my sister, who is the best planner, we had reservations to lunch in their restaurant, which was designed by Kelly Wearstler (I'm a huge fan!). The restaurant was too packed to get any good images so these are pulled off of the Internet so you can see how amazing this space is.



(www.kellywearstler.com)

 

 

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I did manage to take a closer shot of the fantastic paneling that covers the walls as you enter the space.

You are really not supposed to take pictures in the store, but I had to sneak a shot of Kelly's home accessories and their display. Talk about inspiration. Thank you New York...