Historic Ansley Park Home Gets an Elegant Update WRITTEN BY Cathy Austin INTERIOR DESIGN BY Courtney Giles Decker PHOTOGRAPHY BY Emily Followill …
Cathy Austin
La Dolce Vita: A Mediterranean Oasis in Santa Barbara
Savoring the sweet life in historic Santa Barbara WRITTEN BY Cathy Austin PHOTOGRAPHY BY Jim Bartsch, Alina de Albergaria, and Bernardo de Albergaria Nestled in the halcyon hills of historic Santa Barbara lies Casa Ventalia, a Mediterranean-like oasis where the de Albergaria family has created their own version of la dolce vita. Terraced gardens, 35 fruit-bearing trees and 140 varieties of roses enhance the grounds providing a picturesque atmosphere for year-round outdoor living. …
Soul Surfing
An Idyllic Isle of Palms Retreat Written by Cathy AustinInterior design by Cortney BishopPhotography by Peter Frank Edwards There is something indescribably alluring about the atmosphere in Charleston and its surrounding Low-country that has attracted creative and adventurous spirits since 1670. It is no wonder the English colonists decided to settle in this spectacular seaside locale nearly 350 years ago. The Historical Society describes Charleston, “A Great City is like a tapestry—their …
In Living Color: A Vibrant Facelift for a Historic Myers Park Home
WRITTEN BY Cathy AustinFEATURING Holly Hollingsworth PhillipsPHOTOGRAPHY Dustin Peck FLOWERS BY Charlotte's Garden When Beth Smith and Holly Hollingsworth Phillips first met through a mutual friend, they bonded instantly over their mutual love of color and passion for interior design. Beth, her husband Kevin, son Mac, and daughter Lilli had relocated to Charlotte from New Jersey. Holly had helped the family with their first home and they adored her …