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House Tour: Buckhead Cottage Charm

Good morning, chic readers! We hope your week is going great. We’re halfway to the weekend already!

Take a break from your busy day and wander through this gorgeous Buckhead home featured in Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles.

Architect William B. Litchfield and Jackye Lanham designed this stunning space, replete with southern charm.

Classic finishes lend this home tons of personality.

Cozy spaces with plenty of light give this cottage a distinctively homey feel, perfect for curling up and relaxing.

A mix of old and new lend a collected, finished feel to each of the homes stunning spaces.

Touches of wood add depth to the bright white renovation of this sparkling kitchen.

Grass cloth in a light shade is cozy and just a tiny bit reminiscent of the coast.

One of our favorite parts of this redesign is that the spaces flow together effortlessly without being so open as to feel cavernous.

Three dimensional art always adds a unique flair.

Architectural details take center stage in this home.

The continuity of furniture colors and styles from one room to the next lends soothing appeal.

Chic finishes and a spa like tub make this master bathroom an oasis.

Simple and clean, this is an enviable vanity.

A sweet window seat makes this bedroom feel even cozier.

Unexpected angles and classic prints and fabrics add to the cottage feel of this stunning home. We hope you enjoyed touring this one as much as we did. Thanks so much for making Design Chic a part of your day!

Emily Followill Photography

Need some summer entertaining tips? Check out Elizabeth Moyer of Pretty Pink Tulips fabulous post on the stunning blogger lunch friend Tina of the Enchanted Home hosted for Slightly South of Simple!

If you’re looking for a perfect Vacation Read, we’d love for you to check out Slightly South of Simple!

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House Tour: Andrew J. Howard Interior Design

One of the things we love most about Atlanta is the variety of ways to live. From sprawling estates to the chicest of uptown city living, there is an incredible mix that suits every style and taste.

This gorgeous Atlanta condo by our friend Andrew J. Howard is a perfect example of classic city living done right.

The pied-e-terre might be classically associated with Paris or New York but this chic Atlanta condo feels like just that. Georgia is the Empire State of the South, after all. (It’s amazing what you learn while researching for a series set in Georgia!)

In our humble opinions, Andrew Howard is one of the best of the best when it comes to mixing color and pattern to create a certain feel. In this smaller space, a more subdued color scheme creates a calming yet fun environment.

Here, pattern on the ceiling contributes a touch of whimsy to this beautiful bedroom retreat. This color scheme is perfection–and far from boring.

We’re not sure who else could have combined all of these patterns to create this cohesive look, but, in the hands of Howard, the results are incredible. We love the agate slices on the wall for bringing a touch of the outdoors in.

Even the smallest spaces in this Atlanta condo are perfectly choreographed.

A mix of calming neutrals creates the perfect soothing space for waking up slowly and getting ready to face the day ahead.

The magnificent city view doesn’t hurt either. Even in this tiny outdoor space, Howard remains true to his design scheme and creates a chic and comfortable look perfect for sipping and stargazing. For bringing big style to a smaller place, we think this lovely Atlanta space hits the high notes of style. Thanks, Andrew, for letting us share with our readers!

And thanks, Atlanta, for the warm welcome on the Slightly South of Simple tour. From an amazing event at Boxwoods to a brunch with friends at the Piedmont Driving Club, talking to readers at FoxTale Book Shop and Bookmiser and dinner at Le Bilboquet (with, let’s be honest, just a hint of shopping in between!) it was a fabulous couple of days!

What People are Saying about Slightly South of Simple:

Thanks to our fabulous and crazy talented friend Lucy Williams for the gorgeous review! This is very high praise!

“MY GOOD BLOGGER FRIEND KRISTY HARVEY JUST RELEASED HER THIRD BOOK “SLIGHTLY SOUTH OF SIMPLE”….NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR ELIN HILDERBRAND SAYS KRISTY IS A “MAJOR VOICE IN SOUTHERN FICTION”…AND IN MY OPINION, KRISTY IS THIS GENERATION’S PAT CONROY. –Lucy Williams, Interior Designer

Boxwoods Gardens & Gifts in Atlanta, Georgia!

Good morning, Chic friends! It has been a wonderful week on the Slightly South of Simple Book tour!

I just received word that Slightly South of Simple debuted on the Bookscan Bestseller list!

It’s my first national bestseller list and

I am SO grateful to all of you wonderful readers, booksellers, bloggers, reviewers and friends for making this happen!

Fabulous news on day 17 of the Slightly South of Simple tour!

After a fun-filled few days in Vero Beach and Palm Beach

I am flying out tomorrow morning for the fabulous Boxwoods Gardens & Gifts in Atlanta, Georgia

for a pre-Mother’s Day sip and sign.

I can hardly wait to peruse this gorgeous shop! If you are in the Atlanta area May 6 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m,

please stop by. I’d love to see you!

Images via Buckhead.com

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT SLIGHTLY SOUTH OF SIMPLE:

“These four women are not only towers of strength, they love their family, which is proven in many ways and many times throughout the book. Kristy, you have written a masterpiece again. I am so proud of you! I can’t think of a book that I had rather recommend, and I can’t wait for the next one!”

– Teresa, Splendid Sass

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Upcoming Tour Dates:

Saturday, May 6: Celebration of Mother’s Day at Boxwoods in Buckhead, 100 E Andrews Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30305, 11 am-3 pm, Contact Susan: [email protected], (404) 233-3400

Saturday, May 6: Signing at FoxTale Book Shoppe, 105 E Main St, Woodstock, GA 30188, 4:30-6 pm, Contact Karen Schwettman, [email protected], 770-516-9989,

Sunday, May 7: Mother’s Day Tea at Urban Relics, Sandy Plains Village, 4651 Sandy Plains Rd #104, Roswell, GA 30075, (770) 587-3900, 2-3 pm, Contact is Annelle Gerson, [email protected], 770-993-1555, 2:00-3:00

Monday, May 8: Scentimental Gardens, 428 W State Street, Geneva, Illinois, Talk and Signing, 5 pm, free and open to the public

Tuesday, May 9: Evanston Public Library Event, 1703 Orrington Ave., Evanston, IL 60201, 5-7 pm, free and open to the public

Thursday, May 11: Jefferson’s Gifts, Greenville, NC, 310 W 9th St, Greenville, NC 27834, Wine Tasting and Signing, 5-7 pm, for information call (252) 355-5600

Friday, May 12: Meredith Lewis’s home, Wilmington, NC, Mimosas and Muffins, 10:00 am-12 pm

Friday, May 12: Signing at Neuse Sports Shop, Kinston, NC, 5-7 pm

Saturday, May 13: Beaufort Linen Co., Beaufort, NC, Mother’s Day Muffins and Mimosas, 10:00 am-1:00 pm, free and open to the public

Sunday, May 14: Mother’s Day Sip and Sign, Winder, GA Private Home

Monday, May 15: Signing, Meet & Greet, Avid Book Shop, 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA 30606, 5:00-6:00 pm, Contact: Rachel Watkins, [email protected]

Tuesday, May 16: Reynolds Plantation Girls Night Out Event, Lake Club, 1000 Vista Dr. Greensboro, GA 30624, Contact: Marie Garrison, Cultural Arts Director, [email protected],

Wednesday, May 17: River Hills Country Club, 1 Country Club Dr., Lake Wylie, SC 20710, 12 pm, Contact Sue Foster, vice president of programs [email protected], noon-1:15 pm

An Art Filled Atlanta Pied-a-Terre

Good morning, chic readers from here in Hoschton, Georgia! The Slightly South of Simple tour is off to a terrific start. I am thrilled to be here today at Deaton Creek to talk to a fabulous group of writing, downsizing and creating a life you love.

I’ll be in Atlanta later on the in tour (May 6 at Boxwoods at 11 am). In the spirit of Georgia, Slightly South of Simple’s setting, we thought we’d tour this fabulous Atlanta home by Barbara Westbrook and Elizabeth Hanson of Westbrook Interiors today.

Atlanta is one of our favorite cities because it combines the best parts of a big city and a small southern town.

And, whether it’s a traditional home and yard with a picket fence or high rise city living you’re looking for, Atlanta offers both in style!

This gorgeous Atlanta pied-a-terre has a view as beautiful as its interior.

We love the clean, uncluttered, streamlined look of this entire home.

It’s luxurious without being overdone or stuffy.

And glamorous while still being livable.

This home even has its own master bedroom sitting area! Does it get any better?

A hand-drawn Prunus pattern on glazed silk paper by Fromental defines this gorgeous vanity area. It makes a soft and elegant statement.

A Phillip Jeffries floral wallpaper in the half bath is a little bolder.

This black and white bedroom proves that, when done right, a smaller bedroom can feel spacious, chic and fabulous for guests! Thanks so much for stopping by today to tour this Atlanta stunner!

INTERIOR DESIGN: Barbara Westbrook and Elizabeth Hanson, Westbrook Interiors

ARCHITECT: Robert Tretsch, Harrison Design

PHOTOGRAPHER: Erica George Dines

We are so excited to by celebrating the beginning of the Slightly South of Simple book launch in style! We’re partnering with our friends at Reebonz to give away a stunning black, Salvatore Ferragamo Darina back, which retails for $1750, to one lucky reader! If you’ve already ordered Slightly South of Simple, don’t forget to enter this one! And if you haven’t, now is your chance! Pre-order from your local bookstore, Indiebound.com, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, Target or Duck’s Cottage.

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Southern Showstopper!

abstract-art — Melanie Turner Interiors–Mali Azima Photography

I’m not sure exactly when it happened. I only know that it has. I have become my mother.

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House Tour:Art Deco Revival

You know we love simplicity in the interior. But when those clean lines and pared down color palettes translate to the exterior as well we couldn’t be more thrilled. This Buckhead home from Atlanta Homes and Lifestyle is a stunning example of an Art Deco Revival. Open, bright, light and with just the right amount of exterior detail, it goes without saying that we can’t wait to peek inside this beauty!

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