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Tour a Madison, Georgia Stately, Columned Beauty

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New Spring Arrivals

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Wonderful Accessories Including the New Camera Bag

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WEEKEND SALES

Up to 60% OFF SALE –serena and lily

New Markdowns up to 60% Off- one kings lane

Spring Decorating Sale 25% Off – horchow

New to Sale – shopbop

Extra 25% off Sale Items – anthropologie

30% off + an Additional 10% Off – j crew

Up to 40% Off – neiman marcus

New to Sale– Nordstrom

New to Sale – saks fifth avenue

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Thanks so much to everyone who has been so supportive of my Peachtree Bluff series. If you haven’t read Slightly South of Simple or The Secret to Southern Charm, pick up your copies before The Southern Side of Paradise (NOW AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER!) releases May 7, 2019!

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Tickets for the Peachtree Bluff Takeover on Sale NOW!

We have been absolutely blown away by the response to the Peachtree Bluff town takeover! Tickets are going quickly so make sure to grab yours before they’re gone! Join us as the fictional Peachtree Bluff, Georgia from my Peachtree Bluff series “takes over” Beaufort, NC with a day full of fun tours, amazing food and all the Southern Charm you can handle! Southern Living just added to Beaufort’s lengthy list of accolades, naming it “The South’s Best Small Town.” Come see what all the fuss is about! For more information and to purchase tickets visit Beaufort Historic Site.

FOR MORE INSPIRATION VISIT OUR INSTAGRAMAND PINTEREST AND OUR TOP TEN POSTS OF 2017 HERE AND TOP TEN POSTS OF 2018 HERE

Tour a Charming Riverside House in Georgia and More

Tour a Riverside House in Georgia

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Readers Favorite: Farmhouse Sinks

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Resort wear that will have you dreaming of Spring

Stay warm and bundle up this weekend! Hoping the weather where you are is better than expected.

WEEKEND SALES

New to Sale – shopbop

Extra 40% off Sale Items – anthropologie

30% off Sale – j crew

New Items Added to Sale – neiman marcus

20% Off Dining Room Sale – serena and lily

New Items Added to Sale – nordstrom

Up to 70% off – saks fifth avenue

Up to 60% off – net-a-porter

New to Sale – moda operandi

Thanks so much for stopping by Design Chic. We love seeing you!

My new novel, The Southern Side of Paradise, releases May 7, 2019! While you’re waiting, catch up on the series with this great sale at Barnes & Noble!

Also, don’t forget…

Preorder my new novel THE SOUTHERN SIDE OF PARADISE, Book 3 in the Peachtree Bluff Series and be Automatically Entered in the Peachtree Bluff Takeover Giveaway!

THE SOUTHERN SIDE OF PARADISE is available for pre-order now from your local bookstore, Indiebound, Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

June 1, 2019 Peachtree Bluff will be “taking over” Beaufort, NC, the town on which it was based. Every single person who preorders between now now and will be registered to win:

*Two tickets to the Peachtree Bluff Town Takeover and Tour–on Beaufort’s signature double decker red buses!

*Two tickets to the farm-to-table dinner and launch party under the stars at the Beaufort Historic Site

*Two nights lodging in Beaufort, NC

Just send an email with proof of purchase to [email protected] to enter!

Here’s What’s Next from the Murphy Women:

From internationally bestselling author and “rising star of Southern fiction” (Mary Alice Monroe, New York Times bestselling author) Kristy Woodson Harvey comes the third novel in her Peachtree Bluff series, in which a secret threatens the tight-knit bond between a trio of sisters and their mother.

With the man of her dreams back in her life and all three of her daughters happy, Ansley Murphy should be content. But she can’t help but feel like it’s all a little too good to be true.

Meanwhile, youngest daughter and actress Emerson, who is recently engaged and has just landed the role of a lifetime, seemingly has the world by the tail. Only, something she can’t quite put her finger on is worrying her—and it has nothing to do with her recent health scare.

When two new women arrive in Peachtree Bluff—one who has the potential to wreck Ansley’s happiness and one who could tear Emerson’s world apart—everything is put in perspective. And after secrets that were never meant to be told come to light, the powerful bond between the Murphy sisters and their mother comes crumbling down, testing their devotion to each other and forcing them to evaluate the meaning of family.

With Kristy Woodson Harvey’s signature charm, wit, and heart, The Southern Side of Paradise is another masterful Peachtree Bluff novel that proves she is a “Southern writer with staying power” (Booklist).

Preorder from your local bookstore or Indiebound!

Preorder from Amazon

Preorder from Barnes & Noble

FOR MORE INSPIRATION VISIT OUR INSTAGRAMAND PINTEREST AND OUR TOP TEN POSTS OF 2017 HERE!

House Tour: Brookwood Hills Beauty

We talk a lot on Design Chic about combining the old with the new. Grandmother’s silver on your Saarinen table, fun buffet lamps on an antique buffet, a new, shiny bar cart filled with Grandfather’s decanters. There are so many fantastic ways to incorporate the old with the new on the inside. But, on the outside? It’s harder to pull off. Perhaps that’s why we’re so enchanted with Kevin and Lee Kleinhelter’s gorgeous Atlanta home. (We’ve talked about Lee’s Good Taste before.) It’s streamlined and modern but still feels familiar.

And, inside, it gets even better.

We literally love every inch. Take a peek for yourself!

Steel windows are so chic to us. Love, love them!

And these barstools? What a find! We can sort of picture how excited Lee must have been when she found these!

That chandelier? Do we even have to say it? Delicate, whimsical… It’s perfect!

One of our favorite things about this house is that it doesn’t “have to” anything. It doesn’t have to feel Hollywood Regency in the kitchen and then carry that through the rest of the house. It exudes the feeling that it was filled with pieces out of true love, not obligation.

We bet every kid in town wants to sleep over in these bunks.

The orange is so good. And not too matchy or contrived.

All that glitters… You know the rest.

We want to have the guts to paint a room black. We really do. But when it’s presented as painting a room black and gold… Well, now we’re thinking we could do it!

The floor is utter brilliance. No one needs to talk us into that!

Coolest ping pong table ever. We want this. And one of those lucite foosball tables. And maybe that sheep. And the painting. We could go on like this for awhile…

Awwww! Why stop now? We want that dog too! What a gorgeous color! So simple. So chic. We mean the room. But the dog too.

Swooning.

On the verge of needing to call the paramedics.

Yellow=love. We are OBSESSED with yellow right now.

Dear Lee Kleinfelter, we know we don’t really know each other, but we’d like to move into this yellow room, please. Or any of the rest of the rooms in this house.

This bathroom feels modern and fresh. But somehow familiar too, right? We think that’s what creating a home is all about!

Source: Atlanta Homes Magazine

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Speaking of fabulous celebrations, there are so many fun dates coming up on the The Secret to Southern Charm tour! We are heading to Palmetto Bluff on Tuesday for a talk on Wednesday and, August 2, if you’re in Sea Island, come celebrate with us! This is a free event.

Prime Day Deals start at 3PM. You don’t want to miss this sale!

Hi, friends! Exciting news! My first novel, Dear Carolina, is only $1.99 today on Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble Nook, iTunes and wherever you get your ebooks! Dear Carolina released May 5, 2015 and was one of:

*PopSugar’s Best Books for Women*
*Huffington Post’s Summer Reading: Women’s Fiction Style*
*Glitter Guide’s Must-Read List for June*
*Deep South Magazine’s Best Beach Reads*
*The Herald Sun’s Summer Reads*

Right now it’s ranked #1 in TWO categories on Amazon and #8 overall at Barnes & Noble! So exciting. Thanks so much to those of you who have read and helped spread the word! It’s the perfect addition to your beach bag!

If you’re planning your Summer vacation, make sure to grab a copy of THE SECRET TO SOUTHERN CHARM , one of Southern Living‘s best beach reads, to slip in your tote.

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House Tour: Stunning in Sea Island, Georgia

Sea Island Cottage

Good morning, friends! Welcome to Sea Island, Georgia! Yes. It’s just as beautiful as it sounds.

And this house? We’d say firmly, firmly in the beautiful category as well.

This is our favorite rug for any room, from dressy to casual and everything in between. This is the type of room that this rug was made for.

The stunning art gives a nod to the sea. We are big fans of these corals!

Things fresh and green of all varieties are a lovely touch in this clean, white kitchen.

Lucite and modern art add sophistication to this coastal home.

There are really no words for this view. Have you ever?

This entire house is simplicity at its finest. The neutrals are dreamy and the textures bring the home to life.

And, oh, the splashes of soothing blue… We want to move in immediately.

Luxe linens make this bedroom feel like a fabulous retreat while the wide stripes and fun prints keep it casual.

We love a good herringbone floor, but usually think of it in terms of hardwoods. This marble is stunning.

With a view this gorgeous, who would ever want to go inside? We know we wouldn’t!

As if the inside wasn’t gorgeous enough, the outside of this lovely Sea Island home is simply stunning.

We adore the water blue and shutters and the beautiful contrast of the dark wood door agains the light exterior.

It’s coastal while still feeling like the perfect place to call home all year round. The palm trees are the icing on the cake! We hope you enjoyed this Sea Island stunner. Thanks so much for making us a part of your day!

Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles

Chad Goehring-Harrison Design

Alissa Portman Interiors

Photography: Erica George Dines

In case you missed our post yesterday, here is a link to our own Coastal Chic Makeover with Serena & Lily and bonus:

GET 20% OFF EVERYTHING AT THE FRIENDS & FAMILY EVENT!

Getting ready for Spring Break? My latest novel, THE SECRET TO SOUTHERN CHARM, releases on April 3, right in the thick of Spring Break! And, Southern Living just named it one of its “Best Spring Break Reads.” Hooray! Now is the perfect time to preorder!

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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!

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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

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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