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10 Favorite Soothing Bedroom Retreats

Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles – Huff Dewberry

Good morning, dear friends. We hope you are all safe and well this Monday.

With everything going on, it seems like we are all going to be spending quite a bit more time at home.

For us, that means taking the time to tackle some of those lingering decor projects.

And attempting to hold second grade at the dining room table. (Thank goodness it isn’t high school! I don’t remember a bit of Calculus…)

With the world spinning out of control–or just slowing down, depending on how you think about it–we thought today would be the perfect time to focus on soothing, gorgeous master retreats.

Alessandra Branca – Nickolas Sargent Photography

Because, after all, a good night’s sleep is one of the foundations of wellness.

Water blues always make us feel calm and rested,

While plenty of light creates a clean, open space,

And texture and fun patterns add interest.

And if the master suite happens to have a fabulous view, why, all the better! We feel more relaxed just looking at these lovely, soothing spaces. We hope you feel the same.

Thanks so much for making Design Chic a part of your day! We always love seeing you here!

If you’re looking for a relaxing quarantine activity, reading is always a great choice! My entire Peachtree Bluff Series is out and available now!

And Feels Like Falling is available for preorder now, so it can be in your hands on April 28!

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5 Stunning Designer Southern Homes and More

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Creating a Beautiful Master Bedroom

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A Summer Brunch in Southampton with Jenni Kayne

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Well, friends, the The Southern Side of Paradise tour is over (for a few weeks, anyway!) and it was one for the books—pun intended! I am so grateful to everyone who attended events, hosted them and, of course, has read The Southern Side of Paradise! 🏝 You make my job so much fun and I am so grateful for you!
We have plenty more events throughout the summer and year—and are planning my 2020 tour! If you want me to come to your city next year, let me know!

WISHING YOU ALL A WONDERFUL WEEKEND AND THANKS SO MUCH FOR STOPPING BY DESIGN CHIC TODAY! WE ALWAYS LOVE IT WHEN YOU DO!

If you haven’t started the Peachtree Bluff Series yet, now is the perfect time! The first book in the series, Slightly South of Simple, has released in mass market paperback–and it’s #14 on the bestseller list! Pick it up at your favorite bookstore, local grocery store, drugstore or retail store

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New to Sale– shopbop

20% Off Clothing – anthropologie

Extra 40% off Sale – j crew

Up to 50% Off Designer Sale – neiman marcus

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More Tour Dates

July 19: Browseabout Books, Rehobeth Beach, DE,

July 19: Bethany Beach Books, Bethany Beach, DE, 7pm – 9pm

July 20: Turn the Page Bookstore with Nora Roberts, Boonsboro, MD, 11am – 1pm

August 2: The Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library, Cashiers, NC, 3pm

August 2: The Chattooga Club, Cashiers, NC, 6pm

August 3: Hudson Public Library, Highlands, NC, 2:00pm

August 8: Figure Eight Island Yacht Club Author Series, Figure Eight, NC,

August 10: East Hampton Library Authors’ Night, East Hampton, NY, 5pm – 7:30pm

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

10 Favorite Bedrooms Big on Style

Good morning, chic readers! With the holidays quickly approaching, our minds are on all those last-minute tweaks. What are we working on? Sprucing the guest room for all those holiday guests! If you’re looking to update your bedroom–guest, master or otherwise–take a peek at ten of our favorite gorgeous bedrooms that will get you motivated to revamp your home in style.

If all else fails, adding flowers is always a surefire way to make guests feel at home and bedrooms feel bright and cheery! Thanks for checking out ten of our favorite spaces!

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

The third book in my nationally bestselling Peachtree Bluff series, THE SOUTHERN SIDE OF PARADISE, releases May 7 from Gallery Books/ Simon & Schuster! Preorder now–or catch up on SLIGHTLY SOUTH OF SIMPLE and THE SECRET TO SOUTHERN CHARM (available in hardback, paperback, ebook and audio) before the big day!

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House Tour: Atlanta Townhouse Perfect for Entertaining

When Thanksgiving rolls around, we always think of Atlanta. Growing up, we used to head to Atlanta every Thanksgiving, spend the blessed turkey day itself with my aunt (Mom’s sister), uncle and cousins and then brave the crowds at Lenox and Phipps on Black Friday to get all our Christmas shopping done in one, fell swoop.

We’re not sure we have that kind of shopping stamina these days–although there was that fateful Thanksgiving night/Black Friday morning at midnight that Dad and I braved the line out the door at midnight at Walmart to get that one Christmas gift that little Will was wanting most, since it was coming in on the Black Friday truck and would surely be gone by the morning.

It was probably my most selfless parenting moment. And it hasn’t happened since.

This year, Florence has us out of our house and in a rental for Thanksgiving and the foreseeable future beyond.

While we are going to miss the holiday at home so much, it will be fun to be at my childhood home, surrounded by our large extended family, to celebrate one of my very favorite holidays.

There is, as always, so much to be thankful for!

This stunning Atlanta townhouse, designed by Melanie Turner, is another perfect spot for hosting one of the best celebrations of the year.

With soothing and beautiful bedrooms perfect for gifts,

A stunning bathroom for relaxing when it’s all over,

Perfect finishes everywhere you look,

And beautiful views to boot,

This is the kind of home that is perfect for savoring every day, all year long–and remembering what you’re truly grateful for.

Thanks so much for making Design Chic a part of your day! We always love it when you stop by!

Melanie Turner Interiors

Photographed by Mali Azima

Atlanta Homes Magazine

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Things We Love: Stylish Sitting Areas

bedroom sitting area — Beth Webb Interiors

There is nothing that makes you appreciate your home quite like leaving it. We moved out of our house for post-Hurricane Florence repairs a few weeks ago, and I’m already dreaming of moving back in. It’s about fifty percent gutted at the moment, but that’s progress…

sitting area — Alexa Hampton via Dering Hall

One of my favorite parts of our 1903 house has always been the huge window seat in the bay window of our master bedroom.

sitting area bedroom — Hamptons Cottages & Gardens

It is one of the sunniest spots in the house and has the best view–and was one of the first things to be torn out after the storm. Despite our intricate boarding up process, the wind and water won.

bedroom with chaise — Isabel López-Quesada Design via Architectural Digest

Now that the window seat is gone, we realize how huge that space really is. And, as much as I love my window seat, I’m starting to question whether it’s wise to build it back.

This isn’t the first hurricane we’ve been through and it certainly won’t be the last–which makes the idea of a cozy master sitting area to replace the window seats very appealing.

We love the idea of having a sweet little space for morning coffee and late-night chats.

And there’s something luxurious about comfy, cushy upholstered items right in your master bedroom.

A pair of chairs with a table between them would fit nicely.

As would a love seat or, my personal favorite, a chic chaise. (Is there a limit to how many chaises you can have in a house before it starts to become overkill?)

But, then again, I could always rebuild those window seats…

What do you think? Are you a fan of sitting rooms in the bedroom?

Thanks so much for making Design Chic a part of your day! We always love seeing you here!

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THE SOUTHERN SIDE OF PARADISE, book 3 of my Peachtree Bluff series, is available for pre-order now from your local bookstore, Indiebound, Amazon and Barnes & Noble. And I’ll be donating 100% of the preorder profits to Hurricane Florence victims, via United Way, between now and October 19!

And if you haven’t read, The Secret to Southern Charm, Book #2 in the PEACHTREE BLUFF SERIES, now is the perfect time to pick up you copy!

House Tour: Midtown Atlanta Beauty

The city pied-a-terre is a right up there with the beach house or the mountain estate when it comes to dream houses.

And when it comes to pied-a-terres, this one, designed by one of our very favorite (and funniest!) designers, Andrew Howard, is the cream of the crop.

A Florida resident who has been tapped to bring out the best in some of the most exclusive homes in the Bahamas and beyond, this Atlanta project is just one of many stages on which Howard displays his range as a decorator.

He embraces the sleek and simple that the city demands,

While still inserting his signature playful style to make it family friendly and fun.

Layered patterns and the right blend of color give Howard’s homes a dash of whimsy that is always welcome–and sets his designs apart from the pack.

Unexpected details like bold ceilings and a perfectly imperfect gallery wall make a statement while still allowing the expansive views of the city to take center stage.

When it comes to good design, the details aren’t something, they are everything. The scallop accent on this console table and the perfect balance of symmetry and asymmetry accentuate the beautiful wallpaper.

This pretty marble sink lends big style to a small space.

And a white marble bathroom becomes a showpiece in Howard’s skilled hands.

This small but well-appointed balcony is the perfect spot to take advantage of a fabulous view. Just add a favorite cocktail for a perfect way to cap off a productive Atlanta day!

Thanks so much for stopping by today. We always love seeing you here!

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

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