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  Bellwether Landscape Architecture is the partnership of Missy Madden and Todd Yeager.  Both graduates of the University of Georgia,  both registered Landscape Architects, and both with extensive experience in their field. They have their roots in traditional garden and landscape design but give it a fresh look. 

One of Bellwether's projects was featured in the current issue of Garden and Gun Magazine which I have attached for your reading pleasure.  The article has already created some buzz for their business.

Today we worked on some marketing materials for their upcoming recruiting meetings at UGA and it was a lot of fun going through the different sketches and beautifully illustrated  landscape plans.  I got permission to show you a few.

Maybe it is the lack of leaves on my trees but these are very uplifting to me.  

I have always had a real admiration and respect for architectural drawings and other illustrations, not to mention the artists who create them.  I thought of one very notable illustrator on my ride home today, Jeremiah Goodman, creator of beautiful interior illustrations, I snatched these from his site.

This is a beautiful book.  

On that note, I will sign off, I hope everyone had an enjoyable Monday like me.  

Yesterday I was @.......

..the Inspiration Showhouse photographing the design collaboration of Nancy Duffey and Allison Harper.  The two worked together to design the dreamiest nursery perfect for a baby boy or girl.

The Inspiration Showhouse is a breath of fresh air when comparing it to last year's Symphony Showhouse.  A small house, with fewer rooms, fewer designers were required to transform the house into an elegant but very livable home.   I remember last year I lost interest before I saw the Symphony Showhouse in its entirety. The house was enormous, designers were many, resulting in very diverse rooms.  I found myself returning to rooms yesterday at the Inspiration House in order to revisit some of the details of the rooms.  I also felt that the work of the designers selected was very compatible.
Enough of that, take a look at the pictures and go see it yourself.  It opens tomorrow and tickets are only $10.

The pillows and cubes are all hand stamped fabrics made by Block and Prayer, I will tell you more about that later, hopefully I can interview the designer because she has some really beautiful and original fabric.  Here are some close ups.

The crib bedding can be purchased at Scout for the Home.  The comforter is by Pom Pom at Home and the crib sheets are made by Matteo.  I love the Alabaster lamps, and the artwork is perfect for this room.

Talk to you soon!!

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Scout for the Home

Most of you who will read this already know about Nancy Duffey's store, Scout for the Home, and what great things she fills this store with.  If you haven't been in, you must make time and you will find there is something for everyone.  Furniture, Accessories, Bedding from Pom Pom at Home and Matteo.  She carries some really beautiful artwork, there are several pieces from the Emily Amy Gallery and an artist named Evan Fugazzi who is an Architecture major turned Classical Painter.

I have included some photos of some newer pieces that have arrived but there is something new all the time so you will always be surprised.

Black Bamboo Side Table

Close up

Of course the store's namesake, always willing to pose for a picture.

Almond Laquer Server

Hadley Antique Brass Lamp

Ebby Polished Nickel Lamp

Eclipse Oval Coffee Table

Burlap Bullseye Ottoman 

Close up

One of a kind Orange and Burlap Ottoman, can also be used as a bench or a table

Sorry, shameless self promotion, my worry bead bracelets with charms

And some of my earrings, Valentine's Day is around the corner.

The Cathedral Antiques Show and Tour of Homes is under way.  Be sure to visit the Inspiration Showhouse, starting January 29th, Nancy collaborated with Allison Harper on the Nursery.  Here is a sneak peek:

Admission to the Inspiration House is included in your ticket for The CAS and the Tour of Homes otherwise you can purchase a ticket for $10 to tour just the Inspiration House.  There is also an upcoming event, "Drinks and Antiques: A Night for the Young and Savvy" on February 3rd from 7-9 at The Cathedral and tickets are on sale at Scout for the Home for $40.

Be sure and check out Scout's website, www.scoutforthehome.com, I am always uploading new items and changing things up.  Let me know if I can help you create your own website or portfolio.

Thanks for reading my blog!!

Today I am @.........

2675 River Oak Drive

That is my address and I am sitting at my computer trying to articulate what I have been doing for the the past two years.  

Working for Keith Summerour for 6 years afforded me the luxury of meeting the most interesting, talented and genuine people.  I am writing about you.  Thankfully I have kept in touch with you all and have been able to work with some of you post Summerour.  

Since 2010 I have been slowly developing my own consulting business accommodating those with small budgets who need help on a temporary or part time basis.  I have created websites, photographed design projects and created portfolios for new businesses and established businesses.  I have also helped new businesses get organized and put basic operating systems into place.  My clientele has consisted mainly of designers, architects and landscape architects but also a local business executive who spends most of his time in Asia and a company that rates your home for energy efficiency. 

I have created this blog to showcase my work while introducing you to people and things you might not have heard of yet. 

Each week I hope to be at a new location, talking to different people about the work they have done and are doing and showing it off to you.

If you know anyone who you think will be interested in reading my blog, please pass it along and if anyone out there needs help with any aspect of their business, try me out.

I wish everyone a happy, healthy and fruitful 2012.  Stay tuned for my next post.