Category archives: Tastemakers

5 Questions for: Fashion Photographer Landon Nordeman

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Newspaper photographer turned fashion darling, Landon Nordeman has conquered the backstages of Paris, Milan, and New York in just three short years. With a focus on the spectacle, Nordeman's ability to capture the energy of a scene and construct geometric compositions make his photos both critically acclaimed and easily identifiable. Nordeman's debut monog[...]

5 Questions for: Entertaining Expert Danielle Rollins

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As we begin welcoming guests and wrapping presents, we were thrilled to catch up with our friend, expert hostess and tastemaker Danielle Rollins on everything she loves about the happiest season of all. Featured in publications from Veranda, to Southern Living to the Wall Street Journal, it's safe to say Danielle knows a thing or two about holiday [...]

ARossGirl at Ann Mashburn

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  Last week, we were thrilled to join our long-time friend and personal style muse Amanda Ross for her trunk show at Atlanta's top fashion destination Ann Mashburn. With an impressive career spanning fashion in film, marketing, consulting, and even television, it's easy to wonder if there is anything Amanda hasn't conquered. After years spent lendi[...]

5 Questions for: Stationer + Calligrapher Ginna Emmet

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We're huge fans of the lovely work of calligrapher and stationer, Ginna Dunlap Emmet - with Mother's Day around the corner, we think her paper is perfect for a little note of gratitude for Mom. Ginna began her career in the arts while living in New York working at Paul Yasmin Gallery. After earning her Master’s certificate in American Art from Sotheby’s[...]

5 Questions for ... Fashion Designer Barbara Tfank

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  We had the pleasure of catching up with our friend Barbara Tfank recently in New York.  Barbara's designs are beautiful, timeless and incredibly feminine, so it is no wonder she is a a red carpet favorite; from the iconic lavender gown Uma Thurman wore to the Oscars, to Adele and the First Lady, a veritable "who's who" have donned her gorgeous [...]

5 Questions for Fine Art Photographer Paul Lange

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  One of our favorite photographers is Mr. Paul Lange, noted for his breathtaking floral work and collected by tastemakers the world over. We thought the flair and romance of his photographs was perfect for the month of February. Here, five thoughtful questions for the artist, just in time for his upcoming lecture in Palm Beach: 5. Jada Lov[...]

On Our Reading List: The Romance of Flowers

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If you are in Atlanta this week, be sure to go visit with Veranda magazine Editor in Chief Clinton Smith at the Cathedral Antiques Show, who has authored the new book "The Romance of Flowers". It culls together years of gorgeous floral photography from many years of the esteemed publications' archives. The lively arrangements and colors are the clos[...]

Destinations: a Winter Holiday In Sun Valley

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Baby, it's cold outside. Now that the holidays are about wrapped up, we're thinking about settling in for that deep winter chill ... stylishly, of course! Since she is spending New Year's in Sun Valley, Jada pulled together a few of her favorite travel essentials for getting away during the winter months. New year, new destinations! "My favorite après [...]

How to Make Hostess Lulu Powers' "Nantuctini"

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We are again looking forward to Holiday Stroll on Nantucket this year, and who better to help us ring it in than renowned hostess Lulu Powers? Lulu (a.k.a "The Entertainologist") was vital in helping us open our Nantucket store last year! We also love her new shop, Table No. 1, also on Nantucket, which was recently featured in House Beautiful. We're partic[...]