Step inside a home where architecture and interior design meet in a remarkable conversation of contrast and harmony. In this episode of Beyond the Curb, we tour the beautifully layered home designed by Nina Long and Don Easterling of Mathews. Set within a residence that was previously restored in a sleek, contemporary manner, Nina and Don took on the extraordinary task of honoring those clean, modern lines while infusing the spaces with warmth, history, and depth.
Join Mandy Lowry and Holly Bradford as they take you inside a beautiful Atlanta, Georgia home that reflects their signature style. Thoughtful layers of soft patterns, a refined color palette, and beautifully balanced spaces create a sense of comfort that is both elegant and livable. The design radiates warmth and hospitality, making the house feel like a true home while still showcasing timeless style.
Step inside the artfully curated home of Atlanta-based architect John Plaster in this unforgettable episode of Beyond the Curb. With a discerning eye for design and a passion for history, John has created a space layered with antiques from every decade, each piece telling a story, each room revealing a new surprise.
Step inside the personal Atlanta residence of interior designer Nina Long, where sophistication and elegance converge in a space that exudes timeless charm. As you move through the rooms, you’ll encounter a beautifully curated selection of rich tones and deep hues that create a warm, inviting atmosphere. Each piece of furniture and every carefully chosen antique contributes to an ambiance of refined luxury. The home is a testament to Nina’s impeccable taste, where the opulence of antique finds blends seamlessly with a modern sensibility, giving the space a comfortably classic feel. The interplay of textures—velvets, silks, and fine woods—elevates each room, creating a tactile experience that mirrors the visual beauty of the 1930’s home.
Step into the timeless beauty of Atlanta’s historic charm with architect Blake Segars as he takes us on a wonderful tour of a stunning 1920’s home. Nestled in one of the city’s most picturesque neighborhoods, this preserved gem is full of classic design and pristine craftsmanship.
Are you ready for a really fun and intriguing tour? Well, look no further than the Atlanta condo of interior designer John Bossard. Every detail, collection, finish, and fabric will leave you enveloped in a chic jewel tone haze.
I have long admired the work of interior designer Lauren Lowe of Lauren Elaine Interiors. She has a beautiful gift of making homes feel effortlessly sophisticated and comfortably layered. She very generously shares paint colors and patterns throughout the tour and comments on collections dear to the homeowners. I learned a great deal from Lauren’s gracious personality and left totally inspired. I know you will too!
Happy Friday! I am proud to bring you an incredible home tour by interior designers Nina Long and Don Easterling of the Mathews Design Group in Atlanta, Georgia. I have long admired how they effortlessly layer textures, antiques, and pattern in a way that feels bespoke and approachable. This home is no exception.
Happy New Year! There is always something invigorating about a fresh start to the year. I am noticing little things I want to add to my space to make it even more intimate, new ways to organize my calendar and travel, and personal goals for myself. I am not a dry January person (it is my birthday month after all), but I am goal oriented.
Hi Friends! It has been a whirlwind few weeks for me personally and professionally. In between Hurricane Helene flooding my parents home and Hurricane Milton’s winds ripping the shutters right off our windows, I was able to fly home to Florida and assess the damage with my family. My hometown of St. Petersburg, Florida looked like a war zone with piles debris on every corner and so many families displaced. While I was there between the two storms, I also had the heartache and priviledge to say goodbye to my grandmother who I referred to as Gegan. As you can see below, she was quite an icon of style and this little website of mine wouldn’t exist without her influence on my life.
Immediately after that news, I flew to Atlanta for some wonderful home tours coming soon. From Atlanta, I flew to NYC for even more tours coming your way! It so perfectly fall and I was able to enjoy close friends in each city and countless delicious meals.
In a world that often seems full of chaos at times, there is still countless beauty to be found. It gives me joy to bring it to you! See some of my favorite discoveries from my recent travels below.
My Gegan has gone to heaven 🤍 she was a force of inspiration, a lesson of examples, and a purveyor of all things chic. In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, I flew home to Florida to say goodbye. She would have much preferred to be in her bedroom surrounded by her Russian chandelier, pink herend pieces, and lovely soft sheets… but due to flooding, the hospice floor is where she departed. A humbling reminder we aren’t in control no matter how hard we may try.
“I’ve had a really pretty little life.” That’s how she summed it all up. It’s funny when you get to the end of the line with someone you love and become desperate to know more. I didn’t take my opportunity for granted… she was honest and here were some of her very last words on this earth:
On men: “I used to fall in love so easy. I don’t like it when they lie to you, that is so painful. When they first lie, run.”
On travel: “We’ve had some good times. Go see beautiful gardens and whenever you and your mom go shopping, think of me”
On me: “the next ten years will be the best years of your life. Buy lots of antiques. Don’t worry pea pie, the right guy will find you. He’s out there”
Gegan loved her prink drinks (basically a cosmo), cashmere sweaters, sunglasses indoors and out, la prairie everything, ranunculus, and cheeseburgers. She was a highly experienced traveler, avid gardener, and a collector of beautiful things. She had Tulsa roots but spent most of her life embracing the Southern California lifestyle of the seventies (a wedding at @hotelbelair no less).
Unable to walk for the last few years, she remarked: “I’m ready to be able to twirl in a Diane Friese dress again.”
On that note, I confirmed with her the One True God and the promise of heaven. In this harsh season for my family, with a second hurricane churning towards our home, we are reminded He makes all things new and beautiful in His time.
So to Gegan, I raise a pink drink and cheers to her legacy… and the fact this page would definitely not exist without my absorption of her keen eye of design and beauty. In her words- ta ta!
FAVORITES
Sweater season was alive and well in Atlanta and NYC- I wore this sweater in different shades, as well as these pants. They are the most flattering non-jeans.
I saw this gorgeous brown dress in person in nyc and I think it would make a great staple for any wardrobe.
It is often your find art framed perfectly… for the price this would be great to add to your collection or give a gift. Would look great mounted on a bookshelf!
The new Beyond the Curb home tour with Elizabeth Cook is coming VERY soon! Don’t miss her previous home here. It will be fun to see how she repurposed her furniture and accessories!
The pictures above are a sneak peek for a fabulous in-person home tour in Atlanta for a great cause! I will be there- don’t miss It! I will announce more details soon.
When I was in Atlanta, friend and real estate agent Alden Potts let me see her amazing listing! DETAILS HERE
The best part about work trips is getting to visit friends and their precious babies!
If you are in Atlanta, don’t miss Little Sparrow. The food is unbelievable! The butter…the fries.. the everything!
Step into the timeless beauty of Atlanta’s historic charm with architect 
Happy Friday! I am proud to bring you an incredible home tour by interior designers 
Happy New Year! There is always something invigorating about a fresh start to the year. I am noticing little things I want to add to my space to make it even more intimate, new ways to organize my calendar and travel, and personal goals for myself. I am not a dry January person (it is my birthday month after all), but I am goal oriented. 
