Designs of Atlanta

I just got back from my 2 week trip in Atlanta. Atlanta is a designers best friend. It has so much to offer. There are massive amounts of resources in Georgia for furniture, flooring, fabrics, art, lighting, and so much more. If your into design then Atlanta is definitely a place you need to visit!

You can't go to Atlanta without checking out Atlanta's Design Art Center.  Even if your not a designer the design centers in every state are great to visit for inspiration for your own space.

I went to the Articulate Event at the ADAC. The Articulate Event was a showcase for new an upcoming artist to display their talent. Absolutely Fabulous!

DJ Spun on the wheels. She rocked it!

The artist Christian Smith

Loved how you could add your own little artistic talent to the canvas.

Shocphoto 

Photography from Shocphoto 

My favorite store Z Gallerie is in Atlanta so you know I had to stop in to the Z Gallerie in Atlantic Station! Why isn't the Z Gallerie up north??? That really hurts my heart.

Go visit Atlanta and share some of your photos with me.

The African American Top 20 Interior Designers and Events: Day 1

     A few years ago, I searched long an hard to find someone to shadow in the interior design business who was African American like me. It was so important to me because I never seen many black designers and wondered if they even existed.  I needed some inspiration and was desperate. 

     On twitter I ran accross a designers blog: www.pinkeggshell.com . 

This talented black designer, Kimberly Ward, actually had an African American Top 20 Interior Designer list. I thought I was in heaven after reading her blog. Just what the doctor ordered. What that blog showed me was possibility.

     I ended up stalking Kimberly by seeking her out on all social media sites. I also sent her messages about the ins and outs of the business and she graciously responded to my questions (love her for that!). 

     Now a few years later I am actually attending the events for the Top 20 African American Interior Designers in Atlanta GA!!! 

     Last night I attended a mixer at the W Hotel in Downtown Atlanta. Right from the airport I jump in the car and go downtown to be amongst the elite.  It was absolutely marvelous to be in the same room with these outstanding designers.

     Who knew that these amazing designers were so approachable and down to earth. I finally met Ms. Ward for the first time and she is definitely some one I wouldn't mind cocktailing with. When the phenomenal Michel Boyd walked into the room my jaw dropped. A fly could of flew in and I probably wouldn't of known. He was flawless from head to toe. I stared him down like a true groupie would do and finally after waiting for him to make his way around the room, I was able to meet Mr. Boyd, the Jay Z of Interior Design! 

Pics from the fabulous Mixer.

Mr. Boyd and I

Interior Designers

Left to right: Sheila Bridges, Elaine Griffin, and Joy Moyler

  Me and Nile Johnson

Howard Brown and I

Left to right: Chanel Gaines, Monique Ireland, Kimberly Ward

Find out who the Top 20 African American Interior Designers are at www.pinkeggshell.com