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Entelechy I by John Portman

Photo journal of Entelechy I by John Portman, toured during Atlanta Design Festival 2025

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Recap: Casa Ya Mwezi

A furniture exhibition curated by Kenniese S. Franklin, SheaGreen, Zenya Sawela and Déjanerra Mugford. Hosted at Italian Luxury Interiors during Atlanta Design Festival 2025.

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36 hours in savannah

A quick visit to the Alida Hotel in Savannah, Georgia.

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A Midcentury Daydream

Cloudhouse by Atelier Davis. Atlanta, GA

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a beautified home

Personalizing your space is essential during times of transformation.

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Bathroom Makeover

The bathroom is still my least favorite part of this house, but after a little face lift, I’m feeling better.

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DIY Water Fountain

I turned a $5 Walmart wok into a high-end indoor water fountain.

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Intrepid Bodies

I sit down with Miss Hoda Essa for the premiere episode of her podcast, Intrepid Bodies.

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Unmade

A bed-making meditation.

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Sweet Home Simone

World wanderer and surgeon-in-training Simone Mayes finds solace in her home amid life’s changes.

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The Four Pillars of Comfort

Four things to remember when setting the vibe.

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