The Catbird Collection (you gotta love that name) is debuting tonight in Houston, Texas at a soiree hosted by Ruth Gay of the famed Chateau Dominigue and the stunning new Milieu magazine. Cindy graciously invited a few of her designer friends to contribute to this new collection; Bobby McAlpine and Susan Ferrier jumped … [read more]
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Open House: Chicago Tribute
Occasionally we’re offered a grand invitation – to design a house for another designer. This type of commission is one we always take with great gratitude and honor. Having another designer ask us to help create their own home always makes us step up our game; this is a unique … [read more]
a lady’s home journal
If, by some reason, you’re unfamiliar with this lovely lady, you’re bound to know her printed handiwork – Veranda magazine, the veritable Southern lexicon of taste, style and design. Conceived at Lisa’s breakfast table almost thirty years ago, this iconic magazine blossomed under her leadership and is a now a … [read more]
welcome home
Often, knowing the inhabitants as cordial and convivial folk will make you at once feel welcome; their inner warmth transcends any surroundings. But suppose you don’t know who lives behind the facade you’ve just approached. Can architecture be as welcoming as a warm-hearted host? I assert it can be – … [read more]
third time’s a charm
Every year, to mark the anniversary of this journal, we like to offer the chance to give back to you lovely folks who take the time out of your busy lives to peruse my ramblings. In 2014, over 120,000 people from 134 countries stumbled across this blog and for that … [read more]
family re-union
Staff from McAlpine Booth and Ferrier’s Atlanta, Nashville and New York offices made the trek down to the town where it all began over thirty years ago. Thirty four of us in total spent two chock-full days in learning, fellowship, food and laughter. Many of us had never even met … [read more]
slideshow & tell
All the partners and all the staffs from our Nashville, Atlanta and New York offices are making the pilgrimage to gather in the place where we first began over 30 years ago. This, our first ever McAlpine office’s retreat, will feature talks, fellowship, cocktails, laughter and even bowling (many years … [read more]
available: mcalpine mod manse
Now’s your chance. A few years ago, Bobby relocated from Nashville to Atlanta and his discerning eye landed upon this unique modern cottage. Originally built by the iconic Atlanta architect Henri Jova as a home for his beloved mother, this two story contemporary nest has been re-featherd in Bobby’s one-of-a-kind … [read more]
decorative arts
I’ve always thought any successful marriage is comprised of two people in union, one doing what the other cannot. After all, if you both bring the same thing to the table, one of you is unnecessary. The relationship between the built and the decorative should be a strong confederation – … [read more]
a january prayer
The pull away of all that bounty leaves a hole it seems I am scared, uncelebrated, my flesh unpadded, assurance gone, party over, everyone done, just me alone. I am left to fill a vessel still and spooky. Sleep has taken over and I am left to wander … [read more]
