Best of Europe
Editors Clinton Smith and Kate Abney search the city for the most fabulous European finds— right here at home. So, whether you’re headed across the pond for holiday—or taking an in-town staycation—we’ve got you covered.
England
There’s a new british invasion in town—in the form of fun fabrics, fancy furniture, english architecture and even lovely livestock. After shopping, settle in for a spot of earl grey tea.
| LITTLE BLACK BOOK Atlantan Mary Prillaman Holland is the ultimate Anglophile. She travels often to England for her companies, Holland & Company and MacRae. Here, she shares some of her favorite English essentials that are available stateside: DRINK “Tea can bring on big debate in England, and PG Tips is hands down the best around and is inexpensive—it’s our craftsmen’s choice!” pgtipsusa.com PAMPER “Molton Brown Warming Eucalyptus bath gel is my favorite.” neimanmarcus.com DECORATE “All of the plaid fabrics from Mulberry are amazing.” leejofa.com SHOP “Toast is a great website for all things British—home decor, children’s things and clothing.” toast.co.uk |
France
No need to tromp the Champs-Élysées for french flair. Just slip on your favorite pair of louboutins and head straight to these sublime shops and showrooms around town. c’est chic!
| LITTLE BLACK BOOK Atlanta-based interior designer Valerie DeRoy—a native of France—shares a few of her favorite French finds available around town. SMELL “L’eau d’Hadrien from Annick Goutal has been my favorite perfume for years.” neimanmarcus.com TASTE “Trader Joe’s has the most delicious pain au chocolat that’s as good as any French bakery.” traderjoes.com DRESS “I love my new gold Miss Pasha watch from Cartier that I got for the birth of my twins—a once-in-a-lifetime treat.” cartier.com EAT “Gallery Café on Roswell Road is a hidden gem whose owner is French and makes delicious French specialties on certain days of the week. The crème caramel dessert tastes like home.” (404) 848-8474 |
Italy
Leave your rosetta stone at home. whether you prefer the sights of venice, the smells of tuscany, the style of milan or the serenity of florence, finding italian style in atlanta has never been easier.
| LITTLE BLACK BOOK When stylist, tastemaker and TV personality Annette Joseph isn’t making the rounds on the Atlanta style scene, you can find her at her villa in Italy, where she summers. Back in the ATL, here’s how she gets her Italian fix: DRESS One of her favorite Italian finds available in Atlanta includes the Magaschoni collection of Italian cashmere clothing for women, available through Erika Reade. erikareade.com DECORATE For contemporary Italian furniture, Joseph heads to SWITCHMODERN on Atlanta’s Westside. switchmodern.com EAT Joseph pulls up a stool to Antico Pizza for the most authentic pizza in town. anticopizza.it SEE Joseph never misses Atlanta’s own Italian Film Festival. cinemaitaly.com |
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