I always love to check the real estate listings in Atlanta, and thought it would be interesting to take a look at the one of the most expensive properties on the market in Atlanta proper (not the suburbs). This house has been on and off the market for years, and recently went back on the market at $16,500,000, which makes it the second most expensive listing within the city limits (the most expensive is listed at $19,000,000). When this house was on the market a few years ago, the listing indicated that the interior design was by Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill, the eldest daughter of the 11th Duke of Marlborough.

This home sits on 17+ acres in a prime area in Atlanta, which is very rare for a private property within the city limits. It is described as a 'classic Georgian limestone masterpiece' with over 15,000 square feet of living space. On the property are two small lakes, horse paddocks and a stable. The grounds include a sculpted English garden, two greenhouses and a terrarium.






What is the most expensive listing where you live?

Although I am generally an advocate of original art on the wall, I thought that this was a clever idea. Take your favorite fabric, mount it to a board, and frame it! If you use a standard size frame, this is actually a reasonably priced way to make a design statement and enjoy your favorite patterns.

Interior design by Robyn Karp Interiors

Last month, Mrs. Blandings did a nice post on 'First Impressions' - her favorite entries. Given that my entryway has been in a sad unfinished state for so long, I was very interested to see her post, and realized that at least 25% of the pictures in my computer 'design file' were devoted to entries.

I quickly created a folder just for my entry pictures. After posting my favorites on this post, I realize that my favorite look is a beautiful antique bench (perhaps Swedish) with an amazing piece of contempory art (vertically oriented), flanked with sconces. Hmmmm......maybe I should rethink my front hall! I love my mirror, but I could always find a new place for it....

Suzanne Kasler design - entryway

From Traditional Home. I thought this was an interesting front hall arrangement...a bench, a mirror, and two lamps (or are they candles?).

On the left...from Charleston Home Magazine, the entryway of designer Jenny Miller's home.

My absolute favorite. To me, this is perfection - the beautiful love seat, pillows, sconces, and a fabulous piece of contemporary art to balance everything out. I imagine that this seat is antique, but if anyone knows of a company that makes a good reproduction in this scale, please let me know! (Edit: this is from a Connecticut magazine called At Home)

Phillip Sides

Jan Showers. This is so beautiful - a silvery chest with a sunburst mirror on top.

Gluckstein Design

I believe this was designed by Joni at Cote de Texas....it was from her blog

Liz Williams

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I simply cannot make a decision, and would love input from anyone who sees this post....

The dilemma: my foyer/front hall has been barely decorated for two years now. I purchased a beautiful Niermann Weeks mirror, and the chest that I originally had in the front hall was hopelessly wrong (a Hickory Chair French chest). So, the mirror has been hanging ALONE for all of this time! I am tired of not having something there, and am ready to make a purchase.

The mirror stands alone....and measures 57"h x 35"w