In one of my recent outings, I visited 2 other shops in the Westside Design District, over off Howell Mill Rd. in Atlanta. This area is really up and coming and is known for all the design inspiration in the multiple shops in the area. I can’t believe how much it’s grown in the last 5 years, with many new shops coming in.
One of them is a friend of mine, Steve McKenzie. I met Steve a few years ago at an Eddie Ross event here in Atlanta and I was still living in Birmingham at the time. Steve was the CEO of Larsen-Juhl, an international high-end framing company and hosted a fun event at his corporate office. With Corporate changes happening in the company, Steve and his wife, Jill, decided to open up their own shop in Westside, called Steve McKenzie’s. Steve is an artist and has designed his own fabric line, furniture line, as well as a talented artist. It’s a pretty shop, full of inspiration for the home. It was a pleasure to catch up with Steve again and to meet Jill too.
If you get a chance to stop in, they are just off Huff Road, right down the street from Lewis and Sheron Fabrics. It’s fun to browse these shops!
From tableware to custom furniture, Steve and Jill have many beautiful things to see.
Steve’s own artwork.
As well as his fabric line.
Carrying Grange furniture.
Conference room set up.
Loved these antique doors.
Colorful artwork.
They carry some exclusive pottery lines.
Pillows from Steve’s fabric line.
Beautiful tableware accessories. I hope you’ll stop in Steve McKenzies if you get a chance! Steve is a great guy.
Another stop along the way, Savvy Snoot, has relocated in the last year to another building right on Howell Mill Rd. They have consignment furniture and new things as well.
And again, there are plenty of pretties to look at. All tastes and price points.
Another fun place to browse.
Love those pendant lights above.
New and used, there are lots of things to comb through at Savvy Snoot.
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They have a gardening area too. This brought back many memories for me. Back in the 70’s, I was making my own terrariums in jars, just like this. Anyone else do that? Terrariums are back in a big way!
I still love plants, but not sure I’ll do a terrarium again, although they are fun to look at.
Hope you enjoyed the stroll through Steve McKenzie’s and the Savvy Snoot. It’s always fun to get out and about in Atlanta, it’s a never-ending adventure in design and home décor items.
My kitchen is done in Blue and White with touches of black so I loved the first picture with all the blue and white delights!! Looks like a wonderful store.
You always find the best places!
Looks like I have a new area (new to me) to check out the next time that I am in Atlanta. Thank you for telling me about the area.
Blessings,
Linda
It is worth driving into Atlanta to visit all the great nooks and crannies to be found in that area of town. Must do it more often…and I will be sure to visit these 2 stores!
Next time I’m up in Atlanta I’ll have to check them out. I see lots of interesting stuff. By the way, I made the blackened fish and salsa last night. I used mahi (on sale at Publix) and instead of mango I used peaches, but it was fabulous!!! Thanks!
Rhoda, I did terrariums many years ago. Usually they ended up a moldy mess because I did not understand how to properly maintain them. Like many things I tried in previous years ( miniskirts ) I really don’t need to try them again.
I enjoy your blog very much. Next time you are in the area we would love to meet you and show you around my store. Lots of beautiful curtains to look at and take them home on approval to see if they work in your home.
Thanks Jane! I’ll stop by next time.
I guess I need to get back down there and check it out. However, I must admit I miss the way that area used to be. It had lots of the decorating industry then, too, but most were wholesale and warehouses. A majority of the companies sold to the public, too, though some limited public access to certain days. My first visit was to buy fabric for the master bedroom (drapery, comforter, canopy). I had been looking at fabric for a while so I knew the price I paid was substantially less. As a plus, I had a huge warehouse or two to wonder through and make my selections. (Unfortunately this company is no longer there) Some furniture wholesalers sold to the public on certain days and there were fabulous places for rugs, mirrors, decorative items and anything “household”. Its still a fantastic place for beautiful and unique items and the area and amenities are definitely an improvement but I certainly do miss the bargains.
I’m loving the terrariums…I’ll have to google that right now! I’m also into the SM line of fabrics; the blues look so Japanese. Thanks for another great post. CTD
P.S. What happened to your coy pic with you looking up?I’ve been meaning to ask. This one’s nice, but the other was a bit different.
HI, Teresa, I changed it out. Time for a new one. That other one was snapped by me at home and not all that great. This one is by a pro photographer, so I like it better.
My first visit to Howell Mill was exactly 20 years ago. A friend convinced me to get in line at the crack of dawn for one of the much-anticipated Ballard Designs warehouse sales. What an adventure!
I love Steven’s fabric. My grandmother lives near Atlanta, and I would love to check out his place when I go to visit her. Is he open to the public?
HI, Susan, yes he is!
Apparently you and I are the only ones old enough to have already lived through the terrarium age!! I guess you could call us Terrarasaurus Rex or something!! I made many. I even gave one to my grandmother for Christmas one year and it lived for many years!
There is a Savvy Snoot in Alpharetta as well. Smaller, though.