Our friends at Matouk, purveyors of fine linens, reached out to our own Steve McKenzie to learn a bit from him about creating the most welcoming and comfortable guest suite possible for out-of-town visitors, and his responses were recently shared in their “Perfectly Outfitted Guest Room” blog post. Some of Steve’s highlights shared in the […]
It’s time to freshen up our tables – spring is here! Let’s recap the fun from our recent Spring Tea Open House~ Vintage Touches Paige Minear of The Pink Clutch mixed vintage pieces dear to her heart, plus custom monogrammed napkins by Emily McCarthy. Vintage Touches Blogger Power! Mandy and Paige Waiting on Martha‘s, Mandy Kellogg […]
This week’s Wanderlust Wednesday post is about our dreams of traveling to Scandinavia, specifically Copenhagen, to enjoy the rich heritage of design and natural beauty this country has to offer. Both Steve and Jill are huge fans of Danish design, and agree it is the perfect blend of form and function. The iconic Egg Chair is a […]
Introducing the Fouta: Originally used as a towel in the ancient Hammam spa or Turkish bath, a Fouta can be used as a bath towel, beach towel, a wrap, a throw, a runner on a table, a tablecloth, a picnic blanket, a scarf and so much more. steve mckenzie’s is excited to carry this stunning, high quality […]
This past weekend at AmericasMart was such a whirlwind for us! We were so honored to be selected to participate in their exciting “Retail Meets Design” vignette exhibition, which highlighted the talents of a fantastic group of retailers who are also designers, or vice versa. We were simply blown away by everyone’s creativity! Steve took […]
This third and final installment of our “Outdoor Living” series on the blog for steve mckenzie’s, focuses on the eating/entertaining side of outdoor living. Our previous two posts focused on outdoor furnishings and ideal outdoor textiles, so this subject should round things out pretty well. But, if you still have questions about creating the perfect […]
So, there are tons of gift guides circulating… And, sure, plenty of cool items. But we’re especially excited about this gift guide we’re sharing with you today because it’s just for the guys! If there’s any one thing we hear around this time of year it’s “what can I get my husband/father/uncle/boyfriend.” The truth is, […]
Learn tips from a pro! NMP Holiday Gift Show Nov. 8th – 10th Add something special to your gifts this year! We’ll see you soon~follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes snippets and specials too!
Twice a year, the design elite converge on Paris see what the world’s finest designers have to offer our world of interiors. This January represented the 20th anniversary of Maison & Objet and in celebration, everyone brought their best of all things pertaining to interiors. In fact, this show was so robust, Steve and Jill required a full two days […]
We’re so excited to share this month’s Tastemaker feature for the blog for steve mckenzie’s – Jennifer Boles, who, for many of you may need to introduction… She’s the classic design maven behind the wildly popular blog, “The Peak of Chic“, and has also authored two fabulous books, House Beautiful Fabrics for Your Home and In with the […]
Y’all. This month’s Tastemaker is a doozy… An interior designer whose spaces make a profound statement. When you see a room of his, you know the designer behind it – even if you can’t explain how that’s possible. He has a Rolodex of celebrity clients and is a phenomenal TV personality to boot. You may […]
We interrupt our usual design-themed posts for a bit of a personal blog… A slant on a lifestyle post if you will. A few weeks ago we moved the youngest of the McKenzie clan, Mimi, to college. She’s out of the house, and in this time of transition (not only to empty-nesters, but also from one […]
We’re feeling pretty astounded here sitting on the heels of two amazing titles awarded to steve mckenzie’s! Steve & Debbie with their ASID Silver Award A recent kitchen in a full home remodel project recently received the ASID Georgia Chapter Design Excellence Award, Residential-Kitchen, SILVER AWARD!! Steve McKenzie, along with Debbie Blumencranz of Design Galleria, […]
We’re back with another fun Tastemaker feature, and this time around, we’re featuring a shelter publication and design industry maven – Zoë Gowen! She’s a true gem of a person, and someone Steve has known since his Larson-Juhl days. We appreciate her love of art and strong Southern vernacular. We think you’ll enjoy getting to know Zoë […]
