steve mckenzie's, Author at McKenzie Interior Design – Page 2 of 41

May 29, 2023

Since first opening their doors in September of 2012, the interiors and lifestyle store, steve mckenzie’s has grown to include custom textiles, fine art, and full-scale interior design business, as well as the sole Grange furniture representative for the Southeast, along with O & G Studio, The Old Wood Co., and many boutique fabric lines too. Of course, you’ll find a delightful curation of tabletop, gifts, stationery, jewelry and more. steve mckenzie’s showroom, located at 999 Brady Avenue NW. Atlanta, boasts a fabulous art studio, where store co-owner (along with wife, Jill) and namesake, Steve McKenzie, continues his passion, creating unique fine art. In addition to the art studio, this larger showroom also houses McKenzie Interior Design where the Steve and the team work on residential and commercial spaces. Steve and Jill, along with shop dog, Duke, welcome shoppers and clients alike to their location, with regular business hours Monday-Friday 10am to 5pm and Saturday 10am to 4pm. Large but oddly trapezoid shaped island looks like it would be great but…it wasn’t! The flow is pretty good on this side. Opposite the island and there was a dance floor of empty space in-between! Inviting and invigorated kitchen island |photo by Christina Wedge Photography Not only updated but added storage and warming drawer. Love that furniture leg detail! |
photo by Christina Wedge Photography Eating area view of kitchen | photography by Christina Wedge Photography Celebrations still happen!

I may have mentioned that our son and his wife are expecting their first child in June, a little girl. Right away, my daughters and I started planning a ladies-only celebration baby shower for March to celebrate this blessed event. Well, we all know that life came to a screeching, shelter in place halt in early March. The invitations were mailed, personalized cups and napkins and dreamy candles ordered but off course we cancelled it, keeping everyone safe and at home.

As the baby shower date approached, we decided to go ahead and set the table, making it special for the new mama-to-be via photos. For a refresher, here’s a quick party planning breakdown of what we used and why. First Creative Candles Barely Blush votives were the building block for the color scheme and celebration.

Barely Blush votive candles from Creative Candles – hand-dipped, dripless, smokeless, unscented Celebration planning details
Sequins and Lipstick personalized cups and napkins | Creative Candles votive and ball candles |Ikea votive holder | Blabla Kids Josephine the elephant |Wedgwood Edme dishes | Target bed cover as tablecloth

This soft pink and mossy green palette paired beautifully with our Wedgwood Edme dishes. This is pretty pink quilt made a perfect table cloth backdrop for the candle lit setting of sweet nibbles and drinks. Get creative next time you set the table. Is there a vibrant scarf or shawl you can use on the table? Fresh flowers always add to the table too.

So many napkin colors available with Sequins and Lipstick! Virtual celebration with McKenzie Design and family

It’s not the same, we know. But we are making the best of these days at home, finding ways to celebrate the big, and the little, things. Let us know what you are celebrating via email, tag us on Instagram and we’ll see you soon.

All photos by McKenzie Design.

Love spotting Steve’s art in their Instagram feed Zenith II by Steve McKenzie Parallel by Steve McKenzie Entry to Thomasville Antiques Show by Steve McKenzie Exploring downtown on our weekend trip to Thomasville Stately architecture of this magnificent Georgia Belle Jill and Steve McKenzie outside Pebble Hill Plantation Who can resist the taxidermy store? https://www.cowtan.comSteve adding the final floral touches with simple magnolia branches.

Steve and I recently reviewed our calendars, looking ahead to the balance of Q1 and the opportunities in Q2. My eyes lit up at the Influencers of Midlife Conference, marked with colorful stars and underlines. It’s happening March 26 – 29 at the Hotel at Avalon, headed up by my dear friend, interior designer, over 50 fashion maven, Robin LaMonte. Steve wondered aloud and asked me why all the happy symbols (literally, in my journal)?

Grandparents, Steve and Jill enjoying the view at La Fortezza Italy Renew, recharge and replenish!

Hanging out with like-minded women for a whole weekend! Women who are life-learners, hard workers, active, and eager to share, and know where I’m coming from. My kind of peeps…
Learning from these women, everything from wellness to fashion tips to business advice. Midlife is a pivotal transitional point in our lives, many of us experience a spiritual and emotional renaissance.
I see myself through a different lens with these ladies. So much potential!
Sharing in a spirit of growth, support and kindness to each other and ourselves.

Speakers from all over the US Jill McKenzie with Influencer of Midlife Founder, Robin LaMonte at the Design Influencers Conference

We’re in charge of what we do the rest of our lives. Invest in yourself at the Influencers of Midlife Conference this March!

Click here for ticket information. Hope to see you there~

Gallery wall in our living room as seen in Atlanta magazine HOME. Photo credit: Anthony Masterson Photography Cirque by Steve McKenzie which will be at Spotlight on Art Jill with a favorite painting by Elias Rivera. Photo Credit: CatMax Photography Our collection of over 40 vintage turkeys sets the mood for November Coffee makes the world go round. Big swig of caffeine at The Southern C Summit in Charleston. Pops of orange in the McKenzie kitchen. Photo credit: Anthony Masterson Deliciously rich aroma fills the kitchen as the cold brew steeps. For sure! Photo credit Kalyn Johnson of Effie’s Papers Steve McKenzie designs a soothing bed for Peacock Alley Cozy cocoon from the daily grind Steve created a soothing oasis for a restful sleep. Original art by Steve McKenzie Steve created the outer corner monogram for the Grand Euro shams. Steve and his signature monogram A layered bed with a mix of comfort, calm and sophistication Delightful dahlias American Leather Comfort Sleeper Sofa at Verde Home