Margaret Long Design Blog

Happy Birthday

margaretlong — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 02:15:44 +0000

This past weekend we celebrated my Daddy’s 70th birthday with a
party at my parent’s house. There is something really special about
opening up your home to others, especially since today it seems that the art of entertaining is lost.

Of course, hosting a party is always hard work and something that
can’t be glamorized. There is so much to be done to get the house
ready: Tables set, flower arrangements made, table cloths ironed and
candles lit. No matter how far in advance you plan, there are always
last minute things to be done, and truthfully you have to enjoy the
art form or it will completely overwhelm you.

Good thing I enjoy it! Mother laughed and said that it felt like old
times, since I was out in the garage flower arranging and creating
most of the night and day. Hmmm…..the Prom…..I wonder if I could
find some photos from that monstrosity me and a few friends undertook.

Despite the chance of rain, the party was flawless from the
invitations (Calliespondance), down too the paper napkins my sweet sister-in- law provided, even though she had strep throat. Even the Peonies decided
to make a full performance and bloom to perfection.

Invitation

Dining room flowers

Happy Birthday

Flowers

You be the judge

margaretlong — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 04:05:42 +0000

If you personally know me, you know that I am absolutely in love with my dog Lilly. She is my wonderful little design assistant that guides me through every decision. Only distressed by the daily UPS truck, Lilly is quite the little helper. OK, really she just sleeps all day in my lap or on her little pink bed beside my desk. What a life!

Of course, she is a member of the family and a very important one at that. So, as tribute to my little 8lb fluff ball, I started my quest to find an artist that captured my dog’s spirit without dumping out my piggy bank.

After about 2 years of searching and coming up empty handed… I found a website that boasted custom oil portraits for less. I thought why not give it a shot. The website http://www.oilportraits.com/ was a unique discovery and I am so happy with my outcome. Of course, my husband laughed and said that I made him turn in his man card, but Lilly hangs proudly in my formal living room.
So you be the judge… can you get quality portrait art work with a no name artist for less money?

The Photo

The portrait

Designed for Cooking in the South

margaretlong — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 04:26:19 +0000

This past year I was extremely honored to be in the cookbook Designed for Cooking in the South. The cookbook holds a special collection of recipes from designers belonging to the respected national organization, American Society of Interior Designers. Attached is a photo from my article that includes my selected recipe. Bon Appetit!

ADAC rising star photos

margaretlong — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:59:40 +0000

The ADAC rising star awards was such a special affair and first class event that I wanted to share a few snapshots of the evening.

Below is Nicole with the start of my transformation into night goddess. Really… Nicole can perform magic.

If you need makeup, brows or style advice in Atlanta, Nicole at Van Michaels is the ticket.

Mother posing by a tree at the Atlanta Botanical gardens

Not sure what Daddy and Annie are talking about but Liz is immersed

Another serious conversation between Jason and Magd

Annie and Daddy

The food was wonderful! Legendary events cratered and did the flower décor which was fantastic.

I also wanted to give a huge THANK YOU to Mackenzie from ADAC. She did a wonderful job with the party!

-Margaret

Rising Stars Award

margaretlong — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:14:40 +0000

Margaret Long Designs has recently been nominated as one of ADAC’s (Atlanta Decorative Arts Center) ‘rising stars’ and was selected along with other design professionals across the South East. A gala event will be tomorrow night at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. So excited and will post the details soon.
-Margaret

Spoonflower

margaretlong — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 04:11:21 +0000

I know, strange name, right? Spoonflower might have a bizarre name, but this an awesome website for all you fabric hounds out there. The site www.spoonflower.com offers a chance to make your own fabric, or buy unique fabrics created by other people. Overall, the price for this is relatively inexpensive, and the website offers all types of crafty ways to use fabric.

Below are a sample of fabrics offered.

This site gets a huge thumbs-up from this designer!

Happy New Year!!

margaretlong — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 03:00:43 +0000

Book Report

margaretlong — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 03:45:59 +0000

A new book by Betty Lou Philips promotes an exciting look into French design. On a recent trip to Boxwoods in Atlanta, a must if passing through town, I met the author and designer of the book French Impressions by chance. She was a lovely as her book.
The really cool thing about this book, besides the beautiful interiors, is that the whole hardback is just one house. I appreciated the idea of having a single book devoted to the use of just one home.

Weekend Guide

margaretlong — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 13:26:37 +0000

Just a heads up! So much to do in Atlanta this weekend!

Scotts Antique Market this weekend!

go to http://www.scottantiquemarket.com/ for more info.

-AND-

Buckhead Tour of Homes
Tour 5 fabulously decorated and one-of-a-kind million dollar homes and benefit the athletes of Special Olympics Georgia

Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, 1:00 - 5:00 p..m.
$25 entry fee * per person to tour all 5 homes

Water provided. *Entry fee is tax deductible
You may begin tour at any of the following locations:

1071 Foxcroft Road, NW
Atlanta, GA 30327

2505 Habersham Road
Atlanta, GA 30305

3418 Pinestream Road, NW
Atlanta, GA 30327 Built in 1923, called the Pink Castle

3240 Ivanhoe Drive
Atlanta, GA 30327

981 Davis Drive
Atlanta, GA 30327
Listed for $12,000,000 this home features 4 car garage, 7 bedrooms/7 baths, billard room, 2 bedroom guest house, exquisite gardens.

For more information contact Georgia Milton-Sheats at 770 414-9390 x 106 or georgia.milton-sheats@specialolympicsga.org

Presented by BEACHAM & COMPANY, REALTORS

The Best People in Atlanta Luxury Real Estate TM

Atlanta, do you know about calliespondence?

margaretlong — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 02:30:52 +0000

If you don’t know about calliespondence, then you should! Callie Burnette is a talented, local paper designer crafting specialized masterpieces for each of her clients. If you are getting married, need baby announcements, or require personalized stationary, calliespondence is a creative fit for anyone.

Callie has also joined me in the blogging world. Yea! Check out her new site http://www.calliespondence.blogspot.com/.