tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post4846340043894860832..comments2024-03-06T09:44:19.109-05:00Comments on Things That Inspire: On the market: a Bobby McAlpine house in AtlantaThings That Inspirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04405995431610377305noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-86792055559575605892012-07-12T09:14:23.776-04:002012-07-12T09:14:23.776-04:00Holly I am thrilled to see this home, I cannot tha...Holly I am thrilled to see this home, I cannot thank you enough for sharing. McAlpine's designs are amazing and of course Melanie does it up exquisitely always! There are items too many to start mentioning that I love; and agree with you on the unique lighting.<br /><br />xoxo<br />Karena<br />Art by KarenaKarenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-37163883736255784712012-07-05T06:45:59.673-04:002012-07-05T06:45:59.673-04:00Yep! So artsy, right? Very inspiring to live in an...Yep! So artsy, right? Very inspiring to live in and to look at:)1suertesalv1http://londondatingsites.sosblog.fr/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-28635162075907086832012-07-04T19:53:49.726-04:002012-07-04T19:53:49.726-04:00i was spellbound through out your tour, mcalpine h...i was spellbound through out your tour, mcalpine has been my favorite architect for years. this home clearly illustrates his thought process and talents. the exterior is equally lovely as is the landscape, and least of which is melanie's artistry. a wonderful collaboration!<br />cheers<br />debra<br /><br />thank you holly for stopping by my blog, it thrilled me to no end!debra @ 5th and statehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18039580956294327582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-15216850762077634792012-07-04T12:33:30.068-04:002012-07-04T12:33:30.068-04:00Wonderful tour!! LOVE those windows in the great r...Wonderful tour!! LOVE those windows in the great room!!quintessencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14484326999396839391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-48369421826918313012012-07-03T17:04:01.967-04:002012-07-03T17:04:01.967-04:00What is not to love about this home - the quatrefo...What is not to love about this home - the quatrefoil window in the kitchen is amazing! May just have to make a detour next week on the way to the Mart... Happy 4th!<br />xxoo<br />CarolynThe Buzz Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08338886753209532597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-66680026223332000872012-07-03T14:23:15.702-04:002012-07-03T14:23:15.702-04:00Love the exterior of the home. I can't say th...Love the exterior of the home. I can't say the same about the interior...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-74531547535306729232012-07-03T12:37:41.755-04:002012-07-03T12:37:41.755-04:00I really don't get McAlpine's work. The h...I really don't get McAlpine's work. The home has some beautiful architectural features on the one hand, but also has a minimalist look at the same time. Note the excessively small moldings and short doors given the ceiling heights. The floor plan looks awkward and the overall scheme looks cold and soulless. Given how lovely the exterior was, the interior was truly disappointing both Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-54116686133581556182012-07-03T08:33:03.829-04:002012-07-03T08:33:03.829-04:00I can't look through my copy of Bobby's bo...I can't look through my copy of Bobby's book enough, Holly!<br />This post is stunning, as always. Bobby just knows how to create beauty in every setting. I love his work.<br />Someone lucky will move into this comfortable and spectacular home.<br />Thank you for sharing.<br />Happy 4th!<br />Teresa<br />xoxoTeresa Hatfield ~ Splendid Sasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08117805878140453338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-84259295909014350182012-07-03T08:10:58.596-04:002012-07-03T08:10:58.596-04:00This house is simply breathtaking! Every detail, p...This house is simply breathtaking! Every detail, perfection (as is your description!) That great room/dining room combo is brilliant, ditto those amazing windows! In a word: WOW~Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11519235927578584348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-52402747045073710542012-07-03T07:45:30.868-04:002012-07-03T07:45:30.868-04:00Very nice.....love that they used REAL stucco (pet...Very nice.....love that they used REAL stucco (pet peeve is the fake stuff which can be spotted a mile away) lots of nice detailing. Sounds like a fun evening! Happy July 4th Holly!The enchanted homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417949320717832732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-54442326411365222642012-07-02T23:06:24.850-04:002012-07-02T23:06:24.850-04:00thank you for sharing this gem. i am taking away s...thank you for sharing this gem. i am taking away so much inspiration and truly my senses are filled up.<br /><br />smiles to you.<br /><br />michelemichelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04147970920141315262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-46587828195777242312012-07-02T19:12:57.240-04:002012-07-02T19:12:57.240-04:00Yes! Melanie is married to Stan Benecki, so I thin...Yes! Melanie is married to Stan Benecki, so I think that is their way of life - build a gorgeous home, then sell it! I got the impression that Melanie wanted to stay in this one, though.<br /><br />HollyThings That Inspirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04405995431610377305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-33363841278038111952012-07-02T18:57:36.307-04:002012-07-02T18:57:36.307-04:00so wait - that's melanie's own house? gorg...so wait - that's melanie's own house? gorgeous! that quote about the small, short ceilinged entry way leading to an open tall space -is what saladino says exactly. i loved that bobby has the same idea as his. i love that theory.cotedetexashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06421509668956556785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-47811989951395691692012-07-02T16:49:08.626-04:002012-07-02T16:49:08.626-04:00Thanks for the post on one of our new projects. We...Thanks for the post on one of our new projects. We're so glad you enjoyed the tour!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-66931301060695754692012-07-02T15:31:20.570-04:002012-07-02T15:31:20.570-04:00Hi, Holly - That quatrefoil kitchen window was mea...Hi, Holly - That quatrefoil kitchen window was meant for you ;) <br /><br />A very, very special home! I really admire and love the work of Bobby McAlpine. I've spent many hours enjoying his book. Thanks for sharing this with us. It is superb as I expected.<br /><br />Cheers from DC!<br />LoiWoodside Parkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13981644571968878448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-24641266498011866272012-07-02T12:37:11.388-04:002012-07-02T12:37:11.388-04:00I have missed you. I'm so glad you are again ...I have missed you. I'm so glad you are again posting more regularly. Your blog posts are always so beautiful and informative. This house is stunning. When will we see pictures of your new home. I've been looking forward to seeing your collaboration with Suzanne Kasler - my favorite designer. Please, please sometime soon.lNancynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-71484430570403647082012-07-02T11:12:19.019-04:002012-07-02T11:12:19.019-04:00A great home. I think my favorite aspect is the r...A great home. I think my favorite aspect is the rear elevation. So many details throughout that really make it a showplace.Our French Inspired Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07315204176168596096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-43721670507679429422012-07-02T11:11:04.983-04:002012-07-02T11:11:04.983-04:00Hello Holly!
How are you doing? It was so nice he...Hello Holly!<br /><br />How are you doing? It was so nice hearing from you. Thank you for stopping by! I've been very busy with the kids and work, but I love to come here and dream with your posts. I'm always here, but sometimes I have my baby in my arms and it's hard to leave comments. <br /><br /><br />I adore this house. That kitchen, the window and the marble surrounding.... Luciane at HomeBunch.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09244771681186762053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-46541972598877530812012-07-02T10:59:51.997-04:002012-07-02T10:59:51.997-04:00What a spectacular home! Bobby McAlpine is absolu...What a spectacular home! Bobby McAlpine is absolutely incredible, and it was such a delight to "walk through" this beautiful home he designed. Thank you so much for sharing it with us!traci zeller designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06419672530384578167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-36896970250691272762012-07-02T10:42:53.256-04:002012-07-02T10:42:53.256-04:00What a feast for the eyes!!! Thank you, Holly! I...What a feast for the eyes!!! Thank you, Holly! It's hard to choose a favorite room, but the master suite and pool/outdoor rooms are amazing in their simplicity and elegance. I just love to see how art is displayed in this incredible home, too.Holly Irwin Fine Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15406457941389798182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-14007003576385365622012-07-02T10:09:31.150-04:002012-07-02T10:09:31.150-04:00for a long, long, loooooong time this is the first...for a long, long, loooooong time this is the first house i had a pleasure to look into. gorgeous design, clean and sofisticated, at the same time so cozy and living friendly, without stupid vigniettes" and displays of "art" made in china. BEAUTIFUL.........Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-42079668413737145342012-07-02T09:50:57.475-04:002012-07-02T09:50:57.475-04:00What a treat especially since you have actually to...What a treat especially since you have actually toured the home. Bobby McAlpine is such an amazing talent.cindyhttp://roughluxeperspective.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-81948306793195490292012-07-02T09:50:11.126-04:002012-07-02T09:50:11.126-04:00Bobby McAlpine is a favorite and seeing this house...Bobby McAlpine is a favorite and seeing this house reinforces that love. The master bedroom is so serene and beautiful and the outdoor areas...perfection!!designchichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11814501245552660696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-26586334424908474982012-07-02T09:49:59.484-04:002012-07-02T09:49:59.484-04:00I have had the opportunity to have been in this go...I have had the opportunity to have been in this gorgeous home. When my nomination for Melanie was chosen as one of the 10 NewTrad 2012 winners for Traditional Home Magazine, I was invited to their home to have my picture taken for the publication. The pictures from the brochure can't capture the full spectrum of the home's beauty and style. The architecture is so spectacular.....Patty Day @Pattys Epiphanieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16799422773155306732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-5065257478338067352012-07-02T09:44:24.499-04:002012-07-02T09:44:24.499-04:00Thanks for sharing this JEWEL property! Made my d...Thanks for sharing this JEWEL property! Made my day!Franknoreply@blogger.com