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  • Stephanie Andrews, chief designer and owner, has been working in the field for 9 years and believes that good design can fit with your lifestyle and doesn’t have to break your budget, especially when you creatively use what you already have.

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  • Irene Foran, mother of 2, is an associate designer with Balance Design. She finds inspiration in nature and brings its balance and organization to her design.

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  • Sarah Carpenter, design coordinator, takes great delight in bringing order to your home and life by organizing your closets, bookshelves or workspaces.

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  • John Hunt, Associate Designer, is a long-standing merchandising and design professional. He prides himself on a strong sense of style and the ability to make a cohesive statement out of the unexpected.

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  • Places to find local, original, great priced art!
    Have you ever noticed that interesting original art will totally make a room? Even if the furniture is a little shabby, or if you hardly have anything in the room, if you have some beautiful art, almost everything else works and the room is interesting. I have really taken to collecting art by my favorite local artists: Kevin Peskin, Su Daitch, Ian Nichols and my kids...
    I have also had some great luck lately in Atlanta, finding large, reasonably priced pieces at the following places:
    *Saavy Snoot:* 1187 Howell Mill Rd. Awesome designer consignments and fabulous art at every price range. I love this place for getting fresh, hip ideas for clients homes. I believe they know how to merchandise better than almost any other store in Atlanta-somehow they pull together the most diverse pieces and make them work! There is no shortage of great ideas and incredible art.
    *Art Space International: * 1192 Huff Rd. Tons of incredible artists all rent studio space and wall space in this giant art gallery. 22,000 square feet featuring over 30 local and world re-known artists. Again, huge price range and every kind of art from modern to classic to impressionism.
    *Kudzu Antiques: * Next to DeKalb Farmers Market. 2928 East Ponce De Leon. 25,000 square feet featuring over 100 dealers. An eclectic mix of antiques, art, and cool vintage stuff. This place always keeps me interested and hits every price range. I found a piece of folk art that was 3 ft. tall for $40! Mid century modern pieces can be bought on the cheap! I love it!
    *Young Blood Gallery:* 636 Highland Ave. An interesting collection of indy, hip art and accessories. Some of it is a little more hip than I am, but I can dream that I get it! Every price range and a great place to get holiday gifts.
    *Urban Cottage:* 998 Highland Ave. Urban Cottage features different local artists for paintings, pottery and wonderful hilarious note cards. If you have other cool places that you love-let me know and I will add to the list!
    Happy Hunting!
    Stephanie
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