City Spotlight

Named after England’s own Queen Charlotte who was a great patron of the arts and lover of botany, the city’s appreciation of aesthetically mindful living can be traced back to it’s beginnings.

In Charlotte’s second volume, local editor Hobby has used her enthusiasm for the innovative, unique talents in her city to fill the pages of the guide. The businesses she’s scouted reflect the Southern charm and creativity that exists in this fun spot. Be sure to check out the guide in full, and to read Hobby’s blog for detailed stories, event announcements, and other musings on the growing TSG network.

A particularly fun highlight in Volume 2: Circa Antiques’ wonderful new book The Welcoming House: The Art of Living Graciously. Featured today on Charlotte’s TSG blog, the beautiful tome from Rizzoli features the elegant spaces from Circa Interior’s growing portfolio. Founded by designer’s Jane Schwab and Cindy Smith, the firm has continued to create stylish, cultivated interiors that mix unique antique wares with sophisticated upholstery.

If you’re in the Charlotte area, you can buy a personalized copy of the book at:

Circa Antiques
2321 Crescent Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28207
tel: 704.332.1668

(Images via Circa Interiors)

February 7, 2013 marks the opening night of the Nashville Antiques and Garden Show, held at the Nashville Convention Center. This is the largest show in the country that brings together gardens and antiques and is a proven success: the Nashville Antiques and Garden Show is in its 23rd year. 150 booths containing the best in antiques and horticulture will be on display February 8-10, not to mention the beautiful display gardens interspersed throughout.

The show brings together renowned experts in antiques, gardening, the various fields of design, and art to Nashville. The show is dedicated this year to the great Albert Hadley and the honorary chairperson is Bunny Williams.

The Scout Guide is proud to introduce the many featured businesses in The Scout Guide Nashville who are participants, benefactors, and underwriters and help make this show so fabulous!

Page Duke- Landscape Architects

Garden Variety Designs

Alcott Interiors… Don’t miss Jeff’s Fine Rugs (Pictured above), placed throughout the Show!

Stop by Digs Interiors to catch Chairperson Bunny Williams’ line of lamps, BeeLine Home. (And pick up a Scout Guide Nashville while you’re there!).

For more information, visit their website.

Have fun!

Click here to see The Scout Guide Nashville. Click here to read The Scout Guide Nashville blog.

We’re excited to showcase The Scout Guide Birmingham’s Tammy Connor. She recently redesigned a historic Atlanta home with the help of soon-to-debut The Scout Guide Atlanta’s architect Pak Heydt. These gorgeous photos were taken by TSG Atlanta’s own photographer, Erica George Dines. Check out this house and the great work of so many from the pages of our city guides!

Check out Tammy Connor’s website here. Can’t wait for the launch of The Scout Guide Atlanta in late February 2013!