Make a splash: the backyard pool

by bto dwelling | May 26, 2016 | Design

As the weather turns warmer, our thoughts turn to summer and the backyard pool.  More than just an afterthought, today’s pool is a true extension of the home, an outdoor retreat for playing, entertaining, or simply relaxing on a sunny afternoon.  That turquoise water is beckoning, and we can’t wait to jump in!                         Happy Summer from bto dwelling!... read more

bto dwelling: Taking Design….Beyond the Ordinary

by bto dwelling | May 3, 2016 | Design

Off to the Races! The Kentucky Derby is just a few days away, so of course that’s got us thinking…..about hats!  Hats are all about personal expression.  Bold or classic, bohemian or contemporary, hats can take an outfit from the ordinary to the sublime.   In the same way, the “hats” of interior design — a fabulous painting, a statement light fixture,  a brightly colored sofa — can transform a room in an instant.  So put on your Sunday best, mix up a mint julep and enjoy a peek at Kentucky Derby style.                                     OFF TO THE RACES bto dwelling... read more

Springtime in the South – bto dwelling

by bto dwelling | Mar 21, 2016 | Design

You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep the Spring from coming.” –Pablo Neruda Springtime in the South Nothing says springtime in the South like blooming dogwoods, sweet tea, The Masters and cool mornings followed by warm afternoons. Spring is a time for new beginnings.  Whether with a set of crisp, new linens,  or an old piece made new again with playful fabric, we at bto dwelling believe in embracing the freshness  of Spring. We welcome spring in the South and the happiness that comes with it…ENJOY.             bto dwelling COLLEEN PRICE... read more

Meeting Textile Designer Maki Yamamoto – couture-inspired textiles

by bto dwelling | Mar 4, 2016 | Design

Last week in New York City, bto dwelling’s owner Colleen Price had the extraordinary opportunity to meet with world renowned textile designer Maki Yamamoto. Her firm’s sophisticated textiles are used in residential and commercial designs. Whether to enhance the vision of an interior designer, or to bring stunning impact to theatrical productions, visual merchandising, or celebrity events, Maki Yamamoto’s textiles deliver innovation, style, and luxury. Many of Maki’s designs have become signature to her clients’ designs in commercial application including Chanel (in collaboration with architect Peter Marino), Guerlain Paris (also with Peter Marino), Elie Tahari, Hyatt and the National Design Awards Gala. I am pleased to share with you a few photographs of her work for these clients, as well as some of the pictures I was able to capture in my short time with her. It was a pleasure to meet Maki and see firsthand the incredible designs that are so unique to her style. Stayed tuned Atlanta—we may see Maki Yamamoto’s textiles offered in Atlanta in the future. http://www.maki-yamamoto.com/home.html       bto dwelling COLLEEN PRICE... read more