The South is filled with treasures that are reminiscent of a time gone by.  Among the wrought iron and whitewashed walls, many of those treasures can be found at Atchison Home.  This spring as I drove under the canopy of live oak trees covering the road, it seemed I’d come home when I turned into the drive at Atchison Home.  In a sense I had come home, because I lived in the Mobile area many years ago.  Their red brick building covered with vines brought back the memories of southern elegance and felt very comfortable.

When I walked in, it felt as if a kindred spirit created the combinations of beautiful furnishings for sale in their store.  Their appreciation for “slight imperfection” resonated with me, because that’s part of what attracts me to the antiques that I photograph.  There’s something in the beauty of aging cabinetry and distressed paint that strikes a chord, or as Atchison puts it, the “roughly refined”.

It’s not just worn paint and rough edges at Atchison, they’ve combined these treasures with sleek designs, cool white linen, glass, mirrors, metal, and modern art, all in a context of sophistication that creates a calm environment and a sense of quality.

I’m honored to be a part of the unique selections of abstract art at Atchison Home.  Extending like the vines on the outside of their building, Atchison’s aesthetic goes beyond the Mason Dixon line.  It’s far reaching and would be pleasing in a loft in any city, at the shore, the desert or sitting on a porch in one of their comfortable chairs sipping a mint julep.  Enjoy browsing the soothing selections at Atchison Home.