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Photograph by Kimberly Evans
“As an interior designer and buyer with Mathews Furniture + Design, I’m fortunate to travel the world: Paris, London, New York, Asia, the Middle East. This exposure inspires me to mix different styles. I adore combining classic richness with something exotic and bold. Fashion is also a big influence on my work. I just love Lee Jofa’s newest Oscar de la Renta collection. It’s modern, elegant, and chic, but it also has a little island flair that hints at Oscar’s native Dominican Republic. I want to wear this room! Finally, my longtime design mentor, Don Easterling, has taught me to appreciate the versatility of blue-and-white Chinese porcelain. Even a little bit of blue and white elevates any space.” —Nina Nash
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Nash was drawn to the indigo of this hand-carved Baule tribal mask that depicts the face of the moon.
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Gilded cannabis leaf by Tommy Mitchell.
Photograph by Ryan Hayslip
The folk art zebra by Outpost Original was handmade by beaders in South Africa.
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Nash found this necklace at Scott Antique Markets. Natural stones, gems, and crystals radiate energy, she says.
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This reproduction ginger jar looks like an antique but costs a fraction of the price.
Photograph courtesy of Baker Furniture at Mathews Furniture + Design
This braided swivel lounge chair was designed by Nash’s friend Laura Kirar for McGuire.
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“Burma” in indigo by Sister Parish Design, Travis & Company.
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Nash finds inspiration in coffee table books about travel and design. “I’m always at book signings.”
Photograph courtesy of Visual Comfort at Mathews Furniture + Design
Clemente table lamp in hand-rubbed antique brass, Visual Comfort.
Photograph by Ryan Hayslip
RedBank hand-made tile from Waterworks adds an organic yet modern touch.
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This Addison Weeks brass and lapis box is like jewelry for a room.
Resources
Oscar de la Renta fabrics for Lee Jofa, ADAC leejofa.com; “Berber” in camel/onyx, “Caravan” in indigo, “Grand Tartar” in red/navy, “Makassar” in green. Bunched fabric “Hollyhock” in jet by Clay McLaurin Studio, claymclaurin.com. Grasscloth “Maldives Weaves” in “Island Vibes,” Phillip Jeffries, ADAC, phillipjeffries.com. Necklace and Greek dish Designer’s own. Unless otherwise specified, other products are available through Mathews Furniture + Design, mathewsfurniture.com, including calligraphy brush with ivory; Ethiopian Highlands by Lizzy Manola, Assouline Publishing; black-and-white bowl, Cubisme Collection, L’Objet.
This article originally appeared in our Fall 2017 issue of Atlanta Magazine’s HOME.
