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Traditional Meets Foreward-Thinking in Chattanooga with Southern Home Magazine

January 01, 2018 in Southern Home Magazine, AR Photography, AR Press Feature

Happy New Year!!!! We are kicking off 2018 with this fun print moment with Southern Home Magazine. On a recent trip to Chattanooga, I collaborated with designer Jason Arnold Interiors to style and shoot a home full of subtle accents and timeless statements. Beauty is in the details, as they say!

The home is full of traditional moments off set by contemporary flair. Think: a classic drum table paired with a tasseled-Moroccan stool, black leather and cane dining chairs with an acrylic pedestal, and simple pen and ink drawings tucked into thick mats and sleek gold frames. The whole space is a reminder that new and old can marry to create serenity, warmth, and intention. Intention for the New Year, Intention for The New Southern, and Intention in the home. It's very much a part of The New Southern, this thoughtful blend of traditional and contemporary, and I love seeing this dynamic translate from room to room!

As I was styling, I felt there was a need for another layer of the unexpected. I chose to fill an empty enclave with stacked firewood, placed piles of books in a large open-shelving unit, and created vignettes throughout with fresh fruit, candlesticks, and greenery. Jason's use of statement jewel tones make for beautiful photography, and I hope you enjoy.

To tour the space, pick up a copy of Southern Home Magazine!!! Xx

©AlyssaRosenheck for Southern Home Magazine and Jason Arnold Interiors with The New Southern

Alyssa Rosenheck's The New Southern Designer Spotlight with Leanne Ford Pittsburgh PA Los Angeles CA PhotoCredit © AlyssaRosenheck

The New Southern | Designer Spotlight: Jason Arnold

July 03, 2017 in The New Southern, TNS Spotlight

Interior designer Jason Arnold is distinctly Southern, born and raised in rural Mississippi, the son of an Army sergeant and a wallpaper hanger. For as long as he can remember, design has been a part of his life, and now, grown and practicing his craft on a professional level, there are nods to his Deep South upbringing all over his portfolio: sophisticated interplays of prints and patterns, formal and timeless furnishings, and family heirlooms with multi-generational stories to tell.

But it’s that sweet spot, what he calls his “minimalist phase,” that’s helping the new crop of up-and-coming designers redefine what it means to practice Southern style. “It’s historically traditional, and I’ll always love the classics, but what I enjoy is accentuating that tradition by incorporating modern elements into the space,” Arnold explains. Take, for instance, his client’s heirloom tapestries, which he floated in a white cotemporary frame. “I am seeing Southern style take a deep breath and relax a bit, while still maintaining that one-of-a-kind Southern sophistication,” he adds.

Here, get to know the man behind the designs that are redefining Southern style.

Alyssa Rosenheck: You use a lot of black and white in your portfolio. What’s your go-to paint chips?

Jason Arnold: I keep going back to Farrow & Ball’s Strong White and Pitch Black. They’re just the right shades for a hearty juxtaposition without being too stark and demanding.

AR: Words of wisdom?

JA: More than anything, I try to remember to be myself. I hate the word normal, because normal doesn't exist.

AR: Where’s your happy place?

JA: My home is the place I go to for inspiration. It's my sanctuary where I can decompress and recharge. I know they say not to mix business with pleasure, but my home is also my laboratory where I can test out ideas and stretch my limits of designing.

AR: Speaking of home, what does it mean to you?

JA: I love that the word “home” has different meaning to different people…again, “normal” doesn’t exist. For me, home is a place filled with the things that I love and a safe space that I can offer up to the people in my life that I love. My work is becoming more and more minimalist, and that encompasses my life and my designs. I’m an advocate of the notion of less is more. Sometimes home needs more editing and less square footage.

AR: What’s something that someone told you and it made all the difference?

JA: Don't get bogged down in the small things, keep your eyes straight ahead and on the big picture. When deciding to start my own firm five years ago, this piece of advice helped me to stay focused. And don't think you can do it all. Know your strengths and weaknesses, and concentrate on what you can do well then find someone to help you with areas you’re limited in.

AR: What about with design?

JA: The best advice I’ve gotten in accordance with my design is to always go with your instinct, it will never fail you. I’ve found that to ring true. Also, I like to refer to the cliché statement that opposites attract, and how this applies to design. An antique French chest may be paired with a contemporary piece of art so as to highlight the uniqueness of each piece. The key to mixing styles is a well edited eye.

Alyssa Rosenheck's Then New Southern Inspirational Quote from Jason Arnold

AR: Fill in the blank, “My momma always said…”

JA: Just tell the truth.

AR: Best housewarming gift?

JA: I always take a coffee table book. They’re beautiful and usable, and a person can never have too many. Anything by Darryl Carter is a good pick for industry folks. He’s the epitome of "The New Southern” for me. And the store Color is also a go-to for fun and interesting gifts, and if you need something from the South, White's Mercantile in Nashville is a good place to start.

AR: Speaking of color, what’s the greatest combination that’s ever existed?

JA: Without question, it would be black, white, and camel.

Alyssa Rosenheck's The New Southern Designer Spotlight | Jason Arnold, Farrow and Ball, Darryl Carter, Color, and Whites Mercantile

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AR: Tell us something a stranger wouldn’t know.

JA: I only baby talk to one person, my dog, Ace.

AR: What’s on the horizon for you?

JA: I’m currently taking my love of antiques, and just beautiful things in general, and expanding my business into a Nashville gallery to showcase all the things I love.

Architectural Digest Bathroom Before + After

July 15, 2016 in Interiors, Market Finds, Photo Branding, Projects, Architectural Digest, Home Tour, Renovation, Tennessee Homes, BlackWhite

Renovations are hard and time consuming. They can also be very expensive. I am excited to share a more in depth look from this bathroom renovation with the talented Jason Arnold Interiors and Architectural Digest. To take a closer look on how to update an old fashioned bath with a modern look, head over to Architectural Digest now!! Xx

©AlyssaRosenheck with Jason Arnold Interiors for Architectural Digest

At Home with Rue Magazine, The Home Edit & My Office Closet Xx

May 10, 2016 in Interiors, Market Finds, Photo Branding, Projects, AR Interviews, Tennessee Homes, Rue Magazine, Neutral Color Palette, BlackWhite

Spring has sprung in the South and spring cleaning is officially underway my Household!! I invited my very talented friends and the organizational duo, The Home Edit, to help me tackle my office closet and whip it into shape. Let me tell you, they did just that and exceeded my expectations!! We laughed, we talked shop and then they kindly kicked me out of the office and went to town! We are sharing their very valuable tips and tricks on how you at home can do the same with Rue Magazine today!! I also wanted to say a very special THANK YOU to one of my dear friends, Jason Arnold Interiors, for helping accessorize my office. I hope you enjoy these valuable resources HERE and we love you Rue Magazine Xx - AR