Baked Brie With Raspberry Preserves

Baked Brie With Raspberry Preserves Keep vacation guests satisfied while they wait for dinner to begin with this warm appetizer. Baked Brie consistently succeeds, but its preparation couldn't be easier. Get the recipe.



Creamy Lump Crab Dip Fold creamy mascarpone cheese using large chunks of crabmeat and candy corn, then bake together till bubbly and sexy. Serve with toasted crostinis. Get the recipe.



Pesto Tomato Bruschetta This traditional Italian newcomer is as simple to create as it is filling and hearty. Get the recipe.



Shrimp Cocktail Always a favorite, the shrimp cocktail is a fast and easy appetizer. Pair the fish with its perfect match: horseradish cocktail sauce. Get the recipe.



Crostini With Herbed Cream Cheese This simple, rustic appetizer is a terrific way to get any holiday or fall gathering began. The tastes are a little sweet and a little savory, and the textures shine with toasted bread, crunchy nuts and a tasty creamy topping. Get the recipe.



Goat Cheese Quesadillas Combine goat cheese with guava jam to get a tasty creation that may be made in minutes. Get the recipe.



Prosciutto-Wrapped Figs Stuffed with Stilton Cheese Simple to make, yet always a significant crowd-pleaser. The figs are cooked in port wine for added flavor, then stuffed with cheese and wrapped with prosciutto for a savory mix. Get the recipe.



Black Truffle Artichoke Dip Black truffle paste (available in gourmet shops or online) provides a decadent touch into your party favorite. Get the recipe.



Pistachio Soup This spiced winter soup may be served warm or at room temperature. For an open house or cocktail party, serve petite portions in shot glasses or tiny mugs. Get the recipe.



Keftethakia Cocktail Meatballs These Greek-inspired meatballs can be made in advance and reheated. Perfect for a party. Get the recipe.



Creamy Smoked Salmon Roll This appetizer version of the traditional salmon and cream cheese breakfast combination can be made up to 2 days beforehand for super-easy party preparation. Get the recipe.



Blackened Tuna Bites Crisp cucumber pieces take the place of crackers within this sushi-inspired, bite-sized party appetizer. Get the recipe.



Carrot-Ginger Soup Shooters This hot, vegetarian carrot-ginger soup can be served hot or at room temperature. Spoon servings into shot glasses for the ideal part. Get the recipe.



Watermelon-Mint Skewers Straightforward, fresh watermelon and feta appetizers flavored with red wine vinegar and mint set perfectly with sweet champagne. Get the recipe.



Green Salad With Blood Oranges, Almonds and Dates Pefect for sit-down holiday meals, in-season blood sugars deliver unexpected color to this simple salad. Get the recipe



Chocolate-Caramel Kettle Chips Super-crunchy, salty, kettle-fried potato chips are the perfect canvas for the addition of chocolate and sweetness. A thin layer of caramel and chopped nuts makes this processor satisfy all your cravings at once. Get the recipe.



Smoked Gouda and Herb Puffs These bite-sized chunks of smoked, cheesy, herby goodness are the perfect appetizer for a dinner celebration. Just be careful -- they're so addictive that it is impossible to eat only one or two (or three)! Get the recipe.



Oysters Rockefeller This classic vacation appetizer is deceptively simple to create. We got the Jekyll Island Club Hotel in Jekyll Island, Ga., to share its favorite Edition. Get the recipe.



Date and Goat Cheese Bruschetta Sweet sweet and dates goat cheese taste much better together. Mix up the citrusy date topping a couple of days prior to your party, then assemble just before guests arrive. Get the recipe.



Salmon Lollipops Three ingredients are all you have to make those party-perfect appetizers. Simply cover balls of cream cheese and sprinkle with chives to create irresistible and savory hand-held treats. Get the recipe.



Maple-Nut Popcorn The sweet-and-spicy snack combination is seriously addictive. Place bowls of this nutty mix around your holiday party and watch it vanish. Get the recipe.



Spicy Shrimp Toast These decadent, bite-sized shrimp toasts are crisp, super flavorful and bursting with taste. Coupled with the sweet chile sauce, this is the perfect cocktail party appetizer. Get the recipe.



Salmon Tartare in Wonton Cups Cool and crisp, this milder holiday appetizer is the perfect foil to the season's richer offerings. Utilize a mini-muffin pan to make those wonton cups then fill with chopped salmon and cucumbers in a spicy sauce. Get the recipe.



Mini Quiche Florentine The classic combination of spinach and Swiss cheese paired with all the fresh thyme and Parmesan make these bite-sized quiches an immediate hit with even the pickiest eaters. Get the recipe.



Taleggio and Apple Crostini A few high-quality ingredients really shine atop crisp crostini. Try creamy taleggio cheese paired with apples, thyme and honey -- easy and delicious. Get the recipe.

Easy Ambiance

Easy Ambiance Airy and intimate, this master retreat boasts amazing floor-to-ceiling windows, decked in smoky grey curtains. Contain similar window treatments in your bedroom to arm yourself with hands over how much, or little, sunlight enters your distance.



Four-Post focus This sun-washed master suite functions as a reminder that minimalism pays off. Big time. Recreate this space by choosing bright-white walls and linens to accentuate the natural grain of rich, wooden decor.



Black Boudoir Inky black partitions envelope this master bedroom in heat and intimacy. Our tip? Pair this chic shade with white trim, white bedding and blond hardwood floors for stylish contrast.



Blushing from the Bedroom Blush-beige walls and mirrored nightstands set the stage for its glamorous, gold art above the show-stopping tufted headboard. The elements work together to create an area that's equal parts sweet and sophisticated -- the ultimate spot to snuggle-up at nighttime.



Traditional Elegance It's simple to envision a classic romance at play here, yes? Luxurious upholstery, gilded accents and abundant wood serve this master bedroom well. A textured, olive background adds attention to the layout and generates coziness within an otherwise grand area.



Delight in the Drama A bright, white-leather channel headboard turns heads. The trendy style pops from the deep, yummy chocolate walls of this master suite. Oh, please, join us actively swooning through the chic, cool-blue cushions, pink posies and the collection of soaked, turquoise stools at the base of the mattress.



Cuddling on the Coast We have yet to find a design element that embodies romance like a dramatic, draped canopy bed. This airy bedroom mixes casual and elegant components for a space that's accessible, yet completely special.



Faux Fur Fiery Red The fluffy faux-fur and cherry-red throw blankets exude a clean color in this otherwise cool, neutral master bedroom. Crisp linens and a statement pillow appear inviting from the profound, charcoal bedframe and nightstand.



Timeless Tufted A curvy seat with elaborate carvings brings a traditional touch to this elegant and timeless master bedroom. Swing-arm light fixtures flank the dark green tufted headboard, which makes a dramatic statement against the white wall that is black.



Create Contrast Bold, black French doors provide unexpected edge with this airy ivory and blue bedroom. Too many pastels and whites at a room could result in a room that feels more suitable for children. Adding subtle, dark contrasts to white-washed design will ensure a feeling of sophistication in almost any area.



Dark and Dreamy Recreate this modern design by selecting a navy hue paint for the walls. Accessorize the bed with layers of black, cream and grey in beachy, bohemian patterns. Warm things up with blonde wood, traces of gold and natural textures throughout.



Color Crush This expansive bed serves as a stylish spot for deep sleep and coquettish conversations. The feminine mauve-trimmed linens pop from the rocky, hunter-green walls. A dreamy, creamy headboard and matching curtains serve softness and arrange into the space.



California Dreaming Why don't you live large? Take from the views of downtown Los Angeles from under this dreamy, shiny gold decoration bed. A herringbone statement wall, created from reclaimed timber, accentuates the glamourous framework and snowy linens. Recreate the Hollywood look at house with abundant wood, stone tones and gold accents.



50 Shade of Stunning Maintain the color palette easy and sweet with diverse shades of grey throughout. Recreate this layout's effortless love using a super-soft fur throw, piled pillows for metallic and two gold mood light.



Lovely in Lavender Lavender comes off as a richer, more luxurious color of gray in this luxury master bedroom. The room's spacious and airy texture is improved by the announcement bubble chandelier and soft layers of pale hues.



Energized Accent Wall Colour in the sack? Why not? Vibrant green shiplap produces a happy, built-in headboard within this casual Vermont master retreat. Combine the carrot color with blue and use warm wood and iron particulars for a similar appearance at home.



Burning Love Barnwood flows from the ceiling into the wall supporting the modern canopy bed, creating a warm, rustic background to the master bedroom. Across from the bed is a stacked stone fireplace with an oversize wood mantel, the ideal focus. A cream flokati rug adds lightness and softness underfoot.



Delicate Dreams A fairly peach headboard pairs well with creamy covers, blonde end tables and gentle white walls. The delicate particulars of this vintage art and fitting little lamps evoke timeless (and romantic) appeal in the area.



Scandinavian Escape Soaring ceilings, covered in beadboard and painted white, catch the farmhouse soul in this master retreat. Floaty, white drapes cascade in the canopy bed, including a flirty touch and boosting the light, open atmosphere of the space. An elegant aubergine quilt along with an oatmeal carpet add depth to the design.

Home Exterior

Home Exterior Located in Buckhead, the 2014 ASO Decorators' Show House was staged in Atlanta's "Pink Palace," that was designed by Neel Reid and Philip Shutze from the 1920s.



Timothy Corrigan Timothy Corrigan made the family living area. With offices in Los Angeles and Paris, his distinctive design philosophy adopts cozy elegance. His recovery jobs and interiors have been featured in Elle Decor, the New York Times, Town and Country, Veranda and House Beautiful.



Michael Habachy The loggia/living area was executed by one of Atlanta's top interior designers, Michael Habachy of Habachy Designs.



Bob Brown The solarium was produced by Robert Brown Interior Design. They recently finished interiors for the Ritz-Carlton Residences in Atlanta, the Phoenix on Peachtree, the Cloister in Sea Island, and Assorted high-end residential jobs across the nation.



Bob Brown



Matthew Quinn Kitchen expert Matthew Quinn of Design Galleria in Atlanta continues to be showcased in Metropolitan Home, Veranda, Cottage Living, Robb Report Luxury Home, Conventional House, Southern Accents and Renovation Style.



Matthew Quinn



Melanie Turner The dining room is by Melanie Turner of Melanie Turner Interiors. Turner's insides feature a blend of fresh lines, found objects, fine antiques, and custom-designed furniture with an emphasis on understated elegance.



Barbara Westbrook The Grand Salon was designed by Barbara Westbrook of Westbrook Interiors. She finds inspiration from the words of CoCo Chanel: Luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it is not luxury.



Barbara Westbrook



John Oetgen The morning room was created by John Oetgen of Oetgen Design Inc.. His work has been featured in House and Garden, House Beautiful, Elle Decor, W, Better Homes and Gardens, Interior Design, Southern Accents, Veranda, Atlanta, Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles and Esquire.



John Oetgen



Janice Palmer The guest escape terrace was designed by Janice Palmer of Palmer Design Group. For her layouts Palmer marries California elegance with design that is advanced.



Janice Palmer



Kellie Griffin Donnelly The grand staircase was designed by Kellie Griffin Donnelly of Kellie Griffin Interiors of Atlanta.



Loren Audrey Taylor The household staircase was designed by Loren Audrey Taylor of Anna Abrams Design.



Michael Smith Boyd The top hallway was created by Atlanta designer Michael Smith Boyd, whose designs are often influenced by time spent in New Orleans and Manhattan.



Traci Rhoads The master bedroom has been created by Traci Rhoads of Traci Rhoads Interiors in Atlanta.



James Farmer James Farmer, who is a jack-of-all-trades, made this year's powder room.



Tish Mills Designer Tish Mills of Harmonious Living dubbed this room le Chambre Tranquille de la Mademoiselle, a resting room for the lady of the house. Feng Shui is a significant element of her general design strategy.



Bryan Kirkland The guest bath and dressing room was designed by Bryan Kirkland of Atlanta's BAK Designs, that believes in iconic classics which transcend modern and traditional boundaries.



Clay Snider The master dressing area was designed by Clay Snider of Clay Snider Interiors, that had been appointed one of Atlanta's "Top 20 Under 40 Designers in Atlanta" in 2008.



The Mercantile The Mercantile's Barbara Heath, Tim Green and Martha Douglas Peyton designed the guest retreat. The Mercantile is located in the Brookhaven neighborhood of Atlanta.



Clay Snider & Matthew Quinn Clay Snider of Clay Snider Interiors worked with Matthew Quinn of Design Galleria to style the master toilet.



Randy Korando The carriage entry and hallway was outfitted by Randy Korando, owner of Boxwoods Gardens and Gifts. Korando and Dan Belman opened the Atlanta shop in 1995. Their job was in Traditional House, Veranda, Atlanta Magazine Home, Dcor Magazine, Garden Design, among others.



Maria McLaurin Nutt & Clay McLaurin The breakfast room was designed by the Group of Maria McLaurin Nutt and Clay McLaurin. Marie finds inspiration at a quotation from Ralph Waldo Emerson: Love of beauty is taste. The creation of beauty is art.



Maria McLaurin Nutt & Clay McLaurin



Jimmy Stanton The master sitting room was created by Jimmy Stanton of Stanton Home Furnishings in Atlanta. Stanton's vision incorporates transitional objects with exceptional and found items.



Jimmy Stanton



Lance Jackson The master patio was designed by Lance Jackson of Parker Kennedy. David Ecton also worked with Jackson on the Plan.



Lance Jackson



Ed Castro Landscape, Inc.. The loggia terrace and gardens had been created and implemented by Atlanta landscapers Ed Castro Landscape, Inc..



Ed Castro Landscape, Inc..



Ed Castro Landscape, Inc..