December 24, 2025 | Entry 001

As the final orders of the year settle into their new homes, the studio’s focus has begun to shift. In the design world, January isn’t a slow start; it’s a sprint. We are exactly three weeks away from the Atlanta Winter Market at AmericasMart, and my floor plan for Building 1 is already mapped with precision.

But this trip feels different.

While much of my time will be spent in high-volume showrooms—finalizing textures for upcoming hospitality projects and checking in on new collections for Ghenogas—there is a private corner of my itinerary this year. I am on a hunt for the “Nursery Sanctuary.”

Beyond “Baby Decor”

In our world, we talk a lot about “high-consideration environments.” Usually, that means a hotel lobby or a signature residence. But there is no environment more high-consideration than a nursery. It is the first stage a human ever knows.

I’m looking to move past the traditional “nursery” tropes. My hope for this market is to find pieces that embody Quiet Luxury for the Next Generation:

• Tactile Intelligence: I’m seeking textiles that aren’t just “soft,” but are made of organic, breathable fibers that ground a room.
• The Sonic Layer: Following the ethos of Hathor Audio, I’m looking for elements that contribute to a “low-decibel” environment—soft-close heritage wood and acoustic wall couture that turns a nursery into a silent retreat.
• Grown-Up Sophistication: I want to find products that don’t need to be replaced in three years. Pieces that reflect the Stone Madison palette—warm creams, sage greens, and natural oaks—that feel like an extension of a home’s soul, not a temporary detour.

The Atlanta List

AmericasMart can be a chaotic sea of “stuff,” but the goal of the Journal is to document the Curation. I’ll be scouring the High Design and Temporaries floors for those rare, small-batch makers who understand that a crib is an heirloom and a rocking chair is a cockpit for midnight stories.

There is a profound responsibility in designing a sanctuary for someone who hasn’t arrived yet. I’m looking for the items that will hold those first memories.

Stay tuned as I bring back the finds from Building 1 and 2. The new year is about to sound, look, and feel very different.

— Stone Madison Studio