Artist Susan Hable's Historic Athens Cottage: Proof That the Best Homes Keep Evolving

Join Caroline as she travels to Athens, Georgia, to tour the dreamy, collected home and garden of artist, product designer, and Garnet Hill design partner, Susan Hable. Susan welcomes us into her stunning property—which she and her husband beautifully resurrected from a falling-down structure—to show us how her lush, peaceful garden directly influences her fine art and botanical product collections. What You’ll Learn from Susan’s Athens Home: Nature as a Muse:How the organic shapes, florals, and botanical elements from Susan’s garden make their way into her vibrant artwork and design products. Transforming a Property:The journey of taking a neglected, "falling down" space and bringing it back to life as a serene, creative sanctuary. Creating a Quiet Escape: How to curate a peaceful, collected retreat that feels completely secluded, even while being right in the middle of a busy neighborhood. Skip Ahead: 0:00 – Welcome to Athens, Georgia: Susan Hable's introduction 1:07 – Susan's creative background: painting, textiles, and product design 1:34 – How the house came to be (hint: her husband bought it without telling her) 4:18 – Building the garden from a blank slate 5:08 – The story behind the Peggy Martin climbing rose 6:26 – How the garden inspires Susan's art and the Garnet Hill collection 7:37 – Susan's full creative portfolio: furniture, fine art, textiles, bedding & apparel 8:21 – The origin of Susan's iconic Bead print pattern 11:03 – How Susan's design style evolved from graphic to organic 14:21 – Tour of the grand hallway: wallpaper, lighting, and art 16:31 – The story behind the hallway's one-of-a-kind gold ball chandeliers from Tangier 21:24 – The living/sitting rooms: from hot pink to Oaxaca-inspired plaster walls 24:26 – Susan's approach to furnishing: starting with rugs, drapery, and wall color 28:42 – Mixing patterns and textiles: Susan's philosophy on scale and color 32:49 – Susan's background as a color trend forecaster 34:33 – The green office: Pete's space and a Farrow & Ball story 37:16 – The kitchen and Blue Room: designing for family flow 39:17 – Kitchen details: the walk-in pantry, laundry room, and layout 40:51 – Why the formal dining room became a living space 45:08 – The bedrooms and Susan's Garnet Hill bedding collection 48:54 – How to mix patterns on a bed 52:07 – The outdoor spaces: screened porch, garden rooms, and morning rituals 55:47 – Wrapping up: Susan reflects on the home she and Pete have built PRODUCTS MENTIONED -- Garnet Hill: Susan Hable's Garnet Hill Collection: https://ghill.me/hablecollection Hable Linen & Organic Cotton Duvet Cover - https://ghill.me/hableduvet Hable Flora Crewel Embroidered Reversible Organic Cotton Pillow Cover - https://ghill.me/florapillowcover Hable Savannah Floral Crewel-Embroidered Reversible Organic-Cotton Pillow Cover - https://ghill.me/savannahpillowcover Hable Beads Towel - https://ghill.me/hablebeadstowel Ballard Designs: Sunday Porch Swing - https://bit.ly/4ogTSmI Sunday Porch Swing Tray Table - https://bit.ly/3Qyq0FZ Kadie Chair - https://bit.ly/43qY7Te Lacie Garden Stool - https://bit.ly/4ojsjJv Frontgate: Classic Copper Fire Pit - https://bit.ly/4eaarxv Resort Umbrella w/ Bronze Stand - https://bit.ly/4vEGlry Footed Planters Scallop - https://bit.ly/4dXhUQg Jordan Doormat - https://bit.ly/49SMrfL