Scarf, Stacy Zink; bracelet, Reiko Miyagi;

ceramics, Mark Knott

A C a rr M cC uiston, owner of

Atlanta's premier fine craft gallery,

the Signature Shop & Gallery,

incorporates fine craft into her

life every day. "I start the day by

choosing which potters mug I will

use for my morning coffee. W e use

pottery daily to cook and serve our

meals. My wedding ring is one-of-

a-kind, designed and made by a

local jeweler. I collect and decorate

my home with handmade pieces."

McCuiston says her style is driven

by her enjoyment of wearing pieces

that have a connection to the person

who made them. "I love the crazy

fact that artists spend an unbelief

able amount of time making that one

perfect thing, and there will never be

another one just like it."

► D a vid G o o d ro w e , associate dean at the School of Design of SCAD

(Savannah College of Art and Design) Atlanta and former president and

owner of luxury womenswear line David Rodriguez, says his own style is

classic and fun. "I buy what I like and things that make me feel good and

smile. I'm not egotistical, but I don't want to blend in. If you're going to

wear clothes, why not be noticed?" Goodrowe plans to bring his interior

design students to the ACC Atlanta Show to see how craft can inspire ideas

for the interior environment. As an antique-glass collector, Goodrowe has an

appreciation for color, unusual shapes, and textures.

Hat, Monika Stebbins, Monika Fine Millinery; brooch, Falcher Fusager

▲ E lizabeth M o rg a n S piegel is prominent in the Atlanta social

scene, and many describe her as one of the best-dressed women in town.

"My style is classic at times, modern at times, and eclectic at times. But not

relaxed," she says. Spiegel's extensive hat collection projects her vibrant

personality. She has attended the ACC Atlanta Show for many years. She is

a past chairperson of the ACC's annual Preview Party. Her favorite items to

buy at ACC shows are jewelry and things to wear.