Speakers
Lecture Series will be held in the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center Auditorium
434 South Main Street Madison, Ga 30650
Houses with Sense of Soul & History
Timothy S. Adams, AIA
Friday, March 20, 2025 at 10:00 am
Cultural Center Historic Auditorium
Book sale & signing immediately following
There is ALWAYS a solution. We just have to find it. Growing up on a farm in Asheville, North Carolina,Tim was heavily influenced by his father’s love of building and construction, as well as his mother’s artistic eye and creative abilities. As a child, Tim always had a pencil in hand and could be found drawing for hours at a time. On one of his many family trips to nearby Biltmore Estates, Tim saw the original drawings for the home and a scale model of the property. He experienced an “aha moment” and, at age 12, knew that his passion for drawing, love of beauty, and knowledge of construction could become his life’s work. In high school, he began pursuing his dream of becoming an architect through drafting courses during the school year, working construction during the summers, and seeking out mentors to guide him along the way. After receiving his bachelor's and master’s degrees in architecture from the Georgia Institute of Technology, Tim worked in the industry for more than a decade before setting out on his own and ultimately founding T.S. Adams Studio Architects in 2001. Tim is a life-long learner who draws inspiration from many architectural forms and styles. From orderly Colonial Revivals and organic Shingle-styles to the opulence and romance of Gilded Age mansions, Tim draws upon his continued study and deep understanding of historic precedents. His designs reflect authentic proportions and details, rendered in appropriate materials, resulting in projects that are imbued with soul and transcend time.Tim enjoys getting to know each client, listening to their needs, and exchanging ideas that bring creative solutions to life. Tim’s relationship-based approach is the foundation of his firm’s success. When he’s not in the office, Tim enjoys the quiet solitude of his farm, where he paints, draws, and gardens. He is also an avid sportsman who is always up for an adventure in the great outdoors.
Serene Spaces for Living
Beth Webb
Friday, March 20, 2025 at 2:00 pm
Cultural Center Historic Auditorium
Book sale & signing immediately following
Beth Webb is an internationally acclaimed interior designer and the founder of Beth Webb Interiors, a celebrated Atlanta-based firm known for its timeless,sophisticated, and richly textured spaces. With over two decades of experience,Beth has crafted homes that embody warmth, serenity, and a refined sense of stylecreating personal sanctuaries for clients across the U.S. and beyond.Rooted in her early career as an art dealer, Beth approaches design with an artist's eye – balancing light and shadow, texture and form, to create immersive atmospheres.A luminous wallcovering might be juxtaposed with antique furnishings, or a crisp white bedroom might flow seamlessly into a deep, moody sitting room. She values the tactile experience of a space – the glazed surface of earthenware, the timeworn patina of an oak farm table, the whisper-soft touch of fine linen – believing that true beauty is as much about feel as it is about sight. Guided by the pursuit of joy and the transformative power of beauty, Beth designs homes that are not only visually stunning but also deeply livable – spaces for gathering,for retreat, for the rhythms of everyday life. Her work has been widely published in leading design and lifestyle publications worldwide. Her first book, AN EYE FOR BEAUTY(Rizzoli, 2017), explored the fundamental principles that shape her design philosophy. Her highly anticipated second book, EMBRACING BEAUTY (Rizzoli, February 2025),is a study in organic elegance, celebrating the harmony of nature, materials, and forming interior design.A respected industry voice, Beth serves on the board of the Design Leadership Network,furthering dialogue and innovation within the design community. She and her husband split their time between Atlanta, Georgia, and Brays Island, South Carolina, where they reside with their beloved dog, Biscuit.
From Old School to New Guard
John Bossard in Conversation with Jackye Lanham and Lauren DeLoach
Saturday, March 21, at 10:00 am
Cultural Center Historic Auditorium
A native of Augusta, Georgia, John is a self-described “Southern Gentleman.” He began his career in the floral industry and worked with notables including Ryan Gainey of Atlanta, Kenneth Turner of London, and Renny of New York prior to starting his own floral studio with his brother in Aspen. John naturally then moved toward interior design to expand his creative talents. After working with acclaimed designers Charlotte Moss and David Easton, John founded his design firm in 2005.
John’s projects have spanned the country’s urban and suburban enclaves, including Manhattan, Los Angeles, Miami, Palm Beach, and Palm Springs. His international work has taken him to Basel and London – two of his favorite cities in the world. His projects have been featured in Architectural Digest, Veranda, House Beautiful, Southern Accents, Hamptons Cottage & Gardens, Charlotte Home & Gardens, and Aspen Peak Magazine. As an entertaining and design aficionado, he appeared in a cameo on Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of New York City” after designing a home for one of the lead reality stars.
John is a frequent traveler, and when not globe-trotting to design events or to see his clients, he can be found in his Atlanta office where he guides his team and projects.
From Old School to New Guard
John Bossard in Conversation with Jackye Lanham and Lauren DeLoach
Saturday, March 21, at 10:00 am
Cultural Center Historic Auditorium
Born in Norfolk, Virginia to a second generation military family, Jackye Lanham spent her youth moving every two or so years, living in Japan, Greece, Washington, D.C. and in the southeastern United States. Her college degree was in Interior Design from the University of Alabama with subsequent advanced studies in design at Georgia State University. Her career began in Atlanta with Hayes-Leger & Associates/Mainly Baskets and Rattanworks which offered her the opportunity to travel to the Philippines, Hong Kong, Great Britain, Spain and France in order to purchase antiques and develop and design wicker and rattan furniture and accessories. In 1987, Jackye founded Jacquelynne P. Lanham Designs, Inc. Her work thereafter has taken her across the United States from Hawaii, California, Idaho, Missouri and Michigan, to Tennessee, North and South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Florida. She spent three years working on the West Coast of Ireland to design the interiors of The Lodge at Doonbeg, voted number one Resort in Europe by Conde Nast (now known as the Trump International Golf Links & Hotel Doonbeg). Jackye’s other commercial work includes the East Lake Golf Club, the Piedmont Driving Club and Golf Club, the Capital City Golf Club at Crabapple, Cassique and the River Course Club on Kiawah Island, South Carolina, and the Coral Creek Golf Club at Boca Grande, Florida.Jackye is known for her timeless interiors that appear effortlessly elegant, easy to live with collections, and her relaxed approach to formal settings which, combined with her clean interpretation of classic style, is always inviting and comfortable. Her work has been published in “Milieu”, “Architectural Digest”, “House & Garden”, “Elle Décor”, “Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles”, “Flower”, “Veranda” and “Southern Accents”. Recently, three of her projects were featured in the book, “Home: The Residential Architecture of D. Stanley Dixon” (Rizzoli, 2023). Jackye has received four Institute of Classical Architecture & Art Southeast Chapter (ICAA) Philip Trammell Shutze awards for her residential and commercial designs. In 2016, the ICAA awarded her its prestigious “Lifetime Achievement Award”. She is currently serving on the Board of the ICAA and was past president in 2020-2022. Jackye is a supporter of many organizations including the Royal Oak Foundation, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, the American College of Building Arts, and the Atlanta History Center, and has served on the Boards of The Atlanta Preservation Center and The High Museum Decorative Arts.
From Old School to New Guard
John Bossard in Conversation with Jackye Lanham and Lauren DeLoach
Saturday, March 21, at 10:00 am
Cultural Center Historic Auditorium
Lauren DeLoach is a native of the South whose interiors reflect both a classic nod to the past with a fresh approach for today. Finding inspiration in antiques, architecture, and art, Lauren works with clients and architects to ensure that every home is singular to that particular place, yet filled with refined touches. Lauren is also known for her ability to bring beauty to spaces as both a designer and for the holidays and special events. She is a member of the Design Leadership Network and the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art, and she was a finalist for the Southeastern Designer of the Year. Her work has appeared in show houses, and in publications that include Southern Home, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, Atlanta Magazine HOME, and others.
Living with Antiques in a Modern World
Eric Ross
Saturday, March 21, at 2:00 PM
Cultural Center Historic Auditorium
Book sale & signing immediately following
Eric Ross is a seasoned interior designer with over 20 years of design
experience. His work has been published in Traditional Home,
Southern Style, Southern Lady, The Cottage Journal, and many other
publications. His passion is to fan the flame of traditional decorating
with a deeply Southern aesthetic. A Kentucky native, he now lives in
Nashville, Tennessee.