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Our colorful cover story this issue is about a North Georgia couple, Doug and Pam Mayer, who are able to "see through a glass brightly." No, they don't live in a glass house—they live in a domed home of their own design—but glass art fills their home and their lives. It's also their livelihood. Created through their business, Substantial Lion Glass Studio in Marble Hill, their custom leaded and carved glassworks hang in various places around the world. Pam's forte is design; Doug's is implementation. Together, they're "A glass act." See page 18 for more on this couple who lived in tents while building their studio!

Another creative pairing—this time two friends from the Augusta area—have continued to inspire each other with their gardens, one large and one small. See "A tale of two gardens," page 34.

And while we're on a green topic, be sure to read "Go green from top to bottom," page 23, on how you can save money, be more environmentally conscious and take advantage of tax credits with energy-efficient upgrades for your home.

Enjoy,

Ann Orowski
Editor

ON THE COVER THIS MONTH:

Husband-and-wife artisan team Pamela and Doug Mayer, of Substantial Lion Glass Studio in Marble Hill, collaborate on custom leaded and etched-glass creations. (Photo by Parker C. Smith.)

A tribute to Sonya

The May 2010 issue is dedicated to our friend and co-worker Sonya Devereaux, the magazine's administrative assistant, who passed away March 21.

She was a wonderful person and will be dearly missed.