Saving Storm Damaged Furniture
When Hurricane Isaac made landfall over the city of New Orleans in late August, the storm took its sweet time moving on. The hurricane sat atop the Crescent City for days flooding streets, swelling...
View ArticleCooler Weather Calls for Burlap
Burlap faux-pumpkin lasts from year to year Burlap may be humble in its roots, but its design possibilities are anything but. As I perused Perino’s Garden Center recently for fall decor inspiration,...
View ArticleTrend Watch: Wallpaper
Cole & Son, Albermarle Wallpaper trends have certainly come and gone throughout the years. I remember the Southwest inspired wallpaper that covered my parents’ bedroom in the 80′s…and peeling away...
View ArticleCommercial Kitchen Comes Home
One of the best design moves I’ve ever made is copying my wonderful cousin-in-law Daina’s idea of purchasing an industrial work table to use as an island in my own kitchen. It’s perfect for chopping,...
View ArticleImpressions of Impressionism
If I had to choose my favorite style of art, Impressionism would easily win. I think my mother would agree. There’s something about the soothing brush strokes, bright colors and natural beauty that...
View ArticleCork: Beyond the Bottle
You may think of bordeaux and bulletin boards, but more and more often these days, cork is also being used in interior design. It’s easy to see why. The sustainable material naturally reduces noise,...
View ArticleTrend Watch: Emerald Green
It’s what gave the capital city of Oz its greenish tint and Elizabeth Taylor her signature sparkle. Now, thanks to the Pantone Color Institute, emerald is making a comeback. Each year the color...
View ArticleIt’s What’s Inside That Counts
White paint and new shelves freshen up the cabinets I’m very happy to report the kitchen renovation is finally underway! The first order of business was a rather thankless, but important one: organize...
View ArticleStealing from the Neighbors
Just around the corner from my house is an incredible postbellum Victorian mansion. It was built by famed New Orleans architect James Freret circa 1869. Sadly, due to a drawn out divorce proceeding...
View ArticleFrom Cookie-Cutter to Custom: Spicing up the Kitchen with Decorative Molding
Our kitchen cabinets really aren’t half bad, but they never quite looked finished, so I wanted to add some decorative molding to spice things up a bit. I started with a small trim around the bottom,...
View ArticleHanging Curtains: Professional Tips You Need to Know
Long, gorgeous curtains may be my single favorite element of any room. They instantly add drama and warmth to a space. However, hanging them always seems to be a bigger pain-in-the butt than...
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