Pillow Talk

I love pillows.  Seriously, I almost love them as much as I love chocolate.  If you peer inside my closets you’ll find stacks and stacks of throw pillows in all shapes, sizes and textures.  Pillows can make or break a room and I always stick to a few simple rules to keep my feather-filled friends … Continue reading →

Springtime Blooms

After a wild night at the Cochon Cotillion fundraiser for Bridge House and Grace House, Joey needed some sunshine to ward off the hangover.  We strolled through the neighboring Garden District for renovation inspiration and came across the most gorgeous spring blooms.  The scents were intoxicating and more than enough to snap Joey back to … Continue reading →

What a Difference a Curtain Makes

I’d been waiting to hang curtains until after I finished the decorative moulding at the top of the windows and painted the walls.  We still need to install the built-ins, refinish the floors, install our flush-mount chandelier, hang the TV above the fireplace and put up crown moulding (among other projects), but wow…what a different … Continue reading →

Getting Serious with Sconces

Owning an historic New Orleans home, we’re graced with beautiful fireplaces in 4 different rooms.  Wanting to draw more attention to the fireplace in our living room, we decided to install built-in cabinets and shelving, along with crystal Pottery Barn sconces on either side.  The cabinet and shelving project will soon get underway, but we’re … Continue reading →

Avoid the Big Box at (Almost) All Costs

Anyone who’s renovated a house knows all about those Saturday trips to Home Depot.  It starts with a morning jaunt to the paint department.  Just moments after returning home, you realize you’ve forgotten the drop cloths and turn around for a return trip.  Yes!  Your favorite parking spot is still open!  Noon rolls around and … Continue reading →