DIY Hydrangea Wreath

  I decided to do something a little different for my grandmother for Christmas.  She had commented on a photo of a beautiful hydrangea wreath on my blog and I thought it would be fun to make one for her.  While she was in town for the holidays, we picked out the flowers and ribbon … Continue reading →

Garden District stunners shine bright this holiday season

It’s baaaaaack!  Each year, one of my favorite New Orleans events is the Preservation Resource Center’s Holiday Home Tour. This weekend, tourists and locals alike will grab their lattes and get their exercise, walking through the historic Garden District neighborhood, where 8 homes open their doors to the public. If you’re looking for a taste … Continue reading →

Ditch the Vase and Get Creative

Earlier this week, I brought home a bouquet of inexpensive daisies to brighten up our guest bedroom while my mom’s in town.  Instead of using a boring vase, I pulled out our teapot and used that to arrange the blooms instead. It was such a fun alternative, I thought I’d share some other ideas.  The … Continue reading →

Framed Maps Add Vintage Touch

The way I rave about Fine Art America, you’d think I owned stock in the company.  It’s an online database of THOUSANDS of prints… of you guessed it… fine art!  What’s cool is that you can find anything from John James Audubon’s famous sketches to up and coming modern oil paintings and have them printed … Continue reading →

Kingsway House: Contemporary Design With Rich History

A while back my neighbor told me he found his dream home.  Since his house is MY dream house, I figured this place must be amazing.  He was working on a movie that was being filmed at the Kingsway House, on New Orleans’ historic Esplanade Avenue.  It’s a 12,000 sq ft private residence that’s rented … Continue reading →

Hanging 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 anticipated.  I was hanging some curtain rods for our guest bedroom this weekend and figured I’d share a few helpful tips I’ve … Continue reading →

Whole Foods Goes All-American

You never know where you’ll find inspiration and I certainly don’t expect it at the grocery store, but Whole Foods Market had such a cute idea, I had to share it! Interspersed between flags, watermelons and 12-packs of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer, the store is adorned with these darling wood pallets for the upcoming 4th … Continue reading →

British Colonial Blues: Guest Bedroom Inspiration

I don’t think there’s a color combination I love more than classic blue and white.  Ralph Lauren adopted the scheme early and decades later, still hasn’t turned back! As Joe and I began to decorate our upstairs guest bedroom, I chose a British Colonial theme for the space.  I think the vintage, global and travel … Continue reading →

Don’t Forget About Dad! Father’s Day Gift Guide

Father’s Day is right around the corner (ahem… it’s THIS Sunday), so you better get on that gift giving bandwagon… and fast!  Here are some fun options any Dad is sure to love, even if you’re lacking in the creativity department.   Aidan Gill for Men old-fashioned shave, $35 ♣   Timex for J Crew … Continue reading →

Neo-Classical Minimalism in New Orleans

New Orleans’ Times Picayune recently had an incredible article on designer Shaun Smith’s latest project, which was just too good not to share! According to the article, Smith bought the 1930’s era home in the Fontainebleau neighborhood.  Describing the renovation, Keith Marshall writes, “Gone are the paneled front door and the sinuous lines of ultramarine … Continue reading →