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 →

Dominique and Lee’s Soiree en Blanc

We decided a couple years ago the perfect word to describe my dear friend Dominique is WHIMSICAL!  She is by far the most creative, free-spirited, fun-loving person I know.  Dominique and her equally amazing fiance, Lee, are getting hitched this year.  So, a group of her friends and family came together to plan a fitting … Continue reading →

Pillows! More and More and More!

Since adding the amazing antique tile around the fireplaces in our living and dining rooms, some of our furniture and pillows haven’t looked quite right.  I’m getting rid of the chairs anyway, but our pillows just had too much gold in them to work. I found the most perfect Ikat print to tie in the … Continue reading →

A Place for Beau

    Baby Beauregard finally has a place to call home.  This December, when I went into labor 7 weeks early, we were knee deep in nursery renovations.  The floors were unfinished.  The wainscoting was incomplete.  The furniture was in boxes. Between trips to the NICU, late night feedings and diapers changes, we’ve managed to … Continue reading →

Upcycled Family Treasures

My friends are pretty amazing.  I have two close girlfriends here in New Orleans who’ve done incredible renovations in their homes.  Jessica and her hubby Austin have painted, replaced floors, installed wainscoting and decorated their house just outside of town.  Every time we visit, they’ve completed another amazing project! Recently, Jessica posted an upcycled furniture … Continue reading →

Antique Floors Furiously Refinished

As you know, our bundle of joy, Beau decided to make a very early appearance, throwing a bit of a kink into our upstairs renovation plans! A couple of months ago we found incredible antique heart pine hidden under the nasty, old carpet from the previous homeowner.  Since we didn’t want the wood floors to … Continue reading →

How-To: Kitchen Cabinet Chalk Paint Makeover

They’re done!  They’re finally done! Our kitchen cabinets are refinished, upgraded and absolutely stunning.  The entire project included decorative molding, hidden hinges, undermount lighting, soft close drawer slides, shelves, organizational systems, hardware and of course… painting over the oak.  I chose Annie Sloan Chalk Paint because I love the antique look and it doesn’t require … Continue reading →

Antique Heart Pine Found Upstairs

Owning a 130 year old historic home is ALWAYS an adventure full of twists, turns and surprises along the way.  Usually, the surprises involve dry rot, termites or cracks in the walls, but occasionally, you get one that doesn’t make you cringe.  That’s exactly what happened this weekend! Joe began ripping off the baseboards and … Continue reading →

Creepy Surprise Behind Antique Painting

I bought an amazing frame at my favorite antique shop/hoarder’s paradise a few months ago.  I probably spent more than I should, but it’s HUGE and incredible!  I’m sure if I bought it at a fancy-pants shop in the French Quarter, it would have cost at least three times what I paid.  Inside the frame … Continue reading →