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PVC wallpaper for the kitchen

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Halloween costumes for every age

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PEELING WALLS, PIANOS, DILAPIDATED MAHOGANY BARS, EMPTY ALCOHOL BOTTLES, burned-out candles ... that’s how stylist Aimee Gowland described our fashion shoot location after her preliminary walk-through.

Her scouting photos all came out blurry.

“That’s because of the ghosts,” she said.

It turned out that Cafe Sbisa, a circa-1820s bordello and ship chandlery-turned-restaurant, has a heavy history. Tour operations manager Christie Tomlinson described its past to me in her office — a cramped brick room with a former life as slave quarters.

Legend has it four women killed themselves on the premises; one also murdered her own daughter.

The courtyard once contained human remains, and there was a mob massacre on the third floor.

Maybe spiritual activity blurred the scouting snapshots or maybe dim lighting and long exposures were responsible. Regardless, Cafe Sbisa was a perfect fit for this month’s fashion spread (p. 22), which — with its seance candles, diaphanous gowns and fingerless gloves — has a decidedly spooky vibe. When I saw

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Blame the ghosts, blame the weird perspectives and wild talents of the people who live here or blame some alchemical combination of the two. Regardless of its source, that energy is — to me, at least — otherworldly.

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Wonder walls Removable, washable PVC wallpaper is a DIY project with major impact. | B Y L E E C U T R O N E A VARIETY OF MATERIALS HAS BEEN USED TO COVER WALLS — silk, grass cloth and paper, to name a few. Now, people looking for an easy, inexpensive way to highlight and protect backsplash areas can add PVC to the list. KitchenWalls is a line of PVC wallpaper from the Netherlands that is resistant to heat, moisture, UV rays, grease, tears and stains. It wipes clean with a cloth and warm water.

Unlike regular wallpaper, which comes in vertical rolls and can be difficult to install, KitchenWalls comes in horizontal 23- by 118-inch rolls.

The wallpaper also is easy to remove and reuse.

Spruce is the only store in the region to offer the KitchenWalls brand. Because of its horizontal repeat and durable finish, KitchenWalls is ideal for backsplash areas behind sinks and stoves, says Spruce owner and architect Nomita Joshi-Gupta. It’s also suited to the wall space between counters and cabinets in offices, children’s rooms, study areas and wet bars.

The line comes in a range of patterns and motifs, including designs that simulate tile and concrete. Its designer series features patterns by seven artists. There are bright geometric patterns, abstract graphics with a mod feel, paint-

PVC paper is not the only quick-fix wallpaper that won’t break the bank.

There are eco-friendly choices as well. Blik wallpaper is a line of self-adhesive decals printed on recycled material. The line comes in 24- by 48inch rectangles that can be oriented vertically or horizontally, are removable, don’t leave residue and can be used on any smooth, flat surface.

Tempaper also is made for temporary decorating.

Like Blik, it’s eco-friendly: The patterns are printed with soy-based ink on recycled paper. One roll will cover an 8- by 8-foot area and costs $98. Removable papers can add a pop of color inside drawers, transform the interior of an armoire and cover table tops.

“I’ve used it to cover a table top with nicks,” says designer Jill Dupre.

“It gives it a nice temporary finish. You can give it a coat of lacquer if you want to make it more permanent.”

Dupre also suggests using removable papers to update the fronts of dressers and to decorate stair risers. When working with large pieces, if extra hold is needed, she advises using a small amount of spray adhesive along the top edge. Blik and Tempaper are both available at Spruce.

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PHOTO COURTESY “In the early 1800s, wallpaper KITCHENWALLS was an art form,” Joshi-Gupta says.

“It is still an art form. You can frame it or use it at the end of a stairwell or in other communal spaces or use it to line the back of a bookshelf.”

Other application ideas include using KitchenWalls paper as a focal point behind a bed in lieu of a headboard and banding a strip across a wall mural-style.

Because they are removable and affordable (prices start at $135 per roll), KitchenWalls papers lend themselves to apartments, dorms and areas that need a quick design solution.

“The wallpaper industry is finding new ways to be part of the home,” says Joshi-Gupta, whose collection of international wallpapers has made Spruce a wallpaper destination for the trade (it offers discounts to interior designers) and the public. For those who want to dip their toe into the sea of wallpapers without papering an entire room, KitchenWalls provides maximum impact in a minimum of space.

“They are a great way for people to start experiencing wallpaper,” Gupta says. “They’re not 3-D but they have a lot of dimension.”

Removable PVC wallpaper is a good choice for dorms and apartments.

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Black dress, $450 at Victoria Boutique; kimono, $289, earrings, $279, both at Yvonne LaFleur; pearls, $95 at Peony.

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Top: Pearl necklace, $95, crowns, $44 and $28, arrows, $20 each, all at Peony; earrings, $229 at Yvonne Lafleur.

Left: Evening bag, $299 at Yvonne LaFleur; earrings, $70 at Emma’s; gloves, $22 at Peony.

ON THE COVER Capelet, $99 at Peony; tunic, $450 at Victoria Boutique; earrings, $70 at Emma’s.

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Top: Pearl necklace, $95, crowns, $44 and $28, arrows, $20 each, all at Peony; earrings, $229 at Yvonne Lafleur.

Left: Evening bag, $299 at Yvonne LaFleur; earrings, $70 at Emma’s; gloves, $22 at Peony.

ON THE COVER Capelet, $99 at Peony; tunic, $450 at Victoria Boutique; earrings, $70 at Emma’s.

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When hanging a piece of art above another one, how much room should be left between them?

“Leave 3 to 5 inches in between [each piece], depending on the size of the frame and the art, and depending on how many pieces of art you’re using. If you’re going for a gallery look with several pieces, 2 1/2 inches. It’s about feel and proportion and balance.”

— Troy Wilson and Karin Nelson, owners and designers at Nelson Wilson Interiors

“Eye level is a basic rule of thumb, but it doesn’t always apply. Generally, for an 8-foot ceiling, 64 inches. Twelve-foot ceilings may [require] stacked artwork so there isn’t too much negative space.”

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“A traditional setting would have less negative space: a third or a quarter. A modern setting might be 50 percent.

A very open shelving unit might be filled with very few items to show off the grid of the shelf. Scale and proportion contribute to the feel: A few larger pieces achieve a very clean look.”

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How much room should an area rug cover?

“My standard is that an area rug should be 8 inches from each wall.”

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How many inches per person should a dining room table be?

“You should really allow at least 24 inches of elbow room for each guest.”

Should all the rooms be similar in color?

“Depending on the height of the ceiling, sometimes you can paint the molding and baseboards the same color and paint the ceilings a different color. But that works best with high ceilings. The house has to flow. The rooms can’t be painted too differently.”

— Evelyne Clinton, owner and designer at Source Interiors

— Betsey NixonHazard, senior designer at Shaun Smith Home

Is it OK to mix and match styles of furniture?

“Playing with proportions and using furniture from different periods creates a wonderful symphony of furniture pieces and fabrics that play off one another.”

— Betsey Nixon-Hazard, senior designer at Shaun Smith Home

How much space should a piece of art occupy above a bed?

“This is really a caseby-case basis depending on the style of the headboard, height of the ceilings and what overall look you are going for. We have hung a massive 7-by-3-foot painting over a bed in a modern loft with 16-foot ceilings and also a beautiful, small 2-by-1foot 18th-century oil painting with a gilt frame over a bed in a house with 9-foot ceilings. It really just depends.”

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Morgan A. Dixon, owner of M.A.D. Nails (631-938-6245; www.facebook. com/madxnails) says her business has taken off because of social media and word of mouth.

Dixon launched M.A.D. Nails in 2012 to help fund her degree in art history from the University of North Florida. While she didn’t initially see herself running a nail business, she says her appreciation for art helps her produce better work. After holding pop-ups at boutiques and salons throughout the city, Dixon has close to 13,000 Instagram followers and a mobile nail salon that visits homes, businesses, hospitals and other locations.

“I feel like it’s grown gradually,” Dixons says. “I’ve definitely worked hard to gain this exposure.”

Many clients have themes in mind for their manicures, but most trust Dixon to freestyle their design.

Marbled designs and nail foil are popular, and Dixon says her favorite trend is unpolished negative space.

“It’s a pretty smart idea,” she says. “When the nails grow out, you don’t notice as much. It’s very practical but still really fun.”

Dixon uses chip-resistant gel nail polish. “I offer a two-week warranty on manicures because I’m so confident in the gel and in my method,” she says. “I don’t want [my clients] running around with busted nails.”

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After shaping and buffing the nails, Dixon applies a base coat and begins the designs, layering several coats of polish to ensure opacity. She applies several layers of topcoat to seal embellishments and prevent chipping.

The gel polish is cured in UV light and emerges dry and hardened.

Dixon’s precision means appointments last one to two hours, depending on the intricacy of the design. “I like to take my time, because I know how the traditional salon experience is, and that’s not what I’m offering,” says Dixon, who is looking for a permanent studio space. “I don’t like to rush, and I don’t want my clients to feel rushed.”

When it comes to DIY nail art, Dixon recommends experimenting with different products. “You kind of have to play around with things because everyone is different,” she says. “That was really important to learn in nail school. You have to find the brands that work for you.”

For manicures, Dixon uses OPI gel polish and local brand LaPierre Cosmetics nail polish. “I use lots of different products,” she says. “You can find brushes and little nail art polishes at Walgreen’s and Sally [Beauty Supply].

You can go to Amazon (the online retailer) to find products.”

Anything from drugstore beauty products to craft supplies are fair game when it comes to embellishments. “If you go to Michael’s and find something that fits on your nail, you can use it,” Dixon says.

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Pied Nu

(5521 Magazine St., 504-899-4118; www.piednunola.com)

Pop City

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Magic Box Toys

(5508 Magazine St., 504-899-0117; www.magicboxneworleans.com)

(940 Decatur St., 504-528-8559; Mignon for Children 3118 Magazine St., 504-304-7744; www.facebook.com/funrockn.popcity) (2727 Prytania St., 504-891-2374; www.mignonnola.com)

Razzle Dazzle

(742 Royal St., 504-568-0001; 2014 Magazine St., 504-523-9525; www.razzledazzle.com)

Pippen Lane

Trashy Diva

Uptown Costumes & Dancewear

Zele

haunting beauty

(2048 Magazine St., 504-299-8777; 537 Royal St., 504-522-4233; www.trashydiva.com) (2841 Magazine St., 504-450-0789; www.zelenola.com)

We Buy Vintage & Estate Jewelry 4529 Magazine Street • 891-1333

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Buffalo Exchange

(3312 Magazine St., 504-891-7443; www.buffaloexchange.com)

Perlis

(1281 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, 985-674-1711; 6070 Magazine St., 504-895-8661; www.perlis.com)

Rubensteins

(102 St. Charles Ave., 504-581-6666; www.rubensteinsneworleans.com)

Tues - Thurs 10:30 - 8 | Fri - Sat 10:30 - 6

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(4326 Magazine St., 504-895-7969; www.uptowncostume.com)

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Bonjour Lingerie

(4214 Magazine St., 504-309-8014; www.bonjourlingerie.com)

Cella’s

(514 St. Peter St., 504-529-5110; 3013 Magazine St., 504-592-7510; www.facebook.com/cellasboutique)

Emma’s Shoes & Accessories (115 Metairie Road, Suite A, 504-407-0668; www.shopemmasshoes.com)

Peony

(2240 Magazine St., Suite 102, 504-300-7908; www.peonynola.com)

built in style

Victoria Boutique

Spruce

Yvonne LaFleur

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317 BURGUNDY ST, Ste 14 504.581.3490

(2930 Magazine St., 504-269-0106; www.pippenlane.com)

(2043 Magazine St., 504-265-0946; www.sprucenola.com)

(4858 Magazine St., 504-265-8010) (8131 Hampson St., 504-866-9666; www.yvonnelafleur.com)

resou rces A LIST OF RETAILERS AND PROFESSIONALS FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE OF CUE.

504-899-6800; www.feetfirststores.com)

Victoria Boutique

(4858 Magazine St., 504-265-8010)

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LaPierre Cosmetics

(504-264-6446; www.lapierrecosmetics.com)

M.A.D. Nails

(504-481-4343; www.facebook.com/ madxnails)

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Arhaus

(The Park, 939 Girod St., 504-581-6684; www.arhaus.com)

Company Burger

(The Paramount, 611 O’Keefe Ave., Suite C7, 504-309-9422; www.thecompanyburger.com)

Hattie Sparks

(The Park, 939 Girod St., 504-510.5060; www.hattiesparks.com)

Stonefree

(The Paramount, 611 O’Keefe Ave., Suite C1, 504-304-5485; www.shopstonefree.com)

Willa Jean Bakery

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(The Paramount, 611 O’Keefe Ave., 504-509-7334; www.willajean. com)

Blink

(Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 504-834-20820; 5414 Magazine St., 504-899-4970; 3260 Severn Ave., 504-883-8054; www. shopblinkboutique.com)

Cella’s

(514 St. Peter St., 504-529-5110; 3013 Magazine St., 504-592-7510; www.facebook.com/ cellasboutique)

Feet First

(200 Metairie Road, Suite 102, Metairie, 504-324-9124; 526 Royal St., 504-569-0005; 4122 Magazine St.,

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South Market District development TEXT AND PHOTOS BY MISSY WILKINSON

New and familiar businesses are opening at this up-and-coming dining and shopping destination.

Arhaus

(The Park, 939 Girod St.) There are more than 15,000 square feet filled with beautifully styled vignettes to explore at this handmade furniture and home accessories retailer, all set against a backdrop of marble and oak floors and handcarved teak panels.

BARONNE ST.

Willa Jean Bakery

Stonefree

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Hattie Sparks

(The Park, 939 Girod St.) Like its original Uptown location, this boutique offers women’s wear from local and Southern brands priced under $150, but the emphasis here is on gifts and home accessories. Find books, stationery, jewelry and more in the modern, sun-filled shop.

GIROD ST.

(The Paramount, 611 O’Keefe Ave., Suite C1) The clothing at this women’s retailer has a relaxed but trendy vibe with a boho accent.

Think peasant blouses, jumpsuits and shaggy faux fur jackets from Australian and Southern California brands, all in a disco ball- and fern-hung space.

GIROD ST.

(The Paramount, 611 O’Keefe Ave.) Part coffee shop (with pastries baked in house), part bar and part restaurant, this sunny, loft-like bistro by Besh Restaurant Group covers a New Orleanian’s needs: food, caffeine, booze and even charitable giving — a portion of proceeds from the velvety, sweet Milk Money latte benefits John Besh’s microloan initiative.

Company Burger

(The Paramount, 611 O’Keefe Ave., Suite C7) This airy, counter-serve CBD spinoff of the Freret Street original offers the same food menu but puts a new focus on the bar, where 15 craft beers are on tap (25 beers are available) and cocktails like Old Fashioneds are available. A new menu of bar bites (sliders, fried pickles and vegetable salad) rolls out soon.

it’s why you shop.

Saks Fifth Avenue Allen Edmonds Anthropologie Armani Collezioni BCBGMAXAZRIA Brooks Brothers Donald J Pliner French Connection lululemon athletica Morton’s The Steakhouse Tiffany & Co.

333 Canal Street | 504.522.9200 | Monday-Friday 10-7 | Saturday 10-8 | Sunday 12-7 | www.theshopsatcanalplace.com The Shops at Canal Place

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