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WINTER 2014 / Volume 18 / Issue 1 Editor Sarah Ravits creative Director Tiffani Reding Amedeo associate Editor Melanie Warner Spencer web editor Kelly Massicot contributing editors Laura Claverie, Lee Cutrone, Vesta Fort, Valorie Hart, Pamela Marquis, Peter Reichard, Margaret Zainey Roux Contributing Photographers Thom Bennett, Sara Essex Bradley, Cheryl Gerber, Jeffery Johnston, Marianna Massey, Craig Mulcahy, Eugenia Uhl sales manager Aimee Arceneaux Rudd 504/830-7240 or Aimee@MyNewOrleans.com senior Account Executive Brooke LeBlanc 504/830-7242 or Brooke@MyNewOrleans.com production manager Staci McCarty production designer Ali Sullivan, Monique DiPietro traffic manager Erin Duhe Chief Executive officer Todd Matherne President Alan Campell Executive vice President/Editor-in-Chief Errol Laborde vice President of sales Colleen Monaghan DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND EVENTS Cheryl Lemoine distribution manager John Holzer ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Denise Dean subscriptions/Receptionist Sara Kelemencky

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contents

features 38. A Season to celebrate

How to throw the perfect winter fête

Written and styled by Valorie Hart

48. Light and Day

Uptown villa glimmers with sunny interiors and sumptuous surfaces

By Melanie Warner Spencer

56. Best Spots in the House

6 Fabulous Kitchens and Baths

By Lee Cutrone

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10. Editor’s Note

29. TrendWatch

14. Style

18. Artist Profile

90. Home Renewal

Kevin Gillentine

20. Gatherings

C is for Comfort Curl up with a bowl of Carrot Coconut Curry soup for a meal that’s sweet and savory.

22. For the Garden

Garden Variety Local experts and aficionados weigh in with tips and share why they love to grow things.

24. Living with Antiques

Mirror, Mirror, On the Wall The fairest room accessory of them all

26. Masters of Their Craft

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Cutting Their Teeth Art market veterans go brick-and-mortar with Tooth & Nail Trading Co.

Lounging in Luxury Pillows, blankets and throws

Treading Softly The carpet comeback

92. Retailer Spotlight

Campbell Cabinets (p. 92) Floor & Decor (p. 93) The French Mix (p. 94) Pieri Tile & Marble Co. (p. 95)

96. Expert Advice

Decorating Advice Art & Antiques

102. Resources 104. Last Indulgence

Hot Chocolate A sweet drink helps us through wintertime chills.

editor’s note

Winter Warmth

On the Cover

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’ve joked in the past about wishing I could hibernate when the temperatures drop below 70, but I wouldn’t want to miss out on cozy social gatherings.

If you warm up your winter by dining and celebrating with friends and family, you will definitely find helpful advice and inspiration from our feature, “A Season to Celebrate,” pg. 38, by Valorie Hart. In this, Hart teamed up with Chef Ryan Hughes of Purloo to share tidbits, recipes and drink ideas – and of course, some great decorating tips.

For those of you who like to stay home and maximize relaxation during the winter, make sure you check out Vesta Fort’s Trendwatch, pg. 29, to see what kinds of stylish and snuggly throws, blankets and pillows are available this season from our bountiful local shops. You’ll find some great holiday gift ideas there, too.

In “Best Spots in the House,” pg. 56, Lee Cutrone gets the scoop on three kitchens and three bathrooms that will provoke your inspiration.

In “Light and Day,” pg. 48, my always-fashionable colleague, (and “Bon Vivant” blogger and editor of New Orleans Bride) Melanie Warner Spencer steps inside an Uptown gem to reveal its brand-new winter makeover. The result of the transformation is a sunny, elegant space with clean design and minimalist pops of color throughout the house.

You may notice we have a new look – creative director Tiffani Reding Amedeo has worked on this elegant design for the past few months and now we are ready to debut it for you, just in time for the holidays. We hope you enjoy it – along with our expanded coverage of homes – in the years to come. n

Valorie Hart teams up with Chef Ryan Hughes of Purloo to show our readers how to throw a festive winter gathering full of style and substance. p. 38 Photographed by Sara Essex Bradley

Editor’s Pick

— Sarah Ravits, Editor This contemporary star sculpture, available in silver and gold, is made from aluminum with plated metallic finishes and is a sophisticated yet lighthearted decorative piece for any coffee table or bookshelf.

Courtesy of West Elm.

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STYLE Produced by Margaret Zainey Roux

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1. Rock of Ages

3. Orange Crush

Local jewelry designer Ashley Porter’s Mineral collection is inspired by agate, Louisiana’s state mineral. As a child, she collected the semi-precious gemstones in her backyard and now, decades later, enlists them as stunning centerpieces for her bespoke necklaces, rings, bracelets and earrings. Five percent of profits from the sales help the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana. SOPO, 629 N. Carrollton Ave., 504/609-2429, porterlyons.com.

There’s nothing like a plush, feather-filled pillow to cure the wintertime blues. A warm paprika paisley print atop a crisp, cool charcoal field makes Square Feather’s Orange Blanco Floral pillow a match made in home décor heaven and a crucial pop of color for any piece in need of a little love. Jade, 324 Metairie Road, 875-4420, squarefeathers.com.

2. Vogue and The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute: Parties, Exhibitions, People

4. Cool Rider

Hamish Bowles’ newest release Parties, Exhibitions, People offers insider access to the most spectacular museum event of its kind. Anchored by photographs from The Met’s provocative exhibitions in tandem with the Vogue fashion shoots they inspired, the book also includes photos from its famed opening night galas, attended by A-listers from Hillary Clinton to Beyoncé.

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If you’ve resolved to get in shape this year, why not cycle in style? Mozie’s vintage European-inspired bikes combine functionality and enjoyment into one exceptional ride. Rear roller-disk brakes and a modern Shimano internal gearing system offer control for the competitive rider while genuine Australian leather saddles and grips make it a must-have for the fashionably fit. Mozie Bicycles, moziebicycles.com.

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5. Break Out the Bubbly

7. Detail Oriented

Whether it’s New Year’s Eve, Valentine’s Day or Twelfth Night, let the scent of celebration fill the air with the Prosecco reed diffuser. Light and crisp, Antica Farmacista captures the sparkling effervescence of Prosecco and Champagne with top notes of Satsuma balanced with subtle notes of muguet, apricot and passionfruit along with sugared black currant. Antica Farmacista, anticafarmacista.com.

Designed in New Orleans and handmade in the USA, Flying Fox’s “Adele” handbag balances a head-turning hue with subtle details like gold-toned hardware and polka-dot cotton lining. A removable chain and leather strap takes it from a crossbody to a clutch and elevates any look from workday to work play. The Mix, 1281 North Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 626-9797, flyingfox.com.

6. Dandy Dresser

8. Fit for a King

No matter how you use it – as a bedside table or a sophisticated bar – the classic 1930s machine age look of the Dante dresser adds an Art Moderne touch to any space. Aged camel leather, rounded edges and brushed nickel legs and hardware are the hallmarks of its handsome exterior, while drawers lined in linen evoke a sense of a luxury. Made Goods madegoods.com

Here’s the long and short of it: When it comes to finding the perfect perch for the foot of the bed nothing seems to fit – until now.

Designed to run the length of your king- or queen-sized bed frame, the Jacon footboard sofa is offered in multiple fabric options and finishes to complement any décor. Haven Custom Furnishings, 300 Jefferson Hwy, Suite 102, 400-0098, havencustomfurnishings.com. n

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ARTIST PROFILE

Kevin Gillentine

By Lee Cutrone

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riginally from Tupelo, Mississippi, artist Kevin Gillentine is from a family that’s legendary in his hometown: as a child, his mother won first place in a talent contest, beating a young Elvis Presley. But it’s his ethereal scenes of the Louisiana and Mississippi countryside that have made a name for Gillentine himself. Demand for his evocative landscapes, shown in his eponymous Kevin Gillentine Gallery (co-owned with partner Vincent Bergeal), and in galleries in Dallas, Houston and Baton Rouge, keeps him busy year-round.

Gillentine began taking drawing classes as a child and signed up for every art class available to him in high school and college. “I went where the road took me and did what I liked to do,” he says. After college, he moved to New York to work for Izquierdo Studio, doing set and costume design for the theater and movie industries. “I was working with Oscarwinning set and costume designers on Broadway shows and films,” says Gillentine, who routinely worked seven days a week. “The basis for my real understanding of painting and my own abilities as an artist came from that. That experience was beyond graduate school,” he adds, though he did pursue graduate courses at both Memphis State and FIT. When Gillentine moved to New Orleans in 1994, he used his training to produce hand painted furniture, fabrics and other

interior design related work. He says his foray into running a gallery was accidental. Once he started filling his studio’s empty wall space with his paintings, they sold so well that he phased out the other inventory altogether. “It just took off,” he says. “It transformed into a gallery.” Today his gallery, which offers conservator and museum-quality framing and carries an extensive selection of high-end frame options, is a popular destination on Magazine Street. Art in the space includes Gillentine’s works as well as pieces by other local artists – something Gillentine would like to focus on more in the future.

The gallery also offers a selection of antique art and prints.

Gillentine’s landscapes are intended to look like memories.

He starts by photographing or sketching an appealing vista, then paints a large-scale, soft-focus version using oil on canvas, “It’s not invented,” he says. “I am trying to interpret it the way I remember it in my head. I’m trying to capture the feeling of that moment.” Inspired by light, color and composition, the artist holds a deep appreciation for the work of John Singer Sargent. His work, like Sargent’s, displays an incandescent quality, an adept use of chiaroscuro that conveys a sense of serenity and well-being. “Part of being a successful artist is being able to get your work seen, and part of that is making work that people feel good about having in their home,” he says. “I want my art to be uplifting.” n

find his work Kevin Gillentine Gallery, 3917 Magazine Street, 891-0509, kevingillentine.com

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gatherings

C is for Comfort Curl up with a bowl of Carrot Coconut Curry soup for a meal that’s sweet and savory.

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recipe Carrot Coconut Curry Soup 5 tablespoons butter 2 pounds carrots, diced 1 shallot, minced (about 1 tablespoon) 1 medium red onion, diced 1/2 teaspoon mochi curry powder 3 cloves garlic, minced 6 ounces low-sodium chicken stock 1 cup coconut milk, unsweetened 1 teaspoon salt, add more to taste Red pepper to taste Fresh cracked black pepper to taste Cilantro for garnish

In a medium stockpot, over medium heat, melt the butter.

Turn the heat up a touch, add carrots, and cook for 15 minutes. Add the shallots, onions and curry powder. Stir to evenly distribute the curry powder and cook for another 5 minutes then turn the heat up to medium-high and add garlic. Give it a stir and immediately add 2/3 of chicken stock (add immediately so that garlic doesn’t burn). Cook for 20 minutes, ensure carrots are completely cooked, then turn heat back down to medium and add coconut milk. Let cook for 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and blend in batches taking care with hot liquid. After blending, add the rest of the chicken stock if soup is too thick for your liking.

After adding more stock bring briefly to a soft boil then turn down heat again.

After adjusting for thickness, check salt and pepper again. Serve immediately in warm bowls with hot bread or chill and serve as a cold soup. Delicious both ways! Serves 6 Note: The consistency and color of soup may change, depending on how long you blend the soup. If using a high-powered blender, blend for 2 minutes per batch.

If using a traditional blender, blend for 3 minutes per batch.

Original Recipe by Jessica Bride

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for the garden

Garden Variety Local experts and aficionados weigh in with tips and share why they love to grow things.

By Pamela Marquis

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riting and gardening are entwined in my life. My very first poem, written at age 6, was about a brave tulip breaking the frozen Wisconsin soil to bloom. So I thought it would be interesting to share the words and thoughts of other local gardeners about their passion for gardening.

Why do you garden?

“At Grow Dat Youth Farm, we grow food to strengthen our community and the land.” - Leo Gorman, Farm

purpose. My parents grew up in India, and much of what they ate was vegetarian and grown on their own land. They brought those skills here to America, and we have never been without a garden.” - Harpreet Samra, Home Gardener

“I find that gardening awakens my spirit and calms my everyday worries. There is something so comforting in having your hands in the dirt. It is so simple, but such a miracle to watch a seed grow.” - Cindy Metcalf, President, Master Gardeners of Greater New Orleans

Manager, Grow Dat Youth Farm

“I garden because it gives what I eat so much more

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“It’s a hobby, a passion and therapeutic exercise. I like putting together a visual garden that includes fragrance

books Onward and Upward in the Garden

by Katharine White.

The Impressionist Garden

by Derek Fell Second Nature: A Gardener’s Education

by Michael Pollan

“It would have to be one of the more unique plants in the plant palette, the Staghorn Fern. The plant can grow on just about anything, anywhere as long as it gets enough moisture from the air and doesn’t get too much sun.

Can you think of anything more amazing than an epiphyte that can happily grow completely suspended in the air?” - Shaun Hebert,

and soothing sounds. Lizards and butterflies are a sign that everything is balanced.” -

Horticulture Manager, Audubon Zoo

Nancy Lipsey, Home Gardener

“My favorite plant is buddleia davidii also known as “butterfly bush.” It starts off small, then grows into a beautiful bush/tree that attracts butterflies throughout the year. -

What’s the key to a successful garden?

“Listening. The garden speaks its own language and is a great teacher. The more time you spend in it, the easier it is to understand how to succeed.” - Amber Dawn, Education Director, Hollygrove Market and Farm

“A driving passion for horticulture is behind every successful garden. A successful garden can be a profitable vegetable garden, a bountiful flower garden, or any place that is improved by the presence of a green space.” - Amy Graham, Director of Horticulture, Longue Vue House and Gardens

“Good soil is where it all starts. Then pay a lot of attention to your garden to catch problems early and keep records. Perfect success will not happen with gardening, but if you remember what you did wrong this year, you can fix it next year!” - Sarah Bertrand, Jefferson Parish Extension Agent What’s your favorite plant?

Deanna Eckholdt, Corporate Special Event, The Plant Gallery How did you learn to garden?

“I learned gardening as a young child from my father.

He grew everything but mostly vegetables and herbs, and because my mother was Italian he grew a whole lot of tomatoes. She did not garden but she learned how to preserve everything we grew and we ate well throughout the year. That was passed on to me and the reason why I like to grow vegetables today. That is why I love the fresh food movement that is going on across America.” - Susan L. Capley, Education Director, New Orleans Botanical Garden

“I am still learning how to garden. It never ends. It’s just a love for the outdoors and seeing what plants work where, a trial and error all the time.” - Tucker Bantom, Manager, Perino’s Garden Center n New Orleans Homes & Lifestyles.com

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LIVING WITH ANTIQUES

Mirror, Mirror, On the Wall The fairest room accessory of them all.

By Laura Claverie

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ho is the fairest of them all?

When the Wicked Queen asked that famous question, I hope she was gazing into an antique mirror. After all, nothing adds more warmth and life to a room than a beautiful centuries-old mirror, preferably one that bears the markings and artistry of age.

But a beautiful antique mirror can be difficult to find and use correctly.

“I love mirrors in every room. To me, they are works of art,” says Terri Goldsmith, owner of Maison de Provence, a small, jewel box of a store on Magazine Street. Each wall of her stop features a mirror, from the large gilded mirror

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that once graced a French chateau, to a small Venetian painted mirror.

Mirrors are like jewelry: the final touch.

And because the frames were hand-carved and gilded or painted, no two antique mirrors are alike. A fine mirror can be pricey, so it’s important to do a little homework before beginning your search for an authentic antique piece, lest you buy a reproduction for an antique price. Look closely for these details.

The back of an antique mirror will tell you a lot. Look for uneven wood as these pieces were hand-sawed by the artisan. The carvings along the frame will be uneven and asymmetrical. Often the two sides will not be exact images of the other.

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“Remember, these frames were painstakingly carved by craftsmen, so there will be imperfections in even the finest pieces,” says Goldsmith.

“The French have a saying, ‘Fabrique avec amour,’ which means ‘carved from the heart,’ and that is especially true with mirrors.”

If the frame of a mirror is painted, look for layers of other colors that may peek through. A thick coat of paint usually means that the mirror is new. An older surface will have a flatness to the paint and will be naturally distressed with uneven chips.

Also, study the patina of a gilded mirror, which should have a warm, yellow cast. If a reddish tint shows through, that’s a good sign as under real gilded mirrors is bole, a reddish clay foundation. Look for fine cracks in the surface and a soft, smooth texture.

You may even see tiny lines marking the small sheets of gold that were applied by hand onto the frame.

The mirror itself should bear small spots, called floxing, caused by oxidation.

In true mercury glass, the preferred glass of the 18th and early 19th centuries, there might be small flecks resembling diamond dust in the surface, and the mirror itself should have a grayish hue.

Trumeaus, the tall painted mirrors which once hung in country French homes, are most popular today. “The word trumeau means, ‘the wall between two windows,” Goldsmith

says. She recommends that when searching for a trumeau, notice the carvings or paintings above the mirrors as these depicted the interests of the owner. In her shop, one trumeau features hearts and was likely a wedding gift.

Another features violins and probably belonged to a musician. Each trumeau tells a story.

Once you have found the perfect antique mirror for your room, consider the scale. “Most people opt for mirrors that are too small for the space,” says Goldsmith. She recommends that you also consider what is placed around the mirror to balance it. Most important, she says, the mirror should not exceed the perimeter of what is under it.

When it comes to mirrors, decorate fearlessly, says Goldsmith. “Don’t be afraid to mix or match or use more than one mirror in a room. An antique mirror can be just what a modern room needs to make it pop. A French mirror looks fabulous in an English setting and vice versa,” she adds.

Great antique mirrors, like other great antiques, are becoming rare and harder to find. But like a beautiful piece of jewelry, a fine mirror is worth the investment and the effort it takes to locate. Like art, it can be moved from room to room and passed down to future generations to appreciate.

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MASTERS OF THEIR CRAFT

Cutting Their Teeth Art market veterans go brick-and-mortar with Tooth & Nail Trading Co.

By Lauren LaBorde

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here’s a sense of calm on the Thursday I walk into the Magazine Street store Tooth & Nail Trading Co. The doors are open, an early fall breeze is wafting through, and jewelry maker Holly Williams’ dog, Dottie, is resting on the floor. But from what I can tell after talking to them, this calm is a welcome change for store owners and resident artisans Williams and Krista DeJoseph, jewelry makers who cut their teeth on the often exhausting art market circuit and now have a brick-and-mortar store selling their creations and those of other artists.

“We kind of talked offhand like, ‘Oh, it’d be

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fun to one day do something together,’ but I don’t think we ever thought it was actually in the near future,” DeJoseph says. But an opportunity to take over a space on Magazine Street presented itself, and DeJoseph knew the pair had to act quickly. “[Krista] called me and said, ‘Do you want to open a store?’ And I said no,” Williams says.

“And then she said ‘Do you want to work markets for the rest of your life?’”

Williams and DeJoseph could often be seen selling their wares at the Frenchmen Street Art Market under the brands Small Change Finery and Queens Metal, respectively. Working the

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market, which is open five days a week and goes until 1 a.m., was lucrative but difficult for the two artists.

“It’s nice to have a space where you don’t have to tear things down every day,” DeJoseph says. “The markets are fun, but they’re exhausting.”

Something both women’s jewelry lines have in common is their use of metals; Small Change Finery also incorporates materials like bone, deer antler and rabbit fur while Queens Metal is characterized by hard lines, geometric shapes and a more industrial look.

“There’s something badass about (metal). I think that’s the right word,” Williams says. “It’s a mix of feminine and bold and badass stuff.”

Williams is a native of New Jersey whose love of travel led her to live in many cities, finally landing her in New Orleans in 2010.

“I’ve always tinkered with jewelry, but I never completed something I was proud of until I moved here,” she says.

DeJoseph is from Upstate New York, and she lived in New York City for 10 years.

Feeling the stress of the high cost of living and having to live and work in such a small space – DeJoseph recalls a time when she got some press for her work and the photographer could barely fit in her space to get a good photo – the music lover eventually fell in love with New Orleans and moved here.

Besides jewelry by DeJoseph and Williams, the store carries a variety of items

by other New Orleans artists and small artists from around the country. Tooth & Nail also hosts jewelry-making classes aimed at teaching skills that can be honed outside of class.

“The whole idea is learning skills you’re able to do at home in your own time with very little cost and investment of tools,” DeJoseph says. “It sucks when you take a class and you really enjoy it, but you can never do it again because you don’t have a kiln or a potter’s wheel or a darkroom. My idea was, let’s teach basic skills that you could go home and do at your kitchen table.”

As for the store’s name, deciding on this crucial piece of the branding puzzle came down to the wire, with DeJoseph and Williams without a name two days before signing a lease on the space. DeJoseph says “Tooth & Nail” suddenly came to her while laying in bed. The name mixes the organic and metallic elements of their work while also referencing their hustle as artists.

“I like the idea of fighting tooth-and-nail,” DeJoseph says. “Anyone who’s selfemployed knows it’s a constant hustle. You’re constantly looking for the next sale, next gig, next connection, whatever. I like the idea of fighting tooth-and-nail to stay alive, basically.”

“It was so right. It was perfect,” Williams says of the name.

DeJoseph interjects: “She was on board, so I knew it was going to be a good partnership.” n

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TRENDWATCH

Lounging in Luxury Pillows, blankets and throws

By Vesta Fort / Photographed by Eugenia Uhl

Fluffly white blanket from Abode

Seafoam shantung pillow from Villa Vici

Watery blue embroidered pillow from Abode

Peacock blue embroidered lumbar pillow from Abode

Monogrammed cashmere throw from Leontine Linens

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Blue wool plaid pillow from West Elm

Shimmery grey mitered square pillow from Villa Vici

Wool plaid blanket from West Elm

Rust fringed throw from Abode

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Faux fur lumbar pillow from Abode

Rust velvet pillow from Sotre

Luxurious satin coverlet from Leontine Linens

Cozy cable throw from West Elm

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Plum Velvet pillow from Sotre

Plum fur pillow from Sotre

Batik printed pillow from Villa Vici

White fur throw from Villa Vici

Grey silk blanket from Sotre

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Satin Ribbon Ball from Villa Vici

White cable knit throw from West Elm

Laser cut leather pillow from Shades of Blue

Faux Fur Blanket from Villa Vici

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The Best of Winter

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A Season to Celebrate

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A Season to Celebrate How to throw the perfect winter fête

Styled and written by Valorie Hart / Photographed by Sara Essex Bradley

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inter entertaining can be a challenge, but it can also be fun. Even in New Orleans it may be too cold to use your courtyard, balcony, patio or pool to lounge and to sit by.

You are probably exhausted from hosting or attending countless holiday parties. But there are a few easy ideas and tips that can help you put together a warm and cozy winter dinner party inside your home.

Keep the guest list intimate and manageable, perhaps six to eight for dinner. If you have a lot of friends, you can do back-to-back dinner parties.

Once you have one party organized and set to go, it is easy to replicate it on a second night.

Hire a chef! This is something that is very affordable, when factoring in the cost of groceries and the time it would take for you to shop and cook the dinner. Keep the menu simple, and let the chef know your budget.

The chef can do the grocery shopping and food preparation and even pitch in with getting the food to the table. Then you can concentrate on having a good time at your own party.

There’s nothing better than comfort food on a winter night to help you forget all about early nightfall and the cold weather. Chef Ryan Hughes of Purloo restaurant creates a seasonal menu. He says, “I like to cook food that draws on the flavors and traditions of the regions.” Dishes for the dinner include a low-country style she-crab soup garnished with aged Madeira wine, curried lamb, roasted local vegetables, cornbread Madeleines, and one of his favorite desserts, Harper Lee’s Alabama Lane Cake.

Hughes’s restaurant Purloo is a place both to eat and learn. His open kitchen is not uncommon, but at Purloo Hughes and his staff perform theater in the

round. Thirty seats wrap around the kitchen on three sides. Except for a walk-in refrigerator and dishwashing station, everything is on full view. “I want people to see the ugly, the dirty,” Hughes says. “I don’t care. It’s all out there for everybody to see.”

Hughes knows he and his staff members are performers, and as they work, they expect guests to ask questions. The cooks are happy to explain each step of how they prepare your dinner. This is the experience you can have at home for your dinner party when you engage a chef for the evening.

Ask your guests to dress up. It makes the evening feel more special, even when serving the most humble menu. Email invitations are fine, but it’s exciting to get an invitation in the mail the old-school way. While you’re at it, write a menu card to display at the dinner. People love to talk about food, and a written menu is a great conversation-starter.

Have your guests gather in the kitchen, and watch the chef put on a show. Serve a signature cocktail and some simple nibbles. For this part, Chef Ryan Hughes suggested Cava and Bayou Rum sparkling mojitos with a grapefruit twist. A cup of hot soup makes for an excellent starter on a winter night, and it can also be served in the kitchen as a first course.

Choose one color with which to set your table.

Winter white is classic and simple to work with.

Using all-white tablecloths, runners, dinnerware and serving platters creates easy elegance. Serve the main course from the kitchen so the center of the table can be decorated with candles and white flowers.

“Fancy” touches like place cards, candles and flowers can make a dinner with friends become a celebratory get-together. Set the table the day before the party. It is so much more fun and relaxing than doing it the day of your dinner.

Menu prepared by Chef Ryan Hughes of Purloo at Southern Food and Beverage Museum Table designed by Baraya Hall Event Design Men’s fashion by FELLOW (custom handcrafted suits)

Ask your guests to dress up – it makes the evening more special.

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Serve cocktails in the kitchen and watch the chef put on a show.

Cava and Bayou Rum sparkling mojitos with grapefruit 3 tablespoons sugar 1 grapefruit, rind removed and juiced 1 cup Bayou Rum Silver 1 bottle very cold cava Put the sugar and the juiced grapefruit into a small pitcher and muddle. Stir in the rum. Strain into chilled champagne glasses and top off with the cava. Garnish with grapefruit peel.

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Chef Ryan Hughes of Purloo talks about the menu

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A sharply designed menu and the winter white table were designed by Baraya Hall Event Design.

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The winter menu includes roasted veggies, Harper Lee’s Alabama Lane Cake and cheddar cornbread Madeleines.

Low-Country She Crab soup With Madeira 5 tablespoons butter 5 tablespoons flour 1 small white onion, fine dice 1 stalk celery, fine dice 2 cloves garlic, minced salt and pepper to taste 1 teaspoon paprika 2 quarts milk 1 pint heavy cream 1 cup crab or seafood stock 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1 teaspoon liquid crab boil 2 teaspoons Worcestershire 1 teaspoon Tabasco 1 pound lump crabmeat ½ cup crab roe 2 green onions, sliced thin 1/2 cup Madeira In a medium sauce pot, make a roux with butter and flour, do not brown.

Add the onion, celery, and garlic; season salt, pepper and paprika.

Continue to cook over low heat and stir for about 4 minutes.

Whisk in milk so that no lumps form. Stir in crab stock and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer and pour in half of the Madeira. Season with parsley, crab boil, Worcestershire and Tabasco. Cover, and simmer on low for about 30 minutes. Add crabmeat, and simmer for another 10 minutes.

Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with crab roe and top off with a splash of the remaining Madeira and a sprinkle sliced green onions.

A cup of hot soup served as the first course in the kitchen.

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Chef Ryan Hughes serves the main course.

Curried Pickett Farms Lamb With Sweet Potatoes 2 pounds lamb stew meat 4 tablespoons curry powder 1 tablespoon kosher salt ½ cup Canola oil 1 onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 3 stalks celery, chopped 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped 2 medium jalapenos, chopped seeds and all 1 bunch green onions, chopped 1 11-ounce can crushed tomatoes 2 cups chicken stock 1 tablespoon fish sauce 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons lemongrass, chopped 2 tablespoons ginger, chopped 1 can coconut milk 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced ½ inch 1 bunch fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped Season lamb with 3 tablespoons of curry powder and 1 tablespoon of salt. Set aside for 30 minutes.

Heat the oil in a medium heavy bottomed pot over moderate heat. Brown lamb, remove from pan and set aside. Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, jalapenos, green onions remaining 1 tablespoon curry powder and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Add the seared lamb, tomatoes and chicken stock, fish sauce, sugar, lemongrass and ginger. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until lamb is tender, about 1 hour. Add the coconut milk and sweet potato and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper and chopped cilantro.

Serve over creamy grits.

Chef’s Note: Pickett Farms lamb can be found under the Royal Farms label in your local Rouses.

Light and Day An Uptown villa glimmers with sunny interiors and sumptuous surfaces.

By Melanie Warner Spencer / Photographed by Sara Essex Bradley / Styled by Valorie Hart

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n 1922, architect Leon C. Weiss, of Weiss, Dreyfous and Seiferth – known for the Art Deco-style Louisiana State Capitol building in Baton Rouge – finished a sunlight-flooded, stone, Mediterranean-style villa near Audubon Park. Windows dominate the columned exterior of the striking house, which is elegantly topped with a red clay tile roof. The current owners admired it for years, whether visiting friends whose relatives owned it or passing by when running errands in the neighborhood. While the formerly formal and jewel-toned interior now is awash in shades of cream and white, it’s easy when relaxing in the cozy solarium off of the expansive living room, to imagine the home’s Jazz Age beginnings, with fashionable couples chitchatting and clinking Champagne coupes as they filter out the French doors onto the front veranda with piano music wafting through the night air. Easy entertaining is as much a part of the life of the house as it may have ever been, which is one of the many attributes that drew the current owners to the six-bedroom manse.

Top: After living in the house for five years, the owners worked with local designer Rivers Spencer to finish the interiors.

Bottom: A painting by Kevin Gillentine is one of the choice additions to the owners of a Mediterranean-style villa designed by Leon C. Weiss of Weiss, Dreyfous and Seiferth in 1922.

The firm also designed the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge and the Granada Theatre and Pontchartrain Hotel in New Orleans.

Facing page: The sunny solarium overlooks a veranda and lawn and offers access to the front veranda. A flat-screened television is tucked discretely into the corner.

“I’ve always admired the exterior of the house,” says one of the owners, a local real estate lawyer. “The architecture; it’s classic.”

The first order of business after buying the house in 2005, was to hire interior painter Dennis Burke to brighten up the sapphire blue and ruby read tones on the walls with white throughout the rooms.

Working from the third floor down, it took three months to brighten and whiten the surfaces. For the Venetian plaster in the foyer, the couple turned to decorative finish and restoration artist Diane Killeen, who counts the historic Roosevelt Hotel as one of her many clients.

“We knew when we walked into the kitchen that it had to be redone,” the owner says. The light oak cabinets and hand painted tile Italian tile backsplash would have to await a complete overhaul.

“We painted the trim of the cabinets and refinished the top of the tiles. We knew it was just temporary.”

She also wanted to live in the house, to get a feel for the space.

“I realized it wasn’t functional,” she says. “There was no triangle. If you opened the refrigerator to make a

Top: Spencer had the owner’s grandparents’ wingback chairs reupholstered in plush lavender velvet for a fresh pop of color in the master bedroom.

Bottom: The couple worked with Artisan Kitchens & Bath to gut and redesign the kitchen, which features DCS by Fisher and Paykel Appliances.

Facing page: Wood floors and cabinets bring warmth to the all-white kitchen with ample storage throughout the room. Chartreuse drapes add some pizzazz to the room.

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sandwich, you had to walk around the island to put the utensils in the dishwasher.”

Ultimately, the couple gutted the kitchen, working with Lorrie Adams at Artisan Kitchens & Bath to redesign the room with ultimate function in mind. Now, one side features all of the surface area and equipment needed for food prep and the other is outfitted as a wet bar. The wood floors are finished in white, as are the Berloni lacquered wood cabinets, and the couple outfitted the room with DCS by Fisher & Paykel appliances.

In 2013, the owners enlisted the help of designer Rivers Spencer to put the final touches on the interior.

Working with a few key items in the couple’s existing collection of antiques, family heirlooms and artwork, the designer turned her eye toward the furnishings, floor coverings and artworks needed to create a collected, contemporary, yet restrained look with light and texture at the forefront, but which allows the understated architecture of this classic house to take center stage. n

Top: A large-scale gold framed mirror in the dining room has moved with the couple through the home.

Bottom: The half-moon table and piano in the living room were also in the couple’s list of items to work into the new interior landscape. Faux fruit adds a festive, seasonal touch to the home.

Facing page: The dining room table and chairs are from Karla Katz Antiques on Magazine Street. The chandelier adds a touch of elegance in the clean, crisp room.

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Best Spots in the House 6 Fabulous Kitchens and Baths

By Lee Cutrone | Photographed by Jeffery Johnston

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ew Orleanians, it can be argued, spend a majority of their socializing in the kitchen, the heart of the home. But when the guests go home for the night, we like to unwind in stylish comfort, which is when the bath becomes not just a luxury but a necessity. For our annual kitchen and bath feature, we consulted designers and vendors and checked out numerous contenders. What follows are three kitchens and three bathrooms in varying styles. Each one is an exquisite, inspiring space.

Stainless appliances from Nordic Kitchens & Baths

Italian laminate, brushed aluminum with frosted glass and burled maple cabinets all Crystal Cabinetry through Mattix Cabinets

Quartz countertops with waterfall side panels on island from Tuscan Stone

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Carrara marble subway tiles on backsplash from Eclectic Home

Hood by Vent-A-Hood through Nordic Kitchens

Tab hardware pulls from Eclectic Home

Chrome plumbing fixtures from Southland Plumbing

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he mix of materials is what makes this kitchen,” says Penny Francis of the kitchen she designed for a new Lakeview home. The clients were specific about what they wanted: modern design with classic elements, two islands (one for cleaning/prep, one for eating), a coffee station and a bar. Because the footprint of the space is large, Francis used a combination of cabinet materials – Italian laminates, brushed silver and burled maple (Crystal Cabinetry through Mattix Cabinets) – to add warmth and depth. To balance the ceiling height, she added brushed aluminum overhead cabinets with frosted glass. Quartz countertops with waterfall side panels on the breakfast island (quartz from Tuscan Stone), Carrara marble subway tiles, (Eclectic Home), tab hardware pulls (Eclectic Home), stainless appliances (Nordic Kitchens & Baths), chrome plumbing fixtures (Southland), and two sizes of the same pendant light (Eclectic Home) were chosen to complement the sleek modernity of the cabinets.

Caviar island pendant from Eclectic Home New Orleans Homes & Lifestyles.com

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Kenmore Elite appliances

Window shade fabric from Dwell Studio, shade custom made by Shading Places

Barstools from Eclectic Home

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Granite counters from Stone Gallery

Cherry cabinets from Armstrong

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hen Erica Broussard Bart and her husband, Kevin Bart, bought their Lakewood South home, it already had been given a major update.

Damaged by Katrina, vacant for several years after, then renovated in 2011, it was move-in ready. Nevertheless, the Barts, who have twins, wanted to customize the home to fit their lives. The couple liked that the space is open to the family and dining rooms. They also liked the granite counters; cherry cabinets; stainless appliances; ceramic floor; ample storage and roomy, family-style island. The challenge was to marry the warm tones in a way that expressed their tastes. “I didn’t want what was common,” says Erica.

Designer Valorie Hart, whose design blog was a favorite source of inspiration for Erica, provided the answer in the form of a glam backsplash of black, gold and bronze penny tiles and handsome barstools, all from Eclectic Home.

Metallic penny tile backsplash from Eclectic Home New Orleans Homes & Lifestyles.com

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Minimalist stainless handles from IKEA

Cherry cabinets and black granite counters from Lowe’s

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Small paintings of food items above the stove and counter by Kimberly Parker, from Dutch Alley

Frigidaire stainless steel appliances from Barto Appliances

Pendant fixture from UP/Unique Products

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he kitchen in Brian Huddleston and Emily Cosper’s 110-year converted shotgun double reflects their appreciation for both old and new design. After purchasing their Irish Channel residence in 2005, the couple remodeled the kitchen with new surfaces, appliances, fixtures and hardware. “I was going for a modern look,” says Cosper. “I like the juxtaposition of modern stuff in an old house.” Cherry cabinets with red undertones and black counters blend with the wood floors.

Cool-toned stainless steel appliances, minimalist stainless handles and gray walls counterbalance the warmth.

A counter opposite a wall-mounted television provides storage and serves as an island for eating and entertaining – especially during Saints games. A retro-modern fixture from Lamps Plus and a pendant fixture made by local artists Mark Kirk and Heather Macfarlane (of UP/Unique Products) from recycled vodka bottles light the room. But the star of the kitchen is the art – “mostly amateur and outsider art … from Jackson Square and galleries along Magazine Street,” says Huddleston.

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Frameless shower door and vanity mirror from Standard Glass

Statuary countertops and carrara marble countertops from Tuscan Stone Imports

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Crystal chandelier from Eclectic Home

Oval soaking tub from Southland Plumbing Supply

Marble chevron-patterned feature wall from Tuscan Stone

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hen designer Penny Francis decided to turn a home office into a master bath, the idea of creating a space that felt like a retreat or a bathroom in a fine hotel guided the remodel. The location of the room (being above a bathroom on the first floor allowed the owners to tie into existing plumbing) and its architecture (French doors overlooking a balcony) were ideal for such an environment.

Francis started with the tub, shower and vanity designs, then selected materials to bring the space to life. The central feature is the marble chevron-patterned wall made up of 6-by-24 pieces.

The room also includes 24-by-24, 12-by-24 and 2-by-2 hexagons all from the same type of marble from Tuscan Stone Imports.

The wall-hung double vanity features silver travertine sinks from Southland Plumbing Supply and an open shelf with LED lighting. Other amenities include heated floors, wall-mounted Lacava faucets from Southland and frameless glass shower doors with chrome hardware. A crystal chandelier from Eclectic Home adds the final touch of glam.

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Hansgrohe fixtures in his-and-hers shower and tub from A1 Appliances

Sliding barn door from BarnDoorsHardware.com

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Acrylic Klismos chair from Source

Shower tile from Floor & Decor

Bronze tile floor from Adda Carpet & Flooring

Glass shower doors from Glass Doctors

Benjamin Moore “Coastal Fog” paint color

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he Barts’ new master bath, double the size of its predecessor, combines traditional and modern elements. The couple worked with interior designer Valorie Hart to create the space by gutting and merging two smaller bathrooms situated back to back. Carrera marble from King Marble & Granite was used for the huge doublesided shower, partial wall and vanity counters. Greige walls (Benjamin Moore’s “Coastal Fog”) and a bronze tile floor from Adda Carpets & Flooring warm the white of the marble.

Many of the other decorative components, including the agape tub and quatrefoil mirror were found by Erica Bart and Hart online. Hart had the matching vanities custom-made and the metallic glass mosaic backsplashes installed to the ceiling. Kathy Kuo agate sconces, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams glass wall art, vanity mirrors from Restoration Hardware. Nameeks sinks, Hansgrohe fixtures in the hisand-hers shower and tub.

Oria freestanding tub from Signaturehardware.com

Kathy Kuo agate & branch sconces

Tonya wall mirror from Joss & Main

Kohler vanity sinks and faucets from Southland Plumbing Supply

Vanities and charcoal-colored mirrors are custom

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Cage pendant fixture and vertical tubular sconces from Eclectic Home

24-by-24 Arctic Blanco porcelain tile from Pieri Tile & Marble

Carved silver leaf mirror from Gilt.com

6-by-24 silver strand porcelain horizontal tile

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hen husband-and-wife architects Daniel and Victoria Zangara of Zangara + Partners remodeled the master bath in their historic 19th-century Lower Garden District home, they let the house itself guide the design. “We try to keep the fabric of New Orleans in our work – we’re really cognizant of that – but we like to create a more modern interior,” says Victoria. True to form, the master bath, which was gutted and reconfigured, respects elements of the original architecture (they worked within the space to preserve the 12-inch plaster crown moldings) and mixes them with contemporary surfaces and fixtures. In keeping with the architecture, the space needed to be grand, says the couple. In keeping with their tastes, it needed to be sleek and clean. The room’s dated pink tile, gold faucets and corner tub are now replaced with a combination of contemporary forms and a polished palette of silver, white and charcoal. Natural light from a hall window streams through the door and transom, while new lighting fixtures from Eclectic Home make a design statement. “We played with the traditional and the contemporary,” says the architectural duo.

Resin tub from Signature Hardware

Tub filler from Jado New Orleans Homes & Lifestyles.com

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Home improvement guru Ty Pennington will be on stage Saturday, January 17, only to share his experiences, expert tips and behind-the-scenes stories from hosting ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.

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Find fresh ideas for your home in designer rooms by local designers Chet Pourciau Design, Modern Market with M2 Studio and Spruce Inspired Living.

Stroll through four beautiful gardens, featuring KnB Lawn Care and Landscape designs and exquisite fountains

by The French Casting Company. Learn how to plant a butterfly garden after visiting the butterfly house showcasing more than 500 butterflies.

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John Gidding Architect and interior designer John Gidding, from the hit show HGTV Curb Appeal, will be sharing his clever ideas to achieve great outdoor design that makes people excited to enter your home without breaking your budget.

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Q: How do you improve the “curb appeal” of a home with an off-center door?

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Local interior designer and Louisiana native Chet Pourciau will share his creative perspective for mixing vintage with modern and contemporary with traditional designs during Q & A sessions at the NOLA Home Show. Owner of Chet Pourciau Design, Chet is true believer that your home should make you happy and design projects don’t have to break your budget. See Chet Pourciau Design at the NOLA Home Show Friday – Sunday!

Modern Market is a local furniture boutique and design studio, owned by Sherrie Hope, representing emerging modern product designers and ideas for a creative, design inspired lifestyle. Their architecture and interior design firm, M2 Studio, founded by Charles Neyrey, crafts solutions that best suits each client’s needs. See Modern Market and M2 Studio at the NOLA Home Show Friday – Sunday!

Spruce Inspired Living Owner of eco-friendly interior design shop Spruce Inspired Living, Nomita Joshi-Gupta hopes to inspire visitors at the NOLA Home Show with her distinctive and sustainable designs in the Home Décor feature. At Spruce Inspired Living, Nomita focuses on environmentally friendly materials that provide a sustainable solution to any design challenge. See Spruce Inspired Living at the NOLA Home Show Friday – Sunday!

KnB Lawn Care and Landscape Local lawn care specialist and owner of KnB Lawn Care and Landscape, LLC, Brian Borden is proud to showcase his design skills by building a garden feature at the NOLA Home Show. Experts in commercial and residential creative landscaping solutions, Brian and his team at KnB have mastered the art of lawn care services and landscaping designs for more than 10 years. See KnB Lawn Care and Landscape at the NOLA Home Show Friday – Sunday!

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A New Beginning Bathtub Safety Step.......... 315

Halo Dips...................................................... 1115

Quality Carpet And Flooring........................... 819

A Spice Above................................................. 338

Happy Feet USA, Inc..............................1314,637

Redfern Enterprises..................................... 1309

A-1 Remodeling & Building, Inc.................. 1332

Harry’s Dive Shop......................................... 1018

REM Sleep Solutions...................................... 421

All Tech Services & Solutions........................ 836

Hawaiian Moon.............................................. 915

Rhino Shield of Louisiana............................ 1107

American Garage Door................................. 1219

Home Depot.................................................... 729

Scentsy Fragrance......................................... 815

American Restorators, LLC............................ 545

Ideal Outdoor Living....................................... 521

Scorpion Coatings.......................................... 318

Angie’s Lists................................... 513

Infinite Therapeutics...................................... 612

Sierra National Products.............................. 1015

Atlas Tile Roofing Company Inc.................... 712

Intrepid Stone Specialties.............................. 912

Sleep Number................................. 829

Bernard Blanchard Electrical Company Llc.. 204

Inwood Gardens............................................. 202

Solar Alternatives, Inc.................................... 536

Blinds & Shutters Direct................................ 212

J & J Exterminating........................................ 618

South Coast Solar.......................................... 615

Bruno’s Audio & Video................................... 810

Joe’s Lawn Mower Shop................................. 403

Southern Journeys........................................ 1202

CertaPro Painters........................................... 419

K n B Lawn Care and Landscape.................. 805

Spruce.......................................................... 1241

Christmas & Nightime Decor By Terminix... 1307

Kitchen Craft................................................ 1048

Square Deal Siding Company...................... 1119

Coldwell Banker South Coast........................ 442

LASPCA.......................................... 109

Stepping On Stones, LLC............................... 609

Cook’s Warehouse, Inc................................... 814

Legend Interiors Inc....................................... 619

Strong Shield Siding.................................... 1337

Copper Kettle Roasted Nuts.......................... 737

Leonel’s Fine Upholstery & Furniture Inc...... 233

Suburban Roofing & Siding......................... 1318

Cox Communications....................... 429

Lifetime Stainless Steel Cookware.............. 1037

Summerwinds Resort Services...................... 706

Creative Jewelry by Bridgeja’, LLC................. 412

Link Security and Smarthome....................... 518

Sunlight Contractors...................................... 705

Crescent City Designs.................................... 519

M & E Sales...........................................1221,951

Superior Bath & Shower................................ 337

Cutco Cutlery.................................................. 443

Mattress Firm................................................. 203

Superior Sleep Experience........................... 1320

Demo Marketing, Inc...................................... 914

Max Home & New Bath................................ 1218

Swift Inc....................................................... 1232

Design Management Group LLC.................... 718

Mid South Coatings LLCs.............................. 512

Tandy Leather................................................ 804

Direct Tools Factory Outlet............................. 610

Modern Market............................................. 1228

Terminix........................................................ 1303

Doors Of Elegance, Inc................................... 918

Moreau’s Thermal Services.......................... 1129

The Mailbox Guy............................................. 530

Easy Living Products...................................... 537

Mosquito Squad of Louisiana Bayou Region...1323

Touch of Purple............................................ 1150

Enovative Technologies................................. 839

Nectar of the Vine........................................ 1242

Treeco Tree care............................................. 414

Euroshine USA.............................................. 1203

New Orleans Homes & Lifestyles Magazine.. 506

Tuff Shed, Inc............................................... 1103

Exquisite Lifestyles...................................... 1328

New Orleans Lighting Alternatives.............. 1325

U.S.A. Fire & Burglar Alarm........................... 713

EZ Hang Chairs............................................ 1137

New York Life................................................. 542

Ultimate Creations......................................... 607

Ferguson Plumbing, Lighting & Appliances. 544

Nice Touch Massage...................................... 314

Urban Architecture......................................... 813

Flambeaux Lighting....................................... 219

NOLA Lending Group, LLC.............................. 433

US Jaclean.................................................... 1214

FLOORMAX...................................................... 320

NOLA Recycled Furniture & Decor................. 529

Vita-Mix Corp................................................. 844

French Fountains/The French Casting Company....611

Organically Yours......................................... 1211

Webster Enterprises..............................1003,603

Generator Power Systems Inc........................ 808

Pella Windows & Doors.................................. 629

Wilserv, Inc..................................................... 909

Gallo Wines.............................Lounge 1

Prestige Products................................1333,1114

Window World................................................. 821

GNL Contractors LLC.................................... 1336

Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc................ 919

Wyndham Vacation Resorts........................... 438

Great Southern Wood Preserving................. 1121

ProFashion & Bamboo Pillows................415,103

Xplore Federal Credit Union........................... 511

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Treading Softly The carpet comeback

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ike linoleum, wall-to-wall carpeting used to be practically a given in residences a couple of decades ago.

I grew up in a house old enough to have hardwood floors, but even there certain rooms were carpeted. Most memorable was the clumpy orange carpet in our den. My brothers and I used to pretend it was lava. We would jump from one piece of furniture to the next to avoid falling onto the molten, 1970s-era surface below. At some point in time, somebody must have thought that carpet was a “groovy” touch.

Since then, carpeting styles have changed, but to a surprising degree carpets have also gone away. No doubt flooding has made carpets less popular in New Orleans – and tile floors, in equal

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measure, more popular. Meanwhile, people have rediscovered the natural romance of wood floors and realize that covering an antique hardwood floor is a sin.

Still, there are practical benefits to carpets.

Everybody loves high ceilings and wide, open spaces, but combined with a tile floor or even a wood floor, such spaces can become echo chambers. Carpeting, by contrast, sucks up sound. Sound, like a tennis ball, bounces more easily off a hard floor than a plush one.

Furthermore, carpeting helps to make a home more energy-efficient. It’s a little like putting insulation on your floor. This can be of particular advantage in raised houses.

There are aesthetic benefits as well. If you

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tip Use carpeting to improve the acoustics for conversation in an echo-prone room or just to create a cozier ambience. With carpet tiles, mix and match to create unique patterns, separate spaces within a single room or mark off walkways.

Where a flooring decision needs to be made, carpeting can be an inexpensive alternative to tile or wood.

feel that wood or tile floors have become too predictable or, in your house, too monotonous, there are some striking carpeting alternative nowadays. The carpet companies have kept up with the times.

One of the most dynamic selections comes from Interface. The company was founded on the premise that wall-to-wall carpeting was not the most efficient approach for offices – that replaceable, modular carpet tiles were the way to go. That way, if the boss spills some ink on the floor, you need only replace the tile with the ink on it. Interface is known for its environmentally aware approach to its manufacturing processes and products. The company’s carpets contain a heavy dose of recycled materials.

A relatively recent spinoff company called Flor focuses on the residential market. By using carpet squares, homeowners can mix and match tiles to create their own patterns,

although Flor kindly offers suggested patterns and online tools for experimenting with different combinations. Flor’s focus is squarely on homeowners seeking a modern aura.

Another carpet company worth a look is Shaw Floor. Shaw’s carpets run the gamut of wall-towall carpeting types. The choices vary enough to appease both traditional and contemporary predilections. Also in the wall-to-wall market, Karastan has created some daring options.

There are various standard carpet types, such as loop, frieze, patterned and textured. Loop pile carpeting is most readily recognized in the berber variety; these tend to be more durable and stainresistant, but less cushy, than other types. Frieze carpets are also called “twist” carpets because the fibers are long and highly twisted during the manufacturing process; they hide footprints well and are long-lasting. Patterned carpets may have varieties of color and tuft heights.

And textured carpets are soft, familiar and versatile.

It should be remembered that maintenance helps to extend the life of a carpet.

Frequent Hoovering helps to keep dirt from being ground in. Professional cleaning on an annual or biennial basis is recommended to refresh the fibers. Finally, like your mom used to say, use the sense that God gave a flea and don’t track mud into the house. n New Orleans Homes & Lifestyles.com

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Campbell Cabinets B.J. Farrell and Bruce Farrell

By Pamela Marquis

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ampbell Cabinets opened for business in 1972 with one small delivery truck and an operation so small you could just about put it in a cabinet,” says the company’s manager, B.J. Farrell. Today, the company has grown to three locations in Harahan, Mandeville and Picayune, Mississippi. They offer cabinets in a wide selection of materials, finishes and styles. And, because they specialize in cabinets for residential and commercial projects, they buy in volume and thus can offer very competitive prices.

What are some things you need to know when helping a client? When helping a client select cabinets for their home, we like to know their personal style and taste because everyone’s style is different. Also, family size and family demographic is important because you want the kitchen to function best for the family members living in the house.

And finally, budget for the kitchen is important.

What current trend excites you? Right now, painted finishes, such as cool whites, grays and off-whites are hot.

Most cabinets have soft-close doors and soft-close drawers, which allows the doors and drawers to slowly close, almost automatically. The soft-close features are requested daily by our customers.

How does living in/and around New Orleans influence your inventory? New Orleans has such a diverse style of architecture and culture. The architecture differs in New Orleans and the surrounding parishes, which in turn reflects the different kitchen style, color and design.

For each house. Because of this diversity, we offer a large selection of cabinet styles and finishes.

220 Hord St. | Harahan | 733-4687 | info@campbellcabinets.com

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Floor & Decor

Divine Cuisine in a Heavenly Atmosphere CUSTOMIZED WEDDINGS

Lindsay Swenson

By Pamela Marquis

Corporate Functions • Private Events Thurs-Sat 5-10pm • Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm

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loors may be the last item to be installed, but they should be one of the first things to think about when beginning any remodeling or new construction. Floor & Decor helps its clients find the perfect flooring solution. It offers a wide selection of flooring including ceramic, porcelain, wood, laminate and stone flooring, as well the tools needed to do the installation. It is a hard-surface retailer, so it also offers such things as shower surrounds and backsplashes. “We have the lowest prices and best in stock selection,” says Lindsay Swenson, chief executive merchant. “No one can even come close to competing with us on that.”

What are some things you need to know when helping a client pick out the best flooring? We ask a ton of qualifying questions to help determine our customer’s wants/needs such as: Do you have children? Pets? Are you up for modest maintenance? Is slip factor a concern? Is durability a top priority? Is it a wet area? Is this your forever home?

How does living in New Orleans influence your inventory?

We definitely customize our inventory to the New Orleans wants/needs. It’s all about the white marbles, white subway tile, white glass. Light grays are also popular especially for wood flooring and porcelain tile for kitchens.

What design trend in flooring do you wish would disappear? White on white on white on white...enough already. It’s uninspired, boring, sterile and overdone. Be brave, do something different!

3835 Iberville St. in Mid City | Free Parking

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New Orleans Design Gallery 2801 Magazine St | Ste. A | New Orleans | 891-3005 4 Westside Shopping Center | Gretna | 361-0501 Craig Mulcahy photo

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The French Mix Jennifer DiCerbo

By Pamela Marquis

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esigner and owner of The French Mix, Jennifer DiCerbo believes the best way to create the perfect design is through collaboration. She always encourages her clients to share their aesthetic to which she then adds her professional expertise. Her store on Lee Lane in Historic Downtown Covington reflects her sophisticated chic style. The inventory is a mix of traditional and contemporary items with custom furnishings, lighting, rugs, custom window treatments, cribs, custom bedding and original art.

How would you describe the “perfect” piece of furniture?

It’s interesting and unique and complements the rest of space without feeling contrived. It just works perfectly in the space.

What is one of the more unique items you carry? Original art and custom pieces. Custom can be more expensive but I feel it also has more impact and longevity if you get something made in the exact size and in a custom finish that brings the entire room together. Plus, most likely it will be a one-of-a -kind item that no one else will have it!

What was the best design advice anyone gave you? Get an expert/designer to help you, they are a resource and can save you from making costly mistakes. Invest in good quality pieces and be patient and wait for an order vs. giving into instant gratification.

How would you summarize your design philosophy? Don’t keep anything you don’t enjoy just because someone gave it to you. Your home should be the most relaxing space that brings you peace and tranquility.

228 Lee Lane | Covington | (985) 809-3152 | shopthefrenchmix.com

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Pieri Tile & Marble Co. Dina Pieri-Chevalier

By Pamela Marquis

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ile is one of the most popular and affordable offerings in the design industry. It can evoke emotion and create energy and its durability and stunning beauty can increase the value of any home.

Pieri Tile and Marble Co. is a local leader in the tile industry. “We’ve also been providing stone and marble needs for New Orleans for more than 40 years,” says Dina Pieri-Chevalier, manager at Pieri Tile & Marble Co. Their showroom offers a wide selection of tile including porcelain, ceramic, glass and all types of natural stone, including granite, marble, travertine, limestone, flagstone, soapstone and slate.

What is stone fabrication? Large blocks of stone from the quarry are cut into slabs, then the slabs are shaped and polished. We help our clients select the perfect stone or granite slabs. We always look for ways to maximum the beauty of grain that is unique to each slab. We are the experts in the total process: fabrication, polishing and installation.

What sets you apart from your competition? My father and owner, Joe Pieri’s knowledge and expertise is unbeatable. He has more than 40 years experience and his hands-on expertise guides all our projects from beginning to end. This expertise in installation as well as our knowledge of our products sets us apart.

What Product is trending now? White marble! We are selling plenty of white marbles in both kitchens and baths.

Marble is so timeless and classic. It can be so much softer and warmer than granite. It’s a great option.

3622 Toulouse St. | New Orleans | (504) 488-1509 | pieritile.com Craig Mulcahy photo

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Abode

St. Romain

Decorating Advice Art & Antiques

By Lee Cutrone

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uying art and antiques is not always as easy as it might sound. Many buyers have purchased a piece only to get home and find that it doesn’t fit in with their décor. We asked local experts for advice on where to begin if you are in the market for art and antiques. While buying what speaks to you is always advised, our professionals’ insider tips on where to shop and how to pull things together will go a long way toward ensuring that your selections shine.

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Getting Started As an interior designer and owner of the Magazine Street design shop, Shades Of Blue, Mary Lou Fewell suggests her clients browse magazines – especially local ones – to find images of art and antiques they like. “They can see houses like theirs and what people have done with them,” says Fewell. If you’re a shotgun owner, she advises studying how a similar shotgun has been modernized, for instance. Designer Anne Hammett of St. Romain Interiors in Madisonville, lays the groundwork for a space by using what the client EUGENIA UHL photographs

already has first, then helps clients bring in art and antiques by showing them the diversity of merchandise she carries in her shop (antiques as well as contemporary art and accessories).

When purchasing art, she counsels clients to choose original works versus giclées; when buying antiques she advises looking for styles and quality that will outlast trends. Designer Erin Jacobs, owner of Abode, starts by creating a space plan and putting the “bigger, more expensive pieces you use every day” in place, then shows clients plenty of options to see what they like.

“My personal philosophy is that art is super personal,” says Jacobs. “I can coach [clients] in terms of color and texture and size. But I tell clients it’s something they have to love.” Designer Penny Francis, owner of Eclectic Home, agrees. “A mistake that is often made is that people purchase art to match a space rather than purchasing because they really love it,” she says. “Art is subjective.” When in doubt, designer Jennifer DiCerbo of The French Mix in Covington recommends consulting a professional for “a second opinion and to get a feel for the space.” But ultimately, the decision to buy art lies with the client who will live with it.

Where To Shop As a local business owner, Fewell prefers buying from local merchants and artists, a win-win scenario for buyer and seller. In addition to supporting the community of local merchants and artists, she notes that buying art by locals is a great way to collect quality works that may not carry the heftier price tags of pieces by better-known artists or those sold in expensive cities like New York.

For Jacobs, the question of where to shop depends on the client’s time frame and desires. “Some people really want to just love the art itself, while other people are passionate about the artist,” she says. For those who enjoy searching for either art or antiques online, Jacobs recommends a wide array of sources from auctions to first

dibs to eBay. When clients are looking for works by a particular artist, she often hunts down works for them, sometimes calling on sources in the Chicago area where she is from. When possible Hammett recommends asking galleries, shops and other sources whether they allow customers to bring art home on approval (St. Romain allows art and accessories to go out on approval). Hammett suggests using a tape measure, taking photos, and asking for a dealer’s trained opinion, while DiCerbo adds that making a template with painter’s tape or cardboard is helpful. But seeing a work in your own home can be the ultimate

Sourcing the goods Auctions Online Galleries Antiques Shops Antiques Fairs Estate Sales Vintage Shops Festivals Student Art Shows Trips Art Walks Home Décor Boutiques

deal-sealer. “Things are going to look different in a gallery or store with different lighting, colors and furniture,” says DiCerbo. “Buyers have to be able to take things on approval and see them in their own space especially when it’s an investment piece.”

JoAnn Saucier, one of the owners of The Shops At 2011, a market place for antiques, art and more, says that malls like hers offer multiple advantages. The Shops’ vendors offer a broad range of merchandise – contemporary, vintage, Mid-Century, art, antiques, home décor and more – and of expertise – all under one roof. Shoppers also will find custom slipcovers, a framer, two lines of chalk paint for DIY repurposing projects, design assistance upon request and a staff that encourages taking everything

from furniture to art home on approval.

For emerging talent, Francis is a fan of websites like Etsy and social media tools like Instagram. By using them to directly market their work to customers, artists are able to offer better prices.

Mixing It Up “Even if you have all new furniture and art, you should consider having at least one antique with a lot of character,” advocates Fewell. Likewise, she recommends that when a space is mostly comprised of antiques, adding a sleek modern piece of furniture, modern accessories or a contemporary abstract will keep things from looking too traditional. “You want that element of surprise,” she says. Hammett likes to update traditional antiques pieces, such as a classic Chippendale table with something more contemporary and lighter in color like slipcovered chairs.

DiCerbo suggests making a mental list of textures and finishes in a room – wood, glass, iron and so on – and then adding accordingly. “I would never put a wooden lamp on a wooden chest,” she says. “I love mixing different mediums.” Francis advises a mix of mediums in her clients’ selection of art as well. “I encourage clients to have three dimensional art on the walls as well as on furnishings,” she says. “ It helps to create movement and texture the space.” With fewer rules to follow, Fewell and Jacobs, work toward an eclectic, individualized blend. “It’s nice because [design] is not so cookie-cutter anymore,” says Fewell.

Tying It Together “If clients are going out and buying things on their own, I tell them to make sure colors are working together, that woods are mixing well [for example],” says Fewell, whose shop is named for a her favorite color and stocked with a range of blue hues. “Something needs to unify things.” Abode’s Jacobs stresses the importance of color. “You can pull the color out of a painting and use it in the tiniest details – a lampshade, a rug or pillows,” she says. “If it’s layered

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properly, you can really mix together fabrics and textures that you love simultaneously,” she adds.

“You don’t want [your interior] to look like it all came from one store,” says DiCerbo whose store, The French Mix, is named after her affinity for mixing old and new. When working with a large wall, many people think they need a large work of art to fit the space. When a large piece is not in the budget, Francis brings together a variety of smaller works and marries them with framing. “What I like to do is create a composition of works on a wall that is large in scale and the placement and size of the pieces becomes a work of art in and of itself while helping to add balance to the space,” says Francis. The composition can have different subject matter and medium yet the framing is all gold or black for example.”

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Be Open To Ideas “Antiques do not have to be that expensive,” says Jacobs, who likes to shop online for bargain purchases that can be repurposed with lacquered paint, which adds a contemporary freshness. “If I have a budget crunch, I would rather the client spend the money on a sofa they will have for 20 years and cutback by repurposing something. It can be hard to visualize but when I transform a piece, clients are always happy in the end, especially in the budget.“ Jacobs’ other ideas for rejuvenating lackluster pieces include lightening dark woods with white accessories and lining the backs of bookshelves with removable wallpaper. When clients have inherited pieces that carry sentimental value but don’t blend with their surroundings, Fewell says that reworking a piece of furniture’s

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upholstery or updating an artwork’s mat and frame also can be effective solutions. “A good framer is worth a million dollars,” she says. “They can really help guide you.” Fewell also suggests trying a piece of furniture or art in a room you haven’t previously considered. “If it’s a nice piece and you don’t like it where it is, it might work better in another area.”

Buy Wisely While Internet “deal of the day” marketing breeds instant gratification shopping, Hammett cautions that investing in antiques and art takes time and patience. “I find that people are savvy about pricing, but that doesn’t necessarily correlate with being savvy about purchasing,” says Hammett. “Buy one piece a year and build on that,” she advises. “Look for long-term value.” n EUGENIA UHL photographs

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Advertising Resource Directory building materials Adda Carpets and Flooring 5480 Mounes St. Harahan 504/736-9001 addacarpetsandflooring.com Carr Stone & Tile, Inc. 3200 Andover St. Jefferson 504/835-8453 carrstone.com Doors of Elegance 3100 Kingman St., Suite 107 Metairie 504/887-5440 985/893-0057 doorsofelegance.com Eric and Norma’s Place 1600 N. Collins Blvd.

Covington 985/778-5876 ericandnormasplace@yahoo.com Jefferson Door 1227 First Ave. Harvey 504/340-2471 jeffersondoor.com Palatial Stone 2052 Paxton St. Harvey 504/340-2229 2033 N. Highway 190, Suite 9, Covington 985/249-6868 palatialstone.com Pieri Tile & Marble Co. Inc. 3622 Toulouse St. New Orleans 504/488-1509 pieritile.com The Green Project 2831 Marais St.

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New Orleans 504/945.0240 thegreenproject.org financial Gulf Coast Bank & Trust 3221 Behrman Place New Orleans 504/599-5747 sarafernandez@gulfbank.com 1825 Veterans Blvd.

Metairie 504/556-4232 marcialeone@gulfbank.com gardening/landscape Benge Landscape 1720 Mayan Ln. Metairie 504/309-2574 bengelandscape.com Mullin Landscape Associates LLC 621 Distributors Row Suite F Harahan 504/275-6617 mullinlandscape.com Golf course Money Hill Country Club 100 Country Club Drive Abita Springs 985/892-3300 monyehill.com home furnishings & accessories Abode 2114 Veterans Blvd.

Metairie 504/266-2135 shopatabode.com Eclectic Home 8211 Oak St. New Orleans 504/866-6654 eclectichome.net

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Greg Arceneaux Cabinetmakers Inc. 17319 Norwell Drive Covington 985/893-8782 gregarceneaux.com Mignon Faget 3801 Magazine St. New Orleans 504/891-2005 The Shops at Canal Place New Orleans 504/524-2973 Lakeside Shopping Center Metairie 504/835-2244 mignonfaget.com Modern Market 504.896.2206 3138c Magazine St. New Orleans modernmarketlifestyle.com

St. Romains Interiors 209 St. John St. Madisonville 987/845-7411 stromaininteriors.com Shades of Blue 3530 Magazine St. New Orleans 504/891-1575 shadesofblueinc.com Tara Shaw 1240 Camp St. New Orleans 504/525-1131 tarashaw.com The French Mix 228 Lee Lane Covington 985/809-3152 shopthefrenchmix.com

M2 Studio 504.258.0464 8200 Hampson Street, Suite 320 New Orleans ModernMarketLifestyle.com/Studio

The Historic New Orleans Collection 533 Royal St. New Orleans 504/523-4662 hnoc.org

Nola Rugs 3944 Magazine St. New Orleans 504/891-3304 nolarugs.com

The Linen Registry 204 Metairie Rd. Metairie 504 831 8228 Thelinenregistry@bellsouth.net

Rivers Spencer Interiors 3909 Magazine St. New Orleans 504/609-2436 riversspencer.com

The Shops At 2011 2011 Magazine St. New Orleans 504/407-0499 theshopsat2011.com

Rug Chic Home Decor 4240 Hwy. 22 Mandeville 985/674-1070 rugchic.com

Wren’s Tontine Shade & Design 1533 Prytania St. New Orleans 504/525-7409 wrenstontine.com

a d v e rt is in g Insurance LCI Workers’ Comp 1123 N. Causeway Blvd.

Mandeville 985/612-1230 lciwc.com kitchen & bath Cabinets by Design 5201 Tchoupitoulas St. New Orleans 504-899-2300 cabinetsbydesign.com Cameron Kitchen & Bath Designs Inc. 8019 Palm St. New Orleans 504/486-3759 cameronkitchens.com Campbell Cabinet Co. 220 Hord St. Harahan 504/733-4687 4040 Hwy. 59, Mandeville 985/892-7713 campbellcabinets.com Classic Cupboards, Inc. 5809 River Oaks Road South Harahan 504-734-9088 classiccupboards.com Home Décor 10920 E. I-10 Service Road New Orleans 504/245-8288 hd-kitchenandbath.com Marchand Creative Kitchens 3517 Division St. Metairie 504/888-0695 2180 N. Causeway Blvd.

Mandeville 985/892-2572 mckitchens.com Northshore Millwork 1750 South Ln., Ste. 2 Mandeville 985/867-1813 northshoremillwork.com Nordic Kitchens & Baths Inc. 1818 Veterans Blvd.

Metairie 504/888-2300 nordickitchens.com VIP Kitchens 141 W Harrison Ste C New Orleans 504/324-7930 myvipkitchens.com Performance Falun Dafa association in Louisiana 3433 Hwy 190, PMB 169

Mandeville Louisiana@tnshows.com retail The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk 500 Port of New Orleans Pl. New Orleans 504/522-1555 riverwalkneworleans.com retirement living Home Care Solutions 2955 Ridge Lake Dr suite 201 Metairie 504/828-0900 homecareneworleans.com Lambeth House 150 Broadway New Orleans 504/865-1960 lambethhouse.com specialists Bayou Closets 2537 North Rampart St. New Orleans 504/944-8388 Rob@BayouClosets.com California Closets 3211 N. Causeway Blvd.

Metairie 504/828-5705 californiaclosets.com/metairie Davie Shoring Inc. 3 Veterans Blvd.

Kenner 504/464-4712 davieshoring.com Floor & Décor Design Gallery 2801 Magazine St. New Orleans 504/891-3005 4 Westside Shopping Center Gretna 504/361-0501 flooranddecorneworleans.com Louisiana Custom Closets 13405 Seymour Meyer Blvd. #24 Covington 985/871-0810 louisianacustomclosets.com Mosquito Squad of Louisiana 266 Enterprise Dr. Houma 985/872-0301 mosquitosquad.com The Mailbox Guy 704 Hickory Ave Harahan 504/466-5035 themailboxguyneworleans.com •

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Artist Profile, pg. 18 Kevin Gillentine Gallery, 3917 Magazine St., 9810-0509, kevingillentine.com Living With Antiques, pg. 24 “Mirror, Mirror, On the Wall” Maison de Provence, 3434 Magazine St., 895-2301, maisondeprovence.com Masters of Their Craft, pg. 26 “Cutting Their Teeth” Tooth & Nail Trading Co., 3952 Magazine St., 373-8189, toothandnailtrading.com Trendwatch, pg. 29 “Lounging in Luxury” Abode, 2114 Veterans Blvd., Metairie, 266-2135, shopatabode.com; Leontine Linens, leontinelinens.com; Villa Vici, 4112 Magazine St., 899-2931; West Elm, 2929 Magazine St., 895-2469; westelm.com; Sotre, 3933 Magazine St., (917) 355-1678.

“A Season to Celebrate,” pg. 38 Chef Ryan Hughes of Purloo at Southern Food and Beverage Museum: 1504 Oretha C. Haley Blvd.; Table designed by Baraya Hall Event Design, barayahall.com; Men’s fashion by FELLOW, fellowsuits.com “Light and Day,” pg. 48 Rivers Spencer Interiors, 3909 Magazine St., 609-2436, riversspencer.com; Diane Killeen; Lorrie Adams at Artisan Kitchens and Baths,

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“Best Spots In The House,” pg. 56 Nordic Kitchens, 1818 Veterans Blvd., Metairie, 888-2300, nordickitchens. com; Mattix Cabinets, 415 N. Solomon St., 486-7218, mattixcabinet.com; Eclectic Home, 8211 Oak St., 866-6654, eclectichome.net; Tuscan Stone Imports, 720 S Galvez St., 837-1511, integritystonegroup.com; Dwell Studio, dwellstudio.com; Shading Places, 61 Park Place Drive, Covington, (985) 373-4134, shadingplaces.com; Armstrong Supply Company, 3600 Orleans Ave., 486-0094, armstrongssupply.com; Stone Gallery, 5600 Mounes St., Harahan, 733-5566; IKEA, ikea.com; Dutch Alley, 912 N. Peters St., 412-9220; UP/Unique Products, 2038 Magazine St., 529-2441, shopgreenneworleans.com; Barto Appliance, 1400 Airline Drive, Metairie, 831-2734, bartoappliances.com; Lowe’s, lowes.com; Cary Chun Lee Arts, facebook.com/carychunleearts; Shading Places, 61 Park Place Drive, Covington, (985) 373-4134, shadingplaces.com; Standard Glass, Southland Plumbing; Barndoors Hardware, barndoorshardware.com; Source; ADDA; Signature Hardware, signaturehardware.com; Gilt, gilt.com; Pieri Tile & Stone, 3622 Toulouse St., 488-1509, pieritile.com.

Home Renewal. pg. 90 “Treading Softly” Interface, interface.com; Flor, flor.com; Shaw Floor, shawfloors.com; Karastan, karastan.com.

Expert Advice. pg. 96 “Decorating Advice” St. Romain Interiors, (985) 845-7411, stromaininteriors1@gmail.com; Abode, 723-4525; Shades of Blue, 891-1575, shadesofblueinc.com; The French Mix, (985) 590-9543; Eclectic Home, 8211 Oak St., 866-6654, eclectichome.net; The Shops at 2011, 2011 Magazine St., 407-0499. n

LAST INDULGENCE

Hot Chocolate A sweet drink helps us through wintertime chills.

By Sarah Ravits

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here is nothing quite so comforting as curling up on the couch with a warm blanket after a long day, sipping hot chocolate and poring over a book or relaxing in front of a movie. Some of the health-conscious among us might argue that hot chocolate is just empty calories, but for the rest of us, it’s not a treat – it’s a requirement that will help us get through the winter and a taste of nostalgia. n