Our kitchen cabinets really aren’t half bad, but they never quite looked finished, so I wanted to add some decorative molding to spice things up a bit. I started with a small trim around the bottom, which helps disguise the undermount LED lights I installed a while back. I then put my compound meitering abilities … Continue reading »
Just around the corner from my house is an incredible postbellum Victorian mansion. It was built by famed New Orleans architect James Freret circa 1869. Sadly, due to a drawn out divorce proceeding and crappy owner, the architectural masterpiece has fallen into disrepair. It’s been dubbed the “leaning tower of Josephine” and may soon lean … Continue reading »
I’m very happy to report the kitchen renovation is finally underway! The first order of business was a rather thankless, but important one: organize the hell out of that space. The cabinets were a mishmash of warped, ugly and in some cases, missing shelving. I purchased all new shelves and painted the inside of my … Continue reading »
It’s what gave the capital city of Oz its greenish tint and Elizabeth Taylor her signature sparkle. Now, thanks to the Pantone Color Institute, emerald is making a comeback. Each year the color corporation polls designers and brands about color trends and chooses one color of the year. They must have been feeling green with … Continue reading »
You may think of bordeaux and bulletin boards, but more and more often these days, cork is also being used in interior design. It’s easy to see why. The sustainable material naturally reduces noise, is resistant to water and heat and even has anti-bacterial properties! Not to mention, it looks great. From decor to flooring … Continue reading »
If I had to choose my favorite style of art, Impressionism would easily win. I think my mother would agree. There’s something about the soothing brush strokes, bright colors and natural beauty that give Impressionist paintings unparalleled timelessness. So, you can only imagine my excitement when I learned of a new Impressionism art exhibit in … Continue reading »
One of the best design moves I’ve ever made is copying my wonderful cousin-in-law Daina’s idea of purchasing an industrial work table to use as an island in my own kitchen. It’s perfect for chopping, prepping, drying and pretty much everything else! The best part is the shelf below that creates accessible storage for pots … Continue reading »
Wallpaper trends have certainly come and gone throughout the years. I remember the Southwest inspired wallpaper that covered my parents’ bedroom in the 80′s…and peeling away layers of hideous country blue paper from my grandparent’s kitchen. We’ve seen some low points in the wallpaper world, but that’s all changing now. New wallpapers on the market … Continue reading »
Burlap may be humble in its roots, but its design possibilities are anything but. As I perused Perino’s Garden Center recently for fall decor inspiration, burlap seemed to be everywhere I looked. It’s the perfect material for a lush and warm wreath to greet guests at the front door. It can easily be modeled and … Continue reading »
When Hurricane Isaac made landfall over the city of New Orleans in late August, the storm took its sweet time moving on. The hurricane sat atop the Crescent City for days flooding streets, swelling rivers and in the hardest-hit areas, forcing water over our levees and inundating entire neighborhoods. The devastation was greater than anyone- … Continue reading »
