Grande Dame
When noted interior decorator Gerrie Bremermann closed her iconic shop, Bremermann Designs, on Magazine it was the end of an era. But for Bremermann, 91, long considered the dean of decorating in the South, it was a new beginning.…
Author: Laura Claverie
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Give antiques new life with bold, modern fabrics
Mapping It Out
Many years ago when my husband and I were dating, he started a collection of antique maps. They were framed and hung around his small cottage on Calhoun Street. Over the years, the maps have donned the walls of our…
Burning Desire
Make your fireplace a reflection of your home
Freeze Frame
Antique and vintage frames make a comeback
At Play
Antique toys add history and whimsy to any room
Renewed Beauty
Reclaimed wood provides perfectly imperfect warmth and style
Iron Will
Caring for, and bringing back cast iron cookware
Antiquing
Adding antiques to your home landscape injects soul into any room
Striking Clocks
How to care for classic timepieces
Multipurpose Furniture
Repurposing and revamping antiques will never go out of style.
Olive & Oil Jars
Years ago, they served as precursors to air-conditioners. Now, they make for great home accents.
Pillow Talk
Rebecca Vizard crafts high-quality pillows using a variety of fabrics.
Heroes of the Recovery
As the floodwaters subsided, some new leaders emerged; here are a few of many who made a difference.
Knobs and Hinges
Using antique hardware can add timeless elegance to a home.
Everything is Illuminated
What you need to know about chandeliers
Mirror, Mirror, On the Wall
The fairest room accessory of them all.
Iconic Iron
Wrought iron is timeless, and its uses are boundless.
Stained-Glass Windows
A brief history and lessons on maintenance
Workspaces with Art
Antiques in the office
Culinary Antiques
For all of my adult life, I have loved to cook. It is in those quiet times of chopping mountains of onions, celery and bell peppers that I work out the issues that weigh on my heart. I’m not a…
Garden Decor
Peek into any beautiful garden, and you will find lush greenery, colorful flowers or a pattern of hedges that delights the eye. You might find towering trees, thick vines that seem to dance across an arbor or a fountain that…
Living with Antiques: Modern Times
Mid-century modern pieces are back in style again.
Young New Orleanians Go Antiquing
Antique and vintage furnishings hold a growing appeal for young customers.
Acadiana's City of the Year: Lake Charles
Explosive Growth Didn't Happen by Accident
Waste Not, Want Not
Adaptive reuse is not just good for the environment; it’s also good for your wallet and your décor.
Living with Antiques: Furniture Freshened Up
Painting an old piece of furniture can revive it - and make it beautiful.
Eastern Influence
Antique kimonos make beautiful wall-hangings and are wonderful conversation pieces, but they require special care and handling.
Louisiana Life Travel: A Guide to Antiquing
There’s a lot to discover in big towns and small.
Living with Antiques: Hold Your Liquor
From antique beer bottles and vintage mini-bottles to absinthe memorabilia, the Southern Food & Beverage Museum has a vast array of boozy items on display
