Home: From Memory
Russ Sonnier grew up in a midcentury modern house in Lafayette.…
Author: Sara Essex Bradley
Réveillon Revival
Winter entertaining would not be complete without a réveillon dinner. Réveillon is a Creole tradition and the word is derived from the French word réveil for “waking,” which dates to the 1700s. It refers to the all-night parties often held…
In the Details
“I love a room of storytellers,” says designer Maureen Stevens of the curiosities and artifacts that bring a house to life. Stevens, who gradually made her way from physical therapist to designer by blogging and helping family and friends before…
South Market Style
The stylish weekend home of Sandra and Joel Chaisson serves many functions for the couple. Sometimes it’s a quiet place to sip cocktails in the evening after a long work week — Joel is is the district attorney for…
Home: Keeping It Simple
When artist Helen Bolin purchased her 1931 Baton Rouge bungalow in 1996, it had no air conditioning and was in need of updates. What the cottage lacked in modern conveniences, however, it made up for in original charm and green…
CHEAP EATS
Whether there is a temporary Jazz Fest-sized hole in your pocket, or you simply like a good deal, it is easy to dine rather lavishly in any neighborhood in New Orleans for $10 or less per person. Here are…
Renovation of the Year
A sunny nook in the kitchen is furnished with a table and chairs by Abode. Pendant fixture by Robert Abbey. The exterior was renovated through refinement and re-articulation of the cornice, fusing the dormer windows into a single clerestory, installing…
Five & Up
Carter looked to Galatoire’s Restaurant for inspiration when choosing the kitchen floor. Subway tiles, sourced through Stafford Tile & Stone, were cut into the desired pattern. The butcher block island counter was custom made by NOLA Boards. Iron chandelier by Chris…
Tops of the Town
A couple of notes: to make the list, a choice had to have a significant number of votes; places without enough votes were eliminated. Categories without enough voters were also removed. Where there was evidence of ballot stuffing (and there…
A Whiter Shade of Pale
The homeowners are well versed in decorating and designing using a palette of every hue and shade of white imaginable. The artwork next to the armoire in the living room is by Tony Mose. The mirror front armoire is from…
Comfort and Joy
You’ve run the gamut of winter and summer entertaining. You have done dinners and lunches and brunches and cocktail parties at home. You’ve done picnics and croquet in the park. Did you do an art gallery gathering? Of course you…
Feast of Seven Fishes
A soft breeze blew in through open doors overlooking the waterfront as the Pêche restaurant family gathered to celebrate the season with a Feast of Seven Fishes, part of the Italian-American holiday celebration. Typically consumed on Christmas Eve, which is…
Bohemian Chic
They expanded the kitchen from its original location. The old kitchen and dining room was completely gutted, and a wall was taken down between the two to create one big, open space. Lighting: Sconces above the shelf are from Schoolhouse…
Design Masters
As the tricentennial of New Orleans, 2018 is a banner year. The history, milestones, landmarks, beauty, resilience and movers and shakers of New Orleans — past and present — are being celebrated everywhere you turn. Those highlighted in this…
New Build of The Year
The three-story cantilevered staircase has threaded metal cables that cascade from the double height ceiling down to the edge of the first-floor stair treads and is lined with sleek, smoky gray glass and decorated with a black, flat plate steel…
Eat. Play. Self-Love.
Eat. Sip. When most people think of New Orleans cuisine, they probably don’t immediately conjure up mental images of green smoothies or acai bowls. Over the past 300 years we’ve cultivated a reputation for being a place that serves…
Direct Descendant
A Hammond house passes through four generations of one family and into a new era of design that incorporates its 119-year history
Too Hot
Three kitchens that deliver high function and maximum style
lush life
Lounging poolside in New Orleans never looked so good
Up on the Roof
A casual party overlooking the city will wow your guests
A Good Fit
When George Varino found a New Orleans home and an interior designer that met his qualifications, he knew he had a winning combination.
Top Tier
Designer Chad Graci updates a penthouse at One River Place
Home Renewal
Tips for springing to life
Renovation of the Year
Elizabeth and Adam Keckler wasted no time deciding to buy their Uptown cottage. The couple — she hails from Jackson, Mississippi, he from the Dallas area — met at Rhodes College, fell in love, chose New Orleans as a place…
Tops of the Town
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No Reservations
Consider a festive restaurant party with all of the trimmings for your next hosted gathering
Big Easy Does It
Courtney and Mark Cangelosi transform a French Quarter pied a terre into a striking home away from home
New Orleans Courtyards
With a combination of Old World and Caribbean influences, French Quarter courtyards embellish New Orleans. Hidden behind brick walls and iron gates, shaded by trees and greenery, complemented by the relaxing sights and sounds of water features, they are ideal…
Mosca’s
A Highway 90 Classic
Give Strong
As the holiday social scene begins to heat up, guests all over town start asking themselves the same question: “Where did I put all of those fancy wine bottle bags?” There’s nothing wrong with bringing a bottle of wine for…
