Creative tablescapes, delicious food, beautiful music and good company were in abundance at the Historic BK House & Gardens Dining by Design.
At this event on May 19, designers showcased their talent by creating stunning tablescapes inspired by the theme, “The Majesty of the French Quarter.” Those sharing their exquisite eye for detail were Brockschmidt & Coleman/Sud; Sara Costello, Carter Dawson/The Celestine; Pamela Dennis; Dunn & Sonnier Antiques & Flowers; The Judy Garlands and Merchant House; Graci Interiors; Michael Harold and Dr. Quinn Peeper; Curtis Herring and Kid Gloves; Randle Looney and Colleen Connor; Lucullus Antiques & Decorations Lucullus; Grace Kaynor/Sotre; Maisonette; Studio Riche Designs and Tanga Winstead Designs.
In addition to the visual feast, guests were served a multi-course meal provided by Palate New Orleans, complemented by specially curated wines. Harpist Rachel Van Voorhees contributed to the melodious mood.
The funds raised at the event go to the BK House Furnishings and Restoration Fund, which supports interior repairs to the buildings. Of focus now is the plaster walls and ceilings in two bedrooms. The house was built in 1826.
Event co-chairs were Sweet Dupuy and Permele Robinson.
Fun Fact: For 20 years before author and preservationist Frances Parkinson Keyes purchased the property in 1948, the house was run by a group of volunteer ladies, who operated a World War II canteen in the basement for soldiers to have an alternative to the temptations of Bourbon Street.
