Beyond the Beignets: What’s Really Going on in NOLA

Posted on May 5, 2013May5
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Dear Blog Readers:   I’d like to take a step back from my usual “light hearted” look at the world through the eyes of interior design and delve into a topic that MUST be discussed and that has been nagging at me since I returned a couple of weeks ago from my trip to New…Read More
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Home under construction in Gentilly
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The Fabulous Fleur de Lis

Posted on Apr 30, 2013Apr30
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New Orleans never disappoints! It was just wonderful spending time in this colorful city once again with Modenus’ BlogTourNOLA. It’s never hard to find inspiration in such a vibrant community, and the magnificent fleur de lis was everywhere!     “Fleur de lis” is French for “lily flower” and is a symbol that was first brought to America during…Read More
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Meet the Fearless Alexandra von Furstenberg

Posted on Jan 11, 2013Jan11
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Fearless. That is what Alexandra von Furstenberg named her first collection of contemporary furniture, and it’s exactly what this L.A.-designer is! After working at the office of mother-in-law Diane von Furstenberg for ten years, Alexandra relocated to West Hollywood and unleashed her own brand of home furnishings in 2007.   Alexandra’s first collection of signed, limited…Read More
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Hanukkah Table Setting Picks and Ideas

Posted on Dec 5, 2012Dec5
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As we all know, most Christmas decorating traditions revolve around Christmas trees, string lights, garland and wreaths, but what about decorating traditions for Hanukkah? First and foremost, let’s start with the menorah, the nine branched candelabra lit during the eight day holiday. It is by far the most familiar element of Hanukkah. There are several ways to incorporate…Read More
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November Design Links

Posted on Nov 20, 2012Nov20
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grand entrance designed by Leslie FineBecause I am always so inspired by what I find on the web every day, I decided to start sharing favorite links every month that discuss all things luxury, design and fashion. Enjoy!   The Design Network will bring design to a (really) small screen near you. If you’re a fan of home design reality…Read More

French Inspirations a la Jean-Louis Deniot

Posted on Nov 18, 2012Nov18
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Few things inspire an interior designer like a trip abroad. My trip to France a few weeks ago was an eye-opening experience (as always) that really enhanced my appreciation for French-inspired design and French designers.  Have you heard of the amazing Jean-Louis Deniot? “I aim for my interiors to be eclectic chic as well as…Read More
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