Saturday, August 13, 2011

RENOVATION IN MISSISSIPPI

When Tere and Mac Thomas found an 1825 home that sits on 680 acres in Fayette, Mississippi, they had no idea what they had ahead of them.  Three years later the historical home, named Laurietta, was finished.

This home is on the National Register of Historic Places.  Some of the original pieces from the home were in the basement of the Historic Natchez Foundation.  The family made certain that they stayed as true to the original as possible.

Much of the decorating was accomplished using furnishings and accessories from, Target, Pottery Barn, T J Max, K Mart and Lowe's, and the furniture is slipcovered.  Tere and Mac have four grown children, their spouses and eight grandchildren, and they wanted everyone to feel comfortable here.  ENJOY!










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Friday, August 12, 2011

SALSA PLAYERA DE LUJO

Salsa Playera de Lujo


MAKES ABOUT 2 CUPS


INGREDIENTS

1 lb. ripe tomatoes, cored, seeded, and finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
2 tbsp. finely chopped pitted green olives
1 tbsp. finely chopped pickled jalapeƱos, plus 1 1/2 tsp. liquid from jar
1 tbsp. capers, rinsed
1 1/2 tsp. ketchup
1 1/2 tsp. olive oil
1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 small white onion, minced

INSTRUCTIONS

In a large bowl, toss together all ingredients; let sit for 30 minutes to blend flavors. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

*I LEAVE THE OLIVES AND CAPERS OUT FOR A REGULAR SALSA


Saveur Magazine
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BETSY BROWN ~ DESIGN IN POSSUM BEND

Interior designer Betsy Brown used an extensive neutral palette throughout this home in Possum Bend, Alabama.  This 1855 Greek Revival plantation home boasts an elegant yet casual interior, and the exterior fits well with the isolated rural location that surrounds it.  ENJOY!










House Beautiful September 2011

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Thursday, August 11, 2011

FLORAL DESIGN ~ STUDIO CHOO


These beautiful arrangements were designed by Jody Kennedy of Studio Choo in San Francisco.  ENJOY!






Photography by Kelly Ishikawa
Veranda Magazine September 2011

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AXEL AND MAY VERVOORDT ~ DESIGN OF A BELGIAN ESTATE

Interior designer Axel Vervoordt needs no introduction to those of us in the design world. Working with wife May, Axel Vervoordt renovated and designed this Belgian Flemish castle for a couple prominent in the world of art.

The medieval spaces were renovated, and an orangerie was added. Vervoordt stayed true to the original design, using the couple’s extensive art collection and antiques as the backdrop.

The lush gardens were design by landscape architect Jacques Wirtz, who drew inspiration from the gardens of Italy and England. ENJOY!
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Wednesday, August 10, 2011

MICHAEL MARTINEZ ~ DESIGN IN SOUTH CAROLINA

Architect Michael Martinez designed this downtown Greenville, South Caroline loft.  The two-level loft is decorated in a minimalistic inspired style.  ENJOY!







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