Ma Maison..... The Parlor, my Favorite Room

Come on into Ma Maison…..

Today, I am sharing my Favorite Room in the house, the Parlor, for Favorites on the First at The Polohouse.

The Parlor as it is called in our home is what most consider the formal living room. J & I love to retreat to the serenity of the parlor for conversation (gossip) & cocktail hour(s).

There is no “real” foyer in our home on Perrier, so I’ve created a welcoming vignette of a small demilune table topped with my favorite oyster encrusted mirror(www.wisteria.com) . The tabletop features a tall, skinny lamp, three decorative finials(www.aidangrayhome.com) , and a glass sculpture that I gifted J a couple Christmases ago (www.piednu.com) .
 

Behind the door is a metal umbrella stand filled with umbrellas, vintage canes, and even a vintage golf club I picked up from Scott’s Antique Market in Atlanta years ago.

The door is surrounded by my collection of antler trophies, some vintage and some new. The Homeart crown hooks display a couple summer chapeaus and a Burberry scarf.

Along the left side wall is a comfy light off-white herringbone tone on tone fabric sofa (www.intagliahome.com) complete with pillows---hounds tooth and a burlap lumbar neck roll. The Burberry-inspired blanket completes the look. The artwork is a collection of vintage crests that J & I picked up on one of our jaunts to Amelia Island (http://www.facebook.com/theplantationshop) . I just love how the grouping fills the entire space.

In front of the Rowe sofa is a rusch seat bench (www.ballarddesigns.com) that I love to use as a coffee table. The bench is topped with a square toile tray(www.hazelnutneworleans.com)  filled with framed family pictures, dk clay oyster tray, and candle of the week. A stack of my favorite coffee table books completes the look--- Bryan Batt’s latest "big, easy Style", Paula Deen’s "Savannah Style", and Debra Shiver’s “Stealing Magnolias.

Look at my new tray from Old Luckett's Store gracing my coffee table/bench. More on this tray later...

On the right side of the parlor sofa is an antique sewing machine base converted into a unique end table. It is topped with a lamp, a collection of framed family photos, and an oyster dish. The coaster is marble. On top of this end table are two wall candle sconces which I use to hold some of my favorite New Orleans treasures, a ceramic model of a street car and St. Louis Cathedral. These were purchased at Hazelnut and are by Russian artists, Art Department.

End table changes...

The niches feature two large clear demijohns found at an antique barn in Atlanta years ago atop stacks of my decorative books.

On the right side of the parlor one is greeted by two occasional chairs covered in a hounds tooth fabric and custom lumbar pillows(www.intagliahome.com) . I covered the ottoman also found at Scott’s in Atlanta in burlap fabric, used nail head detail trim, and painted out the based dark brown. In the middle of the chairs is a zinc topped Paris-style bistro table topped with a lamp, a large concrete clam shell filled with beach curiosities, more framed pictures, and three crystal orbs. The 120” drapes are from Restoration Hardware (www.restorationhardware.com) .

The parlor fireplace features more of my favorite coastal pieces-Lower mantle: two porcelain birds, two horn boxes(www.bdjeffries.com) , a fav shell(www.parismarket.com) ; Upper mantle: two dried floral arrangements made by yours truly(www.theacornatwisteriahill.com) , vintage books, two paraffin oil  Lexington lamps(www.hazelnutneworleans.com) , and another porcelain shell. The large black clock is another Atlanta purchase (www.hillstreetwarehouse.com).

The left corner features one of my favorite chairs covered in leather and hide. It was purchased from a dealer at Scott’s Antique Market. I just cannot remember the vendor’s name to save my life. The pillow highlights my love for coastal birds. The side table features another lamp topped with an oh so trendy burlap shade, an oyster frame compliments of One Little Bird(my BFF), and two stair post crystals. The art on the walls is a collection of hunt style oils and framed prints from Tenille & Co., formerly The Plantation Shop in Atlanta.

The crown chandelier is by Currey & Company purchased from Old Estate in Thibodaux.

I really like the calmness of the parlor. I hope you do to.

Cocktail time, y’all!

Thanks for stopping by...

Ma Maison…Stair Parlor {Our Foyer}

 

I am not really sure what the room is actually called, but J & I refer to the room as a faux foyer though it exists beyond the parlor. Others have referred to it as a hallway or landing and the residents prior to us used the area as an office. To me, it is an excellent space for an entry table as you head to the second floor or to the rear of the home entering the dining room, kitchen, breakfast room, or den. * Since my post of this room, I have found out it is called a Stair Parlor or Stair Foyer. * I say potato. You say po tah toe.

The “room” features a central table I picked up from an Atlanta antique market called Antiques & Beyond . It is a vintage French clock set upon a draftsman table base. It is one of my favorite pieces in my home. It was purchased right before J & I moved back to New Orleans picked especially for this spot. On the table is a central vase usually filled with seasonal blooms. My favorite blooms of Casablanca lilies and white hydrangeas fill the vase throughout summer.

The table features some of my vast collection of coffee table books which serve as risers for my collection of boxes and an oyster shell votive holder. Vintage magnifying glasses also find a special place on the round table.

Over the table is a crystal filled chandelier purchased from local vendor, Armstrong Lighting. I just love how the crystals cause the light to dance around the room.

 

On the right hand wall, there is a large Audubon reproduction print of the Louisiana Blue Heron purchased from a dealer at Scott’s Market in Atlanta. Surrounding the Audubon print are two stone sconces from Chic Chateau. Over each sconce is a wall carriage-style lantern. For parties I really like to use candles in these, but year-round I place a seasonal curiosity.

Atop the print is a collection of small abalone shell mirrors purchased from Hazelnut New Orleans and from RSH catalog months ago. I love how the mirrors enhance my coastal Southern style.

The door on the back wall leads to the small powder room tucked discreetly under the stairs.
On the back wall are two botanical crustacean prints from Chic Chateau over an antique chair covered in Hazelnut's New Orleans toile.

 

To the left side of the room, the stairs lead to the second floor. There is a small Ballard Designs cabinet, a print of the Mercer House in Savannah from artist Vicci Waits, owner of the Raffine Galerie in Historic Savannah, two lamps from Hill Street Warehouse, vintage books, a silver bowl filled with lettered & numbered balls at the base of the staircase.

  

Two coastal bird oils from Chic Chateau complete the “foyer” area.

The numbers on the stairs were purchased from Elephannie on Etsy and are actually decals-easy to put on & easy to take off. Thanks to my BFF over at Dixie Delights for the excellent idea. At the base of the stairs there is a saying, “Attention a la marche”, a warning for guests to watch their step. I like all things French.

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See all my other room tours at:

 

• The Front Porch

• The Parlor

• The Stair Parlor

• The Dining Room

• The Den

• The Breakfast Room

• The Kitchen

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Strolling along Magazine Street.....A.K.A. Stella Gray

As mentioned in yesterday’s blog post, J and I are excited about the newest addition to the charming and unique shops along Magazine Steet, A.K. A. Stella Gray. The shop is located directly across from Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza.

The shop features works of art by local artists, unique jewelry, and fine home accessories such as exotic seashells, pottery, glassware, mirrors, and more. The shop has such a refined elegance to it without being too stuffy. I especially like the way the owner mixes the traditional pieces with modern finds. The look is cool and eclectic.

View upon walking in through the front door

Love the mirror and zinc topped console

Collection of seashells

Collection of custom ceramics

Curiosities

Check out A.K. A. Stella Gray & some Bohemian luxury, y’all!

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My Favorite Mollusk..... the Oyster

For those of you that have been following my blog, you know I enjoy all things oyster. Some followers have even suggested that I change my blog name to The Uptown Oyster (LOL!). Whether they are eaten raw on the half shell or painted in wonderful oils, I adore the organic mollusk. I was recently searching through various blogs, pinterest, and websites just the other day looking for inspiring oyster finds.



Here are some of my favorite discoveries I thought I’d share with you:

Oyster Shell Mirror from Wisteria

Oyster Oil Painting by Bellamy, Coastal Living

Bellamy Oils, One Fish, Two Fish

Oyster encrusted mantle, Coastal Living

Oyster mirror, Currey & Company

Oyster Chandelier, Currey & Company

Crosses, Wisteria

Oyster Shell Chandelier, Coastal Living

Pillar candleholder, Shorely Chic

Hurricane lamp, Wisteria

Oyster sphere

Oyster lamp, Veranda

Oyster shells used as salt & pepper cellars, Country Living

Belt Buckle, Sid Mashburn

Cuff Links, Mignon Faget

Shuck ‘em, y’all!