Adore May 2021

I t doesn't get any grander than living in a spacious formal home on St. Charles Avenue in the heart of Uptown New Orleans. But for Emily and Stirling Morrison and their nine-year-old triplets, the house is wonderfully relaxed and anything but staid. "Nothing is off limits or too precious," Emily explains. "The formal layout means each space has its own function and charm, and we live and play hard in every single room." The house was built in 1970 in the French Second Empire style, and indeed the fine bones come with all the lavish elements one might expect — ornate carved oak paneled walls, embellished mantels, and opulent Baccarat chandeliers and sconces. But with kids cartwheeling and riding hoverboards through the house, the vibe is fresh and energetic. The Morrisons, embracing traditionalism with their own modern twist, are honoring bygone generations while building the next. Emily's style is naturally classic and steeped in tradition. "I love family treasures with history and stories to tell, and I decorate slowly and thoughtfully. We buy things we truly love at local galleries or when we are traveling. I repurpose and refresh as much as possible, and I'm constantly rediscovering things in my own house which brings wonderful memories back to the surface." With a deep affinity for inherited furniture and a talent for choosing accessories and art inspired by wanderlust, she EMILY Home On The Avenue By k at y danos | photos by chr i s gr ang e r MORRISON

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