Adore October 2019

W hen KiKi and Mike Nixon bought their home in 2000, they could see great potential in both the neighborhood, Treme, and the old Victorian house. Although the house, built in 1905, had been converted along the way into four apartments, glimpses of its original elegance enticed the couple to embark on an extensive renovation, one that restored the residence back to a single family home. They added a Easy Elegance

A RENOVATED VICTORIAN

By katy danos | photos by joshua brasted

beautiful pool to the large backyard and an artist's studio for KiKi. The home now functions in the sophisticated yet relaxed way that suits the Nixons perfectly. Once the structural work was completed, KiKi was ready to furnish and decorate the house. As someone who loves design and many styles, she looked to Shaun Smith and Betsey Nixon Hazard of Shaun Smith Home to "reign it

10

ADORE • OCTOBER 2019