Adore October 2019

we get," Nancy explains. This strategy practically doubles their living space. Favorite plants include lady palms, ligularia, and blue plumbago. "And I always have palmetto and palm leaves throughout the house," Nancy points out. "Although the house isn't old, our New Orleans garden definitely gives us a strong sense of place." Nancy is design savvy and knows how to maximize square footage without sacrificing personality. Colorful rugs are used to define separate areas for her "office," a dining spot, and family room — perfect for lounging with their teacup poodle, Jojo. An oversized coco bead chandelier that Nancy found on King Street in Charleston brings the wow factor and some of their favorite large scale artworks make stylish statements. Hanging above a charcoal gray sectional from West Elm is a folksy oil painting by New Orleans artist Nilo Lanzas. Hand-dyed and embroidered pillows by local textile artist, Karen Gadbois, and a vintage Kantha blanket amplify coziness. With a patchwork ottoman from artist Jill Dupre doubling as a little snack table, this is definitely a popular spot in the house. In the dining room, a bold painting by John Scott from the Arthur Roger Gallery is balanced by

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