Are You Shopping small?

Today is National Small Business Saturday. I know you all have your favorite local stores, We are blessed in New Orleans with tons of great small local shops, and we love them and support them.
Yesterday I did a segment of WWL-TV to talk about SBS, I encouraged folks to get out and buy local, to get something to refresh the home for the holiday season.

The graphic that didn't make it - It shows things you can add to refresh your holiday decor - interior by Valorie Hart, photo by Sara Essex Bradley

Unfortunately time was way too short and the graphics I sent to show what I was talking about didn't get shown. Instead the director had me do live teasers. I don't mind, but it ate into my prep time, including a quiet moment to go over my notes. Live TV is fun, but it is not without challenges.

The refreshing color of  turquoise is introduced to refresh Christmas decor - interior by Valorie Hart, photo by Sara Essex Bradley

I am very appreciative of all the shop owners who allow me to pull merchandise for my various photo shoots and TV segments. So it bothers me when I think I didn't mention someone or something on air.

Thank you to the shops I pulled merchandise from are: AKA Stella Gray, Nadine Blake, Source, Spruce, Eclectic Home, Tommy's Flowers, Modern Market, Belladonna, Gallery Orange, The Shops at 2011, Caravan Finds,

So here's a round up of all the great things I brought to show on air, and where you can get them.
Get out today and "shop small".

Think outside the box sums up the attitude to take when decorating for the holidays -

Ginormous chandelier crystals are great ornaments, and I love the box -  all from AKA Stella Gray

I love this color to mix into holiday decor - A vintage silver dish filled with spools of turquoise velvet ribbon - A nice alternative to ornaments n a bowl - both from AKA Stella Gray

A trio of vintage brass reindeer are so fabulous that they could stay out after the holidays- from Caravan Finds at The shops at 2011 - Small preserved wreath from Source

Bejewelled picture frame and glass dish with vintage graphic from Source

New Orleans pillows are an exclusive at Eclectic Home - Tie them with a ribbon to make them "holiday" - the luscious Pappellina throw is from Modern Market

This vignette has it all! Vintage style mini tree, vintage style turquoise reindeer, and glitter balls from Belladonna - Jonathan Adler ornaments from Spruce - Small preserved topiary from Tommy's Flowers, fabulous oyster painting by Carlos Lopez from Galley Orange

I love these Jonathan Adler ornaments from Spruce - the come in white and silver in a pretty blue gift box

Adding a new piece of art will instantly refresh your decor - Painting by Carlos Lopez at Gallery Orange

Preserved topiary in French pots are good for the holidays and will last you all year long - from Tommy's Flowers - I festooned them with a single Jonathan Adler ornament from Spruce

I love this turquoise vintage style reindeer! Get it at Belladonna

This pouf is for the pets! From See Scout Sleep you just plop it on your furniture to keep pet hair at bay - See Scout Sleep is a line of pet accessories  designed and made in Louisiana using natural materials - The leashes and collars are so designer with gorgeous brass hardware - the Hermes of dogs! You can get the See Scout Sleep line at Nadine Blake

See Scout Sleep - the Hermes of pet collars - but affordable!

See Scout Sleep - The Billie Jean pet bed with a reverse denim cover in hemp and organic cotton filled with recycled fiber fill made from plastic bottles - Shown is the coordinating island (pouf) made to be placed on your pets favorite spot to protect your furniture - get then at Nadine Blake

And check out my segment on WWL-TV!

Add a little sparkle to you holiday decor - Valorie Hart on WWL-TV

Have fun shopping local today where you live!!! 

And don't miss Merriment on Magazine Street tonight 5 - 9. I will be stopping by to sign books at The Shops at 2011.

Cholo shops small and local

List of shops I pulled merchandise from:

Magazine Street
AKA Stella Gray - 2105 Magazine Street
Source - 2103 Magazine Street
Spruce - 2043 Magazine Street
The Shops at 2011 - 2011 Magazine Street
Caravan Finds - 2011 Magazine Street
Belladonna - 2900 Magazine Street
Modern Market - 3138 Magazine Street
French Quarter
Gallery Orange - 819 Royal Street
Tommy's Flowers - 533 St. Louis Street
Nadine Blake - 1036 Royal Street
Oak Street
Eclectic Home - 8211 Oak Street

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Stalking A Cute House In New Orleans

Real estate sales are hot in New Orleans. And there are some cute houses to be had. But you have to jump on them.  The erstwhile shotgun house continues to be updated for modern living, proving that a centuries old floor plan is tried and true.

Take a look at this cutes shotgun house for sale in New Orleans

How cute is this shot gun house in New Orleans?

The living room - Love the orangey red front door!

Another view of the living room looking into the dining room

The dining room - Ballroom chairs are so cute and affordable

The ballroom chars comes on many colors at Overstock and they are so affordable

The kitchen is very modern and up to date

It opens unto a family room at the back of the house

This must be the guest bedroom

This looks like the master bedroom

Master bath is a wet room with a stylish egg shaped tub

Family room off kitchen at the back of the house has a nice view of the pool

Nice deck and pool

 This house is  in my neighborhood and listed HERE

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What Do You Think About Setting The Table?

A big week is upon us, as we are all getting ready for the first major dinner party of the holiday season. I set the table differently for every dinner party party I throw, and especially at holiday time. It makes all my high class hoarding collecting of plates, glasses, and accessories pay off.

Valorie Hart Thanksgiving table setting

I don't know what I will do this year. I'm going through my things now.

Valorie Hart table setting

Valorie Hart table setting

Valorie Hart table setting

I am thinking of using some Eva Zeisel vintage dinner ware I got this year.

Valorie Hart table setting

I would love this collection of Eva Zeisel candle sticks - Santa pleas email me and I will give you the info1

These were sent to me as a gift, and I am thinking of using them this holiday season

Howard Slatkin at One Kings Lane Pair of gold metal and glass photophores

Or maybe my green chargers and vintage Limoges with green borders...

Valorie Hart table setting

I've used white pumpkins and turkeys, and white dinnerware at Thanksgiving, and have also used pretty black and white transferware plates with animals on them,

Valorie Hart table setting

Valorie Hart table setting

Valorie Hart table setting

Valorie Hart table setting Wish Magazine

Valorie Hart table setting - paper plates!

What are you planning? How will you set the table? Do you use a special set of china only used on holidays? Do you mix and match?
Would you use paper plates?


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House Proud On The Road In Louisiana

Taking "House Proud: Unique Home Design, Louisiana" on the road.

First stop tonight for the annual White Light Nights art hop in Baton Rouge. My lovely host is Claire Major at her fabulous shop Artvark.

There is a fabulous event tonight called "White Light Nights", an art hop that spans the mid city neighborhood. Lots of shopping, art, music, and food, and me signing books at Artvark.

Shopping on White Lights Night in Baton Rouge

White Light Nights in Baton Rouge - all the merchants string white lights on outside on their store fronts - so festive!

 

Stop in at Studio C in Baton Rouge  - 3786 Government Street, while you are doing White Light Nights - tell the lovely owners that The Vamp sent you

After spending the night in Baton Rouge, off to Alexandria to Masion Pompeii, where Larry Menache is hosting a book signing at his antique shop. You can read more about him in The Talk of the Town. His home is one of the many beautiful homes featured in House Proud.

The home of Larry Menache as seen in "House Proud Unique Home Design Louisiana", by Valorie Hart, photos by Sara Essex Bradley - photo courtesy of Glitterati

If you are in the area, please stop by and say hello, and pick up a signed copy of House Proud - it makes a fabulous holiday gift!

On the road to book signings for House Proud

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