This New Old House -Liesel Schmidt Approaching the home shared by Louis and Janna Thompson, one can almost feel transported to another time and place, when the pace of life wasn’t quite so frenetic, and things were far more simple. Tucked away behind a gated stone...
This Gracious Home -Liesel Schmidt The word “sprawling” is somewhat of an understatement when it comes to the home that Matt and Michelle Bowers share in Mandeville, a masterpiece of transitional architecture boasting 8500 square feet of living spaces and 3500 square...
In the daylight, the Pond House at Ten Oaks Farm is a sight to behold, a piece of modern art in architectural form, blending design and function in a way that is both unique and spectacular. With its façade of limestone textured stucco offset with opaque tongue and...
There in Black and White -Liesel Schmidt Boasting his own spin on traditional colonial construction, the home designed by Matt Voelkel as his personal residence in Covington is a beautiful representation of the architect’s talent, his understanding of design and his...
Into the Woods -Liesel Schmidt With its white painted brick and flush mortar façade, the home that Tyler and Shelley Richardson own along the wetlands of Mandeville is something of a nod to French country construction, a modern take on classic design that stands...
Shades of Gray -Liesel Schmidt Nestled along the waterfront of Lake Ponchartrain, the home that Frank Stuart and Vince Liuzza III own in Mandeville is a reflection of their love for monochromatic décor. There's minimal use of color splashed throughout like unexpected...
At nearly 40 years old, the Schaumburg home in Covington has some stories to tell, some history that has seeped into its bones and settled in, a patina that covers it the way copper turns an amazing shade of teal as it ages. But the bright white exterior of the...
The word “masterpiece” comes to mind when looking at the house that stands at 706 East Charles Street in Hammond, bridging the gap from the past to the present with grace and beauty that commands attention. Built around 1906 by Eli Preston, the “Preston House” is a...
The Sanctuary Space By Liesel Schmidt The French modern feel of the home at 119 Tranquility Drive in Mandeville is one that gives it a certain stateliness balanced with a hominess that makes it approachable and livable—even though it’s nothing short of a glossy...
With its sharp peaks, smooth white expanse of stucco, stately columns, and multitude of mullioned windows, there’s something old worldly about the home that the Authement family created for themselves in Mandeville. Built in 2020, the 9500 square feet that comprise...
They say that home is where the heart is; and for Tracy and Troy Duhon, that statement is just the tip of the iceberg. For the couple, home is not only where they live and raise their family—it’s the hub of their charitable organizations and the place where so many...
With its curved windows and archways; massive, mullioned windows; and handsome landscaping, the house at 212 Oleander Court in Mandeville is the picture of Modern French Provincial design, boasting a generous 10,000 square feet that comprises a stunning study of...