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It was the poet Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., who perhaps most eloquently described the pleasure associated with a silver punch bowl: “This ancient silver bowl of mine—it tells of good old times, of joyous days, and jolly nights, and merry Christmas chimes.” Indeed, few types of silver are as symbolic of conviviality as the punch bowl, not least because of the festive beverage for which...

Text: Tiffany Adams Photos: Julie Wage Ross “Most clients come to us with the same request—lighten up my house,” says designer Debi Davis. As the owner of Debi Davis Interiors, she has become known for creating open, light-filled spaces with refined accents; and it was her signature style that attracted the owners of this Little Rock home. Built in 2004, their...

Text: Lauren Gentry Walker Photos: Michael Hunter Known for their tailored, refined, and livable interiors, sisters Amy Munger and Elizabeth Munger Stiver have been the design duo behind Munger Interiors since 2008. When their middle sister, Anne, and her husband John began the process of building a home, they called on the two to help them design a space that would...

Text: Tiffany Adams Photos: Michael Hunter When Diane Calvert’s husband, Jim, returned from an auction with a new home, she was more than a little surprised. Built in 2007, the Colleyville, Texas, house had intrigue but seemed to lack a cohesiveness with an ornate interior style Diane didn’t feel matched its French Country facade. “I realized why it had been tough...

Text: Lauren Gentry Walker Photos: Laurey Glenn When interior designer Matthew Bees’s mother called on him to help transform his childhood home, he took on the project with more than a little hesitation. “My father built the house for my family in 1986, and it’s the only home I’ve ever known,” he says. All in the Family All in the Family All in the...

The holiday season is around the corner, and your friends and family deserve the best! Whether you’re searching for the perfect gift for the holiday party hostess or stocking stuffers for your loved ones, we’ve curated a list of local Baton Rouge shops and showrooms with something for everyone. Shopping small is in this holiday season, and you can support...

Text: Lydia Somerville Photos: Michael Blevins When clients asked designer Mark Phelps and architect Matt Benson to build them a house in the mountains of Linville, North Carolina, they sought a contrast to their house in Charlotte, which Phelps had also designed. “Their house in town is dressy and formal, with lots of DeGournay wallpaper,” says Phelps. “For this house, the...

Nothing says cozy and comfortable like flames flickering in a backyard firepit. A glowing fire warms up chilly winter days and extends summer gatherings long after the sun goes down. If you are looking to create a stay-at-home oasis that you can enjoy with family and friends all year long, a firepit might be the solution you’re looking for. Castelle by Tropitone offers a selection...

Text: Tiffany Adams Photos: Julie Soefer Lake Lyndon B. Johnson (or Lake LBJ, as it is commonly known) in Marble Falls, Texas, has long been a special place for Tina and Tom Shults. “This is an area our family has traveled to for more than 50 years,” says Tina Shults, noting Tom’s grandfather had a home here, and later in life,...

Text: Lauren Gentry Walker Photos: Angela Newton Roy For homeowners looking to create a custom home ideal for the next chapter of their lives, interior designer Rebecca Penno of Penno Interiors employed an intentional color palette, organic and natural materials, and classic yet casual furnishings. Nestled in McLean, Virginia, at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, Phil and Cathy Horvitz’s new...