Diane Sustendal

It is time to make resolutions

I don’t know about you, but by the time the twelfth night rolls around (the traditional day to take down the Christmas tree), my tree is already bundled and on the sidewalk.

Elegant Windsor Court is polished and poised for the season

Diane Sustendal’s Love Letter to the City of Light

Shaded niches and year-round blooms frame a historic 1840s Uptown home

The hot color of the moment is decidedly unbeige

From granite to quartzite and everything in between, the Stone Gallery gives you the materials to turn your room into a showroom

Dorothy Draper’s protégé, Carleton Varney, shares his insights on interior design

It may not feel like fall, but now is the time to plant flowers and prepare for spring

Ann and David Williams have renovated a string of homes, with the latest project being a stunning St. Charles Avenue condo

A journalist gives (and takes her own) advice on organizing, decluttering and simplifying your desktop

Two professionals florists offer advice on keeping fresh-cut flowers beautiful

After Katrina, a porch was revived to become the preferred place to absorb life

The season is the reason to decorate, and February has a multitude of reasons

Decking the halls on a budget is more than possible–it’s fun

With a few tweaks, Thanksgiving decorations can work well into December

To make the most of your space, organize it

Professional organizers can help you get a handle on your mess

The Women’s Opera Guild Home is ready for its unveiling 

Not surprisingly, the heart and hub of his home is its kitchen

A couple find freedom in their Warehouse District dwelling

On the edge of New Orleans lies an idyllic estate surrounded by lush vegetation

Two Creole cottages make one stunning home

An iconic New Orleans couple takes their treasures to higher ground

While “only” 85 years old, the Tallerine House still has a sense of history

The CAC’s director of visual art puts the spotlight on New Orleans with Prospect.1

Function and folly, wit and whimsy make for a one-of-a-kind cottage

In this Thomas Sully masterpiece, Deborah Vinson saw what most could not: a diamond in the rough

The Jahncke family has put a lot of love into their home of 30 years

Eight years in the making, a beautiful space is a testament to the partnership between owner and designer

The Keevers’ lush gardens have been a source of both inspiration and rebirth

An Uptown cottage is as stylish and unpredictable as its fashionable, upbeat owner

Tom and Susan Sully restore a Creole cottage to its original splendor

Transitioning from New York apartment to New Orleans condo goes smoothly with a little help from my friends

Living happily ever after has never looked so enchanting

A Garden District manse becomes one family’s home for all seasons

Discover the heart of the French Quarter in its lush courtyards

This Old Metairie gem gets a renovation that’s almost an exact reproduction of the original

A historic Prytania Street home seeks a new owner to be its steward

A couple trades an Uptown home for a CBD penthouse with a view

Contemporary furnishings complement antiques to make this historic house a modern, livable retreat

Mardi Gras memorabilia and Louisiana treasures make this historical house a home

A cowboy at heart, Tom Woods has brought a Southwestern influence to his downtown apartment

Before welcoming guests into your holiday home, create a relaxed atmosphere that everyone will love.

Scott O’Conner’s apartment may be a work in progress, but the wait will be worth it

The Plant Gallery makes a 2,000-square-foot plot in the French Quarter into a hidden oasis

Chef Erik Veney reaches for the stars at this French Quarter favorite

And closets, drawers and cabinets keep it that way

Make an ordinary meal into a magical presentation

Mary Ferry Bigelow mixes eras, colors and patterns in her glorious home