This past weekend I took a fast trip up to Baltimore and was able to stop by the Bookthing, the 'free' bookstore that Meg at Pigtown is always raving about! One of the many treasures I picked up was an October 1985 copy of House Beautiful magazine which a startling up-to-date project featured. 
I always love these vintage magazines! Mostly I like to look at how things have become 'dated' (to see what types of mistakes to avoid in the future) but once in awhile a project comes along that is truly timeless.
The project was a 'white elephant' which had been turned into a duplex in New Orleans. The interiors were done by Ann Holden and Ann Dupuy, of antique store fame, while the remodel was masterminded by the architect Barry Fox. I love the high gl0ss finishes in the dining room above.
Even though this project was completed 25 years ago, I could see this being totally liveable today, don't you? I normally like carpeting to soften a room, but in a hot climate I can imagine it's much cooler without. I love the dining and living rooms and the bedroom looks like a cozy beach retreat!
Also, another thing I loved was that Martha Stewart made the cover! A star even in 1985....
I always love these vintage magazines! Mostly I like to look at how things have become 'dated' (to see what types of mistakes to avoid in the future) but once in awhile a project comes along that is truly timeless.The project was a 'white elephant' which had been turned into a duplex in New Orleans. The interiors were done by Ann Holden and Ann Dupuy, of antique store fame, while the remodel was masterminded by the architect Barry Fox. I love the high gl0ss finishes in the dining room above.
Even though this project was completed 25 years ago, I could see this being totally liveable today, don't you? I normally like carpeting to soften a room, but in a hot climate I can imagine it's much cooler without. I love the dining and living rooms and the bedroom looks like a cozy beach retreat! Also, another thing I loved was that Martha Stewart made the cover! A star even in 1985....
Stephen you are right on this one, I would not change a thing except for more works of art ex: over the fireplace in dining, in the master, and could move right in!
ReplyDeleteTotally bummed that I missed you!!! Next time!
ReplyDeleteThese are great. No rugs at all?
ReplyDeleteNo rugs, Terry! Very beach-house-ish if you ask me.
ReplyDeleteAgreed...love the high gloss in the dining room especially! And Ms. Martha...oh how far she's come.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting idea to look at old magazines as a primer for 'what not to do' if they look dated!
ReplyDeleteThis post was a treat to see (new pictures, not the same old thing going round and round). It does have a classic feel to it.
What free book store?!--why am I so behind lately! Is it a give one-take one deal?
ReplyDeleteI recently went through a bunch of clothes from my grandmother's generation to sort out donations pulled out the pieces that were timeless. I then went right over to my own closet and tired to donate out the pieces that I thought would make me cringe looking at photos 10 years from now.
I love this! Did you know that Ann is Gerrie Bremermann's daughter. And don't ask me which Ann!!! I always forget!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the two "Anns" - Holden and Dupuy – not sure they are still working together but seems like their designs have become more glamorous over the years.
ReplyDelete–Lana