Introducing Hudson House

A year ago, as part of my "Love Your Home" series, I featured the home of Jan Hudson.  This has been the most viewed post on my blog, incidentally and can be found HERE.

Jan and her husband own a furniture store and clothing boutique appropriately called
Hudson House.

Jan and I have discussed doing a series of posts on wardrobe planning because she is a master at knowing how to put together clothing pieces to build a wardrobe.  That will be coming in the near future, but I first want to introduce you to Hudson House.

 Located in the Historic Highlands neighborhood, it is like
Turning back time.
 To a time when multiple lamps cast shadows across objects while highlighting others.

 To a time when stark lighting in a room was unheard of - creating harshness rather than warmth.

To a time when gilt and glamor were at home with touches of tapestry, fur, and velvet.

To a time of warmth instead of cold metal racks and shelving.

To a time of romantic clutter and little vignettes where the eye begs to linger a bit longer.

That is Hudson House!

A jewel box full of wearable art and neoclassical furniture and accessories.

Adjoining is a little taste of what can be found in the larger furniture store down the street.

We shall enter this home designer's showcase another time.

In the meantime, when you think of Hudson House, think of romance.

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Southern Garden Home Garden Tour

Last weekend we had almost 1000 people visiting our little corner of the world.

As most of you know, I live in the Garden Home section (Middleton Place) of Twelve Oaks, a gated community in Shreveport, Louisiana.  This past weekend, the garden/yard of one of our neighbors was featured in the
Le Tour des Jardins Garden Tour,
sponsored by 

Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners

Joyce's small garden was one of six beautiful private gardens throughout our area featured in this popular annual event.

Since you couldn't be here, let me share it with you.

 Joyce inherited the garden design and basic plantings from the original home owner which is planned to maximize every inch of this small space.  She has however, taken his design and added her own personal and feminine touches to make it her own.

 Sasanquas, Japanese maples, colorful annuals, and roses abound in this Twelve Oaks garden surrounded by a unique, antique fence.

   The walkway to the backyard, guarded by a custom-made iron gate, holds its own intrigue and anticipation.

 

Are you ready to step inside a private world in this beautiful garden?

 The rustic wooden door opens onto a surprise waterfall and koi pond surrounded by an outdoor patio with a fireplace and kitchen.

 

 While shooting these pictures, Joyce pointed out her friend who has built a nest in the fence vine and was willing to pose perfectly for me.

 On the opposite end of the yard from the pond is this bamboo fence.

Behind this unique bamboo wall, guarded by a draping Japanese Maple, is hidden the gardening/tool/compost area as well as the air conditioning unit.

 

 

 Now, let me show you the relaxing and inviting patio and outdoor kitchen as seen from the side door.

 

Joyce has incorporated colors from inside her lovely home as well as those in her garden to tie in the large outdoor sitting area and kitchen.

 

Because of the varying weather and mosquitoes in the south, Joyce has the option of leaving the patio open, closing it off with a mosquito curtain or closing the rustic windowed doors.

There is no question why this beautiful and inviting southern garden was included on this prestigious garden tour.

Thank you Joyce, for sharing it with us.