Old Covington Charm When Lisa and Paul McGoey’s youngest child began attending LSU, following in her parents’ footsteps, the couple embarked on their own new adventure. Now empty nesters, they sought to exchange their sprawling Old Metairie home for a more laid-back setting in Covington nearer to Paul’s Northshore business. He explains, “We dropped off …
Back to Nature Staycation Nearby, a hidden treasure transports guests to a seemingly different place and time to rediscover the art of communing with nature. Bolo Creek Cabins offers acres of private wilderness traversed by a babbling creek and teeming with sights and sounds of the swamp. For those with bucket lists including bass fishing, …
View to a Thrill Imagine cocktail glasses clinking at sunset on your rooftop entertainment area — the highest point overlooking town — with a view of the Tchefuncte River rolling into Lake Pontchartrain as purple martins fly into the Madisonville marsh chasing their evening meal. Egrets wing back to their roost as dusk turns to …
Luxury on the River Hidden away In in one of the most convenient and desirable golf communities on the Northshore, the estate at 9 Iris Lane in Beau Chêne is a beauty to behold. Ten sprawling acres alongside the navigable Tchefuncte River surround a 9,450 square foot luxury home that offers comfort, privacy and a …
Northshore Renovators Extraordinaire Arden and Katie Hill aren’t afraid of projects — big projects. The six bedroom, three and a half bath, 4,794 square foot house at 106 Sherry Lane in Mandeville is their fifth house renovation together. When the couple first laid eyes on the house in 2018, it was in disrepair. But their …
Native Restores New Orleans Historic Homes After a very successful business career, native New Orleanian Claus Sadlier found his second calling as a preservationist of sorts. This newly-listed home at 827 Ursulines Avenue is his second complete remodeling project in the French Quarter. The first was so successful, he made it his private residence. He …
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The two Bengal cats who call this beautiful place home generously allow the Troyer family to reside with them in the cul-de-sac of a private neighborhood in Jefferson Parish. Fortunately, their gorgeous coats are complemented by the neutral, timeless color palette inside the home. This grand home, owned by builder Greg Troyer and his wife Heather, …
Reviving Local History Wolfe Tone Plantation, built in 1850 north of Covington and bounded by Lee and Brunning Roads, had been abandoned and badly vandalized for years. Originally a vast sugar cane and lumber operation, owner A. C. Dickson named the plantation for the Irish rebel whose birthday is still remembered in the fatherland with …
When a House Becomes a Home Home in the heart of Covington is captured beautifully in this gem that has been inadequately described as a coastal cottage. In fact, it is the integration of a 100 plus-year-old caretaker’s cabin with a modern structure, built at the turn of this century. These two structures now flow …
Months of Shopping can turn into minutes of blissful mayhem and piles of paper in the middle of the floor during holiday family gatherings and gift exchanges. Searching for the perfect gift wrapping paper to coordinate with your decorations can be daunting as well as expensive–all to just be crumpled up and shoved into a …
WHAT SAYS ‘THE BIG EASY’ more than sitting amidst local artworks in the parlor of your Creole-cottage-inspired home, cocktail in hand, planning your next culinary adventure while listening to some of the best martini music ever recorded? To Paula and Rich Adamcewicz, building their dream home to exemplify the lively local lifestyle hails their love …
WHEN FALL ARRIVES so do family gatherings. The changing of the seasons means the changing of colors, along with your home’s décor. Traditional autumn colors of orange, brown and tan blend perfectly with soothing neutrals and festive metallic finishes. Rustic touches with modern influences create a comfortable and cozy, yet contemporary feel. From table accents …
