tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58529224788181197542024-03-13T05:11:03.683-05:00Chet Pourciau DesignChet Pourciau Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10768552024950381741noreply@blogger.comBlogger526125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852922478818119754.post-66274752936472837092014-12-19T13:00:00.001-06:002014-12-19T13:00:34.607-06:00Chet Chat - Chet's Top Local Gift Picks 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Chet Pourciau Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10768552024950381741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852922478818119754.post-76274771794124801882014-11-24T16:15:00.003-06:002014-11-24T16:15:45.312-06:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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A few years ago, my husband and I had our living room professionally redone, and afterward, the decorator photographed it for her portfolio. Before she even turned on the camera, she steamed wrinkles out of drapes and dressed up surfaces with funky accent pieces. Then did something unexpected: She unplugged everything. Her explanation? Though necessary in our everyday lives, wires are, well, ugly. And after scrolling through the photos of our wireless room, I saw her point.<br />
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Since then, I’ve been on a mission to conceal the mountain of snaking cords that are part and parcel of our modern life — or, at the very least, organize them. But to be perfectly honest, that’s easier said than done, especially for a less-than-crafty gal like myself. What I needed were simple strategies that really work, so I turned to Chet Pourciau, a veteran decorator and stager and owner of Chet Pourciau Design in New Orleans. Here are his tried-and-true tips for making a tangle of wires disappear.<br />
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Cover up with fabric. Just like a well-cut dress or jacket can hide many a flaw, so too can a beautiful piece of fabric conceal an unsightly mess of wires. Pourciau often hangs drapery to hide electrical cords and outlets. For maximum effect, he likes to position curtains so they make the room feel larger than it is. “Remember to hang your drapery close to the ceiling to trick the eye into thinking the ceilings are taller than they really are,” he says.<br />
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Fabric also does a beautiful job camouflaging wires closer to the ground. To clean up a home office area, try draping a gorgeous piece of fabric over the desk, or wrap a group of wires with grosgrain fabric that matches the walls or baseboards. If all else fails, you can always sneak them under a rug.<br />
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Build a false panel. I know what some of you are thinking: I thought these were supposed to be easy DIY jobs. But trust me, this isn’t as involved as it sounds. In fact, false panels are a nifty workaround when there are wires in and around a piece of furniture. “In one case, I had a bookshelf that had cords and outlets that were distracting to the eye,” Pourciau says. “I fixed the issue by cutting out pieces of wood that fit onto the back of the bookshelf. The panel sandwiched the cords between the ‘real’ back and false panel. This allowed me to display decorative items without distractions.”<br />
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Buy pre-made cord covers. Wires, like taxes or surprise visits from your in-laws, are sometimes unavoidable. (Hello, wall-mounted TV!) And when those dangling strips of plastic can’t be tucked away, there are cord covers. These handy pieces of plastic are designed to neatly house a gaggle of wires while lying as flush as possible against the wall. They’re unobtrusive, easy to install and work like a charm every time. Traditional plain white or gray ones are fine, but why not let something practical also be pretty? Pourciau likes decorative cord covers and also has painted them a fun, vibrant shade to add a punch of color to a room. “Who says you can’t have a Radiant Orchid cord cover?” he points out.<br />
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Tame the tangle. If you do nothing else to manage your wires, at least organize them so they appear tidy. You could buy cord wraps, though Pourciau swears by plain old bread-bag twist ties. “They’re easy to handle, and grouping all the wires together makes a huge impact,” he says.<br />
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Chet Pourciau Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10768552024950381741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852922478818119754.post-77523083395981401872014-11-24T16:10:00.001-06:002014-11-24T16:10:57.512-06:00DIY Plaster Leaf Ornaments<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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These ornaments were so fun and easy to make. I love how they give a natural and organic element to my Christmas tree. Follow the instructions below to make your own DIY Plaster Leaf Ornaments<br />
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Mix plaster and water in a container according to the directions on the back of the plaster</div>
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Dip the faux leaves in the plaster, make sure to evenly coat the leaves.</div>
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Don't worry if you don’t have a set of 12 matching place settings. You can see here that I mix and matched patterns and colors of dishware that I already had. You can use 2 sets of dishes, just alternate colors for a cohesive design.</div>
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My second tip which relates to mixing and matching is to use your own sense of style. You don't have to use traditional color schemes. It's your home, family and friends. They already know your style – decorate with colors you like. </div>
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My third tip is to use natural elements in your table setting. Don't be afraid to go in your backyard and find items like these pinecones.<br />
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These are such easy DIYs. Start off by cleaning your pine cones. I did this by soaking them in warm water and vinegar. After you let them dry, you can then add a name tag or a tea light candle.<br />
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Create mood lighting by using warm colored light bulbs in your chandelier. You can also use candles. Just remember to use unscented candles so that they don’t fight with the smells of your dinner<br />
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Find how to make this DIY at this <a href="http://www.chetpourciaudesign.blogspot.com/2014/11/floating-cranberry-and-tea-light-diy.html" target="_blank">LINK</a></div>
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This is an extremely easy DIY! Check out this <a href="http://www.chetpourciaudesign.blogspot.com/2014/11/diy-cranberry-topiary.html" target="_blank">LINK</a> to learn how to make it.</div>
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Are you looking for an easy DIY for your Holiday table centerpiece? Look no further! To get this look, float fresh cranberries and tea light candles an oblong bowl with water. </div>
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Cranberries are the finishing touch to any holiday meal. This DIY is a great way to highlight them. I am planning on using this centerpiece on my buffet table, but you can also use it on your dining table if you keep it short. That way, your guests will be able to see over it.<br />
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Start off by painting your foam balls red</div>
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When your paint is dry, you can start to break toothpicks in half.</div>
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Insert toothpick halves into the foam ball and leave a ¼ inch of the toothpick exposed.</div>
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Now you can add the cranberry to the toothpick. </div>
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Try to keep them as close as possible. So that there are no gaps</div>
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You can now display them on a vase to create a topiary effect. Enjoy!</div>
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I'm always thinking of spooky Haloween DIYs for my front porch, this one will surely frighten any trick-or-treaters who will be knocking on my front door. Follow the instructions below to make your own Haunted Lady.<br />
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<li>A bowl and cookie sheet</li>
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Start off by mixing some instant coffee in some water. You will need about half a cup of water and 3 tablespoons of coffee. Ball up the cheese cloth and dunk it in the coffee. Take it out right away and squeeze out any liquid.</div>
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You can wait for your cheese cloth to dry - but I have no patience. Quick dry your cheese cloth by putting it in the oven for 15 mins on 240 degrees.</div>
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As your cheese cloth drys, you can start to paint the face. </div>
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Paint the Styrofoam head where natural shadows would be.</div>
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When your cheese cloth and paint is dry, drape the dyed cheese cloth over the Styrofoam head. Now you can use mod podge to stick the cheese cloth to the head. </div>
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I put two layers of cheese cloth on my haunted lady. Cut a 12 inch piece of string to wrap around your haunted lady's neck. This will help the mod podge dry.</div>
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Voila!</div>
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I like to decorate with items that can transition from the Halloween season to Thanksgiving. That way I only have to decorate once for Fall. Decorating with bright plants and the color of the season (Pantone's Cypress) help bring a Fall feel to your space. I like using inexpensive materials so that I can change up my pots and secondary colors every year.<br />
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<li>Paint - I used the color for fall (Pantone's Cypress)</li>
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<li>Hot glue gun</li>
<li>Ribbon</li>
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<li>Exacto knife/ box cutter</li>
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I got the inspiration for the project when I saw these $1 pumpkins at my local store</div>
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Start off by painting your plastic pumpkins. I ended up painting 2 thin layers of paint. </div>
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Let dry. After they are dry, puncture a small hole in the bottom of the plastic. This will allow water to drain when you water your plants.</div>
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For an added embellishment, you can add ribbon to your design. Use hot glue for a mess free application. </div>
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I like to use mums in my decor. They come in many bright fall colors and are easy to take care of.</div>
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Turn the pot's face out during Halloween and then turn the pot around for Thanksgiving! Happy Halloween!</div>
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The Color of Fall - Pantone, Cypress (color of the year is Radiant Orchid)</h3>
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This is another simple project that can make a huge impact. Its also a great way to cheer and decorate for your team, but do it with style!</div>
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Tape your background scrap paper down so that it cannot not move.</div>
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Fold a piece of scrap paper in half and draw out a rough fleur de lis shape</div>
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Fold the paper in half and cut out your design.</div>
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I like to cut out the fleur de lis when the paper is folded so that the finished product is symmetrical.</div>
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Use the fleur de lis shape to trace on different patterned scrap book papers. Cut out the design and tape different layers.</div>
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Fold the paper in half and cut out your design.</div>
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Show your support this Saturday for LSU (or UW) with some simple DIY cupcake toppers! </div>
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These are so simple to make. All you have to do is print out the photos below and cut along the dotted lines. Fold in half so that the white paper is on the back and the design in in front. Hot glue tooth picks in between the two halves of paper and VOILA! DIY cupcake toppers!</div>
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We are so excited about Saints Football season! We made some easy DIY table decor for your next party. This is the perfect example of how you can recycle old candles and mason jars. All you need for the project is gold spray paint, mod podge and glitter!<br />
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Spray paint can mason jars and candles with gold spray paint. Let dry fully.</div>
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Mix mod podge and glitter in a disposable container. </div>
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The mix will look white but it will dry clear.</div>
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Paint your mason jars with the mod podge/gliiter mixture</div>
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Display gold glitter candles in a hurricane candle holders. I used black spray paint on rocks for the bottom of the holder. </div>
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I reused black Halloween faux florals to create a full centerpiece out of the mason jars.You can also use the gold glittered mason jars to display silverware and straws! </div>
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<br />Chet Pourciau Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10768552024950381741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852922478818119754.post-24629084935848673402014-07-31T11:43:00.000-05:002014-07-31T11:43:16.103-05:00New Sofa Alert! The Allie SofaStop in and lounge on our new sofa at Chet Pourciau Design!<br />
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Graceful contoured track arms give this sofa an elegant but contemporary look. Foam and fibre filled cushions make it exceptionally comfortable. Stocked in a beige cotton-linen fabric with a kiln dried solid wood frame<br />
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Of course there are always more rules and guidelines. BUT it's best to think ahead before buying a lamp. A 24-30" lamp works in most living spaces but it depends on how high your side tables are. The easiest way to know the right height is to sit down. The bottom of the shade should not be higher than eye level. </div>
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Tip 5 - Bulb</h4>
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I actually think choosing the right light bulb is just as important as choosing the right fixture. Every light bulb puts out a certain amount of light. This is also known as lumens (do not confuse lumens with wattage, which is the amount of energy the bulb uses). If you are trying to provide light for a large space, you will want a bulb with a higher amount lumens. If you want your space to feel more intimate, choose a bulb that has less lumens. </div>
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I'm not going to get into the DOZENS of different types of light bulbs, especially since most lamps require an incandescent or CFL bulb. Incandescent bulbs are the common bulbs that you find at the store, they give off great color BUT are horrible when it comes to conserving energy.</div>
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CFL bulbs are what I use at my home. They are energy efficient and have a longer lifespan. In the past, designers didn't like to use CFL bulbs because they gave off a bright white light. But the technology has improved in the past years. Now you can buy a warm/soft white color bulb that will look the same as an incandescent bulb. </div>
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Chet Pourciau Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10768552024950381741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852922478818119754.post-36653607218561811072014-07-11T16:10:00.000-05:002014-07-11T16:10:15.934-05:005 Tips to Make a Small Bedroom Appear Larger <div style="text-align: center;">
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Tip 1 - Drapery</h3>
Floor to ceiling drapery is one of the most effective ways to make a space look like it has higher ceilings. If you install your drapery close to ceiling, it will trick you eye into looking up.<br />
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Tip 2 - Paint</h3>
Paint your walls in light colors. This will help with reflecting light in a space, making the room look larger<br />
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Tip 3 - Stripes! </h3>
Just like hanging your drapery close to the ceiling, stripped walls will fool your eye into thinking the room is taller.<br />
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Tip 4 - Scale and Proportion. </h3>
Make sure to buy furniture that fits the space. If you have a small bedroom and a large clunky wood bed frame, odds are, it's not going to look good. Instead, replace it with a wall hung tufted piece that will shave off a few extra inches. <br />
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Tip 5 - No Clutter. </h3>
It's always hard to edit, but it is so important in a small space. To keep an open feel, choose a few cherished items to display and ditch the unnecessary knick-knacks.<br />
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