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Saint Patricks Day

Here in New Orleans we never pass up an opportunity to celebrate and have a good time.  We just finished celebrating our beloved Mardi Gras but don’t get back to the grind just yet, this weekend is St. Patrick’s Day!  Though I am sure you are ready to discard all of your Mardi Gras decorations, save the green ones to use for St. Patrick’s Day.  Use a clear vase and place only leaves and stems that are green in it. Combining different shades of green, these floral arrangements demonstrate that the color is truly worthy of its own display.  If you are making your way down to the parade this Saturday in the Irish Chanel make sure you have some eye catching party favors for you and your friends.  Cut out the shape of a shamrock using a sponge.  Dip the sponge in green paint and stencil the shape onto a white paper plate.  Attach a stick with hot glue to the paper plate.  Hand these out to your friends and family in order to catch more goodies.  Use a green cabbage tea pot and creamer from the Occasional Wife to help your decor get into the spirit.  To decorate your door pick up a Saint Patrick's Day inspired leprechaun hat from Betty Hunley Designs.  This is a great way to decorate any door or wall in your home.  Also don't forget to wear green this Saint Patrick's Day.  Make sure you pick up on the many Irish inspired T-shirts from Storyville on Magazine Street.  

Mardi Gras

Green with Envy

Get INSPIRED for St. Patrick's Day!  Here are some beautiful rooms that really got me in the mood to celebrate not only St. Patrick's Day but spring time as well!  ENJOY!!!!!

CHET CHAT AND KIPP SCHOOL

Rebuilding the city and community of New Orleans is a one step at a time process.  Chet Chat is contributing to all aspects of the community in a big way.  Each month non-profit organizations will be chosen to receive a one-room make over by Chet Pourciau and his design team.

This month Chet Chat is renovating a reading room in KIPP Renaissance High School located in the lower 9^th ward which was one of the many properties that was devastated by hurricane Katrina. 

KIPP schools are nationally recognized for preparing underserved students for success in college and in life.  Over 85% of KIPP graduates have gone on to college.  By 2022 KIPP Renaissance High School and KIPP New Orleans Schools will have launched 1,000 + first-generation students to college graduation. 

Chet Pourciau and his design team believe in public education in New Orleans and really wanted to make a difference in this school.  Many local companies and artisans rallied up and donated wonderful things to make this process happen.  Floor de Lis donated the carpet, Mike Fennelly; a local artist donated a painting, and Allison Steward, another local artist dontated a painting among various other people who pulled this room together through their generous donations. 

Make sure you watch the reveal of the new reading room at Kipp Renaissance School on Chet Chat on WLAE.       

BEFORE

AFTER

LOOKING UP

One of the hot trends of 2011 as I earlier said was COLORED CEILINGS.  White ceilings are just so boring these days  and in New Orleans there is no lack of color anywhere.  I found several pictures that really inspired me to start looking up and reevaluate the tip tops