Mother's Day

Though we celebrate our mothers regularly here in the city of New Orleans, Mother’s Day is very special occasion.  Thought everyone likes material things this Mother’s Day give your mama some gifts that come straight from the heart.  Anyone can go out and purchase jewelry but it’s really special when you make your own gift for someone and today I have a lot of great and affordable DIY gifts for Mother’s Day.  First off to start her day right create your very own newspaper for your mom.  This is perfect for children to draw and decorate their newspapers and will add that personal touch that she is longing for.  This template is available at chetpourciaudesign.com.  Click on the blog and print it out.  Another great DIY gift is to create your own tassel bookmark for her.  Using colored cardstock cut out the shape and attach a small tassel using either hot glue or you can cut a hole and tie it off.  You can write sweet adjectives that describe your mom on the cardstock so that every time she is reading her favorite book she will think of you.  If your mom is handy and likes to sew create her very own sewing kit in a jar. With just a little retrofitting, an old-fashioned Mason jar can become a new sewing kit with a built-in pincushion on top. To begin, separate the lid's sealer and screw cap. Trace around sealer on cardboard. Using a compass, draw another circle on linen or cotton, 1 inch larger in diameter than the first. Cut out both circles; make cushion by placing batting between fabric and cardboard. Turn screw cap upside down, and apply hot glue to inside edge of rim; quickly press cushion into lid until cloth protrudes smoothly above screw cap's opening and cardboard is flush against rim. Apply hot glue around edge of cardboard, fold over excess fabric, and press down. Glue top of sealer to cardboard. Fill jar.

PATTERNED SPRING SOFAS

Large bold prints are in for interiors this spring but what are you thoughts on bold patterned sofas?  Patterns are great in the spring time when a lot of new color is blooming all around us. It helps us stay fresh, pristine, and interesting.  A great idea is to invest in a bold patterned sofa then create a neutral slipcover for that piece.  Here at CHET POURCIAU DESIGN we make custom slipcovers for any sofa.  All we need are the exact measurements and we can even help you pick out the fabric.  As for now here are some great pictures of some bold patterned sofas that will leave you grabbing at your computer screen!  

ENJOY!!!!

Jazz Fest

Jazz Fest is already here and it is time to get your hats and sunscreen and head out to the fairgrounds.  Though Jazz Fest is all about the music you can incorporate the festival into your home.  Jazz Fest is one of the many great festivals that takes place here in New Orleans therefore it is very easy to get the great crafts and posters from the festival.  Jazz Fest has such wonderful bright, colorful posters that look great when they are framed in displayed on your wall.  In a home office or a media room they look great with neutral walls, highlighting your many memories.  Another fun way to get into the music fest feeling is to wear the festival’s official merchandise on your body. Bold and bright patterns cover t-shirts, hats, and button downs.  If you are looking to be noticed among the many crowds at the festival it is only normal that you are your crew create your very own flag to fly high at the fair grounds.  Using a nylon shower curtain, you can sew on felt fabric cut outs from templates.  This is an easy and affordable way to be noticed.  

Just a lil something

I am always looking for interiors and objects that inspire me and get me thinking.  Here are just some of my favorites for this week:

Last minute Easter DIY's

With the French Quarter Fest a couple of weeks ago and Jazz Fest around the corner Easter has been completely forgotten.  So here are some great, fun, and easy ideas to get your Easter decorations on the roll in time for Sunday.  Using a glass jar, place colorful layers of bulk candy.  This easily creates the effect of an Easter basket.  Nestle a white chocolate bunny or lamp in the jar; also make sure to add some Easter grass to the jar.  Lastly using double-sided tape and attach a pastel colored ribbon to the jar.   If you are dining in instead of going to a restaurant then a fun jellybean carrot may be used to on each of your guest’s plates.  Simply fill clear plastic pastry bags with orange jellybeans and tie closed with green rickrack or ribbon.  This is a super easy way to dress up your table.  Another great way to design your dinner table is to make your napkins into bunny ears.  Place Daffodil candy cups around your table to add a pop of color.  And the last thing to do in preparation for Easter is to create Easter bunny garland to hang from your chandeliers.  

If you are interested in making the bunny garland that was shown in the segment right click and save this bunny template to your desktop.  Then print it out and let the festivities begin.  HAPPY EASTER

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NEW ITEMS AT CHET POURCIAU DESIGN

Spring is here and so are new items in home decor.  Chet Pourciau Design located at 3652 Magazine Street, has an array of products that are extremely exclusive and new and fun.  From a large wine bottle chandelier to lavender that may be grown from a bag there are new and amazing things to look at and purchase.  We are carrying a new furniture line by GUS MODERN that has clean lines and is created from sustainable fabric.  Chet's eclectic taste ensures that there is something in the store for you whether your style is more traditional or simple modern we have the perfect piece for you.