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| Lafayette Square Home and Garden Tour |
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| The owners purchased the artwork from a vendor in New Orleans. In the foreground is the rail of a spiral staircase which leads to a small loft. |
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| The opposite side of the room soars 2 floors high. This home was constructed in stages, first with the middle portion between 1856-1866. The front portion was added in the 1870s. It features massive original woodwork, marble fireplace mantles, and a two-story family room space at the back of the house. |
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| Looking up and up. |
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| Garden whimsy. |
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| Love these cherub planters. |
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| A yellow Calla Lilly. |
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| I think the pet owner was a more willing model than our little friend here. Don't you just love the hat and sunglasses? Fun! |
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| My patient family waiting for the photographer to get her shot. |
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| Look at the detail! |
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| Regretfully, this house was not on the tour. |
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| Some young entrepreneurs. |
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| A unique style for the bannister. |
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| A lovely master bath. |
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| A fireplace in the kitchen. This could all be yours...this house is for sale. |
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| Breakfast nook. |
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| Living room. |
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| Office. |
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| Hallway. |
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| Dining |
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| A Garden is a Friend You Can Visit Anytime. |
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| I'll take that one and this one. |
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| Juice glasses, they were originally sold filled with pimento cheese. |
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| Miss Jubilee 1940's Jazz entertained. |
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| I like her spunk and my heart trips every time I hear a bass fiddle. Miss you dad. |
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| From the casual. |
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| To the Ritz. |
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| This dining room sparkles! |
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| Just beautiful. |
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| I know these people. ;) |
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| My girlfriend and family taking a break. |
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| The view from the patio. |
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| A garden window from the alleyway. Of course you just have too look! |
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| A mascot for one of the many stores. |
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| On the porch. |
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| Love the exposed brick wall and the antique clock. |
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| In house tours it is difficult to get 'the shot' without people, I had--or I thought I had--the perfect opportunity here, but this woman would not move. I waited quite awhile, but she remained standing in this same spot. Maybe in another life she was a palace guard? |
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| 1201 Dolman: This is a new home, built to look old and one of my favorites on the tour. The library/parlor is the first room upon entering. This "green" home was completed in 2011. |
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| A nice shiny bright kitchen. Love those granite counters. Cabinetry and furniture that was produced by the Amish. |
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| The living room is open to the kitchen. I love the collection of terrariums. |
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| When I win the lottery, I'm going to have one of these! An attached conservatory. The conservatory was modeled after the Linnean House at the Missouri Botanical Garden. |
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| Just imagine relaxing in this room on a cold winter day. Notice how my hubby is trained to carry my camera bag. ;) |
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| What a wonderful writing room this would make. |
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| Love this folding screen. This would be a great future project. |
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| A year-round indoor garden, in a bright airy space and back-dropped by the sound of a water fountain. Perfection. |
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| The backyard. |
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| Two walled courtyards alongside the main house. Imagine the entertaining possibilities?! |
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| A garden entrance. |
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| The private garden of Park Avenue Mansion Bed and Breakfast. |
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| Every corner of the Park Avenue Mansion's private courtyard and gardens delight. To see more of this beautiful home, or to book a room, go to their website at http://www.parkavenuemansion.com |
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| A statuesque century old sycamore canopies the multiple decks, porches and courtyard. |
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| Antique garden urns overflow with color. |
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| Park Avenue Mansion Mascots |
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| How cute are these? |
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| Plantings alongside SqWires Restaurant |
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| Hope you enjoyed this peek of Lafayette Square! |
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| Check out this clip of Miss Jubilee 1940s Jazz and Rue Cafe's Midnight and Paris event. I'm putting this on my bucket list. |
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Garden Party #6
