Made By Girl: new orleans

Designer Shaun Smith, So Cool....

Aren't you glad it's Friday!?!? Heck yes. I'm still supposed to meet with my intern this afternoon but I think I'm going to reschedule! This day is just too perfect.... 86 degrees!

Now onto Design.....I recently learned about New Orleans based designer Shaun Smith while flipping through Lonny Magazine. Let's just say he's got it going on....he's super cute and has a tremendous amount of style. Can you beat that? Ok, maybe Campion Platt...BUT this is all about Shaun Smith today.

below: inside Shaun's shop....

His style is SIMPLE - we all can do simple right? BUT it's also chic with a blend of different time periods.

In fact when I look at his Interiors, I get the sense that that THIS GUY has traveled the world....loading his rooms with vintage & modern furnishings of various time periods.

If I ever make it down to New Orleans, his store will be a must-visit for me!

For those interested in giving this shop a visit here's the 411:

Shaun Smith Home

3947 Magazine St. 

504.896.1020

-all images via shaun smith home

Not only is he Gorgeous but.....

I'm in the middle of watching the Larry King Special tonight where Brad Pitt is the guest. I wanted to express what I thought of his mission to get the Lower 9th Ward in New Orleans rebuilt. I think its quite admirable. Its a shame that a Hollywood actor is putting this all together with 5 Million dollars of his own money & our president couldn't go there until a week after the flooding. Larry asked Brad why the 'Pink'? he said they wanted something loud and PINK seemed to scream the loudest. So all the homes will be Earth Friendly, which is impressive! Good job. If you go to the site, you'll see how amazing it is to go through these homes in a 3d system and choose what you want to donate within the home. Whether it is a new refrigerator, new lighting, new linoleum floor etc. I will definitely be donating this Christmas to help these people gain their homes back. The site to visit is: NOLA