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HOME
BuILt In styLe
Pull a room together with a rug.
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Designer Jack Mayberry’s layered approach to home decor
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PERSPECTIVES
FRoM the eDItoR On deadlines
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Jack of the Occasional Wife and RSVP Stationers
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here’s a paperweight on the desk of Kevin Allman, the editor of Gambit, that reads, “The ultimate inspiration is the deadline.” I see it when I deliver copy to his desk, and it never fails to inject me with a speedball mix of dread and admiration: admiration for the truth in it, dread because it’s a nagging reminder to get to work. The turbid relationship I have with that little plaque is emblematic of the way writers (and people in general) feel about deadlines. Deadlines can make life a living hell, but without them, we’d get very little done. Case in point: I have thousands of pages of unpublished writing, some of which I’ve been tinkering with for years. This goes against the grain of Stephen King’s habits: write daily, write prolifically, take no more than three months to complete a first draft. But there are also writers like Jamey Hatley, who has devoted the better part of a decade to revising her award-winning, as of yet unpublished manuscript. So it’s a damned-if-you-do, damnedif-you-don’t-type scenario, from which deadlines provide welcome clarity by replacing the if with a resolute, marrowcurdling when. In other news, my grandmother turned 85 yesterday.
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“Guess it’s getting to be the end of the road for me!” she said with the cheery morbidity old people sometimes have. “But it doesn’t feel like it’s been that long. I guess 85 years really isn’t a long time.” She’s right. The deadline’s looming. I gave her a book.
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ith temperatures dropping and the holidays looming, the indoor season is almost upon us — and it may be time to pull out the rugs. An accent or area rug can be an easy, affordable way to revamp a living space and bring extra warmth to chilly floors during winter months, says Leslie Breaux of Brown and Damare Wholesale Rugs (900 Dakin St., Jefferson, 833-1155). Cameron Trenor of Cameron Jones For Your Home (2127 Magazine St., 524-3119) says new materials are breathing life into traditional textures. “A big trend we’ve seen recently, funnily enough, is the return of shag carpeting, but in surprising materials, like leather and ribbon,” he says. “Something like that can become a real conversation piece.” Breaux has noticed a surge of new rugs made from sustainable materials like sea grass and thistle. “People love these because they’re pretty and affordable, in addition to being green,” she says. Both Breaux and Trenor agree that in many cases, a custom rug can be the best bet. “It can be difficult to find the right rug for a room after it’s been furnished,” Trenor says. With custom rugs, clients create a rug based on a room’s existing color palette to fit the proportions of any desired space. “These days we can do really anything a customer wants,” Breaux says. “There’s something for everyone.”
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TIPS FOR PURCHASING A RUG 1. Assess your area. How big is the space you’re filling? Is it a high-traffic area? Will kids and pets be in the room frequently? Where will the furniture sit? Knowing the types of activity occurring on and around the rug can help you choose an appropriate color and material, Breaux says. 2. Be a materialist. Not all materials are created equal. Wool quality, for example, depends largely on the climate and country of the sheep from whence it came. Trenor recommends New Zealand’s wool for its longer fibers, which are less inclined to shed and pill. Being aware of the benefits of different fabrics can help you select rugs with long-term potential. 3. Know when to save and when to splurge. The availability of good-quality rugs in affordable materials like faux silk and polyester means there are options for every budget, Breaux says. If you’re going to splurge, she suggests doing so in the bedroom, where the added luxury goes a long way toward creating a comfortable and tranquil space.
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4. Channel some whimsy. Creating a custom rug is easier than ever and allows you to explore your creative side. Recently, a Cameron Jones client worked with Trenor to design a rug shaped like smiling red lips. By opting for custom, she was able to pinpoint the personal element she desired in the room, he says. 5. Think present and future perfect. The beauty of area and accent rugs lies in their mobility — they can be rearranged at a moment’s notice or rolled up to accompany you on a cross-country move. Choosing a rug thoughtfully and carefully means ending up with a great accent piece that will continue to help define your home, wherever it is, for years to come.
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Orange merino socks, $20, tan lace-up boots by Wolverine, $350, both at Perlis (600 Decatur St., Suite 103, 523-6681; 1281 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 6, Mandeville, 985-674-1711; 6070 Magazine St., 895-8661; www.perlis.com).
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STAIRS With work and home separated by a flight of stairs, designer Jack Mayberry is never far from the objects of his affection. By Lee cutrone | photos By eugenia uhL
aBoVe: “i Like to surround myseLf with oBjects i coLLect,” mayBerry says. the pottery Lining the kitchen waLL is from nadeau. the japanese Lithographs of caged LamBs were acquired at an estate saLe. the day Bed is from perch. the yeLLow roLLing taBLe is from crate & BarreL. the architecturaL remnant used as a decoratiVe detaiL inside the partiaL diVide is from Bush antiques.
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n a typical morning, Jack Mayberry’s commute to work takes about 45 seconds. One flight of stairs separates his light-filled studio apartment from Perch, the Magazine Street home furnishings store where he works as an interior designer and director of operations. “Being so close, if I want to come down early or stay late and work on a client’s project, I can,” Mayberry says. “And at the end of the day, I’m able to go upstairs and be with my pets and cook and relax.” Downstairs, the mid-19th century cottage’s original hardwood floors, decorative millwork, gallery moldings and tall windows imbue it with a rich sense of history. Upstairs, clean lines, an open layout and a deliberate lack of ornamentation deliver a more contemporary feel and an alternate viewpoint. “It’s fabulous working in such an old house,” says Mayberry, who cites the building as a muse. “And the upstairs is so different than the downstairs.” Despite being a self-proclaimed homebody, Mayberry takes full advantage of the city he loves more than any other. He doesn’t own a car, preferring to walk to the grocery store, restaurants, coffee shops and stores along the Magazine Street corridor. “I wouldn’t want to live on any other street in New Orleans,” says Mayberry, who came to Louisiana 20 years ago to attend graduate school at LSU and never left. “I walk on Magazine Street and in the Garden District constantly. There’s so much inspiration in the architecture and in the shops. Being surrounded with so much design all the time, your creativity works on overload in a good way.” Customers of Perch have had a similar reaction to the store. Together, Mayberry and owner Caroline Robert have put together a mix of antique, vintage and contemporary pieces with a very urbane vibe. “Perch has metamorphosed into a style of its own,” Mayberry says. “Just by walking in here,
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people get ideas. A client will think ‘I already have my grandmother’s chest. I’ll put two Lucite chairs on either side of it and it will look fabulous now.’” An artist with a master of arts degree in printmaking as well as a passion for painting (he likes to set up his easel in Perch’s courtyard), Mayberry is just the person to help clients pull off a fresh take on interior design. Numerous years of fine arts experience and five years as co-owner of Hampson & Adams, a fabric store shuttered post-Hurricane Katrina, have informed his talent for layering the various components of interior design. “I’ve always worked with mixed media and different layers of paint, plaster and caustics,” he says. “I love to put things down and take them away. What happens with the layering of colors and textures and shapes on a canvas is the same thing that happens with the layering of color and texture and shapes in a room. You know when to take things out and when to put them back.” With an apartment that comprises about 1,000 square feet, experimentation within the limited space was inevitable. “This apartment was a challenge,” Mayberry says. “Before, I always lived in a warehouse-type space. This was basically one room incorporating a lounge area, bedroom and kitchen. I struggled with how to work that out. I decided not to do any partitions, to make it one big open area.” Mayberry initially draped the windows with luxurious silk curtains but found they weighed down the interior. He abandoned them in favor of airy linen panels that proved far less obtrusive. For one wall, he chose a diagonally-patterned, graffiti-like wallpaper, which creates one of several focal points and draws the eye upward, making the most of a lofty 20-foot ceiling. On the wall behind the bed, he camouflaged an odd-shaped window, creating another focal point with shutters and an antique mirror mounted on a zinc canvas. By adding a one-of-a-kind architectural remnant to a built-in divide, he created the illusion of a freestanding console with a beautiful antique crest. Kitchen cabinets and a large walk-in closet provide storage for the decorative wares Mayberry rotates periodically and for his wardrobe. “I’m a clothes horse,” says Mayberry, who wears colorful shorts, J. Crew shirts and Converse sneakers by day, jeans, crisp white shirts and boots by night. “I don’t really get into trends. I like quality.” Black-framed eyeglasses, many of which he’s bought online at Warby Parker, a website that sends shoppers up to five pairs to try and allows free return shipping for the rejects, are a trademark. When asked what his ultimate designer wish list would include, Mayberry reveals an appreciation for art and design that traverses many forms. His dream design job would be an oceanfront property on Fiji with a carte blanche budget. Welcome additions to his home include a 30-foot Frank Stella sculpture for his backyard, a Lucas Samaras box for his coffee table and an Hermes throw for his bed. But the best things in Mayberry’s life are clearly the ones he already has. “A perfect day,” he says, “is when all the pets are asleep and I’m trying out new recipes in the kitchen.”
Mayberry found the console in the french Quarter. a pair of photographs by local photographer lisa conrad hangs above it. the late 19th-century bust of a cardinal caMe froM perch.
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Mayberry utilized the space beneath the stairs (which leads to a loft) by creating a seating area and a place to display art. the Master chair is by philippe stark for kartell; the yellow table is froM stray dog; the painting on the left is by Mayberry, and the hollow birch logs are froM perch.
Mayberry and his inspiration board inside perch’s fabric rooM.
HOW TO ACHIEVE
JACK MAYBERRY’S
LAYERED LOOK
Jack Mayberry is well-versed in the finer points of layering, as are his two favorite designers, John Saladino and Mary McDonald. On Saladino: “I love how he gets to the bare bones of a space and layers it over with texture,” Mayberry says. “I love his use of textiles, how he bands them with vintage and antique trims.” On McDonald: “She’s the queen of layering,” he says. “I love how she weaves traditional elements into contemporary spaces.” A master of the mix himself, Mayberry offers the following layering tips.
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Use layers of pattern. Place wallpaper in key areas, then apply art or mirrors on top to add depth.
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Repetition is a great way to layer. One yellow vase is pretty, but a group of five or more makes a statement.
Use textiles. Don’t be afraid to put patterns on patterns with textiles, but pay attention to the scale. Large patterns work well on top of smaller patterns so they don’t fight with each other.
Layer items like architectural pieces, old doors, shutters and paintings. The item in back becomes like a frame for the piece in front. Layer rugs. A sisal rug with a cowhide on top adds warmth and interest.
LEFT: BUTCH, MAYBERRY’S 18-YEAR-OLD CAT, USUALLY CAN BE FOUND SNUGGLED UP ON THE FOX THROW THAT DRESSES THE BED. THE MIRROR, AIDAN GRAY SCONCES AND END TABLES ARE ALL AVAILABLE AT PERCH; THE DRIFTWOOD BENCH IS FROM NEOPHOBIA.
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4632 Hwy. 22
Mandeville • 985-845-2424
1201 East Judge Perez Dr. Chalmette • 278-3400
{ Open Mon-Sat • 10-6 }
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on the cover: black SIlk maxI SkIrt by marIa bIanca nero, $215.95, wool cape by cynthIa Steffe, $525, taupe Sweater bootS by meSSeca new york, $187, all at hemliNe.
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Abeille NolA (8438 oak St., 324-
beAuty sAloN (7600 St. charleS
3488; www.abeIllenola.com)
ave., 866-2782; www.johnjay-
AmericAN AppArel (3310 maga-
zIne St., 895-4970; www.amerI-
beauty.com)
elizAbeth’s (204 metaIrIe road,
makeup
canapparel.net)
metaIrIe, 833-3717)
marIa barreda (274-7061;
hemliNe (605 metaIrIe road,
www.marIabarreda.com)
chartreS St., 592-0242; 3308
modelS
SuIte b, metaIrIe, 309-8778; 609 magazIne St., 269-4005; www.-
jamIe ellIott
ShophemlIne.com)
miss clAudiA’s ViNtAge cloth-
Shelby grIffIn for ced AgeNcy
St., 897-6310; www.mISSclau-
aSSIStant StylISt
iNg & costumes (4204 magazIne dIaS.com)
carrIe markS
trAshy diVA (829 chartreS St.,
581-4555; 2048 magazIne St., 299left: ruSt SockS, $25, weSley wedgeS by Sam edelman, $149.95, both at hemliNe; allIgator purSe, $100 at miss clAudiA’s ViNtAge clothiNg & costumes. rIght: leopard tIghtS by leg avenue, $10 at miss clAudiA’s ViNtAge clothiNg & costumes; beIge Suede wedgeS by bacIo 61, $84.50 at Abeille NolA.
8777; www.traShydIva.com)
yVoNNe lAFleur (8131 hampSon
and the rice mill loFts (522
St., 866-9666; www.yvonnelafleur.com)
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BROWN AND CREAM NEWSBOY CAP, $22 AT ANGELIQUE BABY (5519 MAGAZINE ST., 899-8992).
PATTERNED BUTTON-UP SHIRT, $50 AT PIPPEN LANE.
NAVY SILK BLOUSE BY FERN, $85 AT ANGELIQUE BABY.
OATMEAL HENLEY, $20 AT AURALUZ (4408 SHORES DRIVE, METAIRIE, 888-3313; WWW.SHOPAURALUZ.COM).
DRESS BY ACOUSTIC, $65 AT NOLA’S ARK (3640 MAGAZINE ST., 304-5897).
SWEATER VEST, $45 AT PIPPEN LANE.
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Now Booking for Halloween Makeovers Now Introducing
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EYELASH EXTENSIONS STRAND BY STRAND $150 EXP. 11-15-11
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THE LASH BY LINDSE Y DARNELL
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alse strip and individual lashes add a glamorous or theatrical boost to lashes. “They’re easy to apply and only take a few minutes,” says Kisha Williams, makeup artist and cofounder of The Makeup Lab Artistry (843 Carondelet St., Suite 4, 982 -0289; www.themakeuplabartistry.com). When selecting a design, shoppers should consider their desired effect and their eye shape. “Not all lashes will look the same on everyone,” Williams says. “So it depends on the eye shape/size, the intensity they prefer, and their personality.” To achieve a seamless application, Williams suggests measuring false eyelashes on the lash line, trimming the width as needed, and laying a small amount of lash adhesive on the strip of the fake lash. “Let the glue sit for about 30 seconds to get a little tacky,” Williams says. “Take a small pair of tweezers to hold the middle of the lash … tilt your head … place the lash as close to your lash line as possible. Then, adjust the lash as needed.” Finish with mascara, and false lashes become the cherry on top of a makeup routine. They can be worn for up to three weeks with proper care and storage. “Once lashes have been removed, immediately peel off the excess glue and place them back in the case for another night,” Williams says. Ardell Fashion Lashes and DuraLash Naturals, $4.19 - 4.99 at Rite Aid and Walgreens (citywide; www.riteaid.com or www.walgreens.com).
LASH EXTENSIONS Technicians at Certified Lashes (2800 Manhattan Blvd, Suite 8, Harvey, 444-9385; www.certifiedlashes.com) use semipermanent synthetic eyelash extensions (or 100 percent mink extensions by request) to achieve lightweight, natural-looking lash enhancement. “Lash extensions are single strands of synthetic lashes that are attached oneby-one to your own natural lashes,” says Judith W. Dugar, a marketing specialist at Certified Lashes. Attached using a solvent-, latex- and carbon black-free adhesive, the lash application process takes two to three hours depending on the number of lashes applied. A full set of extensions runs $200-$500, and it costs $50-$150 to replenish extensions every two or three weeks. “Like your scalp hair, natural eyelashes grow and shed in a cycle, which is typically about 60 days,” Dugar says. “Eyelash extensions remain in place until the natural lash on which it rests falls out.” Extensions should be groomed daily and coated with a protectant weekly to maintain the extensions’ curl. “Clients feel happy about themselves and have saved so much time getting ready in the morning,” Dugar says. “If the eyes are the mirrors of the soul, then lashes are the frame.”
BEAUTY
From semipermanent mascara to growth-enhancing formulas, here are pro tips and techniques for amping up your lashes.
SEMIPERMANENT MASCARA Formulated from medical-grade adhesives, Rocket Science Beauty Bar’s (640 Elysian Fields Ave., 218-8982; www.rocketsciencebeautybar.com) semipermanent mascara forms a water-, smudge- and flake-proof antimicrobial bond that colors, lengthens, curls and volumizes lashes. “Women with very light-colored or fine lashes can expect the most dramatic results,” says Erin Alexander, the salon’s makeup artist and the only New Orleans stylist certified in the treatment. Semipermanent mascara takes 30-45 minutes to apply and lasts two to three weeks. It is suitable for people with sensitive eyes, contact wearers, lash extensions and Latisse users. Priced at $45 for upper lashes and $25 for lower lashes, the mascara gradually wears away or can be professionally removed. “It can be something that’s very, very natural or very volumizing. It’s very customizable,” says salon owner Savannah Blue.
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Priced at $45 for upper lashes and $25 for lower lashes, semipermanent mascara lasts two to three weeks.
AF TER
REVITALASH ADVANCEDREVITAL Developed by an ophthalmologist who wanted to help his wife regrow her lashes after her chemotherapy, RevitaLash Advanced is an eyelash conditioner formulated with botanicals and peptides. The product nourishes fragile lashes, eliminates sparseness and sprouts new lashes. “It’s an amazing product,” says Nicole Miler, a product specialist at Earthsavers (Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 140, Metairie, 835-0225; 3414 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, 985-674-1133; 5501 Magazine St., 899-8555; www.-earthsaversonline. com). “RevitaLash was one of the first lash enhancers around. I’ve used it myself.” RevitaLash users must line their lashes with the product nightly to generate more length and fullness. “You have to do it religiously, every night,” Miller says. “After about a month, I noticed (I was) getting more lashes at the inner corner. After about three months, it’s a night-and-day difference. They are much thicker and curl a little easier.” RevitaLash Advanced, $150 at Earthsavers N ov e m b e r.2 0 1 1 <<<
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BY LAUREN LABORDE PHOTOS BY CHERYL GERBER
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hen I visit The Occasional Wife (4306 Magazine St., 302-9893; www. theoccasionalwife.com) to meet Jack, one of the store’s resident shop dogs, he is hiding through most of my visit. But I learn not to mistake Jack’s shyness for humility. “He knows he’s cute. He’s very aware of that,” says M’Adele Irvin, owner of RSVP Stationers (www.rsvpstationers.com), which shares the Magazine Street storefront with The Occasional Wife. “Jack is Jack. He’s just comfortable with himself, which is something a lot of people aren’t.” The squat, fluffy white Scottish terrier belongs to Irvin’s daughter Read, who found Jack chained to a flagpole in Fairhope, Ala. She took him back to New Orleans, where for five years he’s enjoyed a happier life as top shop dog at The Occasional Wife and, before that, at RSVP’s former space in Old Metairie, where his arresting cuteness was a draw for window-shoppers. “The cutest thing Jack ever did was in the other store — Jack loves to be on something, whether it’s a piece of paper or towel or anything that’s on the floor, he likes to just sit on it,” Irvin says. “He curled up under the Christmas tree that was in the window, and people were coming in and asking, ‘Is that dog real?’” At The Occasional Wife, where Jack enjoys a bigger space replete with places to hide and things to curl up on, he helps attract Magazine Street passersby. “He sits at the front door and people come in just to see the dog, and then they say ‘Oh, what else is this? What is an Occasional Wife?’” Irvin says. Jack shares his shop dog duties with Lucy, Irvin’s other dog, in whom the tranquil, slow-moving Jack has a rambunctious foil. “Jack and Lucy love to wrestle, and they are the best playmates,” Irvin says.
Lucy was also part of the reason RSVP came to share a space with The Occasional Wife: Holly Valenti, owner of Central Bark Doggy Day Care, connected the two business owners. “We had this huge space and we love it, but we don’t need it, because our main business comes from our services — we go out and organize and declutter, throw events and run errands,” says Occasional Wife project manager Mallory Messina. “It’s a perfect match, because we do plan events. We plan birthday parties, weddings, everything — and she’s got the invitations.” It also has been perfect for Jack, who spends leisurely days in the high-ceilinged, open space. He can be a slowmoving animal (“He’s just such an old man sometimes,” Irvin says), but he is known to hustle when his favorite treat is involved. “He moves fast when we get fried rice from Vicky’s Supermarket across the street,” Messina says. “He does like food. That’s the key to Jack’s heart,” Irvin concurs. “He prefers any food that you take a bite of first. He likes to have a taster, like a king’s taster — he doesn’t want to eat anything that might have pills in it or anything else. If you’ll eat it, he’ll eat it.” Aside from Jack’s bad habit of staring people down while they eat, Irvin says he is the ideal shop dog. “He comes, he lies down, he doesn’t bark unless he has Lucy here to bark with … he has a great temperament.” “Everyone who works here is dog people,” Messina says. “So it’s really awesome to have Jack here. We just fell in love with him. We love when Lucy’s here, too — but Lucy will walk out the front door,” Irvin interjects. “But Jack you don’t have to watch. He just takes care of himself. As long as there are people around, Jack is very, very happy.” “He is the best dog on earth,” Messina says. N ov e m b e r.2 0 1 1 <<<
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