Peggy Stafford Stafford Tile & Stone
Trudy Hurley Green Parrot Design
Stafford Tile & Stone is the premier spot in Louisiana to purchase your stone, tile, glass, and ceramic products. Peggy Stafford, a published interior designer, has worked in the design community for more than 20 years. Before founding Stafford Tile & Stone in 2001, she created a thriving interior design business in Boulder, Colorado, that specialized in tile designs and construction supervision for residential and commercial projects. She says, “I am a Louisiana native and a graduate of Newcomb College/Tulane University. I loved my years here, during and after college. I knew I would return one day, to the place I call home, New Orleans.” Stafford Tile & Stone is the premier source in the region for stone, tile, glass and ceramic products. “We promote the use of authentic hand-made products, whether molten glass for a tiled bathroom floor or earthen-rich clay that’s formed into a Moroccan kitchen backsplash,” says Peggy. “Our longterm, exclusive relationships with craftsmen enable us to continually offer these unique products to our clients.” Stafford Tile & Stone clients are architects, designers, homeowners, contractors and developers working on both residential and commercial projects. “We are so thankful for the good customers we have had over the years who have had the courage and faith to let us design the spaces they love living in,” says Peggy. “Our mantra is “Design, Craftsmanship and Service,” and we abide by that in all customer relations”
A Green Parrot has always been a part of Trudy Hurley’s life. From a young age, she spent time at the Green Parrot antique and accessories shop on St. Charles Avenue, where her mother, Mary Helen Stall, classically trained her in the art of design. More than 25 years ago, Trudy’s heartfelt hobby turned into a full-time job when she opened Green Parrot Design. She has worked in the finest homes in the New Orleans area and beyond for her clients, ranging from sports super stars to young couples just starting out. She has graced the covers and interiors of dozens of local and national publications showcasing her work. Approachable beauty and classic elements define Trudy’s unique interiors. She is known for her fearless love of color and attention to detail, but prides herself on not having a particular ‘look.’ She says, “I would rather encourage and refine my client’s good taste than impose mine on them.” Trudy’s projects range from just a few hours of design consultation to long-term construction and renovation exploits. She often works shoulder to shoulder with architects and contractors in the planning and construction phase of the design venture. “It’s not brain surgery, but creating a fabulous personal space for someone to feel happy and relaxed in is a very rewarding vocation.”
5234 Magazine St., New Orleans. 504.895.5000. 4273 Perkins Rd., Baton Rouge. 225.925.1233. staffordtile.com.
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