Cynthia W. Nunez Antiques de Provence
Cynthia W. Nunez, owner of Antiques de Provence in the French Quarter, realized at a young age that she had three burning desires: to learn everything she could, to see the world, and to somehow exploit her innate, effortless talent for design, scale and proportion. After making a bet with her roommate upon which path to pursue first, LSAT vs. GMAT, she graduated two years later with her MBA. Determined to be the new hire for IBM, she knocked on their door. After a successful ten-year career, she returned to education to pursue law at Tulane. The day after taking the bar, she and her husband, the late Sammy Nunez, flew to the South of France to visit Chef Chris Kerageorgiou in St. Tropez. It was on that flight that she knew it was time to start her business. Twenty-three years ago, Antiques de Provence was born on Boston Street in Covington. Known for her exquisite interiors and gardens, her grand shop on Royal Street has become a resource for loyal nationwide and local clientele and trade. Featuring French furniture, mirrors and lighting from Antiquity to Art Deco, LaCornue French Ranges, a Gallery for French contemporary artist Georges Ferrato, rare vintage CHANEL jewelry from Paris, and recently a Showroom for Verellen custom upholstered and slipcovered sofas and chairs, the shop is a veritable feast for the eyes. Cindy expressed joyfully, “I am blessed with amazing friends, a loving family and an extraordinary career. I am truly living my dreams.”
Antiques de Provence is located at 623 Royal St., New Orleans. 529-4342, antiquesdeprovence.com
Jennifer Rice
Dorian Bennett Sotheby’s International Realty In the luxury real estate market, Sotheby’s real estate agent, Jennifer Rice has artfully united extraordinary properties with extraordinary lives for over 20 years, building a foundation on relentless customer service and professional integrity. Years ago, Jennifer moved to St. Tammany from New Orleans with her husband, Tim. “We wanted acreage for a polo field and a nice home site,” she says, “but there weren’t many agents specializing in rural property. It took three years to find what we wanted. During that time, I got my real estate license and have never looked back.” Jennifer now brings practical experience to her emphasis on horse farms and waterfront properties, from small parcels to country estates. The vibrancy of the New Orleans area real estate market and her affiliation with Dorian Bennett Sotheby’s International Realty have led Jennifer to expand her team to broaden geographic coverage and include subdivisions in her specialty. Her longtime business associations and friendships in New Orleans are critical to her assisting buyers and sellers of estates, condos and apartments throughout the metro area. Whether a small condo in the city or large estate, Jennifer believes luxury comes at all levels. On May 1, the Rices’ Innisfree Farm will host the second annual Southern Hotel Polo Cup to benefit the Covington Public Art Fund’s Walker Percy sculpture. Among Jennifer’s other philanthropic activities are the Tiffany Circle of the American Red Cross, the St. Tammany Parish Hospital Foundation Advisory Council and New Heights Therapy Center. Jennifer’s office is located at 729 East Boston St. in Covington. 985-892-1478. jenniferrice.net. Women IN Business 13