Shine Home Love:: Uptown Acorn

Good morning, y’all! I am Ron from the blog Uptown Acorn. I was excited when Lisa recently invited me to share my favorite spot in her “Shine Home Love” series.

As soon as she asked me to participate, I knew I was going to share my favorite chair in my favorite room, the parlor. Living in an early 1900 Neoclassical New Orleans home, the front parlor is a room with great architectural accents.

My favorite spot is in the front corner in my cowhide and leather French-inspired chair. J & I purchased this chair for our home in Atlanta from a dealer from North Carolina who had a booth at Scott’s Antique Market. When we moved to our New Orleans home, I knew I wanted the chair in the parlor.

In the front of the chair, a burlap covered and nail head trimmed wooden stool is a great footrest.

A zinc table topped with my fave John Derian letter plates, a glass box which changes with the seasons, and lamp is the perfect spot to rest my evening cocktail. I love a vodka martini straight-up.

My perch from the chair gives me a perfect view to the mantle and the stair parlor.

Guests can often be found sharing cocktails in this favorite spot of mine. We often refer to our good times as “parlor patter”. It is always a good time with friends. Laissez les bon temps rouler!

Thanks Lisa for allowing me to share my favorite spot with you.