SPATIAL DISCOVERIES - Sophie Castro Interiors

Blue sky, colorful flowers everywhere, birds and bees and butterflies... Walking through LA's various neighborhoods at spring time brings me delight and a sense of wellbeing.
It makes me dream about exquisite furniture pieces to match with colorful flowers.

The yellow Gazania has so much sunlight and crisp - it calls for clean line and a pop of color.

Naicca Suspension Lamp
(Brabbu)

Agra Coffee Table
(Brabbu)

Cocoon Sofa (Roche Bobois)

Vivinne Chair (Roche Bobois)

Brass Sculpture
by Curtis Jere
(Chairish)

Decorative Pillows
(Anthropologie)

A five-petal flower with a pink bud, the Jasmine flower is so elegant and delicate.
Its fragrance is spring's signature in LA - it is intoxicating and up-lifting.

Iron Poppy Mirror
(Neiman Marcus)

Saddle leather Pouf
(Garza Marfa)

Mito Sconce by Philip Nimmo
(Jean de Merry)

Brady Chair (Jason Home)

Decorative Pillows (Crate & Barrel)

Console

'Snake" rug
(Rug Society)

Orange, yellow, white, crimson, pink! The vibrant Bouganvillea is bound to cheer you up :)

Everblooming, they ornate beautifully and require very little water.

Maji Luna Chandelier
(Emanuel Morez)

'Lanna Women' by Pathawee
(Novica)

Jackson Sofa (Michael Taylor)

Saddle Arm Club Chair
(Kindel)

'Embrace' Rug
(Erik Lindstrom)

Ring Concrete Console
(Mecox)

Petal Mirror
(Jonathan Adler)

The light purple burst of the African Daisy attracts bees and butterflies. Famed for its long flowering period, this little beauty enchants 🌸

Charade Capsule Daybed
(Jonathan Adler)

Stone Sculpture
(Chairish)

Flossie Rug (Angela Adams)

Meshmatics Chandelier
(Moooi - Lumens)

Loren Mother of Pearl Stool
(Ethan Allen)

Milo Baughman Egg Chair
(ABC Home)

Throw Pillows
(Anthropologie)

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Sophie Castro offers Interior Design services in Los Angeles, CA and Honolulu, HI.

She can be reached at: sophiecastrointeriors@gmail.com

All nature and architecture photographs were taken by the author.

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Come join me for a tour of New Orleans, Louisiana, where I just spend a few days - a comforting blend of beautiful, relax and festive.
Is it the bright colors, the pastels, or the friendly building proportions? Is it the spicy food or the brass music you hear around the corner?
This mix of old and timeless should never go out of style!

What a place, New Orleans!

Founded in 1718 by a French Canadian, the city was then was governed by Spain in 1763. For almost four decades it became an important trading and cultural partner to Cuba, Haiti and Mexico, before reverting back to French rule in 1800. It joined the United States in 1803, when Napoleon sold the Louisiana territory.

This rich cultural history has left some unique architecture and design, and vibrant neighborhoods - let us explore, and imagine what we might found in some of those homes.

Splendid cast iron balconies are found throughout the Vieux Carre (French Quarter), and a grand collection of restored French colonial, Spanish, Creole and American architecture, dating from the mid 1700's through the early 20th century, is a true delight as you walk by.

French Quarter Yoke Lantern
(Bevolo gas lights)

Wallace bench (Lee Jofa)
- upholstered in 'Les Rizieres' -

'Les Rizieres' - upholstery fabric black/gold
(Brunschwig & Fils)

'Fatsimile' art by James Michalopoulos

Asta Side Table (Lee Jofa)

Marisca Chandelier
(Thom Lavin)

Strolling along, you are surrounded by history and uniqueness, as Greek revival style mixes with Queen Ann and Victorian embellishment.
Le Vieux Carre is the 85-square-block original foot print of New Orleans.

Cascading glass Chandelier
by Gaetano Sciolari
(Galerie Sommerlath)

Indigo Fairwood dresser
(Annie Selke)

Bukhara pillow
(Peter Dunham Textiles)

'Helios' plaid /mussel shell
upholstery fabric for sofa
(Robert Allen)

'Ivy' customize sofa (Robert Allen)
- upholstery: Helios plaid -

Palio pillow
(Maharam)

"Barbara' - art by Hayley Gaberlavage

Charleston chair
(Annie Selke)

The famous New Orleans Hurricane cocktail was created in the 1950's by a local bartender - it was originally served in the glass piece of hurricane lamps.

Walking through the city, one is amazed how much it resembles Europe - why has history not been more preserved and protected throughout the United States?
Being connected to the past helps us know who we are and how to move forward into the future - it gives us a firm footing to walk purposely on our life path.