ON THE GO
with a common seating area. There’s
something for everyone, and the atmosphere is a fresh, unique approach for
New Orleans.
What is your go-to hostess gift?
My book, LINENS: For Every Room
and Occasion!
Where do you like to shop?
Capitol in Charlotte has been a lifechanging experience for me. Laura Vinroot Poole and her team have taught me
so much about creating a timeless wardrobe that is by no means cookie cutter.
Dovima Paris
I discovered Tish Cox of Dallas last fall
and cannot get enough. I love Dovima
Paris’ line so much that I host their
events in New Orleans twice a year—
owner Jane Pendry’s classic styling
and opulent fabrics are amazing.
Shannon McLean is an atelier on
NYC’s Upper East Side whom I love
as well. The common thread with all
of my favorites is that each provides a
unique, bespoke shopping experience
much like Leontine Linens does.
Where do you go for a long weekend?
Honestly, my work week is so often
spent on the road, I love nothing more
than staying home, enjoying my family and playing tourist in New Orleans
when I have the chance.
How would you describe your dream bed
and linens?
I’ve said for years that we all wake up
and spend the rest of the day looking
forward to retreating back to it at the
end of the day. My dream bed is as
beautiful as it is designed for the perfect
nightly retreat. From a pragmatic standpoint, I like cotton percale sheets that
are crisp and cool. I like a pique blanket
cover because it’s the perfect weight
year-round. High quality down pillows
and a good mattress, of course, are the
foundation of a good night’s sleep.
So much of our lives are on display
these days. For me, I love a beautiful
set of sheets because they are a private
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