Pick Your Paint Color Wisely, But Sooner Rather Than Later…
This French Quarter Creole Cottage with Federal Details is being painted by its owner. Note the color choices and details near the door frame.
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The Pattern Book, New Orleans Architecture
By Roulhac B. Toledano, this book is genius and a testament to historic preservation and architectural history not only in New Orleans, but, as a model guide to urban aesthetics.
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