We moved into our New Orleans home three years ago (before photos). We really lucked out because it fell out of escrow and we pounced on it! And it’s been a really awesome creative journey ever since. I’ve learned a lot about my style through decorating this home. I mean, who gets 2,100 sq. ft. of canvas to play with? It’s gone through many changes as any house of mine always does. I wish I could transport it all the way to LA, but where’s the fun in that? I love a new start, which means I’m not taking much back with me except some artworks and pillows.

Since I’ve never given it a proper home tour, here goes! This will still be our home so it isn’t a farewell! We love this house so much. We have so many fun memories of being first-time homeowners. I still remember our first year when there was a winter freeze and we had to crawl under the house at night to wrap up all the exposed pipes. I was seriously like WTF? I didn’t think NOLA could get that cold. And apparently, the heartmate saw an animal carcass down there. Yuck! Or that one time when I hired someone to pressure wash the house and they started washing the soffit vents and sprayed water into our attic. I had to crawl up there and remove all the wet pink insulation. A day later, I had an allergic reaction from the fiberglass insulation which looked like bites all over my arms and body. I freaked the F out because I thought I had scabies or something. It was real fun!

Anywho, I just wanna thank you all for following along and supporting my crazy, color-filled decorating adventures. I can’t wait to share our next home with y’all!

And below are a few snaps from the Better Homes & Gardens spring issue! Pinching myself that happened! Photography by Paul Costello and styling by Liz Strong.

Dabito is a blogger, photographer, artist, décor guru, tastemaker, passionate vintage hunter, and lover of all things design. He is the force behind the creative studio and online design resource, Old Brand New!