"Ladies and Gentlemen ~ Drumroll Please!"

Ladies and Gentlemen ... may I have your attention please ....

I am proud to announce the winner of a "One Lovely Blog Award" .....

Karina Gentinetta from "disegno Karina Gentinetta" ...

..... a Laduree confection to celebrate a brilliant artist and designer in New Orleans ...

..... her work is reminiscent of  Renaissance style coming out of the dark ages of minimalism and bringing new life to these gorgeous pieces .....

....Karina has an ability with antiques that is extraordinary ....she has a talent to bring them to life ....

..... Karina and her husband, AJ's beautiful home in New Orleans .... this was created after the horror of Hurricane Katrina... they have two beautiful children ... Liam and Roma...

..... the interior of Karina's shop full of stunning, breathtaking pieces that she restores with passion including the gilding and upholstery ... then she finds the perfect new owner to take these gorgeous antiques onto their next journey ...

.... she does not compromise ... the owner and the antique have to match perfectly ... http://www.karinagentinetta.blogspot.com/

.... Karina and Aj's gorgeous kitchen ... I will be right over for a cup of tea and then we can start planning... crowns or chandeliers ????? or both!!

.... this is my beautiful piece,  a Louis 15th style circa 1910 sofa that I have bought from Karina and we are currently in the process of shipping it here to me in Australia ....

..... gorgeous 4 ft long Italian sconces ....

.... I also have these tufted Louis the 16th salon chairs en route to the Land Down Under .... Karina made everything possible ... please visit her for an amazing experience ... her ability with antiques and affinity for them is something I have never experienced before.  She takes a piece and gives it new life ... just like she did after Hurricane Katrina .. her strength and determination is something to be admired ...

... I am so happy to give you this award which I believe you so richly deserve ... congratulations .... dear friend ...