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Houzz Interview: Susie Harris's Charming Louisiana Home (108 comments)
"My style plays fair from Ballard Designs to Pottery Barn never leaving out a touch of vintage."
Susie Harris
"My Dad found it years ago in New Orleans. It is an old wooden horse from the first carousel down in New Orleans. It looks to have been hand carved. We love this piece."
Susie Harris
"My kitchen cabinets have to be my most challenging but yet most rewarding spot in my house. I love how just adding a piece of glass can open an entire room."
Susie Harris
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rxsun says:
my favorite part is the black accent colors that you use...the black mirror, to the iron pot rack, black shades, black ribbon on hanging art, black picture frames...really pops out against your choice of wall colors!
eclecticgirl says:
Love your eclectic studio and your vintage accessories around the house. Thanks for sharing your story.
oldcharm says:
I like the gray you used for your dining room- do you mind sharing the color?
The letters vintage art is also beautiful. Finally, cute photo of you and your husband:-)
The letters vintage art is also beautiful. Finally, cute photo of you and your husband:-)
I love Suzie's blog - its one I frequent. Thanks for highlighting her home!
Sharyl@reasonablyrandom.blogspot.com
Sharyl@reasonablyrandom.blogspot.com

runnermom says:
Love the paint color in the kitchen/dining area. Thanks for sharing your home with all of us!
ohgoodie says:
I so love these photos and I truly admire the sign with the saying about becoming a man of value. Thank you Suzie for pointing me in the direction of "houzz"
Smiles,
Carol Casey
jcdas@msn.com
Smiles,
Carol Casey
jcdas@msn.com
lorifergusonlucas says:
I love Susie's pictures. Her house is very "user-friendly". I can see family enjoying being there, putting their feet up, and feeling very relaxed. It is a place that makes you want to sit and visit and enjoy the real pleasures of life. Susie is very talented!
stilllearning says:
I absolutely love the most that Susie's home looks so elegant, classy & just oh so gorgeous but at the same time it feels warm and homey. That is not easy to do at all and she has done it beautifully! Love it.
cari says:
I love Susie's cottage...how wonderful to have a space of your own! I also love the paint colors in her house.
homeforthebetter says:
Susie is such a sweetheart, and her blog is so lovely! I first found her blog as she was finishing up her amazing cottage and, needless to say, she was added to my blogroll right away :) Love, love, love these images of her home. She has made what could have been just another cookie cutter new house into one that exudes love, personality, and warmth. Just like Susie! :)
Jacci
Jacci
joyfilled says:
love the simplicity of your design. - lena @ JOYfilledfamily@gmail.com
morningt says:
LOVE Susie's blog and her home- she is a true inspiration to me!
asfarmer says:
I LOVE Susie's blog...and am so excited to see her home featured here!
lizzie says:
Very nice!! She is so talented. Love her blog.
bljgraves says:
I am a follower of Susie's blog and have gained lots of inspiration from her.
star_dust says:
Simple, cozy and beautiful. I like the abc picture. Off to check out your blog...
shelia says:
Oh, thank you so much for featuring our Dear Susie! I've been visiting her almost from the start of her blog. She is just amazing with all her projects and is so open to share all of her ideas. She also makes tassels and I bought some from her way back when. Her home is so lovely and warm - just like her.
Shelia @ notesongs.blogspot.com
Shelia @ notesongs.blogspot.com
brosequilts says:
Hi Susie, congrats on your interview, you certainly deserve to have your sweet home in the spotlight! Love your blog!
~Michelle
~Michelle
Susie is my friend and I'm so happy you picked her home to feature over here. Well deserved, the girl is a whirlwind of talent and creativity. Love her!
sindy says:
Love your home & studio Susie! And, of course, my fave are the vintage typewriter keys and that vignette!!!
:) Sindy
mc3073@aol.com
:) Sindy
mc3073@aol.com
donnamcbride says:
Susie, I love that you are not afraid to make changes often. I always look forward to your next project. I also love that you said to not be afraid to make a few holes. I am going to be chanting this while I start my new project! Donna
lyndanc says:
Great interview with Susie. I love her blog and all the tutorials she graciously posts for us.
tara says:
Can't wait to check out her blog. Lovely home!
lovethedecor says:
Wow what a beautiful Home!!
Way to go Susie!!
Way to go Susie!!
domesticprincess says:
I just love Susie’s blog! She is such a talented lady and has inspired me to tackle a few projects.
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the studio. Oh to have one of my very own some day.
http://domesticprincessintraining.blogspot.com
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the studio. Oh to have one of my very own some day.
http://domesticprincessintraining.blogspot.com
philben5 says:
Love Susies style! always have.
Thanks for sharing more pics of your amazing home!
Blessings
Roxanne
Thanks for sharing more pics of your amazing home!
Blessings
Roxanne
avia1976 says:
Yeah! I'm glad to see you featured on Houzz. I have followed your blog for awhile now!
sweetdreams says:
Great interview. I really like your studio!
centinela4 says:
The thing that strikes me most about this interview is that Susie has lived in one place her entire life. I'm amazed that this is the case, yet the details in her house show an eclectic style as if she's picked up ideas and pieces here and there from different cities. I love the project area with the "hotel key cubbies". Lovely home!
heatherbell says:
Susie is amazing. I'm lucky enough to have some of her paintings in my house! No I'm adding Houzz to my list of "must reads". Thanks for letting more people get to know Susie!
bonniesb says:
I have had the privilege of reading Susie for almost a year. She has the most incredible eye, makes the best projects and though it's only through her writing, she strikes me as the kind of woman I'd love to have as a friend. Her home is beautiful. I check her blog daily to see what she has come up with and keep thinking I really need to move nearby so she could help me decorate my home... Thanks for featuring Susie! It was fun reading.
richella says:
Susie Harris is wonderful! Her home is wonderful, her art is wonderful, her blog is wonderful--I'm just full of wonder as I think about her! It's been such fun to read more about her here. Thank you for choosing another GREAT interviewee!
whimsicalcottage says:
What a refreshing style. I enjoyed visiting!
obragg says:
I love the way you've integrated the old with the new. The old typewriter "keys" on the wall is so original. Odette
my_romantic_home says:
That little cottage is so adorable! I would love to have a little playhouse like that to decorate!!! All the photos are so charming! What a lovely home!
tess says:
Love Susie's blog - Thanks for the chance to win a gift!
kfredricksen says:
I am loving your kitchen and the little cottage. Follow Susie's blog, must try the stocking.
sgarea says:
I love reading Susie's blog. I, too, am a Louisiana native, and I am named Suzy.:) Wish I was as talented as Susie Harris. She has an amazing way of looking at something and giving it a new life or purpose. Her cottage is my favorite. Thanks for inspiring us.
Suzy:) sgarea@mchsi.com
Suzy:) sgarea@mchsi.com
anny says:
Your home is beautiful! I love your inspirational sign and the M emblem. I also have a soft spot for anyone with a red couch :)
tenthmile says:
i also especially loved your choice of typography, the quote over the craft area and the vintage alphabet in the living room are simply beautiful =)
kritz0104 says:
I absolutely love Susie's style. It's genuine and warm. It's like every piece has it's own story to tell.
whimages says:
I've been lovin' Susie's blog for a while now and so happy for HER that you found it too! SHE is fabulously inspiring for sure!
sarahj says:
I love your kitchen!!! I now have several new ideas for my own! Thanks so much! I will be bookmarking your blog, for sure!
nateandkatesmom says:
Now that I've been introduced to your blog, I will be visiting often. Love your home and all the great character it has!
terry_stone says:
I love Susie's blog, I check it everyday for inspiration. I love the colors of Susie's rooms, so cool and calming with lots of nice vintage pieces to look at! Beautiful!
sassysunshine says:
We have a very similar style. I love your ribbon collection (I'm an addict myself) as well as your type display above your type writer (my hubby is a graphic designer & I would love to create something like this for him).
keylime says:
Love her custom artwork & design ideas!
fourfun says:
I love the paint colors of the kitchen and family room!
thestoriesofa2z says:
Susie has a beautiful sense of style and is truly talented. Love her work and am glad to see her on Houzz!
heathahlee says:
I have read Susie's blog for a long time and have always come away from her posts with a new idea! The colors in her home are colors I'd like to have in mine!
Not only is her house beautiful, but she is a beautiful person, inside and out!
Not only is her house beautiful, but she is a beautiful person, inside and out!
wonderwen17 says:
Love the doll house on top of the bunk bed, very clever! beautiful home!
craftyniche says:
Susie's home is amazing and so inspirational. I enjoy visiting her site and seeing all the beautiful things she creates and shares with the rest of us.
patscats2 says:
Love the wrought iron pot holder. Very pretty. Not crazy about the greys in this house as I think of gray as modern and this house is all about traditional. Love the bedroom wall colors.
txstar says:
Your home is gorgeous and very welcoming! I love all the black touches and the monogram on the wall in your daughter's room. The kitchen is divine...oh well, I love your home...period. :-)
myhydrangeahome says:
Congrats on your feature Susie! I love her blog.
bethp says:
Love Susie's home & blog!
poshgraffiti says:
Love the use of words and letters - always looking for inspiration for our customers on how to use letters to make a house a home. www.poshgraffiti.com
cvallarian says:
Love getting a up close look at your home Susie! You are one of my fav blogs and such a great person! Thanks for the inspiration!
mombaum says:
I will add her blog to the list of those that I check regularly!
bettinalynn says:
We too have "moved back home", now our boys are blessed with a great-grandma and aunt both right next door!
lissa says:
The kitchen looks very cool!! Can you come to my house and decorate?
theshabbynest says:
Susie's blog was one of the first I started reading when I began blogging! I love her blog and her wonderful paintings! She's amazing!!
smstock says:
lovely!
mlholeman says:
I love the sign about becoming a man of value--and the cute, tiny cottage outside. Thanks for sharing. I'll look for your blog, tho' I didn't see a link for it. Did I miss it? mlholeman@gmail.com
knockaderry says:
Susie's style is so comfortable and she is so likeable. She's extremely talented and very willing to share her ideas w/everyone. I always enjoy visiting her blog. Glad you featured her.
simplymeandmaggie says:
Very lovely home! Love the decor!
ladynole35 says:
I love her cute little cottage:) That is my favorite thing.
alliebean says:
I really like the color scheme.
windy says:
Love Susie and her home is gorgeous! My fave is the red loveseat:)
mpaecua says:
What a beautiful house filled with wonderful details...so full of charm!
posey says:
I read your blog, but haven't seen most of these pics! Love your house!
shellyvb says:
Gorgeous! I love, love, LOVE the typeset letter wall hanging above the typewriter. It makes me want to WRITE!
southernqueenbee says:
Congrads., Susie ! Your house is a home where you can really plop down on the sofa, have a Sonic coke, funyuns, and a laugh or two!
Where company really does become family!
Where company really does become family!

epintor says:
Beautiful home!! Very charming!!
evelyn
epintor@cox.net
evelyn
epintor@cox.net
susie says:
I'm in LOOOOOOVE!....with your blog. Your house is exactly my style and I'm quite jealous of your beautiful cottage. Thank you for sharing your home. Your etsy crafts are great too!
lesliemarcas says:
Love the kitchen... thanks for the inspiration ....
conway305 says:
love your house! and that cottage is so cute. would love to have one of my own.
welltraveled10 says:
Your craft ideas are just the BEST.. I am trying to make the fabric rosettes
catzson says:
You have a beautiful home. Thanks for the great ideas!
jennifertakala says:
Suzie-
I've been a big fan for a LONG time! I'm so glad I've gotten to see so many pictures of your home all at once. We are about to do a fireplace makeover, and I think I'm going to use your mantel piece as a model for ours. Thanks!
I've been a big fan for a LONG time! I'm so glad I've gotten to see so many pictures of your home all at once. We are about to do a fireplace makeover, and I think I'm going to use your mantel piece as a model for ours. Thanks!
reggrady says:
I've added Suzie's blog to my long list of must reads...
reclaimingdinner says:
I love the greys in your home.....especially paired with the clean white. Beautiful!
mlyq says:
I love the accents and the potting shed/garden house took my breath away. Off to add your blog to my reader :-)
barefootbeachchic says:
Right up my alley, Susie! I love the black accents you carried throughout your home. Makes it look very PB and very chic! Thanks for sharing your talent with us!

normaleegood says:
love the blog!You have done a great job with your home and cottage. It's funny...the first time I went to your blog I read a lil and thought, "I bet she's a Cajun." Sure enough, I checked the profile and you were! You have that great ability that LA women do so well- your home is cozy and inviting and doesn't look like everybody elses! love it.
lgsmith09 says:
I love susie's blog and this interview is wonderful! thanks so much!
auntcinecine says:
I absolutley LOVE susie's blog. She has inspired me to do so many different things and I have actually came up with many of my christmas presents from ideas she has done.. So glad you did this interview i LOVED it.. Happy Thanksgiving!
scrappiemommie says:
Thanks for showing Susie's home to all of us! And Susie thanks for sharing Houzz with all of your 'followers'... This was, and is, truly a treat!!!
sharron says:
Susie is such a doll!! I love her creativity and the way she makes everything flow!! she always has such great ideas that are within a budget!!
Thanks for highlighting her amazing talents!!!
Thanks for highlighting her amazing talents!!!
janorourke says:
I love Susie's blog! Her work is amazing!
kellichad98 says:
Hey Susie,
I love your decorating style. I've been looking at your blog almost everyday for about 3 years. Congrats on the article/interview.
Thanks for sharing~
~Kelli~
I love your decorating style. I've been looking at your blog almost everyday for about 3 years. Congrats on the article/interview.
Thanks for sharing~
~Kelli~
decortoadore says:
I adore Susie! She has the most clever ideas.
hayley says:
such beautiful pictures! thanks for sharing!
muchwisor says:
Love the glass in the kitchen cabinets - beautiful!
suze says:
I follow your blog Susie and love that you share your heart and your talent with us! You are an inspiriation to me.1
mistyg says:
What a beautifully decorated house and the cottage is just perfection!! I look forward to the day when my home looks half that good. Such talent!!
jbruning says:
LOVE the pictures -- My daughter and I are planning to "momogram" her wall during the Christmas break -- thank you so much for taking the time to post the "how to" when you did this project. I am ready to get started:)
vintagehomeandgarden says:
Susie is amazingly talented! I love her blog, and love reading each and every post! ~mary~ vintagehomeandgarden.blogspot.com
trishatrigg says:
A true home.
ck715 says:
love Susie's blog and style. It's so refreshing and real in that she makes you feel like even you can do it. Thanks Susie!
olive_cottage1 says:
I adore both Susie's home and style. A wonderful feature!!!
tmlangley says:
Love her house...very good match with my own style and resembles my house most out of all the house tours I've seen on this site. Thanks so much for sharing...
sharonchapman says:
Delightful interview. I am off to visit Suzy's blog as I found her house very inviting.
leanneja says:
I love Suzie's blog. It's one of my regular reads. It's great to be able to see more of her home and get to know her a little better. Thank you!
rica says:
I am a recently committed reader of Suzie's blog--I just love all the ideas!!! Thanks for the tour of the home.
edavisgee says:
Suzie's house is beautiful! I am in awe....
craftymom says:
Love Suzie's blog, and it was fun to see more photos of her home. Beautiful!!!
adi_t says:
Thank you everyone.
The lucky winner of the $50 Target's gift certificate is sarahj!
Congratulations and thanks again Susie for letting us peek into your beautiful home.
The lucky winner of the $50 Target's gift certificate is sarahj!
Congratulations and thanks again Susie for letting us peek into your beautiful home.
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