Though they now look like a dystopian wasteland, the Villas at Spanish Court have a storied past. And thanks to Sara McDaniel of Simply Southern Cottage, they have a future through our Project House too. But before we watch the villas transform over the course of this year, let’s travel back in time. Here’s some of […]

It’s time to open the doors of our Louisiana Project House to reveal the fully rescued 1930s property that’s ready for guests. It’s reveal time! And we couldn’t be more excited to share this final chapter of our Louisiana Project House: The Villas at Spanish Court. A year ago, you opened these pages to see […]

A collection of abandoned villas comprises the subject of our Project House 2022. Follow along as this historic property gets a second life in Minden, Louisiana. This year’s project house isn’t a house at all! Rather, it’s a series of historic 1930s villas that were abandoned and overtaken by the slow crawl of nature. Enter Sara […]

Here’s what to see and do in Minden, Louisiana, one of the nation’s small-town gems. The slogan of Minden, Louisiana is “Feels Like Home,” and the sentiment couldn’t be truer. It’s a small city tucked snugly into the northwest corner of Louisiana…and also the location of our Louisiana Project House.  We’ve been walking alongside Sara McDaniel […]

Sara McDaniel of Simply Southern Cottage in Minden, Louisiana is our partner for the 2022 Project House-a restoration of a former apartment village, abandoned in the 1980’s. Sara’s heart for her community along with her skills in renovation and design, made her an easy choice. You’ll know Sara McDaniel by the bright yellow door on […]