For Tachic Hickman-Piazza, Founder and Principal Designer of Allured By Design®, a home is far more than a physical structure; it is a living work of art that constantly evolves through personal flair and global inspiration. This philosophy takes center stage in her latest multimedia endeavor, the web series “Design & Lifestyle: The Influence of Travel In Our Homes”.
Allured by Travel: Curating a Global Home with Tachic Hickman-Piazza
The series explores the profound connection between world exploration and domestic styling, demonstrating how travel impacts the way we design, decorate, and ultimately live within our sanctuaries.
An Evolution of Creative Storytelling
This new series represents a significant evolution from Hickman-Piazza’s first production, Boutique Shopping Saturdays With Allured By Design. While her initial work focused on supporting local brick-and-mortar businesses in New Orleans and teaching viewers to “shop like a Designer,” this latest project is deeply personal. Moving from the city’s showrooms into her own home, “House Piazza,” the series offers an intimate look at her private collection of acquisitions inspired by international travels.
Highlights from the Journey
Each episode serves as a visual diary, translating memories of distant lands into tangible design elements.
The Mediterranean Vignette
In the pilot episode, Hickman-Piazza introduces the concept of the “vignette”—a curated grouping of objects that tell a story. Her Mediterranean-inspired arrangement features:
- Travertine Vase: A rustic yet refined piece that evokes memories of the Roman Colosseum and the porous limestone sourced throughout Italy.
- Tuscan and Greek Vessels: Hand-selected pieces reminiscent of the ancient vessels found across the islands of Greece.
- Cultural Accents: Touches of gold-painted figs and a cement stone lemon that transport the viewer directly to the Amalfi Coast.
The Golden Pompeii Bowl
Episode Three dives into Hickman-Piazza’s “lifestyle commitment” to gold. Central to this discussion is a stunning gold leaf bowl titled “Pompeii”.
- Roman Inspiration: The bowl’s craftsmanship immediately recalled the wealth and luxury of the ancient Roman Empire and the gilded halls of the Vatican.
- Italian Tradition: For Hickman-Piazza, the piece reflects how gold is ingrained in Italian culture as a symbol of artisanal craftsmanship and wealth.
The Allure of Baroque Design
Across multiple segments, the series highlights the opulence of the Baroque style, characterized by extravagant, highly ornate European details.
- Personal Connection: Her love for the style began in childhood, inspired by her mother’s gilded gold mirrors.
- Master Bedroom & Office: From a 17th-century style mirrored tray to ornate picture frames and open baroque frames holding lanterns, these pieces echo the grandeur found in world-famous museums like the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.
Intaglio Artwork: Ancient Sculptures
In the fifth episode, the series explores intaglio—the Italian art form of engraving or incising designs into hard materials.
- Greek Mythology: Hickman-Piazza showcases three intaglio pieces representing characters from Greek mythology, turning her walls into a visual journey to the Acropolis Museum in Athens.
- Conversation Pieces: These acquisitions serve as focal points that allow her to share the history of ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt with guests.
Designing the Future
Ultimately, the series is a call to action for viewers to broaden their perspectives through travel and bring those experiences home. By collecting unique finds abroad, homeowners can create spaces that are a true reflection of their passions and interests.
To stay “allured and inspired,” viewers can find the full episodes and travel booking information on the Allured By Design® YouTube channel and official website.
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