...the artful design of live & work space...
“He is happiest, be he king or peasant,
who finds peace in his home."
– Goethe
Rediscovering
Elizabeth McCord
Elizabeth McCord (1914 – 2008) is arguably one of the most accomplished, yet unrecognized female artists painting in the mid-century era. Her recently discovered works bear out this amazing artist’s abilities in a time when the “Male Genius” construct prevailed. While many pieces of McCord’s “hard edge” abstract work exist in private and permanent collections, and with family members, the remainder of her collection (over 400 pieces) has been acquired by Artvark Curated, Baton Rouge, LA for acquisition by galleries, collectors, designers and museums.
Opening exhibit and sale in early August, 2024.
Get to Know Us
Artvark, Ltd. is an arts and interiors business specializing in vintage, mid-century modern furnishings and decor. We also have new inventory, fresh from market with antiques sprinkled in with lots of great "found objects." I guess you have figured out that we like to mix it up.
And because we "artfully design" we must have art...to coin a phrase "A home without art is a home without soul." At Artvark Curated you'll find a large selection of vintage art from listed artist all over the world. Let's call it another passion of mine...I believe a home is not finished until the art is hung.
We're located in two small houses on Capital Heights, in the heart of the arts district and a mini-design center. Our open hours are not regular, instead, we have "openings" and each time we do, you'll think you are walking into a totally difference place, filled with new and unique decor that will make your home a special place. And our openings are always kicked off with an event!
Come visit, I promise you'll love the experience.
My Style
My personal style used to lean more to the traditional. Then one day, when my kids were still at that age where I was running them around coupled with being so busy with work, I walked into my living room and said "Whoa!" Too much stuff. Too cluttered, where's all the space?! From that day on, I stick to a cleaner, more eclectic pallete and style. Using a mix of mid-century modern, vintage and a sprinkling of antique furniture allows me to do that while using recycled furnishings!
I like warm colors, but color yes! Gone are the days of all white "wedding cake" looking homes.
It uncluttered my home, my mind and my life! It gave me peace.
Love your Home Again
Whether you want to reinvent your space with the things you currently have, or are interested in renovating, we've done it! Planning on selling your home? Let us reccomend edits to keep your home from languishing on the market.
Check out our portfolio of some of our favorite projects.