Near the stairwell, two chairs from Thomasville Furniture and Cabot House are outfitted in Ralph Lauren fabric and pillows. Behind them hangs a painting by George Dureau called A Satyr Distracted. Dureau is a prominent and popular New Orleans artist. “It’s fun to watch people notice the painting and watch their reaction. No, it’s not the devil; it’s a satyr—a mythical creature that has a fondness for unrestrained revelry. This for us represents the fun in New Orleans. A bit of whimsy,” says Brady.