A LOVE LETTER TO
TRAVEL AND DESIGN
ARCHITECTURALLY INTERESTING & HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT HOMES, THOUGHTFULLY RESTORED FOR DESIGN-MINDED TRAVELERS
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ChartreS
6 Bedrooms | 6.5 Bathrooms | 12 Guests
A turn-of-the century corner store and carriage house nestled on the banks of the Mississippi River. Carefully restored in 2023 and transformed into an elegantly curated six-bedroom luxurious retreat for creative souls and food-lovers.
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BOULIGNY
3 Bedrooms | 2.5 Bathrooms | 6 Guests
Where the idea for Dear Valentine first took shape, The Bouligny is a historic Victorian home in New Orleans’ Uptown neighborhood. Thoughtfully restored in collaboration with Logan Killen Interiors, it was conceived and crafted for the well-traveled tastemaker, with every detail considered. What began as a personal restoration project for our founder, Melissa Shelton, has since evolved into one of our most beloved homes and is now offered for intimate stays.
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MUSES
21 Bedrooms | 22 Bathrooms | 42 Guests
A historic retreat in the heart of New Orleans’ storied Lower Garden District, The Muses is our largest endeavor to date. A collection of three meticulously restored 19th-century homes along Prytania Street revived from the studs under the careful eye of our local preservation team. The homes include Lyra, Luna and Solara - together offering twenty-one beautifully designed rooms, four courtyards and three heated plunge pools.
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LUNA
8 Bedrooms | 8.5 Bathrooms | 16 Guests
Muses’ Luna is a striking 1800s Italianate double-gallery mansion located in the famous Garden District of New Orleans. Tucked beneath the gigantic oak trees of Prytania Street, Luna offers guests a spacious and luxurious home base to experience the best of New Orleans.
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LYRA
9 Bedrooms | 8.5 Bathrooms | 18 Guests
Muses’ Lyra is a quietly elegant 19th-century Neoclassical Craftsman home in the Lower Garden District of New Orleans. Recently renovated down to the studs as part of our Muses project, Lyra sits on Prytania Street adjacent to Luna. Featuring nine bedrooms - three in the townhouse and six with private entrances - Lyra is rooted in history but redesigned for modern travelers.
-be inspired-
SLIP INTO EFFORTLESS, INSPIRATIONAL LIVING AND DISCOVER A NEW COMMUNITY OF ARTISANS AND MAKERS ALONG THE WAY
-your host-
FOUNDER
Melissa Shelton
Melissa Shelton is a doyenne of the design industry, a multidisciplinary creative, real estate investor, business strategist, and founder of Dear Valentine. Before launching DV, Melissa led sales and marketing for global design brands including Artek, Carl Hansen & Son, Design Within Reach, and Vitra. Today, she devotes her time to creating memorable experiences for design-minded travelers and offers consulting for fellow investors and entrepreneurs.
@dearvalentine.co
