Alexa Pulitzer - New orleans

An invitation to Alexa Pulitzer’s living room might be the most coveted piece of post in New Orleans. Walking through the doors is like entering a sophisticated speakeasy–a moody and unexpected space filled with deep tones, luxe textures, and instruments peppered throughout. Her home is flooded with music, cocktails, and company so often that she’s twice been recognized as a Salonnier100–a distinction that celebrates excellence in parties and hosting sensibilities.

Pulitzer’s hospitality may be a mainstay of the Big Easy, but a home is ultimately a deeply personal space, of course. Pulitzer describes hers as “her happy place,” full of family memories and musical moments. The deep color palette of the home drew inspiration from her grandfather’s paintings, creating a space that feels both intoxicating and warm. Glancing at the piano she recalls her husband studying under Ellis Marsalis as a child and her daughter, Kagan, gracing the keys regularly. 

Pulitzer’s artistic sensibility and vision is a magnet for musical friends who love to congregate in her living room/bar (also known as the Salon). During the pandemic, Pulitzer even built a stage in her tropical backyard for musicians to play and earn money while clubs were closed. “Anyone who knows me knows that I am a music lover. It’s the soundtrack of my life.” Her home echoes this statement–a space as electric, eclectic, and elegant as New Orleans itself.