The BUZZ

Reuben "Buzz" Harper is an amazing, creative interior designer, specializing in 18th century french decor.  He is fashion savvy, a world traveler, an antique collector and most importantly my GRANDFATHER.

A portrait of Buzz 

I am kicking myself that I didn't pick up some family photos while I was at my parents house this past weekend.  But these internet images will have to do for now.  The portrait above has been in his house for as long as I can remember-- such a handsome fellow!

Buzz is one of the most wonderful people that I know with one of the most amazing hearts.  He has worked on so many projects throughout his life.  Before moving to New Orleans, Buzz and my grandmother lived in Natchez, MS in The Burn, which is now a beautiful museum.

After that, Buzz lived in New Orleans and had a very grand showroom of European antiques called Harper's Antiques in the French Quarter.

NOW-  Buzz is back in Natchez shaking things up.

 Buzz in Southern Living  

Anyways-  I caught up with busy BUZZ this morning and asked him a couple of questions:

Buzz! You have been an interior designer forever! What makes you still excited about interior design after all these years?

The joy of bringing beauty and happiness into someones life- the way it kicks up the spirit of the people you are doing it for. 

What kind of projects are you currently working on?

I am mostly working on projects for clients that I have had for 30 or 40 years.

What do you miss about New Orleans now that you are living back in Natchez?

THE FOOD!  and of course my friends.  New Orleans has its own music, food and culture and did you know it has the oldest opera company in the US? It is just a fantastic city.

What do you think is necessary in every home?

A piano- because whether you play or not it is a beautiful ornament and if you entertain then you can always have someone play.  (I love this)

What is your favorite food?

Foie gras. I had it last night!

Favorite thing to do on the weekends?

Besides going to Mass, my favorite thing is to play bridge, which I do every Sunday afternoon.

Who is your fashion icon?

Versace   

Any words of design advice to our bloggers?

Be smart enough to figure out what you like and don't let any interior designer tell you what you should like. You have the right to like what you like!

love,

abs