Amanda Connolly

I am a local NOLA girl with the typical New Orleans background. I grew up in Metairie, graduated from Mount Carmel Academy a Ragdoll, and followed-up with 2 great years as a Studio Arts major at Loyola University. Somewhere along the way, I knew that I needed a profession to apply my love of art and design and thus made the move to none other than LSU for Interior Design.

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With dreams of a life of great style, fame, and fortune I planned to start my interior design career in New York. Fate had other plans and I have spent the past 14 plus years working for a major interiors retail corporation as both an Interior Designer and Project Manager. Not what I had planned for myself, but a wonderful wealth of experience and challenges. Two moves working in both Memphis and Little Rock, three kids (all boys), 1 husband, 2 cats, and a dog later

I am living my dream back home in New Orleans. Because New Orleans always has a way of calling you back.

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I knew I wanted to make room for professional growth and change. I wanted to see my clients through all phases of the design process and assist them in finding the best interpretation of their style. Thus, Shotgun Design Group was born from a great partnership with a like-minded designer and colleague, Blake Erskin. We had the same goals and ambition: ”Living with great design and personal style is attainable for every one on any budget.” We want to help our clients make this happen in residential and commercial settings. An Interior Designer is a good investment. Your home and space should be a reflection of you. I like to think my job is to be a good steward for you, your space, and how you want to live within it.