The Setting

Poplar Grove

A family home — and the grounds where Perla quietly took shape.

The front of Poplar Grove in spring — Perla's family home — with pink azaleas in bloom along the porch.

Perla sits on the grounds of Poplar Grove, our family home — five acres of picturesque gardens on the bank of the Mississippi River, just across from Baton Rouge. Several buildings on the property — and the gardens themselves — became the world Perla grew up in.

The Perla Fine Wallcoverings showroom — a renovated brick building on the Poplar Grove grounds.

The Showroom

Perla Fine Wallcoverings.

By-appointment, holding the largest selection of luxury wallpapers and brands in Louisiana.

The carriage house pavilion on the Poplar Grove grounds, shaded by mature oaks.

The Carriage House

Open-air pavilion under the oaks.

A shaded gathering place on the grounds — where students catch their breath between sessions.

The cottage on the Poplar Grove grounds that houses Perla Wallpaper School.

The School

Perla Wallpaper School.

A renovated cottage on the grounds — the schoolhouse where students learn the craft.

Gardens at Poplar Grove at golden hour, sun filtering through the live oaks.

The Gardens

Quiet grounds, changing with the season.

Live oaks, azaleas in spring, and long shaded walks between the buildings.

Learn the Craft at Poplar Grove

November 2–5, 2026. Six students.

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