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Brothers Take New Orleans

From left to right: Kelly Sutton, Jonathan Scott, Sarah James Moss, and Drew Scott

From left to right: Kelly Sutton, Jonathan Scott, Sarah James Moss, and Drew Scott

It was a crazy fun summer here in Nola!  And we've got news!  Check out Kelly on HGTV alongside Drew & Jonathan Scott - aka the "Property Brothers" - with fellow New Orleans designer Sarah James Moss of Moss Manor. 

The "Brothers Take New Orleans" series kicks off on HGTV on Wednesday November 23  at 8PM CST.  For more information, see the local press release below and follow along on social media - #BrothersTakeNola

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New Orleans Designers to Appear on HGTV

"Brothers Take New Orleans" Casts Sarah James Moss of Moss Manor and Kelly Sutton of Sutton House to Join Drew & Jonathan Scott for Four Episodes on HGTV


[New Orleans, Louisiana, USA], November 7, 2016 - New Orleans-based designers Sarah James Moss and Kelly Sutton will appear on four episodes of "Brothers Take New Orleans" this fall.  The designers served on design teams for Drew and Jonathan Scott, known also as the "Property Brothers," as they compete for winning designs. 

"Jonathan and I have designed homes all over the country and we love working with amazing local designers to help us really bring a true local flair to our transformations" says Drew Scott.  The brothers draw inspiration from the local culture, people and landmarks to renovate distinct neighboring homes in Treme near the French Quarter.  The homes will be given to families selected by SBP, a New Orleans-based national nonprofit.

The episodes will air each Wednesday on HGTV at 8 PM CST:

November 23 - Living Rooms

November 30 - Kitchen & Dining Rooms

December 7 - Bedrooms & Bathrooms

December 14 - Exterior

Moss and Sutton were identified by the Scott brothers for their previous design work.  Following a series of interviews in May, the designers were brought onboard in June.  The homes broke construction in July and the designers were filmed sharing design ideas, sourcing local vendors and sharing laughs with the brothers throughout the project. 

Sarah James Moss worked under Drew Scott on his rustic modern renovation with Louisiana ties.  "Serving on Drew's design team was fun and rewarding, and being on HGTV is a dream come true" said Moss.  "Drew's standards were very high, but the end result far outweighed the challenges.  Drew was passionate about the project and genuinely wanted to infuse local elements into his design.  Both of the brothers are down to earth and genuine.  They were generous with their time and very gracious with their fans." 

When asked about his experience working with Moss, Drew says "Having a local designer on my team was not only a huge asset in bringing an organic New Orleans charm to my design, Sarah also shares the same high level of quality with every project she takes on."

Kelly Sutton worked under Jonathan Scott on his vintage remix of a classic New Orleans home.  When asked about her experience, Sutton says, "Jonathan was so much fun to work under.  It was exciting to see his vision come to life.  There was a lot of work to be done in a very short time but it made it all worthwhile to know that in the end we would be giving back to families in the New Orleans community."

"Kelly was amazing to work with and kicked butt in helping me hone in on that authentic Louisiana style.  She not only brings professionalism and creativity to the table...but is also just a blast to be around," says Jonathan. 

About Sarah James Moss:

Sarah James Moss is a New Orleans-based designer and owner of Moss Manor, an online boutique featuring modern furnishings and home décor.  Moss is a four-time recipient of Houzz's "Best of Design" and "Best of Service" awards, which are conveyed to less than 3% of over 1,000,000 designers on the leading platform for home remodeling and design.  Moss is a three-time consecutive winner and Gold medal recipient of the InDesign Awards, a regional competition that honors exemplary architecture and interior design projects.  Moss holds a Master of Business Administration and an Honors Baccalaureate degree in Marketing & Legal Studies from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where she was twice summa cum laude and "Outstanding Graduate."  Moss is also a third generation licensed Realtor, and was named Best Dressed of Acadiana and Best Dressed of the Teche.  She is native of New Iberia, Louisiana.   

About Kelly Sutton:

Kelly Sutton is a NCIDQ Certified and LEED Accredited New Orleans-based Interior Designer.  She earned a Bachelor's of Interior Design from Louisiana State University.  Sutton designed for a decade in Los Angeles for renowned international hospitality firm Hirsch Bedner & Associates, including two years in Hong Kong on major five star hotel projects.  Sutton has completed rooms for the Greystone Mansion Showhouse in Beverly Hills, Legends of La Cienega LCDQLA West Hollywood event, and nonprofit event DIFFA Dining By Design in New York City.  She has been published in Modern Luxury's Angeleno Interiors, California Homes, Modern Home Builder, and South Bay Home, and named "Best of Houzz" for Service in 2015 & 2016.  Sutton launched her own firm, Sutton House, in 2012, designing homes for celebrities and top CEO's in Los Angeles.  She relocated to New Orleans in 2015 with a showroom on Magazine Street.  She is a native of Lafayette, Louisiana.