Mahogany doors frame the entrance to the
Powell residence.

Erika Powell on the side porch.

The Powell girls rinse off in the outdoor tub.

The outdoor shower.

The alfresco dining setup.

“This is where we live in the summer,” Powell says of the screened in back porch.

A custom poster bed in the master bedroom made by Alabama craftsman Andrew Reid.

A weather-resistant Audubon print anchors the porch.

The family’s sitting area.

The kitchen.

The dock matches the green of the Powells’ house, blending into the McQuage Bayou.

A bedroom.

A wood carving of a giant rainbow tout hangs over the mahogany front doors.

The dining room.

The tree house.

The cutting sink.

A sunset cruise.

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