Amy Thomasson Transforms Her Krotz Springs Home

Amy Thomasson’s home was built in Krotz Spring in 2002. When she was ready for a refresh, she called Sara Vincent of Sara Vincent Designs, whom she had been following on Instagram for years after a friend worked with the designer. “I loved her work so much,” says Thomasson, who initially only planned for a living room refresh. “She eventually did my whole house.”

At her home on the family property in Krotz Springs, Amy Thomasson has an open-door policy. Cultivating a welcoming atmosphere and inviting everyone in know only about loving to entertain family and friends (she does), but also about a legacy handed down from her mother. Thomasson describes her home as the hub for family gatherings, a tradition she cherishes.

“I have all the family gatherings at my house,” says Thomasson. “We’ve had Christmas in the country for 25 years. We do the big crawfish in the country in April, Good Friday every year.”

These traditions run deep, echoing a sentiment shared by her late mother.

“My mom was on hospice, [and] I said, ‘What do you want me to do, Mom?’ And she said, ‘You just keep having parties, baby’,” says Thomasson. “‘Keeping the family together.’”

In 2002, Thomasson worked with Lisha’s Design Service in Baton Rouge on the design. Leger’s Home Builders from Opelousas was the builder. When it was time for a refresh, Thomasson contacted Sara Vincent of Sara Vincent Designs. This redecoration, completed in October 2025, elevated the space from country farmhouse cozy to clean, airy sophistication.

Having admired Vincent’s work after a friend worked with the designer, Thomasson began following her on Instagram.

“I loved her work so much,” says Thomasson, who initially only planned for a living room refresh. “I got her to do the next room and then the next room and then the bathroom and then — she eventually did my whole house.”

Thomasson’s vision for the refresh was clear. Bright, airy, crisp and clean with a lot of white. The result exceeded her expectations. Originally built as a family haven, Thomasson raised her three children in the home, always welcoming their friends into the fold. These days, it’s not unusual for her kids, their kids and both generations’ friends to pop in.

During the home’s initial construction, there were serveral non-negotiable design elements including expansive windows across the back, offering views of the family farm, and an open floor plan.

“I wanted windows across the whole back of my house from the kitchen, the living room,” says Thomasson. “I wanted to be able to look out in the back [and see views] of the farm. My front door was non-negotiable and my front porch was non-negotiable.”

The home features five bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms, including a mud room and a sentimental “blue room” showcasing her daughter’s christening gown. Meaningful furniture pieces include a French trumeau mirror from Thomasson’s mother, her grandmother’s chairs and her grandfather’s armoire. Vincent’s redecoration included reupholstering many pieces, a testament to her talent and Amy Thomasson’s trust.

Vincent showcased sentimental items, such as Thomasson’s daughter’s christening gown and plates collected during travels with her sister; and found a home for a French trumeau mirror from Thomasson’s mother, her grandmother’s chairs and her grandfather’s armoire.

Travel, a significant hobby for Thomasson, who also works part-time for American Airlines, influences her décor with meaningful items collected from around the world. Her collection includes coins from her travels with her sister, Florentine pieces from Italy and plates from various destinations. Recent trips include jaunts to France, Italy, Switzerland and Germany. One room in particular is an homage to traversing the world.

“Upstairs is the grandkids’ room, and a mural of a world map,” says Thomasson, who calls the room the first-class cabin with decor including hot air balloons and airplanes. The room also features bunk beds and a slide for “emergencies,” mimicking an airplane evacuation.

Over time, the collaboration with Vincent extended beyond design services and now the door is open to Vincent, too.

“My family was like, ‘Who becomes good friends with their interior decorator?’” says Thomasson. “But, you know, me. She is a joy and has become a dear friend to my whole family.”

Thomasson describes the change in her home over the nine-month design process as an antidepressant, saying, “It’s the best feeling in the world to walk into a beautiful home.”