Erica Larkin Gaudet completed her Bachelors in Sculpture from Loyola University of New Orleans, Louisiana. In 1991, she founded Toulouse Street Studio, a metal sculpting studio specializing in custom furniture & sculpture. Now operating as Larkin Gaudet, LLC (located in Arabi) Erica continues to fabricate sculptural work for both private and public clients as well as her recently launched handcrafted furniture design line of beds, chairs, tables, lighting and luxury upholstery.