The thing about decor is that… it’s easy to get carried away. SO easy to get …
Create Your Bubble!
The art of denial is a particular talent I’ve developed as a citizen of New Orleans. I call it “living in my bubble,” which allows me to embrace and enjoy all the beauty, music, art and (most important), the personality of the city.
Last Year’s Post Mardi Gras Blog… how times have changed!
It’s ridiculous how mesmerized I can get, just living regular life in New Orleans… I’m like …
Last Year’s Post Mardi Gras Blog… how times have changed! Read more →
Easter 2019
A Whole New Kind of Easter…
Is anyone else thinking about Easter yet? In our topsy-turvy world of COVID-19 lockdown… Easter …
300 Years of New Orleans Past, On Fabric?
One has to wonder, what happened here? Chunks of this brick have not fallen away over …
Enjoying Spring in New Orleans
It’s almost here, and even though we’ve had a mild winter… New Orleans has spring fever. …
Five Ways to Avoid “Trendy” Decor
It’s so tempting. The spring catalog has just arrived from West Elm, and I can’t help …
Another New Orleans Morning
It’s not even 10 am and I’ve got my errands around town done, arriving back home …
Delicate blown glass bottles, waiting to be filled.
Your Signature Perfume… And How to Share It
Two years ago when I decided to commit to our front courtyard as my own “yard,” …
Homeless for the Holidays
Our homeless population in New Orleans has always been a topic of controversy. What causes …
Peel away paper, add garnish, serve with bread sticks or crackers
Make-Ahead Foods and Snacks for the Holidays…
Here’s the scene at our house… Thanksgiving dinner, and it’s 2pm. The turkey is STILL not …