Just around the corner from my house is an incredible postbellum Victorian mansion. It was built by famed New Orleans architect James Freret circa 1869. Sadly, due to a drawn out divorce proceeding and crappy owner, the architectural masterpiece has fallen into disrepair. It’s been dubbed the “leaning tower of Josephine” and may soon lean … Continue reading »
Gardening has never been my strong suit. Yet with home ownership, it’s a necessary evil. I haven’t done much of anything to our front or back yards. We’ve focused primarily on the interior of the house since moving in, with the exception of one planting project. Several months ago, I planted a roughly 3 foot … Continue reading »
What happens when my favorite New Orleans artist teams up with my favorite clothing store? Perfection, that’s what. It’s hard not to adore the whimsical Rebecca Rebouché. Hailing from the small bayou town of Franklin, LA, the painter magically weaves the flora and fauna of the South with the imagination of a free-spirited dreamer. In … Continue reading »
Since Joe and I moved into our first homestead, we’ve done A LOT of work in the backyard. Unfortunately, it still looks like crap. The “yard” was filled with some hideous plants that needed to come out before we could put anything back in. Joe spent a few labor-intensive weekends removing the bars from our … Continue reading »
I knew it would happen one day, but still, I was woefully unprepared. As a U.S. Marine, my hubby Joe is one of the countless American heroes who serves our country to protect our freedom. I remember my fear when he joined that one day he’d be called to duty overseas, but after a couple … Continue reading »
Burlap may be humble in its roots, but its design possibilities are anything but. As I perused Perino’s Garden Center recently for fall decor inspiration, burlap seemed to be everywhere I looked. It’s the perfect material for a lush and warm wreath to greet guests at the front door. It can easily be modeled and … Continue reading »
Did you know New Orleans is the termite capitol of North America? Entomologist Ed Martin says we have to contend with two species in the South. According to Ed, “Besides our regular native subterranean termites, we have the largest infestation of Formosan subterranean termites that were brought into North America after WWII.” Their colonies … Continue reading »
