You know how those home improvement shows always make demolition look so much fun? Well, that’s because it is! This weekend, Joey and I tore out our old faucet, plumbing, garbage disposal, sink and counters. Aside from the minor water explosion when we accidentally turned on the no-longer-hooked-up dishwasher, the rest of the process was … Continue reading »
The kitchen renovation is moving forward! I’ve installed decorative molding on all of the cabinets, the chalk paint process is coming along swimmingly, I’ve picked out gorgeous brass hardware and an even more gorgeous brass faucet, the antique chandeliers are glistening and our new countertops are being installed next week! Picking the backsplash, however, has … Continue reading »
My best friend Dee just turned dirty thirty. We’ll be drowning ourselves in a 25 cent martini celebration/pity party at Commander’s Palace tomorrow, but today, we eat cake! Generally I’m not much of a baker, however in his honor, I managed to put together some pretty tasty cupcakes using store-bought frosting and mix. I prepared … Continue reading »
Apparently I’m an impulse shopper when it comes to expensive prints. Months ago, I discovered an incredible local photographer named Andy Levin at the Frenchman nighttime art market. Since I was double-fisting beers, I figured my odds of making it home with a large matted print in one piece were slim to none. So, I … Continue reading »
I finally bought the perfect chambray shirt! It’s about freaking time. I got a really bad wannabe chambray from Banana Republic that never quite fit the bill. It’s cute and all, but just wasn’t what I had in mind. So, I bit the bullet and got the perfect J. Crew ”Keeper Chambray Shirt.” It’s darling and … Continue reading »
I can’t even imagine the mortgage! TMZ is reporting power couple Ellen Degeneres and Portia de Rossi dropped a cool $26.5 million on a mega mansion in the super-exclusive Santa Barbara community of Montecito. What does $26.5 million buy, you ask? how about 10,522 sq ft, 6 beds, 6 baths and 13 ACRES overlooking the … Continue reading »
Joey’s home! Yay! Since Joey got back from Afghanistan, I haven’t asked him to do much around the house. After 7 months in a war zone, I think he deserves to relax a little. A little. So, it came much to my surprise when Joey told me he wanted to start a new project and … Continue reading »
I had a realization the other day. Since I finally own a home, I can have as many damn chandeliers as I want. I can have one million chandeliers if I want! Let me tell you, it’s a wonderful feeling. With that said, Joey and I had our freshly polished antique chandeliers installed in the kitchen … Continue reading »
Hands down, my favorite antique store in the New Orleans area is Dop Antiques. I’m not sure why I’m telling you think because inevitably it’s going to get popular and then it’s going to get expensive and then it just won’t be my favorite anymore… But alas, I love the place. It’s got all of … Continue reading »
Joey and I quite literally live in the greatest neighborhood ever. We consider ourselves a small commune, sharing wine and power tools and flour and porches… but mostly wine. When hurricane Isaac blew through New Orleans and downed a 300 year old live oak in the middle of our street, we grilled pizzas on the barbecue, … Continue reading »
