A Facebook friend posted this on my wall the other day and it put such a smile on my face, I had to share. Luckily, I do have a hammer…and I plan to do all sorts of great things with it! About these ads Continue reading »
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A Match Made in Heaven
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 »
Before and After / How-To / Photos / Shopping / Video
DIY Mural in Just One Day
I came across a company recently called “Elephants on the Wall.” If you check out their website, you’ll find page after page of graphic wall murals the company claim can be completed within a couple hours in some cases and a weekend in others. The concept is simple. Order a mural and purchase your paint … Continue reading »
Inspiration / Outdoor / Shopping / Video
Cooler Weather Calls for Burlap
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 »
DIY: Get the Look of Chalk Paint
Ever wondered how stores get that amazing vintage finish on old tables and chairs? I’ll let you in on the secret: it’s called chalk paint. Annie Sloan (the Martha Stewart of the U.K.) made this stuff famous and seriously makes a killing on it. She sells a quart of her chalk paint for about $39 … Continue reading »
Hammer-and-Heels on Good Day Sacramento!
My dear and beautiful friend Amy Carabba is a news anchor in my hometown of Sacramento. When she read about my Cherpumple-inspired Peaplecan on Hammer-and-Heels, Amy offered to interview me on Good Day Sacramento! I apologize in advance for the Skype delay and yes…I called her “Crabbers.” Love you girl! Watch video here: Hammer-and-Heels on … Continue reading »
Saving Storm Damaged Furniture
When Hurricane Isaac made landfall over the city of New Orleans in late August, the storm took its sweet time moving on. The hurricane sat atop the Crescent City for days flooding streets, swelling rivers and in the hardest-hit areas, forcing water over our levees and inundating entire neighborhoods. The devastation was greater than anyone- … Continue reading »
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A Royal Education
Apparently Prince Charles wasn’t pleased when he came to New Orleans post-Katrina. Instead of blowing powdered sugar off beignets and sipping on sazeracs, the Prince of Wales spent his time touring dilapidated homes in the Crescent City (he could stand to learn a thing or two about vacationing from ol’ Prince Harry). Charles decided our … Continue reading »
Cherpumple-Inspired Peaplecan in 101 Not-So-Easy Steps
My amazing husband Joe celebrates his 30th birthday this week and to honor everything he’s done over the past 3 decades, I decided to bake him the cake of all cakes. It’s called a “Cherpumple” and we first learned about the delectably large dessert from our dear friend Noelle. A lover of cakes herself (in … Continue reading »
Celebrity-Styled Tablescapes by Bryan Batt
Bryan Batt is amazing. The man is seriously talented. Aside from his roles on Broadway, TV (can I get a little love for Mad Men!?) and the big screen, Batt is also an accomplished designer, shop owner and author of She Ain’t Heavy, She’s My Mother and big, easy STYLE. If you haven’t checked out … Continue reading »
