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 »
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 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 »
At this point, I think antique frames have moved beyond a passion and into the obsession category. There’s nothing like digging through a pile of old frames at an antique store and finding the perfect little gem for your home. My favorite shop in town certainly requires some digging. It’s called Cypress Bayou Antiques and … Continue reading »
If I had to choose my favorite style of art, Impressionism would easily win. I think my mother would agree. There’s something about the soothing brush strokes, bright colors and natural beauty that give Impressionist paintings unparalleled timelessness. So, you can only imagine my excitement when I learned of a new Impressionism art exhibit in … Continue reading »
Many people have been described as world travelers, but few truly fit the bill. My dear friends Dominique and Lee, however, are the definition. Dominique left her successful career in advertising and Lee put his medical school studies on hold last summer to spend an entire year back-packing through 5 continents, 16 countries and more … Continue reading »
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 »
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 »
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 »
