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 »
New Orleans isn’t exactly known for fashion. In fact, GQ Magazine named us among the top 40 worst dressed cities in America, thanks to our prolific passion for Saints paraphernalia. However, Tracee Dundas and some go-getters in town are hoping to turn that misconception around. She created Fashion Week New Orleans featuring runway shows, workshops, competitions … Continue reading »
Happy St. Patrick’s day! It’s arguably my favorite weekend of the year here in New Orleans. It’s sort-of a small dose of Mardi Gras, but without all the tourists. Plus, my neighborhood just so happens to be the epicenter of the festivities. This year we partied at Chaney and Joe’s house and took in the … Continue reading »
Saturday night, I wasn’t planning on purchasing photography. I was on Frenchmen Street with 3 friends listening to the Smoking Time Jazz Club and about 4 drinks deep when we stumbled upon a late-night open air art market. With lights strung overhead, a crystal lamp at the entrance and a variety of eclectic vendors, it was … Continue reading »
To say baking is not my specialty would be an understatement. Maybe the understatement of the year. While I adore most everything domestic, I’ve never quite succeeded in the world of cookies and cakes. My mother can whip up a pie blind-folded (which my husband has no shame reminding me), while I can’t even make … 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 »
You might call Emeril Lagasse the culinary king of New Orleans. The internationally acclaimed chef owns three restaurants in the Crescent City and countless more nationwide. His passion is as evident in his cooking as it is in his dedication to philanthropy. Emeril created the Lagasse Foundation nearly a decade ago to support culinary programs … Continue reading »
When it comes to fashion, New Orleans is better known for Mardi Gras costumes and Saints jerseys than runway shows and stilettos. We’ve been at the top of more than one worst dressed list, but some Southern designers are out to prove those critics wrong. Last year marked the first NOLA Fashion Week, a trimmed … Continue reading »
With my husband Joe deployed to Afghanistan, I decided it was high time to find something fun to occupy my time. My friend Molly suggested I throw a Halloween party and it didn’t take much convincing. We’ve been planning the big bash for weeks now, creating a theme, gathering decorations and concocting the food and … 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 »
