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 »
You know you’ve got a pretty sweet deal when your best friend also happens to be your co-worker and neighbor. My friend Deepak and I have been inseparable since we started our first TV jobs on the very same cold, winter day 7 years ago in Casper, Wyoming. Since Joe’s been deployed to Afghanistan, Dee’s … 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 »
Spring has sprung at the Plant Gallery on Airline Highway, where the nursery is full of colorful blooms waiting to brighten your patio or garden. Unfortunately, I don’t exactly have a green thumb, but Kenny Rabalais says he can help me out! When creating a planter, Rabalais always starts with good soil. If he’s using … Continue reading »
After a wild night at the Cochon Cotillion fundraiser for Bridge House and Grace House, Joey needed some sunshine to ward off the hangover. We strolled through the neighboring Garden District for renovation inspiration and came across the most gorgeous spring blooms. The scents were intoxicating and more than enough to snap Joey back to … Continue reading »
