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 »
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A Present From Deepak!
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 »
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 »
Thankful
As I left work Wednesday before Thanksgiving, I hugged my co-workers goodbye, many of whom will still be working while I break bread and carve turkey with my family. I drove home with a bittersweet feeling, thankful for the opportunity to spend the Thanksgiving holiday at home for the first time in years, but with … Continue reading »
Veterans Day Hits Close to Home
Each year Veterans Day comes and goes with decidedly less pomp and circumstance than it deserves. I call my father, thanking him for his service in the U.S. Navy and I take a few moments to think about the men and women overseas who are fighting for our freedom. However, it wasn’t until that fighting … Continue reading »
Fashion Friday: High-Low Style at Carnivale du Vin
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 »
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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 »
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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 »
Barbara’s Nursery: Pretty in Pink
It’s amazing how time flies. I’ve known Barbara Bense since our days cheering on the Bulldogs at Folsom High. Many moons later (I’m not telling HOW many), Barbara is happily married and she and her husband Rob are eagerly anticipating their first bundle of joy. Barbara has always had amazing personal style so it’s no … Continue reading »
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Hammers for the Greater Good
It’s been nearly 7 years since the catastrophic hurricane and city-wide failure of a levee system that nearly destroyed New Orleans. I say “nearly” because 7 years after Hurricane Katrina, while the city is still rebuilding, the spirit of New Orleans is as strong as ever. No hurricane could ever take away Mardi Gras, second … Continue reading »
