My best friend Dee just turned dirty thirty. We’ll be drowning ourselves in a 25 cent martini celebration/pity party at Commander’s Palace tomorrow, but today, we eat cake! Generally I’m not much of a baker, however in his honor, I managed to put together some pretty tasty cupcakes using store-bought frosting and mix. I prepared … 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 »
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 »
Let the holiday festivities commence! December is upon us and with Christmas fast approaching, bring on the eggnog, spike the punch and break out the sweaters! It’s that time of year when some tragically lose sight of their personal sense of style and instead, embrace some of the more hideous articles of clothing imaginable. Yes … Continue reading »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
