If you’re half as interested in interior design as I am, inevitably you’ve stumbled upon Pinterest at this point. The concept is brilliantly simple: create a virtual pinboard where you can gather all your ideas and inspiration. From high fashion to gourmet cooking, there are limitless images and countless categories: A kitchen iPad holder for … Continue reading »
There are things in this world that are fun. There are things in this world that are not. And then there are things that are so far beyond NOT FUN, I question whether the devil makes sinners do them as punishment in hell. Installing European-style cabinet hinges is one of those things. In fact, I’ve … Continue reading »
Walmart and I are sworn enemies. Actually, I take that back. The Walmart on Tchoupitoulas Street and I are sworn enemies. I cannot escape our local store without at least one unbelievable tale of human incompetence. A few weeks ago, I saw a woman walking around the meat department with a ferret. A freaking ferret. … 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 »
I knew it would happen one day, but still, I was woefully unprepared. As a U.S. Marine, my hubby Joe is one of the countless American heroes who serves our country to protect our freedom. I remember my fear when he joined that one day he’d be called to duty overseas, but after a couple … 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 »
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 »
It was an eventful weekend, indeed! We’ve accomplished our first task in our soon-to-be new home. Oh, and Joe had a meltdown. The meltdown was of the “Oh my God, what the hell did we get ourselves into” variety. I’m sure both of us will have many more to come. Let’s keep the wine handy. … Continue reading »
