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 »
No one particularly enjoys cleaning, but according to advertisers, it can be exhilarating glamorous, infuriating and even lead to suicidal breakdowns! Just take a look at the awkward stock photos posted recently on Huffington Post… and a few more I found across the inter-webs. Next time you’re bummed out about cleaning, just think… at least you’re … Continue reading »
You know those people who just have the golden touch!? My friend Chriss is one of those people. She and I worked together on Good Morning New Orleans, until she finally decided she was over TV news and the 2:00 am wake-up calls that go along with a morning show. She opened a wildy successful … Continue reading »
It’s funny. If you looked at models inside the Anthropologie catalog and then looked at me, you’d probably have no clue why I’m so obsessed with the store. They’re all free-spirited, eclectic types, which couldn’t be farther from my personal style. However, each time I open the pages of Anthropologie’s catalogs, it’s like Christmas came … Continue reading »
A Facebook friend posted this on my wall the other day and it put such a smile on my face, I had to share. Luckily, I do have a hammer…and I plan to do all sorts of great things with it! 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 »
It’s what gave the capital city of Oz its greenish tint and Elizabeth Taylor her signature sparkle. Now, thanks to the Pantone Color Institute, emerald is making a comeback. Each year the color corporation polls designers and brands about color trends and chooses one color of the year. They must have been feeling green with … Continue reading »
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 »
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 »
You may think of bordeaux and bulletin boards, but more and more often these days, cork is also being used in interior design. It’s easy to see why. The sustainable material naturally reduces noise, is resistant to water and heat and even has anti-bacterial properties! Not to mention, it looks great. From decor to flooring … Continue reading »
