Stealing from the Neighbors

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 →

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall

At this point, I think antique frames have moved beyond a passion and into the obsession category.  There’s nothing like digging through a pile of old frames at an antique store and finding the perfect little gem for your home.  My favorite shop in town certainly requires some digging.  It’s called Cypress Bayou Antiques and … Continue reading →

Anthropologie Travels to Portugal

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 →

Back to Work: Brighter Kitchen

The fun is winding down.  After a best friend’s bachelorette party in Las Vegas, a week of Super Bowl festivities and Mardi Gras coming to a close, it’s time to get cooking on the kitchen renovation. Today, I decided to tackle a fairly simple project: replacing the undermount lighting on our kitchen cabinets.  Lucky for … Continue reading →