Fashion Friday: Fashion Week New Orleans

New Orleans isn’t exactly known for fashion.  In fact, GQ Magazine named us among the top 40 worst dressed cities in America, thanks to our prolific passion for Saints paraphernalia. However, Tracee Dundas and some go-getters in town are hoping to turn that misconception around.  She created Fashion Week New Orleans featuring runway shows, workshops, competitions … Continue reading →

Installing European-Style Hidden Cabinet Hinges

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 →

Fashion Friday: Walmart Surprise

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 →

Awkward Cleaning

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 →

Beads and Cabbage Abound for St. Patrick’s Day in New Orleans

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 →

Fashion Friday: Clover Boutique Giveaway WINNER!

And we have a winner…drum roll please…congratulations to Cat Landrum, who will take home the gorgeous clover earrings from Clover Boutique!  Make sure to watch for more contests to come here on Hammer-and-Heels.  Cat, you’re going to look FABULOUS! Continue reading →

Cozy Guest Bedroom Bedding

For as long as I can remember I’ve been obsessed with blue and white rooms and I’ve been planning to decorate my guest bedroom in that scheme ever since Joey and I moved into our home.  A year later, I finally found the PERFECT bedding to anchor the palette!  It’s Ralph Lauren’s Bluff Point Collection, … Continue reading →

Fashion Friday: Clover Boutique Giveaway!

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 →

A Trip to Chinatown

For some reason weddings seem to make us think we need fancy china.  I don’t know why that is.  I absolutely adore mine and probably use it more than most, but in reality, that’s still only a handful of times each year.  So, I decided to throw it up on the walls instead. To create … Continue reading →

That’s Bullshit Work

This weekend, I intended to take on a big part of the kitchen renovation, swapping out our old, outdated cabinet hinges with new, European style hidden hinges.  I know getting rid of the dirty black hinges will go a loooong way toward updating the look in our kitchen.  Unfortunately, I can’t move forward on trim … Continue reading →