Maternity Photo Shoot with Marc Pagani

Pardon the baby post overload.  It’s hard not to be overwhelmed with pregnancy… and I’m sure it will only get worse when the little guy arrives! I just wanted to share a few photos from our maternity photo shoot.  Joe and I spent a beautiful Fall afternoon in the French Quarter with photographer Marc Pagani … Continue reading →

It’s a Jungle Out There: Safari-Inspired Nursery

Lil’ Teapot is on his way!  And you know what that means…. the home renovations are in overdrive. The first thing I did after learning I’m expecting is find a doctor… and THEN… start designing the nursery.  Of course, it wasn’t until I discovered we’re having a boy that I could really go to town!  … Continue reading →

November Showers Bring February Flowers (And Babies)

Learning that we’re expecting our first child has been an incredible ride.  Aside from the ups and downs of pregnancy, I’ve been blown away by the encouragement, support and generosity of our friends and family.  After Thanksgiving, two of my honorary aunties threw me a gorgeous baby shower in Northern California.  “Aunt” Rae Ann actually … Continue reading →

Preservation Resource Center Holiday Home Tour

The Preservation Resource Center is holding its annual Holiday Home Tour this weekend, December 14th and 15th!  It’s a fabulous way to get a glimpse at how “the other half” lives and tour some stunning mansions in New Orleans’ historic Garden District.  Last year, the PRC featured a newly renovated neighbor of mine.  I couldn’t … Continue reading →

Kitchen Backsplash Complete!

One of the very last finishing touches on the kitchen renovation was installing a tile backsplash.  Of course, “finishing touches” always end up being “major projects” in this 130 year old house. The walls were insanely uneven, so we first had to install concrete backer board to level things out.  We then started cutting and … Continue reading →

Christmas Time in New Orleans

Okay, so it doesn’t exactly FEEL like winter in New Orleans.  I mean, 70 degree weather doesn’t muster up memories of sipping hot cocoa by the fire.  But take a quick look at the beautiful decorations around town and you’ll see the holiday season has indeed begun! Our city’s ever-enterprising marketing gurus have tapped into New … Continue reading →