Guest blog post on Just Haves

Nothing says spring in New Orleans like a big hat and I’m sharing some of my favorites!  Check out my guest blog post on Just Haves with everything you need for a perfect hat wardrobe. Continue reading →

DIY Hydrangea Wreath

  I decided to do something a little different for my grandmother for Christmas.  She had commented on a photo of a beautiful hydrangea wreath on my blog and I thought it would be fun to make one for her.  While she was in town for the holidays, we picked out the flowers and ribbon … Continue reading →

Garden District stunners shine bright this holiday season

It’s baaaaaack!  Each year, one of my favorite New Orleans events is the Preservation Resource Center’s Holiday Home Tour. This weekend, tourists and locals alike will grab their lattes and get their exercise, walking through the historic Garden District neighborhood, where 8 homes open their doors to the public. If you’re looking for a taste … Continue reading →

Winding Down in Wine Country

Summer is finally over and Joe and I just returned from our last trip of the year to sunny California.  We visited family in Sacramento and fêted our dear friends Mike and Maggie in Sonoma.  Living in New Orleans, we don’t get many chances to go wine tasting, so we packed as many stops as … Continue reading →

Framed Maps Add Vintage Touch

The way I rave about Fine Art America, you’d think I owned stock in the company.  It’s an online database of THOUSANDS of prints… of you guessed it… fine art!  What’s cool is that you can find anything from John James Audubon’s famous sketches to up and coming modern oil paintings and have them printed … Continue reading →

New Orleanians Paint the Town Red

There’s never a shortage of fun things to do in New Orleans… even in the height of our hot and humid summer! This weekend, the French Quarter played host to an annual event called the Red Dress Run.  Man, woman and child all donned their fanciest red frocks to run for charity.  Inevitably, the revelry … Continue reading →

Kingsway House: Contemporary Design With Rich History

A while back my neighbor told me he found his dream home.  Since his house is MY dream house, I figured this place must be amazing.  He was working on a movie that was being filmed at the Kingsway House, on New Orleans’ historic Esplanade Avenue.  It’s a 12,000 sq ft private residence that’s rented … Continue reading →

Hanging Curtains: Professional Tips You Need to Know

Long, gorgeous curtains may be my single favorite element of any room.  They instantly add drama and warmth to a space.  However, hanging them always seems to be a bigger pain-in-the butt than anticipated.  I was hanging some curtain rods for our guest bedroom this weekend and figured I’d share a few helpful tips I’ve … Continue reading →

Whole Foods Goes All-American

You never know where you’ll find inspiration and I certainly don’t expect it at the grocery store, but Whole Foods Market had such a cute idea, I had to share it! Interspersed between flags, watermelons and 12-packs of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer, the store is adorned with these darling wood pallets for the upcoming 4th … Continue reading →

British Colonial Blues: Guest Bedroom Inspiration

I don’t think there’s a color combination I love more than classic blue and white.  Ralph Lauren adopted the scheme early and decades later, still hasn’t turned back! As Joe and I began to decorate our upstairs guest bedroom, I chose a British Colonial theme for the space.  I think the vintage, global and travel … Continue reading →