Many moons ago, when I’d just arrived in New Orleans, one of the first conversations I had was about the weather and the change of seasons – or rather, the lack thereof.
“Well,” a former collegiate colleague explained, “We have two seasons here – summer and not-summer.” Quite a...
When prompted to think about “back-to-school,” the mind wanders through red falling foliage over cracked, grounded leaves, onto school buses and off into new-pencil-scented classrooms. Scenic images of little hands waving from the last window of the school bus don’t often relay the calamity-laden...
Read MoreSummertime is here again and you know what that means … it’s too hot to be in New Orleans. That’s why it’s important to grab the right gear so when you take that all-too-necessary Caribbean Cruise, you can be stylish, bold, even comfortable (it’s possible!). Last resort? No, resort at last!
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Read MoreDads are, on the whole, amongst the best when it comes to receiving gifts; whether it’s socks and underpants or macaroni sparkle art, Dad is just happy to be remembered. So, in honor of the man that fumbled awkwardly around puberty talks, politely threatened your homecoming date and told callers,...
Read MoreEach year, families across the country pause for one day, the second Sunday of May, to honor the most caring, giving women in all our lives: our moms.
Mother’s Day shopping can be an arduous task (how can you sum up a lifetime of care in one gift?). If you’re having trouble deciding how...
It has been said for eons that beauty is only skin-deep and, not being one to trifle with age-old wisdom, I’m inclined to agree; regardless, there’s more to achieving “skin-deep” beauty than the old adage indicates. To be honest, sometimes a girl needs a little help.
That’s why it helps...
Spring has sprung in New Orleans and thoughts are turning away from the office and towards the beautiful, sunny weather outside. For the seasoned gardener, this means time to start thinking about how to cultivate a stunning landscape. There are many options for outdoor décor but these items can...
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