It’s just like New Orleans to take something decadent and make it extravagant. That’s exactly what this city has done with the popular and traditional King Cake. The original King […] Read more…
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My Favorite {Nola} Things: 2015 Edition
Let’s talk about gifts, baby. It’s no secret that New Orleans is an artsy town. The city attracts artisans of all kinds, from all over the world. That is and […] Read more…
The 15 Quintessential New Orleans Patios for Dining and Drinking
Don’t waste any of your precious New Orleans autumn moments on ho-hum indoor dining. Get outside, eat with a scarf on and take those Instagram-worthy pics with the oh-so-perfect #goldenhour lighting!
The Perfect Mardi Gras Playlist
A good playlist is essential for any party, and Mardi Gras is the biggest party in the world! I have hand selected my top 25 songs to create the Perfect Mardi Gras Playlist. Feel free to listen year round, though, as it will come in handy when you’re having Mardi Gras withdrawals or even if you’re just having an overwhelming sense of pride and love for New Orleans. I promise it’ll get you movin’ 365 days out of the year!
A Local’s Calendar for Mardi Gras 2015
The parade routes are up and you most likely already have tickets to your favorite balls, but Mardi Gras is so much more than that. As you know, Mardi Gras is an entire season starting on 12th Night (Jan. 6th), but the real fun begins about 3 weeks before Mardi Gras day. Whether you live in New Orleans or just visiting, if you’re looking to jazz things up this year and get off the beaten path, here are 10 events you can mark your calendar for.
My Favorite {New Orleans} Things
Let’s talk shop. I love spoiling the ones I love with thoughtful gifts. Don’t get me wrong, I love receiving them too, but I am one of those people who thoroughly enjoys going all out for Christmas presents. It’s my favorite time of year to show my friends and family how much I love them. As I get older, I appreciate the thoughtfulness and presentation more and more too. The time and thought that goes into finding that one thing that perfectly fits their personality, wants, needs, desires (ok I need to calm down) all wrapped up in my latest gift wrapping pinsperations…and then the joy on their face…it’s just priceless and oh-so worth it! It’s truly a gift for me as much as it is for them!