A sweetheart of a local New Orleans gal, Kalen @lunanola , is celebrating her birthday this year by generously helping Japan. She has such a kind heart, so I ask you to join her in her birthday wish, to raise money for Japan (she lived there as a Navy brat). Now, the fun part is, …
I have come to a point in my life where nothing surprises me, especially what people are looking for when they land on this blog. At least there are many normal ones – especially for local things and those have multiple hits. But it always cracks me up to see the crazy ones thrown in …
Yours truly will be on an upcoming panel of bloggers for the New Orleans chapter of the American Marketing Association. The topic is, “To blog or not to blog.” I will have the good fortune of being able to sit alongside some outstanding women: Shannon Hurst Lane, Erika Lehmann and Bridgette Duplantis. Should be a …
Happy Mardi Gras everyone! Let the good times roll!!! The kids are on Mardi Gras break, forget about working until Ash Wednesday, planning errands around parade routes and making parade plans! My parents and brother are coming in town and we are off and running! This is our 5th Mardi Gras season here and this …
Influx in Puppies Results in an LA/SPCA Puppy Party New Orleans (February 14, 2011) – The Louisiana SPCA (LA/SPCA) will be hosting a Puppy Party on Saturday, February 19, 2011 from 10am-2pm at the Animal Rescue and Care Center at 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd. Following an influx in dogs under 4 months of age the …
Update as to not confuse anyone. Wanted to add this comment from my friend Ryan of Seersuckers and Sazeracs Be careful when attending a ball if you’ve never been. Masks are only for krewe members. If you are attending merely as a guest, you are not to be masked. if you are casting with the …
FEMA Rushes Supplies To New Orleans In Anticipation Of Light Snow
“I have officially added Bayona to my “Must Eat New Orleans Restaurant” list. The atmosphere, the service, the presentation, the menu creativity and lastly the unique and fabulous taste of everything makes this the perfect dining experience. I can’t wait to return for lunch and dine on the patio.” ~Greta Perry~ I am always excited …
Ya – make fun of me – I said soffit instead of furdown. Oh well:) This is the before of our home renovation. Here is my previous post explaining all about our remodel. This is the day one of kitchen gutting. Found the vinyl flooring and wallpaper underneath – pretty!
Just got the call that we start our home kitchen remodel next Wednesday. This weekend will be all about getting everything moved out from the kitchen and bathroom to get ready. Everything is picked out but the plumbing and I hope to wrap that up this weekend as well. I’ll fill you in with all …
What is your favorite restaurant in New Orleans? A client from out of town asked me that very question the other day and my response was, “You can’t get a bad meal here. The Brennans restaurants are great but there are so many others.” Dining in New Orleans is an experience like no other in …
Walmart (or The Walmarts as my parents say) is having a contest to pick a location to donate 1 million dollars to fight hunger. All you have to do is go on over and Facebook “Like” #31 and you are done! This ends December 31st. There is absolutely no reason we can’t band together and …
Plan your commuting time accordingly folks…we are in this for the long haul. Look for these daily updates on the Casueway website. Though you can pretty much be assured your commute will suck for a long time to come and you can add 15-30 minutes on it! The website states: Due to the Corps levee …
The most wonderful and talented, Laura Bergerol, started a non-profit with a fellow photographer after the Haiti Earthquake called Images Without Borders. Yours truly will be sitting at a middle school play during the event (I am sure it will be awesome), but I certainly wanted to spread the word. Enjoy cocktails and shop for …
The US Marine Forces Reserve Band New Orleans is putting on a Christmas Concert Who: the general public When: Friday December 10 Time: 7:30 Where: Alario Center 2000 Segnette Boulevard – Westwego 70094 Cost: Free What to bring: a donation of a new unwrapped toy