****Last Friday, during my field trip, we stopped at Cafe’ Degas for lunch. The 4 of us ordered a cheese and fruit plate and we each had either a salad or French Onion soup. I was drooling over the ice box pie at the next table….next time. This is a must go to place for …
Yep…on blueberry hill. Well, really “Blueberry Ridge” in Picayune, Mississippi. (website for all farms). My buddy, myself and our collective 6 kids headed off rise & shine to Picayune. We called around for the closer blueberry farms – but most were “picked out.” If we didn’t get lost take the scenic route – it would …
I have one friend I left in Oklahoma who would love it here. I think this picture will sell her! This picture is from the Target in Metairie.
We went to the new Mandeville playground yesterday. What an amazing creation with so much thought put into it. There aren’t any pictures on their site – so I’ll share a few with you. And my dad having his first beignet at Cafe’ DuMonde. Notice the newbie covered with powdered sugar!
Really, I am fairly low maintenance woman. But a girl’s got to have new Spring clothes & I do love shopping at Prima Donna’s closet (fine consignment) in Metairie (no I am not getting paid to say this). Who doesn’t love a great bargain? I was fortunate that fabulous Stephanie (love the rest of the …
Dear Neal , I know you will be on the other side of the lake tonight for a book signing at Borders Books in Metairie. The “painful” truth is that the whole fam damily was invited to the Friday night block party in Covington. Let’s face it Neal, the kids would enjoy the block party …
ATTENTION: All you businesess in Mandeville, Covington, Metairie, NOLA…anywhere I write about…jump in now before I charge you a full FEMA check for a tiny ad!!! “This” blog has only been around a short time, but I maintain others and have been a blogger for 2 1/2 years now. I know what I am doing …
new-orleans-orleans-louisiana-united-states-google-maps.htm “You see the map – see the big lake – I live on the Northshore of the lake. No Mom, I haven’t seen a murder up close, I don’t lock my doors every second of the day and I feel safe. There is a 24 mile bridge that separates the Northshore from the crime-ridden …
Hubby ran into an old Army buddy of his who happens to be dating a local gal. We were invited over to her adorable house in Metairie today. She still has some post-Katrina work to do – but is feeling at home and I adore the local flavor used to decorate her house. I can’t …
We attended our first ever Mardi Gras parade today in Metairie. It is called The Little Rascals Parade and is totally put on and created by kids. We sat in front of CC’s Coffee, where I got a King Cake Latte’ (my first time at CC’s) – delicious. Clear the attic for the newly aquired …
I had a blast dress shopping today. I headed over to Prima Donna’s Closet in Metairie today. They had a fantabulous selection of evening gowns, gently used designer clothes, shoes, handbags & jewelry. Stephanie, the store manager was amazing- she knew what would be appropriate for a Mardi Gras Ball & what went with my …
Since this Cinderella needs a ball gown & since she is still unpacking & since she no longer has to dress like a conservative Army Wife…off to the consignment store lalalalalalala! I collected some beautiful clothes over the years – but good-bye to them forever – today! Hello FUN clothes for LA in a post-military …