Category: Lifestyle


2022 Mardi Gras Costume Sales + Pop-Ups

    Saturday, February 5th:  13th Annual Mardi Gras Costume Sale 12 pm – 4 pm, 1307 Lyons, Uptown Fabulous Carnival Costume Market 12 pm – 5 pm, 2348 St. Claude, Marigny GinaWare Costume Sale 11 am – 4 pm, 4429 Bienville, Mid-City     Sunday, February 6th:  Little Flea NOLA Mardi Gras Market noon… Read more »

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The Color Story: Navy

  A little history: Navy blue was initially called “marine blue” and was adopted as the official color for British Royal Navy uniforms worn by officers and sailors from 1748.    What do we love about navy? It’s dramatic like black, but just a little softer. It can represent authority, empowerment, and confidence. It’s incredibly… Read more »

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Our City, My Home: Ashleigh & Andrew

  “Our City, My Home” is our series on local homeowners where they tell us why they love where they live, what their neighborhood offers, and why New Orleans is the place to be!   Here is the story of Ashleigh, Andrew, and their family:     What neighborhood do y’all live in? West Riverside… Read more »

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New Orleans Coffee Table Books

    I have been in my house for about a decade. The first six years were spent in an exhaustive series of renovations. The two years following the significant renovations were spent recovering – mentally, financially, and emotionally. Recently,  I have begun to do the fun stuff that I can have people over and… Read more »

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Our City, My Home: Alex

  Welcome to our series called “Our City, My Home”, where residents in the New Orleans area tell us about their digs, the neighborhood, and why they love it all! Here is the story of Alex & her abode:   What neighborhood do you live in? St. Claude   How long have you lived in… Read more »

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New Orleans Chanukah Events 2021

  Sunday, November 28th The Maccabeats Chanukah Concert 2 pm – 4 pm: Celebrate Chanukah at the JCC with Chanukah snacks and a live concert by The Maccabeats! Admission is free and open to the community. A reservation is required, as are masks and proof of vaccination for all who are eligible. Chanukah at Riverwalk 4:30 pm –… Read more »

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Where to Learn Another Language in New Orleans

  Learning another language is something many people consider, but don’t always make the next move because they don’t know who offers it or where to go! Lucky for you, I have been craving to learn Spanish beyond Selena lyrics finally. Duolingo is an excellent app for memorizing new words – but I’m looking for… Read more »

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