Category: Lifestyle


New Orleans Home Styles

  New Orleans home styles are so unique that we attract hundreds of thousands of visitors who ogle over them a year. Any good architect in New Orleans will be the first to tell you that none of our homes are just one style. We have mixed all styles in typical New Orleans fashion, which… Read more »

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Walking Parades 2024

  Here is a complete list of the walking parades in New Orleans for 2024:   Krewe de Joan d’Arc – Saturday, January 6th, French Quarter 7:00pm   Krewe of Chewbacchus – Saturday, January 20th, Marigny 7:00pm   Krewe Bohème – Friday, January 26th, French Quarter 7:00pm   Krewe du Vieux – Saturday, January 27th,… Read more »

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Pricey, Impractical, & Fun Home Items People Have Bought

  We asked our group of clients and friends, “What is the most pricey, impractical, or fun thing you’ve bought for your house – knowing it didn’t add any value?” The answers are in, and they are certainly interesting! Check out what our homeowner friends have ZERO regrets about purchasing for their abode.    … Read more »

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New Orleans Fall Festivals: 2023

  Take a look at the many festivals happening in New Orleans this fall!     Fried Chicken Festival, September 30-October 1   Gretna Fest October 6-8   Gentilly Fest October 6-8   Art for Art’s Sake, October 7   Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival, October 13-15   Black Restaurant Week, October 14-23  … Read more »

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New Orleans Summer Festivals 2023

  The heat and the summer festival season in New Orleans are on! Here’s our list to keep handy when looking for something to do this summer!   Creole Tomato Fest June 10-11   Zydeco Fest, June 10   Essence Fest, June 29-July 3   Running of the Bulls, July 14-16   Tales of the… Read more »

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New Orleans Sno-Ball Stands

  Whether you spell our sweet treats sno-ball or snowball (because New Orleanians could debate it all day!), we can agree that they are delicious! We asked our friends where their favorites were across the city and created this map for you! Some of these locations have more than just sno-balls. Many stands now have… Read more »

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Throwing A Dinner Party!

    Have you ever wanted to host a dinner party but never followed through because you became overwhelmed and decided to skip it? We’ve all been there, but with a little planning and a party, you can be the home everyone wants invited to!     First, get your calendar out and pick a… Read more »

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The Color Story: Coquelicot

  Did you know that “Coquelicot” is the French word for “poppy?” Coquelicot is a bright red color with an orange tint – and definitely for someone with a bold aesthetic. Why does this color seem so familiar to you? Because it’s also known as poppy red! You can mix it in various ways throughout… Read more »

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