French Quarter Festival is the largest free festival in the area. It’s fun for everyone including families but here are a few things to know.
Family Fun at Mardi Gras: Tips for a Memorable Experience Together!
Hostess Gifts with Uncommon Goods – Gift Guide
My mom taught me a lot about how to be a southern lady. One of the things that she always impressed upon me was the importance of thank you notes and hostess gifts. When I am invited to a holiday…
Family Christmas Pajamas
Twelfth Night
I’ve got my mind on king cake and king cake on my mind. If you have heard of New Orleans you probably know about our beloved dessert of the Carnival season, King Cake. While some bakers may offer king cake…
Zara Comes to New Orleans
My very first Zara purchase… The new Zara store has made it’s home at Lakeside Shopping Center. Lakeside has spent a lot of time over the last two years curating a group of shops that are new and exciting to…
LWD – Little White Dress
This post contains affiliate links. All thoughts, opinions and ideas are mine. Dress // Earrings // Shoes // Bag The little white dress or LWD is as important to your summer wardrobe as the LBD is to your everyday wardrobe. …
French Quarter Festival Wrap Up
This past weekend was French Quarter Festival in New Orleans. I always have intentions of writing posts like this after we attend events so I am glad I am getting the opportunity to write this one. We were able to…
The Making of a Prima Donna
In the spring last year my friend Emily asked if I wanted to join her promenade group, the Prima Donnas, for this years Mardi Gras. She nominated me and in June I received my letter saying that I had been…
Prima Donnas Ball
This is the first time I have participated in a Mardi Gras Krewe. I have been able to ride in a few parades over the years but always as a chaperone and I wasn’t an actual member of the Krewe. …
Mardi Gras Ball Fashion
If you have never attended a Mardi Gras Ball you really are missing out. They are exciting and fun and a true experience to see. We have been to several over the years and they never disappoint from the entertainment…
Wearing Sequin Joggers
I would think that most people would say that sequins are reserved for New Years Eve, Mardi Gras and Fancy Nights out. Well I’m not everyone so I am here to tell you more about how sequins can be for…
