Tag: New Orleans

My Wedding Inspirations

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Today is April 27th. That means our wedding is exactly four months away. I hyperventilated a bit when I realized. In honor of that and of the royal wedding (of course) I thought I’d share some of my wedding inspirations. If Kate Middleton forsakes Queen Victoria’s jewels for flowers in her hair I will never forgive her.

anything vintage or meaningful

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a jewel-encrusted gown

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a stunningly simple setting for the ceremony

Vogue Daily — Ana Meier and Daniel Creighton

shoes that sparkle

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a ranunculus boutonnière

on a classic tux

Burberry Prorsum Single-Breasted Wool Tuxedo Jacket

sneaks at the reception

Pavilion Sneaks

all the girls in light, feminine hues

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flowers in her hair

white wedding halo

honeymoons in far off places

a little new orleans flavor

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all photos via The Window Shopper (wedding)

So Cool

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Randomness from the ultra-cool tumblr Where is the cool?

PS: I got an iPhone 4. Yessss.

Comfort Food

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I’m feeling ill today. My allergies are on the fritz. I’m going to do my best to go back to bed. With that I leave you the most glorious food on the planet. The roast beef po-boy. Via Blackened Out a fabulous NOLA blog.

Jazzy New Orleans

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I love this photo shoot set down in New Orleans and featuring one of my favorites – Treme Brass Band.

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Here is a Treme Brass Band Second Line

Photographer: David Gubert, Stylist: Jana Pokorny, Model: Barbara Fialho, Marie Claire AUS march 2011 via DJA

Copious Amounts of New Orleans

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I miss it so much.

by the lovely From Me To You

A Short Week

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Ro and I are headed south this afternoon to attend a funeral. So it will be a short week for me. While I’m gone, enjoy some of what I’ve been loving lately.

Get in the spirit of Mardi Gras with this playlist from Rebirth Brass Band

Through my blog I’ve gotten reaquainted with several old friends. One in particular has a very lovely blog and is a very talented designer in Atlanta, GA. Hit her up at Christina Lee Design.

Drool and Covet the clothes and homes of the fashion elite on The Coveteur.

Get ready to show off your legs with shift dresses from ASOS

Do yourself a huge favor and get acquainted with this band: Hot Chip

Indulge in a little harmless celebrity judgement with the fug girls at Go Fug Yourself.

Keep track of what you’re reading on Good Reads

Indulge your secret (or not so secret) obsession with paper on Minted. PS: Their 2011 Wedding collection just came out…

I feel compelled to give a little reminder to cherish the ones you love. Until Monday… adieu.

A Taste of NOLA

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It’s practically a blizzard here. So, I decided to make a taste of New Orleans and Summer. Shrimp Remoulade. It was super-easy and turned out really well.

1.5 cup mayo

1/2 cup creole mustard

1 tbsp worchestershire

1 tsp hot pepper sauce

1/2 cup diced green onions

1/4 cup diced celery

2 tbsp minced garlic

1/4 cup chopped parsley

1/2 tbsp lemon juice

Salt and Pepper to taste

3 dozen shrimp

Combine and place wet ingredients in the refrigerator overnight. Add to shrimp before serving. Serves 6.

Confections Abound

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Today I’m missing New Orleans. It’s such a fabulous place to spend Halloween. Last year this time, my beau whisked me off to the Crescent City to spend time eating and drinking and playing. Thankfully he loved the city almost as much as I do.

Since there’s candy all around, I’m daydreaming of sweet treats from New Orleans Confectioner Sucre. They deliver!

 

 

 

An Homage to White After Labor Day

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Supposedly we are supposed to stash all things white from our wardrobes after Monday (save white button-downs or creams). While I agree there is no place for a full bright-white ensemble in 20-degree temperatures, I disagree that after Monday all whites should be shucked, packed and put away. I think my distaste for this “rule” comes from living in New Orleans for four years. There the weather can change on a dime and no one would mock you for wearing a chic white dress in mid-October if it were 75 and sunny (which it often is). While I am excited for Autumn, Summer is my favorite season and I plan to hang on to my white pieces a little longer…

fashion editorial, paris vogue, lara stone, patrick demarchelier

Image Credits: one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine

The Week’s End

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I love, love, love this photo. It’s been a rough week, don’t we all deserve a weekend? The weather should be beautiful and even though it’s hot, it’s still Summer! I have a friend’s birthday to celebrate, dinners to go to, a house to fix up and plenty of New Orleans music to listen to as Sunday is the 5th anniversary of Katrina. It’s hard to believe! I flew out on the very last flight. The Saints were on my plane…

I hope you have a wonderful weekend with at least a little celebration.

la-belle-vie: thedecorista: fun fun fun!

Image Credits: one, two, three