While shopping over the weekend, my husband and I were driving down Manhattan Blvd., headed to Chez Target. I darn near got whiplash turning around to take a second look at the neutral ground, since it was lined with the most unique Christmas trees I’ve ever seen. So today, I went back to take a…
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Winter Gardening in New Orleans
Living in a sub-tropical climate is a definite plus if you love to spend a lot of time in your garden or yard. Despite the fact that it is November, there are still blooming flowers throughout my West Bank garden. However, the periwinkles are starting to get leggy, the coneflowers are gone and the basil…
Think You Can’t Paint? Everyone is an Artist at Painting With A Twist
I’m not talking about painting your house. I’m talking about one of the newest hot spots for West Bank ladies (and a few gentlemen too) to get together for a few hours and share food, drinks and definitely a few laughs. Painting With A Twist recently opened in Gretna LA, just a couple of blocks…
A Sunday Surprise on the West Bank: Taking The Road Less Traveled to Nine Mile Point Nursery
Sometimes a split second decision can turn into a pleasant surprise, and that’s what happened today. I’ve been working in my garden for the last few days and was down to the finishing touches. There were some spots left that were just crying for something special to be planted in them, so after a lazy…
Has Spring Sprung in New Orleans?
With average high temperatures hitting the upper 60′s, the itch to dig in the dirt has hit folks all over the New Orleans West Bank. I’ve seen tons of homeowners out working in their yards…clearing out dead plants, cutting back overgrown shrubs, and putting in fresh new flowers and mulch. I love spring in New…
West Bank Business Showcase This Weekend
This Sunday, you are invited to attend the West Bank Business Showcase being held at Mardi Gras World in Algiers LA. With door prizes, free health screenings, free drinks and over 60 local businesses and organizations participating, it’s a great opportunity for the community to get more information about local businesses and what they have…
West Bank Salon to Support Breast Cancer Awareness
I ran into my favorite local hairdresser, Alise Lavergne at Regis Salon in Oakwood Mall, last night and found out that the salon will soon be participating in a national campaign to raise funds to fight breast cancer. On October 18, 2008, Regis Salon will be offering $15 hair cuts with all proceeds for the…
Federal City in Algiers One Step Closer to Reality
I can’t begin to express how pleased I am that the proposed Federal City in Algiers seems to be moving forward! What is the Federal City? Scheduled to open on the existing Naval Support Activity in Algiers, the City is expected to house multiple military offices, with 2,000 Marine personnel to be transferred to…
Frames and Fun, Fabulous Fleur de Lis Gifts
How could I have grown up in Algiers and never stepped foot into Frames Inc.? I don’t know how this major oversight happened, but I made up for it today! My husband visited the store earlier this week and told me that I had to check out some of the beautiful fleur de lis gift…
Ouch! That Stings…
It’s that time of year again in New Orleans…buck moth caterpillar season. I remember my first experience with these nasty little critters. We had moved into a house in Algiers that had a huge oak tree in the front yard. I loved that tree. It gave me the perfect spot to plant some shade loving…
