The Quieter Side of New Orleans
Growing up in Algiers in the 1970s, my very first job was scooping ice cream in Village Aurora Shopping Center. It was a bustling place, full of activity and home to hair salons, a book store, sporting goods store, boutiques and restaurants. It was beautifully landscaped with a little brook […] Read more »
While planning your holiday shopping this year, I’d like to encourage you to spend your dollars with locally owned small businesses who rely on our support to keep their doors open as they provide not just goods and services, but jobs and tax dollars that benefit us directly. November 26, […] Read more »
Whenever I need something done around my house, I try to always call my not-so-handy hubby a local professional. If I can find someone who is on the West Bank as well, I consider it a bonus and when I get stellar service from them I’ve found a winner I […] Read more »
Even though Black Friday has come and gone, I’m sure that there are still lists and lists of gifts to be bought between now and Christmas. We’d like to take a moment to encourage everyone to shop locally during the holidays and help support not just the small business owners, […] Read more »
Terrytown LA Art If you were driving down Terry Parkway today you might have seen these fabulous and massive masks being installed on the neutral ground between Stumpf Blvd. and Carol Sue Parkway. Designed by artist Steve Martin, the masks are part of a public arts project sponsored by Jefferson […] Read more »
Spring in New Orleans We haven’t had very many showers this April, but the gardens are starting to recover from the deep freezes we experienced this winter and the flowers are either making a come back or are settling in to their newly dug homes. It’s that time of year […] Read more »
Tree Man Inc I know, it’s kind of lame that I would get excited that the tree man showed up at my house today. But he’s my favorite guy at this time of year, because he keeps us from being inundated with Buck Moth caterpillars every spring. See this mean […] Read more »
Colorful Christmas Trees 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. […] Read more »
Painting With A Twist, Gretna LA 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 […] Read more »
Spring 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 […] Read more »