My New Orleans
05/06/2021
International Sculpture Day was commemorated at the end of April, which of course made us think about the sculpture garden at the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) in the heart of City Park. The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden at NOMA covers 11 acres of City Park alongside the museum. It features two lagoons, live oaks and more than 90 sculptures donated by the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Foundation. After its upgrade and expansion in 2019, this gorgeous park oasis became a must see for both New Orleans residents and visitors alike.
Gardens and museum are high on our list of backdrops for a romantic and dreamy “I Do.” There’s something about being surrounded by works of art and large live oak trees that can’t be beat. Lucky for residents and visitors, NOMA and the Sculpture Garden can also serve as the setting to some aspect of your Big Day or wedding event. Because of the Sculpture Garden’s affiliation with the museum, couples are a
My New Orleans
05/05/2021
Each Wednesday, we tackle wedding etiquette. At times, it’s a reader question or one from a colleague, friend or family member and other times we’ll cover a popular issue. (Note: Questions may be edited for clarity and brevity.)
Question: I got engaged a few weeks ago and we’ve started talking about attendants for the wedding. I have three really close friends one guy and two gals and no siblings. He has two close friends and three siblings two sisters and a brother. We are planning to do co-ed on each side, but we weren’t sure if we could get away with the uneven numbers. I’d rather not ask people I’m not as close to be in my wedding. Do we have to have an even number of attendants on each side for our wedding ceremony?
Get LPs or Die Tryin: Vol. 12 - Hell bent for leather
The wax clown is still at it, wasting valuable money on the most inconvenient way to consume music. Yeah, baby.
May 3, 2021 6:19 PM
I return to you folk with more tales of my foolish expenditures. Why continue to spin the hamster wheel each week if not to earn enough scratch to waste on the most inconvenient way to consume music? I m gonna share a few of my recent cops from online record purchasing (as I live in the heart of a southern swamp that is literally 195 miles from the nearest record emporium).
My New Orleans
05/03/2021
Gift giving is one of the five love languages and whether it’s yours or gift giving gives you nerves, a new product line arriving at Williams-Sonoma is sure to ease your burdens with a small lagniappe gift.
Joy Wilson, better known as Joy the Baker the New Orleans professional baker and cookbook author turned social media celeb recently partnered with national kitchenware company Williams-Sonoma to launch a new product line in store May 26. Wilson created the line of baking mixes to help home chefs perfect their skills or make it easier for those without expertise who want delicious homemade baked goods.
My New Orleans
It s time to #treatyoself
04/30/2021
When life seems overwhelming, uncertain and daunting it can be helpful to step away from the fray and indulge in a little self-care. A relaxing treatment or a fabulous blowout can work as a life reboot and enable us to feel fresh, ready and invigorated to tackle another day. Here are some little helpers that might lift your spirits even further.
Kenra Signature Style Dry Setting Spray 15/20 We love the looks our straightening and curling irons can deliver but not the damage they can do. This spray protects strands from heat up to 450 degrees and a nozzle which offers a medium or firm hold to suit your hair texture. and style.