Titan Homes Inc., owned by Stephen Fleishmann, specializes in complex custom residential construction and employs professional subcontractors, architects and engineers. With a full time staff of five, Fleishmann says the company typically takes on about seven projects and one of the goals of the business is “to schedule ourselves efficiently.” This includes staggering the starts; […]
Everyone fortunate enough to grow up in New Orleans understands that childhood here is a little different than anywhere else. Jazz Fest is an acceptable reason for skipping school. Snowball fights happen in the summer and leave your clothes stained with syrup. I could make both a strong pot of coffee and a strong mimosa […]
Amazing Windows and Doors is a full-service supplier throughout the Louisiana and Mississippi Gulf Coast, and this year, the locally owned establishment is celebrating its 10th year in business. Jefferson Parish natives and proud owners John A. Roberts and Perry Poché say that their business offers outstanding service and products. Although the business was destroyed […]
The Way We Live With Color (Rizzoli, $39.95)In the newest addition to The Way We Live… series, author Stafford Cliff and photographer Gilles de Chabaneix capture the colors of everyday life by depicting how color is used around the world. The Way We Live with Color focuses on how color influences the way we live […]
It’s impossible these days to keep track of what is and isn’t good for you, but right now, let’s celebrate –– because pecans are on the “good list.” Chock-full of protein, vitamins, antioxidants and heart-healthy fats, pecans can help lower your cholesterol and control your weight. Sadly, butter, brown sugar and bourbon haven’t joined pecans […]
Orient Expressed 3905 Magazine St. • 899-3060 • www.orientexpressed.comBella Luna Lamp. This striking gold- painted metal lamp from the studios of Elaine Gleason is another fine example of her creative work that responds to the architecture, ambiance and nature that surrounds Elaine in New Orleans. Orient Expressed is pleased to offer an extensive collection of […]
Welcome to the 2008 parade of homes around the Lake. Craig A. Berthelot – President, HBA of Greater New Orleans It’s our great pleasure to welcome you to the HBA’s 2008 Parade of Homes Around the Lake! This year, the HBAs of Greater New Orleans and Tangipahoa have joined forces to bring to you a […]
Welcome to the Junior League of New Orleans Third Kitchen Tour for Children’s Education on Saturday, April 19, 2008. The Junior League of New Orleans Kitchen Tour will feature a self-guided tour of 11 amazing kitchens in the rebuilding neighborhoods of Metairie Club Gardens and Fairway, Bellaire and Fontainebleau drives. There is no better place […]
If the well-worn walls of artist George Dureau’s three-story French Quarter home could talk, they would tell a story that spans well over a century. But it is the current resident who is apt to generate the most interest. Someone with a lesser vision might have quickly painted the unfinished, cracked gray walls, but no […]
In the summer of 2005, Lakewood North residents Ann and Larry Rabin were optimistically poised for a new phase in their lives. The couple’s four children, then ages 25 to 29, were grown, and Ann, who’d worked as director of education and volunteer services for the Audubon Zoo for more than two decades, planned to […]
Green tea Invite delight Poolside pleasure Splendor in the grass April’s arrival beckons, summoning us to throw open the windows and shake the dust from our social calendars. It’s time to move the party outdoors! Tea is tastier in a field of clover! Bring friends poolside for cheese and wine, or curl up in the […]
Perhaps more than residents of most other cities, New Orleanians like to flaunt their hometown. Pride of place is one of the reasons they like wearing Jazz Fest T-shirts and fleur-de-lis jewelry, particularly when they travel. It’s why they enjoy showing off shotgun houses and centuries-old buildings to guests from out of town. And it’s […]
A generation ago, when my in-laws were searching for antiques for their Uptown home, they began their antiquing adventure the New Orleans way: lunch at Galatoire’s followed by a shop-to-shop trek along Royal Street. Each visit included long conversations with the merchants, a walk-through of the stores and note-taking. A piece of jewelry or furniture […]
It’s officially spring — the perfect time of year to enjoy alfresco dining. Pack a picnic basket for two, and head to the park, or create your own backyard bistro where friends can gather for a leisurely lunch. For the menu, stick with something simple yet scrumptious that allows you to spend more time outdoors […]