New Orleans Homes & Lifestyles Spring 2012

JLNO Kitchen Tour

Saturday, March 24, 2012 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Junior League of New Orleans Seventh Annual Kitchen Tour is a self-guided tour of 11 beautifully appointed kitchens in the Uptown and Old Metairie neighborhoods. 1. Julia Reed & John…

Last Indulgence: Boil Down

Spring in New Orleans is the prime time for the spicy, joyous celebration of a crawfish boil

Trendwatch: Green Theme

There’s no time like spring to ramp up the color and bring the outdoors in

Masters of Their Craft: In A Lather

Local soap-maker Emily Manger Davis has a true passion for her work and for the city she calls home.

Living with Antiques: Hold Your Liquor

From antique beer bottles and vintage mini-bottles to absinthe memorabilia, the Southern Food & Beverage Museum has a vast array of boozy items on display

For the Garden: Freshen Up

Home and restaurant kitchen gardens provide the ultimate in quality control

Gatherings: Catch of the Century

Rich with flavor and history, Bruning’s crabmeat-stuffed flounder lives on and lives well

Artist Profile: Kim Bernadas

Look at the latest public work by Kim Bernadas and the classical influences that inspire this New Orleans sculptor are clear. Called Birth of a Muse, the bronze nude rises resplendent from a giant fleur-de-lis. But to see what informs…

Style

French Flair (Flammarion, $49.95) Author and photographer Sébastien Siraudeau has a talent for discovering the most stylish and interesting interiors in France, and French Flair presents more than 100 exceptional gems. An eclectic mix of themes, designs and inspirations, each…