A chicken. Yes, that would be perfect. A nice ceramic chicken. Ooh, and the top half comes off, revealing a space below for cufflinks and collar stays. What a bonus! An absolutely perfect gift for Cheryl’s husband for the holidays. She asks to have it gift-wrapped while shopping for additional presents for her spouse. Hmmm, […]
When Melissa Lee McConnell and John Prentice Fuselier wed on August 7, it was a culmination of a journey that took them from where they grew up—Melissa in Mobile, Ala., Prentice in New Orleans—then meeting at University of Alabama, moving to Colorado, and ultimately relocating to New Orleans. The wedding took place in Mobile, starting […]
On Oct. 9, Christ Episcopal School celebrated its 20th anniversary. More than 350 people attended the event held in the campus’ gym, including current parents, alumni, alumni parents, faculty and staff. Special door prizes were given to attendees who had traveled the farthest, couples who had the most children attending the school and teachers who […]
The Cancer Crusaders would like to “Picture Cancer Cured,” and they invited others to join them on the night of Oct. 16 for its annual fund-raising event. This year’s sold-out soirée took place in Hotel Inter-Continental’s Grand Ballroom, which was the backdrop for a spectacle of flowers created by Glenn Vesh of Perfect Presentations. After […]
Conspicuous consumption never played so well than at Saks Fifth Avenue’s “Key to the Cure” kick-off gala and shopping weekend. The kick-off party on Oct. 14 drew a large crowd that filled Saks’ three floors, where partygoers could find food and libations, as well as entertainment from Ya Ya Soul, Don Vappie and the Creole […]
The invitation requested “creative chic attire,” but whatever guests donned on Oct. 8, a fantastic time was had by all. The Idea Village’s second annual fund-raiser, “What’s the Big Idea,” was held at the Renaissance Arts Hotel—and the “Big Idea,” by the way, is entrepreneurship—according to this local nonprofit organization. Presented by Fertile Crescent Entertainment […]
The Family Service of Greater New Orleans’ “Ten Outstanding Persons Gala” took place on Oct. 21 at the Audubon Tea Room. The gala is held to recognize ten people in the community for their civic, volunteer and charitable contributions. This year’s honorees were Edgar “Pepper” Bright Jr., Martha Caruso, Arnold Fielkow, Sylvia Guillot, Edith Gee […]
This year, City Park turned 150 years old, so there was naturally much cause to celebrate. The Friends of City Park threw its annual “Lark in the Park” event on Oct. 8, when almost 1,000 brave guests faced the stormy weather—some donning cocktail dresses complete with designer rubber boots. Guests sipped on “Merrymaking Martinis” and […]
Event co-chair Jude Swensen wasn’t the only person who enjoyed herself on the night of Oct. 10. Of course, she may have been the only one serenaded by the wait staff at the Ritz-Carlton New Orleans in honor of her birthday, but all 250 people who attended the Overture to the Cultural Season’s 36th annual […]
The clear tent was draped in tiny white lights, while on small tables mushroom-shaped lamps glowed through their toppings of flower petals. Where was this fetching setting? Washington Square Park, which was the site for Girls and Boys Town of Louisiana’s annual fund-raiser. Held Oct. 14, the fête’s theme was “The Enchanted Forest,” and the […]
The sign read, “Welcome to Fabulous Paws Vegas,” and with Elvis wondering around Generations Hall, it would be hard not to realize that the theme of the LA/SPCA “Howling Success” fund-raiser was “Viva Paws Vegas.” Held Oct. 22, the soirée also had some humans dressed up as their favorite animals, as well as “gaming” tables […]
It was definitely “O, What a Night,” for the Ogden Museum of Southern Art’s inaugural gala on Oct. 22 at the museum. The artwork was the décor, so to speak, as were the crowds who packed the five floors of the museum dressed in their finest cocktail attire. Dr. Michael White was the entertainment for […]
I adore eggnog, as does my husband—and we seem to have passed our pronounced passion on to our offspring. I am now forced to confess to purchasing eggnog as soon as it arrives each year (often as early as mid-October) for my clamoring children, who eagerly imbibe the carton-kind from the supermarket. Even my spouse […]
Since its inception in 1995, “Sentimental Journeys” has been the benchmark for fund-raisers—the food, the wines, the décor and auction items can be considered the best in the city. This year’s gala was no exception, especially with such talented people both in front of and behind the scenes. The festivities kicked off on Oct. 15 […]
Appetizer: Salmon rillettes with herb blinis and salmon caviar Salad: Confit of duckling salad with butternut squash and pomegranate Entree: Double-cut pork chop pan-braised with an apricot and onion compote, and served with duchess potatoes and french-cut green beans Dessert: Bette Noire: Flourless chocolate cake with a white chocolate Drambuie sauce Salmon Rillettes 12 oz. […]
Two words to describe this luxurious creation by Adler’s: fabulous color. Glowing apple-green tsavorite, bright poppy-pink sapphires and brilliant star-white diamonds set in an 18 kt. yellow gold crescent-shaped necklace is almost as much a delight to behold as it is to wear. Adler’s, 722 Canal St., 523-5292; Lakeside Shopping Center, 523-1952; Oakwood Shopping Center, […]
It was a night of possibilities, but there was one that was in the forefront of peoples’ minds—supporting New Orleans Outreach. This group’s annual fund-raiser, “Brainstorm,” took place on Oct. 23 at the comfortably chic home of Terry and Liz Creel. Attracting a broad range of New Orleanians, the party served up down-home cuisine and […]
Since 1727, locals have worshiped on the site of the St. Louis Cathedral. French engineer Adrien De Pauger and engineer-in-chief Leblond de la Tour designated the area, and it was the first building in New Orleans constructed in the briquete entre poteaux system (brick between posts). It is even rumored that De Pauger was buried […]
It’s hard to describe the living areas of Boody and Remy Fransen’s State Street home without reaching for the word “not”: not cluttered, not stuffy, not overly formal, not cliché. “A neighbor recently walked through and said, ‘My, it looks so lived in,’ ” says Boody, smiling at what she supposed had been a criticism, […]
My wife had an excellent suggestion on a recent Sunday morning after we tried, unsuccessfully, to have brunch at two separate Uptown restaurants: “Why don’t we open up a place and get people really excited about it with a lot of buzz, serve mediocre food that just gets worse and treat everybody who comes in […]