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It’s often been argued that October is the loveliest month of the year in New Orleans. The weather is finally giving us a much-needed break, it’s dry, but rains just enough, and is a welcome break between the hectic return to school schedules and holiday mania. With this seasonal change there tends to be a […]

A Guide to Managing Stress During the Fall Season

Fall is an exciting and busy time of year in New Orleans. It can also be stressful as we juggle family responsibilities, work and other commitments. Knowing how to manage seasonal stress is crucial to ensure that you care for your physical and mental health.  Understanding Fall Stress and Its Impact As the leaves begin […]

Palette Pleaser

Within the Pavilion Blue-painted walls of the formal living room, where the sounds of tinkling piano keys over cocktail hour or the shuffling of tiles during a game of Mahjong can be heard, the Bucher family has found a perfect Uptown spot to call home. And, with the stylish guidance of interior designer, Whitney Wilkinson, […]

With This Ring: Schwing-Pepicelli

  When New Orleans native Eleanor McCay Schwing decided to move to Italy, her friend from Sacred Heart, Lisa, put her in touch with Dario Pepicelli, a friend she made while studying in Argentina. Dario and Ellie met up after she arrived in Rome, and the two became fast friends. About a year later, Ellie […]

Romancing the Stones

When next you entertain, uplevel your hosting style and serve your dessert using a pair of stylish cake servers from Zodax. The matte gold rim and agate handle details make this lovely duo one that you’ll display on your countertop long after the last guest has left. Lucy Rose, 600 Metairie Rd., 504-218-7368; 3318 Magazine […]

The Morgan State Bank

1993: The Morgan State Bank, 201-203 Chartres St., in the early 1900s. After the bank moved out in the early 1960s, the Press Club of New Orleans took over the ground floor, converting the bank vault into a restroom. They remained there for 6 years. Over the past five decades, the ground floor has served […]

Buzz Kill

It’s pumpkin spice season, which means sugary, caffeinated bliss for coffee drink lovers. Meanwhile there are the soda die hards who dare not go a day without their fix. If your caffeine consumption has crept into the danger zone and you suffer the telltale signs of withdrawal, it might be time to dial it down […]

Project Lazarus Guardian Angel Award Gala

“Renew, Restore, Rejoice” were the inspiring words on the invitation to Project Lazarus’ annual Guardian Angel Award Gala. Since 1985, Project Lazarus has been helping heal and help people living with HIV/AIDS by focusing on wellness, housing and support services. The benefit, held May 19 at the JW Marriott Hotel, also serves as a way […]

A Season for Cider & Mead

In the United States cider is a fermented beverage made from unfiltered apple or pear juice. Styles can be sweet or dry, carbonated, or still. To make mead, fermented honey (and sometimes spices, fruit, hops, and other agricultural products) are mixed with water. But no honey, no mead. Fermented honey must be present.  The alcohol […]

Jaren Atherholt

In a city prized for its live music scene, one musician is working to bring a particular classical music experience to more people throughout New Orleans. A principal oboe for the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, Jaren Atherholt relocated to the city right after Katrina. She decided to form some chamber music projects and put on a […]

Shine On

Many find the most identifiable fall scents, such as cinnamon and pumkin spice, overpowering and distracting. Fear not, tapered candles in your favorite assortment of holders, are a simple and effective way to add cozy warmth and pops of color throughout your space. Greentree Home’s pure beeswax options are available in a variety of shades […]

Bridge House/Grace House Women of Substance Luncheon

The Women of Substance Luncheon presented by Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust was a welcome reminder of how community support is important for a person’s road to recovery. Held May 19 at the Audubon Tea Room, the focus was honoring women and men who support the organization and whose actions made them role models for […]

Historic BK House & Gardens Dining by Design

“The oldest form of theater is the dinner table,” said actor Michael J. Fox. Though Fox may not have been at Historic BK House & Gardens Dining by Design, the designers and creatives who put together the elegant, sophisticated, over-the-top tablescapes for the event understood the assignment. The party on May 21 was co-chaired by […]

Arts Calendar: October

4 Marigny Opera Ballet Presents: The Kaleidoscope Gala Marigny Opera House, 725 Saint Ferdinand St., 504-948-9998, marignyoperaballet.org 5 Prokofiev and Price Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, The Orpheum Theater, lpomusic.com 5 – 22 Let the Right One In Le Petit Théâtre, 616 St. Peter St., 504-522-2081, lepetittheatre.com 7 Janelle Monae: The Age of Pleasure The Orpheum Theater, […]

Trick-or-chic

October is best seen through orange-colored glasses. A pair of Cruz frames from DIFF Eyewear, with a classic aviator vibe and mirrored lenses, complement every face shape and give a seasonal upgrade to your signature style. Lucy Rose, 600 Metairie Rd., 504-218-7368; 3318 Magazine St., 895-0444, shoplucyrose.com. Make happy hour haunted with a collection of […]

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Opus Ball

The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Opus Ball at the Orpheum Theater was a musical celebration of people and place. The party on May 20 commemorated two people who have long been identified with the LPO: Music Director and Principal Conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto and philanthropist Adelaide Wisdom Benjamin. Benjamin is a longtime supporter of the arts, […]

Shop Talk

There is nothing better than finding the perfect gift for someone important to you. An item that somehow, without words, conveys “I understand and appreciate you.” It’s a priceless feat not easily accomplished, but always worth the effort. Finding a great gift shop is paramount to your success and we are lucky in New Orleans […]

Cancer Crusaders Seersucker & Sass Gala

It may have been a few days before the “official” start of seersucker season (traditionally Memorial Day to Labor Day), but that didn’t stop the Cancer Crusaders from having its Seersucker & Sass Gala on May 20 at Chateau Golf and Country Club. The seersucker theme was embraced in the invitation, decor and by partygoers […]

NAMI New Orleans Raising Hope

The National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) hosted its inaugural Raising Hope, a benefit held May 20 at the home Lisa and Trip Ludwig. NAMI helps people with mental illness and their loved ones through support, education, advocacy and psychosocial services.  The event celebrated the late Anne Ford Heard and the Hon. Calvin Johnson. A […]

Cozying Up to Good Design

Give Marian DeMeyers a cozy space and she’ll feel right at home. “I like moody colors, moody artwork… I love doing a cozy study or library or den.” DeMeyers traces that attraction back to a deep red library in her parents’ home, a nostalgic image that still conjures comfort. Though, of course, she’ll do bright, […]

Halloween Fun For All Ages

New Orleans City Park has Halloween fun for all ages in October! Ghosts in the Oaks, Oct. 19-22, is family-friendly event with a pumpkin patch, arts and crafts, as well as trick-or-treating through Storyland. The adults-only Beers and Boos, Oct. 27-28, is a beer-tastic celebration, with the VIP ticket offering full open bar, seating and […]

Dr. Holly MacKenna

Specializing in Integrative Medicine and Psychiatry, Dr. Holly MacKenna is a dual board-certified physician with over 20 years of traditional healthcare experience. She holds additional certifications in Helms auricular acupuncture and Reiki. Dr. MacKenna embraces a patient- and provider-centered approach at her membership-based integrative psychiatry private practice. As a national expert in the integrative medicine […]

Leah Jacob, MD

Among Tulane Dermatology’s outstanding group of board-certified dermatologists is Dr. Leah G. Jacob. Originally drawn to dermatology due to the wide variety of patients the specialty cares for, Dr. Jacob treats cases as mild as acne in teenagers and as serious as full-body psoriasis and cutaneous lymphomas. Dr. Jacob attended medical school at Louisiana State […]

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