I don’t remember a time when I’ve yearned for spring quite like these past few months. I’ve lived in New York, the Carolina mountains, and other colder climates. The return of a crisp fall on through the holidays is usually my favorite time of year, but this season’s drastically fluctuating temperatures left me dreaming of sustained warmth, sunshine, blooming gardens and birds chirping. When I read that Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow I nearly jumped out of my seat.
This issue is full of seasonal inspiration, from petal-pushing floral fashion to gardening accessories for the green thumb. We are continually enthralled by the natural beauty of New Orleans, and you’ll want to look to our Arts Calendar and Around Town pages for a multitude of local events that embrace this delightful period between the winter doldrums and summer swelter.
Lovingly coined PROJECT1834, Sherry Shirah’s beautiful redesign of a historic Creole townhouse in the French Quarter is something to behold. It’s a charming story told by Amy Gabriel that captures the spirit of truly appreciating a New Orleans home. Talk about a nod to the coming season. Just picture those French doors opened up on a lovely spring afternoon, fragrant breeze wafting throughout, wine in hand and friends gathered together.
In another celebration of the natural world, we feature gifted artist Nathalie Simon in this month’s Design column. Nathalie’s richly textured clay vessels are uniquely beautiful and quite special.
We are thrilled to celebrate Dress for Success New Orleans’ 25th anniversary on our cover. The annual SUSCO Styled for Success Luncheon on March 15 honors the organization’s years of work empowering women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and development tools to thrive.
Cheers to a colorful and happy March!
