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How do you approach Lent?
A “romantic” weeknight with kids
5 things I’m planning to do over the break
Holiday Milk Punch • 2 cups milk • 2 cups half-and-half • 1 cup brandy or bourbon • ½ cup sifted powdered sugar • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract • Crushed ice • Freshly grated nutmeg (make sure to grate…
Everyone loves a holiday party. The merriment and joy, the love and laughter, coordinating with the caterer and making sure your gluten free appetizer is also vegan…wait. We all know that hosting a holiday party can be an overwhelming experience,…
Celebrating Our Similarities and Differences
Searching for the truth
John Magill is a historian and former curator for The Historic New Orleans Collection. He takes us back in time to Christmas in New Orleans in 1718. According to Magill, the 18th century holiday was quite different from our modern…
Bob Johnson is General Manager for the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. In this podcast, Johnson took a few minutes to talk about NOLA ChristmasFest at the Convention Center. When I inquired about the origins of the Fest,…
And Why I’m Now Trying to Look Forward to Christmas
Carter Fayard’s magical Christmas party
New Year’s Eve from prep to party
Jewelry
New Orleans-style tempting teas and more
I usually use this space to talk about the amazing features we have in this issue (Our 2016 Activists and a guide to New Year’s Eve!), or my thoughts on this month of the year (In my opinion, it really…
Change up your holiday entertaining with a fun and festive dessert party
Juli and Stewart Juneau’s Christmas at home
Art and Eyes (504) 891-4494 One of a kind swing coat by Starr Hagenbring Boudreaux's Jewelers (504) 831-2602 Boudreaux’s Signature Oval Emerald and Diamond Cluster Earrings in 14K White…
December
A Guide to Self-Care
Chef Tariq Hanna shares his Holiday Pumpkin Cheesecake
Holiday Fashion Accessories
Avoid clichés when planning a holiday-themed wedding
The New Orleans Connection
In America we love Halloween. But in New Orleans, as soon as one even thinks October might be near, it’s like … IN YOUR FACE. Within the past few years, it’s been all about the pumpkin spice. And even…
In the summer issue of New Orleans Bride Magazine, contributing travel editor Becca Hensley gifted readers with the perfect honeymoon spots for each month. In December, Hensley whisked us away to Beaver Creek Colorado; we went to Bali in November; and most recently we highlighted…
Four things on my summer bucket list
We are now into the season when it is proper for local men to wear suits of seersucker or white linen. The time of year reminds me of an idea from a man who once stopped by for a visit:…
The Challenge Met
Dana Beuhler is a sculptor, painter, and scenic artist. Anyone who has ever enjoyed a Mardi Gras parade has appreciated Beuhler’s vibrant art pieces; she creates the colorful larger-than-life flowers and other fantastic creations that bring Mardi Gras floats to…