New Orleans is one of the most special cities in the world, and I don’t say that because I’m from here. To many, it’s a dream, a haven, a safe space, and home. While New Orleans is located in Louisiana, we often say that New Orleans is not Louisiana, nor is Louisiana New Orleans. It is its own unique place, …
What to Wear in New Orleans
New Orleans, my hometown. Fashion, one of my favorite topics. I’m so excited to combine the two in this blog for you and help you dress in ways that allow you to enjoy New Orleans the most. Growing up here, I never realized what a destination it was. The way we are raised here is very unique to how other …
Authentic New Orleans Experiences: My Favorite Things to Do as a Local
Help Fund My Adventures and Get Yourself Something Nice Made by Me!Having lived most of my life in New Orleans, I would consider myself somewhat of an expert on my city. When I went into real estate in 2011, it became even more so because I got to know many parts of the city that I would have likely never …
The Best Coffee Shops in New Orleans
Buy Handcrafted Notecards from Me and Help Fund My TravelsHanging out in coffee shops has been a pastime of mine that I have adopted since college. It’s always been near and dear to me, as I used to run into people I knew, friends, and even crushes. Coffee shops have always been a great place to change it up, get …
A Local’s Opinion of the Best Bars in New Orleans
Help Fund My Adventures and Get Yourself Something Nice Made by Me! I’m one person, but I’ve got my own opinions on the best bars in New Orleans, so I’ll share them. Boldly declaring the best bars in New Orleans is not exactly what I’m doing here, but they will be the ones I favor because of my personal taste. …
Free Things to Do in New Orleans: From a Local
Help Fund My Adventures and Get Yourself Something Nice Made by Me! Whether you live in New Orleans or are visiting, it’s nice to not have to shell out oodles of money all the time. While there are many, many worthy things to pay for, I want to help you save some of that hard-earned money. Hence, I’m giving you …
How to Experience Mardi Gras Like a Local
Purchase Notecards I Make and Help Fund My Adventures! Mardi Gras is one of those experiences that people should do at least once in their lives. It’s one of the most spirited events I have ever been to, and I’m lucky enough to have done it for decades of my life. Because of that, I am well-versed in how to …
Denim Outfit Ideas: How I Wear My Favorite Material
Denim Outfit Ideas Denim. It’s by far my favorite material to wear. Whether it’s a skirt, shirt, dress, or jumpsuit, I am all in. From its inception as work material only in the 1800s to making its way onto the fashion scene in the 1950s, denim has come a long way. For me, I’ve worn denim since I can remember. …
Shopping in New Orleans: Previously Owned Apparel
Living a more sustainable lifestyle appeals to me, and the older I get, the more important it is. Sure, we can have anything at our fingertips brand new these days, but do we really need it all? The answer, I have found, is no. I did a self-experiment by going on a buying freeze. Over the years, I’ve used buying …
Best Walkable Neighborhoods in New Orleans
New Orleans is generally an easy city to get around in without a car. There are streetcars, pedicabs, buses, and then there are your legs that can carry you from one place to the next. With so many desirable sights to see, I highly recommend hoofing it through the neighborhoods, though some more than others. Even if you’ve walked an …
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