It's Our Birthday Get Busy

What? You Thought We Were in Our Forties

Actually, We are only 1 year old. On March 11, We are celebrating our First Birthday at Le Boulevard Marketplace. It seems like yesterday when Marque Ann and I huddled together and decided that this would be our next adventure.
We have survived hurricanes together, we have visited Sedona together, we have danced in the French Quarter with strange men together (No, I am not sharing that story, let your imagination run wild).
Then our friend Ann joined us and it became the 3 Musketeers.

So what better way to celebrate than to throw a party with all our friends at Le Boulevard Marketplace. The other day I walked around and looked on with amazement at all the wonderful vendors who have been drawn to Le Boulevard Marketplace.

When you think about it, it really is a miracle that a ugly K & B building has been transformed into a wonderland of local talent with artists, handmade jewelry, furniture, antiques, pottery, lamps, handmade candles, draperies and the list goes on and on.

The adventure will continue on Thursday night with champagne and yummy food made by someone else ( yes, I hear the sigh of relief).
In our boutique, there will special prices on all the jewelry...50% off. Don't tell my husband, I like him to think that I always make a profit. There are some wonderful glass art pieces by Paulette Lizano, that I know you will want to buy to add to your collection.

So mark the date, Thursday, March 11 6-9PM and come visit, Marque Ann and I may show you some of our dance moves.

God and The Who Dat Nation

The city has gone wild with the Saints in the Superbowl..Somone sent this to me today and I thought it was so funny that I would share it with you.

Peyton Manning, after living a full life, died and went to heaven. When he got to heaven, God was showing him around. They came to a modest little house with a faded Colts flag in the window..

"This house is yours for eternity, Peyton," said God. "This is very special; not everyone gets a house up here."

Peyton felt special, indeed, and walked up to his house. On his way up the porch, he noticed another house just around the corner.

It was a 3-story mansion with a black and gold sidewalk, a 50-foot tall flagpole with an enormous Saints logo flag, and in every window, a New Orleans Saints towel.


Peyton looked at God and said "God, I'm not trying to be ungrateful, but I have a question. I was an all-pro QB, I hold many NFL records, and I even went to the Hall of Fame."

God said "So what's your point, Peyton?"
"Well, why does Drew Brees get a better house than me?"

God chuckled and said "Peyton, that's not Drew's house, it's mine."

Ragin' Daisy and The Absinthe Green Fairy

It's Mardi Gras time in New Orleans and I need a new costume that makes me look glamorous without showing too much skin. I am not 25 anymore, but I'm not 90 either. There is only one place for me to go and that is Ragin Daisy.

Ragin Daisy is owned by my friend Pat and her sister. Pat is the most lovable person you will ever want to meet. As I set off for the store in the pouring down rain. It's not just raining.... it's raining like the rain thinks its' Katrina's Sister.

I arrive wet, kinda looking like a large drowned muskrat...yet, once inside the store...I forget about being wet and focus in on all the choices of attire that I can pick from for my costume.

Pat suggests that I go as the Absinthe Green Fairy. I was clueless about the decadence associated with Absinthe until I got home and googled it

Oh baby, Oh baby....Who knew
And I'm going as it's Fairy Representative. It's a tough job, but someone has to do it and it might as well be me.

Legend has it that if you drink enough of the alcohol made from the wormwood plant and anise called Absinthe you will see the Green Fairy.

Ok then, I'm game. So along with the strapless green crinoline (too too) dress, I buy some sexy fishnet hose and a head band with a green sparkly on it for my hair.

I can't even remember the last time that I wore fishnet hose, but I do remember how much fun I had when I wore them. That, my friends is another story that I will not share with you

I can hardly wait to be nasty in a nice sort of way.

But that's not all that you will find in the store.

This store is full of kitch and glamour, rhinestones that make our inner Glam Girl sing. They have more than just clothes. They have all kinds of decorative stuff, jewelry, funky sunglasses.....I mean if it's cool it's there.

And if you can't decide.....just ask Pat to help you find the perfect whatever to add to your wardrobe.

Ragin Daisy is located at 901 Chartres Street and is open Monday-Sunday 12-6. Phone 504-544-5482

Who Dat Nation Rally on Friday

Our City has gone to the Who Dat Nation and to celebrate, this Friday morning Good Morning America is joining us to celebrate this passage with a huge party in front of St Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square.

Thats right, Good Morning America is coming all the way from New York City to broadcast their show live and we need to pack the square with the Who Dat Nation wearing Saints finery to send a message to the entire universe that New Orleans is behind the Saints.

Tell all your friends to come and join the party. Shoot... its not like we get to go to the Super Bowl every season. We are Super Bowl virgins. And isn't it fitting that we will be in front of St Louis Cathedral.

Let the Party Begin!

Freret Farmers Market

Are you tired of playing Farmville and you want to experience the real thing? Well, then this is your lucky day. Come experience the Farmers Market at Freret Street and Napoleon Avenue. It is being held this Saturday from 12-5.

You will find over 80 vendors with fresh produce, great food and free music.

Everything thing at the Market is produced locally. So you can get your YUM on! While you are there you can adopt a pet, meet the Gals from Big Easy Rollergirls and listen to some local music from The Tin Men, Some Like It HOt and Debauche.

If you live in Orleans Parish be sure to vote before you go. I can't tell you who to vote for...thats between you and your favorite candidate.

If you need more information call 504-638-2589.

Blue Dog and Drew Brees

Southern Food and Beverage Museum is celebrating the work of Cajun artist, George Rodrigue with a twist. George Rodrique donated a Blue Dog and Drew Brees print and you can bid on it. Now this doesn't happen everyday...only when The Saints go to the SuperBowl.

The auction ends at high noon on Superbowl Sunday, February 7, so you can still catch your plane to Miami and make the game.

The silkscreen print is 32 x 19 and is autographed by George Rodrigue.

Starting Bid: $525. To bid just click on this link: SoFAB

Filthy Rich New Orleans

This a picture of my friend Beth. She is the owner of Filthy Rich of New Orlelans. It is a store that allows you to experience the Red Carpet treatment without going to Hollywood.

Filthy Rich is located a few steps away from my office at WHERE Magazine on Chartres Street in the French Quarter. Inside this pink and pink striped store ( 2 shades of pink) are world famous celebrity jewelry collections with The Hollywood Collection, Jacqueline Kennedy Collection, Museum Collection (including a Smithsonian line and Salvador Dali line) and a Contemporary Collection inspired by today's celebrities.

I remember when they were redoing the space. I peeked into the windows and marveled when I saw the bold and bright pink strips being painted in the walls. And then when Beth added the video screen to watch old movies, I knew I would love this store.

Beth is not your ordinary shop owner. By day she is a shop owner, by night she is a ref called Saint No Lady for the Big Easy Roller Girls, an all female roller derby team.
I never had an appreciation for Roller Derby until I watched Whip It, directed by Drew Barrymore. I keep thinking that it would be something fun for me to undertake minus the tattos and pink hair.

It would also be great exercise. Who am I kidding ...it's all about the glory of the win. I am still thinking about that possibility.

So go visit Beth and get your glam on. Her shop is located at 330 Chartres Street, call for store hours 504-522-0540. Oh did I mention that she is having a sale just in time for The SuperBowl and Mardi Gras. Jewelry for all my friends.