As a new mom I remember my first son’s pediatrician stressing the importance of him having adequate “Tummy Time.” As a reminder the phrase, “Back to Sleep and Tummy to Play” was ingrained in my head. I tried to set aside time each day for tummy time but he didn’t seem to enjoy it. So […]
Archives for September 2011
Afternoon Tea at the Windsor Court & “Time-Out” Tea for Moms
Recently, I had the opportunity to enjoy the New Orleans tradition of afternoon tea at Le Salon, in the Windsor Court Hotel. It was a delightful experience and a wonderful way to celebrate any occasion or enjoy an afternoon with girlfriends. Even though my mom’s family lineage is majority English, including a King of England […]
Wordless Wednesday 9/27/11
Last week, myself and two other bloggers had the unique opportunity to interview New Orleans’s own Chef John Besh! He is a true New Orleanian and made everyone feel truly welcome. I look forward to posting more about Chef Besh and how in coordination with Zatarain’s he’s bringing the flavor of New Orleans across […]
Designer Knitwear from Scarlett+Atticus
In the world of fashion, the popularity of knitwear continues to rise, but it is difficult to find high-quality, individual pieces that aren’t mass produced from a machine. When I think of knitwear, I think of an art form. As a child, I would watch my grandmother for hours and hours knitting the next grandchild-to-be […]
UPrinting.com Customizable Stickers {Giveaway}
Last weekend I had the opportunity to attend the 2011 International Food Blogging Conference in New Orleans. It was my first blogging conference and I look forward to attending more in the future. Not only did I eat delicious meals prepared by some of New Orleans’s most prestigious chefs but I also learned about marketing […]