I have no idea where he gets his sense of humor. Oh wait, I seem to remember his dad “holding” up the Leaning Tower of Pisa among other classic shots. When Dinosaurs Attack. When Dinosaurs Attack We took the train from Kelly’s house in New Hyde Park (on Long Island) and then jumped on the subway to head to the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Can anyone guess by this great mosaic where we got off? All of the die-hard New Yorkers I am sure are yelling out “The American Museum of Natural ... View the Post

A truly beautiful store located in New Orleans is Antiques De Provence on Royal Street in the French Quarter.  Antiques De Provence It is set in a wonderful brick home complete with lovely lanterns and shutters in the palest tones of French Blue. The beautiful olive jars are from the 17th through the 19th century. The interior features fantastic plastered walls and a spectacular staircase. I wasn’t sure what to look at first~ the beautiful fanlight over the doorway, ... View the Post

A delicious visit to Sucré. Don’t you wish there was a “taste” button on your computer screen? Sucré When I began planning my travels to New Orleans I knew that I would not be leaving without a visit to Sucré, the famed bakery that has been featured in countless magazines, travel guides, and news stories. I adored the pale mint walls. Chef Hanna was born in Nigeria and attended boarding school in England. Upon moving to the Detroit area to study architecture, he instead fell into ... View the Post

When I began planning my trip to New Orleans at the top of my “must see” list was perch. on Magazine Street. Joni said that I had to visit with the wonderfully effervescent Valorie Hart. Valorie works at this amazing store which I had already read about previously via Velvet and Linen, Willow Decor and many others who have philosophically waxed of its wonders. Indeed the building that houses perch. had me at “Hello”. Perch Yourself in New Orleans. Perch Yourself in New Orleans Having begun ... View the Post