https://www.myneworleans.com Dining, Entertainment, Homes, Lifestyle and all things NOLA Wed, 06 Sep 2023 17:16:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 https://assets.myneworleans.com/2021/10/cropped-favicon-transparent-1-32x32.png https://www.myneworleans.com 32 32 https://www.myneworleans.com/autumn-serenade/ Tue, 05 Sep 2023 21:47:00 +0000 https://www.myneworleans.com/?p=148051 If autumn wasn’t already everyone’s favorite season, my guess is this year it will reach peak popularity. Every year, I’m beyond glad when cooler temperatures prevail, but never more so than after the dog days we’ve just suffered. If you developed seasonal affective disorder from spending too much time in the A/C and not enough […]]]> https://www.myneworleans.com/new-build-of-the-year-2/ Tue, 05 Sep 2023 21:44:47 +0000 https://www.myneworleans.com/?p=148244 Dr. Mohamed Elkersh, a double board-certified pain medicine physician at the Advanced Pain Institute in Covington, has always enjoyed traveling the world. In fact, it was his love of South Louisiana culture that convinced him to move from Los Angeles to Madisonville. When he found a site on the Tchefuncte River, he knew he wanted […]]]> https://www.myneworleans.com/sophisticated-charm/ Tue, 05 Sep 2023 21:44:39 +0000 https://www.myneworleans.com/?p=148303 When a local married couple, who previously lived in the Marigny, found a home more spacious home in a quiet Lakeshore neighborhood, they decided to make a move. The homeowners (he is a physician who also plays bass in a local rock trio, and she is a writer and research producer who works from home) […]]]> https://www.myneworleans.com/best-of-home-winners/ Tue, 05 Sep 2023 21:44:14 +0000 https://www.myneworleans.com/?p=148229 Each year our readers vote by online ballot for their favorite home design industry professionals in New Orleans. The businesses cover the scope of everything homeowners need to make and maintain a beautiful house and home. Your votes have been tallied and we present The 2023 Best of Home winners. Best Architect Albert Architecture Best […]]]> https://www.myneworleans.com/design-masters-michelle-stanard-duhon/ Tue, 05 Sep 2023 18:09:57 +0000 https://www.myneworleans.com/?p=148159 Owner and Preservationist, Southkick | Rolf Preservation Works  If Michelle Stanard Duhon had her way, more people would listen to the needs of old buildings — and the advice of people trained to preserve them. As an owner and preservationist with Southkick | Rolf Preservation Works, Duhon helps clients navigate the complex world of historic […]]]> https://www.myneworleans.com/fall-finds/ Tue, 05 Sep 2023 17:50:29 +0000 https://www.myneworleans.com/?p=148135   With cooler weather comes cuddle season, whether that means curling up with a significant other, a pet or a good book. At the same time, it’s a great idea to add special touches to our homes that provide a sense of warmth. Examples could include candles, plush (or weighted) blankets and especially rugs and […]]]> https://www.myneworleans.com/surface-heat/ Tue, 05 Sep 2023 17:42:25 +0000 https://www.myneworleans.com/?p=148131 Such a hot summer Got us all talking about heat. When it comes to stone, tile and flooring, what’s “hot” continues to evolve. This season, we’re looking at the surfaces of the home and checking with local experts what’s trending and what’s slated for more sizzle. If you’re building a new home or thinking about […]]]> https://www.myneworleans.com/blast-from-the-past/ Tue, 05 Sep 2023 17:38:42 +0000 https://www.myneworleans.com/?p=148098 A 1970s design revival brings on the nostalgic feels Recent design design trends are gearing toward the 1970s, a period known for its warm color schemes, geometric shapes and patterns and natural elements (think velvet and rattan). This resurgence lends to a laid-back and comfortable environment, and we can’t get enough. The Kinnan Bed features […]]]> https://www.myneworleans.com/art-space/ Tue, 05 Sep 2023 17:35:36 +0000 https://www.myneworleans.com/?p=148121 Deck your walls with one of Ansley Givhan’s stunning textile pieces (“Grasshopper” shown here using ink, watercolor and monotype on muslin), and top any surface with a Pearce Williams Squiggle Pot (a ceramic sculpture made from a combination of coiling, pinching and slabs) and you will be delighted each time you pass, available at Sunday […]]]> https://www.myneworleans.com/ladies-who-lunch/ Tue, 05 Sep 2023 17:31:56 +0000 https://www.myneworleans.com/?p=148114 Ti Adelaide Martin and Lally Brennan likely need no introduction if you live in New Orleans. The cousins have been co-proprietors of Commander’s Palace since 1997, as well as community leaders, innovators and champion protectors of New Orleans’ culture. Commander’s Palace sets the bar for service. The landmark restaurant opened in 1893, and has earned […]]]> https://www.myneworleans.com/foxglove/ Tue, 05 Sep 2023 17:28:34 +0000 https://www.myneworleans.com/?p=148110 Appearance Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) starts as a tight rosette of coarse leaves that remains low and close to the ground. In the second year, an upright flower stem with small leaves emerges from the center of the clump. The spikes grow 3 to 4 feet tall with 20 to 80 individual bell-shaped flowers ranging in […]]]> https://www.myneworleans.com/fan-favorite/ Tue, 05 Sep 2023 17:26:27 +0000 https://www.myneworleans.com/?p=148092 Spoonbread Yields approx. 15 servings  9 eggs 1 ½ cups sour cream 1 tbsp baking powder 1 cup sugar 4 14-ounce cans cream corn 1 box Jiffy brand cornbread mix 1 pound butter  1. Melt butter. 2. Place melted butter in a mixing bowl, add eggs, sour cream, baking powder and sugar. Mix on medium […]]]>