New Orleans

Just when I was getting on with my life without New Orleans...

...the new Lonny issue drew me back in.

In particular, I was thrilled to see Sean McCusker's home.  He is the owner of Sylvain's with whom I met on my trip, who shared a Frank Sinatra story over a complimentary drink with my husband.  His

home begins on page 158 and I happen to love the peacock sitting on the mantle as well as the Gracie paper that adorns the walls.

While I'm on the subject, you may already be familiar with the New Orleans based design firm, MMR.  Their work is some of my favorite and truly captures the spirt of The Crescent City.     

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Churros

Who needs beignets when there are churros in the world?  Have you had this sugary, cinnamon treat that is the Spanish version of a donut?  I just polished off one filled with cajeta (similar to dulce de leche) and I can only imagine what it tastes like slightly warm.  The next time I have a gathering, I'm going to get a ton of these from our local Fiesta (Mexican market if you live in Dallas).  I think they'd be so pretty piled high on a large china plate.  Oh gosh...I just snuck back for half of another...I feel a detox coming on.

These heart-shaped ones are too cute.

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Daily Presents

·      "Every day, once a day, give yourself a present. Don't plan it. Don't wait for it. Just let it happen. It could be a new shirt at the men's store, a catnap in your office chair, or two cups of good, hot black coffee." - Twin Peaks quote by Agent Dale Cooper

Chance For Now

Note to self:  buy big galvanized buckets, fill with peonies, and letter them to spell out a message.

As seen in front of the Chance (for now) pop-up shop on Elizabeth Street in New York.

Happy Mothers Day

Sweater, n.: garment worn by child

when its mother is feeling chilly.

~Ambrose Bierce

A mother understands what a child does not say.
- Jewish Proverb

Mothers are all slightly insane. - J. D. Salinger

No. 366  Being intelligent. beautiful, wealthy, talented, witty, or powerful

is meaningless if you are not kind.

- Prudent Advice, Lessons For Any Baby Daughter

by Jaime Morrison Curtis

No. 231 Come Home

Don't stay away from home too long, if only because my heart

breaks a little every time we spend apart.

H A P P Y M O T H E R S D A Y!!  xo

Happy Birthday

Happy 3rd Birthday to my sweet Stella Bella. 

It seems like just yesterday that you were born.

You brought us so much love and laughter.

And "lobster rolls"... 

Then you turned 1...

Then 2...

And look at you now. 

Ready to move into your own apartment if only we'd let you.

I love your curious little face,

your smooshy face,

your worried face,

your wonderment face,

your princess face,

your first kiss face,

your binky face,

and even your uh-oh, busted! face...

Three amazing years.  My, how they've flown.

I love you to pieces my little mieces.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Seaside Colors

I love the colors in these photos by Pizitz Home, the serene home store in Seaside, FL.