Bayou St. John Is New Orleans' Other Waterfront (And It Has Better Porches)

When people picture "waterfront" in New Orleans, they usually mean Lakeview or Lake Vista, the two neighborhoods that actually front Lake Pontchartrain. Lakeview rebuilt after the 17th Street Canal levee breach in 2005 into a neighborhood of larger, more upscale homes than what stood there before. L

Stories That Linger: The Myths, Monsters, and Tales of New Orleans

New Orleans is a city built on stories. Some are true. Some may be truer in feeling than in fact. But they're all pretty magical. Something I love most about my work is getting to explore homes that are 100-200+ years old. I always imagine the occupants before, how the home may have looked, and what

Which New Orleans Neighborhood Matches Your Home Personality?

Your Home’s Personality, According to Its Neighborhood Some homes are storytellers. Others are socialites. And a few are serene introverts who bloom behind privacy fences and speak best under string lights. Here in New Orleans, your home’s energy doesn’t stop at the front door. It’s shaped by the ne

Sunlit Strolls: The Most Beautiful Gardens in New Orleans

Yesterday and today have been gifts from the weather gods, haven’t they? That perfect mix of sunshine, gentle breezes, and not-yet-scorching sauna-like humidity. It’s the sweet spot of springtime in New Orleans. Before we tumble headlong into the thick heat of summer, I wanted to highlight some of t