The Party Is Over

I thought it was only fitting that I post photos from my stroll around Lafayette Cemetery No.1 to mark the "end" of what was a fanciful weekend in New Orleans. The weekend was full of some of the most wonderful pleasures one can enjoy in life - incessant live music, sunshine, friends, strong cocktails and southern cookin'. New Orleans will continue to have a special place in my heart. It is a city full of tradition, celebration, a rich history, beautiful homes and friendly people that know how to throw a good fête or two.

Lafayette Cemetery (pictured above) is located in New Orleans' Garden District, one of my favorite neighborhoods (the antique shops! the restaurants! the architecture!). It is the oldest municipal, city-operated cemetery in New Orleans and often the landscape for many fictitious characters in movies such as Double Jeopardy, American Horror Story, Dracula and The Witching Hour, just to name a few. Currently, the city is restoring many of the tombs on site.

THE BOSS

I'm off to one of my most favorite places for a few days of boogie & good old-fashioned New Orleans fun with friends. I'm looking forward to especially seeing Bruce Springsteen, Alabama Shakes, The Head and the Heart, Arcade Fire, Trombone Shorty, and more, play at Jazz Fest.  I'm so ready to unplug - bring it, NOLA! C&C will be back up and running next week.

UN WEEK-END

I'm loving this editorial in May's 2014 issue of Vogue Paris  - it is everything I personally want to see in a fashion editorial. The series of photographs evoke emotion, intrigue, romance, the art of an experience, and of course, beautiful clothing. One could take just one solitary photograph and craft a story around it, imagining what each character is thinking, feeling, anticipating, in each landscape. The fashion plays a leading role in such story. My eye is never drawn to fussy fashion photos and these simply fit the bill. The 2014 May Issue of Paris Vogue is officially out today. Be sure to also view this editorial in Vogue Australia this month.

Mark Your Calendar: SF Decorator Showcase

The Decorator Showcase is my favorite annual event in San Francisco. This year, I am particularly excited about the house selected, as I have been mesmorized by the ivy-covered home ever since my first walk in the Pacific Heights neighborhood. Last year, the home sold for $18M making it one of the most expensive (residential) real estate transactions within the year. It should also be mentioned that it sold above asking price. (For those unfamiliar with the San Francisco real estate market, this is more common then you would think). The Decorator Showcase will be open from April 26 - May 26 this year, showcasing the work of over twenty six interior and landscape design firms. The event, open to the public, is a fundraiser for the San Francisco University High School. Last year, the event raised over $622,565 (net).

I reccomend attending the event on a weekend morning or after work. It's a wonderful event to go to with friends who appreciative design, and also makes for a fun pre-dinner date activity.

To learn more and purchase your tickets, visit here.