New orleans patio

Traveling (and gathering with friends) are the two pleasures that I miss the most in these challenging times. No wonder I find myself reminiscing daily about “this garden” or “that…

Inky blue walls and alligator-print carpet appear inside The Chloe hotel in New Orleans, which has been designed by Sara Ruffin Costello.

Gallery owner and artist, Amanda Stone Talley, is celebrating in her spirited hometown, New Orleans, and wrapping her presents in a thrifty but soulful style. For the tiny gifts it's tea paper from Pearl River bound with twine and a twig painted gold. "I just get a small limb, spray it gold, and then break off a little piece for each present." Talley earned her MFA at SCAD, she was a Fighting Squirrel, and for eight years she worked with Gerrie Bremermann. Imagine all the interesting things…

The Costello family abandoned the frenzy of New York City for a slower pace. But life in a storied pink house in the Garden District of New Orleans is its own kind of crazy.

These essential outdoor dining spots range from kid-friendly patios to romantic courtyards.

The great Southern writer died recently, but her love for the holidays, like her life, was over-the-top. Here's how she decorated her home at Christmas.

1) Napoleon House, 500 Chartres St. Thought this was a good image for rooftop or private dining room inspiration

Photos by Sara Essex BradleyWith a combination of Old World and Caribbean influences, French Quarter courtyards embellish New Orleans. Hidden behind brick walls and iron gates, shaded by trees and greenery, complemented by the relaxing sights and sounds of water features, they are ideal places to escape the summer sun. Here are four of our favorites – two public and...