Slurping wetly and noisily at the nourishment that is New Orleans
If I had lots of extra cash and experience restoring homes, I would love to buy this house on Atlantic Avenue in Algiers and bring it back to its former glory. Not only is it on a lot twice as large as the properties that surround it, it has all […]
Wallowing in my poverty-stricken misery, I thought a listicle of homes I could never-ever attain would serve as appropriate torture for committing a few oh-so deadly sins; specifically lust, greed and envy. Though I cannot fathom how it would feel to be filthy, stinking rich, I sure know what I […]
Depression has set in and I can’t avoid it. Unless I suddenly write a bestselling novel, win the lotto or have a rich relative die and leave me a fat inheritance, there is no way in hell I’ll ever be able to afford a house in New Orleans. Regardless of […]
My boyfriend John won’t even entertain the idea of buying a condo. When I find a cute half double or a cool apartment in an old home spilling over with character and history, John will completely write it off if there’s a mere mention of the “c” word. But, I […]
Have you ever experienced love at first sight? I have, and I can’t stop thinking about it. Yes, I am head-over-heels in love with an object. More specifically, I am in love with a house. This IS my house. This is what I picture when I dream about the perfect […]
In case you didn’t notice from other posts, I really love my neighborhood. Although my current digs leave something to be desired (washer & dryer, lack of mold, light etc.), the ‘hood in which it resides makes it worthwhile. So, in that vein, I’ve been searching the Riverbend for a […]
“Sing hey! for the bath at close of day that washes the weary mud away!” -J.R.R. TolkienSubmerging most of one’s body in a tub filled with water hot enough to to make you sigh audibly is easily one of the best things life has to offer. I know there are […]
Talk about dangling the carrot … right around the corner from my current residence, I’ve discovered a home, that I’ve admired on many occasion, that is up for sale. I can’t tell you how many times I have walked past this house, dreaming it was mine all mine. Also, there’s […]
I always feel a little forlorn when I see a classic New Orleans home in a sad state of repair. Peeling paint, trailing ivy tearing up the siding, rusting wrought-iron … all signs that either the homeowner couldn’t afford to maintain the property or just didn’t care. Sometimes, like with […]
If you’re going to dream, might as well dream big, right? Or perhaps in this case, dream small. Before I confuse myself, and you, let me explain. While browsing my weekly torture (read: real estate) sites, I discovered this reclusive, little cottage in Mid-City. Currently owned by famous artist Mario […]
Because I simply can’t help myself, I was browsing available real estate listings again. Regardless of my apparent lack of income, I still can’t rip the hope from my heart that one day, before I die, I will enjoy a gorgeous, New Orleans home of my own. This week’s bout […]
I can’t think of a better time to dream, and dream big. Tis the season for me to wish on a star, cross my fingers and toes, and keep throwing spilled salt over my shoulder because who knows? Santa may still want to treat me to something truly fabulous. So […]
In my seemingly never-ending quest for a house, one specific consideration I have not mentioned a whole lot is a decent backyard. Not only do I want to plant herbs and vegetables in a small garden of my very own, I have a dog. He is an extremely cute and […]