Picnics & Pastis • Summertime Is Here

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Most definitely my new summer libation. Pastis. Truly delicious if you are a fan of anise or absinthe + light, crisp, bubbly concoctions which dance on your tongue. Salut! 

Image via dhaleb.com

A a photo taken by Gwen for a little get together I like to call "Ladies who lunch but not a socialite in the bunch, lunch"

Fresh baked bread, olive tapenade, crisp linen, brie and apples, fried chicken, honeysuckle and pastis. The sights, scents and tastes of a South Louisiana summer –– and what a summer it's crafting itself to become! 

Happy Memorial Day, everyone! 

xoxo,

Andrea

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The Best Momzie Any Girlie Could Wish For

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Because she's a champ with advice and only only gives it when asked • is the most delicate strong person I know • the most graceful lady I've ever encountered • the cutest and hippest momzie from here to the east coast •  has saved me from being a total butthead on multiple occasions •  put up with my hyperbolic antics • taught me a ton about being kind, generous and genuine • made me drink with my pinky up (even beer!) • has always been my champion • brought me to every festival she could • taught me to dance in an un-whitegirl way • made me work for what I wanted • and the best for last: kept telling me to date "that Ken boy" even when I would reply "No way, mom. We're just friends"

She does a bang-up job as a mother, y'all. I can only hope that one day I can be half the mom she has been to my sister and I. 

 Lady Momzie, my sister Lacey and I.  I'd better look that good at her age! 

Happy Mother's Day to everyone. I hope that your beebee's spoil you all day long! 

xoxo,

Andrea

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So Thrilled To Be Featured On Nico Chic As a Style Gal!

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A few weeks ago, fellow blogger and friend, Nicole Leblanc, asked me to be in her monthly style feature on her hoot of a blog, Nico Chic. Nicole is a busy lady ––  having three munchkins, a thriving business (which happens to be my favorite live music spot, The Blue Moon Saloon and Guesthouse) a husband, a blog, an Etsy store and I'm sure she wears other hats, too. Somehow she manages to find time to stay sane.....I think her fantastic sense of humor helps with that just a teeny bit. 

She, Gwen Aucoin (we really can't get enough of each other, can we?) and I had a photo shoot full of laughs so boisterous that I almost had to re-apply my makeup. 

©Gwen Aucoin Photography

Visit Nicole's blog for the full interview! Be sure to poke around at her other posts as well––her take on the rollercoaster of motherhood is absolutely hilarious and is certain to put a smile on your face and a laugh in your tum. 

Nico Chic

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