Shots of New Orleans

The checkout of our favorite grocery "Dorginac's" decked out for Mardi Gras

I SO WANT A HOUSE THIS COLOR!

One thing I've always loved about New Orleans is the oak trees.



Creepy or beautiful? I think both.

My grandma headed into Dorignac's grocery.

BOOM. Tastiness.

My mom brought home about 20lbs of spices. I wish I was kidding.

My dad's alma-mater, and where most of my cousins attend.

Lake Ponchitrain is lovley this time of year.

My grandma and brother waiting for the best po'boys you ever ate in your life.

Even though I live in Texas now (and have since I was a child), there will always be a part of me in my hometown. Something about it has always spoken to me. Louisiana is a strange, convoluted, messy place. Louisiana is also a strikingly beautiful, rhythmic, eclectic place. It will always be home.

Stay Fabulous, y'all.
-R

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