STOP + STARE

It has been raining everyday this week. It's has been a typical New Orleans summer for  sure, BUT on the flip side yesterday walking around the quarter in a slight drizzle was calming + quite. The French Quarter will never stop inspiring me + making me stop + stare in awe. It's one of those mystical magical places that ceases to be stale in my eyes. Happy Friday {phew we made it}. Have a wonderful weekend!

All photographs are taken with an iphone 5s + VSCOcam app. All work is Copyright ©2014 Logan Ledford.

NEVER ENDING CITY

Just love this city that I live in {can't get enough of it}. I'm so very thankful that new things intrigue me here everyday {definitely gives my attention span a run for it's money, I have a short one}. The Cathedral is always beautiful + inspiring. New Orleans, the never ending city. Happy Monday!

All photographs are taken with an iphone 5s + VSCOcam app. All work is Copyright ©2014 Logan Ledford.

LONG DAYS OF SUNLIGHT

It's summer {wait let me check, yep it's definitely summer} warm with pearls of sweat. There is nothing like a New Orleans summer {anything can happen + you go with it}. Music, late nights, slightly warm red wine, dancing, bike rides, afternoon rains, long days of sunlight {I very much enjoy it}. Cheers to Tuesday!

All photographs are taken with an iphone 5s + VSCOcam app. All work is Copyright ©2014 Logan Ledford.

LUNCH SPOT

I always love when we go to lunch here. It's a little dark, a little mod, + the perfect size. If you want a salad BINGO they have it + if you want an amazing burger with duck fat fries BINGO they got it. It's a small restaurant + bar located on Capdeville St. behind the court houses + it's called {yes, you guessed it} Capdeville. They describe themselves as "an American interpretation of a British social house" which I would have to agree. Anyway, great CBD lunch spot, everyone from my office enjoys it, so go check it out. Yay, it's Thursday + almost Friday {everybody say Yeaaaa}.

All photographs are taken with an iphone 5s + VSCOcam app. All work is Copyright ©2014 Logan Ledford.

BLACK + BLUE

One of my favorite things about the summer are the plethora of local ripe berries. In my fridge right now I have Blackberries + Blueberries {yay}! I love love {love} berries. As a child blueberry picking was something we did every summer + I thoroughly enjoyed it {I probably ate them instead of filling my bucket}. These beautiful dark plump berries are from the Hollygrove Farmer's Market. They were included in the box of produce I bought for $25 along with  Red Potatoes, Basil, Lady Cream Peas, Sweet Banana Peppers, Heirloom Tomatoes, Creole Tomatoes, Golden Zucchini, Butternut Squash, + Cucumbers. I adore this farmer's market, the produce box every week + weekend consists of local seasonal produce. They always list the location + farm where the produce is from + have lots of other items such as coffee, cheese, tofu, + meat to name a few. BUT if you haven't been GO {it's wonderful}. They also are open till 7pm on weekdays {which is amazing since I work downtown till 5:30pm}. So if you haven't figured it out, I highly recommend it. Happy Hump Day! 

All photographs are taken with an iphone 5s + VSCOcam app. All work is Copyright ©2014 Logan Ledford.

ALWAYS A GOOD TIME

Just a little Free Friday at Tipitina's this weekend {always a good time}. Happy Monday!

All photographs are taken with an iphone 5s + VSCOcam app. All work is Copyright ©2014 Logan Ledford.

THE WEATHER OUTSIDE IS FRIDAY

At the beach? Or in New Orleans? I'll let you decide {regardless it is definitely summer + very warm}. What I do know is that it is FRIDAY {TGIF + thank the Lord}! It also looks beautiful outside. Have a wonderful weekend!

All photographs are taken with an iphone 5s + VSCOcam app. All work is Copyright ©2014 Logan Ledford.

BOXWOOD + PALE PINK

The different colored houses + buildings in New Orleans are never ending. I am always intrigued by the color of a wall in combination with a landscape element. I love this modern planter + simple boxwood plant against the pale pink wall. Here is a similar planter from All Modern. They also have a great variety of planters + outdoor furniture to create a clean + modern outdoor space.

Yesterday I was delighted to join a #summerpartychat on Twitter with Domino Magazine + Huffington Post Home + Ballard Designs. We got to discuss ideas with other bloggers + modern decor companies alike. Check out the discussion thread for some fun summer entertaining recipes + decor concepts!

Happy Thursday!

All photographs are taken with an iphone 5s + VSCOcam app. All work is Copyright ©2014 Logan Ledford.

RIVER + SHOES

Love walking along the river in New Orleans. It's warm + smells like rain. You can't quite get to the edge due to the rocks holding the bank in tact. BUT you can stand on the wooden beams that line the walkway. You look out + then down at what lays around your feet, I don't mind the bits of trash {the blue bag is vibrant + pops out}. Next, I look at my sandals, I love these sandals {can't take a picture like this + not talk about your shoes}. Gap the past 2 years has come out with a great line of sandals {simple, clean, sophisticated}. These are from last years collection, I wear them with everything. This summer they have quite a few pairs I just might need for my closet, my favs 1 // 2 // 3 . TGIF + rain rain go away!

All photographs are taken with an iphone 5s + VSCOcam app. All work is Copyright ©2014 Logan Ledford.

EYE SEE OYSTERS

This weekend was calm + quiet {BUT so nice + needed}. I caught up on some painting + painted some more oyster eyes. Happy Monday!

All photographs are taken with an iphone 5s + VSCOcam app. All work is Copyright ©2014 Logan Ledford.

NEW ORLEANS SUMMER

New Orleans summer {phew} it's a warm one, BUT I do love it. One summer accessory everyone here is in need of is a good hat. I've been looking around + I'm ready to change it up from my straw Fedora. I've landed on a wide brim straw hat from Nola Couture. It's simple + pretty + gets the job done {along with a silk sash}. So check them out {+ protect your head from our southern sun}. Happy Hump Day!

Don't forget that Anders Osborne is playing tonight at Wednesday at the Square at 5pm! 

PROUD + HAPPY

The weekend + wedding was a total success {+ a blast, of course}. The rain made no dent in our festivities {if anything it made it a little more exciting}. My friends were beautiful + I'm extremely proud + happy for them! Yay for weddings! Happy Monday!

All photographs are taken with an iphone 5s + VSCOcam app.

FESTIVITIES COMMENCE

One of my best friends is getting married tomorrow, festivities commence tonight {in true New Orleans style}! So very excited for Sarah & Andy {couldn't ask for better friends, love y'all}. Everyone have a wonderful weekend!

THE FLY

Such a nice Memorial Day weekend. The weather was perfect. I spent a day at The Fly with some friends, threw a football around, drank some beer, took a nap {such a relaxing day}. The Fly is a park area on the river by the Audubon Zoo. Back to real life {blah}. Happy Tuesday!

All photographs are taken with an iphone 5s + VSCOcam app.

A CLOSE

Jazz Fest came to a close this weekend {sad}. The music was so much fun {as always, can't go wrong}. Walking out of the festival this is the view across Bayou St. John {perfect timing} it was warm + serene. Back to the real world now, I guess. Happy Monday!

All photographs are taken with an iphone 5s + VSCOcam app.

BLOOMS IN WHITE

All the Jasmine is in bloom + is absolutely beautiful {I'm in awe}. I took this picture on my walk home yesterday on Prytania St. The way the blooms wrap the column so delicately reminds me of lace. The Garden District in New Orleans is covered head to toe in Jasmine, an overflow of white {like a debutante ball}. The weather too today is so nice, if you have anytime at all go walk around the Garden District. Happy Hump Day!

For more beautiful gardens follow my garden pin board here.

All photographs are taken with an iphone 5s + VSCOcam app.

FLAGS AWAY

This weekend was wonderful at Jazz Fest {I survived all 3 days somehow}. My 2 favorites were Avett Brothers + Rodriguez. Other Jazz Fest favorites of mine are the flags, Crawfish Bread, people watching, laying in the grass, + being with my friends {all in all it was perfect}. Looking forward to next weekend {round 2}! Happy Monday!

All photographs are taken with an iphone 5s + VSCOcam app.

THE QUARTER

This weekend was another whirlwind {isn't it always}. Friday, friends of mine + I went to French Quarter Festival + then in grand tourist style went + had oysters at Bourbon House on Iberville + ended late wandering in the Quarter. The night was wonderful. The French Quarter is always fun {sometimes you get lost in it} + I always go somewhere I have never been. Next big push is Easter! Happy Monday.

All photographs are taken with an iphone 5s + VSCOcam app.

LOVELY JUST LOVELY

Today is just singing. These are the clouds outside my office window + they are lovely, just lovely. They are slowly drifting through the sky following the river. Clouds are a wondrous magical thing {they sometimes speak to you, or maybe I'm just a little crazy, either way}. It is Friday {thank the Lord} + this weekend is French Quarter Fest in New Orleans. Every year it has gotten bigger + better. Very much looking forward to enjoying the music + food + friends in town. TGIF + have a wonderful weekend.

All photographs are taken with an iphone 5s + VSCOcam app.

BLUE GRASS

Went + saw Yonder Mountain String Band at House of Blues last night. They put on a great great show {so much fun}. I have a soft spot for blue grass music, I spent a good amount of my childhood summers in North Carolina + was introduced to it while there. TGIF + have a wonderful weekend!

All photographs are taken with an iphone 5s + VSCOcam app.