Hi, I’m Carla.
I try to pay attention. I'm always learning something new. I get excited about little things. I live in an interesting place. Here's where I share my musings. Glad you've stopped by!-
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Category Archives: Fantabulous Fridays
Fantabulous Fridays: Beach camping!
This is where I am. Until Monday. I haven’t been there (Horn Island, MS) in two years, because last year’s trip was cancelled due to very rough seas. But the weather looks good this year! I had high hopes of … Continue reading
Posted in Fantabulous Fridays, NOLA nature
Tagged Horn Island, Horn Island camping, nature, postaday2011
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Fantabulous Fridays: LUSH
It’s taken me a while, but I finally discovered LUSH. I am dangerously in like with many of their products, especially the bubble bars pictured here and the bath bombs. And the massage bars. I did a bit of holiday … Continue reading
Posted in Fantabulous Fridays
Tagged baths, French Quarter, LUSH, New Orleans, postaday2011, soap
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Fantabulous Fridays – come join my book club!
Martha Beck has a new book coming out on December 27, called Finding Your Way in a Wild New World. And how cool is it that she has the word “Wild” in the title? I’m going to host a virtual … Continue reading
Fantabulous Fridays part II: Murmuration
Here’s a little lagniappe post (lagniappe means something extra in Louisianese or Cajun or something) just in case you missed this video that’s gone viral. It is so worth a click. As I watch the much smaller flocks of sparrows, … Continue reading
Posted in Fantabulous Fridays
Tagged Liberty Smith, murmuration, nature, postaday2011, Sophie WIndsor Clive, starlings
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Fantabulous Fridays part I: Cocktails!
New Orleans is a city of cocktails. We even have a cocktail festival! There are lots of great bars that specialize in beautiful cocktails with fresh juices and house-made bitters. I once had a whiskey sour (old school, I know … Continue reading
Posted in celebration, Fantabulous Fridays
Tagged cocktails, Cure, New Orleans, postaday2011, Ramos Gin Fizz, Sazerac
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