Ordinary & Everyday
Collection of our humor stories and little-life adventures.
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A Closet Appointment and Several Excellent Detours
A quick trip for an IKEA closet appointment became a full Gulf Coast weekend featuring the Creole Nature Trail, conveyor-belt sushi, LSU football, Couturie Forest, garden inspiration and Hansen’s sno-balls.
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The Big Detour: When Our Renovation Became a Rebuild
Every good odyssey needs an unexpected detour. Ours arrived shortly after demolition began, when we learned there was a surprisingly insignificant financial difference between bringing a house built in 1953 fully up to modern building codes and rebuilding it from the ground up. This was not part of the plan. We had spent months carefully…
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Planning A Remodel
Before this house became our renovation project—and long before it became a collection of floor plans, estimates and approximately nine million decisions—it was my grandparents’ home. Built in late 1953, the house has held more than seventy years of family history. It has seen countless ordinary days, celebrations and changes, and it carried plenty of…
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New Orleans Jazz Fest Recap: A First Weekend to Remember
Happy Jazz Fest, y’all! This New Orleans Jazz Fest recap covers our first-ever weekend at the festival—and not shocking, it was amazing. Between biking to the fairgrounds, unforgettable food, and once-in-a-lifetime performances, it quickly became one of our favorite Louisiana detours yet. New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Presented By Shell – New Orleans Jazz…
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A November to Remember
November didn’t ease in quietly this year — it showed up loud, cozy, and full important moments. From live music at one of our favorite local venues to Thanksgiving traditions, this month was packed with small joys, big feelings, and lots of love. If there’s one thing we’ve learned, it’s that the best months aren’t…
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We’re Married! Wedding Day Highlights & Family Moments
The past few months have been a whirlwind of emotions, milestones, andbig changes… but the main update? We’re married, y’all! On September 20th, we tied the knot at City Park’s McDonogh, perfectly timed with a golden sunset because we’re pretty lucky (and great planners). With our immediate families by our sides, a last-minute location switch…
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Cozy October Vibes: Live Music and Fall Festivities
A Jimmy Buffet tribute at Chelseas Alabama Asked for a selfie at Zoso’s concert and ended up with this 😂 90s Country + Alt Rock Dachshund races and Oktoberfest celebrations at Urban South Halloween 2025: Straight Outta Time Caitlin’s First Hockey Game Marc (a lifelong Nashville Predators fan) got to teach Caitlin the ins…
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Celebrating Our Wedding Shower with Family and Friends
We did things our own way (on brand) and opted to celebrate our wedding shower after the ceremony. With out-of-town guests in town and our favorite people all together, it felt like the perfect excuse to keep the celebration going. Hosted by my mom, sister, aunt, cousin, and besties, it was absolutely perfect — and…
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Weekend Adventure to Cat Island: Hiking and Cypress Trees
A quick trip to Cat Island, Louisiana reminded us that sometimes the best adventures are the simple ones. Towering cypress trees and quiet trails make you feel like you escaped without actually going far. A much-needed hike complete with fresh air, muddy shoes, and a solid reminder of how lucky we are to have spots…