Home, Horizons, and Hustles
Are you tired of the daily grind? You know there’s more to life but just can’t get out of the endless cycle? Then you’re in the right place! This blog is meant to enrich your life by inspiring your creativity, encouraging you to travel, make memories, and savor what makes each travel destination special, while giving you the financial savvy to build a life without limits.
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Lagniappe (lan-yap)
If you’re from South Louisiana, you know it well. If you’re from somewhere else, lagniappe means “a little something extra.” It’s the baker’s dozen, the amuse-bouche at your favorite restaurant, or the unexpected joy that brightens your day. I believe your home, your travels, and your finances should be curated with that exact same spirit. No pretension here—just meaningful, real-world inspiration to help you shape your life into a masterpiece.
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Born in New Orleans and living in Covington, I spend my days balancing full time careers in both hand therapy and real estate with interior design the focus of my spare time. After years of pushing the limits, I’ve discovered that true wealth isn’t just about a bank account. It’s about building a life rich in beauty, memory-making, and intentionally slowing down to savor the simple things.
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Design & DIY
Your home should be your haven, inviting you to relax after a long, hard day. Get motivated to design the comfortable, high-end look of your dreams on a real-world budget.
Explore Design & DIY Living room with grey barn doors, a nailhead sofa, and a crystal chandelierTravel
Inspiration to travel the world, see the sights, experience the cultures, and savor what makes each destination memorable.
Explore Travel Destinations Giant granite boulders and turquoise water at The Baths, Virgin GordaMoney
Real-world strategies on multiple streams of income, smart savings, and the manifestation mindsets required to fund your dreams.
Explore Money & Mindset Laptop, journal, and pen on a marble deskLagniappe
A rotating mix of things bringing me joy in real-time—from treasured family recipes to timeless design finds.
Get Your Something Extra A fresh mango chicken salad on a plateFresh from the blog
A solid wood double vanity headed for the dumpster becomes a furniture style piece in Modern Masters Smoke metallic paint, with turned legs and luxurious hardware.
Read the postAn 80s master bath with spindles, carpet, and a cultured marble tub becomes a bright retreat: a new layout, a freestanding soaking tub, a separate shower, and a water closet.
Read the postWhitewashing tongue and groove boards before they go up, not after. Three rooms, two houses, and the one change that cut the work to a third.
Read the postReal estate
When I’m not holding hands, styling spaces, or writing here, I am actively helping people build generational wealth, invest wisely, and find their perfect neighborhood. Whether you are looking to buy, sell, or invest, my team brings an elevated, tailored approach to the local market.
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