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For My Dad
Posted by Liz Cooke on
I was eleven and a half years old when I met my father. He had no idea about me either, but as soon as he found out he couldn’t wait to be a part of my life. My mom kept my father’s identity a secret for reasons I understand now that I’m an adult. But I always felt strange growing up in a family that looked so different than all my peers’ nuclear units. It will never escape me that he had a choice. He could have walked away and continued on the life he had planned. But he...
Savvy Style for Easter Seals of Louisana
Posted by Liz Cooke on
When it comes to fashion, the only thing better than feeling awesome is finding a great piece for a good price. For me, bargain hunting is not just an expression, it’s a skillset. So, when I was asked to be a style judge for the upcoming Sealed in Style Gala for Easter Seals of Louisiana, the game was on. Along with fellow style mavens, Juley (Upperlyne) and Tiffany (Flying Fox + Bats on Strings), we were sent on a mission to find an outfit for the event at The Shops at Canal Place. (I know, SUPER difficult, right?) Nevertheless,...
Lindsay & Josh’s Southern Summertime Wedding
Posted by Liz Cooke on
Lindsay and Josh found us last November at the Renegade Bridal Fair and we immediately got to work. The first time we met up to discuss the direction of their wedding paper suite, Lindsay insisted on having me over to their home for wine and cheese– and I am not one to refuse wine or cheese. There’s something I love about meeting clients in their own space, I get a lot of aesthetic direction by seeing what you choose for your home, how you style it and how you live in it. There’s not a pinboard in the world that can translate the...