Publisher’s Note

by Jonée Daigle-Ferrand

The Christmas/New Year’s holiday

season is my favorite time of year. I

love the Christmas holidays for many

reasons: picking out that perfect tree;

watching my family decorate the house

while listening to Christmas music; then

settling down in front of a roaring fire

to watch a one of my favorite Christmas

movies while sipping a steaming mug of hot chocolate. It sounds like a movie,

photo: TRENT SPANN imagesbyrobertt@gmail.com

right?

Well, there’s always the usual family disagreements over which tree is the

best, the perfect light colors or ornaments and which movie to watch, but overall,

it’s one of my favorite experiences. On Christmas morning we celebrate the same

tradition every year, we head to my parents’ house to celebrate and open presents

with my parents, siblings, nieces and nephews. That is what inspired this

issue’s editorial feature, “Trimming the Tree.” I love seeing photos of beautifully

decorated trees and homes during the holidays.

Let’s talk about my picture above. Have you heard about ARTmazing Gallery? My staff and some clients met there for a fabulous and fun selfie photo

shoot for Leslie Cardé’s “New Orleans Selfie Scene” feature. I had a hard time

choosing the best photos because there were so many great backgrounds and

colors and themes! I highly recommend checking it out, along with JAMNOLA.

I know everyone is ready to put 2020 behind us, and we are all hopeful for a

better 2021. This year has been extremely stressful and difficult for everyone. Let’s

pray for all of our loved ones who have been affected by this pandemic.

I cannot end my note without saying, please shop local, stay local, dine

local and support our advertisers. Inside New Orleans magazine would not be

possible without our amazing clients supporting us. Let our clients know you

saw their ad too!

Happy Holidays! Merry Christmas! Happy New Years!