Actually it really was pretty easy, despite ramped up security measures in the wake of yesterday's Boston tragedy.  My prayers and good wished are with all the good people who were affected in Boston. 

I spent a lovely afternoon in the company of Patty Davis Brown of Dig This Design and her hubs, Lee.  They hail from Vero Beach so we were on the same flight.  We were greeted in style so, of course, I had to get picture of it!After a short delay in getting our bags, we were on our way to the Renaissance Arts Hotel, about a 25 minute drive.  The hotel is lovely and features artwork scattered throughout.We were given a map of all the art locations so we can explore at our leisure.After checking in we spent the afternoon lost in the streets of the Crescent City in search of some lunch and sight seeing.On the way back to the hotel we found the two items that  prove without a doubt we are in New Orleans, beads and masks.

Then I discovered Naghi's at 637 Canal Street.  It's sort of an antiques/jewelry/bronze sculpture/judaica store. At cocktail hour the blog tour assembled to get acquainted (or reacquainted) with each other and with these yummy drinks called St. Germains.We also met two NOLA natives, Angel of  Write Robinson and Stacy of  Stacy Naquin Interiors.   They are local bloggers who welcomed us with open arms bearing gifts to boot including gourmet cupcakes and personalized stationery! There was also a lovely goody bag, courtesy of Modenus,  full of treats and most amazingly a personalized embroidered tote made for each of us from Toma, the Antiques Diva.At SoBou we indulged in tapas which highlighted the local cuisine and were delicious.

This day and the next four are courtesy of Modenus.com and the sponsors of this tour who we will learn all about in the days to come.  Ok I'm pooped.  Although the weather is certainly steamy, I'm out of steam so I'll see you tomorrow.