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Last Day to Use My GiGi New York Coupon Code + President Day Deals!
Photos by: Kaela Rodehorst Photography
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Outfit Details: Jenn Bucket Bag in Desert Rose (designed by Haute Off The Rack in collaboration with Gigi New York) SALE Alert! get 15% OFF w/ code: XOHAUTE15 (ends today!) | Deconstructed Denim | Joie Kidmore Sneakers | Navy Jennifer Blouse c/o Pret a Porter Designs SALE Alert! Get 30% OFF the Jennifer blouse w/ code: HAUTE30 | Ivory Leather Jacket (old)
Jewelry: Ear Jackets | Mika Mini Plate Necklace & rings c/o Gorjana
Good Morning readers and Happy President’s Day! I hope you’re all enjoying this three-day weekend. If I were were you, I would be spending my last day off very wisely by taking advantage of these great sales including my Gigi New York coupon code! Today is the last day to save 15% OFF your entire purchase at GiGi New York and that includes the coveted Jenn Bucket Bag in the new spring colors! Trust me, you don’t want to miss out on that! Additionally, you can save 30% OFF the beautiful Jennifer blouse by Prêt a Porter Designs featured in today’s post. Remember when I last wore it here–> (Jennifer Blouse Giveaway)? After viewing today’s post, you will seen the blouse styled both dressy for a night time look and also casual for an easy day time look. The Jennifer blouse’s versatile style and color is what makes it a wardrobe staple. Every woman should own a sophisticated blouse especially one with some added detail like the gold buttons that run down the back of the Jennifer blouse.
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This post was brought to you by Pret a Porter Designs. All opinions are my own. Also, thank you to the Southern Hotel for hosting the Haute Off The Rack team.
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Southern Hotel Charm
I love the modern furniture mixed with a hint of vintage decor in the lobby and the way light shines through the floor to ceiling windows is simply stunning.
The red room is by far the coolest spot in the hotel.
The vintage record player in the master suite actually works and has plenty of records for you to choose from.
I absolutely love the exposed brick walls in the all of the guest rooms.
Rarely will I ever share photos of a hotel bathroom, but this one is just so beautifully designed and the morning light shines through so perfectly that I had to show you!
Photos by: Kaela Rodehorst Photography
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Her Outfit: J Brand Photo Ready Cropped Jeans | Rails Plaid Shirt | Joie Kidmore Sneakers c/o Emmas Shoes | Pink PJ Set
His Outfit: Tailored Slim Khakis | Wingtip Oxfords | Rayban Aviator Sunglasses | Navy half-zip Pullover (Marshall’s) | A huge thank you to my boyfriend, Blake for participating in another one of my blog photo shoots even though he didn’t want to! Such a trooper!
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Good Morning readers, today I’m continuing my review on the Southern Hotel in Downtown Covington, LA. In case you missed my first post of their restaurant, Ox Lot 9 you can view it here–>My Perfect Date Night at Ox Lot 9
Just to give you a little history behind the building, the Southern Hotel opened it’s doors to the public on June 1, 1907. Hotel guests enjoyed hot water, electric lights and carpeting, which were considered luxuries in the early 1900s. Can you imagine considering hot water a luxury? Old Newspaper reports mention the property’s fine china, linens and attentive customer service. Don’t worry the hotel still maintains those standards with their excellent customer service, pristine fine china, fresh linens and of course hot water!
During the 1960s, the Southern Hotel closed it’s doors to overnight guests. The building occupied a variety of different businesses including government offices, the St. Tammany Parish Courthouse, a drug store, a florist, a post office, jewelers, and even a Dollar General store! Can you believe the history this hotel holds!
Finally in 2011, two couples purchased the property and began renovations in 2012. The new owners took care in preserving the hotel’s character and charm by keeping most of the original bricks, archways and original layouts of the corridors, which is one of my favorite parts. The hotel’s rich Covington history displayed around the property in pictures, paintings, the exposed brick walls and antique furniture is what really draws me in. Those elements along with its sweet southern charm are just a few of my favorite characteristics of the building.
The Southern Hotel opened it’s doors to overnight guests once again in June 2014. I actually attended one of the first few weddings hosted in their courtyard that same June. This hotel also holds a special place in my heart because one of my best friends got engaged there this past December. I was there of course witnessing the moment and taking pictures!
During my last stay when shot these photos, we had the pleasure of occupying one of the master suites. We (me, Kaela and Brooke) ended up “politely” sending Blake home and stayed up half the night drinking wine and eating the leftover chocolate strawberries from my Valentine’s shoot earlier that day. The following morning we listened to old records on the vintage record player while enjoying the hotel’s local Abita Roast coffee. Once we finally packed everything up, we regretted sending Blake home because the hotel doesn’t have a bellhop. For most travelers that is no problem, but for someone like me who likes to bring half of her room with her…well, you know. Just picture three girls trying to push an over-stuffed dolly cart down the hall while juggling multiple bags and pairs of shoes in our hands. It was quite the scene, but we got a good laugh and even a workout! Haha!
Make sure to check out our behind-the-scenes video by Brooke Boyd of the Southern Hotel on my YouTube channel here–> Date Night at the Southern Hotel
Ox Lot 9 (985) 400-5663 | Southern Hotel – 428 Boston Street, Covington, LA 70433 (844) 866-1907
Thank you to Ox Lot 9, The Southern Hotel & Socy’all Media for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own.
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My Perfect Date Night at Ox Lot 9
Check out our behind-the-scenes video of our date night at the Ox Lot 9 and the Southern Hotel! Make sure to click HD for the best quality of the video. Film by: Brooke Boyd
I had to show these photos of Blake waiting by himself in the lobby and the bar because this is our normal routine. I’m always running behind getting ready and he’s calling me to hurry up!
The painting is a Rebecca Rebouche titled “Europa and Zeus” from her Modern Mythology collection. Her work is represented by Danny Saladino of Saladino Gallery, for inquiries 504-236-8827 or dannysaladino@gmail.com
This is my “He never officially asked me to be his wife, but he never asked me to not be his wife so….” face!
Photo above: Crispy Pompano- almond flour, brussel sprouts, brobant potatoes, brown butter & lemon
Photo above: Citron Olive Oil Cake- meyer lemon mousse, candies kumquats & rosemary pine nut brittle
Photos by: Kaela Rodehorst Photography
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Her Outfit: GoGo Dress in Peony Pink c/o Camilyn Beth (I got my dress hemmed 1.5 inches because I’m only 5 ft!) | Leopard Print Pumps
Jewelry: Kaki Earrings, Naomi Double Ring, Aussie Ring c/o Kendra Scott
His Outfit: Blake bought his navy tailored fit suit on sale at Jos A Bank and he found his shoes for only $29 at Marshall’s! He’s a good bargain shopper!
Hair by: Rachele Cooper | Makeup by: Melanie Hollander
Hi everyone, with Valentine’s Day right around the corner, today I thought I’d give you an inside look at my perfect date night at the Southern Hotel’s restaurant, Ox Lot 9 in downtown Covington, LA. I’m so excited to finally share this post with you because Ox Lot 9 is one of me and Blake’s favorite spots in town. We live just a few blocks down from the hotel so you can usually find us sitting at the bar enjoying cocktails by the best bartender in town (his name is Scott! He makes one hell of a fresh pimm’s cup), appetizers and of course dessert! You all know I always have to order dessert no matter how full I am!
In fact, we adore their dessert so much that sometimes we stop by Ox Lot 9 just for the sweet pear and apple pie served with vanilla bean ice cream or the Campfire dessert, which is to die for! It’s a house-made graham cracker crust topped with Belgian chocolate, hickory smoked vanilla bean ice-cream and covered in a torched honey meringue. It’s the sophisticated, adult version of s’mores, and I love it “s’more” than you know! Was that a lame joke? Haha! Sorry, but I had to!
Anyway, one of the best parts of Ox Lot 9 other than their savory desserts is the cultural variety of their appetizers and main dishes. For appetizers, we always order the Tomato Salad with marinated blue crab, cucumbers, basil aioli and balsamic dressing. We also like the Braised Chicken Tamale and I’m a huge fan of their Smoked Short Rib “Yaka Mein,” which is a delicious soup with udon noodles, baby squash, cabbage, beech mushrooms and a soft poached egg.
During our last dining experience when we shot these photos, I tried raw oysters for the first time. I know that must sound crazy that I’ve been living in Louisiana for over 18 years and I’ve never tasted a raw oyster, but give me a break! The thought of the swallowing a raw, slimy object out of a shell sort of freaks me out, but I’ve gotta say that they were actually pretty appetizing! I was so nervous at first though because the chef and his family were standing nearby and I was thinking, “Oh my gosh! What if I hate it and want to spit it out! What will I do?” I’m sure Blake was thinking, “Oh God, she better not freak out and try to spit it her napkin or make an awful face!” He knows me all too well, but I did it and took it like a champ! Haha! If you’ve never tried raw oysters before, I definitely recommend tasting them for the first time at Ox Lot 9 because they’re marinated in cucumber and lemon legnonette. I know you’re supposed to eat them with Worcestershire an cocktail sauce, but I don’t know about all of that just yet!!
Now for the good stuff, the cocktails! Blake likes to drink Buffalo Trace Old Fashions at Ox Lot 9 and the Southern Hotel. As I mentioned before, I love a good pimm’s cup and Scott, the bartender makes an excellent one. You really can’t go wrong with any of his specialty cocktails! I’ve never been disappointed.
Check out more of their dishes on their menu here–> Ox Lot 9 Menu
Stay tuned for more photos and my review of the Southern Hotel!
Ox Lot 9 (985) 400-5663 | Southern Hotel – 428 Boston Street, Covington, LA 70433 (844) 866-1907
Thank you Ox Lot 9, The Southern Hotel & Socy’all Media for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own.
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