So my three dogs love to go bonkers four times a day when horse drawn carriages pass. I bought a plant sprayer and filled it with vinegar and water. It was pretty effective but I had to get within at least five feet to make contact. They hated it. I was onto something…Then came the water gun idea. Water guns have come a long way since my day. They can spray up to twenty-five feet and have backup cartriges. I ordered this pump model and the barking is slim to none once the gun comes out. It really douses ‘em good. Spray paint is one of my first go to solutions for anything and I wasn’t loving seeing the orange, navy and white gun on my desk everyday. The black spray paint really took it to a whole new level of urban assault. Maybe tomorrow, I’ll spray paint it hot pink. Either way, it’s getting the job done for sure!

Friday I had to go to the French Quarter and it was a good opportunity to stop by UAL (whole other story but if you haven’t been..you should) for a sale and as luck would have it, I parked right in front of Lucullus.  My friend Roberta is always a breath of fresh air anytime I stop into the shop.  Lucullus specializes “in the perfect compliments to the grand pursuits of dining, cooking, and imbibing.” The store is filled with the most beautiful and interesting objects.  Copper pots, sets of antique linen napkins, antique king cake figurines, French commodes, mirrors, and all sorts of fabulous things.  I could try to describe the shop and it’s luscious courtyard but I don’t think I could really do it justice.  Here are a few pictures to give you a preview although going in the shop is a must.