On the Go with Jane Scott Hodges
You have chosen to live in New Orleans—
what makes it so special?
New Orleans is unlike any other city
in the United States. I’m afraid I can’t
be cured. The city’s rich history and
eclectic culture is an incubator for
creativity. Inspiration is everywhere—
the lush flora, the intricate architecture, the spicy food, the abundance of
celebration—New Orleans keeps me
and my company young. Neither of
us is getting tired.
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Balise, photo by Rush Jagoe
is an overused and diluted term
these days. In our world, it means
that every item in our line is cut
from the bolt of fabric and sewn and
embellished to the client’s specifications. We are also truly hand-made,
with no part of our process being
digitized. The fabrics are cut by hand,
the monograms and borders are
drawn on vellum and transferred by
hand to create patterns. The applique
and embroidery machines are handguided, and many details like delicate
seed stitches, button closures and
binding are finished by hand. We are
often recognized for our extensive collection of monograms, but that is truly
just the tip of the iceberg. As I’ve said
for years, we have the unique ability
to make one piece at a time.
What is your favorite place for dinner?
Balise in the Warehouse District is chef
Justin Devillier’s newest venture and
one of my new favorite places to go. His
Uptown restaurant, La Petite Grocery,
quickly became a staple in the neighborhood, and Balise is not far behind.
Salon by Sucré is a new spot in the
French Quarter, with a first-floor
patisserie known for their perfect and
delicate French macaroons and artisan
gelato, and a restaurant on the second
floor. Their balcony is my new favorite
place to people-watch just a quick beat
off the Bourbon Street festivities.
For lunch with your friends?
I’ve been to St. Roch Market twice this
week. An old marketplace that has
been painted bright white, St. Roch
houses several restaurants and bars,