Labors of Love - June 2018

The Civilizing Effect of Beauty

“A book to read, a couch to faint on, a fancy tumbler to drink out of, and a solid silver spoon to feed oneself and those dear.”  That’s a quote by Patrick Dunne, writer, antique dealer, historian and accomplished raconteur, about…

The Keller Williams Culture

From the subtle complexities of the Multiple Listing Service to the dense legalese of contracts, Jacque Post loves everything about her job. She’s the agent services coordinator for Keller Williams Realty New Orleans. With her 14 years experience as a…

Pointers on Promotion

I’ve been a business writer for more than 30 years, including time serving as the editor of two small monthly business magazines. I’ve also managed marketing and promotions for several nonprofits and a couple of arts organizations. On that last…

Finding Perfection

Settled into a friendly neighborhood on Banks Street, Zito’s Plating and Polishing Works is in the business of transformation.  For 75 years, Zito’s has been transforming tarnished and damaged family heirlooms into gleaming family treasures. They also restore and repair…