Real Talk.

What finally motivates someone to buy a home? What if the answer was a little white rescue dog? For Veronica and Matt, finding the right home meant letting go of the idea that their first home had to be their forever home—and instead asking what would make life better right now.

Ugly sweaters, wagging tails, second-line energy, and a whole lot of heart. Deck the Dogs brought New Orleans together in support of Take Paws Rescue—and every dog got their moment to shine.

Ashley George is the quiet force behind Cool Murphy’s most seamless, high-performing listings — the producer, strategist, and media brain who turns vision into reality. From equestrian grit to real-estate precision, she’s the one elevating every room, every frame, and every campaign with mastery that most people don’t even see — they just feel the results.

In New Orleans, we know: for every parade season, there’s a plague season. And right now? It’s raining buck moth caterpillars. Why are there so many this year? What can a wide-brim hat actually do about it? And how do you keep yourself (and your pets) safe? We break it all down.

Looking for a list that makes prepping your New Orleans (historic) home for freezing temperatures? You've found it!

Join Team Cool Murphy for a spooktacular Howl-O-Ween fundraiser benefiting Take Paws Rescue. Discover the dog costume contest, pup-kin patch