Stephanie Porras
@periodeye.bsky.social
Art historian @ Tulane. Working on visual, material and built cultures of early modern Northern Europe, the Spanish empire and the Dutch Atlantic. Never too busy for a happy hour. My employer really wants me to note: all these views are mine not theirs.
Strong endorse for the new Cuban spot off Freret by the hi hat guys…. This is gonna be clutch during parade season
January 19, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Strong endorse for the new Cuban spot off Freret by the hi hat guys…. This is gonna be clutch during parade season
OMG he is my Betty’s twin!
January 15, 2026 at 5:54 PM
OMG he is my Betty’s twin!
I am painting tweens room from dark blue to white and it is freaking exhausting work. Only halfway thru but did pause earlier to make this Mac n cheese which is sustaining me
January 11, 2026 at 11:53 PM
I am painting tweens room from dark blue to white and it is freaking exhausting work. Only halfway thru but did pause earlier to make this Mac n cheese which is sustaining me
FYI my LA folks. Also @reptroycarter.bsky.social how about we promise to fast track impeachment ?
January 3, 2026 at 4:18 PM
FYI my LA folks. Also @reptroycarter.bsky.social how about we promise to fast track impeachment ?
Now this is how I remember SoCal Christmas
December 29, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Now this is how I remember SoCal Christmas
Finally made it to monuments at MOCA and the Brick. Some astonishing works and juxtapositions. Catalogue not available yet, can’t wait to bring students.
December 28, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Finally made it to monuments at MOCA and the Brick. Some astonishing works and juxtapositions. Catalogue not available yet, can’t wait to bring students.
In the desert visiting family. Made the family trek to the OG del taco in Barstow
December 23, 2025 at 10:25 PM
In the desert visiting family. Made the family trek to the OG del taco in Barstow
Eating well over here on the Best Coast
December 22, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Eating well over here on the Best Coast
Niche SGV treat. Opening your mom’s fridge to find this bottle - a true Christmas gift
December 20, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Niche SGV treat. Opening your mom’s fridge to find this bottle - a true Christmas gift
Two great holiday gifts combine for an outfit that conveys my feelings at the moment
December 18, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Two great holiday gifts combine for an outfit that conveys my feelings at the moment
It takes a village but 4 dozen Mexican and 5 dozen Honduran tamales done - notice our team ‘tamales over pumpkin spice’ t shirts
December 6, 2025 at 1:33 AM
It takes a village but 4 dozen Mexican and 5 dozen Honduran tamales done - notice our team ‘tamales over pumpkin spice’ t shirts
Kitchen is a disaster but I have the pork! But now I’m worried this isn’t enough. But I have tons of chile colorado sauce for the tamales de rajas con queso (I put some in the masa - keep it veggie but adds flavor)
December 5, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Kitchen is a disaster but I have the pork! But now I’m worried this isn’t enough. But I have tons of chile colorado sauce for the tamales de rajas con queso (I put some in the masa - keep it veggie but adds flavor)
Tamale prep day 1 (or day 2 if you count the day in September I roasted all those hatch Chiles) - tomorrow is assembly, so the chile colorado and the pork need to get done tonight. As always, this is 60% vibes, 40% vague recipe from elder relatives
December 5, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Tamale prep day 1 (or day 2 if you count the day in September I roasted all those hatch Chiles) - tomorrow is assembly, so the chile colorado and the pork need to get done tonight. As always, this is 60% vibes, 40% vague recipe from elder relatives
Well, I’m certainly glad they paved the street after 6 weeks…. Does this strike anyone as finished?
December 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Well, I’m certainly glad they paved the street after 6 weeks…. Does this strike anyone as finished?
Draw a thon. Taken my kids for 13 years and I’m so happy to be back in the opera house
November 30, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Draw a thon. Taken my kids for 13 years and I’m so happy to be back in the opera house
My poor Louisiana dog is so very cold (it was 55 when I took this, it’s now over 60 and she is still there). Yes I will put a dang sweater on her
November 28, 2025 at 8:43 PM
My poor Louisiana dog is so very cold (it was 55 when I took this, it’s now over 60 and she is still there). Yes I will put a dang sweater on her
We did it! My CA ass was carefully supervised and bf declared it good. TRIUMPH
November 27, 2025 at 11:34 PM
We did it! My CA ass was carefully supervised and bf declared it good. TRIUMPH
Guys we did it, third time making gumbo and have met with @carey.bsky.social approval
November 27, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Guys we did it, third time making gumbo and have met with @carey.bsky.social approval
It’s been a lovely few days with some of my favorite people. Art, cocktails, snow. Celebrating @photoartstar.bsky.social first solo show in Paris
November 23, 2025 at 5:27 PM
It’s been a lovely few days with some of my favorite people. Art, cocktails, snow. Celebrating @photoartstar.bsky.social first solo show in Paris
Being chair of an art dept is fun sometimes (these are homecoming glass and metal casting demos)
November 14, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Being chair of an art dept is fun sometimes (these are homecoming glass and metal casting demos)
Beautiful morning for a walk
November 14, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Beautiful morning for a walk
Always think of my grandfather on Veterans Day - someone who actually Gained weight in basic training bc was first time he had regular high calorie meals. Also him and my 2 brothers who served/serve look so much alike.
November 11, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Always think of my grandfather on Veterans Day - someone who actually Gained weight in basic training bc was first time he had regular high calorie meals. Also him and my 2 brothers who served/serve look so much alike.
Also took the teen and tween thrifting this morning and a lovely Honduran abuelita berated me (nicely) for my kids not speaking Spanish - I was surprised she was so chatty and then realized this was the shirt I am wearing today…everyone recognizes the mazapan logo, lol
November 8, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Also took the teen and tween thrifting this morning and a lovely Honduran abuelita berated me (nicely) for my kids not speaking Spanish - I was surprised she was so chatty and then realized this was the shirt I am wearing today…everyone recognizes the mazapan logo, lol
New Orleans writers, photographers, and other friends. We are so delighted to host Teju Cole for the 2025 Sandra Garrard Memorial Lecture this Thursday, 11/6 at 6 pm, in Freeman Auditorium (use Newcomb Art Museum for directions then follow signs).
November 3, 2025 at 1:53 PM
New Orleans writers, photographers, and other friends. We are so delighted to host Teju Cole for the 2025 Sandra Garrard Memorial Lecture this Thursday, 11/6 at 6 pm, in Freeman Auditorium (use Newcomb Art Museum for directions then follow signs).