Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Some Honey & Shuga, please!

 

As my readers know, my mom is affectionately called Honey and her sister, my Aunt, is called Sugar aka Sugah.

Prior to Christmas I spotted this tile in a new shop on Magazine, Linens and Decor near Orient Express. I thought the tile trivet was perfect to gift to my Sugah. She loves to work in the kitchen, so a trivet tile is just right for her. The painted sugarcane even makes it more Southern and special.

shuga

The artist who I actually met while I was in the shop is Leilan LaFleur. She had several amazing art pieces in the shop.

You also know that I am not easily embarrassed, so I introduced myself and asked her to paint a tile for Honey. She did so, and it turned out beautifully.

honey2

I encourage you to check out more of Leilan’s work at www.leroygray.com. I am even awaiting a custom tile from her of a place you’ll all recognize.

leroy gray

old fashioned

shuck

lettuce

1546188_541566212613774_3554665494101342774_ngulf coaster

seas

alcohol

oyster Photos above are from Leilan LaFleur’s facebook photos

From Leilan…

What I Love about New Orleans….
The skinny but long houses are often as colorful as the characters that live within them. All days are acceptably treated as Fridays and anything can become a celebration. We don’t tap our fingertips and tippy toes to the beats we hear, the city dances within our souls. And most importantly, not only have I found comfort in this place I call home, but have found comfort in myself because of it.

This is soooo true. I could not have said it better.

Please check out Leilan’s facebook page for more photos of her art: click HERE.

Honey & Shuga, y’all!

20 comments:

  1. Love your tiles! I'm sure you HAD to purchase an oyster print or two!!!

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  2. Good morning, Ron! Those tiles are perfect for Honey and Shuga! Leilan, which I'm sure you already know, is a native of Thibodaux and attended E. D. White, your alma mater! She always was extremely talented. I'm going to have to check out her work at LD Linens and Decor and Lucy Rose the next time I shop Magazine Street. I would love to see her again. Have a great day! xoxo

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  3. i'm always telling my grandchildren "give me some shuga" so i think i "need" one of these tiles....going to check out her FB page!

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  4. Love the tiles and her other work is awesome! Can't wait to see the special tile she is painting for you! I'm sure your Mom and Aunt loved their gifts!
    hugs,
    Linda

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    1. Thank you so much Linda! I just finished the "OLIVE another COCKTAIL or TWO" trivet for Mr. Ron!
      - Leilan LaFleur
      LEROY GRAY

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  5. Thank you so much Mr. Ron! What a fantastic write up! I will get those custom pieces to you as soon as possible!
    The end of 2014 was a little crazy for me, but the beginning of 2015 is already oh so bright!
    To see what I am up to and what new colorful creations are available...
    Please visit my website www.leroygray.com & follow me on Instagram @leroy_gray
    Cheers-
    Leilan LaFleur

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    1. Thank you so much Moogie P! I like to think that I am kind of whitty!
      - Leilan LaFleur
      LEROY GRAY

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    2. I love all of the coasters, especially the "Gulf Coaster" and "Olive another cocktail or two"!

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    3. "OLIVE another COCKTAIL or TWO" and "Gulf Coaster" are my favorite coasters!

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  7. Hi, Ron. Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my dear husband buying me deer for Christmas :) . I love these trivets/art! Especially the sugah one. Since I'm originally from Cuba, sugah is special to me. :) I'm your newest follower, and will add you to my sidebar as well. Happy new year! ~Zuni

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  8. Love my "Gimme some Honey" Who is this from EDW???

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    1. Hi Mrs. Honey! My name is Leilan LaFleur and I graduated from EDW in 2002. I am excited to hear that the person who inspired the "HONEY TILE" loves my work!
      - Leilan

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  9. Love those! Will definitely check out her work.

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    1. Hi Simply LKJ!
      Check out my website www.leroygray.com and Instagram account @leroy-gray! I also do a lot of commission based work where I get to challenge myself and create the perfect representation of the vision of my clients!!
      - Leilan LaFleur
      LEROY GRAY

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  10. No doubt those gifts were well received and greatly appreciated, Ron. You are a very thoughtful son and nephew. '-)

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  11. Love these, Ron! I know Honey and Shuga enjoy them!

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  12. How perfect for them both Ron! I'm already pretty sure what will be on your trivet! I love what she said about living in New Orleans.

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    1. Thank you so much Mrs. Liz! My life in New Orleans fuels my creative mind and soul! Hearing the kind words of others gives me the energy to push through the struggles and continue doing what I love!
      - Leilan LaFleur
      LEROY GRAY

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  13. These are so neat! Thanks for always being a great source of "Southern" finds. By the way, that entire store looks awesome. And it is right next to Orient Expressed! Speaking of... I wish you would do another post on this store. I have always loved the catalog for their children's clothing and from pictures I have seen, their home accessories look good, too. So go check it out for us Ron! and take lots of pictures!!
    Happy New Year. Keep up the outstanding work - you are a great inspiration!

    Sally

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