It's Carnival Time {Mardi Gras Exclusive Art}

Recently, I fell in love with the new, exclusive Mardi Gras items at Hazelnut on Magazine Street - frames, coasters, trays, and prints. The designs, exclusive to Hazelnut, add class and panache to Mardi Gras decor.

I was so excited to be one of the first to purchase 4 of the 5- 11" x 17" art prints by illustrator Logan Ledford. The design is exclusive to Hazelnut, and at only $38.00 each they are a great collection to own.

I love when I find classic Mardi Gras items to add to my collection as Mardi Gras collectibles tend to be tacky. Hazelnut offers finer and stylish Carnival favors, gifts, and accessories.

I could not wait to get them matted, framed, and hung in the dining area. I felt that the wall needed artwork, and the Mardi Gras series is perfect. And yes! I plan on leaving it up all year.

For frames and mats, I simply click on two of my favorite Amazon shops- The Rusty Roof (bamboo frames) and Craig Frames (mats). The ordering is easy, the price is right, and the items are shipped to my front door.

The exclusive designs include:

Rex Float.

Marching Band.

Flambeau.

Rex Lieutenants.

I made need want the 5th design as odd numbers make me happy. 

Check out more exclusive designs at Hazelnut. Click HERE. I do not see the newest exclusives on the website, but you can call Hazelnut directly at 504-891-2424.

Check out more of my Carnival Home Tour:

It's Carnival Time {Nightfall Facade}

Parlor

Mantle

Stair Parlor

Dining Room

Breakfast Room

Muses Shoes

Zulu Warrior Sculpture

King Cake Baby Platter

Mardi Gras Exclusive Art, y'all!

Strolling Along Magazine Street {Ashley Longshore Studio Gallery}

One of J & my favorite activities to do on a gorgeous Saturday is to stroll down Magazine Street. After a lunch at the bar at La Petite Grocery, we headed back home but stopped into an art showplace.

A gallery, a breath of fresh air has moved into the neighborhood. Located at 4537 Magazine Street, Ashley Longshore Studio Gallery is a pop of welcome color. Once Accessories in Brass, Ashley Longshore has transformed this space into her signature look with magnificent pops of color, glitter, and sequin.

If you are easily offended, this post may not be for you. I wonder what Ashley would say?

In Ashley's own words, "My paintings are representative of the world I see around me. I am inspired by pop culture and things that I find intriguing.I really like to combine the use of words and images in an unexpected way to create a smart, colorful bold statement.Most importantly my love of color is what really makes my artwork “pop”. My paintings are statement pieces that are a reflection of the experiences I have in my life."

I have followed Ashley on instagram for a while after my dear neighbors purchased an Audrey Hepburn piece for their new baby's nursery, and she is hilarious. Her no-nonsense approach to life is what first attracted me to her. Political correctness is not her thing, and I adore that. We need more Ashley's in our world.

Now which art piece of hers will be mine. I must admit that I do LOVE her Bottle Fed series.

You must stop by this gallery if on Magazine Street. It is fun and a breath of fresh air.

I love this tray..... 

And do not forget my current King Cake Candle Give Away from K & G Candles, Soaps, and Scrubs. Enter HERE.

Ashley Longshore Gallery, y'all!

Streetcar Themed Papers {Scriptura}

I'm obsessed with the great new papers from Magazine Street fave Scriptura.

I have always had an issue with this niche in the breakfast room. The previous owners had a TV in that spot....no way!!!! Recently, I measured and had the pieces laminated at Kinko's for better durability. Glue dots hold the paper in place.

Since the streetcar is so iconic here in New Orleans, the streetcar themed paper fills the spot out perfectly. I use the niche to hold a favorite punch bowl and tray.

I now think I will have to paint the top part of the niche black too.

I am happy to have used the three newest papers exclusive to Scriptura.

Cocktails.

Southern motifs.

Streetcars.

See how I used the cocktail-inspired papers and the Southern motif papers.

Streetcar papers, y'all!

Southern Papers {Scriptura}

I shared my love for the newest Scriptura wrapping papers exclusively designed for Scriptura. Click here for more.

I recently added a couple sheets to the back of the parlor secretary. I adore the Southern touch this adds to the secretary.

Southern-inspired images such as fireflies, bow ties, oysters, antlers, lemonade, magnolias, and more are perfect on the ecru background papers.

Southern Scriptura papers, y'all!

Original Oyster Art

Recently, I added a couple of handpainted 6" x 6" oyster paintings to my decor. I love the fluidity and the texture of each work of art. The gray background and blue-green patina-like sides are stunning, and the gold leaf adds elegance to the paintings.

Available at AKA Stella Gray

Available at AKA Stella Gray

Avaiable at AKA Stella Gray

Available at AKA Stella Gray

Uptown Acorn

They are by artist Cindy Lewis and sold through A.K.A. Stella Gray on Magazine Street.

Oyster art, y'all!

Glass & Metal Display Case {AKA Stella Gray}

I have admired the glass and metal display case for a while as I shopped local fave, AKA Stella Gray. I finally bit the bullet and purchased it for display on the sofa table in the den.

The display case is a perfect size and will be such a joy for me to fill will many of my collected treasures seasonally.

Recently, I added a base of green reindeer moss, oyster shells, glass floats, and a sea fan. The ingredients are perfect for an end of summer show.

Make sure you stop by AKA Stella Gray when on Magazine Street.

Display case, y'all!