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Flower Kit Giveaway Winners

Time to announce the winners for the flower kit giveaway. The random number selection goes to Adrienne M. The comment winner I selected is Mrs. Charlemagne. Mrs. Charlemagne said: Forget-me-nots. They're small and delicate and dreadfully old fashioned. They speak... Continue reading

Posted 9 hours ago at Urban Comfort

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Flower Kit Giveaway and A Tutorial for Decoupaged Lace

As I mentioned yesterday, my lace decoupage project is probably the most popular craft I've ever done here. Readers occasionally ask for a tutorial and honestly, I hate posting step-by-step photos because mine are always boring (and not pretty!). But... Continue reading

Posted 6 days ago at Urban Comfort

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May Flowers: Crepe Paper Poppies 1.0

I was a little nervous leading up to the flower workshop that I co-hosted with Anthropologie. So much of my crafting takes place indoors, alone, in my pajamas. The idea of an audience was a little daunting. But I need... Continue reading

Posted May 13, 2013 at Urban Comfort

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A Peek into My Week

It's rainy in New Orleans today, a peaceful respite after a glorious week of Technicolor. It started with a great event at Anthropologie (for which I will soon have a craft tutorial and a giveaway) and continued with days spent... Continue reading

Posted May 10, 2013 at Urban Comfort

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The humidity survival guide from a Southerner: 1. The right hair products 2. The right skin products 3. A new perspective: Take that same humidity on a summer night, mix it with the scents of jasmine and gardenia, the sounds of old jazz or blues and the whir of a porch fan, with a glass of something cold in your hand, and that humidity becomes "sultry" instead. ;)

Commented May 3, 2013 on proust q & a...besotted brand at fleurishing

Into the Swamp (as a first grader)

I usually chaperone my son's field trips because he asks me to, but this time I volunteered before he even asked. The Barataria National Preserve, a mere 30 minutes from my doorstep, consists of 23,000 acres of bayous, swamps, marshes,... Continue reading

Posted Apr 26, 2013 at Urban Comfort

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Anthropologie Craft Night!

I'm so excited to be partnering with Anthropologie for a Mother's Day craft night here in New Orleans. We'll be making paper flower arrangements and lace decoupaged containers. If you're in the area, I'd love to see you there! Admission... Continue reading

Posted Apr 24, 2013 at Urban Comfort

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Quick Upgrade with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

To some extent, I think I'm cursed with a good eye. Put 5 pieces of nearly identical furniture in a row and without knowing details, I will fall in love with the most expensive piece every single time. This drives... Continue reading

Posted Apr 23, 2013 at Urban Comfort

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Hearts & Scones

Today is my 14th wedding anniversary, which seems impossible. It's gone by so quickly, I could swear I just married him a few years ago! At any rate, to start the day off right I found these sweet coffee cups... Continue reading

Posted Apr 17, 2013 at Urban Comfort

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Toasted Fig Leaf Ice Cream

I have a sweet tooth and I have a love for nature. What sends me off to a state of bliss is when those two passions merge, as they did on the dessert menu at Le Petite Grocery. Who could... Continue reading

Posted Apr 12, 2013 at Urban Comfort

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For a third year I've had the pleasure of connecting with Internet friends on terra firma, this time here in New Orleans. You might expect a wild weekend, women set loose in the city, but we laughed at ourselves as... Continue reading

Posted Apr 10, 2013 at Urban Comfort

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White Bolognese

I can always tell when I'm headed toward a more balanced life. My to-do lists begin to feel more hopeful, the endless slew of tasks giving way to lists of new things to make, learn, or do. That's what's starting... Continue reading

Posted Mar 15, 2013 at Urban Comfort

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Patterned Easter Eggs

I was late on Valentine's Day here, so I thought I'd share some Easter early - just in case I blink and discover it's suddenly June. One of the reasons I've been so busy lately is that I've been producing... Continue reading

Posted Feb 21, 2013 at Urban Comfort

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Whew! There are a lot of cobwebs here! But work has been hopping for me lately, something I deeply appreciate as a freelancer and a creative type. At any rate, my Valentine projects will have to wait until next year,... Continue reading

Posted Feb 15, 2013 at Urban Comfort

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A Trio of Sugar Cookies

Christmas escaped me this year. I don't know if it was my unusually bizarre work schedule (two back-to-back Halloween shoots followed immediately by an unexpected Easter shoot the Friday before Christmas) or the seemingly never-ending parade of bad headlines, but... Continue reading

Posted Jan 1, 2013 at Urban Comfort

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After a Moment of Silence

Yesterday was a day of blog silence for many, a way to pay tribute to the victims of the Newtown shooting. It was an act I took part in, though I decided to forego the special badge that announced my... Continue reading

Posted Dec 18, 2012 at Urban Comfort

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DIY Thread & Wood Christmas Ornaments

Is it really less than two weeks until Christmas? I feel so out of sync this year. Usually I'm the one who gets the tree the weekend after Thanksgiving. This year, my still mostly undecorated tree is sitting in the... Continue reading

Posted Dec 12, 2012 at Urban Comfort

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They really are two of the cutest children I've ever seen. Well done! Ha!

Commented Nov 19, 2012 on four months... at fleurishing

The One That Got Away: Snowflake Chandelier with BARC Wood Veneer Paper

Burcu Avsar Yesterday, I mentioned BARC paper, a wood veneer paper that looks like traditional wood veneer but handles with the ease of paper. I found it because I had the idea of making a "snowflake" chandelier out of rosettes... Continue reading

Posted Nov 12, 2012 at Urban Comfort

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Merry and Bright - Scandinavian Inspired Christmas Crafts

One of the challenges of my job is creating completely different holiday stories from year to year. It's also one of the best aspects of my job because it forces me outside of my personal comfort zone. It's a bit... Continue reading

Posted Nov 11, 2012 at Urban Comfort

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A Week in Review

I've been in a bit of a funk all week, thinking about the East Coast. I'm tired and pushing against deadlines, so I don't have the emotional fortitude I might normally have, but it's been a weird week. On Wednesday,... Continue reading

Posted Nov 2, 2012 at Urban Comfort

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Creativity on the Fly

If you walked into my house right now you'd think it was the home of a deranged person, hearts mingling with jack-o-lanterns and corn husks. I'm working on next year's magazine stories, Valentine's, Halloween, and Thanksgiving - all at the... Continue reading

Posted Oct 29, 2012 at Urban Comfort

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Organizing in Style

The way I organize has changed a lot over the last few years. I used to have a tremendous amount of paper to deal with (not just the usual receipts and bills, but massive stacks of clipped tearsheets from magazines).... Continue reading

Posted Oct 22, 2012 at Urban Comfort

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It's our turn for snack time at my son's school. In theory, I have no issue with this - it's an easy way to contribute to the classroom. However, my son, who will no doubt host legendary parties in his... Continue reading

Posted Oct 15, 2012 at Urban Comfort

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Vintage Style Treat Containers

My love for the natural world and understated decor is rivaled only by my passion for the colorful, whimsical world of party decorations and glitter. Not so deep down, I'm just a party girl in search of the right party... Continue reading

Posted Oct 9, 2012 at Urban Comfort

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