Adore August 2020

Nesting in Place Casi St. Julian All Dressed Up

Fashion for Tots, Tykes & Tweens

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from the editor A Letter from Katy Danos things we adore New Orleans' Latest and Greatest Over the Rainbow Add Some Color into Your Life Bedrooms Built for Dreams The World Through a Child's Eye 36 40 46 48 56 table of contents AUGUST 2020 • ISSUE NUMBER 23 get the look Decorative Delights Bedtime Stories 25 Books to Add to the Rotation Child's Play Like a Kid with a New Toy Teeth Time Toys Your Baby Will Drool Over all dressed up Fashion for Tots, Tykes & Tweens Works of Art Local Experiences that Are Sure to Inspire 6 7 8 18 30

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I t did my heart good to focus all month on child-like optimism, laughter, and creativity. Pandemic or not, kids know how to have fun. Their boundless energy and exuberant curiosity is infectious, and focusing on their world was extremely uplifting. As we face the challenges at hand, creating comforting and peaceful havens for children and encouraging their joyful play has never been more important. Spending time with Casi St. Julian, who will bring her son into the world any day now, was one of the best days I've had in months. She happily showed me every tender detail in her nursery. And in those moments, in the cocoon she has created, I was filled with great hope. We all know moms have superpowers, but Casi has them in spades. Calm, confident, funny, and strong, I felt empowered when I left her home. Thank you Casi — yes, everything's going to be alright.

by katy danos

photo by joshua brasted

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THINGS WE ADORE

Satisfy your sweet tooth with locally made French macarons. Grey Bird Baking Company offers a variety of flavors including Pecan Praline, Strawberry Rosé, and King Cake. greybirdbakingco.com

On August 30, enjoy an online Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra concert through its new series, Suite Sundays. Tickets include a link to the concert, a box of pastries, and a bottle of limited edition 30th anniversary LPO wine delivered to your home by an LPO musician. lpomusic.com

Make things personal with a monogrammed face mask. Kathy Fielder Boutique is offering packs of KN95 masks in several colorways that can sport up to three initials. kathyfielderboutique.com

Experience Curtain Call Ball from the comfort of your home. The virtual event takes place September 10 and includes performances from local actors, Broadway stars, and an auction. The funds raised support Le Petit Theatre's season of plays and its education program for the youth of New Orleans. lepetittheatre.com

Get kids up and moving with the Ogden Museum. Each Monday, the museum will feature an educational activity on its blog, designed to be completed around the house or outside. ogdenmuseum.org

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Dripping Rainbow Trinket Tray | $98 | JONATHAN ADLER | jonathanadler.com

R ainbows send a powerful message of hope and optimism. With exuberant hues and a childlike vibe, they brighten the day with the promise of better times ahead. Now more than ever, a dazzling array of joyful arches are shining bright on everything from fashion to home décor to accessories. Upbeat, fun, and color indulgent, rainbows are here to stay.

Christian Louboutin Suede Bucket Bag | $2,249 | BERGDORF GOODMAN bergdorfgoodman.com

Deepa Gurnani Rainbow Earrings | $225 | PEONY | peonynola.com

Alice + Olivia Aleta Pullover | $330 | SHOPBOP shopbop.com

Happy Travel Bag | $26 | JUJU'S KIDS BOUTIQUE | jujuskidsboutique.com

Giuseppe Zanotti Men's Embellished Sneakers | $1,250 | BERGDORF GOODMAN | bergdorfgoodman.com

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Rainbow Block Crayon | $12.99 | WHIMSICAL ALLEY whimisicalalley.com

Paper Mache Rainbow Elephant | $211 | PERCH | perch-home.com

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Lili Tamayo Tall Bag | $50 | JUDY AT THE RINK judyattherink.com

Rainbow and Hearts Plush Shorts | $19.99 | WHIMSICAL ALLEY whimisicalalley.com

Tanya Taylor Jeana Skirt | $425 | SOSUSU | sosusuboutique.com

Bamboo Two-Piece Pajama Set | $32.99 | WHIMSICAL ALLEY | whimisicalalley.com

Pom Pom White Rainbow Hat | $21.99 | NOLA KIDS | @nola_kids

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Ridge Walker Purple Bowl | $100 | JUDY AT THE RINK | judyattherink.com

Bamboo Swaddle & Headband Set | $35.99 | WHIMSICAL ALLEY whimisicalalley.com

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Loewe Handbag Shoulder Strap | $650 | NEIMAN MARCUS | neimanmarcus.com

Children's GG Rainbow Star Tote | $560 | GUCCI | gucci.com

Tanya Taylor Donatella Dress | $565 | SOSUSU | sosusuboutique.com

Chewbeads Christopher Necklace | $36 | LITTLE MISS MUFFIN | shoplittlemissmuffin.com

8 Moncler Richard Quinn Hooded Vest | $2,345 | NET-A-PORTER | net-a-porter.com

Washable Double Pointed Markers | $24.99 | WHIMSICAL ALLEY | whimisicalalley.com

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Jungle Love Embroidered Scarf | $420 | HERMÈS | hermes.com

Rainbow Rainbow Clutch | $4,195 | JUDITH LEIBER COUTURE | judithleiber.com

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Snuggle Slippers | $34 | WILDFLOWER NOLA | wildflowernola.com

Bailey Rainbow Heart Silk Shirt | $340 | LISOU | lisou.co.uk

Zebra Pool Float | $28 | AMARA | amara.com

Rainbow Sleeveless Sling Dress | $35.99 | WHIMSICAL ALLEY whimisicalalley.com

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Iridescent Large Cosmetic Bag | $30 | JUJU'S KIDS BOUTIQUE | jujuskidsboutique.com

The Found Unicorn Pouch | $16 | DRINK BEAUTY | drinkbeautynola.com

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Hunt Slonem Down Filled Pillow | $426 Each | HAZELNUT | hazelnutneworleans.com

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Grimms Pastel Rainbow Wood Toy | $117.49 | TROUVA | trouva.com

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Bedrooms Built for Big Dreams by katy danos | photos by joshua brasted

C hildren see the world very differently than we do. They infuse wonder, imagination, and a little bit of magic into everything they do. An enchanting bedroom, intentionally planned with plenty of open floor space for creative playtime, encourages budding artists and tiny adventurers to while away their days at independent play. To strike a balance between practical matters such as clothes storage, a cozy place to lay a weary head, and toy organization, choose simple furnishings that can do double

duty. A trunk can easily become a game table and a crib that converts to a toddler bed is well worth the investment. Doses of whimsy and happy colors that can flex and grow as your child matures is the perfect way to decorate for tiny tenants. Age appropriate books, games, and interactive toys stimulate young minds and are loads of fun. Spotlighted here are three bedrooms that are sure to bring out the inner child in all of us. Dream big, little ones.

Up, Up, and Away

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I love how joyful the room is. Every morning I walk down the hall just to stare at it in awe. The color palette and whimsical elements just make you smile. It's such a happy space and I know our baby will love it too. - Casi St. Julian

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I n a light-filled cottage in Gentilly near the lake, interior designer Casi St. Julian, has created a charming nursery for the arrival of her first child, Oliver. As owners of Eclectic Home, an award-winning home furnishings shop and design firm, she and her mother Penny Francis are well-versed in how to make a space high functioning and beautiful. But when it comes time to do it for the very first grandbaby in the family (on both sides!) during such unprecedented times...well, you can say that this has been an especially meaningful experience for the family. As Casi explains, "This pandemic has put so many things into perspective for everyone. This wasn't the pregnancy I expected, but I've made the best of it. In a way, the nursery is the heart of our home now. The arrival of our baby Oliver has been the only thing we've been looking forward to in 2020, so to have such a joyful sanctuary to spend time in during quarantine makes it even more tolerable. We are blessed and super excited." When Casi was developing the design scheme for the room, she kept a few key priorities in mind. "I wanted a room that my son could grow into over time and I love spaces that are unisex, so a gender-neutral palette was a given. I fell in love with the whimsical wallpaper with adorable

French-inspired hot air balloons and that was the starting point for everything." She painted the room Benjamin Moore's Whipple Blue and selected a sunshine-drenched awning stripe indoor-outdoor fabric from Schumacher for the windows. As Casi pointed out, the décor will work fine as Oliver becomes a young boy and if down the line there is a daughter, she can pull the pretty pink out of the wallpaper to change things up a bit. I love how smart this is: the wallpaper and drapery are the investment and the paint color is always easy to change. She kept furnishings to a minimum and focused on function. "For us, making the nursery functional with not a lot of clutter is important. When you live in a New Orleans house, there is often limited storage space, so we wanted to plan the space carefully to incorporate the necessities as opposed to just pretty things and toys." The clean, modern lines of the crib she selected, the Gelato Convertible Crib from Babyletto, pairs well with the calm, muted hues of the bedding and quilted blanket from Land Of Nod. All together, it's a splendid nursery filled with everything a new mother needs. And the fanciful imagery of exciting balloon rides to faraway places is exactly what magical dreams are made of.

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A baby shower for me during and I wanted to take every single precaution by postponing and having a Sip and See much later. But my godmother, mom, and other four aunts thought it was just so depressing to not celebrate such a blessing since this is our first child. They surprised me with a "drive-by" shower and I am beyond grateful. Short, sweet, and intimate was the way to go and I loved it. - Casi St. Julian these times was completely out of the question. My husband

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Sweet Dreams

W hen artist Natalie Erwin, originally from Fort Worth, Texas, was ready to decorate her daughters' bedroom in their new home in New Orleans, she turned to Madre, an interior design firm from Dallas. She and her husband were renovating a large-scale house on St. Charles Avenue, so working with designers from her home state was fun and familiar. As the Madre designers explain, "Decorating with Natalie is a blast. As an artist, she has distinct visions and it has been a treat to help bring them to life." For Marion, 7, and Talia, 5, the team created an ultra-feminine and elegant environment with lots of room to play. "I love that my girls chose to

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share a room even though there is space in the house for their own rooms. They're best friends and inseparable," says Natalie. The room is painted a delicate and restful hue—Middleton Pink by Farrow and Ball. From there, the design team installed custom headboards, valances, and canopies dressed in rosy layers of pattern and print to heighten the sense of joyful girlish whimsy. "The window treatments are actually the bed canopies," says the designer. "They’re designed so that the backs open to let light in. And the valences have a soft wave that outlines the custom frames and portraits that Natalie painted of her girls." Yes, you read that right. Natalie is a noted artist who creates unique portraits on custom oval panels. Her paintings of Marion and Talia are showstoppers. Natalie also painted the stunning chinoiserie panels that cover the room with enchanting flowers, birds, and trees. "The panels are removable and I used a neutral and mature color palette

so they could be in my girls' collection throughout their lives to use in their future living, dining, or bedrooms. I wanted to create memorable pieces that could grow with them over time." Beautiful D. Porthault linens in the Chardons Luzerne pattern bring in several pastel colors that complement the artwork. Skirted bed platforms hide trundles that come out for sleepovers and a classic chest between the beds doubles as storage and nightstands. For an "organized chaos" trick, Natalie spaced the beds just far enough from the walls so that the girls could store all of their favorite stuffed animals there. "They never want to part with any of them," says Natalie. "This allows all of them to sleep besides them every night." With an adorable confectioner's "shop" in the room and plenty of uncluttered floor space, Marion and Talia spend hours happily playing in their magical and sweet bedroom.

In a sun-drenched bathroom, Meg Braff wallpaper and Raoul Textiles curtains create a classic garden feel. The Valmont Mirror is from Natalie's new home décor company, Fleur Home, which launches this Fall. Petal pink floral glass sconces from Visual Comfort are the icing on the cake.

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M y girls and I our home beautiful and functional is important to us. I wanted to make everything very comfortable so that our young children feel free to have fun in every single room. - Natalie Erwin are homebodies, so making

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Custom Lampshade Fabric LISA HENDERSON INTERIORS lisahendersoninteriors.com

Stuffed Giraffe LITTLE MISS MUFFIN | shoplittlemissmuffin.com Haga Park Tent SCANLON APPARATI | scanlonapperati.com Interior Painting PROTOCOL CONSTRUCTION | protocolcon.com Murals and Portraits NATALIE ERWIN ART | natalieerwin.com

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Call of the Wild

A ccording to artist and designer Ellen Macomber, her son's light filled bedroom is the reason she bought her Central City house. "Previous owners installed the windows which were from a cabin in North Carolina. I stood at the window and looked into the backyard and knew that this was the house for us," she explains. I totally agree. Donald, 6, is living in the coolest treehouse of a bedroom ever. The magnificent windows create an automatic portal to an imaginative sense of adventure. Ellen describes her aesthetic as "Curated Madness" and "Heirloom Heavy." Indeed the room is filled with wonderful art, well-loved keepsakes, and treasures found on their many travels. "If Donald or I don't see the magic in an object, then it's not for us." The room is organized into various activity spaces. Ellen's grandmother's desk received a fresh coat of paint to create a future homework and art station. A big cozy bed and a daybed for guests is layered with colorful patchwork quilts that Ellen scored at estate sales, her "side obsession." There's a table that Donald sets up train layouts and as

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Ellen explains, "Since it's all in his own space, I allow him to leave his intricate designs out for longer periods of time than I would if it was all downstairs!" The fabulous teepee was a gift from his paternal grandmother and the firepit was something Ellen bought from Land Of Nod while she was still pregnant to tuck away for later. I love the posse of critters and friends — birthday gifts from friends and family — especially the red fox wearing one of Ellen's sequined face masks. "His collection of animals is amazing," says Ellen. "Add the teepee and some pillows and boom! It's an interactive art installation. His room reminds me of Wes Anderson's fanciful movie, the Fantastic Mr. Fox ." Of course, the bedroom is covered in great art and whimsical objects reflecting Ellen's love for street maps and travel, unusual textiles, and bold colors. One gallery wall is a collection of art purchased while travelling through Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Above the bed, Donald's own art from school is featured alongside a NYC subway map and a Jazz Fest kid's map that he found while estate sale hunting with his mom. A sailing ship hangs from the ceiling along with a colorful mobile, his growing collection of hats are on wall pegs, and open bins and baskets corral books and toys. "It's what we call organized chaos," says Ellen. "It's color pop, art pop, heirloom pop...pop goes the weasel and the weasel goes pop."

O ur house is our safe haven. Everything in it has a purpose and brings us a sense of peace. We are out West now, but Donald is missing his room. Can you imagine having such a great room that you miss it even when on a fabulous mountain adventure? He is one lucky guy. - Ellen Macomber

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W ith families spending more time at home, a multi-functional bedroom is key. Space to read and relax, a designated work area and organization that your child can manage keeps everyone happy. Allowing your child to express their creativity is a trend that never goes out of style. - Kristina Fortier

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Baby Quilt and Boudoir | $198 | SOTRE | sotrecollection.com

Hunt Slonem Bunny Dish | $45 | HAZELNUT | hazelnutneworleans.com

Little Unicorn Muslin Swaddle | $21 | MIGNON NOLA | mignonnola.com

Pink Ghost Chair | $160 | PERCH | perch-home.com

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Louisiana Girls Swaddle Blankets | $36 | ORIENT EXPRESSED | orientexpressed.com

Fiona Walker Bunny | $150 | MIGNON NOLA | mignonnola.com

Gummy Goods Nightlight | $30 | MIGNON NOLA mignonnola.com

Fringed Blankets | $52 Each | MIGNON NOLA | mignonnola.com

Sailing Ship Kite | $60 | HAZELNUT | hazelnutneworleans.com

Avocado Pink Heart Pillow | $35 | JUJU'S KIDS BOUTIQUE | jujuskidsboutique.com

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Rocket Night Light | $18 | MIGNON NOLA | mignonnola.com

Dana Gibson Bamboo Mirror | $635 | DANA GIBSON | danagibson.com

Oversized T-Rex | $110 | LITTLE MISS MUFFIN | shoplittlemissmuffin.com

One Hundred 80 Degrees Paper Mache Tabletop Unicorn Friends | $137.99 | WHIMSICAL ALLEY | whimsicalalley.com

E & E Teepee Playmat | $160 | MAISONETTE | maisonette.com

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Fiona Walker Mini Tiger Head | $44.99 | MAGIC BOX TOYS | magicboxnola.com

Elephant Parade Mobile | $86 | MIGNON NOLA | mignonnola.com

Rainbow Printed Pompom Bin | $30 | PEHR | pehr.com

Forest Fox Chair | $56.99 | MAISONETTE | maisonette.com

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Child's Portrait | By Commission | NATALIE ERWIN ART | natalieerwin.com

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1. Bugs on the Rug by Johnette Downing | $10.99 | JUJU'S KIDS BOUTIQUE | jujuskidsboutique.com

2. Crocodiles Need Kisses Too by Rebecca Colby | $17.99 | NOMA | noma.org

3. I Need a Hug by Susie Linn | $9.99 | ORIENT EXPRESSED | orientexpressed.com

4. Cézanne's Parrot by Amy Guglielmo | $17.99 | NOMA | noma.org

5. Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans | $17.99 | MAGIC BOX TOYS | magicboxnola.com

6. Things That Geaux by Scott and Tallulah Campbell | $17.99 | MIGNON NOLA | mignonnola.com

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8. Jack and the Beanstalk | $14.99 | ORIENT EXPRESSED | orientexpressed.com

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1. The Flying Horses of City Park by Kat Pigott | $16.99 | MIGNON NOLA | mignonnola.com

2. In My Room: A Book of Creativity by Jo Witek | $16.95 |

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3. Nevertheless She Wore It: 50 Iconic Fashion Moments by Ann Shen | $22.50 | HAZELNUT | hazelnutneworleans.com 4. Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History by Vashti Harrison | $17.99 | HAZELNUT | hazelnutneworleans.com

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1. Baseball Legends Alphabet by Beck Feiner | $20 | LITTLE MISS MUFFIN | shoplittlemissmuffin.com

2. The Cat and the Bird by Géraldine Elschner | $14.95 | NOMA | noma.org

3. The Night Voyage by Daria Song | $15.99 | NOMA | noma.org

4. My Big Barefoot Book of French & English Words by Sophie Fatus | $19.99 | HISTORIC NEW ORLEANS COLLECTION | hnoc.org

5. Your Baby's First Word Will Be Dada by Jimmy Fallon | $8.99 | WHIMSICAL ALLEY | whimsicalalley.com

6. Penguin Says "Please" by Michael Dahl | $12 | LITTLE MISS MUFFIN | shoplittlemissmuffin.com

7. Amazing Animals by Cherie Zamazing | $9.99 | ORIENT EXPRESSED | orientexpressed.com

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1. Floss & Rock Pirate Skipping Rope | $9 | MIGNON NOLA | mignonnola.com

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5. Melissa & Doug Magnetivity Set On the Farm | $52 | LITTLE MISS MUFFIN shoplittlemissmuffin.com

6. Yottoy 16 inch Madeline Doll | $39.99 | MAGIC BOX TOYS | magicboxnola.com

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1. Floss & Rock Magnetic Fun & Games | $21 | MIGNON NOLA | mignonnola.com

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3. Glow in the Dark Jungle Puzzle | $14.99 | HAZELNUT | hazelnutneworleans.com

4. New York Puzzle "The Night Garden" | $19.99 | MAGIC BOX TOYS | magicboxnola.com

5. TY Disney Dumbo | $26 | ORIENT EXPRESSED | orientexpressed.com

6. Deep Sea Jigsaw | $21.95 | NOLA KIDS | @nola_kids

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1. The Game of Life | $39.99 | MAGIC BOX TOYS | magicboxnola.com

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1. Rainbow Fairy Tin Tea Set | $32.99 | WHIMSICAL ALLEY | whimsicalalley.com

2. Unicorn Cupcake Kit | $12 | ORIENT EXPRESSED | orientexpressed.com

3. Bespoke Wooden Domino Game | $32 | VERISHOP | verishop.com

4. Unicorn Hair Chalk | $9 | JUJU'S KIDS BOUTIQUE | jujuskidsboutique.com

5. My First Puzzle | $14.95 | NOLA KIDS | @nola_kids

6. Candylab Milk Truck | $44.99 | MAGIC BOX TOYS | magicboxnola.com

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1. Meri Meri Mia Rainbow Doll | $65 | MAISONETTE | maisonette.com

2. Floss & Rock Magnetic Fantasy Dress Up | $22.95 | NOLA KIDS | @nola_kids

PORCH PRESENTS

GIFTS • JEWELRY • ART • STATIONERY • WEDDING REGISTRY

3714 Magazine Street | 504.533.9670 | @hilltopshoppe

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Meri Meri Cat Rattle | $22 | MIGNON NOLA | mignonnola.com

Meri Meri Monkey Rattle | $20 | MAISONETTE | maisonette.com

TEETH T I ME

TOYS YOUR BABY WILL DROOL OVER

Kozy Koala Teething Rattle | $12 | NOMA | noma.org

Whale Rattle | $29 | ZESTT ORGANICS zesttorganics.com

Chew Crew Rainbow Teether | $12.99 | WHIMSICAL ALLEY | whimsicalalley.com

Sophie La Girafe Teether | $18 |

BANBURY CROSS banburycrosskids.com

Happy Teether by Bella Tunno | $14 |

LITTLE MISS MUFFIN shoplittlemissmuffin.com

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Maison Nola Big Crown Silicone Teether | $16 | HISTORIC NEW ORLEANS COLLECTION | hnoc.org

Fat Brain Toys pipSquigz Loops | $14 | LITTLE MISS MUFFIN shoplittlemissmuffin.com

Rocket Teether | $12 | MIGNON NOLA | mignonnola.com

Maison Nola King Cake Silicone Teether | $16 | HISTORIC NEW ORLEANS COLLECTION hnoc.org

C: 236-6834 · lcrosenfeld@latterblum.com O: 866-2785 · lettyrosenfeld.latter-blum.com LETTY ROSENFELD GRI, CRS

Goodnight Moon Rattle | $9.99 | WHIMSICAL ALLEY whimsicalalley.com

200 Broadway St. Suite 142, New Orleans, LA 70118

5255 Annunciation Street Uptown | $585,000

Skippy Frog Teething Rattle | $12 | NOMA | noma.org

Beautiful renovation of Uptown Victorian cottage near Jefferson Ave. Stunning pine floors, high ceilings and open floor plan. Gorgeous kitchen, fabulous master suite with huge walk-in closet and bath with marble shower, slipper tub and double sinks. Lovely landscaped back yard with deck and patio. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and large laundry room.

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Fashion for Tots, Tykes and Tweens All Dressed Up: Leopard Swing Dress | $32.99 | WHIMSICAL ALLEY whimsicalalley.com

By Catherine Campbell

F rom sophisticated mini-me looks to classic children's ensembles, kid's fashion runs the gamut. Louisiana-inspired patterns and gender- neutral prints are always popular. And to be sure, there's big splashes of wry humor and fun whimsy this season right alongside the girlish glitter and glow.

Charabia Butterfly Dress | $161 | BERGDORF GOODMAN bergdorfgoodman.com

Distressed Cardigan | $35.99 | WHIMSICAL ALLEY | whimsicalalley.com

The Found Lips Pin | $11 | DRINK BEAUTY drinkbeautynola.com

Jennifer Behr Lori Headband | $240 | SHOPBOP shopbop.com

Thirsty Cropped Sweatshirt | $40 | DRINK BEAUTY | drinkbeautynola.com

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APlayful

Plaid Pullover | $74 | and Skirt | $62 | WILDFLOWER NOLA wildflowernola.com

Boutique

for children and their parents

Toys H Candy H Clothes H Party Supplies EVENT VENUE SPACE FOR BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Show Your Spirit Headbands | $22 Each | VIOLET & BROOKS violetandbrooks.com

AND OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS SPECIAL CLASS OFFERINGS!

Tiger Muslin Bubble | $26.95 |

NOLA KIDS @nola_kids

(225) 306-4469 4512 Virginia St., Zachary www.whimsicalalley.com

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Snoball Organic Cotton Pajamas | $36 | JUJU'S KIDS BOUTIQUE jujuskidsboutique.com

Alligator Printed Pajamas | $35 | ZUKA BABY zukababy.com

Lil Ducklings Dallas Polo | $43.99 | WHIMSICAL ALLEY whimsicalalley.com

Monogrammed Bow | $20 | ORIENT EXPRESSED | orientexpressed.com

Parkland Nebula Galaxy Backpack | $42 | LITTLE MISS MUFFIN shoplittlemissmuffin.com

Blossom Floral Frill Dress | $24 | JOJO MAMAN BEBE jojomamanbebe.ie

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Marley Long Sleeve Dress | $32 | MAISONETTE | maisonette.com

Krewe Crawfish Dress | $52 | MIGNON NOLA | mignonnola.com

Lilliput Crawfish Earrings | $10.99 | JUJU'S KIDS BOUTIQUE jujuskidsboutique.com

Cotton Web Belt Original Logo | $35.99 | WHIMSICAL ALLEY whimsicalalley.com

Benjamin Placed Stripe Sweater | $75 | MAISONETTE | maisonette.com

Crawfish Onesie | $24 | ORIENT EXPRESSED orientexpressed.com

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Faux Fur Vest | $36.99 | WHIMSICAL ALLEY whimsicalalley.com

Southern Tide Black & Gold Shirt | $59.50 | PERLIS | perlis.com

Ruth Supreme Pin | $11 | DRINK BEAUTY drinkbeautynola.com

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Trailblazer Tee | $28 | PICCOLINA | piccolina.com

Angel Dear Avocado Dress | $34.95 | NOLA KIDS | @nola_kids

Katherine Johnson Trailblazer Tee | $28 | PICCOLINA | piccolina.com

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NICKIE LANE 504-427-5899 Licensed in LA

Princess Tiana Headband | $20 | MIGNON NOLA mignonnola.com

Raelyn Shorts | $46 | JUJU'S KIDS BOUTIQUE jujuskidsboutique.com

Leopard Dolman T-Shirt | $19.99 | WHIMSICAL ALLEY whimsicalalley.com

6031 PITT STREET UPTOWN • $1,175,000 3 BED | 2.5 BATH | 2,919 SQFT

Wonderfully updated & finished home around Audubon Park. Terrific open floor plan, with high ceilings & off street parking.

200Broadway, Suite142 | 504-866-2785

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Unicorn Sequin Bomber | $80 | LOLA AND THE BOYS lolaandtheboys.com

Purple Cheerleader Dress | $54 | BANBURY CROSS banburycrosskids.com

Hearts Bubble Romper | $36 | LUCKY JADE | luckyjade.com

Charley Glitter Sandals | $36 | JUJU'S KIDS BOUTIQUE jujuskidsboutique.com

Monogram Butterfly Backpack | $44 | ORIENT EXPRESSED orientexpressed.com

Purple Tutu | $30 | JUJU'S KIDS BOUTIQUE | jujuskidsboutique.com

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Sketchers Lite-Sparkle Sneakers | $44.99 | WHIMSICAL ALLEY whimsicalalley.com

Heart Summer Dress | $32 | JUJU'S KIDS BOUTIQUE jujuskidsboutique.com

Unicorn Hair Clip | $10 | ORIENT EXPRESSED | orientexpressed.com

thank you for shopping local!

Harlow Snap Skirt | $27 | Oliver Button Down | $24 |

MAISONETTE maisonette.com

New Orleans’ family-owned liquor store leading in wine, spirits, gifts & gourmet food since 1946

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Art WORKS OF by Michaela Bechler

M any factors contribute to New Orleans' magic, but our artists truly set the city apart from the rest. Experience the joy of art with your family through colorful, interactive experiences.

The Grey Collaborative

When abstract artist Abigail Reller first began painting with her daughter a few years ago, she loved the result. The New Orleans native merged her two passions — art and children — together into The Grey Collaborative. Families bring their kids to Reller's Metairie studio for a 45-minute session, where she works with them to create colorful and textured base layers. Clients can expect a calm, fun environment, where children will learn while creating. "After their session, I work on and adjust the piece to make it a high-end piece of art — beautiful enough to hang in their home!"

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details

Prices begin at $350 | abigailrellerart.com

Photos by: Jillian Greenberg

Summer Time in the City White Wines, Champagne and fresh flowers

710 VETERANS BLVD, METAIRIE, LA 70005 | (504) 834-8216 7AM TO 9PM Everyday | www.dorignacs.com

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jamnola - joy art music nola

New Orleans' first experiential pop-up opens this month and audiences of all ages are sure to love the stimulating stroll dedicated to the Crescent City. The 5,400-square foot space contains the work of 20 artists featured in 12 rooms, all celebrating "the iconic art, music, food, and theatrics of the city." The project was founded by Jonny Liss and Chad Smith, two local Bywater residents, in creative partnership with Where Y'Art. Music is curated by local legend George Porter, Jr. and a percentage of JAMNOLA's proceeds will be donated back to New Orleans charity partners Trombone Shorty Foundation and Feed the Second Line.

details

JAMNOLA is located at 2832 Royal Street | jamnola.com

Children 2 and under are free; Kids ages 3-12 are $20. Children under 3 are not required to wear masks. Louisiana residents can receive 15% off tickets in August with promo code NOLALOVE. Families can save up to 15% when you book a private tour for six.

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504-628-8932 NINA LOUP & NICOLE M. HERRINGTON-LOUP 504-650-7177 OFFICE: 504-887-7878 THE LOU P G ROU P@GAR DNE R R EALTOR S . COM

4509 VETERANS BLVD. METAIRIE, LA 70006

4437 Rue Place Pontchartrain Kenner · $915,000

11 Bonita Bay Drive English Turn · $899,000

5917 Cleveland Place Metairie · $430,000 Lakefront levee lot in established Metairie neighborhood. Ready to build. See survey in disclosures. One of a kind.

Custom home with salt water pool, 6,500 sf living, built-in aquarium, water filtration system, GE profile refrigerator & built in subzero, hurricane shutters & generator. Symmetry stairs, 3 floors, cherry cabinets in kitchen.

Stunning 4 Bed (2 Mstr) home with custom details. Picture windows view pool area, golf course & lake. Subzero fridge, freezer & wine cooler, video room on mezzanine, 3 car garage, large yard. So much more!! Renovations in progress.

225 Dunleith Drive Destrehan · $310,000 Charming Victorian with 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 1 half bath, bonus areas for entertaining, exercise room, study, and living & dining areas.

4465 San Marco Road New Orleans East · $299,000

7925 Lady Gray Drive New Orleans · $275,000

Spacious brick home with waterfront living, dock, piers for boats. 5 Beds, 3 full Baths: Master up & down. Oversized lot & many recreation areas. Rear yard access & large front carport & porch area.

Concrete & steel building, solid firebreaker wall, emergency generator, 1 1/2 baths, offices, 3 phase electric nearby, 2 dock doors 16x14, metal roof, storage shed with electric, presently used as iron works, welding, metal construction.

NEW PRICE

3849 W. Metairie Avenue Metairie · $249,000

SINCE THE LAST ISSUE Renovated & freshly painted 2 Bed, 2 Bath Condo with Stainless Steel appliances, granite counters, cherry stained cabinets, fireplaces, garden & whirlpool tubs, mirrored closets, private patio, & lots of storage. Never flooded. 1500 West Esplanade Avenue, Unit 16B Kenner · $132,000

4101 Delaware Avenue, Unit 1 Kenner · $90,000

Original owners selling well-maintained brick home. Living room & den open to Kitchen with granite, stainless steel appliances & breakfast area. 3 Beds, ample closets, attached garage, covered side patio & large backyard. X flood zone.

Great location! Well-maintained, corner townhouse with double insulated windows, french doors, spacious patio, SS appliances & designer fixtures & cabinets. $125 monthly condo fee. Refrigerator, washer & dryer remain.

SOLD! 5232 Cleveland Place · Metairie Residential SOLD! 325 Williams Boulevard · Rivertown Kenner Commercial

UNDER CONTRACT! 7521 Canal Boulevard · Lakeview $975,000 UNDER CONTRACT! 104 Magnolia Drive · Old Metairie $590,000

Copyright 2015 GARDNER, REALTORS. If you have a brokerage relationship with another agency, this is not Intended as a solicitation. All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Brokerage firm Licensed in Louisiana and Mississippi.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 6:30PM

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