| A Moment to Ponder is the title of this sizeable (80-inch by 18-inch) wood panel mixed-media work by artist Sarah Ashley Longshore. She creates original works as well as custom pieces, based on individual decor consultations — $2,700 at Perch (2844 Magazine St. 899-2122; www.perch-home.com). |
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In the age of email, receiving a handwritten note is a rare and beautiful thing, especially when it comes on a vibrant Dewey Howard-designed note card — $25 for 12 cards and envelopes at Stationer of New Orleans (3947 Magazine St., 895-4868; www.stationernola.com). |
| Jewelry designer Janet Bruno-Small used Peruvian butterfly wings to create a mosaic pendant framed in sterling silver. The necklace is made of faceted Amazonite and antique Bavarian glass beads — $249 at Mon Coeur (3952 Magazine St., 899-0064; www.moncoeurfinejewelry.com). |
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