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Uptown Veterinary Hospital

Martha Pitts — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:00:00 -0500

by Martha Pitts At Uptown Veterinary Hospital (731 Nashville Ave., 504-897-4973; www.uptownvetnola.-com), it's not uncommon for dogs to come to their appointments wearing tutus and other frilly frocks, even when it's not Carnival season. Dr. Jessica Miller, a veterinarian and owner of the clinic, wouldn't have it any other way.…

The Green Project giveaway

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:00:00 -0500

The Green Project (2831 Marais St., 504-945-0240; www.-thegreenproject.org) gives away selected salvaged and reused building materials Tuesday, May 21, through Saturday, May 25.

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Chef Tucker Fitz-Hugh Jr. at Judy at the Rink

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:00:00 -0500

Judy at the Rink (The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., 504-891-7018; www.-judyattherink.com) hosts a special appearance from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, by chef Tucker Fitz-Hugh Jr., who will exhibit his fondant rose centerpieces.…

Retro Active Vintage is Moving

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:00:00 -0500

Retro Active Vintage (5924 Magazine St., 504-895-5054; www.retroactivevintage.com) is holding a moving sale through May 31. Clothes, accessories and houseware items are discounted.…

Hair of the Dog Grand Opening

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:00:00 -0500

Hair of the Dog (1029 Ninth St., 504-228-6477), a dog grooming salon, celebrates its grand opening from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 25.…

Beyond the Fleur De Lis

Polly Sawabini — Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:00 -0500

Novel ways to show your louisiana pride by Polly Sawabini and Missy Wilkinson

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Dolce, Gabbana and Isabella

Nicole Carroll — Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:00 -0500

by Nicole Carroll If during a stroll on Chartres Street near Jackson Square you hear the sweet singing of birds, it might be the Gouldian finches Dolce and Gabbana, who live at The Voluptuous Vixen (818 Chartres St., 504-529- 3588; www.thevoluptuousvixen.com). The pair's festive, vibrant appearance makes them look right at home in the French Quarter.…

Face Reality

Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:00 -0500

Three CUE fashion makeover winners present new faces to the world I've had the pleasure of observing many talented makeup artists at work. One of them, who honed her craft by practicing on drag queens, created jaw-dropping effects with contouring and highlights.…

Powder Room Pampering

Megan Braden-Perry — Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:00 -0500

At-home spa days blend the luxuries of a resort with the comforts of home by Megan Braden-Perry

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Fais Do-Do

Megan Braden-Perry — Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:00 -0500

Make bedtime less of a battle with these cozy finds by Megan Braden-Perry

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Let's hear it from the boys

Polly Sawabini — Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:00 -0500

Three guys' takes on out-there trends by Polly Sawabini Gladiator Boots "The female leg should be celebrated and exalted, not bound and gagged.…

Garden Cottage

Lee Cutrone — Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:00 -0500

Home is Where Physician, Collector and Gardener Mark Carbon honors The Past and Digs In The Dirt. by Lee Cutrone Built in 1874 and embellished with gingerbread trimmings and a wrought-iron gate, Mark Carbon's Uptown house typifies Victorian architecture. Carbon designed the front and rear gardens in the manner of the era as well, with delphinium, foxglove, larkspur and climbing roses.…

Nora Patterson

JEFF ROEDEL — Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:00 -0500

a look at the royal teeth vocalist's elegant-yet-edgy aesthetic. by JEFF ROEDEL She'll sing. She'll bounce.…

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