In this series, Lagniappe presents a different work each week from the collection of the New Orleans Museum of Art, with commentary from a curator. With the summer wedding season in full swing, many ...

Last week I wrote about a hand warming ceremony— an idea I came up with on a cold day. Another winter inspired ritual is a ‘blanket ceremony.’ It comes from a Native American tradition. In the ...

You don’t need to spend a fortune to make your wedding tables look beautiful. Bud vases are simple, affordable and charming. With a few flowers and candles, you can make your tables feel full and ...

: 4 x 5 in. (10.2 x 12.7 cm.), 9 1/2 x 6 x 6 in. (24.1 x 15.2 x 15.2 cm.) ...