Made of oyster shells, this especially hardy embodiment of Louisiana’s beloved state flower makes a lovely and unexpected addition to a coffee table or bookshelf.
Home Malone, 4610 Magazine St. and 629 N. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, (504) 766-6148, homemalonenola.com. Oyster shell magnolia sculptures, small (5 to 6 inches), $60; large (8 to 10 inches), $100.
A look that hints at live vines paired with the solid permanence of sculpture, this elegant duo gives you an instant wow-factor centerpiece for a last-minute dinner party.
Eclectic Home, 8211 Oak St., New Orleans, (504) 866-6654, eclectichome.net. Labyrinth sculpture (set of two) in iron with a bronze finish and a marble base (13.5 and 22 inches high), $485.
New to New Orleans, Lush Magnolia offers a modern take on flower preservation. The boutique resin art studio specializes in creating commissioned artwork and functional home decor from its customers’ special-occasion flowers.
Lush Magnolia, 404 Magazine St., New Orleans, (504) 457-7157, lushmagnolia.com, hello@lushmagnolia.com. Metal and resin side table, call or email for details and pricing. (In-store shopping by appointment only.)
Permanently perfectly imperfect, this striking golden palmetto sculpture is a great stand-in for the real thing.
B.Viz Design, 3506 Magazine St., New Orleans, (504) 913-4111, bvizdesign.com. Palmetto leaf on stand, resin and metal in gold-leaf finish, $190.
Flower Flash is a vibrant behind-the-scenes look at celebrated floral designer Lewis Miller’s guerrilla flower installations in New York City. A flower flash, a name coined by Miller, is a combination of decorative art, street art and floral design.
Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St., New Orleans, (504) 899-7323, octaviabooks.com. Flower Flash by Lewis Miller (hardcover) from The Monacelli Press, $55.
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