A minimalist white bud vase, with a touch of cheeky personality in hand-painted gold facial features, perks up any bookshelf. Relish, 600 Metairie Road, 309-3336, RelishNewOrleans.comÂ
 A set of gold cocktail forks make a darling addition to a plate of hors d’oeuvres. Lucy Rose, 3318 Magazine St., 895-0444; 600 Metairie Road, 218-7368, ShopLucyRose.comÂ
A divine dessert becomes even lovelier when placed atop a crystal cake stand with a luxe gold edge. Hilltop Shoppe, 3714 Magazine St., 533-9670, HilltopShoppe.comÂ
Pretty up your kitchen with a flour sack towel depicting the Louisiana state flower, beautifully illustrated and digitally printed by New Orleans artist Kristin Malone Johnson. Home Malone, 629 N Carrollton Ave., 324-8352; 4610 Magazine St., 766-6148, HomeMaloneNola.comÂ
Collect your little one’s toys in a stylish and smart way by storing them in a decorative lidded basket, woven from grass in the rural areas of Senegal in West Africa. Soava, inside Zele, 2841 Magazine St., (985) 326-9103, SoavaStore.comÂ
A little greenery goes a long way with a pretty hand-drawn Monstera letterpress art print. Lionheart Prints, 3312 Magazine St., 267-5299, LionheartPrints.comÂ
Bring your matches out of the box and set them up in lovely little ceramic speckled strikers. Sunday Shop, 2025 Magazine St., 342-2087, SundayShop.coÂ
For a handsome touch, a candle from Bourbon Royalty’s southern gentlemen collection captures the tradition of a true gent. Little Miss Muffin, 766 Harrison Ave., 482-8200; 244 Metairie Road, 833-6321; 3307 Severn Ave., 455-1444, ShopLittleMissMuffin.comÂ
A lovely set of marble salt and pepper shakers with raw edged gold detail prove that even the simplest ingredients deserve to get dressed up. Phina, 3717 Veterans Blvd., 888-4141; 2561 Metairie Road, 827-1605; 425 Harrison Ave., 571-5169; PhinaShop.comÂ
Add a luxurious touch to a settee with a Taline accent pillow in linen charmeuse, adorned with tassels and available in a wide range of color options. Bella Notte Linens, BellaNotteLinens.comÂ
