Beefs and bouquets July 29

A big, beautiful Gerber daisy bouquet to my wonderful co-workers at Shaw Cable: Stefanie, Lucy, Roberta, Tami and Jenna Bean. You girls are the best.

The Dessy Group Introduces Wedding Planning Tools Online

The Dessy Group, a leading manufacturer of bridesmaid gowns and wedding accessories, is pleased to announce the launch of Wedding Planning Tools, a seamless and interactive way for a bride and groom to plan and announce a wedding online.

Finding 'collectionitis' cure is big designer challenge

Ask interior designers to share their biggest client peeves, and they'll tell you it's not clients who have lousy taste, nor ones with minuscule budgets, nor those who can't make a decision without asking their mothers.

What's happening in and around New Orleans this weekend

Events not to miss in and around New Orleans.

Watchdog: Brides on budgets: Ideas and tips for couples to lower wedding costs

Finding ways to pare wedding costs is chic, not cheap. Here are ideas and tips for couples facing today's financial realities.