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Holidays on the Gulf Coast Videos: Music

Flanagan's Christmas Special 2008 - Good King WenceslasThis is how New Orleans does Christmas.

Holidays on the Gulf Coast Videos: Music

Flanagan's Christmas Special 2007The first Flanagan's Christmas Special. A very weird and wonderful rendition of Little Drummer Boy, as performed by Andy Overslaugh and Jameson King featuring Noisician Coalition

Holidays on the Gulf Coast Videos: Funny

Flanagan's Pub's Christmas Variety Show4th annual. A lot of inside jokes? Yes. But still funny? Oh yes.

Holidays on the Gulf Coast Videos: Funny

Flanagan's Christmas Special Third Annual 2009Really, all of the Flanagan's Christmas Specials are my favorites, because they involve my favorite people.

MissMalaprop: @smplexlyree I'm actually phasing out any kid / baby stuff cause its a market I don't really know. But happy to share on my blog. link?

MissMalaprop: RT @grist One company could destroy the ocean ecosystem http://ow.ly/5Hlv6

MissMalaprop: RT @ecosalon Forever 21 Sued Again, This Time For Allegedly Swiping A Textile Design - The Consumerist: http://t.co/BHfyvmb via @AddThis

MissMalaprop: Ugh, more of this again? RT @feistyelle As a small fashion biz owner, you don't think it could happen to you but does: http://ow.ly/5Hm3D

MissMalaprop: new blog post: Sustainable Seafood & Shark Week! http://bit.ly/rtWRyd

Sustainable Seafood & Shark Week!

Look what just arrived at Miss Malaprop headquarters!! I’m going to be including these Seafood Watch pocket guides in all future online orders (while supplies last of course!) and handing them out at local events. I picked up my first copy of these in 2006, just a month or so…

MissMalaprop: @champsuperstar Jazz & Heritage Foundation is giving grants for music programs: http://ow.ly/5H1jI make Girls Rock Camp NOLA a reality???

MissMalaprop: Cheap & Easy Marketing Idea: Business Cards http://bit.ly/nxMUNd

MissMalaprop: RT @cuteeverything: Enter the giveaway!!!! Honey nut cheerios prize pack http://t.co/qhgdo3Z

MissMalaprop: @HJudeBoudreaux @504Stitches it was great to finally meet you albeit briefly!

MissMalaprop: RT @Oceana Recycling is an easy way to protect the world's oceans. Join @Oceana & take the pledge. #oceanhero http://ow.ly/5BQf9

MissMalaprop: @curlyemmy there I go suggesting the most obvious answer :P

MissMalaprop: @curlyemmy they have those paint and drink wine places. Cork and canvas is one

MissMalaprop: RT @KREAYSHAWN For y'all who don't know bout that Katey red ... http://t.co/Wl4WLEL WHERE THE FUCK THA MELPH AT!?

MissMalaprop: Weiiiiird. But kind of awesome. RT @mental_floss "Twin Peaks" Coffee Ads From Japan — http://t.co/IXdoIS6

MissMalaprop: @feliciaday oh BlackMilk, there's about half a dozen of their swimsuits I want

MissMalaprop: Clean energy as a human rights issue: RT @Solar_Sister Everything you need to know about kerosene http://fb.me/12Ug7JYDd

MissMalaprop: RT @fivestarsmtg How great business innovators are made (not born) http://bit.ly/rrmyN7 #Finance

MissMalaprop: new blog post: Happy Birthday! http://bit.ly/nTx51h

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday Unicorn and Cupcakes Notecard by My Zoetrope – $5Happy birthday to the best gal pal a girl could ask for! She’s smart, funny, sassy and silly. A perfect match for me. Thanks for all we’ve been through during the past, what, 16+ years? (BTW, your post on What…

MissMalaprop: Thanks to Cuteable for featuring the Forest Friends pattern by Sublime Stitching today!! http://fb.me/17IPxsT3p

MissMalaprop: @trishdarling gold stars for me!

Colorful Summer Time Favorites – Guest Post by Brittni Mehlhoff of papernstitch

I’m excited to bring you today’s guest post, by Brittni of papernstitch, a fab site devoted to all things handmade! Look for a guest post by me on Brittni’s blog very soon!It’s that time of year again: summer. July is one of the hottest months of the year in Florida,…

Modern Handmade Charm Jewelry To Inspire

Designer Lori Cohn first started making these modern charm bracelets while recovering from a sudden and life threatening illness. They became something constructive and positive for her to focus on during a troubled time. Now she shares these messages of hope, peace and love with others through her handcrafted wrap…

How to Set Up a DIY Photobooth – Guest Post by Rebekah of 504 Stitches

So my awesome partner-in-crime, Rebekah of 504 Stitches, recently posted this killer tutorial on her blog, about how to set up a DIY photobooth. She’s been running some summer camps for kids recently, and I LOVE this project that she did with them. I asked her if it was okay…

The Cutest iPhone Cases Ever

You iPhone people must really have it made. It’s like the world is spiting me for wanting better cell phone reception and sticking it out with Verizon and my Android phone. First, I can’t play with Instagram and now this. I recently discovered these OH SO CUTE AND COLORFUL iPhone…

Milkshake – Good Finds That Give Back Delivered Daily!

I just discovered this great free email service yesterday called Milkshake! Their tagline is “good finds that give back delivered daily”. It’s a free daily email newsletter that spotlights the very best in do-good organizations, products and services. Sort of like what I do here, right??? YES!I was delighted to…

Crab Festival this Weekend!

This was my booth at last weekend’s Summer Wellness Festival, put on as a fundraiser for Common Ground Health Clinic. This weekend I’ll be back at it, braving the insane heat, for the 27th Annual Our Lady of the Gulf Crab Festival in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. I don’t quite…

Screenprinted Leather Belts & Dog Collars

It’s been a couple of years since I first mentioned Project Transaction here, and I’m really digging their newest lines of hand screenprinted recycled leather belts and dog collars. They use non-toxic water based inks and eco-friendly low VOC dyes in their work to create some funky cool designs, including…

Custom Handmade Yarn Bowls for Knitters!

Knitters delight! These beautiful yet practical ceramic yarn bowls by Little Wren Pottery will keep your balls of yarn from rolling away while you work. (Also handy in case you have pets – help keep those little paws from batting away at your yarn!)Each bowl is hand thrown by LIttle…

Silver Spike Earrings for your Inner Bad Girl

Need to unleash your inner bad girl, but you don’t want to break any laws? Check out these oxidized silver spike earrings. Also available in either gunmetal or antique gold plating, these sassy spikes are an easy everyday addition to your wardrobe to help bring out the rock n’ roll…

1950s Inspired Party Dresses To Die For by Mackenzie Mode

My birthday is coming up. I think I need a fancy new party dress:These would also be acceptable subsitutes:But really, the print on the first one is to die for. And SO ME. If only I had a bazillion dollars… Or well, approximately $500 US for the one I like…

30% off Green Goods at EcoDiscountStore.com

Bamboosa bamboo clothing at EcoDiscountStore.com The green-minded online general store, EcoDiscountStore.com, has offered Miss Malaprop readers 30% off their entire selection of products, including brands like the bamboo clothing line Bamboosa. Just use the coupon code EDS30 at checkout. I spoke with Jason from EcoDiscountStore.com to find out a little more…

How to get an STD in New Orleans. (aka Speed Date Style Networking & other events)

My super fab friend Rebekah, of 504 Stitches, is always coming up with great ideas. I think we have a habit of inspiring each other. It’s pretty awesome, really. Every time we hang out, we both come away fired up and with a bazillion new ideas for things to do.…

Unicorn Tears Necklace for Your Cat

Clearly there is someone out there who needs this: A Unicorn Tears Necklace for Your Cat. From the shop description: ***Typically, an item like this would go for $25,000 or $30,000…but, right now…we are selling these for only $22!!! This is a limited time offer and will be sold for…

Hardware Store Luxury from Maintenance Clothing

So, this fun new clothing company called Maintenance Clothing will be celebrating their official launch party tomorrow night. They’re based in New Jersey so obviously I won’t be there. (But if you’re a Jersey guy or girl – here are the details!) BUT, I have to say that I really…

Thoughts To Ponder…

A little positive thinking can go a long way. Fill your home with these inspirational messages by INK ! STOMP. These handcrafted linocut prints retail for just $20 each, plus you can get free shipping anywhere now through June 30th – just use the coupon code “GRANDOPENING”! Thoughts To Ponder……

African Inspired Prints by Cristina Pires and Ethni-Centrik

I keep finding myself drawn to African textiles and prints lately. I’ve always loved bright colors and bold patterns, so this shouldn’t really be surprising. I’ve recently discovered a couple of great indie companies who work with African textiles that I’ve got my eye on.First up is Cristina Pires, who…

Perfect Summer Cocktails – The Ultimate List

"summer time", photo by Angela Rutherford, via FlickrSomehow I keep finding myself in conversations about the best summer cocktails lately. It could be the heat, which makes the thought of a deliciously cold cocktail that much more appealing. It could be the fact that I live in New Orleans, which…

A Little Weekend WISH

It’s been an exciting weekend so far! I hope yours has been going well too!Thursday evening we had our New Orleans Craft Mafia 6th Birthday Party at Du Mois Gallery. I wish I had taken some pictures, but I was too busy having fun! Oops! An extra big thanks to…

Local Music Videos: Rock

I Got a Harley and a Mail Order Bride - LiquidroneToo funny. Perfectly weird.

Local Music Videos: Rock

Lookin' For that Lucky Five - The New Orleans Bingo! ShowLove the crazy energy. This one was cut together with footage from a live performance (which also included a real wedding!) at One-Eyed Jacks on February 26, 2006.

Local Music Videos: Jazz

Preservation Hall Hot 4: St. James Infirmary (King Britt Remix)Love the music & the animation! So cool!

Local Music Videos: Rock

Complicated Life - Clint Maedgen, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and a guest appearance by the New Orleans Bingo! Show.The cinematography is amazing, the song is amazing, and it represents everything I love about this city.

Commented on the event:
"THE ALTERNATIVE MEDIA EXPO '10"

The first 100 paid attendees will get free swag bags, courtesy of the New Orleans Craft Mafia! http://www.neworleanscraftmafia.com/2010/03/alternative-media-expo-2010-2/

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"NY Times Magazine: Rice Dreams in Louisiana"

This is inspiring to see local folks doing this here in Louisiana. I love that it's not the typical environmentalist either... I think that alone has the potential to inspire skeptics who see concern for the environment and organic farming as some sort of giant liberal conspiracy. Thanks for the…

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"Beautiful & Abandoned"

Wow, that site is amazing. What a great idea. Reminds me a little of Squandered Heritage (http://squanderedheritage.com/), but on a broader scale. I see buildings all of the time that are in such a state of disrepair that could be absolutely amazing if someone took the time and money to…

Commented on the barometer entry:
"Crime & Safety"

I agree that this sounds like a great solution to both of these problems. How do we get this in front of the candidates??

If I Were Mayor: Economy & Budget

Lack of funds to dedicate to a city-wide recycling program, energy efficiency and other environmental initiatives.Implement taxes on the use of plastic grocery bags, like what has been done in San Francisco and Ireland. A small tax or surcharge for plastic grocery bags would encourage people to switch to more…

Commented on MissMalaprop's status:
"MissMalaprop: @The_Gambit @NOLAnews @504ward @humidbeings @NewOrleansMag Happy holidays from the gang at Flanagan's Pub! http://bit.ly/4LKaaC"

Thanks so much for adding it to the featured videos!

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"Flanagan's Christmas Special Third Annual 2009"

God, I love this. I could watch the music bit over and over and over.... (Oh wait, I already have.)

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"Preservation Hall Hot 4: St. James Infirmary(King Britt Remix) / Animated"

This video is sooooooo good. I could watch it over and over and never get sick of it.

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"New Orleans Attempts World Record "Largest Gathering of Zombies" 10.31.09"

I'll be there, along with the rest of Noisician Coalition!

Commented on MissMalaprop's status:
"MissMalaprop: any NOLA artists tried to sell @ French Market but rejected because made in China crap gets priority? let me know."

Please do... thinking about writing a piece in Antigravity about it... It's been bugging me for years.