Adore: November 2023

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REASONS shop local

TO FOR EVERYONE ON YOUR LIST!

N OV E M BE R 2 023 // I S SU E 52

4 // Editor’s Letter Our Gift to You 6 // Red Hot Fashion 10 // Home Tour 15 // Happy Everything!

24 // Hotel Hopping 27 // Gift Guides 64 // Holi-date Season 67 // Shop Dog

BRETT DUKE

EDITOR Michaela Bechler CREATIVE DIRECTOR Dora Sison ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Sandy Stein SALES Lauren Cunningham, Sofia Gomez, Alyssa Hauptmann, Brad Breuhl, Jill Dryden,

Michelle Tuggle, Abigail Scorsone, Kelly Sonnier, Bennett Geston CONTENT PRODUCER Marigny Lanaux CONTRIBUTOR Cynthea Corfah CONTRIBUTING CREATIVES Tiana Watts, Scott Forsythe, Emma Veith,

Jasmyne White, Jason Whittaker ON THE COVER

Mary Beth Benjamin’s Christmas tree decked out for a season of hosting P H OTO G R A P H E D BY B R E T T D U K E

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Editor's L E T T E R

OUR Gift TO YOU ART & EYES 50% off (1) pair of non-prescription sunglasses. Valid 11/23/23 - 12/24/23. 1 discount per customer. No other special pricing included with this offer.

ESTELLA’S HOME 20% off (1) Christmas item. Valid 11/24/23 - 12/25/23. 1 discount per customer. Cannot be combined with any other discounts.

GOODFACE SkinPen micro-needling series of three for $975 with complimentary VI Chemical Peel ($275 value). Valid through 12/31/23.

W

hile I can’t believe that the holiday season is upon us, I’ve also been in “holiday mode” since September when we started working on this issue. Inside this magazine, you’ll find over 300 gifts, decorations, and festive fashions to sport this December.

Every item featured can be purchased locally which means you have over 300 reasons to support a New Orleans business while checking everyone off your list.

Even the online-only businesses are based here — how cool is that?! This year we’re also excited to team up with several of our advertising partners to offer our readers a little lagniappe to use while out and about. Enjoy!

- MICHAEL A BECHLER

What WE’RE

WISHING FOR

"Ornaments are my weakness during the holidays! I'll definitely be adding Harry Styles from Hazelnut to my tree."

- M I C H A E L A , P G. 2 2

"I'm in love! The Snakeskin Puffer Jacket from Honeypot Boutique is a must-have in my holiday wardrobe this season!"

- D O R A , P G. 6

“I’ll take one of everything!

But if I had to choose, I’m getting the Tigress Pima Knit PJs from Relish.”

– A LY S S A , P G. 3 3

“I want a holiday staycation at the Southern Hotel!”

– S O F I A , P G. 2 4

“There are so many great items, but the Tessa Cozy Slides from Wildflower are definitely at the top of my wish list!”

– L A U R E N , P G. 41

“The Facial Serum Duo from Oxalis and the DMK Holiday Skincare Reset Kit from Goodface are two things I'd be happy to unwrap!”

– M A R I G N Y, P G. 3 3

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HAZELNUT 20% off (1) piece of jewelry. Valid in store only through 12/31/23.

Cannot be combined with any other offers.

HILLTOP SHOPPE 20% off whole purchase. Valid 11/24/23 - 12/31/23. 1 discount per customer. Cannot be combined with any other discounts.

HOME MALONE 15% off online orders of $50 or more with coupon code “Adore15” at homemalonenola.com. Valid until 12/22/23, online only (local pickup options available online!). Cannot be combined with any other discounts or used for past purchases. No rain checks.

HONEYPOT In store: 40% off whole purchase for customers who mention the magazine or bring it in. Online: 50% off whole purchase with code “adorehoney50” at shophoneypotboutique.com. Both are valid from 11/24/23 12/23/23. Can be used once per customer in store and online.

JUDY AT THE RINK 10% off full price merchandise with the mention of Adore during in-store purchase. Valid through 12/23/23. 1 discount per customer. Some exclusions apply – consignment items, certain local artists, and special orders.

LITTLE MISS MUFFIN 15% off purchase of $100 or more in store. Valid through 12/10/23. 1 discount per customer. Cannot be combined with any other discounts.

NAKEDSUMMER 50% off purchase over $100 with code “ADORENOLA” at nkdsummer.com. Valid through 12/22/23. 1 discount per customer. Cannot be combined with any other offers.

NOMA MUSEUM SHOP Spend $100 in the NOMA Museum Shop and receive complimentary gift wrapping. This offer is available in store only 12/1/23 – 12/24/23.

OXALIS 10% off purchase with the code “ADORE” at oxalisapothecary.com.

Valid through 12/22/23. 1 discount per customer. Cannot be combined with any other offers.

PET WANTS 20% off order in store or online at petwants.com/gardendistrict.

Valid through 2/29/24. 1 discount per customer in store or online with code “HOLIDAY20”. Cannot be combined with any other offers.

PHINA 15% off whole purchase in store and online with code “ADORE23” on phinashop.com. Magazine must be presented in store. Valid through 12/31/23. 1 discount per customer. Cannot be combined with any other promotions.

PRONTO Spend $200 this December and receive a $25 gift card to shop in January. Valid through 12/31/23. Cannot be combined with any other offers.

SOUTHERN HOTEL Purchase a $150 Gift Card and receive a 10% Bonus; purchase a $250 Gift Card and receive a 15% Bonus; and purchase a $500 Gift Card and receive a 20% Bonus. Valid 11/25/23 - 12/24/23.

TAN ME BY TANISTRY $10 off a bottle of mousse. Valid through 12/22/23 at Tanistry, Kay’s, and Nola Gifts & Decor or online with code “ADORE” at tanmebytanistry.com. 1 per customer.

WILDFLOWER NOLA 20% off (1) regular priced clothing item. Valid through 12/31/23 and in store only. Cannot be combined with other discounts or offers.

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Red Hot

FASHION

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1 Lana Flare Pants $89, Pronto shopitpronto.com

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– Styles in Every Shade

2 Travis Dress $545, Peony peonynola.com

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3 Hometown Jacket $159, Pronto shopitpronto.com 4 Merlot Render Bag $298, Little Miss Muffin shoplittlemissmuffin.com

3 1 Oversized Coco Hat $799, Fleur de Paris fleurdeparis.shop 2 Sophique Milano Loafers $640, Sosusu sosusuboutique.com

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3 Rixo Dress $915, Sosusu sosusuboutique.com

5 Dominique Giordano Duster Earrings $220, NOMA Museum Shop shop.noma.org

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6 Rosalyn Top $49, Wildflower NOLA wildflowernola.com 7 Ezra Clutch $46.99, Honeypot Boutique shophoneypotboutique.com

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4 Hilarity Set $245, Pronto shopitpronto.com

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5 Braided Strap Hat $48, Pronto shopitpronto.com

6 BENE Gator Bag $698, Peony peonynola.com 7 Period Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Ring $5,959, HGM Fine Jewelry hgmjewelry.com

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8 Anna Karin Karlsson Crystal Sunglasses $1,685, Art & Eyes artandeyesneworleansla.com 9 Rosette Top $68, Wildflower NOLA wildflowernola.com

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1 1 Jungle Jaguar Poncho $92, Alice & Amelia shopaliceandamelia.com

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2 Snakeskin Puffer Jacket $73.99, Honeypot Boutique shophoneypotboutique.com 3 Rosette Wrap Necklace $16.99, Honeypot Boutique shophoneypotboutique.com

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4 Carla Sfeir Surrealist Frames $575, Art & Eyes artandeyesneworleansla.com 1 Aika Top $298, Ballin’s ballinsltd.com

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2 Livy Metallic Top $52, Wildflower NOLA wildflowernola.com 3 Lucas De Stael Leather Frames $995, Art & Eyes artandeyesneworleansla.com 4 Susan Shaw Glass and Pearl Earrings $92, Hazelnut hazelnutneworleans.com

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5 Mietis Bag $670, Sosusu sosusuboutique.com 6 Chain Detail Headband $20, Hazelnut hazelnutneworleans.com

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7 Vivetta Donna Velvet Jacket $850, Sosusu sosusuboutique.com

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Victorian-Style

H OM E TO U R

UPTOWN

MISE EN PLACE The holiday arrangement, created by Petite Fleur

by Lisa Brooking, was placed in the Loving Cup, which was given to Mary Beth’s great aunt (who she shares a name with) in 1994. Bradley Sabin’s ceramic flowers from Callan Contemporary are a beautiful and everlasting alternative.

SHOTGUN DOUBLE BY MICHAEL A BECHLER P H OTO S BY BRET T DUKE

FESTIVE FOLIAGE Poinsettias from Perino's Home & Garden Center were thoughtfully placed in and around the house.

SANTA’S HELPER Presents large and small were wrapped in different Rifle Paper Co. papers from Hazelnut.

W

hile Mary Beth Benjamin’s Uptown home is always warm and inviting, the holidays really take the coziness factor up a notch.

The 121-year-old house was fully renovated by Jamie Meeks in 2010 and was the perfect blank slate for the young professional who enjoys hosting, and of course, going all out for Christmas. “I start decorating in November,” she shared. “It’s my favorite time of the year — I love the lights, the cold weather, the traditions, and the Christmas smells and music.”

When decorating for the season, Mary Beth doesn’t stray from her year-round design approach: classic and collected with modern and whimsical accents throughout, many of which were purchased locally.

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H OM E TO U R

H OM E TO U R

The rugs are from NOLA Rugs; her impressive assortment of books came from the Garden District Book Shop; the vessel on the coffee table was made

by Evelyn Jordan; and the pillows on the sofa, covered in Kevin O’Brien Studio fabric, are from Sotre. The open living room and kitchen provide the perfect set up for girls’ nights in, dinners with friends, and impromptu parties. It’s also where all of the holiday festivities and major decorating take place. Real estate is scarce on her 10-foot tree which is adorned in ornaments, several of which were passed down to her from her great-grandmother Mary Freeman Wisdom, for whom Mary Beth was named. Jay Strongwater’s 12 Days of Christmas collection pops up next to her own needlepoint ornaments (all from Needle Arts) and others from college, travels, and her time living in New York. Her grandmother’s garden provided the oranges that appear on her tree’s homemade cranberry garland as well as poked with cloves on the red berry pine garlands from Balsam Hill on the credenza.

Mary Beth, who works in investor relations, entertains throughout the year, but the holiday season is when her abilities really shine. “I usually have a Christmas cocktail party at my house for friends and neighbors,” she says, “I also host Christmas Day lunch for my family. We do big extended family gatherings leading up, but December 25th is always just my immediate family — my parents and three siblings — and the grandmothers.”

The feast includes tons of appetizers, homemade eggnog or cider, and grillades and grits for the main course, with plenty for leftovers. And of course, Christmas wouldn’t be complete without gifts.

Mary Beth takes pride in her homemade creations including hot toddy starter kits and specialty extracts. “My mother is the ultimate homemaker. I find inspiration from her when it comes to the gifts, and I love being creative with them while also gifting people something useful that shows I put thought into it.”

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MAGAZINE MAGIC Mary Beth’s powder room, featuring iconic covers

by The New Yorker, is always dressed to impress.

“The framed Town & Country cover is from November 1926 when my great grandmother Blanche Benjamin was on the cover.”

LET’S FEAST The hostess mixed patterns and styles to create a festive holiday tablescape. Classic Gien Filet Noël plates paired nicely with the playful Zodax glassware (all from Judy at the Rink), and the Buccellati floral place card holders complemented the honeysuckle tablecloth by Julia Amory and Giverny chargers by ARK Elements.

HOLIDAY SPIRITS Last year, Mary Beth gifted hot toddy starter packs to friends and family.

She got a head start on her 2023 presents — mint, vanilla, almond, and lemon extracts — as they can take up to a year to mature. Each is complete with a custom label made by Sara Siegel Designs.

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HAPPY

Everything

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Holiday ornaments, décor, and more!

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1 Cotton Lumbar Pillow $50, Little Miss Muffin shoplittlemissmuffin.com

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2 Prosec-Hohoho Cocktail Napkins $5, Susie’s Boutique @shopsusiesboutique 3 Sugar Plum Wax Candle $46, Peony peonynola.com 4 Santa Hand Towel $12, Estella’s Home estellashome.com 5 Wreath Pillow $56.25, Susie’s Boutique @shopsusiesboutique 6 Cynthia Kolls Ornaments $35-$60 Each, Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights bevolo.com 7 Press for Champagne Ornament $19.75, Relish relishneworleans.com 8 Candy Coir Doormat $28, Phina phinashop.com

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LET'S GO SHOPPING

LET'S GO SHOPPING 1 Cloisonne Ornament $54.95, Forever New Orleans shopforeverneworleans.com

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2 Winter Gala Stocking $48, Judy at the Rink judyattherink.com

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3 Holly Holiday Wreath Door Hanger $48, Home Malone homemalonenola.com 4 Nutcracker Cookie Jar $52, Susie’s Boutique @shopsusiesboutique 5 Hanukkah Cards $23 / Pack of 8, Scriptura scriptura.com

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6 Nutcracker Paper Plates $12, Hilltop Shoppe hilltopshoppe.com

1 Holy Family Wood Cutout $50, Estella’s Home estellashome.com

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2 Brandy Milk Punch Gift Tags $9.50 / Pack of 10, Scriptura scriptura.com

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3 Stained Glass Ornament $21.95, Forever New Orleans shopforeverneworleans.com

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4 Cajun Joy Ornament $9.50, Chateau Drugs & Gifts @chateaudrugsandgifts 5 Black & Gold King Nutcracker $39.95, The Ground Floor @thegroundfloornola 6 Glitter Shroom $26, Peony peonynola.com

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1 Shabbat Shalom Y’all Card $5, The Shop at The Historic New Orleans Collection shophnoc.com 2 Chinoiserie Tree Door Hanger $48, Home Malone homemalonenola.com

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3 Beignet Snow Cards $20 / Pack of 8, Scriptura scriptura.com 4 Chinoiserie Tree $62.50, Susie’s Boutique @shopsusiesboutique

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5 Menorah Card $6, Home Malone homemalonenola.com

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6 Knitted Sausage Dog Ornament $14, The Shop at The Historic New Orleans Collection shophnoc.com 7 Merry & Bright Crackers $33.50, Chateau Drugs & Gifts @chateaudrugsandgifts 8 Hanukkah Garland $20, Alice & Amelia shopaliceandamelia.com

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LET'S GO SHOPPING

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1 1 Karen Didion Santa Claus $190, Estella’s Home estellashome.com 2 LED Holy Family Stand $53, Estella’s Home estellashome.com

1 Peaceable Kingdom Greeting Cards $20 / Pack of 8, Scriptura scriptura.com 2 24-inch Ceramic Tree $225, Phina phinashop.com

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3 Guest Towel Napkins $7.95, Chateau Drugs & Gifts @chateaudrugsandgifts

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4 Mouse King Platter $149, Hilltop Shoppe hilltopshoppe.com

3 Holiday Lantern $550, Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights bevolo.com 4 Amor Ornament $22, Relish relishneworleans.com

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6 Hot Sauce Ornament $20, Eclectic Home eclectichome.net

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7 Hanukkah Candle Set $38, Judy at the Rink judyattherink.com

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6 Plated Oysters on Ice Ornament $22, Eclectic Home eclectichome.net

5 Queen of England Ornament $28, Peony peonynola.com

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5 Mouse in Puffer Ornament $21, Hazelnut hazelnutneworleans.com

8 Candy Cane Napkin Ring $29, Hazelnut hazelnutneworleans.com 9 Ted Lasso Ornament $29, Hazelnut hazelnutneworleans.com

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1 Holy Family Ornament $19, Relish relishneworleans.com

1 Santa’s Little Helper Ornament $25, Eclectic Home eclectichome.net

2 Meowy Christmas Card $5, Ogden Museum of Southern Art shop.ogdenmuseum.org

2 Christmas Tree Wine Glass $36, Peony peonynola.com

3 Rainbow Glass Wreath $100, Hilltop Shoppe hilltopshoppe.com

3 Abbott Diamond Tumbler $20 Each, Little Miss Muffin shoplittlemissmuffin.com

4 Miniature Stockings $85 Each, Hilltop Shoppe hilltopshoppe.com

4 Frosted Party Cups $14.99 / Pack of 10, Chateau Drugs & Gifts @chateaudrugsandgifts

5 Harry Styles Ornament $28, Hazelnut hazelnutneworleans.com 6 Santa Gnome Ornament $13, Home Malone homemalonenola.com

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5 Holiday Throw $36, Susie’s Boutique @shopsusiesboutique

7 Winter Wishes Platter $41.50, Relish relishneworleans.com

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Hotel HOPPING

BY C Y N T H E A C O R FA H

It’s easy to get into the holiday season in New Orleans, especially at our local hotels. From lobbies lit with thousands of lights to Réveillon dinners and themed cocktails, it’s time to eat, drink, sleep, and be merry in style!

Southern Hotel

Skip the grocery shopping and enjoy a delicious holiday feast at the Southern Hotel. This beautiful and charming boutique hotel offers Christmas Eve and Christmas Day meals at its restaurant, The Gloriette. On Christmas Eve, breakfast will be served from 7 - 10 a.m. and brunch will be served from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. On Christmas Day, breakfast will be served from 7 - 10 a.m. and a Christmas Day meal will be offered all day from 11 a.m. 7 p.m. Reservations with a credit card are required.

Cancellations must be made within 72 hours to avoid cancellation fees.

P.S. Mark your calendar for New Years Eve because the Southern Hotel is hosting its annual New Year’s Eve party featuring live music by Groovy 7, a buffet, premium cocktails, and a pinecone drop at midnight.

Tickets can be purchased online.

P H O T O G R A P H E D BY C AT H E R I N E G U I D R Y | C O U R T E S Y O F S O U T H E R N H O T E L

428 EAST BOSTON STREET, COVINGTON | SOUTHERNHOTEL.COM

C O U R T E S Y O F T H E R OYA L S O N E S TA N E W O R L E A N S

The Royal Sonesta

Put on your favorite holiday PJs and get ready to party with Santa at The Royal Sonesta’s annual Pajama Party. Taking place at Restaurant R’evolution, guests will get to visit Santa and the Sugar Plum Fairy Princess, decorate cookies, enjoy a holiday meal, and sip house-made hot chocolate and warm apple cider. Tickets can be purchased online.

300 BOURBON STREET | SONESTA.COM/ROYAL-SONESTA/LA/NEW-ORLEANS

Hotel Peter and Paul

Take a break from the craziness of the season at Hotel Peter and Paul.

Enjoy the hotel’s cozy decorations while sipping on a Spiced Tea Hot Toddy from The Elysian Bar. On Friday, December 8, a holiday market featuring local vendors and creatives will take place from 5 - 9 p.m. in the Church. It’s the perfect time to knock out some shopping!

Hotel Monteleone

Take a scenic trip through the times at Hotel Monteleone, which will be adorned in new holiday decorations this season. Enjoy festive specialty drinks at The Carousel Bar & Lounge, reserve your table for a delicious 4-course Réveillon dinner at Criollo Restaurant (Sunday, November 26 through Monday, December 24), and listen to the sounds of school choirs singing in the lobby during the first two weeks of December. With so much to do, you might want to stay a while! Give yourself the gift of rest and relaxation by booking a luxurious room or suite in the newly renovated Iberville Tower.

2317 BURGUNDY STREET | ASH.WORLD/HOTELS/PETER-AND-PAUL

The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans

The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans has everything you need to get in the holiday spirit. Starting Saturday, December 9, children are invited to build a festive gingerbread house at the hotel from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. The activity will take place daily through Thursday, December 21 (adult supervision is required). Reserve your spot online.

214 ROYAL STREET | HOTELMONTELEONE.COM

921 CANAL STREET | RITZCARLTON.COM/NEWORLEANS CO U RT ESY O F H OT EL M O N T EL EO N E

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FOR THE

MIXOLOGIST 1

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1 Octopus Shot Glass Holder $139.95, The Ground Floor @thegroundfloornola 2 AG Designs Rosé Wine Apron $22, Vino Wine & Spirits vinonola.com

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3 Arte Italica Vetro Gold Collection From $110, Hazelnut hazelnutneworleans.com 4 Bourbon Honey $12 Each, Home Malone homemalonenola.com

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5 Dirty Martini Juice $28, Hilltop Shoppe hilltopshoppe.com 6 Tiered Brass Table $3,425, Eclectic Home eclectichome.net

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7 Red Coupes $63 / Set of 4, Estella’s Home estellashome.com 8 Glass Ice Bucket $78, Alice & Amelia shopaliceandamelia.com

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9 Glamorous Cocktails Book $16.99, Relish relishneworleans.com 10 Chilled Wine Purse $398, Fleur de Paris fleurdeparis.shop

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1 Santa’s Hidden Helpers Putty $15, Judy at the Rink judyattherink.com

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2 Knit Sweater $66, Alice & Amelia shopaliceandamelia.com

...the nice and checked twice

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3 Houndstooth Shorts $62, Little Miss Muffin shoplittlemissmuffin.com

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4 Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls Book $35, The Shop at The Historic New Orleans Collection shophnoc.com

1 Make Your Own Gem Stickers $22, Phina phinashop.com

5 Santa Rain Frog $38, Hazelnut hazelnutneworleans.com

2 Christmas Tree Diaper Set $48, Susie’s Boutique @shopsusiesboutique

6 Cheddar Goldfish Stud Earrings $20, Home Malone homemalonenola.com

3 Play Shoes $38, Peony peonynola.com

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4 Make Your Own Playing Cards $15, NOMA Museum Shop shop.noma.org

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5 Light Up Reindeer Purse $21, Susie’s Boutique @shopsusiesboutique 6 Cajun Night Before Christmas Book $39.95, Estella’s Home estellashome.com 7 Handmade Majestic Tiger Rug $220, Relish relishneworleans.com 8 Bilingual Babies Board Books $29, The Shop at The Historic New Orleans Collection shophnoc.com

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FOR THE

Bookworm Gifts they’re bound to love

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1 A Book Lover’s Guide to the Zodiac $14.99, Blue Cypress Books bluecypressbooks.com

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Swiftie

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2 Book Nerd T-Shirt $30, The Shop at The Historic New Orleans Collection shophnoc.com

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4 Prose Over Bros Socks $12, The Shop at The Historic New Orleans Collection shophnoc.com

3 Eras Tour Coaster $11, Hazelnut hazeulnutneworleans.com

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4 Christmas Tree Farm Candle $24, Home Malone homemalonenola.com 5 Swiftie Ornament $16, Hazelnut hazelnutneworleans.com 6 Taylor Swift Bracelet Door Hanger $48, Art by Allie artbyallie.com

5 Reading Light $21.95, Forever New Orleans shopforeverneworleans.com 6 Bookworm Puzzle $32, NOMA Museum Shop shop.noma.org

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2 Anti-Hero Motel Keychain $10, Phina phinashop.com

...besides Eras Tour tickets

3 Porcelain Bookmarks $35-50 Each, Ogden Museum of Southern Art shop.ogdenmuseum.org

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1 Red Scarf $40, Peony peonynola.com

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7 Blank Space Pillow $106, Judy at the Rink judyattherink.com

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Self- Care F OR THE

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DEVOTEE

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2 RF Microneedling 1st Session for $550, expires 12/31/23, Glasskin getglasskin.com

...or anyone in need of a little TLC

3 Crescent City Swoon Bath Bomb $16 Each, Little Miss Muffin shoplittlemissmuffin.com

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1 Witch Hazel Toner $22, Little Miss Muffin shoplittlemissmuffin.com

4 Mystro Active Balance Serum $225, Goodface goodfacenola.com

2 Charcoal Body Bar $15, Iron Horse ironhorsemetairieroad.com

5 Facial Serum Duo $136, Oxalis oxalisapothecary.com

3 Buttercup Blow Dryer $199, Drybar drybarshops.com

6 Coconut Milk Bath $38, Oxalis oxalisapothecary.com

4 Self-Tanning Mitt $7, Tan Me by Tanistry tanmebytanistry.com

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1 DMK Holiday Skincare Reset Kit $170, Goodface goodfacenola.com

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7 Homebody Mug $26, Honeypot Boutique shophoneypotboutique.com

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8 Tigress Pima Knit PJs $130, Relish relishneworleans.com

5 CozyEarth Bamboo PJs $175, Chateau Drugs & Gifts @chateaudrugsandgifts

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6 Weighted Neck Wrap $25, Phina phinashop.com 7 Anti-Wrinkle Caviar Mask $45, Glasskin getglasskin.com

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8 Candle Care Kit $35, Honeypot Boutique shophoneypotboutique.com

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9 Southern Lights Candle $66, Little Miss Muffin shoplittlemissmuffin.com

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10 Skin Firming Sunless Mousse $39, Tan Me by Tanistry tanmebytanistry.com

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Pets

For

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FOR THE

NEWLYWEDS

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Make them say WOW after the Vows!

(AND THEIR

PARENTS)

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2 Initial Marble Coasters $35, Phina phinashop.com

4 Pop the Bubbly Basket $149, The Basketry thebasketry.com 5 Dinner Just for Two Cookbook $35, Hilltop Shoppe hilltopshoppe.com

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6 Tangerine Pickleball Bag $150, Chouette chouette-nola.com

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2 Top Dog Puzzle $38, Judy at the Rink judyattherink.com

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3 Ruffle Ring Bowl $25, Bradley Friedrichs Art bradleyfriedrichs.com

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1 Nola Dogs Door Hanger $48, Alice & Amelia shopaliceandamelia.com

1 Personalized Letterpress Stationery Starting at $175, Scriptura scriptura.com

3 Grrona Dog Toy $17, Estella’s Home estellashome.com

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7

Pet Wants

G

ive your furry friend the gift of better nutrition this season and beyond with Pet Wants. The Lower Garden District shop specializes in small batch kibble, raw food, and freeze-dried food for cats and dogs.

The food is made frequently (unlike most commercial pet food) and avoids ingredients that typically contribute to pet allergies and health issues. Complimentary personal consultations are available in store, online, or over the phone as well as free local delivery. Pet Wants, which opens its doors this December, also carries natural chews and supplements to keep your companion happy and healthy for many years to come.

4 For the Love of Pets Book $35, Estella’s Home estellashome.com 5 Laura Park Dog Bed $188, Hazelnut hazelnutneworleans.com 6 Howliday Cheer Mug Dog Toy $16.95, Alice & Amelia shopaliceandamelia.com 7 Dogior Dog Toy $25, Relish relishneworleans.com 8 Apawrol Spritz Dog Toy $17, Relish relishneworleans.com 9 Celebri Cats Puzzle $19.95, Forever New Orleans shopforeverneworleans.com

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Guys

1

1

1 Barnyard Collection Rocks Glasses $70 Each, Ice Bucket $228, Southern Hotel southernhotel.com 2 Pit Master Grilling Tools $34.50, Chateau Drugs & Gifts @chateaudrugsandgifts 3 Faherty The All Time Shirt $158, Iron Horse ironhorsemetairieroad.com

...who say they don’t need anything

2

3

4

4 How To Be A Big Strong Man Book $14.95, Hazelnut hazelnutneworleans.com

3

5 Let’s Go Clubbing Coasters $26.95, The Ground Floor @thegroundfloornola

1 Personalized Letterpress Stationery Starting at $175, Scriptura scriptura.com

4

2 AnnaDean Saints Polo $110, Iron Horse ironhorsemetairieroad.com 3 Horse Head Umbrella $350, Fleur de Paris fleurdeparis.shop

6 Rocks Glass $15, The Ground Floor @thegroundfloornola

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5

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4 Toothbrush and Razor Holder $20, Phina phinashop.com

5

5 Martin Dingman Water Repellent Suede Sneakers $295, Iron Horse ironhorsemetairieroad.com

6

6 Shower Mirror $15.99, Gordon’s gordonshomedecor.com

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10

7 Paintbrush Stache Mug $30, Home Malone homemalonenola.com 8 Peter Millar LSU Polo $135, Iron Horse ironhorsemetairieroad.com 9 Essentially Nola Beard Care Set $40, The Shop at The Historic New Orleans Collection shophnoc.com

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GIVE the gift OF

New Orleans

4

...especially to the person who knows what it means to miss it

3 Oyster Bib $10, Ogden Museum of Southern Art shop.ogdenmuseum.org 1 Ceramic Crab Platter $130, Home Malone homemalonenola.com 2 NOLA Baseball Hat $23.95, Forever New Orleans shopforeverneworleans.com

2 6

1

2 Nola Knit Throw $79.95, Forever New Orleans shopforeverneworleans.com

3

1

1 Shotgun House Earrings $22, The Shop at The Historic New Orleans Collection shophnoc.com

3 Streetcar Adornament $58, Mignon Faget mignonfaget.com 4 Cajun Christmas Ornament $9.50, Susie’s Boutique @shopsusiesboutique

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5

5 Classic Restaurants of New Orleans Book $23.99, Chateau Drugs & Gifts @chateaudrugsandgifts

4 Oxalis x The Chloe Oil and Salt Soak Duo $86, Oxalis oxalisapothecary.com 5 Ben Depp, Canals & Mississippi River, II, archival pigment print, 22.5x30 in., Ed. of 10.

Price upon request, Claire Elizabeth Gallery claireelizabethgallery.com

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2

4

6 Locally Made Flower $120, Alice & Amelia shopaliceandamelia.com 7 Knit Tote Bag $42, Alice & Amelia shopaliceandamelia.com 8 Blue Heron Puzzle $18.99, Alice & Amelia shopaliceandamelia.com

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9 Louisiana Lens Book $49.95, The Shop at The Historic New Orleans Collection shophnoc.com

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FOR

2

1

Gen Z

1

2

1 Navy Sling Bag $62, Chouette chouette-nola.com

Gifts that won’t give them

the ick

3

2 Tan Me Sunless Mousse $39 Each, Tan Me

by Tanistry tanmebytanistry.com

3

4

3 Danni Shoulder Bag $82.99, Honeypot Boutique shophoneypotboutique.com

1 Ribbette Set $14.99, Honeypot Boutique shophoneypotboutique.com

4 Grandslam 88 Sneakers $110, Pronto shopitpronto.com

2 Alphabet Stickers $8 Each, Judy at the Rink judyattherink.com

5 Ribbed Crop Top $28, Pronto shopitpronto.com

3 Teal Party Box $136, The Basketry thebasketry.com 4 Flower Power Clips $14 Each, Pronto shopitpronto.com

5

6 Oversized Puffer Totes $78 Each, Hazelnut hazelnutneworleans.com

6

5 Cozy Socks $6.99, Honeypot Boutique shophoneypotboutique.com

7

7 Tessa Cozy Slides $64, Wildflower NOLA wildflowernola.com

4

6 Staud Valerie Bag $395, Sosusu sosusuboutique.com

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5

7 Mini Wireless Speaker $65, Relish relishneworleans.com 8 Everyday Face Kit $108, Oxalis oxalisapothecary.com

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9 Smiley Toiletry Bag $48, Judy at the Rink judyattherink.com

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For the

Beach goer

1 Honeymoon Bay Top and Bottoms $45 Each, NakedSummer nkdsummer.com

1

For the

1

3 Make Me Glow Tanning Spritz $22, Tan Me by Tanistry tanmebytanistry.com 4 Crystal Fish Bag $275, Fleur de Paris fleurdeparis.shop

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2

6

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2 Tnoir Gloves $205, Sosusu sosusuboutique.com

4 Mulling Season Incense $34, Peony peonynola.com

4

5 Reversible Faux Fur Quilted Jacket $238, Ballin’s ballinsltd.com

6 Oyster Earrings $375, Fleur de Paris fleurdeparis.shop

4

5

1 Voyage et Cie Winter Votives $80, Ballin’s ballinsltd.com

3 Jiggy Chalet Chic Puzzle Kit $45, Judy at the Rink judyattherink.com

5 Seaside One Piece $90, NakedSummer nkdsummer.com

7 Seashore Wave Spray $27, Drybar drybarshops.com

Skier

...who cares more about the après

2 Cult Gaia Taryn Bag $498, Sosusu sosusuboutique.com

It might even be your occupation like Ken

2

5

7

3

6 Quilted Leather Hat $80, Ballin’s ballinsltd.com

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For the

Zodiac

Obsessed Is Mercury in retrograde?

1

2

4 5

1 Catherine Canino Baroque Pearl Earrings $120, Ballin’s ballinsltd.com

3

2 Retrograde Candle $30, Little Miss Muffin shoplittlemissmuffin.com 3 Star Sign Journal $21.99, Honeypot Boutique shophoneypotboutique.com 4 Zodiac Calendar $30, Judy at the Rink judyattherink.com

6

5 Zodiac Rings $14.99 Each, Honeypot Boutique shophoneypotboutique.com 6 Mini Zodiac Puzzles $20 Each, Judy at the Rink judyattherink.com

7

7 Color Your Own Tarot Deck $21.99, NOMA Museum Shop shop.noma.org

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8 Celestial Shoulder Duster $285, Mignon Faget mignonfaget.com 9 The Sun Tarot Card Bag $105, Fleur de Paris fleurdeparis.shop

Plant For the

Gifts

giveBack

1

PARENT

L

Green thumb not required!

4 2

that

5 3

1 Botanical Glass Set $52, Hilltop Shoppe hilltopshoppe.com 2 Enchanting Mushroom $402, Eclectic Home eclectichome.net 3 Medusa Vase $999, Eclectic Home eclectichome.net

The Carson Collection raises awareness for Childhood Leukemia (2-Piece Set, $33).

Meet Nolabee

ast year, artist Summer McCune was forced to resign from teaching in order to care for her third child, Adler. From birth, Adler had several gastrointestinal symptoms and developed a feeding aversion to bottles which puzzled most of her doctors.

Summer relied on “dream feeding,” a method of feeding babies while they’re semi-awake, which led to even more sleepless nights and eventually the idea for Nolabee. The local brand raises awareness for pediatric patients battling different diagnoses through adorable pajamas. Each set features hand painted designs inspired by the stories and voices of spotlighted patients and comes with a curated story list intended to take the conversation beyond the product.

A portion of the proceeds from each garment purchased will be donated to Children’s Hospital New Orleans.

The Adler Collection raises awareness for Feeding Aversions and Pediatric Feeding Disorders (Zipper Romper, $32).

N O L A B E E M A D E .C O M

4 Artichoke Planter $49.50, Chateau Drugs & Gifts @chateaudrugsandgifts 5 Fern Hand Towel $38, Hilltop Shoppe hilltopshoppe.com

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6 Terracotta Seed Sprouter $20, NOMA Museum Shop shop.noma.org

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8 Butterfly Garden Cachepot $60, Susie’s Boutique @shopsusiesboutique 9 The Botanical Bible $40, Forever New Orleans shopforeverneworleans.com

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7 Plant Print $29.95, Forever New Orleans shopforeverneworleans.com

10 Mint Hydro Grow Kit $35, NOMA Museum Shop shop.noma.org

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FOR THE

Gourmand

3

1

2

...besides a 5-course meal

2

1

1 Heirloom Recipe Book $25, Scriptura scriptura.com

1 Deviled Egg Master Kit $32, Little Miss Muffin shoplittlemissmuffin.com

4

2 Kule Hot Sauce Tee $70, Sosusu sosusuboutique.com 3 Extra Virgin Olive Oil $27, Chateau Drugs & Gifts @chateaudrugsandgifts 4 Cooking with Cocktails: 100 Spirited Recipes Book $29.95, Phina phinashop.com 5 Italy on a Plate Cookbook $48, Hilltop Shoppe hilltopshoppe.com

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3 Wine and Dine Gift Box $126, The Basketry thebasketry.com 4 The Cook and The Rabbi Cookbook $30, NOMA Museum Shop shop.noma.org

4

5 Bread Slice Board $35, Alice & Amelia shopaliceandamelia.com 6 DeBuyer Non-Stick Skillets Line starts at $50, Chouette chouette-nola.com 7 Mortar & Pestle $42, Estella’s Home estellashome.com

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7 Eat MY Socks Latte and Popcorn Packs $16 Each, The Shop at The Historic New Orleans Collection shophnoc.com

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6 Butter Me Up Tea Towel $27, Judy at the Rink judyattherink.com

2 Cavallini Wall Calendar $29 Hazelnut hazelnutneworleans.com

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6

8 Bianco Nero Servers $105, Eclectic Home eclectichome.net 9 Gumbo Bowl $13, Susie’s Boutique @shopsusiesboutique

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FOR THE

1

SPORTSMAN

1 Ducks Zipper Footie $36, Little Miss Muffin shoplittlemissmuffin.com 2 Linksoul Down Jacket $198, Iron Horse ironhorsemetairieroad.com

1

3 Mallard Everykid Towel $50, Susie’s Boutique @shopsusiesboutique

2

4 Fable Fauna Paper Placemats $32.99 / Pack of 12, Scriptura scriptura.com 5 Enameled 18 Quart Stock Pot $210, Hazelnut hazelnutneworleans.com 6 Forest Walk Pie Dish $98, Judy at the Rink judyattherink.com 7 John Parfait Half Sized Mallard Drake $499, Ogden Museum of Southern Art shop.ogden.org 8 Grizzly 60 Cooler $349, Iron Horse ironhorsemetairieroad.com

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9 Grizzly Camp Cup $24.99, Iron Horse ironhorsemetairieroad.com

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1 Mission Mercantile Theodore Backpack $569, Iron Horse ironhorsemetairieroad.com

4

2

2 Juliska Devon Stag Vase $295, Judy at the Rink judyattherink.com 3 Faherty Quilted Pullover $178, Iron Horse ironhorsemetairieroad.com

5

4 Large Insulated Bowl $90, Estella’s Home estellashome.com 5 Lantern & Spotlight $21.99, Chateau Drugs & Gifts @chateaudrugsandgifts 6 Brumate 3-Gallon Backtap $199.95, Forever New Orleans shopforeverneworleans.com

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7 Bonfolk Fish Socks $19.99, Home Malone homemalonenola.com 8 Fisherman’s Friend Tool $44, Hazelnut hazelnutneworleans.com

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FOR THE

it girl

LOCALLY

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1 1 Andrea Ikat Sequin Jacket $360, Ballin’s ballinsltd.com

1

2

4 Freida Rothman Bracelet $495, Steele at Iron Horse @steeleoldmetairie

3 Lizano’s Glass Haus Framed Shotgun Houses $125, Alice & Amelia shopaliceandamelia.com

5

5 Emma Fick Earrings $48, Ogden Museum of Southern Art shop.ogdenmuseum.org

3

3 Shannon Crystal Salt and Pepper Shakers $44, Estella’s Home estellashome.com

2 French Quarter House $90, Forever New Orleans shopforeverneworleans.com

4 Hand Painted Jacket

by Starr Hagenbring $1,300, Art & Eyes artandeyesneworleansla.com

5

2 Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Diamond Ring $13,500, HGM Fine Jewely hgmjewelry.com

1 Commander’s Palace Ornament by Katie Baldwin $18, Little Miss Muffin shoplittlemissmuffin.com

treasures

Luxurious items for the lady who has it all!

2

made

6 Furfelt Fedora $599, Fleur de Paris fleurdeparis.shop

6

6

5 Aquamarine and Diamond Ring $21,500, HGM Fine Jewely hgmjewelry.com 6 SOL Shine Diamond Dangles $6,668, Mignon Faget mignonfaget.com

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7 Verdue Collection Emerald Votive $41, Southern Hotel southernhotel.com

3

8 Ben Depp, Moonrise, Pontchartrain, archival pigment print, 40x30 in., Ed. of 10.

Price upon request, Claire Elizabeth Gallery claireelizabethgallery.com

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SWEET & SMALL

Stocking Stuffers

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1 Jeweled Wreath Bottle Stoppers $15 Each, Susie’s Boutique @shopsusiesboutique

It’s the little things in life...

2 Medal Bracelet

by Merci Paris $12, Chouette chouette-nola.com

2 3

1

5 4

5

4 Makeup Pouches $28 Each, Chouette chouette-nola.com 5 Travel Size Finishing Spray and Detangler $15 Each, Drybar drybarshops.com

4 Peppermint Hot Chocolate $19, Judy at the Rink judyattherink.com

6 Louisiana Cookie Cutters $12, Susie’s Boutique @shopsusiesboutique

2 Mistral Marble Soap Set $20, Steele at Iron Horse @steeleoldmetairie

4

3 Gold Bracelet Set $24, Wildflower NOLA wildflowernola.com

3 Old Fashioned Cocktail Cubes $17, Hilltop Shoppe hilltopshoppe.com

5 Pearl Tree Earrings $28, Wildflower NOLA wildflowernola.com

2

1 Sparkle AirPods Case $12, Little Miss Muffin shoplittlemissmuffin.com

3

6 Kids vs Adults Card Game $9, The Shop at The Historic New Orleans Collection shophnoc.com

6

7 LSU Tiger Lapel Pin $35, Mignon Faget mignonfaget.com

6

8 Blue Tansy + Aloe Hydrating Mist $28, Oxalis oxalisapothecary.com 9 Martini Santa Earrings $24, Wildflower NOLA wildflowernola.com 10 Julie Vos Tudor Obsidian Studs $135, Ballin’s ballinsltd.com

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STO CKIN G STU FFERS

1 Tassel Keychain $28.50, Chouette chouette-nola.com

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4

2 Spanx Tight End Tights $28, Pronto shopitpronto.com 3 French Girl Lip Tint $20, Chouette chouette-nola.com 4 Blister Preventer $9.95, Pronto shopitpronto.com

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5 Mini Cross Stitch kit $8, NOMA Museum Shop shop.noma.org

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UNDER $100

1 Degrenne Bahia Pitcher $68, Chouette chouette-nola.com

1

1

2

3 Cut Crystal Bud Vases $93, Eclectic Home electichome.net

3 Knit Hat $82, Ballin’s ballinsltd.com 4 Holiday Coffee Bundle $40, Evolve Coffee + Matcha evolvecoffeenola.com 5 Plaid Bag $68, Peony peonynola.com 6 Verloop Knits Soundwave Scarf $80, NOMA Museum Shop shop.noma.org

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4

2 Aroma Avenue Island Breeze Candle $32, Pronto shopitpronto.com

2 Garden Legacy Book $49.95, The Shop at The Historic New Orleans Collection shophnoc.com

4

3

1 2024 Calendar Set $68, Hilltop Shoppe hilltopshoppe.com

3

2

4 Flower Vase $85, Estella’s Home estellashome.com 5 Anabel Aram Bamboo Earrings $100, Judy at the Rink judyattherink.com 6 Frelard Juice Sunglasses $95, Relish relishneworleans.com

5

6

7 Stainless Steel Spoon Tray $70, Estella’s Home estellashome.com

6

8 Tesseron Gift Pack $94, Vino Wine & Spirits vinonola.com 9 David Jeffrey Beaded Bag $99, Alice & Amelia shopaliceandamelia.com

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10 Eyebobs $95 and Chain $85 Art & Eyes artandeyesneworleansla.com

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Under $250 1 LOVE Handbag Starting at $115, Relish relishneworleans.com 2 Le Grand Sérum Beautifying Elixir $192, Glasskin getglasskin.com

2

UNDER

$500

$1000

1

3 Uttermost Candle Holders $149-198, Estella’s Home estellashome.com

1

4 Super Light Puffer Coat $250, Ballin’s ballinsltd.com 5 AnnaDean Collegiate Tops $110 Each, Steele at Iron Horse @steeleoldmetairie

UNDER 2

1 Crepe Scarf Dress $998, Ballin’s ballinsltd.com 2 Cult Gaia Taryn Bag $558, Sosusu sosusuboutique.com 3 Eclipse Cuff $785, Mignon Faget mignonfaget.com 4 Profusion of Branches Bowl $620, Eclectic Home eclectichome.net

2

3

4

Under $500 1 Luna SOL Enhancer Pendant $430, Mignon Faget mignonfaget.com

3

2 Ecru Cashmere Throw $314, Eclectic Home eclectichome.net

3

3 Corey Lynn Calter Brielle Coat $360, Pronto shopitpronto.com

4

4 Give your favorite holiday host (or yourself!) the gift of fresh flowers this December. The Flower Shop by Kim Starr Wise is offering a Home for the Holidays Subscription which promises weekly festive arrangements delivered straight to your home. Packages start at $200.

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THE

SKY

IS THE

limit

Gift with

1

1 Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Ring $11,250, HGM Fine Jewelry hgmjewelry.com 2 Pavé Diamond and White Gold Ring $4,950, HGM Fine Jewelry hgmjewelry.com

2

3 Nicholas Spice Chair $2,815, Eclectic Home eclectichome.net 4 Magenta Nature II Panel $2,875, Eclectic Home eclectichome.net

Ease Meet The Basketry

Take the stress out of gifting this holiday season and look to The Basketry. Acquired by Phina earlier this year, The Basketry offers curated boxes and baskets for everyone on your shopping list. Choose from premade options or let the team create the perfect present for your needs and budget. Showing appreciation to employees or clients? The Basketry can place your logo anywhere (even on the ribbon!) and will hand deliver or ship each order with care. Whether you’re ordering five or 500 gifts, The Basketry will seamlessly make it happen this December!

A Caymus Christmas ($189) & Not So Blue Christmas ($92) T H E B A S K E T RY.C O M

5 Natural Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring $12,500, HGM Fine Jewelry hgmjewelry.com

3

6 Anna Karin Karlsson Sunglasses $1,600, Art & Eyes artandeyesneworleans.com

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I T 'S T H E

Holi-Date SEASON

BY C Y N T H E A C O R FA H

J

ust because it’s the holidays doesn’t mean that every night needs to mean Christmas movies, soup, and vegging out in your pajamas. Get out and enjoy the city as it is lit up with unique events, special food and drink menus, and interactive experiences that can be enjoyed with your loved ones (or when you need a moment to yourself).

Let the holiday spirit move you during Delta Festival Ballet’s presentation of The Nutcracker. Professional dancers will grace the stage as the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra plays all the songs you know and love.

The performances will take place Saturday, December 16 at 6 p.m. and Sunday, December 17 at 2 p.m. at the Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts.

DELTAFESTIVALBALLET.COM

Head to Vino Wine & Spirits to find your next favorite beverage. The Oak Street shop offers daily tastings alongside informal wine education classes, food pop-ups, and private events, plus plenty of bottles waiting to be opened at your next holiday gathering! While visiting, browse candles, aprons, kitchen towels, and greeting cards designed by one of the co-owners.

PH OTO CO U RT ESY O F M AG N I FI Q U E PI C N I C S

PH OTO CO U RT ESY O F SA BA

PH OTO CO U RT ESY O F G O O D C H I L D R EN GA L L ERY

Celebrate Hanukkah this year at Saba’s festive L’Chaim Lounge. Enjoy the restaurant’s signature Latke Board and drink specials during the Festival of Lights. The lounge is open from Thursday, December 7 – Friday, December 15 (closed on Tuesday).

Fill up your creative cup this month at the many art galleries on Saint Claude Avenue. Good Children Gallery, The Front Gallery, Antenna Gallery and U.N.O. Gallery have rotating exhibitions showcasing photography, sculptures, paintings, digital art, and multimedia creations. Prepare to be inspired.

EATWITHSABA.COM

GOODCHILDRENGALLERY.COM, NOLAFRONT.ORG, ANTENNA.WORKS, UNOSTCLAUDEGALLERY.ORG

Enjoy a winter park date with the help of Magnifique Picnic, a luxury pop-up picnic business in New Orleans. The service provides a styled picnic scene with pillows, plates, a table, rug, picnic basket, and blankets. Just book your picnic online, show up to the location, and sip, snack, and relax. @MAGNIFIQUEPICNICS

VINONOLA.COM

Unleash your inner child and build a gingerbread house with a New Orleans twist. Ayu Bakehouse’s kits come with all of the pieces, icing, sprinkles, edible decorations, and instructions to make your very own shotgun-style house. A limited number of gingerbread houses will be available for preorder and walk-ins from December 1 - 24.

AYUBAKEHOUSE.COM

Put down your phone and get your hands messy at The London Clayworks. All experience levels are invited to sign up for intimate-sized classes and learn how to make bowls, plates, vases, art, and other great gift ideas. Classes fill up quickly, so be sure to register online.

THELONDONCLAYWORKS.COM

Gather friends and family for a restorative experience at Selfe Wellness this season. Enjoy a guided meditation and the opportunity to create your own beauty products such as bath salts, lotions, or body mist from natural ingredients during your group’s private session.

SELFESTEAMNOLA.COM

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Shop Dog

BY M A R I G N Y L A N AUX

Franklin W

hile shopping around for gifts, Mary-Martin France noticed a lack of local stores stocking a variety of products fit for all ages. With a love for design and retail, she opened Hilltop Shoppe in September 2017 with the desire to offer a curated range of stylish inventory at different price points. “Hilltop to me is just so bright and happy,” Mary-Martin shares. “We work really hard to bring items in that other stores haven’t gotten yet.”

Owning a business is more fun with a partner-in-crime, and Franklin – Mary-Martin’s mischievous and loveable Basset Hound – takes on the role. After clocking in, Franklin frequently finds his dwelling place on the shop’s porch, greeting patrons and fellow pets as they stroll down Magazine Street. His irresistible charm and big personality often prompt people to stop in their tracks before browsing the store.

Stationery, barware, home décor, and linens are just some of the finds ready to be discovered. This makes giftgiving easy, which is perfect for wedding presents, special occasions, and of course, the holiday season. “I feel like the store comes alive at Christmas. All the décor is just so happy…I feel like New Orleans in general is magical at Christmas.” This is also one of the most wonderful times of the year for Franklin since Christmas morning is a whirlwind of wrapping paper, to-and-from tags, and bows. “He loves helping us open presents. Anything involving tearing apart paper and cardboard, he is ALL IN.” This transfers to his work responsibilities, being a big help breaking down boxes when the store receives a new shipment.

In his off time, Franklin loves to lounge in his queensized bed, explore the backyard, and chase his cat brother, Lenny. He also enjoys prancing along the St. Charles Avenue neutral ground and taking breaks to lay across the streetcar tracks – he is the RTA’s most hysterical headache.

If you visit Hilltop Shoppe while Franklin is working, he will almost always be stationed on the outdoor stoop, ready to follow you inside to help scope out new arrivals.

Depending on who you’re shopping for, he may recommend his favorite seasonal product: Frasier Fir dryer balls.

Name: Franklin Age: Almost 2 (his birthday is February 9) Breed: Basset Hound Favorite toys: Hedge the hedgehog and Allie the alligator Story behind his name:

He is named after Mary-Martin's grandfather, Frank France, who used to name all his dogs after family members living in Croatia.

Favorite phrase: “Wanna go to work?”

Impressive trick: He can sit on his back legs like a human.

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