NewOrleans
HOME + STYLE + DESIGN D EC E M B E R 2 0 2 1
inside
HOL I DAY DE C OR P.4 // OR N A M E N T S P. 8 // M IG NON FAG E T G L A S S WA R E P. 1 2 // HOM E B A R G I F T S P. 14
Contents
NEW ORLEANS GIFTS • LOCAL ARTISTS & DESIGNERS
Stocking Stuffers
FROM LOCAL MAKERS! HOMEGROWN AND HANDCRAFTED SOAPS
www.shopaliceandamelia.com
4 432 MAGA Z I N E ST | N OLA 70115 | 5 0 4-502-620 6
VOLUME 2 | NUMBER 11 |
4 8 10
BRING
TO YOUR HOME!
12 815 FOCUS STREET | 504.837.6400
CURRENT HOURS: MON-FRI 7am-1pm SAT 7am-Noon
December 2021
MERRY MAKERS
Home decor for the holidays
HANGING JOY
Ornaments with character
A TOAST TO NEW ORLEANS
Mignon Faget glasses are filled with history and local pride
RAISING THE BAR
Say ‘cheers’ with these drink accessories ON T H E COV E R : ARCHIVE PHOTO BY CHUCK COOK / THE TIMES - PIC AY UNE
PHOTO PROVIDED BY NOL A GIF TS & DECOR
T U E S – S AT 10AM – 5PM SUN 12PM – 4PM 504.354.9158 1 1 6 0 M A G A Z I N E S T.
GAMBIT DETAILS
DECEMBER 2021
S H O P O N L I N E AT CONSIGN-CONSIGN.COM
2
P U B L I S H E R | Jeanne Exnicios Foster S E N I O R V I C E-P R E S I D E N T, S A L E S A N D M A R K E T I N G | Sara Barnard A DV E R T I S I N G D I R E C T O R | Sandy Stein
Voted 'Best Real Estate Office' by Gambit Readers for 10 years! 1239 Baronne Street New Orleans, LA 70113 504.291.2022 • wcnola.com Licensed in Louisiana, USA
C R E A T I V E S E R V I C E S D I R E C T O R | Dora Sison S P E C I A L S E C T I O N S E D I T O R | Sarah Ravits C O N T R I B U T O R S | Zana Georges, Jenny Peterson P R E-P R E S S C O O R D I N A T O R | Jason Whittaker G R A P H I C D E S I G N E R S | Maria Boue, Catherine Flotte, Scott Forsythe, Emma Veith, Tiana Watts
A DV E R T I S I N G I N Q U I R I E S
504.483.3150
Client-Driven Real Estate
GOT A TIP? GET IN TOUCH
sravits@gambitweekly.com
20,000 Sq.Ft. Warehouse • Everything in Stock • Financing Available• 6 Months Interest Free
Kitchen Cabinets • Vanities • Granite • Marble Quartz • Quartzite • Sinks
NEW Pure White Shaker
$1868.75
Special price for 10X10 SF Room
Grey Shaker
$2052.75 Available in White, Walnut Wood Grain, Oak Wood Grain, Dark Wood Grain
HIGH QUALITY YOU CAN TRUST Free Quote • Free Layout Design • Receive a Free Sink w/ purchase of 25 sq. ft. countertop (sink valued at $190)
Vanilla Cream
$1960.75
Special price for 10X10 SF Room
METAL SHELF RESTS
MEMBERS & SUPPLIERS
METAL BRACKET REINFORCEMENTS
MEMBER
SOFT-CLOSE TRACK
GE FINANCE
ADJUSTABLE 6 WAY HINGE
MEMBER
DOVETAIL DRAWER
MEMBER
3939 VETERANS BLVD • 504-338-6227 • WWW.BCKITCHENBATH.COM • MON-SAT 9AM-5:30PM
GAMBIT DETAILS
INSIDE ½ PLYWOOD
DECEMBER 2021
Slab Door
Special price for 10X10 SF Room
3
MERRY “Dash Away Donna” figurine by Patience Brewster |
$98 from Judy at the Rink (2727 Prytania St., 504-8917018; judyattherink.com).
Makers
Wooden Santa |
$9.99 from Gordon’s (4308 Waverly St., Metairie, 504-354-2248; gordonshomedecor.com). PHOTO PROVIDED BY GORDON’S
Home decor
FOR THE HOLIDAYS F
PHOTO PROVIDED BY JUDY AT THE RINK
Nutcracker door hanger |
$54.99 from NOLA Gifts & Decor (5101 W. Esplanade Ave., Suite 17, Metairie, 504-407-3532; nolagiftsanddecor.com). PHOTO PROVIDED BY NOL A GIFTS & DECOR
Ball wreath | $106 from Judy at the Rink.
PHOTO PROVIDED BY JUDY AT THE RINK
Snowflake ornament |
14-inch evergreen tree by Simon Pearce |
$99.99 from Gordon’s. PHOTO PROVIDED BY GORDON’S
$280 from Judy at the Rink.
GAMBIT DETAILS
DECEMBER 2021
PHOTO PROVIDED BY JUDY AT THE RINK
4
Mug and cookie plate for Santa |
$25 from Phina (425 Harrison Ave., 504-5715169; 2561 Metairie Road, Metairie, 504-827-1605; 3717 Veterans Blvd., Metairie, 504-888-4141; phinashop.com). PHOTO PROVIDED BY PHINA
Pillow |
$34.99 from Gordon’s. PHOTO PROVIDED BY GORDON’S
Gold tone glitter deer | $15.99 from Gordon’s.
PHOTO PROVIDED BY GORDON’S
MERRY
Makers
Platter |
$49 from Hazelnut (5525 Magazine St., 504-891-2424; hazelnutneworleans.com). PHOTO PROVIDED BY HAZELNUT
Ribbon candy tree | $50 from Judy at the Rink. PHOTO PROVIDED BY JUDY AT THE RINK
Door hanger |
$84.99 from Gordon’s.
Dinner candles |
PHOTO PROVIDED BY GORDON’S
Set of six for $35 from Judy at the Rink. PHOTO PROVIDED BY JUDY AT THE RINK
Santa placemats | Set of 12 for $30 from Judy at the Rink. PHOTO PROVIDED BY JUDY AT THE RINK
Decorate
YOUR
Home IN Christmas Decor AND Scents! DECEMBER 2021
VISIT US ONLINE
GAMBIT DETAILS
4308 WAVERLY ST. | METAIRIE | 504.354.2248 | GORDONSHOMEDECOR.COM
5
MERRY
Makers
Santa candle |
$78 from Judy at the Rink.
Treme Santa Claus door hanger |
$62 from Little Miss Muffin (244 Metairie Road, Metairie, 504-833-6321; 766 Harrison Ave., 504-482-8200; 3307 Severn Ave., Metairie, 504455-1444; shoplittlemissmuffin.com).
Holiday crackers |
PHOTO PROVIDED BY JUDY AT THE RINK
$25 from Hazelnut.
PHOTO PROVIDED BY LITTLE MISS MUFFIN
PHOTO PROVIDED BY HAZELNUT
Holly placemat |
Floral cascade hibiscus linen stocking |
$14 from Hazelnut. PHOTO PROVIDED BY HAZELNUT
$85 from Judy at the Rink.
GAMBIT DETAILS
DECEMBER 2021
PHOTO PROVIDED BY JUDY AT THE RINK
6
Juliska hostess tray | $156 from Judy at the Rink.
PHOTO PROVIDED BY JUDY AT THE RINK
Cardinal Christmas cookie jar |
$120 from Judy at the Rink.
Holiday trivet |
PHOTO PROVIDED BY JUDY AT THE RINK
PHOTO PROVIDED BY JUDY AT THE RINK
$49 from Judy at the Rink.
Snowman yard sign |
$29.99 from Gordon’s. PHOTO PROVIDED BY GORDON’S
Vintage green ornament |
$39.99-$59.99 from NOLA Gifts & Decor. PHOTO PROVIDED BY NOL A GIFTS & DECOR
MERRY
Makers Table runner | $32 from Little Miss Muffin.
PHOTO PROVIDED BY LITTLE MISS MUFFIN
Reindeer bunting |
Organic cotton sheet set |
$18 from Judy at the Rink.
$ 79-$149 from Pottery Barn (3301 Veterans Blvd., Metairie, 504-219-0168; potterybarn.com).
PHOTO PROVIDED BY JUDY AT THE RINK
Christmas train pillow | $34.99 from Gordon’s.
PHOTO PROVIDED BY POTTERY BARN
PHOTO PROVIDED BY GORDON’S
OPEN
MON - SAT | 10AM - 5PM 27 2 7 P R Y TA N I A S T • ( 504 ) 8 9 1-70 18 • W W W. J U D YAT T H E R I N K .C O M
GAMBIT DETAILS
SPREAD CHRISTMAS CHEER WITH BEAUTIFUL DINNERWARE
DECEMBER 2021
Deck the Table!
7
y o J
HANGING
Bloody Mary |
$12.99 from NOLA Gifts & Decor (5101 W. Esplanade Ave., Suite 17, Metairie, 504-407-3532; nolagiftsanddecor.com). PHOTO PROVIDED BY NOL A GIFTS & DECOR
Golden Girls |
$22 each from Francesca’s (3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 504-831-7772; francescas.com). PHOTO PROVIDED BY FR ANCESCA’S
ORNAMENTS WITH CHARACTER
Jasmine wreath |
$40 from Mignon Faget (Citywide; mignonfaget.com).
Ted Lasso |
PHOTO PROVIDED BY MIGNON FAGET
$10 from Fleurty Girl (Citywide; fleurtygirl.com).
David Bowie |
PHOTO PROVIDED BY FLEURT Y GIRL
Tequila |
GAMBIT DETAILS
DECEMBER 2021
$20 from Judy at the Rink (2727 Prytania St., 504-891-7018; judyattherink.com).
8
$16 from Hazelnut (5525 Magazine St., 504-891-2424; hazelnutneworleans.com).
PHOTO PROVIDED BY JUDY AT THE RINK
PHOTO PROVIDED BY HAZELNUT
Crawfish | $16 from Home Malone. PHOTO PROVIDED BY HOME MALONE
Taco | Squirrel |
$16 from Hazelnut. PHOTO PROVIDED BY HAZELNUT
$22 from Hazelnut. PHOTO PROVIDED BY HAZELNUT
Poinsettia |
$10 from Home Malone (629 N. Carrollton Ave., 504-324-8352; 4610 Magazine St., 504-766-6148; homemalonenola.com). PHOTO PROVIDED BY HOME MALONE
Gingerbread house |
$16 from Hazelnut. PHOTO PROVIDED BY HAZELNUT
Joy
HANGING
Broccoli |
Snowflake |
$24 from Hazelnut.
$50 from Bevolo (521 Conti St., 504-522-9485; bevolo.com).
PHOTO PROVIDED BY HAZELNUT
PHOTO PROVIDED BY BEVOLO
Audrey Hepburn |
Box of wine |
$28 from Hazelnut.
$22 from Hazelnut.
PHOTO PROVIDED BY HAZELNUT
PHOTO PROVIDED BY HAZELNUT
Beignet and cafe au lait | $12.99 from NOLA Gifts & Decor.
PHOTO PROVIDED BY NOL A GIFTS & DECOR
A CURATED BOUTIQUE
with an eclectic selection of the best finds from The Occasional Wife
FURNITURE HOME GOODS DESIGNER COLLECTIBLES ONE-OF-A-KIND PIECES
Brand NEW
FURNITURE & BUILDING SUPPLIES
INTRODUCING
5 GAL $90 2425 WILLIAMS BLVD — KENNER 2900 ELYSIAN FIELDS — NEW ORLEANS
3719 Magazine St. | Tuesday–Saturday 10:00am–6:00pm 504.547.1554 • www.theoccasionalwife.com
SHOPKENNERRESTORE.COM • SHOPNOLARESTORE.COM TO DONATE: 504-943-2240
GAMBIT DETAILS
1 GAL $20
DECEMBER 2021
HIGH PERFORMANCE ECO-FRIENDLY PAINT AND OTHER QUALITY COATINGS
9
Joy
HA AN N NGING
Louisiana shaped magnolia | $16 from Home Malone.
Roman candy |
$12.99 from NOLA Gifts & Decor.
PHOTO PROVIDED BY HOME MALONE
PHOTO PROVIDED BY NOL A GIFTS & DECOR
Magnolia |
$12.99 from NOLA Gifts & Decor. PHOTO PROVIDED BY NOL A GIFTS & DECOR
Crayons |
$26 from Hazelnut. PHOTO PROVIDED BY HAZELNUT
Mary Poppins | $24 from Judy at the Rink.
PHOTO PROVIDED BY JUDY AT THE RINK
Proud, Resilient, Strong |
$12.99 from NOLA Gifts & Decor.
DECEMBER 2021
PHOTO PROVIDED BY NOL A GIFTS & DECOR
GAMBIT DETAILS
New Orleans flag |
10
$10 from Home Malone. PHOTO PROVIDED BY HOME MALONE
Algiers Point oyster |
$32 from The Shop at the Collection (520 Royal St., 504598-7147; shophnoc.com).
GAMBIT STAFF PHOTO
St. Louis Cathedral | $15 from Gordon’s (4308 Waverly St., Metairie, 504-354-2248; gordonshomedecor.com). PHOTO PROVIDED BY GORDON’S
Majorette boots |
$12.99 from NOLA Gifts & Decor.
PHOTO PROVIDED BY NOL A GIFTS & DECOR
$20 from Judy at the Rink. PHOTO PROVIDED BY JUDY AT THE RINK
Joy
HANGING
Elton John |
Heart |
Cityscape |
$45 from The Shop at the Collection. PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE HISTORIC NEW ORLEANS COLLECTION
$6.99 from Gordon’s. GAMBIT STAFF PHOTO
Glass angel |
$17 from Judy at the Rink. PHOTO PROVIDED BY JUDY AT THE RINK
Pop tart |
$19 from Hazelnut. PHOTO PROVIDED BY HAZELNUT
Fleur de lis |
$45 from The Shop at the Collection.
PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE HISTORIC NEW ORLEANS COLLECTION
Pelican |
$12.99 from NOLA Gifts & Decor.
DECEMBER 2021
PHOTO PROVIDED BY NOL A GIFTS & DECOR
House float |
$40 from Mignon Faget.
Satsumas |
$15 from Home Malone. PHOTO PROVIDED BY HOME MALONE
Lipstick |
$9 from Judy at the Rink. PHOTO PROVIDED BY JUDY AT THE RINK
GAMBIT DETAILS
PHOTO PROVIDED BY MIGNON FAGET
11
Mignon Faget on Magazine Street.
GAMBIT DETAILS
DECEMBER 2021
PHOTO BY DAYMON GARDNER
12
Toast
TO A NEW ORLEANS
The history of Mignon Faget glassware goes back to the 1984
World’s Fair. The iconic jewelry designer created a keepsake drinking glass with an embossed crawfish called “Gulf Stream” for the Louisiana World Exposition. That first design has grown into a glassware line that has been gifted by city mayors to visiting dignitaries. There are more than 30 designs available today. Imprinted with symbols of New Orleans and Louisiana, the Mignon Faget stemless wine glasses, rocks glasses and champagne flutes are now staples at local home bar carts. The line is continually expanding with more designs reflecting the city — oysters, Creole cottages, crawfish, pelicans and more. The signature Fleur de Lis design anchors the line. “Mignon has done a number of tabletop items including bowls and plates, but since New Orleans has such a drinking culture, the glasses are both attractive and useful year-round,” says Maghan Oroszi, chief operating and creative officer for Mignon Faget. “We have experimented with different glass shapes over the years and the rocks glass is still the number one seller, although the stemless wine glasses are right on its heels.”
MignonFaget glasses are filled with history and local pride By JENNY PETERSON Photos provided by MIGNON FAGET
Crescent stemless, four for $45
Rebirth butterfly fleur de lis, four for $45
With several locations throughout the region, Mignon Faget sells locally inspired jewelry, glassware and other gifts.
PHOTO BY DAYMON GARDNER
Fleur de lis cut crystal, four for $140
mer collections and there are lots of opportunities throughout the year to create something new if there is an event happening,” Oroszi says. Some glassware designs coordinate with the release of a new Mignon Faget jewelry line, and sometimes the team will custom design a glass for special occasions, like designing a 50th anniversary glass for famed New Orleans restaurant Pascal’s Manale. “Different mayors have requested custom glasses to host dignitaries and to give as local gifts that represent the city,” Oroszi says. “In the past, mayors have commissioned us to do a custom design. For a number of years, everyone got them as a wedding gift. They’ve got a great history, and they are functional and easy to care for.” Glassware is available at Mignon Faget store locations and online at mignonfaget.com.
Jester pelicans, four for $45
Oyster platinum, four for $45
GAMBIT DETAILS
French Quarter house, four for $45
The Mignon Faget store at 4300 Magazine St. participated in the effort, hiring members of the Krewe of Red Beans to decorate the store to look like a Mardi Gras float. Mignon Faget has expanded its reach beyond New Orleans to Baton Rouge, obtaining a Louisiana State University product license to create Tigers-themed glassware. When LSU won the national championship, sales of the LSU glasses surged. Over the past 37 years, the production of design in glassware has improved with new technology, Oroszi says. Items with a “frosted” look, such as the fleur de lis emblems, are screen-printed by hand on the glasses. Colorful designs, including Porch Fest and LSU designs, use a newer technique in which the images are digitally printed and fired onto the glasses. Most of the designs are dishwasher safe. “We do fall, holiday, Mardi Gras, spring and sum-
DECEMBER 2021
Oroszi says an in-house design team works closely with Mignon Faget to create new designs, which can come out seasonally or in limited edition releases for a specific New Orleans celebration, like the city’s tricentennial. A new design over the past year was a nod to what became known as Porch Fest, when residents stayed home to celebrate Jazz Fest and listen to previous sets on WWOZ 90.7 FM, when the festival was canceled due to COVID-19. The colorful Porch Fest glassware depicts New Orleans homes and porches with flags and lawn chairs. “It’s our most popular design this year; we can’t keep them in stock,” Oroszi says. “That’s part of Mignon Faget’s place in the community. We really connect to the culture and what’s going on in the city.” Another Covid-era design depicted Mardi Gras house floats, a tribute to when residents decorated their homes during a Carnival without float parades.
13
Resin and wood coasters |
$28 from Eclectic Home (8211 Oak St., 504-8666654; eclectichome.net). PHOTO PROVIDED BY ECLECTIC HOME
Raising THE BAR
Glass |
$125 from Judy at the Rink (2727 Prytania St., 504-891-7018; judyattherink.com). PHOTO PROVIDED BY JUDY AT THE RINK
Say ‘cheers’ with these drink accessories
Tumbler |
$54 from Hazelnut. PHOTO PROVIDED BY HAZELNUT
Bar tools |
$70 from Hazelnut (5525 Magazine St., 504-891-2424; hazelnutneworleans.com). PHOTO PROVIDED BY HAZELNUT
Carafe |
$125 from Judy at the Rink. PHOTO PROVIDED BY JUDY AT THE RINK
Bottle coaster |
$16.99 from NOLA Gifts & Decor (5101 W. Esplanade Ave., Suite 17, Metairie, 504-407-3532; nolagiftsanddecor.com).
Ice scoop |
GAMBIT DETAILS
DECEMBER 2021
PHOTO PROVIDED BY NOL A GIFTS & DECOR
14
$42 from Maisonette (2727 Prytania St., 504-437-1850; maisonetteshop.com).
Glo flutes |
$18 each from Hazelnut.
PHOTO PROVIDED BY MAISONETTE
PHOTO PROVIDED BY HAZELNUT
Porch fest glassware |
set of four for $45 from Mignon Faget (Citywide; mignonfaget.com). PHOTO PROVIDED BY MIGNON FAGET
Tumbler |
$24 from Judy at the Rink. PHOTO PROVIDED BY JUDY AT THE RINK
Starburst coasters |
Raising
Fleur de lis glasses |
set of 10 for $25 from Judy at the Rink.
Set of four for $45 from Mignon Faget. PHOTO PROVIDED BY MIGNON FAGET
PHOTO PROVIDED BY JUDY AT THE RINK
THE BAR
Ottica glass |
$24 from Judy at the Rink.
PHOTO PROVIDED BY JUDY AT THE RINK
Whiskey wedge glass |
$24.95 from Phina (425 Harrison Ave., 504-5715169; 2561 Metairie Road, Metairie, 504827-1605; 3717 Veterans Blvd., Metairie, 504-8884141; phinashop.com).
Champagne flutes | $24 each from Eclectic Home.
Tumbler |
$16 from Judy at the Rink. PHOTO PROVIDED BY JUDY AT THE RINK
PHOTO PROVIDED BY PHINA
Tumbler |
$20 from Judy at the Rink. PHOTO PROVIDED BY JUDY AT THE RINK
PHOTO PROVIDED BY ECLECTIC HOME
Why remove your old bathroom and kitchen fixtures? RE-GLAZE THEM!
ELVES
are back and ready
TO PLAY! DECEMBER 2021
CERAMIC TILE FORMICA CAST IRON CULTU RED M A RBLE FIBERGLASS
504-348-1770 NOW OFFERING MILITARY, VETERAN, FIRST RESPONDER AND SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNTS
Curbside & Delivery Still Available!
5101 W. ESPLANADE • 504.407.3532 at Chastant • Metairie
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
708 BARATARIA BLVD. |
MOST JOBS DONE IN HOURS
southernrefinishing.com
CERTIFIED FIBERGLASS TECHNICIAN
3001 ORMOND BLVD • 985.603.4011
at entrance to Ormond Estates • Destrahan www.nolagiftsanddecoronline.com @nolagiftsanddecor
GAMBIT DETAILS
Mon-Fri 10am-6pm | Sat 10am-4pm
15
Beau C hene, LA
1818 Veterans Blvd., Metairie LA | 504.888.2300 | nordickitchens.com