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Tricentennial decoupage tray available in multiple sizes, from $120 at Hazelnut New Orleans. Retro 1951 fleur-de-lis desk pen, $75 at Scriptura.
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Hamano 210-millimeter gyuto knife with kurouchi finish and rosewood handle, $210 at Coutelier NOLA.
Porcelain platter, $50 at Suzanne Ormond Pottery.
Watercolor painting by Jane Brewster in handmade frame, $275 at RHINO Contemporary Crafts Co. GAMBIT’S
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Gift basket including the “Trinity” cutting board, iPad holder, wooden spoon, SoLA Deli spices, El Guapo Bitters and Shrub District cocktail vinegar, $160 at NOLA Boards.
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Pale ale pairing collection featuring Beecher’s Flagship Reserve cheddar, organic Manchego Curado, Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co. toma, Spanish cocktail nuts and Urban Oven flatbread crackers, $60 at St. James Cheese Company.
Free coffee tin with purchase of $25 gift card (limited time offer), at PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans. GAMBIT’S
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Holiday flower arrangement, $40 at Federico’s Family Florist.
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Tea towel illustrated by Kristin Malone Johnson, $16 at Home Malone.
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“Eola” cooler tote in seafoam by Corkcicle, $129.99 at NOLA Boo.
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Desk planner, $14, and New Orleans Tricentennial pen by Retro 1951, $60 at Scriptura.
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Silk peacock scarf by Kathy Schorr, $170 at Historic New Orleans Collection.
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Black and gold metallic dress by Junarose (sizes 14-24), $69 at Jaci Blue.
Black druzy hoop earrings by Boho Gal, $32 at Miette.
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BLACK FRIDAY Vintage 1950s jeweled compact with powder puff, $125 at Bambi DeVille.
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Beaded “Ophelia” dress, $445 at Trashy Diva Clothing Boutique.
Dyed coral-beaded necklace with 12-millimeter freshwater pearl and magnetic clasp, $148 at Marty’s on Magazine.
We're Dyed coral-beaded necklace with 12-millimeter freshwater pearl and magnetic clasp, $148 at Marty’s on Magazine.
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Vintage beaded purse, $75 at Miss Claudia’s Vintage Clothing & Costumes.
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Vintage-style B-15 pilot messenger bag, $62.49 at The National WWII Museum Store.
Unisex streetcar socks, $19.99 at Bonfolk.
Magnolia cufflinks by Mimosa Handcrafted, $60 at Ogden Museum of Southern Art. PAGE 19
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Vintage gold and leather watches by La Mer Collections, $64.99 each at Swap Boutique.
Men’s “Howard” eyeglasses by Krewe, $225 at The Optical Shoppe.
“A Man and His Watch: Iconic Watches and Stories from the Men who Wore Them” by Matt Hranek, $35 at Octavia Books.
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“Vogue x Music,” $65 at Octavia Books.
In-and-out diamond hoop earrings in rose gold, $2,750 at Wellington & Company.
Confetti beaded evening bag, $189 at Yvonne LaFleur.
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Diamond-studded cross in 14-karat yellow gold with matte finish, $1,077 at Fisher and Sons Jewelers.
Vintage early 20th-century silver, rose gold and niello art nouveau hunting case pocket watch, from $250 at Crescent City Auction Gallery Gallery.
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White faux fur jacket, $250.95 at Earthsavers.
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“Lunaria” ring in 18karat yellow gold and black mother of pearl by Marco Bicego, $2,510 exclusively at Aucoin Hart Jewelers Jewelers.
Jackson Square cuff in sterling silver, $295 at Brandi Couvillion.
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2013 Mullineux vineyard “Iron” Syrah, $129.49, and 2014 Mullineux vineyard “Granite” Syrah, $132.49 at Pearl Wine Co.
Eight-piece Tricentennial Chocolate Collection in meuniere chocolate, $19.50 at Sucre.
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KELT XO Tour du Monde Cognac Grande Champagne, $146 at Martin Wine Cellar.
• New Year’s Eve at The Jazz Playhouse with Michael Watson featuring Nayo Jones
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Carry-all tote, $100 at Forever New Orleans.
Locally made soaps from Sweet Olive Soap Works, $7 each at Bywater Clothing.
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“French Quarter Fables,” written and illustrated by Dalt Wonk, $25 at Luna Press.
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Microwave- and dishwasher-safe streetcar platter by Connie Kittok, $40 at NOLA Gifts & Decor.
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Dynamo Toys & Supplies is an independent, woman-run, woman-focused sexual health and wellness boutique offering high-quality bodysafe products. Gift cards available in any amount.
Insect-repellent infinity journey scarf made of recycled fabric with hidden zipper pocket, $36 at Bywater Clothing.
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Cosmetic bag, $15 at NOLA T-Shirt of the Month Club.
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Bamboo Louisiana-shaped cutting board, $21 at MJ’s.
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Resources GIFTS FOR THE WELL-HEELED HOME PAGE 6 Coutelier NOLA 8239 Oak St., (504) 475-5606; www.couteliernola.com Federico’s Family Florist 815 Focis St., Metairie, (504) 837-6400 Hazelnut New Orleans 5525 Magazine St., (504) 891-2424; www.hazelnutneworleans.com Home Malone 629 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 324-8352; www.homemalonenola.com
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NOLA Boards 519 Wilkinson St., Suite 105, (504) 435-1485; www.nolaboards.com NOLA Boo 517 Metairie Road, Suite 200, Metairie, (504) 510-4655; www.shopnolaboo.com
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St. James Cheese Company 641 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 304-1485; 5004 Prytania St., (504) 899-4737; www.stjamescheese.com Scriptura Lakeside Shopping Center Annex, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 219-1113; 5423 Magazine St., (504) 8971555; www.scriptura.com Suzanne Ormond Pottery 1202 Soniat St., (504) 899-0504; www.suzanneormondpotteryllc.com
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Art & Eyes 3708 Magazine St., (504) 8914494; www.artandeyesneworleansla.com Bambi DeVille 818 Royal St. (second floor); 1925 Sophie B. Wright; www.bambideville.com Bonfolk www.bonfolk.com
PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans Citywide; www.pjscoffee.com
gae-tana’s 7732 Maple St., (504) 865-9625; www.gaetanas.com
RHINO Contemporary Crafts Co. 2028 Magazine St., (504) 5237945; www.rhinocrafts.com
The Historic New Orleans Collection 533 Royal St., (504) 523-4662; www.hnoc.tamretail.net
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Jaci Blue 2111 Magazine St., (504) 603-2929; www.jaciblue.com Marty’s on Magazine Dunn and Sonnier Antiques, Florals, Gifts, 3433 Magazine St., (251) 377-3831; www.facebook.com/ pg/antiquesfromasia Miette 2038 Magazine St., (504) 522-2883; www.iheartmiette.com Miss Claudia’s Vintage Clothing & Costumes 4204 Magazine St., (504) 897-6310; www.facebook.com/missclaudiasvintage The National WWII Museum Store 945 Magazine St., (504) 528-1944; www.store.nationalww2museum.org Octavia Books 513 Octavia St., (504) 899-7323; www.octaviabooks.com Ogden Museum of Southern Art 925 Camp St., (504) 539-9650; www.ogdenmuseum.org
Fisher and Sons Jewelers 5101 W. Esplanade Ave., Suite 1, Metairie, (504) 885-4956; www.fishersonsjewelers.com Magpie Vintage Jewelry 4529 Magazine St., (504) 891-1333 Martin Wine Cellar 714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie, (504) 896-7300; Village Shopping Center, 2895 Highway 190, Mandeville, (985) 951-8081; 3827 Baronne St., (504) 899-7411; www.martinwine.com Mignon Faget The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., (504) 524-2973; Outlet Collection at Riverwalk, 500 Port of New Orleans Place, First floor, (504) 345-2679; Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 835-2244; 3801 Magazine St., (504) 891-2005; www.mignonfaget.com Octavia Books See Give the gift of glitz and glam
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Bywater Clothing 4432 Magazine St., (504) 502-6206; www.bywaterclothing.com
Open Tuesdays - Sundays 2001 St Claude Ave. (closed Mondays)
Dogtopia of New Orleans 9501 Airline Highway, (504) 2912777; www.dogtopia.com/ new-orleans Dynamo Toys & Supplies 2001 St. Claude Ave., (504) 5348697; www.shop.dynamotoys.com Forever New Orleans 308 Royal St., (504) 525-0100; 606 Royal St., (504) 510-4813; 700 Royal St., (504) 586-3536; www.shopforeverneworleans.com Luna Press www.lunapress.com MJ’s 1513 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 835-6099; www.mjsofmetairie.com
Aucoin Hart Jewelers 1525 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 834-9999; www.aucoinhart.com
Sucre 622 Conti St., (504) 267-7098; 3025 Magazine St., (504) 520-8311; Lake-
NOLA T-Shirt of the Month Club 3646 Magazine St., (504) 715-2270; www.nolatshirtclub.com
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NOLA Gifts & Decor 5101 W. Esplanade Ave., Suite 17, Metairie, (504) 407-3532; www.nolagiftsanddecor.com
dynamotoys.com @dynamonola
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Trashy Diva Clothing Boutique 537 Royal St., (504) 522-4233; 2048 Magazine St., (504) 299-8777; www.trashydiva.com
Earthsavers Lakeside Shopping Center Annex, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 835-0225; The Premier Centre, 3414 Highway 190, Mandeville, (985) 674-1133; 5501 Magazine St., (504) 899-8555; www.earthsaversonline.com
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Crescent City Auction Gallery 1330 St. Charles Ave., (504) 5295057; www.crescentcityauctiongallery.com
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The Optical Shoppe 800 Metairie Road, Suite Q, (504) 301-1726; www.opticalshoppebr.com/metairie
Brandi Couvillion www.bcouvillion.com
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