What is your favorite souvenir from New Orleans?
Jan 30th, 2002, 11:30 AM
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What is your favorite souvenir from New Orleans?
I am going to New Orleans in March for the first time. I always love to buy something to help me remember my vacations. What is your favorite souvenir from New Orleans? I usually like to pick up a Christmas ornament from each city. Are there any good shops anyone can suggest for an ornament? Thanks for your help.
Jan 30th, 2002, 01:05 PM
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I am usually not big on souvenirs, but NOLA is a major exception. Our B&B was near the French Market, so we couldn't resist walking by every day, picking up the beads, gorgeous masks, and cajun seasoning. We still buy gumbo file via the mail from one of the stalls there, for our restaurant. Have fun shopping!
Jan 31st, 2002, 04:41 AM
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There's a lot of local art that is not like art you'll find anywhere else. Some is reasonably priced , others not , but there is a large variety .There was a food festival in the Quarter when my wife and I visited last summer and we bought a beautiful print which was not listed as being for sale .......
Jan 31st, 2002, 07:00 AM
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Sheila, there's a Christmas Shop on Decatur. I think it's called Santa's Quarters & is open year round. But I think the ultimate Nawlins souvenir is the Hurricane Glass, you can have your drink in it inside & they'll box it up for you on your way out. Have a great time in my hometown, you're going at a good time weatherwise, it should be very comfortable.
Jan 31st, 2002, 07:45 AM
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Two beautiful feathered, sequined masks with sticks. They can be very expensive, but if you shop around you can find them at a great price. I bought one in 97' at a shop on (I think) Decautur St. (it was close to the French Market)for like $35.00 but it looks much more expensive.
Jan 31st, 2002, 07:59 AM
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I love my hurrican glass and mardi gras doll. However, last year I bought my then 9 year old son a voodoo wish mask?a stick. The instructions say to write a wish on paper, wrap it around the mask, and pin it in place. Then, hold the stick in your hands while turning around 3 times every day until your wish comes true. (I didn't believe that, of course, but thought my son would get a kick out of it). Anyhow, we wanted a PlayStation for his birthday, and I knew he was getting one - but he didn't know. Needless to say after several weeks of turning around with this stick in his hand, he got his PlayStation. He jumped up and down saying "it really works, it really works!" I finally told him the truth and we still laugh about it.
Jan 31st, 2002, 02:09 PM
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The Christmas shop was great. There was a tree decorated in ornaments and beads in Mardi Gras colors - green, gold, purple. One of the clerks was nice enough to take my picture in front of it. Each Christmas I think to myself, "Wish I had all those purple, green, and gold ornaments."
