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Genesis of a website:

A group of friends were together over Thanksgiving.  A few were evacuees from New Orleans, displaced from their homes for the last several months, with harrowing stories to tell of loss and destruction and faced with the daunting task of rebuilding their homes and lives in a city with scant resources to rebuild  - few residents, a decimated economy, scarce funds from the Federal Government (far less than originally promised).

The rest at the table were comfortably secure in their homes and lives unaffected by the devastation of Katrina wondering how we all can help our fellow Americans through a rough time and help New Orleans and the Gulf Coast rebuild.

Our idea: help New Orleans help itself.  The surest way to rebuild the city, attract residents and bring back visitors is to rebuild the economy one store and business at a time.  This will provide jobs for residents and tax revenue for the city and state.

So, at this time when we are all purchasing gifts for our loved ones for the Holidays, why not help New Orleans as well by purchasing gifts from New Orleans-based stores?

That is how we came to build this website.  To make it easy for you to find unique gifts from local New Orleans businesses with an online store.

"ShopForNewOrleans" and Have a Happy Holiday!

Art

http://www.art4now.com/hughricks.htm      festival posters

http://www.axelle.com/neworleans/                upscale contemporary fine art

http://www.bywaterartmarket.com/            local artists

http://www.lauramae.com/                                 mixed media painting

http://www.lemieuxgalleries.com                     specializes in Louisiana and Gulf Coast art

http://www.studioiphotography.com/              portraits and fine art photography

http://www.michalopoulos.com/                        paintings, prints, posters

http://neworleansdarkroom.com                        Center for Photographic Arts

http://www.offthebeatenway.com/                   art from Cuba, Costa Rica, Columbia

http://www.scottchernis.com/nor.html       photographs of New Orleans musicians

Antiques

http://www.empireantiques.net/search.php

Books

http://www.beaucoupbooks.com/

http://www.epelican.com/store/index.ihtml#PubLetter

http://www.eprimeresearch.com/       books, films dealing with issues in Louisiana

http://faulknerhousebooks.net/            fine literature and rare editions

http://www.gardendistrictbookshop.com/ 

http://www.maplestreetbookshop.com/htmlweb/home.html

http://www.octaviabooks.com

Children's

http://www.imaginationmovers.com/website/about_us.php   CD’s and DVD’s

http://www.orientexpressed.com/     children’s clothes and gifts

http://www.littlelaughter.com/        children's bedding, furniture and accessories

http://www.lulu.com/catte-au-lait     book to help process New Orleans after Katrina

http://store.pippenlane.com/index.html   clothing, shoes, furniture, toys, books

http://www.lepetitsoldiershop.com/   hand painted military miniatures

Clothing

http://www.corsairusa.com/         neckties, incl. "Katrina Tie" for Habitat for Humanity

http://www.houseoflounge.com/    fabulous lingerie

http://www.jeantherapy.com/      jeans, sunglasses

http://jtiras.com/                         handbags and jewelry (relocated temporarily to TX)

http://www.kabukihats.com/        fun original hats

http://www.perlis.com/                traditional men’s wear featuring Crawfish Polo Shirt

http://www.poochclothing.com     local designer with own clothing line

http://www.savenolanow.com        t-shirts, caps

http://www.yvonnelafleur.com/   women’s clothing

Food

www.auntsallys.com                        famous pralines

http://www.emerils.com/              cookware, foodstuffs, wearables from local restaurant

http://www.bluefrogchocolates.com/ chocolates

http://shop.chefpaul.com/index.asp  Chef Paul Prudhomme’s Magic Seasoning Blends

http://www.jlno.org/?nd=store        Junior League of New Orleans Cookbooks

http://shop.cafedumonde.com/         famous coffee and chicory, beignets and gifts

http://www.southerncandymakers.com/StoreFront.bok   Candy

http://www.cajuncaviar.com/          Louisana caviar

Health and Beauty

http://www.neworleansperfume.com        160 yr old Bourbon French Perfumery

https://secure.earthsaversonline.com/      skin care, aromatherapy, fragrance

http://www.rougebeauty.com                     fragrances, cosmetics

http://www.belladonnadayspa.com/         skin care, perfumes, aromatherapy

http://www.stellaraenola.com/                handmade soaps and soy candles

Home Furnishings

http://www.abcneworleans.com/           French & English treasures for home and garden

http://www.leontinelinens.com/            monogrammed heirloom-quality linens

http://www.hazelnutneworleans.com/   elegant home accessories, New Orleans Toile

http://www.asyoulikeitsilvershop.com/  silverware, flatware, hollowware, baby silver

http://www.fabulouspewterware.com/homepage.htm     pewter

http://www.french-fountains.com/           antique garden elements and fountains

http://www.melangesterling.com/         sterling flatware, hollowware, china, jewelry

http://www.savvygourmet.com/               cookware and equipment
http://www.villavici.com/                           furniture
http://staffordtile.com/                                  stone, tile, glass, and ceramic products
http://distinctivedesignanddecor.com/    Swedish and European Antiqes
http://interiorsandextras.com/                   interior design, furniture, accessories
http://www.julieneill.com/                    artistic lighting and furnishings
http://www.d-flydesigns.com/                     handmade linen bags and pillows
http://www.rosetreeglass.com/                   handblown glass objects
http://www.letsgetup.com/                          funky recycled clocks and lighting

Jewelry

http://adlersjewelry.com/          since 1898: jewelry, watches, china, crystal, silver

http://www.bedazzlejewelry.com/    rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces

http://www.hedesigns.com/       New Orleans photographic jewelry

http://www.hooverwatchesandjewels.com/  antique & contemporary watches, jewels

http://www.katybeh.com/         unique jewelry

http://www.mignonfaget.com/   newOrleans-inspired jewelry

http://www.rubyannonline.com/

http://www.sabaijewelry.com/   Balinese Jewelry

http://www.wcjewelry.com/      antique, estate and contemporary fine jewelry

Music

http://www.basinstreetrecords.com/

http://www.louisianamusicfactory.com

http://www.timlaughlin.com                     Jazz clarinet

http://www.vappielle.com                         Don Vappie and the Creole Jazz Serenaders

http://www.newbirthbrass.com/   Winners of a Big Easy Award for Best Brass Band

http://www.jazzvipers.com/             "Big Easy" award for "Best Traditional Jazz Band"

www.johnboutte.com                           New Orleans Jazz Vocalist

Sporting Goods

http://www.wallbike.com/       bicycle parts: Brooks saddles, Carradice bags, etc.

Other Gift Items

http://www.scriptura.com/scriptura/shop.html   papers, inks, writing instruments, 

http://www.cigarfactoryneworleans.com/            distinctive cigars

http://www.ddaymuseum.org/                           WWII Museum Store gifts

http://www.cafepress.com/mrlake                              Nostalgic New Orleans Collection Shop

http://www.thekeystothequarter.com/               DVD history tour of the French Quarter

http://www.millerfoto.com/specialty.html       specialty photo items

http://www.fridaynighthigh.com/                       Louisiana Rebirth flags and t-shirts

http://www.chiwawagaga.com/                            gifts for dogs

http://www.crescentcityfarmersmarket.org/markets/merchandise.php    merchandise

http://www.nola.com/tpstore/        Times-Picayune webstore - photos, t-shirts

www.auduboninstitute.org                Hurricane Katrina Save the Animals Fund

http://www.djmags.com/art.html vinyl record clock, t-shirts, mugs- local artist

http://www.cafepress.com/louisianaspca  Louisiana SPCA t-shirts, mugs