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Etsy Finds: Journey Down to the Bayou
Story by Iheartmoustaches
Published on February 23, 2009 in Spotlight 		Photo by

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ChristineEven though I've never had the opportunity to venture through the streets of New Orleans' French Quarter, I find this cultural city to be a great inspiration in fashion and home décor, with its historical architecture, sounds of jazz, and smells of Creole cooking. New Orleans is on the top of my list of places to visit this spring, but in the meantime, here are some great Etsy Finds inspired by the many sights and activities I hope to experience along my journey.

 

Fleur De Lis -- Elegant Sterling Silver Ring

This elegant silver ring features a fleur de lis, which is a French symbol that has come to represent the influences of French culture on the city of New Orleans. By gurlygirl, $42.

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Live In the Moment

This print by Steve Haskamp perfectly captures the spirit of jazz. By pictorialboom, $15.

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Linen Cotton Napkins Black Natural Striped Jazz, set of 4, 720

Enjoying a spicy bowl of gumbo? Then you might need one of these jazzy napkins. By LinenMe, $14.99.

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Parlor chair

Turn your entranceway into a gorgeous Victorian-inspired parlor with this reupholstered metal chair. By summerland, $175.

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Handmade Park Bench Cushion

Add a touch of New Orleans to a couch or window seat with these incredibly detailed embroidered cushions. By bridgetdavies, $165.

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80s Open Back Asian Inspired Sheath Dress S/M

Look your best while dancing to a live jazz band and enjoying a night out on the town. From RedoRedux, $24.

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ironwork

Planning a picnic down near the Mississippi river? This French Quarter-inspired backpack is the perfect accessory to carry your lunch.  By vella, $56.

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613 Saint Philip Street

Sean Finocchio's photographs beautifully capture moments throughout the streets of the French Quarter.  By 33stewartavenue, $15.

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Summer Strawberry Notebook

This hand bound journal is the perfect place to jot down your thoughts and memories of your travels. By RedOtter, $22.50.

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Feb. 23, 2009 at 10:26 a.m. PixieSoap

Such beautiful items! I so would love to go to New Orleans!

Feb. 23, 2009 at 10:27 a.m. bayousalvage

Yay! Happy Carnival everyone! Come on down to NOLA & we'll show you a good time cher(s)!

p.s. the vella backpack is perfect for junking on magazine street. gotta have it

Feb. 23, 2009 at 10:27 a.m. EpicBones

Nice! i love the fleur de lis ring. i have friends from college that moved to New Orleans a few years before the disaster. I was schedule to visit them 2 weeks before the storm hit, I still haven't been down there. Sigh...it's a crazy world!

Feb. 23, 2009 at 10:28 a.m. thestapeliacompany

I love New Orleans and I love these products! So worldly and French.

Feb. 23, 2009 at 10:31 a.m. dogties

Beautiful items!
Thanks for sharing.

Feb. 23, 2009 at 10:35 a.m. zombuki

Absolutely love the backpack!

Feb. 23, 2009 at 10:37 a.m. AlloverArt

Love that backpack!

Feb. 23, 2009 at 10:38 a.m. Sinta

Beautiful cushion ^_^

Feb. 23, 2009 at 10:40 a.m. waysideviolet

i love this♥♥♥

Feb. 23, 2009 at 10:42 a.m. RubyDrools

I think I'll make some gumbo tonight and listen to some great jazz! Thanks for the inspiration. I hope to travel to the South soon.

Feb. 23, 2009 at 10:44 a.m. debs1967

Very nice selections. Love the ring

Feb. 23, 2009 at 10:53 a.m. yaelfran

wow... love so much pictorialboom print...

Feb. 23, 2009 at 11:01 a.m. worksofwhimsy

Love the Live in the Moment print. I hope to see the garden district someday.

Feb. 23, 2009 at 11:04 a.m. NanLawson

great place to get inspiration from! what a cool idea. i heart the iron work backpack!

Feb. 23, 2009 at 11:06 a.m. breadandroses2

Beautiful! Love the Ironwork backpack.

Feb. 23, 2009 at 11:06 a.m. slinkymalinkicat

Wonderful! I love the French Quarter Ironwork print!

Feb. 23, 2009 at 11:10 a.m. AwApplesauce

Love that blue table!

Feb. 23, 2009 at 11:20 a.m. mythunderstood

nice collection.....no masks!???

Feb. 23, 2009 at 11:20 a.m. yabettasupadont

so much fun, I love it, happy mardi gras yall!

Feb. 23, 2009 at 11:26 a.m. FancifulForm

That French Quarter Ironwork shot is beautiful!

Feb. 23, 2009 at 11:31 a.m. JOJUISPLAYING

I Love new Orleans!!
The big easy! :-)

Feb. 23, 2009 at 11:31 a.m. Mwilson

Awesome selections!

Feb. 23, 2009 at 11:32 a.m. MarcellasExcess

Love the rehabbed furniture pieces ~ gorgeous!

Feb. 23, 2009 at 11:35 a.m. BlackStar

I love NOLA! It's one of those cities that once you go, you always return.
Great picks~

Feb. 23, 2009 at 11:35 a.m. vella

Christine, you rock for highlighting New Orleans and all its artful splendor!
SHOP LOCAL in NEW ORLEANS!! What a way to celebrate Mardi Gras.

Feb. 23, 2009 at 11:47 a.m. BPyarns

Beautiful finds!

Feb. 23, 2009 at 11:54 a.m. LaireMarie

Love the picks - yay for Fat Tuesday!

Feb. 23, 2009 at 11:59 a.m. funkeyfinds

that parlor chair is amazing! I am lusting over it..

Feb. 23, 2009 at 12:11 p.m. oldworldprimitives

Beautiful picks!

Feb. 23, 2009 at 12:13 p.m. fantasybeader

great items!

Feb. 23, 2009 at 12:18 p.m. nat1489

I love that gorgeous parlor chair!

Feb. 23, 2009 at 12:22 p.m. ducesgirl22

Great picks....I would love to go to New Orleans....it is a dream of mine....

Feb. 23, 2009 at 12:32 p.m. AnniesWearableArt

ah...memories of walking along I10 and getting lost...i love and miss N'Orleans and wanna go back!
Thanks for bringing us this great article.

Feb. 23, 2009 at 12:37 p.m. TheSeed

Ah, love N'Awlins!

Feb. 23, 2009 at 12:37 p.m. sugarcubed

Thank you, etsy, for the five minute vacation!

Feb. 23, 2009 at 12:42 p.m. LittleCritters00

I love that metal blue chair, it flipping rocks

Feb. 23, 2009 at 12:42 p.m. thegratulatest

Love that vintage fan! We have been on the look out for one for a while!

Feb. 23, 2009 at 12:46 p.m. retrojewels

Happy Lundi Gras from down on Bayou St. John! Thanks for the New Orleans props.

Feb. 23, 2009 at 12:54 p.m. peaseblossomstudio

Very nice! Someday I will visit New Orleans!

Feb. 23, 2009 at 12:56 p.m. pinkparchmentsoaps

Love the Shabby Cottage Painted Parlor table.
Think my DH will get me a cottage to put it in? LOL

Feb. 23, 2009 at 1:01 p.m. ChatelaineDesigns

The Big Easy rocks! Please check out my vintage chairs and shop at Chatelaine Designs and my website at www.creolechat.com. My interior design business was founded on the love for the culture, people and history of the great city of New Orleans! Happy Mardi Gras and laissez les bon temps rouler! Throw me some beads, sista!!

Feb. 23, 2009 at 1:18 p.m. vivikas

Love the ring

Feb. 23, 2009 at 1:26 p.m. amantecatl

The backpack is just fantastic!

Feb. 23, 2009 at 1:40 p.m. JewelrybySuzanne

Would love to go to New Orleans someday. The pillow is beautiful.

Feb. 23, 2009 at 1:41 p.m. baconsquarefarm

Lovely selections

Feb. 23, 2009 at 1:45 p.m. jensingh

Very cool picks! New Orleans is one place that is not to be missed! I haven't found a muffaletta yet that rivals the one I had when I visited. yum

Feb. 23, 2009 at 3:13 p.m. niTeBecOmEsdAy

i love the iron chair and striped linen napkins. beautiful selections! New Orleans is such a great place to visit, and looking at this article makes me want to plan a trip...

Feb. 23, 2009 at 4:03 p.m. laurebelle

New Orleans and the surrounding area so deserve this highlight! My husband works full-time in his own ministry, Mission Encounter, and 90% of his work the past 4 yrs. has been in the New Orleans area - LOVE THESE FOLKS!

Feb. 23, 2009 at 4:47 p.m. JBMoods

I love New Orleans!! It's an awesome city to visit. Great picks for the theme.

Feb. 23, 2009 at 6:27 p.m. thecollaredcanine

Beautiful French motifs. Would look lovely with one of my fleur de lys dog collars or leashes. :)

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Feb. 23, 2009 at 7:13 p.m. Talula

Oooooh, I love New Orleans..... I'm needing a fix pretty soon! And bayousalvage is TOPS on my list of the absolute best Etsy New Orleans artists! I wear a bayousalvage cuff, that came loaded up with good mojo from the bayou all the time.... And those girls don't just make gorgeous goodies, they give of themselves, and their hard earned moolah to help re-build New Orleans. Thank you for this excellent blog!

Feb. 23, 2009 at 7:31 p.m. dragonhouseofyuen

gorgeous choices! and obviously it is a great city!

Feb. 23, 2009 at 7:36 p.m. odiliafu

The French Quarter ironwork is sooooo beautiful!!!

Feb. 23, 2009 at 9:12 p.m. CutieDynamite

I really want that French Bulldog fabric!!

Feb. 23, 2009 at 9:36 p.m. KellesKitchen

I love New Orleans - it definitely has a look and feel all its own :) Great choices!!

Feb. 23, 2009 at 11:36 p.m. HelloVictory

Love muntedkowhai! Her stuff is beautiful and wears well.

Feb. 24, 2009 at 12:58 a.m. voudou

j'adore nouveau orleans

Feb. 24, 2009 at 1:42 a.m. kachingdesign

I love New Orleans. Love the selections too.

Feb. 24, 2009 at 1:58 a.m. soule

Love the Frenchi!

Feb. 24, 2009 at 8:42 a.m. Lunatiger

One day I'll go to the Mardi Gras! ^_^

Feb. 24, 2009 at 12:32 p.m. dabbledesigns

Such quality, beautiful looking items. The crafty peeps on Etsy never cease to amaze me!

Feb. 24, 2009 at 2:24 p.m. hiddenlibrary

Ooooh...going here next month..can't wait! Thanks!

Feb. 25, 2009 at 12:06 p.m. MyJunkyTrunk

Really great items!

Feb. 25, 2009 at 4:52 p.m. treefox

beautiful stuff! i love everything at vella!

Feb. 26, 2009 at 3:59 p.m. WannaBRockstar

Am such a SUCKER for fleur de lis, iron wroght gating, and Art decor!! [...one of my fave parts about visiting New Orleans.] These items really did the trick for transporting me down memory lane ;-) Bellisimo!

March 2, 2009 at 3:22 p.m. difart

Nice!

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