A store full of gifts as unusual as its name. Gift your grandma with a walking stick or your sibling with a medical instrument. You will find the most distinctive items here, and at affordable prices. Pick up the old French and English antique reproductions. Located in the French Quarter you will find The Brass Monkey as an awesome spot to hunt for antiques.
This building was home to the great William Faulkner while he wrote Mosquitoes and Soldiers Pay. Every shelf at Faulkner House Books is occupied by a great work that is a collectible as well as a literary landmark. This book shop boasts a large collection of first editions by Faulkner himself as well as many other first-rate authors.
This family business has been going strong since 1945. Bevolo Gas and Electric Lights proudly boasts the title of the oldest and largest manufacturer of handmade, hand-riveted copper lanterns in the country. These open flame gas lights can be found throughout the French Quarter in their famous establishments. You may stop by the gallery and choose from its fine selection or order your own custom built fixtures that are made by on-site craftsmen—who will scale and make size recommendations according to your plans. Then you will receive a complimentary, computer-generated drawing that details what will best suit your needs. So step in, to own these distinctive and unique lightings!
Lucullus Antiques is probably the only store in the French Quarter that is dedicated to culinary sets. Named after the Roman general, who was gastronomically inclined, the store stocks a variety of pots, ladles, pans, dinnerware, and possibly any instrument one might require to eat. Displayed artistically, these marvelous wonders lure every antique lover's heart!
The Magic Box is one of those toy stores you dreamed about as a little kid and will maybe appreciate even more now that your shopping for your own little one. Instead of Assembly line brand name toys, The Magic Box sells old fashioned handmade wooden toys and doll houses, dress up clothes and other quality, unique items for children. The staff is friendly and helpful
Since 2004, Le Jardin has nestled in an 1820 carriageway on Royal Street. Old-world charm is evident in this historic space from the original chandelier to the statue and fountain in the courtyard. Heather, an artist and the store owner, highlights vivid colors and fun elements with a large variety of art pieces handcrafted by her and other local artists. There are jewelry, paintings, porcelain, art cards, picture frames, and just about anything you need to add a unique touch of New Orleans to your home. Take your time exploring the various forms of art pieces Le Jardin offers. - Hoiyin Ip