Christmas for New Orleans

[rob...@yahoo.com]

Dear Friends,

I've been consumed by New Orleans news since moving to California in
August. I want to help my hometown recover so one day I will have a
vital city to return to.

Do you enjoy shopping online or through catalogs? Hate the mall this
time of year? Then please help New Orleans recover by buying your
Christmas gifts online from small New Orleans merchants.

My friends and I came up with this list of a few merchants we've
enjoyed over the years. Please send it on to everyone you know. Think
of the economic impact you can have on those who are struggling to keep
their small businesses afloat this year. Even one or two gifts
purchased will be a big help.

Thank you!
Robyn (who posted under ro...@marigny.uucp and robyew at yahoo dot com)

Unique Jewelry http://www.hedesigns.com/
Local Artists http://www.bywaterartmarket.com/
Cute New Orleans T-shirts http://www.metrothree.com/
Louisiana Caviar http://www.cajuncaviar.com/
Retro Women's Fashion http://www.trashydiva.com/
Fabulous Lingerie http://www.houseoflounge.com/
Monogrammed Heirloom-quality http://www.leontinelinens.com/
Linens
New Orleans-inspired Jewelry http://www.mignonfaget.com/
Children Clothes and Gifts http://www.orientexpressed.com/
Great Local Music
http://www.louisianamusicfactory.com
Tim Laughlin, Jazz Clarinet http://www.timlaughlin.com
Don Vappie and the Creole Jazz http://www.vappielle.com
Serenaders
Tabasco Gift Baskets email lyd...@bellsouth.net
Unique Art Clothing http://www.andrealoest.com/
Unique Jewelry http://www.katybeh.com/
New Orleans Jewelry Designer http://www.rubyannonline.com/
Balinese Jewelry http://www.sabaijewelry.com/
Women's Clothing http://www.yvonnelafleur.com/
Traditional Men's Wear http://www.perlis.com/
featuring the Crawfish Polo Shirt
Fun Original Hats http://www.kabukihats.com/
Cafe Du Monde http://shop.cafedumonde.com/
Our famous coffee and chicory, beignets and gifts
Pelican Publishing Home of the Friends of the Cabildo Architecture
Series
http://www.epelican.com/store/merchant.ihtml?id=56&step=2
Octavia Books http://www.octaviabooks.com
Earthsavers Skin Care
https://secure.earthsaversonline.com/
Rouge Beauty http://www.rougebeauty.com

More New Online Business Listings
http://www.helpthecityofneworleans.com/shops.htm
French Quarter Merchants
http://www.vieuxcarre.com/shopping.html
Magazine Street Merchants
http://www.magazinestreet.com/alpha-listing.html

[Vicki in DC]

Robyn:

Thanks for the list! Yvonne LaFleur and Cafe DuMonde are both N.O.
faves of mine and I'm so glad YL is still in business and making those
lovely fragrances. If you like violet, you'll love these.....

Vicki in DC happy to enable, especially for N.O. businesses