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16 HOME FEATURE

Magnificent master baths

NEW & COOL The shell life

Gear for hot-weather workouts

Ice gets an upgrade at home

Cool running

Built in style

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Initial impressions

Monogrammed college essentials

Five ways to get long lashes

All about The Warehouse Sale

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8 Editor’s letter 33 Resources

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THE HOUSE WAS A CLEAN WHITE BOX PERCHED IN THE WOODS, with walls of solid glass admitting views of leafy green. My mother told me and my sister not to put our hands on anything. But I wanted to touch so many things in the gallery-like space, including a sculpture of an egg levitating — shell cracked, spilled yolk shimmering. We were there because the home’s owner and my dad played in a band, and they were either rehearsing or loading up for a gig. I don’t remember the specifics, but I remember clearly the way the space made me feel: calm, curious, almost reverent. It’s similar to how I felt perusing the master bathrooms in CUE’s home feature (p. 18). Bathrooms are compared to sanctuaries often enough to render the descriptor null, but there’s something transcendent about tiles carved from millionyear-old metamorphic rock and hot, clean water that rushes to your bidding with the touch of a hand. Or modernist architect Albert Ledner’s design with its walls of arcing glass (p. 18-19). When I discovered this bathroom belongs to the DiLeos, whose

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previous house introduced me to modernist design decades ago, I remembered how small New Orleans is and how it gets smaller the longer you live here. Though my vantage point is different now, looking at these bathrooms I feel a familiar sense of wonder. It is, in a word, childlike.

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bu i lt i n st yle This under-counter ice machine creates ice that’s easy to chew. Photo courtesy Nordic Kitchens & Baths

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Pros share tips on matching your drink to its ideal ice shape. By Andrea Blumenstein Crushed ice is known in the industry as AMERICA’S LOVE AFFAIR with ice dates well “pebbles” or “chewable ice” and is preferable before sno-balls, the Ice Bucket Challenge or for only a handful of drinks. Disney’s Frozen – a couple hundred Pack smaller “The general consensus is years, actually. Thanks to pioneers cubes tightly crushed ice is preferable for like the Tudor Ice Company and its in the glass soft drinks,” says Michael founder, Boston’s “Ice King” Fredfor a refreshHaase, certified kitchen eric Tudor, blocks of ice made their ing mojito. designer at Nordic way south from Boston in the early Kitchens & Baths. The parts of the 19th century. ice pebble also is the “Ice from up north was shipped in chosen style for most huge blocks down to New Orleans,” tiki drinks — cocktails says Braden LaGrone, a bartender such as mojitos and at Cure, “so the original use of ice the fog cutters. “It is all to make drinks was fairly simple in about how the cocktail travels,” that you had one huge block that LaGrone says. How a drink you could either cut down, shave or travels — in laymen’s terms, the hammer. There was no machine; you melting component — relates just got the block and had to deal to surface area and dilution. with the rest.” “There is no chilling without Over the years, evolutions in dilution and no dilution without industry and technology made chilling,” LaGrone says. “They large bricks of ice a barroom fixare physically inseparable.” ture. Ice carving and shaving is still With cocktails, ice choice is around, but it exists now as a form all about production and preof showmanship. Whether for sentation, LaGrone says. “You personal or commerthink about how the cial use, modern ice will look when kitchens and bars the guest first have an array of gets their ice-making madrink and chines. Ice options what it will generally can be look like 10 divided into two minutes later categories: when they crushed or are done.” cubed.

For a mojito, if the ice pebbles are packed tightly, they will melt slowly in the glass. The Brilliance Nugget Ice Machine at Nordic Kitchens & Baths creates soft, chewable ice appropriate for this cocktail. The machine is a standard 15 inches wide and is installed under a counter. It produces about 80 pounds of ice in 24 hours. It is energy-efficient and can be used in an indoor or outdoor kitchen. Haase warns that ice machines aren’t quiet. “They are constantly running,” he says. “The regular noise of the ice dropping and the pump whirling make some people reluctant to install one of these machines in an open floor plan situation.” Cure bartenders use a Kold-Draft machine that generates a 3/4-inch cube. “For production it can be a little bulky,” LaGrone says. “But it works great for a Negroni or an Old Fashioned to keep it cold and not dilute too quickly.” A favorite of customers at Nordic Kitchens & Baths is the Sub-Zero 15” under-counter ice machine. “It integrates really well and can easily be fitted with panels to match the rest of the kitchen cabinets,” Haase says. Ice machines require a water line and work best when placed near a sink. “Because the unit is constantly running, a drain is required to accommodate the fact that the ice on the bottom is melting out,” Haase says. People who want special ice without having to install a machine can find a selection of ice trays for festive needs at MJ’s. “The fleur-delis silicone ice tray is great for parties,” says co-owner Stacey Kerry. “They can also be used as Jell-O molds if you want to change it up.” S E PTEM BER. 2 0 1 5 <<<

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WHEN CHRISTINA AND GREG DILEO updated and enlarged the master bath in their historic 1964 Albert Ledner-designed home, they did so with an eye toward the architect’s original vision. The original owner, Leonie Galatoire, collected materials salvaged from local sites slated for demolition and Ledner incorporated them into a house that combines antique and contemporary elements. The DiLeos followed suit, consulting Ledner for advice and carefully preserving materials from their own renovation for reuse in the new space. “We knew what we wanted,” Christina says. “It was really important to Greg to keep the materials equally as magnificent as the materials that were originally used in the house.” Working with architect John Chrestia and contractor Mike Fritscher, the DiLeos gutted the bath and added space by enclosing an unused portion of the balcony that wraps around the front of the round house. In place of the balcony, a wall of glass overlooks the front courtyard and illuminates the room’s gleaming surfaces, which include multiple vanity mirrors, marble floors and counters, amber-colored onyx tile and minimal polished-nickel fixtures. A custom double-sink vanity and a series of tubular pendant fixtures of glass and polished stainless steel accentuate the exterior wall’s curve. Tile saved from the home of Archbishop John Shaw (and then saved again from the former bath) was used above the built-in bar between the master bedroom and bath.

Washed oak cabinets by Glen Armand, drapery by Davis Draperies; Kohler sinks, calacatta gold marble from Triton Stone.

Onyx tiles behind a Jacuzzi tub extend into the shower, which has a steam feature.

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“Cast Iron Wallpaper” by Young & Battaglia for Mineheart purchased through Spruce, tub and sink by Victoria + Albert Baths and Brizo faucets all from Southland Plumbing; pedestal table, wheatgrass water garden, and handmade chandelier of silver painted hemp and white quartz, all from Villa Vici; toilet and medicine cabinet by Kohler, polka dot Soho floor from Triton Stone.

The Bath’s British wall-paper has a 3-D quality that visually enlarges the space.

A BRITISH WALLPAPER inspired by the Victorian era’s classic English style is the main feature in Tanga Winstead’s master bath. Though the wallpaper is patterned, its three-dimensional quality seems to expand the room. “It’s like you are looking through the ironwork,” she says. The bathroom is based around the slipper tub, a sculptural, free-standing piece made from limestone and resin. Winstead, the store manager and interior designer at Villa Vici, designed the wainscoting of Carrara marble subway tiles and combined it with a polka dot-patterned floor that is a mix of marbles. Space-saving features include a recessed medicine cabinet and wall-mounted faucets above the sink, while a Lucite pedestal table provides a useful, nondistracting surface. Linen drapery covers the window and can be pulled all the way across the back of the room for texture and symmetry. The vanity is a recycled piece found on the curb and reworked by Winstead’s parents. Winstead refurbished it a second time using chalk paint, a honed absolute black granite top and a vessel sink. The ceiling is painted metallic silver, and the trim is Benjamin Moore White.

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THE MASTER BATH IN RENEE AND PETER LABORDE’s Uptown home was built around two ideas: Renee’s love for contemporary design and the color white. In search of the whitest marble she could find, Renee chose statuary marble, using it for the counters, shower surround and floors. A thick mitered edge was applied to the counters for a modern look, while the floors and shower walls were covered with rectangular tile. To keep things sleek, Renee used minimalist fixtures throughout and designed a shower nook for hiding bottles and soaps out of view. Other than the marble’s natural veining, the only pattern is the gray and white linen shade designed and fabricated by Renee. “The shade has a softening effect,” Renee says. “I didn’t want the room to be too stark.” Top: Iceland tub by Boffi, Aboutwater by Fantini & Boffi fixtures, Poggenpohl cabinets from Nordic Kitchens & Baths, sconces by Boyd Lighting, statuary marble countertops from Triton Stone and fabricated by Mediterranean Tile; monogrammed linens, bathmats and tissue holders from Leontine Linens, Lucite bench from Villa Vici, contractor Michael Carbine, mirror and glass shower encasement from Mike McGill, Parish Glass. Bottom left: Painting of boats by Gretchen Howard. Right: A detail of the curtain over the bathtub. Paint color, Benjamin Moore Super White.

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Meet three designers who have launched their own jewelry brands in New Orleans.

Jess Leigh GHOLSTON JESS LEIGH GHOLSTON WAS ENCOURAGED to become a jewelry designer by the arts community she found in New Orleans when she moved here in fall 2009. “I started to teach myself how to work with wire, stones, leather, vintage pieces and anything else I could get my hands on,” says Gholston, who launched Jess Leigh Jewels (www.jessleighjewels. com) in January 2010. “It has been the most fulfilling and exciting adventure of my life,” she says. To capture inspiration wherever she goes, she always carries a notepad. “Ideas come from historic structures in the French Quarter, old iron fences, wandering in antique shops, the color combination in someone’s balcony garden, a vintage brooch or even just a particular gemstone,” she says. Gholston is enamored with labradorite right now. “It is just so beautiful and the spectrum of colors is completely different from stone to stone,” she says. She makes all her own pieces but is researching local and U.S. production possibilities as she expands. “I will routinely make myself a tray of random pieces, chains and stones for the day to work with,” she says. “It’s so much fun to see what the materials become in my hands.” Gholston says her designs range from “a refined earthy style for the raw and polished stone pieces” to a more contemporary look for her repurposed vintage jewelry, which reflects her penchant for antique items. “In order to design anything for anyone, I had to know how to design for myself first,” she says. “I have so many different facets to my own personality. I am girly, but not always. I am overthe-top, but sometimes I crave simplicity. ... I love being totally unpredictable. ... Everyone is many things. I design for everyone. My hope is that it inspires someone else in some small way.”

Top: Jess Leigh Gholston finds inspiration in New Orleans buildings and support from its artistic community.

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Ashley PORTER NORTHERN CALIFORNIA NATIVE and Tulane University alum Ashley Porter launched Porter Lyons (www.porterlyons.com) in 2012 as an homage to Louisiana. Porter’s latest collection, Category X, commemorates the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the federal levee failures. “I wanted to acknowledge the destruction of the storm and honor the beauty that has flourished since,” she says. “Barbed wire, a hammer, a safety pin earring and an X are some of the more literal elements in the collection; all of them tools used to rebuild and protect.” With names like Alligator, Coypu, Rebuild and Voodoo, each Porter Lyons collection touches on a different aspect of New Orleans culture, Porter says. “I begin with sketching for hours upon hours and researching different subjects down to their bones to generate ideas,” she says. “I carve my design into wax, similar to a mini sculpture, and then hand-cast using the lost wax method.” For her fall/winter 2015 collection, Deco Bohemia, Porter is using metals and colored stones. “I’ve been working with blue and black kyanite, which reminds me of the sunburst motif in the 1920s,” she says. Edgy, versatile, unusual and animalistic all are words Porter uses to describe her aesthetic. Her customers share many of these qualities. “I design for women of all ages,” Porter says. “She’s a person who has a wanderlust and is enduringly curious about the world and life.” Ashley Porter in her workshop. Her mission is to “document culture through design.” Inset: Porter’s pieces often have a raw or animalistic edge.

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Rachael ADAMIAK AFTER RACHAEL ADAMIAK (www.rachaeladamiak.com) worked for a jeweler in the Caribbean one summer during college, she switched her focus from photography to jewelry making. Adamiak moved to New Orleans in 2002 and worked with jewelry designer Dominique Giordano at art markets around town, where she gained a local following for her own designs. “In summer 2005, I went out on my own,” Adamiak says. “I opened a small studio/shop in the Riverbend on Maple Street. My grand opening was slated for Sept. 16. Well, we all know what happened. I opened in December 2005 with an extreme determination to stay in New Orleans and make the business work.” Adamiak describes her pieces as clean, simple, pretty and wearable. “I really focus on line and shape,” she says. “I think I focus on design more than conceptual ideas. My personal aesthetic is very simple, so I find that informs my work. I also love the simplicity and color of mid-century design and modern furniture and industrial design.” After working exclusively in silver, Adamiak has recently worked solid gold into special orders. “It’s a wonderful metal to work with and I’d enjoy doing it more often,” she says. “I’ve always incorporated color in my work. … Last year, I took a stone-setting class with David Butler at Penland School of Crafts. It really changed my work. This year I have focused primarily on incorporating set-faceted precious and semiprecious stones in my pieces.” Her current favorites are tourmaline and mixed-colored sapphires. Adamiak makes all her jewelry in her New Orleans studio. “All of my work starts out as sterling silver sheet and wire,” she says. “I then use traditional metalsmithing techniques to create my pieces: sawing, soldering, hammering, filing … There are ways I could mechanize or outsource certain processes, but the making is the part I enjoy most.”

Top: Rachael Adamiak works at her jeweler’s bench. Photo courtesy Rachael Adamiak. Bottom: Adamiak designs rings and other jewelry as simple studies of line and shape. Most of her jewelry is created in silver.

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LENGTHS Want longer, fuller looking lashes? Here’s a rundown of long- and short-term options. BY CALLIE KIT TREDGE WHEN IT COMES TO BEAUTY ROUTINES, it’s easy to overlook eyelashes. They’re small and usually the last step, so it’s simple to skip them. However, those little lashes can transform the entire face: long, full lashes open up and accentuate the eyes, resulting in a fresh, wide-awake look. Here are some ways to get lovely lashes.

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$199-$249 at Hi-Brow Beauty Bar; $249 at Earthsavers Eyelash extensions are the longest lasting procedure and involve adding synthetic fibers or hair to the eyelashes. “We do individual lash extensions, where one extension is individually placed on the lash instead of in clusters,” says Jessica Kairouz, lead lash artist at Hi-Brow Beauty Bar. “The lash extensions come in different lengths. This gives a full, enhanced look, but it looks natural as opposed to a strip lash or cluster. It looks different on everyone.” Eyelash extensions reduce the time it takes to apply makeup: they give the appearance of mascara, Kairouz says. Additionally, the lash extensions already curl, so there’s no need for an eyelash curler or even eyeliner. Kairouz uses a formaldehyde-free, medical-grade adhesive made for the eye area. It never touches the skin, only the lashes. Eyelash extensions require maintenance, as eyelashes shed like normal hair. The time between touchups ranges from two to four weeks.

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4 Stila major MAJOR lash mascara, $22 at Earthsavers

Grande LASH-MD Lash Enhancing Serum, $65.95 at Earthsavers For another long-term option, especially for people with sensitive skin, Earthsavers makeup artist Rachel Gomez recommends a growth serum.

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“Grande LASH-MD is made with vitamins and peptides — all natural ingredients, so it adds protein back into the lash,” Gomez says. “You use it like a liquid eyeliner, and it gives results in three to six weeks. It’s good for contact wearers and doesn’t cause discoloration. You can apply it to your brows as well.”

EYELASH TINTING Lash tinting, $20 at Hi-Brow Beauty Bar Eyelash tinting involves dying eyelashes for added definition. “We use vegetable dye with no harsh irritants or chemical fumes,” Gomez says. “We rub Vaseline around the eye area because the dye has to be brushed on the lash, then wiped away. It depends on the eyelash color, but it usually takes about 10 minutes.” Touch-ups are generally needed after four to six weeks, but the time frame also depends on the face cleanser. For example, salicylic acid-based cleansers and other acne-fighting formulations remove dye quicker, Gomez says. However, eyelash tinting can darken the lashes mascara doesn’t touch, resulting in a complete look. “Eyelash tinting is not just for blondes and redheads, but for everyone, since it defines the tips too,” Gomez says.

EYELASH LIFTING

Eyelash lifting, $65 at Hi-Brow Beauty Bar; $60 at Earthsavers Hi-Brow Beauty Bar and Earthsavers offer eyelash lifting, in which the lashes are heated and curled in a process like a perm. “This is a good alternative to people who don’t want to invest in lash extensions,” Kairouz says. “It curls lashes and lasts for about six to eight weeks. It’s also good for someone who has straight lashes and tends to curl them daily.”

MASCARA AND CONDITIONER Stila major MAJOR lash mascara, $22, Per-fekt lash perfection gel, $29.95, Jane Iredale PureLash Lash Extender and Conditioner, $17.50, all at Earthsavers The cheapest and quickest way to achieve fuller eyelashes is mascara. “The Stila MAJOR lash mascara is a little bit of everything,” Gomez says. “Lashes appear thicker, [and it] gives extension and curl. But for those with more sensitive skin around the eye area, such as contact wearers … I would suggest a gel-based mascara with no sulfates or parabens, such as the Per-fekt lash gel.” It’s crucial to remove mascara each night. Mascara buildup can irritate eyes and cause infections. Gomez suggests using a safe, oil-based makeup remover and gentle cleanser. When deciding between regular or waterproof mascara, Kairouz says to go with regular. “When you put on mascara, you’re pulling lashes away from root,” Kairouz says. “It can weaken the hair follicle at [its] base. With a lot of waterproof mascaras, not everything comes off.” The most important thing is to be gentle, since the skin around the eye area is thinner than anywhere on the face. “No excessive rubbing, and people need to be careful with curlers,” Kairouz says. “Don’t curl the lash after mascara, as that can actually break the lash or pull it out of the follicle.” Gomez suggests a lash conditioner such as Jane Iredale’s PureLash Conditioner, which has Vitamin E, algae extract and wheat protein. “I like to think of it like … hair conditioner,” Gomez says. “It keeps the lashes moisturized, giving thickness and length.” S E PTEM BER. 2 0 1 5 <<<

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THIRTY LOCAL BOUTIQUES. An 8,800-square-foot space. Sixty to 70 percent discounts on designer inventory. One communal dressing room. These are some key numbers for the upcoming Warehouse Sale (www.facebook.com/ thewarehousesales) by ALG Style, presented by CUE at the Landmark Hotel (2601 Severn Ave., Metairie) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 30. “It’s our best boutiques in one location selling all their stuff discounted,” says Aime’e Gowland, cofounder of ALG Style. “We like to give warning: We consider this similar to Black Friday at WalMart, The Hunger Games… may the shopping be ever in your favor.” Participating boutiques include Abeille, Apricot Lane, Armoire, B Boutique, C Collection, Cella’s, Elle, Emma’s, Fini, Flying Fox, Hattie Sparks, Haus 131, Hemline Metairie, Hickory Chicks, Kay’s, Kis-

met, Michele’s, Naaz, Nola Shoes & Accessories, Porter Lyons, Pret a Porter, Fit by You, SOPO, Swap, tasc, The Elizabeth Chronicles, Urban Loft and Vita. For the first time in its three-year history, the biannual Warehouse Sale will offer early entrance at 9 a.m. with purchase of a $15 VIP pass. CUE readers can sign up to enter at 10 a.m., and doors open to the general public at 11 a.m. There will be free parking, styling assistance from ALG Style and a cash bar. “There are cocktails for those that need liquid encouragement,” Gowland says, laughing. “We want you to be happy and look fantastic.” Though Gowland warns that the event can get “cutthroat at the end,” the overall experience is a lot of fun. “You will laugh a lot and find beautiful pieces,” she says. — MISSY WILKINSON

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Basics Underneath

(5513 Magazine St., 504-894-1000; www.basicsunderneath.com)

Bayou Bicycles

(3530 Toulouse St., 504-488-1946; www.bayoubicycles.com)

Massey’s Professional Outfitters

(816 N. Highway 190, Covington, 985-809-7544; 3131 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 504-885-1144; 509 N. Carrollton Ave., 504-648-0292; www.masseysoutfitters.com)

built in style

Rachel Adamiak

(5706 Magazine St., 504-407-1297; www.rachaeladamiak.com)

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Leontine Linens

(3806 Magazine St., 504-899-7833; www.leontinelinens.com)

Miss Smarty Pants

(5523 Magazine St., 504-891-6141; www.misssmartypantsnola.com)

Sotre

(3933 Magazine St., 504-304-9475; www.facebook.com/pages/sotre)

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Earthsavers

(1513 Metairie Road, Metairie, 504-8356099; www.mjsofmetairie.com)

(Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 140, Metairie, 504-835-0225; 3414 Highway 190, Mandeville, 985-674-1133; 5501 Magazine St., 504-899-8555; www.earthsaversonline.com)

Nordic Kitchens & Baths

Hi-Brow Beauty Bar

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MJ’s

(1818 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 504-888-2300; www.nordickitchens.com)

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Aerosoles

(The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk, 500 Port of New Orleans Place, Suite 124, 504-522-9755; 510 St. Peter St., 504-525-7463; www.aerosoles.com)

J. Crew

(The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., Suite 124, 504-5289572; Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 504-830-3405; www.jcrew.com)

UAL

(518 Chartres St. 504-301-4437; 2033 N. Highway 190, Covington, 985-871-0749;www.shopual.com)

(126 Sierra Court, Metairie, 504-325-2222; www.hibrownola.com)

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Axiom Fine Art Gallery

(4613 Freret St., 504-322-2393)

Bloomin’ Deals

(4645 Freret St., 504-891-1289; www.jlno.org)

Mojo

(4700 Freret St., 504-875-2243; www.facebook.com/mojofreret)

Publiq House

(4528 Freret St., 504-826-9912; www.publiqhouse.com)

The Bike Shop

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4500-4800 Freret Street TEXT AND PHOTOS BY MISSY WILKINSON

Got some time to kill before dinner on Freret Street? Check out a shop, gallery or grab a drink in the hopping corridor.

The Bike Shop

(4711 Freret St.) Along with the requisite sassy bike mechanics, you’ll find a treasure trove of new and refurbished road bikes, cruisers, hybrids, accessories and more at this pintsized shop.

UPPERLINE ST.

Bloomin’ Deals

Mojo Coffee House

VALENCE ST.

FRERET ST.

(4700 Freret St.) This high-ceilinged spinoff of the Lower Garden District original offers an expansive interior and sidewalk seating — a relaxed setting for enjoying latte art or the Avery Island iced tea (espresso, ginger ale, lemon and lime spritz).

(4645 Freret St.) Women’s wear occupies the bulk of this thrift store, but check its perimeter for men’s and children’s clothing, housewares and sports gear. Bonus: proceeds benefit the Junior League of New Orleans.

Publiq House

(4528 Freret St.) Grab a strawberry-basil margarita and take in some live music at this rustic-chic (think crystal chandeliers hanging above a DJ booth made from a junked truck). There’s no kitchen, but you might get lucky and catch one of the food trucks that make frequent stops outside the bar.

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Axiom Fine Art Gallery CADIZ ST.

(4613 Freret St.) The austere white walls in this gallery space juxtapose vibrant works — all by New Orleans natives.

five precious gems Saks Fifth Avenue Tiffany & Co. Jack Sutton Fine Jewelry Mignon Faget Donald J Pliner

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