New Orleans Homes November 2008

Williamson Designs / La Vieille Maison  
3646 Magazine St., 504-899-4945
Hal Williamson’s chic Uptown shop features fabulous gifts and home furnishings for the holidays. Choose from Diptyque candles, Low Country Luxe candles, elegant imported glassware, pewter by Match, colorful ceramics & porcelain, Rance soaps and decorative accessories. The beautiful antiques, custom upholstery, fine furniture reproductions and rugs like nowhere else. Hal has been featured in House Beautiful and Southern Accents magazines, HG-TV and other national publications. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eclectic Home
8211 Oak St., 504-866-6654
Collectable heirloom velvet ornaments. Inspired by traditions from the past. Handcrafted with beautiful beading in an amazing color palette. Mignon Faget
3801 Magazine St., 504-891-2005; The Shops at Canal Place, 504-524-2973; Lakeside Shopping Center, 504-835-2244; Baton Rouge Towne Center, 225-932-9783; Mignon Faget by Mail, 800-375-7557,www.mignonfaget.com
Objects of Adornment. Lozenge Link Decanter with Topper Glass. Hand-Etched Crystal $160. Available in all Mignon Faget Galleries. Armstrong’s Lighting
4305 Clearview Parkway, 504-887-1990
Delightfully decorated wine glasses and festive colorful serving trays from Sas-y Designs in Baton Rouge are available at Armstrong’s Lighting, which offers a unique assortment of gifts and décor. At less than $50, these works of functional local art make for a perfectly clever hostess or anytime gift and a charming solution for your own holiday party planning needs. Leontine Linens
3806 Magazine St., 504-899-7833
Leontine is the perfect holiday shopping destination, with an assortment of custom and stocked gifts for the lucky ones on your list. Custom monogrammed bedclothes and accessories are available for quick-ship. Gift certificates, stock accessories, table linens, and guest towels also available. Probst Decorating
3300 Magazine St., 504-895-2094
Renew, refresh, and redecorate! That is what Probst Decorating is all about.  With an extensive selection of window treatments; hundreds of bolts of fabric; beautiful rugs; and unique pieces of art, furniture, lighting fixtures and candles, let Probst make your house your home again. Royal Cameo Glass
322 Royal St., 504-522-7840,www.royalcameo.com
Royal Cameo Glass is the only studio glass gallery in the French Quarter, featuring hand-blown vessels and sculptures by internationally recognized artists. We offer many gift items as well as museum-quality glassworks. We are family owned and offer free design assistance and free local delivery and installation. One of our most popular artists is Ulla Darni, who is world recognized for her reverse-painted chandeliers and sconces. Wilkerson Row
3137 Magazine St., 504-899-3311
Wilkerson Row offers a unique collection of rustic accessories for the home and garden. Featuring the metal artwork of Kathryn Arnette and the whimsical birdhouses of Willie. Tuesday to Saturday, 12 p.m. to 5 p. m. Greg Arceneaux Cabinetmakers
703 W. 26th Ave., Covington, 985-867-8782
At Greg Arceneaux Cabinetmakers Inc., we make a line of Louisiana Colonial-inspired home furnishings adapted for modern uses. Show off your most special bottles of wine with elegance and unique Louisiana flare in this fine crafted Creole Wine Rack. Everything is hand-built in our shop in Covington using indigenous Louisiana woods. Greg’s work can be found everywhere from the Cabildo in Jackson Square to California and beyond. He has been named a “Modern Master” by HGTV and since 1981 has been preserving Louisiana culture for your home. Custom sizes available.   Home and Garden
2033 Highway 190, Covington, 985-875-7576
Home and Garden offers beautiful handmade Juliska Glassware. Entire collection in stock. Come in and see all of the other fine gifts at Home and Garden in Covington and at the Holiday Shop in Lakeside.   La Perrin
820 East Boston St., Covington, 985-892-3677
Come visit the La Perrin showroom for all of your home furnishing and home accessory needs. From beautiful furniture to exquisite art and décor, La Perrin has everything you need to make your home gorgeous and the envy of all of your friends.   Georgian Furnishing Bergerhome
5400 Jefferson Hwy., 504-733-4141,www.georgianfurnishing.com
Looking for beautiful lamps, vases and glass sculptures? Go to the place where you will find treasures for yourself and the people important to you. This beautiful Chinese red vase is just one example of the unique objects that are so hard to find. We all know that a sense of personal style can only be expressed in a home through the presence of favorite collected accessories. You will find them at Georgian Furnishing Bergerhome.   Bella Nola
4236 Magazine St., 504-897-9499
Bella Nola offers an eclectic blend of home decor, local art, lighting, and unique gifts. Whatever your budget may be ... you are sure to find the perfect gift at Bella Nola! A wide range of giftware and art is designed by local artists. The featured cufflinks are $18 a pair while the keychain and money clip are $16 each. Have fun while you check off that Christmas list: Come visit Bella Nola today!   Discoveries Furniture and Finds
318 North Rampart St., 504-569-0310
120 East Morris/ Business 190, Hammond, 985-345-2577
Come be inspired by an ever-changing, unique assortment of hand-crafted solid wood furniture and finds at direct-import, low-overhead prices. Frequent international buying trips and a Discoveries office in India result in a steady flow of containers-full of hand-selected antiques and exotic one-of-a-kind artifacts and home furnishings along with our own exclusive designs.   ADGAS Outdoor Cooking Products
504-943-0853,www.AdGasNewOrleans.com
ADGAS Outdoor Cooking Products welcomes you home again. Our line of barbecues, cookers and gas lights provided with personalized installation and service keeps you enjoying the outdoor cooking experience. A New Orleans family business since 1977, ADGAS is your local source for everything from the in-ground barbecue to the outdoor kitchen. From ADGAS, you can always expect a sophisticated product delivered with reliable service.   Shop of the Two Sisters
1800 Magazine St., 504-525-2747
This holiday season, whether you are looking for the smallest gift or the biggest extravagance, you will be sure to find it at Shop of the Two Sisters. You can select from a wide array of picture frames, decorative accessories, fine art, fabulous rugs, charming tables, marvelous lamps, beautiful throw pillows and more. If you can’t make up your mind, there is always the option of a gift certificate in any denomination.   The Plant Gallery
9401 Airline Dr., 504-488-8887,www.theplantgallery.com
Introducing Monica Rich Kosann fine jewelry at the Plant Gallery. Exquisite handmade pieces that tell a story. These unique pieces showcase pictures of your most treasured loved ones. Collection available at The Plant Gallery and Lakeside Holiday Shop.   Exterior Designs, Inc by Beverly Katz
504-866-0276,www.exteriordesignsbev.com
Gardens are therapy. Get a holiday gift card for the new year! A Detailed Maintenance Program may be all you need at this time. Planning and construction of new landscapes, courtyards, pool areas, drainage and more. How can we help?   Orient Expressed
3905 Magazine St., 504-899-3060
Add a colorful motif to your holiday table with Bubble Glassware by Abigails. Available in champagne( $14), large wine ($16.50) and tumbler ($12). Colors include aqua, green, amber and red.   Dunleith Designs and Antiques
1804 Magazine St., 504-272-0879
Presented here is a fabulous, c. 1840 Louis Phillip Meridienne of Mahogany. It is one of a pair, left and right. They would be perfect on either side of a fireplace, in a bedroom, living room or study. In great condition and ready for the perfect home, right in time for the holidays!