One of the window displays
Another darling window display + my silhouette =)
Books and journals...ahhh, so lovely
Cute & practical agendas ~ Hands-down the best greeting cards
Wrapping papers, or as I like to call them - $4 art.
Some of the personalized examples
(They the entire back half of the store devoted
to designing and working with customers, but I
did not get a photo of it.)
I spy a shelf o' Moleskine! Plus, oh so much more.
Albums, pens, paperweights, luggage tags, and jotter notes!
Needless to say it was difficult to leave. I asked the owner for permission to feature the store on the blog today and take some pics with my phone. I love to see these independent sellers, and I want give the little boost they need to stay where they are by featuring them since stationery isn't really in the budget these days. While I was still teaching I was constantly picking up random notepads, pens, clips, notebooks, the sort of stuff with which this place was chocked-full.
I found some simple, masculine notecards that Zac wanted me to look for, so when the young lady was checking me out she commented, "You are such a self-sufficient shopper." I wanted to say, "Yes, and I will take one of everything." I have only told you about maybe one third of this amazing place. They have another location in uptown New Orleans on Magazine Street, which is the original store. She highly recommended seeing it, stating that it was a more personal and creative space. This one was located in the Lakeside Mall area in Metarie.
I asked the owner about a website since many of you are not in the New Orleans area. They have one, but simply for browsing and information, since a good bit of the merchandise is handmade from Europe. There is a section you can access here that features all of the magazines in which Scriptura has been featured, including Lucky and Travel+Leisure. If you are in the area please stop by and see these guys; you will not regret it.
A Note to Family & Friends:
I know some of you heard that I had to stay an extra day after the biopsy and MRI, but I am home and feeling well now, no problems. I will write about my trip tomorrow.
I LOVE stores like that! My cousin actually owns a vntage shop on Maazine Street Caled branch Out you should check it out!
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oh how delicious! I LOVE LOVE LOVE stores like that!
ReplyDeleteI love the wrapping paper! New Orleans has the neatest shops.
ReplyDeleteI have a paper problem too! I LOVE stationary, pens, and all stuff like that! And lucky for me, in June we are going to bein New Orleans! I am SO going to track this place down!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely! I remember as a child, especially, I was SO drawn to stationery stores. There's one in Newport,RI called The Paper Lion. So neat. Just love them!
ReplyDeleteNext time I'm in New Orleans I have to check this store out! I also have a paper problem, lol and a pen problem!!
ReplyDeleteOy... I would have been in heaven. I have a serious paper addiction. Any kind will do - writing, wrapping, cardstock, anything. We have a store near me called the Paper Garden. Danger xone for me :-)
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I Love stationary! I think I might have about 20 sets that I haven't used in years! Dang computer...I need to write some letters!!
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What a neat store! I have good friends in Metarie, the Giacones. My brother lives in NOLA too. I will add this to my list of places to check out when I visit there this summer. :-)
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I'm also a paper note-aholic... I like to write thank you notes and collect several... I used to be obsessed with journalling before I picked up blogging and there is nothing like starting a fresh page in a new book... it was getting to the end without reaching for another new one that was the challenge for me... wish I was closer to NO to be able to check out the store...
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ReplyDeleteI think I'd spend waaaaaaay too much money in there!
wow, this place looks great! i'm also a paper addict through and through. curious to know which things are handmade in europe - i'm living over here for the year and having trouble finding pretty papers!?! maybe its just my town...
ReplyDeleteI'm a paper addict. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to know I'm not the only one obsessed with beautiful paper & stationary! I just started penpal-ing, so I've been on the look out for something new.
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