I recently joined my husband on the tail end of his business trip to take in the sights in New Orleans, LA. It was my first time visiting the Big Easy and it didn't disappoint! I snapped some photos to put up on this blog of some characteristic architecture. While strolling around and window shopping in the French Quarter with my very patient husband, we came across a plethora of antique stores filled with ornate side chairs, velvet settees, gilded consoles, sconces, chandeliers and other traditional French pieces. Not my taste in such large groupings, but I could appreciate the beauty of these ornate pieces tucked cozily along the streets of the French influenced architecture. 
The long windows show off the gilded chandeliers in homes and shops alike, peeking out like a piece of jewelry around the neck. The iron porches frame these windows with intricate filigree and set the stage for a the perfect spot to sip a cold drink and peer out onto the busy streets. 
Although Katrina hit New Orleans about 5 years ago now, there are still many reminders around the city. The last time my husband was in New Orleans was during Hurricane Katrina. He was there helping out those who were stranded and we stopped by to see an exhibit about the hurricane during our trip.
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| This was a boat manned by a heroic citizen who saved over 400 people during Katrina |
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| Although tough to see in this photo, these are bottles with messages in them as well as glass hands hanging from the ceiling. They are meant to represent the thousands killed by this natural disaster. A striking and touching site. |
Thank you "Nawlins" for a fantastic and inspiring weekend getaway!
C (&M)
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