New Orleans is an intensely personal and special place for me. It’s a big part of my personal journey. I’m thinking of NOLA a lot today, missing the city and its amazing melange of people and culture. Forever will it be a place I hold close in my heart.

There’s a lot of positive action going on in post-Katrina New Orleans as the resilient residents try to rebuild their lives and their beloved city. I want to give a shout out to support to some of the awesome NOLA peeps and orgs I know or I’ve had my eye on. If you can spare the cash, please support them by buying their wares, hiring their services, or simply by sending joy and light their way. It’s all good.

Non-Wedding

• New Orleans Craft Mafia - The awesome mafiosos are a collection of indie artists who create some mighty fine and funky products.
• Dejarnette - Incredible, delightful handcrafted jewelry.
• Royal Street Courtyard - One of my most favorite B&Bs … ever.
• Trashy Diva - Retrolicious frocks for the most fab among you.
• Fleur de Paris - Should you need a divine chapeau or couture gown, this is your place.

Wedding

• Scriptura - Absolutely gorgeous stationery
• Paper & Ink Studio - More lovely wedding invites and stationery
• Fat Cat Flowers - Stunning floral design
• Bella Bloos Florals - So much beauty…<sigh>
• AK Photography - Simply beautiful photography