The Creole Cottage at 1029 Ninth Street just off Magazine Street
Have you ever dreamed of being able to shop on Magazine Street for furniture that is beautiful, and for pretty things for your home, all at a price that mere mortals can really afford?
Joyce C. (the mother) and Summer N. (the daughter) have a new and very cute shop just steps off Magazine Street, dedicated to upcycled goods.
Upcycle, a word used by Joyce and Summer is the more glam process of recycling goods into products of better value and beauty; to take one man’s trash and turn it into another woman’s treasure.
The Creole Cottage aims to provide New Orleans with an eclectic and fun resale experience. The home goods are attractive and very very very affordable.
With a warehouse located in Atlanta, GA they stock a variety of home items from across the nation as well as unique handcrafted items made from upcycled goods. There are design options for every home type and they update inventory monthly, or when they sell out.
Amazing Swedish style bench only $295.
The Creole Cottage was designed to service customers that include students or young people just setting up house.
White washed Florentine trays $6. and $8.
If you are looking for affordable items to outfit your first apartment, or are a homeowner seeking just the right piece of furniture for your family, or are a small businesses looking for a unique conversation piece, you will all find something perfect, and so well priced you’ll have to blink to make sure you are reading the price tag correctly.
French style oval dining table $225.
Furniture is repaired and repainted in chic colors, and the craftsmanship is flawless.
Huge French style sideboard with great storage - put your big ol' TV on this! You can afford it - $325.
The Creole Cottage often sells out early in the week, with folks lining up outside the door before opening hours on Wednesday at 11 AM, which is the beginning of their work week.
Every girl needs a vanity! $175. and it comes with the mirror!
The Creole Cottage is located off Magazine Street at 1029 Ninth Street, in the heart of Designer Row. However, they have already outgrown their small and charming place and will be moving down further on Magazine Street opening its doors at 1817 Magazine Street on Wednesday June 23.
Side tables $55.
Glam clock $12
Print arm chair $200
They have a very affordable delivery service available too. So if you see something you like, buy it immediately. If you slow you blow. The Creole Cottage is being discovered by everyone on a budget, and also by those who can afford anything on Magazine Street, but still appreciate getting pretty things at great prices.
Joyce C. collects fabrics, and sells them in two yard pieces perfect for making a pillow or covering a chair seat - only $12.
The Creole Cottage, 1029 Magazine Street, Wed. – Sat. 11-5,
thecreolecottage.net
Summer N. at Creole Cottage - tell her The Vamp sent you!
Ta-ta for now! I am The Visual Vamp, and Magazine Street is my beat.
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