Shopping Metairie {Abode}

 

Yes! I do leave Uptown, y’all.

You are in for a treat today. Occasionally, I make my way down the busy, congested Veterans Boulevard for stops at Monogram Express, Gordon’s, Martin’s Wine Cellar, Safari Car Wash, and one of my fave places for gift shopping, Abode.

Just look at the welcoming entrance--- great planters!

Come on in…

J & I discovered Abode years ago after moving back to NOLA in its Covington location. To my surprise, a few years ago while sitting to get my car washed, I spotted Abode next door in an unassuming strip “mall” of businesses with Subway and the Black & Gold Store {all things Saints}. I have been a huge fan ever since then.

Abode is a home interiors and accessories mecca. Design services are also offered by their team of skilled designers. Such vendors as Dash and Albert (the best indoor/outdoor rugs); Miles Talbot (custom upholstery line: machine washable slipcovers, designer sunbrella fabrics and life time warranty on frames and totally customizable); Worlds Away (sleek transitional to modern furniture); Karis Cates (art); Moss Studio (upholstery with machine washable Belgian linen); Sara Ott  (jewelry); Seda France (candles); Capri Blue (candles); Regina Andrew (lighting and furniture) make this shoppe the great go-to for all design and accessory needs.

The store aids with in-store and outside design services. Abode can help you from the blue print stage to placing the very last home accessory. Abode provides free design services, and if you cannot find exactly what you had in mind on the showroom floor, they can special order it. Many of the shop’s furniture selections can be custom-ordered in the fabric and finish of your choice. Abode designers also help with staging homes for the ever popular film industry here in NOLA and for selling homes. The shop is owned by Erin Jacobs (pictured below) and her husband Mark. Yes! Mark Jacobs but with a “K”. LOL! Erin and her team of Janique and Jackie ensure to make the design process a smooth one or your shopping experience a fulfilling one. I for one have always been impressed with the customer service I have received over the past few years.

Check out Erin’s philosophy {4 elements} at Abode: click HERE.

I was really lucky to be given the chance to photograph my favorite things at Abode.

My very favorite things are two original oyster shell oils. I love the vintage look of these. Anyone listening? What a great gift they would make! I want these! I gotta have these! These would look spectacular in my parlor.

Candles/Soaps/Lotions.

{Abode carries my favorite scents in the Seda France line---Japanese Quince, French Tulip, Sel de Mer--- at great prices.}

Nautical pillows.

Classic/Modern lighting.

Cocktail tables.

Chairs.

Garden planters and preserved boxwood orbs.

Mirrors.

{I love this classic mirror with attached sconces.}

Sealife ceramics.

Original artwork.

Ottomans.

Frames.

Glassware.

Serveware.

Other accessories.

Aren’t you impressed? If you cannot find something at Abode, you just are not looking hard enough.

Abode is located at 2114 Veterans Blvd in Metairie, LA.

To view Abode’s website, check HERE.

Put Abode on your list when you travel to NOLA.

Check out the blog tomorrow for my next give away compliments of the friendly folks at Abode.

Abode, y’all!