Suzie Allain

When my friend Betsy posted the other day about Suzie Allain, I was reminded again what a plethora of creative talent we have in this city. Suzie is the aunt of my very best friend and is an amazing painter and designer. She shows her paintings at Hazlenut among other places, and has the wonderful booth Caravan at Agora that I posted on HERE. She is also the one who got me my current job and inspired me to become a designer! Above and beyond all that, she is a super cool woman and great mother who has raised two of the most talented and wonderful kids I have ever known. Check her website out HERE....
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New Orleans secret treasures

New Orleans is such a famous shopping destination, and plenty of places get written up all the time. But there are dozens of hidden shops and artist studios around that don't get press. They are the best places to find that one unique piece that no one else has.
One of my faves is Agora Galleries. It is an amazing shop on Magazine Street that has lots of different booths in it. Each booth is owned by a different designer or artist. All the way in the back right corner is Caravan. Caravan is owned by Suzie Allain, one of the most creative artists and designers around. She also shows her paintings at Hazlenut, but Caravan is a collection of super special one of a kind pieces that you just can't find anywhere else. Side note: she is also my best friend's aunt and the one who recommended me at my showroom, so I pretty much have her to thank for everything! Check out her unique style....
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my client snapped these up immediately!