Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Wooden Streetcar by Lorraine Gendron{Presents 2013}

 

Surprise! He did it again!

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I have always loved the whimsical, wooden creations by Lorraine Gendron since moving back to New Orleans in 2008. My very first piece was the Rex float given to me by J for Christmas in ‘08 then it just snowballed from there. I showed you some of my Mardi Gras creations in an earlier post. This past year, I used most of them on my Mardi Gras mantle.

I was so happy to receive another big piece, the iconic streetcar. Everyone who is familiar with New Orleans knows the importance of the streetcar lines to the city.

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I am in love with the whimsical details of the streetcar complete with passengers. The colors are vibrant, yet muted.

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I am so elated that I quickly made room for it on my parlor mantle. Take a look.

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I will be able to keep this piece out all year long.

Thanks again, J for the “surprise”. I always love to support our local artists.

Lorraine Gendron streetcar, y’all!

 

10 comments:

  1. LOVE the streetcar. Are they up and running again?

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    1. Yes, they are. We love to take them from Uptown to the Quarter on a beautiful day. xo

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  2. Yes, indeed, J did it again! Love, love, love the streetcar. Have a great day! :) By the way, I'm having to read this blog without my cawfee this a.m. My coffee pot has died. Oh well, I guess I'm going to upgrade to a Keurig! ;)

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  3. I love this. That J, he does well.

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  4. Ron,
    This is a wonderful little streetcar...lucky you to receive it as a gift. Thanks for coming by:) I am located inside Antiques at the Loop in Mobile...it's a wonderful shop that I am sure you would enjoy shopping at. Enjoy your time at the Grand...I LOVE it over there.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  5. What a cute, cute piece, Ron. I love that J remembered and got it for you for your birthday- xo Diana

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  6. That really is adorable! Very sweet gift. You displayed it nicely on the mantle.
    xoxo,
    Kim

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  7. Hey Ron; What a Beautiful Streetcar. You are so lucky to have such a lovely collection.
    You and J have the Best taste in items!!!!! Take Care :-)

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  8. I love her work. My aunt, who died from cancer 7 years ago, had an angel dressed in a white gown eating a watermelon. It is wonderful in so many ways. My mom passed it on to me. It sits in Emily's room watching over her:) We also have jazz musicians made by Gendron.

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  9. Ron, this is so neat. As I have mentioned before, I loooove the streetcars of NOLA. That is a beautiful piece. I don't blame you, I would keep it out all year.
    BTW did you know there used to be streetcars all over downtown Atlanta. I can remember taking the street car on Whitehall to Davidson's on Peachtree, transfers and all.
    Happy St. Patrick's day.

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