Yes! I have featured AKA Stella Gray before in 2012 when it first opened on Magazine Street across from Theo’s Pizza. Since that post, the folks at AKA have moved twice along Magazine Street, and most recently moved in a great space within easy walking distance from my home.
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The recently renovated space at 4422 Magazine Street features owner Diana Knost’s Bohemian Luxury style. It is a mixed style of collections of various curiosities, antiques, vintage items, and handcrafted jewelry. Upon entering the charming space, I was most impressed with the well-styled vignettes throughout the “rooms” of the shop. Tables, armoires, cabinets, and shelves are all filled to the brim with swoon-worthy items.
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I love to use natural elements in my decorating, and AKA Stella Gray is the place for these. Feathers, turtle shells, skulls, nests, taxidermy, fossils, eggs, seashells, urchins, and much more fill each nook and cranny of this well-appointed shop. There is also an ample selection of minerals and geodes to add to your decor.
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I mean really…how cute is this nest vignette?
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Low Country Luxe candles and diffusers are offered along with my favorite coffee table book, House Proud {Chapter 7, y’all!}. Lighting in the form of exquisite chandeliers and lamps would do any home proud. Original art by Louis St. Lewis and Nancy Rhodes Harper line the walls of AKA Stella Gray.
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I adore Diana, the owner, and her team of Ben and Aaron. Each is so very helpful when it comes to advice.
Let me show you some of the wonderful things at AKA Stella Gray.
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Ooooooh, that scale!
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![glass cabinet glass cabinet](http://lh6.ggpht.com/-gYtwXZ38ThQ/VQqjnvfh0gI/AAAAAAAA2Bs/qB9DnH1hmZ0/glasscabinet_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800)
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![vignette vignette](http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Yjq3lrnjwCA/VQqjs3xqAkI/AAAAAAAA2Cs/g803RlJmf18/vignette_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800)
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![chandelier chandelier](http://lh6.ggpht.com/-yweXVcUrocQ/VQqj1HBLj1I/AAAAAAAA2D8/B7hfies4P7U/chandelier_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800)
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Here are the fine objects I purchased to help spruce up my home for Spring and beyond…..
Feathers, Nests, and Eggs: click HERE
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AKA Stella Gray, y’all!
Love that green demijohn, and the curiosity box with the nest ... that's fantastic, too! I wish I had somewhere this fabulous within walking distance from my house - I'd be there daily (and broke)! xx, b @ being-blanca.com
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ReplyDeleteWhat a great shop. So many wonderful treasures inside. Love that nest too. Have a great rest of the week.
Kris
Good morning, Ron! What a cool shop! Putting it on my list to visit next time I'm in NOLA! Have a great day! xoxo
ReplyDeleteThat's one of those places that you can spend a week in and not see everything..Love it!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for including me in your article. A.K.A.Stella Gray and Dianna Knost are greatest!
ReplyDeleteLooks like such a fun shop!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! LOTS of stuff in there, Ron. What a fun shop...and I love your new pieces that you picked up. xo Diana
ReplyDeleteOooh-la-la! So much eye-candy!
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