National Oyster Day

I'd be remiss if I did not wish my followers a Happy National Oyster Day.

Oyster Plate and grillers by Oysteria NOLA
Book Oysters, Recipes that bring home a Taste of the Sea

Original Oyster Shell Art by Tery Hodges

I love the look and the taste of oysters- raw, charbroiled, fried. I also like to decorate with oyster shells and oyster-related finds.

Oyster Day, y'all!

My Favorite Things.....Oysteria Hysteria

BFFs AOW, MOS, and I have dubbed our love for all things oyster as Oysteria Hysteria. From the moment I was gifted my first Oysteria piece by J, I was smitten with the shapes, textures, and organic nature of Oysteria’s sea-inspired creations.

“Oysteria Inc. is an oyster plate & accessories business established in 2010 by friends Monique Chauvin and Leslie Stidd Masonny. Their works reflect their love of this city, our culinary culture & decorative arts. All pieces are handcrafted, fired in New Orleans and are made to be used, enjoyed and collected.

The two teamed up creatively when Leslie joined the staff at Mitch's Flowers, owned by Monique Chauvin. They loved to challenge themselves artistically beyond their acclaimed floral talents. Their hobbies: studying art, painting, playing around with clay, and entertaining.

Leslie's life-long love of oysters helped shape their artistic focus. According to Leslie, "being a real New Orleans girl, an oyster was my first solid food!" And when she and Monique were asked to come up with a plate design for a gift ...Oysteria, Inc. was born.

Although only established in 2010, Oysteria products are now hot items coveted by locals, as well as fans across the country. The Oysteria line can also be found in many fine New Orleans shops and of course, Mitch's Flowers, where it all began.”

You can find Oysteria products at Little Miss Muffin & soon at Chic Chateau in Thibodaux.

I am smitten with Oysteria, and I am sure you will be too! Here are my own Oysteria finds:

Joining the following:

A Stroll Through Life

Shuck more, y’all!

Little Miss Muffin

     Filled with lots of great, unique accessories, furniture, clothing, and gifts, Little Miss Muffin is a wonderful shoppe in the heart of Lakeview.

Front facade on Harrison Ave.

     As an accessory connoisseur, Little Miss Muffin carries some of my favorite vendors--- Abigails, Vagabond House, Seda France, Niven Morgan, Aidan Gray, Allison Evans, Currey & Co., Thymes and unique finds from many locals including Oysteria, Toodle Lou Design acrylic paintings, NOLA Tawk pillows, Peter Briant watercolors, Heather McFarlaine watermeter designs, pewter graphic glassware, and Melissa Brownlow hand-painted art.

Abigails

I want this Vagabond House pheasant tureen

More Vagabond House merch

Love this Vagabond House tray

Seda France...Ooooo la la

Niven Morgan Products....soooo luxurious

Oysteria Hysteria & Allison Evans

    NOLA-inspred unique finds...

Toodle Lou crawfish

Toodle Lou gator....Great for a boys room (Heeeeey, Colette!)

Iconic NOLA pewter graphic glassware...Cheers!

NOLA Tawk custom pillows

Melissa Brownlow painted art

Heather McFarlaine watermeter designs

     It is an amazing little shoppe with wonderful gifts for all occasions. The vignettes throughout the store are well done and are ever-changing.
     Little Miss Muffin also carries a wide array of children's gifts & clothing, religious articles, shoes & accessories, jewelry, and fine bath products. Their seasonal accessories & decorations as well as collegiate merchandise are some of the best in the city.
     Here's a sneak peek at more of this breath-taking gem:

Love the burlap pillows

Love these plates and platters

Arthur Court Crab salad bowl

Gator serveware

Fancy finds

Delightful burlap stool

View as you walk in through the front entrance

     As you can see, Little Miss Muffin is a great go-to shoppe for gifts and home decor. Personally, I can never go into this shoppe without walking out with a "treat" or two. Stop by Little Miss Muffin next time you're in Lakeview. There is also a Metairie Road location. Or visit http://www.shoplittlemissmuffin.com/ !

     Happy Shopping, y'all !