Today, in honor of the arrival (finally) of Miss Em for her vacation, we went to New Orleans.
First stop: Whole Foods to use the bathroom, buy some fruit, and check out the samples. Cost: a couple of dollars.
Second stop: While on Magazine Street, which has a somewhat European vibe with its small shops, Miss Em and I (with the shop-averse Mr FS reluctantly tagging along) went into two shops to hone our aesthetic sense. We went to Pied Nu (great name!) to look at items by John Derian. Then, we looked at Hazelnut, one of whose owners is Bryan Batt of Madmen fame.
While I was trying to show Miss Em the bowl I would like to buy if I ever get the house sufficiently in order, she got distracted. There was Bryan Batt on the sidewalk right outside. So we said hi and shook pinkies, because he was carrying a tray.
Third stop: Buffalo Exchange, where I waited on line to unload some Goodwill mistakes. Meanwhile. Miss Em did her shopping. Mr FS (poor guy) went for a walk and then read in the car. Sorry! Miss Em found two tops and two holiday gifts for friends. We still went home with $92.00 from the Buf boxes.
Fourth Stop: St James Cheese. OMG. this place is amazing. We weren't that hungry, so we shared two sandwiches from the menu. Which would you have chosen?
Oh and what would you rather see: a sandwich or Bryan Batt?
Total Spent: Around $25.
Total "Earned": Around $120.00.
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Great shops! I like Derien's furniture. I'm convinced that Hugo Guinness (and his twin sister Julia) are part of the Guinness family of brewery fame, but I can't substantiate it at present. Hazelnut's New Orleans toile is to die for. This is the shop that would be my downfall. I'm afraid I had to look up the actor, not being a Madmen watcher. So, as to the choice between Batt and a sandwich, I'd have to have the brie.
Good luck on your Hermes 'unt!
I'll take a Brian Batt sandwich: ham on rye! What a fun day! You are the only person I know who can 'go shopping' and come home with more money than when she left.
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