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wanderingpossum504

Fun shop in Old Jefferson. 440 Central Ave.

✨ ONE SPOT. THAT’S IT. ✨ We’ve got ONE vendor spa ✨ ONE SPOT. THAT’S IT. ✨

We’ve got ONE vendor space open at The Wandering Possum… and it’s going to the right fit 👀 Spot opens May 1st. 
👉 Apply now: https://www.thewanderingpossum.com/become-a-vendor
(or message us!)

Why you want in:
We’re growing FAST.
Our TikTok is popping (yes, we got called famous today 💁‍♀️)
Customers come in looking for new, unique finds daily

The quick facts:
• Monthly rent + commission
• No dupes or unlicensed items
• We curate HARD — no overlap

What we’re looking for RIGHT NOW:
🛁 Scrubs + bath goodies (think giftable, not bar soap)
🧺 Laundry + home scents (detergents, freshies, etc.)
🏡 Small home décor (easy grab-and-go items)
📕 Book, and book accessories
🐾 Pet accessories
🔮 Spiritual goods (religious items, crystals, intention items, ritual vibes)
🎁 Small handmade items that SELL (under $30 sweet spot 👀)
⚡ Small. Giftable. Repeat-buy energy = YES.

We are not accepting: DTF, Sublimation, crochet, wax melts, soaps, door hangers, laser work,  cricut

If this is you (or someone you know)…
TAG them. SHARE this. APPLY ASAP.
This spot will go fast 💛

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#TheWanderingPossum #VendorCall #SmallBusinessLife #HandmadeBusiness #SellWithUs #BoutiqueVibes #NOLABusiness #ShopSmallNOLA #SupportLocalLA #MakersGonnaMake #SideHustleGoals #RetailReady #SmallShopLove #WomenInBusiness #CreativeEntrepreneur
Hey hey hey! Diaz Art updated their space and man Hey hey hey! Diaz Art updated their space and man is her jewelry 🔥
We’ve been nominated… and as a new shop, this mean We’ve been nominated… and as a new shop, this means everything to us 💛

We’re up against some amazing, established businesses—and we’d truly love your help getting our name out there.

👉 Go to: www.votejeffersonparish.com
👉 Click Shopping

Vote for us in the categories:
• Consignment / Thrift
• Boutique Shop

🗳️ Vote in BOTH categories
🗳️ Vote once a day through 04/24/2026 at 5:00 PM

If you love what we’re building, please vote—and share this with your people. Every single vote counts more than you know.
We are getting a new sign for our front area since We are getting a new sign for our front area since the first one was sent bent, but we decided to update it for better visibility. We can't decide whether to go with our "dusk" look which is what we've been using, or switch to night for more contrast and a more cooler feel as we are about to hit the dog days of summer...which one do you prefer? And do you mind telling us why? 

XOXO - Julie & Rachel
🔥 NEW CANDLES JUST DROPPED 🔥 • Clean-burning 100% 🔥 NEW CANDLES JUST DROPPED 🔥

• Clean-burning 100% soy wax
• Phthalate-free (no junk fragrances)
• Lead-free cotton wicks
• Strong scent throw (actually fills a room)
• Hand-poured in the USA
• Long-lasting burn

5 scents. Zero bad stuff. All vibe.

👉 Shop now before your favorite sells out
New garden flags in stock along with we have a lot New garden flags in stock along with we have a lot of of the garden flag poles!  #NewOrleansBoutique #jefferson #SupportSmallBusiness #JeffersonLA #GardenDecor
When the shop is closed… we’re still creating 🧵✨ When the shop is closed… we’re still creating 🧵✨

And look what just came off the hook for the shop 👀🐾

Our handmade crochet possums by Nicole are officially ready to order—and if you’ve been around here a minute, you already know… these never last long. The second they hit the floor, they’re gone.

Each one is made by hand, full of personality, and just a little bit mischievous in the best way.

🛒 Order online anytime (even when we’re closed!)
📦 We can ship to you
🏡 Or choose local pickup and swing by the shop

👉 Snag yours before they disappear again:
https://www.thewanderingpossum.com/product/102870376-crochet-possum-crochet-by-nicole-gifts-novelty/I2OY2Y74VQCC6SAPFAGA2URC?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=true

#thewanderingpossum #shoplocalnola #handmadegoods #crochetlove #possumenergy #supportsmallbusiness #nolaboutique #madeinlouisiana
All the vintage records in our store are 25% OFF t All the vintage records in our store are 25% OFF today! Come on in we're open from 10:30 to 5pm.

440 Central Ave
How did we get our name? #ourstory How did we get our name?  #ourstory
Since everyone else is doing it, we might as well Since everyone else is doing it, we might as well jump on the bandwagon, right? We have three left.  Thing is, ours are only…..well check the pic. XO - R

#jefferson #ShopSmallLouisiana #ShopLocal
It’s Friday. Treat yourself. It’s Friday. Treat yourself.
You just found your Saturday plans. We’re throwin You just found your Saturday plans.

We’re throwing it back with a Vintage Record Sale and it’s the kind you dig for.

💿 25% OFF all vintage records
🎶 From obscure gems to absolute bangers
🗓 Saturday ONLY (4/18)

You never know what you’re gonna find… but it’s probably coming home with you.

📍 440 Central Ave • Jefferson
(The Possum, obviously 🐾)

Come flip through the crates and find your next obsession.

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#TheWanderingPossum #ShopLocalNOLA #NOLAEvents #JeffersonLA #NewOrleansShopping
#VinylRecords #VinylCollection #CrateDigging #RecordCollector #VinylCommunity
#VintageFinds #RetroVibes #90sVibes #ThrowbackStyle #MusicLovers
#WeekendPlans #ThingsToDoNOLA #ExploreNOLA #SupportSmallBusiness #HiddenGems
#SaleAlert #TreasureHunt #NowSpinning #GoodFindsOnly #LouisianaLife
Do you like these? Yes or no Do you like these? Yes or no
💿 Vintage Record Sale 🗓 Saturday, April 18th ONLY! 💿 Vintage Record Sale
🗓 Saturday, April 18th ONLY! 
✨ 25% OFF everything
🎶 Records starting at $1

Obscure. Iconic. Questionable. Incredible.
You never know what you’re gonna find… and that’s the whole point. 

440 Central Ave • Jefferson

#TheWanderingPossum
#ShopLocalNOLA
#NewOrleansShopping
#JeffersonLA
#nolabusiness #ExploreNOLA
#NOLAEvents
#LouisianaShopping
#HiddenGems
#ThingsToDoNOLA
✨ VINTAGE RECORD SALE ✨ 🗓 Saturday, April 18th 💿 A ✨ VINTAGE RECORD SALE ✨
🗓 Saturday, April 18th
💿 ALL vintage records 25% OFF

From deep cuts to classics — dig through it all
🎶 Records starting at just $1

Come flip, find, and fall in love with vinyl again.

440 Central Ave in Old Jefferson
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#TheWanderingPossum
#ShopLocalNOLA
#NewOrleansShopping
#JeffersonLA
#nolabusiness 
#VinylRecords
#VinylCollection
#RecordCollector
#VinylCommunity
#CrateDigging
#RecordSale
#NowSpinning
#VinylAddict
#VintageVinyl
Check out our shelves. #jefferson #TheWanderingPo Check out our shelves.  #jefferson #TheWanderingPossum #local #author #localauthors
What we only have one (left) of at the Possum. #j What we only have one (left) of at the Possum.  #jefferson #TheWanderingPossum #metairie #NOLAShopping #shopsmallnola #SummerDecor
Hello! Come check out our store with me. #NewOrle Hello! Come check out our store with me.  #NewOrleansBoutique #jefferson #TheWanderingPossum #ShopSmallLouisiana #ShopLocal #shopsmall #ShopLocalNOLA
I would like to talk about a chair. It’s the chair I would like to talk about a chair. It’s the chair that started it all.  What do you think of our chair?  #jefferson #TheWanderingPossum #ShopSmallLouisiana #ShopLocal #SupportLocal #ShopLocalNOLA
What did they call you? Can you spot your nickname What did they call you? Can you spot your nickname?
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Gillian's

(504) 290-4402

5602 Jefferson Hwy, Elmwood, LA 70123

T-F: 10am – 6pm

Sat: 9am – 4pm

“You find as a writer that there are certain spots on the planet where you write better than others, and I believe in that. And New Orleans is one of them.” — Jimmy Buffet

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