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The Wandering Possum is back open today! C'mon ove The Wandering Possum is back open today! C'mon over and see us. 

Operating Hours:
Tuesday - Friday - 10:30 to 6:30p
Saturday - 10:30 to 5p
In New Orleans, we all know the rule: The King Cak In New Orleans, we all know the rule:
The King Cake knife stays in the box.

These King Cake Knives are made just for that. All-natural bamboo, engraved on both sides, sturdy, food-safe, and perfect for slicing King Cake and leaving right where it belongs.

Available in plain bamboo or purple, green & gold.

⚠️ VERY limited stock — once they’re gone, they’re gone.
Grab one ASAP.

📍 The Wandering Possum
440 Central Ave, Old Jefferson

Because traditions matter. đź’śđź’šđź’› Link in comments or pick up in store.
We love getting to carry pieces made by local arti We love getting to carry pieces made by local artists, and Bijoux de Delone is one of those lines that stops people in their tracks.

Created by a New Orleans maker, this jewelry is bold, beautiful, and designed to make a statement. These are the kind of pieces you put on and instantly feel put together — no overthinking required.

Every piece is thoughtfully made and truly unique, which is exactly why we love having her work in the shop. If you’re drawn to jewelry with personality and presence, you’ll want to see these in person.

Available now at The Wandering Possum
📍 440 Central Ave, Old Jefferson
We’re open today at The Wandering Possum, and the We’re open today at The Wandering Possum, and the shop is FULL of fun finds — Carnival jackets, accessories, handmade pieces, art, jewelry, vintage finds, and all kinds of things you didn’t know you needed until you saw them.

📍 440 Central Ave, Old Jefferson
🕥 Open Tue-Fri 10:30-6:30pm Sat 10:30 to 5pm
💜💚💛 NEW Mardi Gras arrival at The Wandering Possum 💜💚💛 NEW Mardi Gras arrival at The Wandering Possum 💛💚💛

This confetti sequin zip-up bomber jacket is a brand-new design, and honestly? We tried to find it around town… and couldn’t. You’re not going to see this one everywhere.

Black base, purple/green/gold confetti sequins, zip front, pockets — it’s fun, wearable, and perfect for parade days and Carnival nights when you still want a little sparkle without going full costume.

✨ New design
✨ Hard to find (especially locally)
✨ Easy to wear, easy to style

Stop by the shop to see it in person, or grab it online and choose in-store pickup so it’s ready when you are.

📍 The Wandering Possum
440 Central Ave, Old Jefferson

If you’ve been looking for something a little different this Mardi Gras season… this might be it 💜💚💛
Remember these...maybe you heard about them throug Remember these...maybe you heard about them through the grapevine? 

📍 The Wandering Possum
440 Central Ave, Old Jefferson, LA 70121

Boutique • Handmade • Consignment • Vintage • Unique finds

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💜💚💛 Mardi Gras season calls for a good tote 💛💚💛 O 💜💚💛 Mardi Gras season calls for a good tote 💛💚💛

Our Sequin Mardi Gras Totes are in at The Wandering Possum and they’re PERFECT for parade days, throw catching, and hauling all your essentials.

✨ Two styles:
• Classic purple/green/gold striped sequins
• Color-changing sequins

📏 Size: 20” x 15.5”
Big, fun, and actually useful.

đź’° $20 each
🛍️ Available in store now

📍 The Wandering Possum
440 Central Ave, Old Jefferson (70121)

Come grab one while they’re here 💜💚💛
I found my carnival tote… I found my carnival tote…
If you're in the market for Mardi Gras earrings - If you're in the market for Mardi Gras earrings - we are your shop! We have so many selections at a variety of prices, even smaller, but still festive - for the younger carnival goers. Stop on in before you hit the parade.
💜💚💛 Happy Twelfth Night! 💛💚💛 And yep… y’all know w 💜💚💛 Happy Twelfth Night! 💛💚💛
And yep… y’all know what that means.

Carnival season is officially here.
It’s Mardi Gras.

We’re stocked at The Wandering Possum with all the fun stuff — the kind you actually want to wear and keep. Handmade Mardi Gras earrings, bead dogs, jackets, art, accessories… honestly, you kinda just have to come see it.

If you’re already thinking about your parade looks (or just adding a little sparkle to everyday life), we’ve got you covered.

Come by, wander around, and kick off the season with us đź’śđź’šđź’›
We’ve had lots of questions about selling in our s We’ve had lots of questions about selling in our shop, so here’s the scoop 🖤

When you sell with us, you get your own curated space, full creative control, and a team that handles the selling, marketing, and all the behind-the-scenes details. Your work gets real visibility. In person. Online. Everywhere it counts.

We have a few vendor spots left and are currently curating our next round of makers.

📩 DM us if you’d like to apply or come see the space. Or email us at wanderingpossum504@gmail.com

If you make any of these, we want to hear from you. 

• Candle makers
• Beauty & body product makers
• Macramé & fiber artists
• Painters & mixed-media artists
• Photographers (prints, small works)
• Wood crafters
• Ceramicists & potters
• Jewelry designers (handmade, not mass-produced)
• Textile artists
• Printmakers & illustrators
Our opening day is January 3rd! Are you ready for Our opening day is January 3rd! Are you ready for our new adventure?
Can't wait to see everyone! Can't wait to see everyone!
Guess where I am? #Newstore #wanderingpossum #shop Guess where I am? #Newstore #wanderingpossum #shoplocalnola
How is everyone doing? Less than a week until Chri How is everyone doing? Less than a week until Christmas - You ready?
Stay tuned… #storeloading Stay tuned… #storeloading
Paint is still drying! I gave myself a month or tw Paint is still drying! I gave myself a month or two but now I am back making. Check out my updated Pelican 3D wooden art. I made them smaller so they are more affordable but still have the detail and intensity of the bigger piece. 5-layer birch wood.
I love doing events on Sala. This is an amazing li I love doing events on Sala. This is an amazing little spot that luckily not many people know about. Just enough. A gem on the Westbank! @thecityofwestwego
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(504) 290-4402

5602 Jefferson Hwy, Elmwood, LA 70123

T-F: 10am – 6pm

Sat: 9am – 4pm

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