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Fun shop in Old Jefferson. 440 Central Ave.
Check out what we’ve been working on 👀 Did y’all Check out what we’ve been working on 👀 Did y’all know The Wandering Possum can design and create custom tees and merch for your business, event, team, or brand? Well… now you do. ✨ These young men came to us needing rush shirts for their brand new business, The Flyer Boys, so we helped bring their vision to life and get them ready for their community event. We love getting to help small businesses get started, especially hardworking young entrepreneurs like these two. Give them some support and check them out at www.flyerboys504.com 🚀 #TheWanderingPossum #SupportSmallBusiness #ShopSmall #CustomTees #CustomShirts #SmallBusinessSupport #LocalBusiness #NewOrleans #JeffersonLA #OldJefferson #RushOrder #GraphicDesign #CustomMerch #Entrepreneur #YoungEntrepreneurs #CommunitySupport #PrintedApparel #NOLA #FlyerBoys504
🦞 Is Crawfish Season Over?? NOOOO… 😌🧈🌽 Good news, 🦞 Is Crawfish Season Over?? NOOOO… 😌🧈🌽 Good news, y’all. You’ve still got time to snag some crawfish goodness at The Wandering Possum because ALL crawfish items are currently 15% OFF! ✨ From sparkly crawfish earrings to cozy slippers, socks, kitchen towels, and more… we are keeping the crawfish energy alive a little longer around here. ❤️ Because honestly? There is nothing crawfish can’t fix. 📍 The Wandering Possum 440 Central Ave • Old Jefferson #TheWanderingPossum #CrawfishSeason #LouisianaLiving #ShopLocalNOLA #OldJefferson #CajunCore #SouthernStyle #LouisianaBoutique #JeffersonParish #FeralRetailEnergy
🌼✨ GRANNY WISDOM OF THE DAY ✨🌼 Leading up to our 🌼✨ GRANNY WISDOM OF THE DAY ✨🌼 Leading up to our ✨ GrannyCore Celebration ✨ at Mumu’s & Mimosas on June 6th AND our 6 Month Anniversary, every customer who makes a minimum $20 purchase will receive their very own mysterious… 💛 GOLDEN GRANNY GRAB BAG 💛 Inside you may find: 🐓 Crochet chickens 💌 Tiny fortunes ✨ Granny Wisdom 🎁 Little surprise goodies 🪞 Pocket life advice and fortunes from the Southern elders themselves No two bags are exactly alike, and some of these fortunes are suspiciously accurate. 👀 Come celebrate six wonderfully weird months with us, Possums. We appreciate every single one of y’all more than you know. 💖 📍 The Wandering Possum 440 Central Ave • Old Jefferson #TheWanderingPossum #GrannyWisdom #GrannyCore #MumusAndMimosas #OldJefferson #ShopLocalNOLA #GoldenGrannyGrabBag #SouthernWisdom #PossumEnergy
✨THE POSSUM IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE --> 🐓 THE GREAT ✨THE POSSUM IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE --> 🐓 THE GREAT GRANNY GRAB BAG TREASURE HUNT 🐓✨ Leading up to Mumu’s & Mimosas on June 6th 🥂and our 6 Month Anniversary Celebration 🎉 which is June 3rd! Every customer with a minimum $20 purchase will receive a mysterious… ✨ GOLDEN GRANNY GRAB BAG ✨ Inside you may discover: 🐓 crochet chickens 💌 tiny fortunes ✨ uplifting little messages 🧵 granny wisdom 🎁 surprise goodies & coupons No two bags are exactly alike. Some are lucky. Some are weird. Some feel spiritually packed by somebody’s Southern aunt at 2am. The only way to know what’s inside… is to open one. ✨ Look inside each bag on directions for even more ways to win! *While supplies last. 📍 The Wandering Possum 440 Central Ave • Old Jefferson #TheWanderingPossum #GreatGrannyGrabBagTreasureHunt #GoldenGrannyGrabBag #MumusAndMimosas #OldJefferson #ShopLocalNOLA #Grannycore #PossumEnergy
🇺🇸🕯️ Today, we pause for the ones who never made i 🇺🇸🕯️ Today, we pause for the ones who never made it home. Memorial Day is more than a long weekend. It is a day of remembrance for those who gave everything so the rest of us could live freely, safely, loudly, imperfectly, and fully. At The Wandering Possum, this hits close to home. We are veteran owned and operated, with ties across the branches: Army • Marine Corps • Navy • Air Force • Coast Guard • National Guard • Space Force We understand that freedom has always carried a cost, and that behind every folded flag is a family forever changed. Today, we honor the fallen. We remember the sacrifice. And we carry gratitude for those whose silent bravery still echoes through this country every single day. “Their silent graves speak louder than any words ever could. Remember them.” 🇺🇸
⚡ POSSUM INTERNET TREASURE DROP ⚡ The website is ⚡ POSSUM INTERNET TREASURE DROP ⚡ The website is PACKED with cute stuff right now and we keep adding more almost daily. 👀✨ Colorful accessories. Vintage treasures. Boho vibes. Quirky gifts. Tiny dopamine boosts. Basically if your style can be described as: ✨ “ooh shiny” ✨ “that’s weird I love it” ✨ “I absolutely do not need this but…” …welcome home. 🦝💛 🛒 Shop online anytime 📦 Shipping available 🏪 Pick up in store available too 👉 www.TheWanderingPossum.com #ShopSmall #TheWanderingPossum #BoutiqueFinds #WhimsicalDecor #BohoStyle #OldJefferson #ShopLocal #CuteStuff #VintageFinds
🚨💜🐅 RESTOCKED AT THE POSSUM 🐅💜🚨 The Geaux Tigers 🚨💜🐅 RESTOCKED AT THE POSSUM 🐅💜🚨 The Geaux Tigers Hair Claws are BACK and ready for you to show off your tiger energy. And half the price they were when we sold out! Same hair clip, half price! Fierce “tailgate but make it cute” energy. ✨ 📍 The Wandering Possum 440 Central Ave • Old Jefferson 🛒 Shop now: The Wandering Possum
Most of our handmade items you'll have to shop in Most of our handmade items you'll have to shop in store, but we do have a TON of items online, unique, priced just right, and available for in store pickup so you can wait for the rain to stop. Purchase before 2pm and it'll be ready for pickup by the end of the day.
The first person to use our cute new little shoppi The first person to use our cute new little shopping baskets! We found these at Hobby lobby and couldn’t pass them up. Aren’t they just ridiculously cute? #Harahan #jefferson #TheWanderingPossum #ShopLocal
What do you think of our new hair claws?? The one What do you think of our new hair claws?? The one - It looks like something an artsy forest cryptid would wear while drinking iced coffee and collecting tiny treasures. 🌿 This handmade cicada clip is giving: ✨ nature museum gift shop energy ✨ cozy bug girl aesthetic ✨ “I stop to look at every cool leaf” vibes ✨ woodland professor with good hair Lightweight, sturdy, and ridiculously pretty in person with translucent wings that catch the light just right. Perfect for messy buns, bookstore wandering, farmers markets, plant shopping, and becoming emotionally attached to insects. 🖤 📍The Wandering Possum 440 Central Ave • Old Jefferson #TheWanderingPossum #HairClaw #CicadaGirl #NatureInspired #EntomologyAesthetic #BugGirlSummer #SpookyCute #BoutiqueStyle #NatureLover #Whimsigoth #HairAccessories #ShopSmall #OldJefferson #ForestCore
We just got a MASSIVE wave of new hair clips and We just got a MASSIVE wave of new hair clips and they are absolutely unhinged in the best possible way. 💖 🐷Cute animals. ⚰ Spooky vibes. 🎵Tiny guitars. 🐛Cute little creatures. 👽Funny clips. 📼Retro clips. 🐢“Where did you get that?!” clips. Honestly the clip wall is getting out of control and we support it completely. If your personality can be categorized as: ✨ a little feral ✨ slightly dramatic ✨ emotionally attached to accessories ✨ or “I need twelve immediately” …you need to come see these in person. 📍The Wandering Possum 440 Central Ave • Old Jefferson #TheWanderingPossum #HairClips #CuteAccessories #SpookyCute #Y2KStyle #ShopSmall #OldJefferson #BoutiqueFinds #AltStyle #BohoStyle #HairAccessories #NewOrleansBoutique #CuteAndCreepy #FeralFashion
🛒✨ You can officially shop The Wandering Possum fr 🛒✨ You can officially shop The Wandering Possum from your couch now. No bra required. No parking required. No leaving your blanket nest required. 🛋️🦝 We’re loading the website with boutique finds, weird little treasures, gifts, accessories, vintage goodies, home decor, and things you absolutely did not know you needed until now. 🛍️ Order online 📦 Ship directly to your door 🏪 Or choose pick up in store at checkout 👉 www.TheWanderingPossum.com #TheWanderingPossum #ShopSmall #BoutiqueShopping #ShopLocalNOLA #OldJefferson #OnlineShopping #FeralRetailEnergy #TreatYourself #GiftIdeas
🚨 OUR HAIR CLIP SECTION HAS ABSOLUTELY LOST ITS MI 🚨 OUR HAIR CLIP SECTION HAS ABSOLUTELY LOST ITS MIND 🚨 And honestly? We support the chaos. 💅✨ This little black cat clip is just ONE of the ridiculous cute clips currently roaming around The Wandering Possum. LOOK AT HER FACE. 😭🖤 Big adorable eyes. Tiny little nose. Maximum personality. We’ve been stocking the shop with fun clips, funky accessories, colorful finds, and “where did you GET that?!” energy lately and people have been going feral over them. 👀 ✨ Lightweight & comfy ✨ Holds hair surprisingly well ✨ Cute enough to make strangers ask questions ✨ Perfect for cat lovers, quirky girls, teens, gift baskets, and dopamine shopping 🛍️ Order online 🏪 Pick up in store 📦 Or have it shipped directly to your door Fair warning: You may come for ONE clip and leave emotionally attached to twelve. 🫠 👉 www.TheWanderingPossum.com #HairClips #CuteAccessories #CatLover #KawaiiStyle #BoutiqueFinds #TheWanderingPossum #ShopSmall #OldJefferson #FeralRetailEnergy #CuteStuff #ShopLocalNOLA #AccessoryAddict #WhimsicalStyle #DopamineDecor #GiftIdeas
Our store might be closed - but we're never closed Our store might be closed - but we're never closed online! 🛒✨ You can officially shop The Wandering Possum from your sofa now. No bra required. No parking required. No leaving your blanket nest required. 🛋️🦝 We’re loading the website with boutique finds, weird little treasures, gifts, accessories, vintage goodies, home decor, and things you absolutely did not know you needed until now. 🛍️ Order online 📦 Ship directly to your door 🏪 Or choose pick up in store at checkout 👉 www.TheWanderingPossum.com #TheWanderingPossum #ShopSmall #BoutiqueShopping #ShopLocalNOLA #OldJefferson #OnlineShopping #FeralRetailEnergy #TreatYourself #GiftIdeas
🚨 THE VIRAL SQUISH IS HERE 🚨 NeeDoh Donut Holes j 🚨 THE VIRAL SQUISH IS HERE 🚨 NeeDoh Donut Holes just landed online at The Wandering Possum and these little squishy chaos nuggets are about to disappear FAST. 🍩✨ ✔️ 4-Pack Sensory Squeeze Set ✔️ Cool dough filling ✔️ Weirdly satisfying to squish ✔️ Perfect for fidgeting, stress relief & sensory play 💥 ONLY $32 💥 LIMITED STOCK 💥 LIMITED TO 2 PER CUSTOMER 🛍️ Choose PICK UP IN STORE at checkout 📦 Shipping is also available! When they’re gone…they’re GONE. And honestly? We do not expect these to sit around long. 👀 Grab yours before the squish stampede begins. Link: https://www.thewanderingpossum.com/product/needoh-dohnut-holes-sensory-squeeze-toy-set-4-pack/2A7L5R2B5PWX564JME6GJPM3 📍 The Wandering Possum 440 Central Ave • Old Jefferson #NeeDoh #SensoryToy #SquishyToy #FidgetToys #TheWanderingPossum #ShopSmall #JeffersonParish #OldJefferson #StressRelief #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt #BoutiqueFinds #SensoryPlay #ShopLocalNOLA #FeralRetailEnergy
✨ YOUR NEXT FAVORITE THING IS PROBABLY HIDING AT T ✨ YOUR NEXT FAVORITE THING IS PROBABLY HIDING AT THE POSSUM ✨ Need a gift? A little treat for yourself? Something weird, cute, boho, vintage, artsy, cozy, colorful, or delightfully unnecessary? Yeah…we’ve got that. 🦝💛 You can now shop The Wandering Possum straight from your sofa in pajama pants with a snack in hand and absolutely zero social battery required. 🛋️✨ 🛒 ORDER ONLINE 🛍️ PICK UP IN STORE 📦 OR HAVE IT SHIPPED DIRECTLY TO YOU We’re constantly adding fun new finds, boutique goodies, accessories, gifts, vintage treasures, quirky surprises, and “okay wait…I actually NEED that” items to the website. 👉 www.TheWanderingPossum.com Warning: side effects may include filling your cart at irresponsible speeds. ✨ 📍 The Wandering Possum 440 Central Ave • Old Jefferson #TheWanderingPossum #ShopSmall #ShopLocalNOLA #OldJefferson #JeffersonParish #BoutiqueShopping #OnlineShopping #GiftIdeas #BohoStyle #WhimsicalDecor #CuteStuff #VintageStyle #ShopFromHome #SmallBusinessLove #SupportSmallBusiness #FeralRetailEnergy #TreatYourself #BoutiqueFinds #HandpickedGoods #NOLABoutique
It’s time to sofa shop! See something you want? W It’s time to sofa shop! See something you want? We can help you get it. Take a screenshot of the photo circle. The item you want. Send it to us in Messenger will invoice you with a direct buy link. You can pick it up in the store or we could ship it to you no problem. You can shop the Wandering Possum from your sofa wrapped in a blanket with snacks and zero social battery required! Fair warning, though if you hesitate too long, somebody else is far a little hands may claim it first since most of our items are handmade and one of a kind. #ShopLocalNOLA #SupportLocal #shopsmall #HandcraftedArt #TheWanderingPossum #jefferson #HiddenGemNOLA #PossumApproved
Check out our new drop from @MsVioletsFloraFarm - Check out our new drop from @MsVioletsFloraFarm - We are in love with these teapots. 💚💚 #foryoupage #foryoupageシ #Harahan #SupportSmallBusiness #PossumApproved
Geaux Vote this morning and then come on around th Geaux Vote this morning and then come on around the corner and shop at the Possum! Show us your I Voted! sticker and get a FREE gift from the possum in thanks for doing your civic duty. *whiles supplies last of course* #GeauxVote #thewanderingpossum
It’s time to sofa shop! See something you want? W It’s time to sofa shop! See something you want? We can help you get it. Take a screenshot of the photo circle. The item you want. Send it to us in Messenger will invoice you with a direct buy link. You can pick it up in the store or we could ship it to you no problem. You can shop the Wandering Possum from your sofa wrapped in a blanket with snacks and zero social battery required! Fair warning, though if you hesitate too long, somebody else is far a little hands may claim it first since most of our items are handmade and one of a kind. #handmadewithlove #PossumApproved #SupportSmallBusiness #HiddenGemNOLA #jefferson
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Gillian's

(504) 290-4402

5602 Jefferson Hwy, Elmwood, LA 70123

T-F: 10am – 6pm

Sat: 9am – 4pm

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