Whats New

New Orleans, United States

4.8

Open now

4 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards

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Telephone:
+1 504-586-2095
Website:
www.whatsnew-nola.com
Address:
824 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA, 70116
French Quarter
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
320 ftDumaine Station
870 ftToulouse Station
0.2 miFrench Market Station
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Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Parking
Street
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Dogs Allowed
Yes
By Appointment Only
No

Today

Today 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Open now
Local time (New Orleans) 17:52 Wednesday, 25 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Description

Specialties

We are New Orleans’ BEST Shop for unique home accessories and local art — décor and great gifts for all occasions!

We offer a unique collection of local art, home accessories, & décor, as well as gifts for every occasion! We carry many fleur de lis items and feature several talented local artists creations – including jewelry, hand-​made serving pieces, original artwork, oyster plates & more. Stop by the shop or visit us at our website to see more!

Pssst:

We can accommodate large groups, corporate event gifts, wedding parties & more for gifts, etc. YES, we do registries! Please contact us for more information.

History

Established in 2005.

Just before Katrina, WhatsNew opened its doors at 824 Decatur Street with a vision to create a unique non-​tourist trap for gifts in the Quarter. Despite the rocky start due to the storm, WhatsNew has THRIVED for the last decade and its proud owner, Nancy Tusa, continually takes the shop to new levels. Though we have many tourists crossing our threshold, we have a large local customer base, and we hope it continues to grow!

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4 reviews of Whats New

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Place rating: 5
Manhattan, NY
Go here for better-​than-​average souvenirs! We happened upon this gift shop, which is a couple of doors down from Café DuMonde, and bought a few great items that we didn’t see anywhere else. When I got to the airport to come home, I found myself wishing I’d bought a couple more of a particular hand-​painted wooden ornament, so I called the store and asked if they could send me two more. The storekeeper looked for the items and described what she had left in terms of variations while I was still on the phone. This was on a Friday afternoon, and the ornaments were delivered to my home the following Monday morning. Can’t beat that!
Place rating: 5
New Orleans, LA
I’ll tell you «What’s New» …fabulous local art made in New Orleans, pieces that can be used to decorate your home. Hand-​made pottery, plaques, and accessories made right in NOLA-​Love this place.
Place rating: 5
Dallas, TX
Great place for high end gifts! They have beautiful wedding flutes but they were $ 180. I bought a serving platter in shape of a crown!!! Talk about amazing!!! They have cute plates, handbags, water mark items, pillows etc. in the French quarter so a definite must stop! First stop by café du monde then walk over to this place! To walk off the beignets lol who dat!!!
Place rating: 4
New Orleans, LA
What’s New on Decatur is an upscale gift boutique near the French Market. Here you can find many different kinds of gifts for the people you left at home while you travel to New Orleans. They have a great collection of New Orleans gifts, including items made by Heather Elizabeth Designs, Inc., which are very unique. They also carry items such as quirky and funny cocktail accessories (napkins, glassware, etc.), stylish handbags, and other interesting accessories for your home. This is a great stop to make to find a gift for mom or the fun aunt that drinks a bit too much. The staff is very friendly and willing to help you find that special something or just chat for a few minutes.