Everyone’s attic has pretty much the same collection of items: photo albums, Christmas decorations, perhaps some furniture that you’ve been meaning to refurbish but never get around to it… You’ll find all that, plus a few unique items you’ll only find in a New Orleanian’s attic.
- Cookbooks
Jason Riedy/Flickr And they’re all Cajun/Creole cookbooks
- Mardi Gras Beads
Sam Howzit/Flickr They’ll be in a trash bag in the corner of the room, who knows how old they are.
- A collection of heavy duty pots
Jay Dodge/Flickr Most likely passed down in your family. Gotta save that daily gumbo pot!
- Mardi Gras ladders
Nicole Wilkins/Flickr Even if your kids are too big for them, you still have one.
- Artwork from local artists
Allen Sheffield/Flickr You probably made an impulse buy at a festival, brought it home, and realized you didn’t have anywhere to put it.
- Your old yearbooks
Carolyn Williams/Flickr Because you never know when you want to take a trip down memory lane
- Roaches
suttonis/Flickr Because you know… it’s New Orleans, after all.
What else can you think would be in a New Orleanian’s attic? Let us know in the comments below!
Jason Riedy/Flickr
And they’re all Cajun/Creole cookbooks
Sam Howzit/Flickr
They’ll be in a trash bag in the corner of the room, who knows how old they are.
Jay Dodge/Flickr
Most likely passed down in your family. Gotta save that daily gumbo pot!
Nicole Wilkins/Flickr
Even if your kids are too big for them, you still have one.
Allen Sheffield/Flickr
You probably made an impulse buy at a festival, brought it home, and realized you didn’t have anywhere to put it.
Carolyn Williams/Flickr
Because you never know when you want to take a trip down memory lane
suttonis/Flickr
Because you know… it’s New Orleans, after all.
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