Lola and her necklace

Yesterday I decided I needed a true piece of New Orleans jewelry...I did my research,and decided I wanted a piece from Mignon Faget,a local designer in her 70's,who only uses labor from New Orleans,who proceeds 1% of her sales to rebuilding New Orleans and gives to all kinds of charities including Aids and helping people affected by the bp oil spill.

So I went to her gallery in the Garden District yesterday,and bought a beautiful heart,with the fleur de lis (the symbol of New Orleans) and with an inscription on the back which says "If ever I cease to love...2005" which she made right after Katrina.

It did cost me $450,but I worked hard in December (60 timezones,served 2400 passengers and came home to a full house at the B&B) so I think I deserve it!

Besides,Vincent loves it!