THE CORRECT phone NUMBER IS (504) 214-1033. The number listed 340-3185 IS WRONG. This is a family…read moreowned and locally operated business which produces high quality work covering all game.

From the owner: Our business specializes in mounting wild game from the land, air and sea. We have mounted a wide…read morerange of animals from coyotes to wild pigs, from ducks to crabs and shrimp. We strive to please our customers and have been in business for over 20 years. If you can hunt it, we can mount it.

My wife and I are practitioners of the arts, and while wandering through the French Quarter we…read morestumbled upon Dark Matter Oddities - Oddities and Artisan Collective. What an incredible find. Whether you're a practitioner, a collector, naturally curious, or simply someone who enjoys the unusual and macabre, this shop has something for everyone. The diversity of items available is impressive. From cards and books to ethically sourced bones, handcrafted artwork, curiosities, and so much more, it's impossible to list everything they offer. Every corner of the shop holds something fascinating. While photos and videos aren't permitted inside, I can say that the space itself is thoughtfully curated and filled with amazing handcrafted pieces created by talented artists and makers. I was fortunate enough to speak with one of the owners, who graciously allowed me to take a single overall photo. I didn't want to spotlight just one artist and risk overlooking the incredible work of others who have poured their hearts and souls into their creations. When we visited, Shelby and Port were working, and they truly made the experience memorable. I was having a rough day after getting overheated, but Shelby patiently answered every question I had with both knowledge and kindness. They even took the time to explain concepts in ways that newcomers and non-practitioners could easily understand. Port was equally wonderful. We spent time swapping stories about oddities we'd encountered and discussing items on our wish lists. They were incredibly knowledgeable, even educating us on regulations regarding which oddities can and cannot legally be shipped in and out of Louisiana. What impressed me most was how welcoming the atmosphere was. I walked in as a customer and left feeling like I had made new friends. I'm currently waiting on my purchases to arrive and honestly feel like a kid waiting for Christmas. If you're skeptical, curious, morbidly inclined, a collector, a practitioner, or simply looking for an unforgettable experience in the Quarter, do yourself a favor and stop by Dark Matter Oddities. Come for the curiosities, stay for the conversations, and be prepared to leave with a story or two of your own.

Let's hear it for women-owned in NOLA! Dark Matter is the shop that I recommend to all my friends…read morethat are visiting NOLA. Literally all (unless they are boring). I jest. None of my friends are boring and they all love this shop because it has something for just about anyone that loves art and unique items that you will not find in your typical souvenir shop. All of it comes from actual makers, not a factory (like your typical tourist trap on Decatur). I also shop here for gifts. For myself... and those I love. For Christmas, my husband bought me two tiny paintings, one of my favorite bird, a raven and one of a skull holding up a glass of wine. I cherish them! I have a thing for tiny framed items and these came in elaborate mini frames that look so gorgeous on my mantle. There is a lot packed into this beautifully arranged shop. They have jewelry, taxidermy, bones, sculpture, paintings and so much more. Definitely for all your goth and witchy amici!

Magazine Antique Mall is a great business where you will find all kinds of a little bit of…read moreeverything. If you're looking for antiques, you will definitely find them here. If you're looking for that very interesting tchotchke this is your place. They truly have a little bit of everything: from clothing, to vinyl, to electronics, to glassware, to jewelry, onto everything else. Located on Magazine Street, this business is very easy to find. Once inside, you will be overwhelmed by a plethora of antiques and even a number of modern items. Plus, just about everything else you can imagine. It's really an experience to go inside. It's a great place to shop for that gift you need for that special someone or that something you never knew you needed it. In terms of pricing, I feel like they are very reasonable. Whereas some antique stores really push their pricing to the maximum, this is not the case with Magazine Antique Mall. They offered their items at very fair and reasonable prices. Overall, the main reason to go in here is it is just a very fun place to shop. It's an experience onto itself. You never know what you are going to find. And, when you do find that very special item, you're gonna find it for a great price.

You come to Magazine street hoping to stop in these antique shops, and this is one of them. I think…read moreI had been here previously, and enjoyed my experience. But this time around, it was just a bunch of poorly curated junk. The way things were displayed was poor, just unorganized, requiring you to dig around. It feels overwhelming going in here. Previously, I felt like I was on a treasure hunt, but this time around, I was feeling anxiety going through all the stuff. They do have old typewriters and old phones though, at decent price (around $115-175 for typewriters, and $25 for the old phones). I thought those were the coolest items. But honestly, they didn't even have the cute charm I was hoping for. Some of the typewriters did have handles, which was great if you wanted to carry it on your flight back home. But, you couldn't take the lid off...just a bummer. Will forever continue to search for the vintage typewriter and phone.

I have 3 deer,8 ducks and 1 goose. There work is flawless. They are pricey but worth the money.read more

From the owner: At National Wildlife Studios we invest the extra time, effort and talent necessary to make your…read moretrophy something special. We appreciate your faith in our ability to provide you with a trophy you will be proud to display for years to come. The completion dates for us to recreate the natural beauty of your prized trophies would average 8 months. We invite you to view our work and the detail we provide. The finished product is more than a mounted animal...it is wildlife art.