Have fun!

I would call M. Teixeira, the largest soapstone dealer/fabricator in the US, and see if they can point you in the right direction. We had a wonderful experience with them, from beginning to end. The staff is friendly, patient, and will answer any questions.

We haven't been in recent years either but TBH, I have never done home shopping, etc. there. This is one of the best places for people watching and eating. Oh, now I want a beignet!!! I'm not glad for the hurricane, don't mean to sound like that, but, I am so glad the city was forced to clean up then. It was nothing to see huge rats run the sidewalks in the past. I love the Garden District and could just walk, sit, look for hours. Music is wonderful there too as is the architecture and the gardens. Do be careful on your own though, there are people who ask for money on every corner it seems. We had a guy serenade us (at the top of his lungs LOL) until my husband finally gave him money. On another note, not sure your son would be interested in this, if he is interested in history, military history, the DDay Museum is fantastic and that is usually not my thing at all.

Wonderful. I like the home owner better than any I have seen on Homeworthy (well, I also liked the guy in California I think it was who was funny and down to earth). This guy is much the same, but a little more reserved, actually a lot more, but still so normal and relaxed. Any man so fond of his grandmother is pretty darn wonderful as far as I am concerned. I like the house a lot, too. I want that green velvet sofa. I will probably watch it again. Most of the time I don't even finish watching one complete episode because the owner's voice is so irritating, or the personality is so pretentious, or I am just not taken by the house or decor, but this one was terrific, I think. Thanks for this, Gizmo.