Judy has been a staple gift shop in New Orleans for over 40 years. It was originally opened and owned by Judy Applebaum, an art collector, on Magazine Street. Martha Claire Breland purchased the store from Kay Fausset in 2019 becoming its fourth owner, then passing the torch to Pam Georges in 2026. Judy has served New Orleans as a generational one-stop-shop for all things regarding local art, home decor, table top pieces, gifts, and much more. We’re known for our exceptional customer service, and our ability to maintain a large network of local customers. Our mission is to continue this legacy of providing a unique and awesome experience to the community. This all could not be achieved without our amazing team. We are located in the heart of the Garden District at The Rink Shopping Center.

History

1981 Owner/decorator Judy Appelbaum opens Judy on Magazine Street. Judy later passes the shop to Sharon Healy and Maria Viguerie.

1995 Kay and Roy Fausset acquire Judy. Kay, a native Houstonian raised in Paris, France, moved to New Orleans in 1980 after 10 years in Washington, DC. 

1996 Judy moves to The Rink, a historic building in the heart of the Garden District, and is called “Judy at the Rink.”

2019 Kay and Roy Faussett sell Judy to Martha Claire Breland, a Baton Rouge native with a social work background, raising a family in New Orleans.

2020 Judy closes to customers for COVID-19, offering free delivery and personal shopping services to sustain the business.

2021 Martha Claire expands Judy’s bridal registry offerings and adds a second room to the shop.

2026 Martha Claire Breland sells Judy to Pamela Dennis, a florist and fellow tenant of The Rink, who opened her shop, Pamela Dennis Design, in 2023.