  
N'orleans inspired jewelry. Everyone has a take on what the Fleur De Lis means.. with answers ranging from the symbol of French Monarchy brought to New Orleans with the influx of French settlers, to it's literal translation of "flower of the lily" to it's religious association with the Holy Trinity. Since Hurricane Katrina, the fleur-de-lis has become ubiquitous around the city. The regal symbol is on everything. Can we ever reach a saturation point to the beautiful symbol that has taken on a heightened meaning since the devastating storms of 2005?
Can we ever have our fill of all the virtuous fleur de lis stands for, including a rebirth and renaissance of the city, a beacon of hope for it's people, a continuing renewal of neighborhood and community pride, an indicator of strength when we thought we couldn't possible muster one more shred, and a reminder that life is more precious than we ever thought possible before Katrina? I've got one answer to what the fleur de lis represents, a one word answer: Home
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