St. Charles, Patron Saint of Getting Us Around
June 6th, 2010
It might seem a little funny to dedicate a whole post to a street car, but we rode the St. Charles streetcar (aka the Charlie) so much in New Orleans that it totally deserves it! Our apartment was a few blocks away from the tracks, so it was a really easy way for us to get around town. The street cars are old and quaint with awesome wood seats, it’s quite old and you can read about the history here. Rachel sent me a link to pictures from the new Real World (in NO) and they have a Charlie car right in their house, haha. I loved the street car, even if it tried to kill me the first night. Also, if you’re interested in being my dress twin and having that pink floral dress, there’s one for sale on etsy for a great price right here!
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18 Comments
Add your own1. teresa | June 6th, 2010 at 1:14 pm
on the contrary! i see very little of wonderful things such as these street cars! love the photos!
2. Eleanor | June 6th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
The street car is beautiful, it certainly does deserve its own post
Such great photos, you have done it justice!
3. MarieBayArea | June 6th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
you are such a talented photographer. i love these photos as i just adore vintage steamtrains, streetcars, and such. you might have already been, but i think you would enjoy the wine-tasting train in napa, california. it goes through the wine country and stops at a vineyard or 2. the gourmet meal is also quite delicious. both of your dresses are just so lovely. and i feel like i’ve seen that second dress before. those red lips are perfection.
4. shallowmallow | June 6th, 2010 at 2:01 pm
That Charly is a beauty and you fit right in in those gorgeous outfits
5. Siubhan | June 6th, 2010 at 2:03 pm
My goodness that is a beautiful street car and an even more beautiful outfit. Amazing sunglasses!
6. Talia | June 6th, 2010 at 2:39 pm
I reallz like the original colors of the dress. And the shoes look reallz gorgeous.
7. Clare | June 6th, 2010 at 5:03 pm
These are awesome pictures. And honestly, you rock red lipstick better than anyone!
8. lumikha | June 6th, 2010 at 6:08 pm
that last photo is amazing!
9. Andrea | June 6th, 2010 at 6:09 pm
Streetcars are fabulous! We have old restored trams running around Christchurch and of course there’s the cable car in Wellington as well.
As a follow up to talking about interesting places the other day – I’ve done a brief post on a few here in NZ as I thought it might be of interest to a few people.
It’s on my Rainbow Notebook blog if you fancy a look
10. chloe | June 6th, 2010 at 7:58 pm
what an awesome dress, great prints! aw, i miss riding the streetcar on st. charles – it’s not the fastest way to get about town but it’s so romantic!
11. susan | June 6th, 2010 at 8:16 pm
You look beautiful in the top shot.
12. Leilani | June 6th, 2010 at 8:16 pm
I love the print of your pink peony dress and the streetcar photos are also quite charming.
13. anne | June 6th, 2010 at 9:39 pm
there’s something quite romantic about street cars. love the photos!
st. charles is the patron saint of getting you around and St. hubbins is the patron saint of quality footwear. hahaha your title made me think of spinal tap, i having a bad disease of movie quoting ;D
14. Rebecca | June 7th, 2010 at 1:54 am
That looks like a great way to travel around! There is an old steam train service near me and i never tire of the old fashioned wooden seats and old fashioned decor.
15. Izzy | June 7th, 2010 at 5:59 am
I love those sunglasses in the first photo, goes so well with your lip color and the floral printed dress!
xo
-Izzy
16. Lyddiegal | June 7th, 2010 at 8:11 am
I’ve never been on a street car, they seem so lovely and classy!
17. Victoria / Justice Pirate | June 7th, 2010 at 8:39 am
I love seeing your photo journalistic life!!
18. lion heart vintage | June 7th, 2010 at 10:05 am
what better way to get around than in a vintage street car? ‘speshly one named charlie.
love love love that pink dress. definitely being tempted…
PS i’m noticing your beautiful wedding ring – what kind of stone is it? wow.
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