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Im Staying Just Cant Stay Here

February 20, 2010 · By Sloane Davidson, Founder and CEO, Hello Neighbor

So it goes. My first three months after moving to New Orleans (3 already really?!) have gone by and my current furnished sublet is coming to a close at the end of February. It's been the perfect spot in the Lower Garden District, a cute little creole apartment of an artist and art curator. Walking distance to a few bars, restaurants and coffee shops. Walking distance to the CBD (Central Business District) and French Quarter and Uptown. Has a small home office I can work out of. Has a balcony I can walk out onto in the mornings with my tea look towards the Mississippi River. It's been comfortable and felt like home about an hour after moving in.

The terms of the sublet were through February and as Mardi Gras was coming to a close, I knew the time was coming to look for another place. I've been looking at Craigslist, but I find much more in life with targeted asks to friends. So I have an email going out to friends and I'll utilize my blog and social networks to find a new place in the next 7 days.

Here's what I'm looking for:

I'm more flexible this time on location because I know it's harder to find a furnished place than unfurnished, but I'm still just a few months off from being able to afford and have the time to bring my stuff from storage in California and Pennsylvania.

Location might be French Quarter, Uptown or Mid-City. It's really more about the vibe of the place than the location. It would be nice to be near a park or running trail and have a nice neighborhood to walk around in with a few local spots nearby. And safety is a concern so I have to keep that in mind as well.

About me, for potential landlords... My personal blog (here duh) Website Twitter (daily digest of what I'm up to) Facebook

Thanks for any apartment/housing leads in New Orleans or e-introductions to friends. My email is sloane@thecausemopolitan.com

Round two of New Orleans on the way, Sloane

P.S. I already know of one person looking for a new place in New Orleans too. I'm happy to share places that get sent to me so if you're looking too, just let me know and I'll forward places along to you too.

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