Inspiration GUMBO GUMBO GUMBO Truly one of our all time favorites… Chicken and Sausage GUMBO I remember all the trips going to Baton Rouge, Louisiana to see my grandparents over the years.  My grandfather, Bainbridge Dugazon always had a pot of gumbo on the stove when we arrived.  The gumbo was shared with family and friends over a meal of crusty french bread, lots of butter and a crispy green salad.  Oh and don’t forget your favorite hot sauce… Tabasco, Louisiana or Crystal…

Inspiration There is nothing quite like Crawfish Etoufee… and Bobby’s Grandfather, Bainbridge Dugazon could make a mean one.   As a "smothered" dish, it reflects the Cajun, Creole, and French influence on Louisiana cuisine, served over rice with crusty french bread.  It’s truly a Louisiana classic. Ideal Serving Moment This can now be enjoyed anytime of the year given that you can use frozen crawfish tails.  However, crawfish season runs from November through mid July so can

One of the first things people notice when they walk into Dugazon is that we don’t tell them what to do. We don’t prescribe a color palette. We don’t insist on a particular way to set a table. We don’t believe in absolutes. Instead, we guide, gently, thoughtfully, and with a curiosity that mirrors your own. Because your home should feel like you, not like us. We’re very detail-oriented, of course, we notice craftsmanship, texture, history, proportion, but never in a way that

One of our favorite parts of Dugazon is sharing the things we’re loving in our own lives, what we’re reading, cooking, collecting, and finding comfort in as the season shifts. We realized these little conversations happen between us constantly, usually over coffee in the kitchen or during a walk through the shop. So we thought, why not bring that conversation here? A monthly peek into what’s inspiring us, simple, personal, and true to the way we live. Matt: What I’m Reading &

Inspiration There’s something deeply comforting about onion soup.  Bobby has always had a love for French Onion Soup.  Growing up no matter where they traveled in the US or abroad, if French Onion Soup was on the menu he would order it.  This is a less fancy recipe but one that hits all of the notes of a truly great onion soup!   Plus it does not hurt when served in a beautiful soup tureen.  Ideal Serving Moment This is incredible anytime of the year, but perfect for a cold w

At Dugazon, we’ve always believed that life becomes richer when you treat the everyday with the same care and attention usually reserved for special occasions. It doesn’t require grand gestures or elaborate planning. Most of the time, it’s the smallest rituals that make the biggest difference, the little decisions that turn an ordinary Tuesday into something memorable. A fresh bowl of flowers on the counter. The linen napkins you normally save for guests. A candle lit just be

Some of the most meaningful pieces in our lives, and in the shop, weren’t found in a store at all. They came from flea markets, estate sales, auctions, or from the bottom of a dusty box that hadn’t been opened in years. They’re the pieces that reveal themselves quietly, the kinds of finds that feel like uncovering a small treasure. Those discoveries taught us a lot about taste, about instinct, history, and the thrill of recognizing something special long before you know where

One of our favorite parts of Dugazon is watching people discover something that feels like it was waiting for them, a perfect find they didn’t come in looking for but somehow can’t leave without. Those pieces often hold the most meaning, and for us, they’re usually the ones we’ve loved and lived with ourselves. We thought it would be fun to share a few of our own favorites, five categories that feel fundamental to Dugazon , each with its own story and its own place in our liv

For us, the kitchen is the place where everything begins, the planning, the tasting, the quiet moments before guests arrive, the conversations that stretch long after the plates are cleared. It’s where ideas turn into meals, and meals turn into memories. When we were dreaming up Dugazon, we kept coming back to one space: the butler’s pantry. There’s something about it that feels deeply comforting, a tucked-away corner filled with ingredients, linens, utensils, and all the lit

Dugazon began with a name, one that has lived in Bobby’s family for generations and traveled farther than most people ever do. It moved from France to the Caribbean, and eventually found a home in New Orleans, where his great-great-grandparents settled and built a life centered around food, family, and open-door hospitality. We keep a photograph of their arrival certificate, a piece of paper that somehow carries an entire world inside it. Whenever we look at it, we’re reminde

At Dugazon, we often say the shop is a modern-day cabinet of curiosities, a space shaped by instinct, memory, and the quiet joy of discovering something you didn’t expect to find. It’s an ever-evolving mix of the found, the familiar, and the completely unexpected. But more than anything, it’s a place where curiosity is rewarded. We’ve always been drawn to objects that tell a story. Things with a past, or at least a feeling, a texture, a warmth, a sense that they’ve lived some

Begin with a Story Every great dinner tells one. Maybe it’s inspired by the beans your grandmother once cooked, a recipe discovered while...

At Dugazon, shopping has never been just about the objects. It has always been about the experience—the warmth of hospitality, the joy of...

Dugazon was never meant to be just a shop. It began as an idea that lived quietly for decades—a vision of a space that felt like home,...