Tag Archives: Mardi Gras Beads

Persistent

Posted on March 20, 2012 by

Persistent, as in a rash that’s persistent.  Or an infection.  Or a weed in the garden.  Except that this is a kind of persistence I love.  Mardi Gras beads are persistent in New Orleans.  Well after the celebrations are over, … Continue reading →

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Just a week ago. . .

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

Ok – I think I’m closing in on my Mardi Gras posts for the year. I feel compelled to share at least a little more – there are so many beautiful photos!  I hope that everyone following this blog who … Continue reading →

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The signs are everywhere . . .

Posted on February 3, 2012 by

The parades haven’t even started, but there are beads everywhere, and the city is festooned with purple, green and gold.  Even the rubber duckies are ready!

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Random beads of NOLA #1

Posted on January 13, 2012 by

 

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beads, shrines, cocoons – ??

Posted on October 16, 2011 by

I’m not sure what this building’s being used for right now – art studio?  But there’s a big old stack of what are fast becoming vintage Mardi Gras beads piled up in the window.  You’ll be hard-pressed to catch any … Continue reading →

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