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I am not really one who gets sad as my kids get ol I am not really one who gets sad as my kids get older. In fact, I really enjoy seeing them move from stage to stage and look forward to experiencing the next step with them. But I would be remiss if I didn’t say that getting Porter registered for kindergarten and realizing we are officially out of the baby stage has me a little sad. Big changes ahead with all three in full time school, Peyton moving to middle school and one more year of elementary for Pax.  Whew. I am looking forward to our summer together more than ever. 
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We may have to ‘fest in place’ for one more ye We may have to ‘fest in place’ for one more year but we can look cute while we’re doing it... right?? I’ve got some cute festival looks on the blog.  Check it out. Link in bio. 
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Target Thursday... starting something new this wee Target Thursday... starting something new this week!! I’m rounding up my 16 favorite items from @target on my @liketoknow.it. Go check it out!! 
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It’s the perfect day... for a giveaway!!! Rememb It’s the perfect day... for a giveaway!!! Remember a few weeks ago when I took you a long for a shopping trip at @riverwalknola?  Well we are gifting one of you a $100 gift card for a shopping trip of your own. 
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How to enter... 1️⃣ FOLLOW @riverwalknola  and @wefivekings  2️⃣ LIKE this post 3️⃣ COMMENT your favorite shop at @riverwalknola. Simple. Easy. Fun. Giveaway closes Friday 4/16 at 5pm. Winner will be announced 4/17. 
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AD | One of the best things about being a mother i AD | One of the best things about being a mother is sharing simple, everyday experiences with my kids.  Growing up my grandmother always said that Monday was for red beans and rice because it was wash day. Our family has carried on this tradition that Monday’s are for red beans and rice and family. Each Monday we make it a point to sit down and have a family meal together. One of the many reasons I love my @mignonfagetltd Red Bean and Rice necklace and Red Bean dangle earrings is it reminds me of these special dinners, my family and my love of being from the greater New Orleans area. 
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This Mother’s Day Mignon Faget is featuring this set which would make the perfect gift.  Southern. Motherhood.  Style. 
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At Home, Decorating, Home, Life · March 13, 2020

How to Create Art out of Mardi Gras Throws

Mardi Gras is finished for the year and if you attended any parades it is likely that there are throws all over your house. I feel like I stayed on top of the throws this year better than I have in years past but there are still remnants here and there.

Most years we let the boys keep what they want and then gather bags of beads to donate to our local ARC program. But there are so many amazing things that can be done with beads. This year I wanted to come up with something fun and creative to do with some of our throws.

This idea of course led me to Pinterest.

The Art Desk

The boys inherited a small desk from my Mom’s classroom when she retired. It has become their art station and they love that is has a little home in our living room. Her class had painted it originally and she told me when she gave it to me that I could paint it but for the last few months we left it as it was. After seeing a few things on Pinterest I thought it would be fun to cover the desk in a pattern using Mardi Gras beads.

The Plan

The original plan was to adhere the beads to the desk using E6000 glue. Once I began, I realized it was harder to get the beads to hold the pattern because the glue didn’t dry immediately. I decided to use hot glue to set the pattern and then use E6000 on the places where the beads were just filling in.

Circle Beadwork on an art desk

I started with the circles in a random pattern on the surface. I used two different sizes of beads so I made sure that the larger beads were close to the edges and then spaced out on the surface of the desk so the top would be even when I added the plexiglass on the top.

Circle beadwork on an art desk

Once I had created all the circles, I wanted I started adding beads around them to fill in all of the gaps. I allowed the desk to completely cure for 24 hours since I was using E6000 glue. **In my experience with using E6000 you are guaranteed the hardest bond when you allow the glue to dry in a cool, dry environment for 24 hours.**

Circle beading on an art desk

I wanted to seal the desk before covering it with plexiglass to ensure the beads wouldn’t peel or crack over the years. I sealed the entire desk with the Minwax Polycrylic Protective Sealant. I love how it gives a clear, glossy finish that will last for years.

Circle beading on an art desk

The final step will be to cover the desk with a sheet of Plexiglass so the boys have a flat surface for drawing.

The Mardi Gras Shelf

For me, the signature throws are my favorite items we catch at Mardi Gras. I have a box in the attic that I take down each year to decorate the house for the season between Twelfth Night and Mardi Gras day.

Signature Throws from Mardi Gras

This year I wanted to incorporate them into the bookshelves in our living room. I think it will be nice to have them around all year long.

Mardi Gras Decorative Shelf

I like to create layers when I am decorating my shelves. A lot of what I had for the shelf was short, so I added a few small candle holders under the purse and to lift it up. I also took all my Iris bead and put them in a tall vase to display them.

Krewe of Iris signature beads

Other Ideas

I am going to update this post as I see and create other ideas.

https://dinnermexican.com/my-new-design-mosaic-design-made-from-mardi-gras-beads-each-letter-is-stain-and-var/
https://dinnermexican.com/carnival-decor-3/

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I am not really one who gets sad as my kids get ol I am not really one who gets sad as my kids get older. In fact, I really enjoy seeing them move from stage to stage and look forward to experiencing the next step with them. But I would be remiss if I didn’t say that getting Porter registered for kindergarten and realizing we are officially out of the baby stage has me a little sad. Big changes ahead with all three in full time school, Peyton moving to middle school and one more year of elementary for Pax.  Whew. I am looking forward to our summer together more than ever. 
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Where are you in your parenting stages?  Do you get happy, sad or a little of both with big changes??
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#momlife #parenting #momofboys #growingup
We may have to ‘fest in place’ for one more ye We may have to ‘fest in place’ for one more year but we can look cute while we’re doing it... right?? I’ve got some cute festival looks on the blog.  Check it out. Link in bio. 
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#festinginplace #festivalseason #nolaliving #neworleansfun #showmeyournola #louisianablogger #nolablogger #nolainfluencer #springtime #springfun #festivalfashion #festivalfashion
Target Thursday... starting something new this wee Target Thursday... starting something new this week!! I’m rounding up my 16 favorite items from @target on my @liketoknow.it. Go check it out!! 
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#target #targetstyle #targetfinds #targetroundup #targetdoesitagain 

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It’s the perfect day... for a giveaway!!! Rememb It’s the perfect day... for a giveaway!!! Remember a few weeks ago when I took you a long for a shopping trip at @riverwalknola?  Well we are gifting one of you a $100 gift card for a shopping trip of your own. 
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How to enter... 1️⃣ FOLLOW @riverwalknola  and @wefivekings  2️⃣ LIKE this post 3️⃣ COMMENT your favorite shop at @riverwalknola. Simple. Easy. Fun. Giveaway closes Friday 4/16 at 5pm. Winner will be announced 4/17. 
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Spring Garden Party aesthetic 💐 Tell me what y Spring Garden Party aesthetic 💐  Tell me what you think about aesthetic carousels?  Do you like seeing the details?  Colors?  Textures?  What is your current favorite thing people are doing on IG or TikTok?
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This past weekend I went to my first blogger event in more than a year @thehenrysmithhouse. It was a beautiful array of sunshine, florals and bubbly. 
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#aesthetic #vibes #nolainfluencer #nolablogger #welovestyle #runwaylook #fashionbloggerlife #fashionmusthave #womensfashionblog #styleandcurve #fashionplus #plussizebloggersunite #fashionforallsizes #plussizeblogger #plussizegirls #plussizebloggers #fashionista #plusclothing #boldcurvyfashionista #curvyfashionstyle #curvestyle #plussizeinfluencer #curvygirlfashion #curvyfashionista #curvychic #boldandcurvy #fashionblogger #ootd
AD | One of the best things about being a mother i AD | One of the best things about being a mother is sharing simple, everyday experiences with my kids.  Growing up my grandmother always said that Monday was for red beans and rice because it was wash day. Our family has carried on this tradition that Monday’s are for red beans and rice and family. Each Monday we make it a point to sit down and have a family meal together. One of the many reasons I love my @mignonfagetltd Red Bean and Rice necklace and Red Bean dangle earrings is it reminds me of these special dinners, my family and my love of being from the greater New Orleans area. 
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This Mother’s Day Mignon Faget is featuring this set which would make the perfect gift.  Southern. Motherhood.  Style. 
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#nola #neworleans #mignonfaget #redbeansandrice #redbeans #redbeansandricemondays #mothersday #momsday #raisingkids #motherhoodmemories #southernstyle #southern #southernliving #southerncharm #showyournola #nolaartwork #jewelrywearableart #jewelrydesigner #nolainfluencer #nolablogger #louisianablogger
Happy Sunday! I am heading to a garden party this Happy Sunday!  I am heading to a garden party this morning and I have a try on with @shopchicsoul on my story... yay spring!!
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