Five days after Mardi Gras, the beads are boxed. The laundry is washed, and Louisiana is easing back into its other rhythm. What if we threw a parade for that?

Mardi Gras participants throw beads to celebrants on Bourbon Street on Feb. 21, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Mardi Gras participants throw beads to celebrants on Bourbon Street on Feb. 21, 2023 in ...

Like many of the greatest love stories of all time, the tale of how Swiss jewellery brand Aglagla came to be begins with a perfect match. “Five years ago, it was really a side operation,” says Lyla ...

The French Quarter Management District is expanding its Mardi Gras sustainability efforts by partnering with downtown hotels to recycle thousands of pounds of discarded beads, an initiative that more ...

When I made this earring I thought of the little tornadoes that wrap around the raindrops. When I was a child, when it rained, I liked to sit and watch the raindrops fall on the porch. The scene is so ...

Create beautiful wire and bead jewelry with this easy beginner-friendly DIY tutorial that’s simple, fun, and looks super professional. Learn basic wire wrapping techniques to make stylish handmade ...

Throughout human history, people have appealed, through prayer, to a divine power or powers for hope, solace, counsel, omens, and forgiveness. For Roman Catholics, one of the central rituals of their ...

Underpainting has existed backstage at runway shows for years, but it wasn’t until celebrity makeup artist Mary Phillips pulled back the curtain on the technique in late 2025 that it became a ...

We are getting down to the wire on ordering gifts that will arrive in time for Christmas. But if you still have nieces and nephews or kids of your own to shop for, don’t panic. There are many good ...

At the heart of Quiapo, Manila, the streets are never unbusy. Crowds head to the Minor Basilica & National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno, various stalls line the sidewalks, and the aroma of street food ...

The cache includes a mix of coins and other treasures. Stockholm County Administrative Board When a fisherman recently went digging for worms near Stockholm, he stumbled upon something unexpected: ...

Nina Dobrev can be her own makeup artist. Dobrev, 36, took to Instagram on Thursday, October 2, to share that she was the mastermind behind her glam ahead of enjoying a night on the town with Ashley ...