Lusiana Traditions

Queen for a Day! Valentine's Day!

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Vintage Style Scarves
Beautiful soft colors and design!

Cross Bracelet and Necklace

Vintage Romance
Daffodil Heart
Based on heirloom silverware patterns
from the late 1800's to early 1900's.

Lovely Scarf or Shawl
Delicate lace edge

Silverware Inspired Jewelry
Whimsical Owl Necklace

Fleur de Lis Necklace and Ring

Spring Sparrow
Very Nice!

Peacock Silverware Inspired Necklace

Heart Bracelet
Heirloom Silverware

Silver, CZ, and Black Bracelet

Welcome Spring!
Fuchsia and Blue Butterfly Scarf

Multicolored Fleur de Lis Necklace

Bracelets! Something for Everyone!

Stack Bracelets

Fleur de Lis Stretch Necklace

Grey and Clear Stretch Beads

Fleur de Lis Ring

Love Fleur de Lis necklaces in all colors!

Multicolor Bracelet and Necklace!
Great Valentine!

Necklace and Earring Set!
Plus a Bracelet too!
No need to add charms!

Flowing Yellow and Lavender Butterfly Scarf!

New Twist on Pearls!

"King of Mardi Gras" Guest Towel

Krewe Of Gator!
Special Order Guest Towel
(We have one in stock!)

Dream a Little Dream of YOU!

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"Love" Art Elaborately Framed!

Delish!
Wordy Sweet Treats!
Marshmallow Word Heart Lollipops!

Conversation Phrases!

Say it with CANDY!

Sweet Sayings!

Gathered in Cranberry Bowl!

Blessing Banner across Polka Dot Cross!

Bling and Glitz!
Makeup Brushes and Tweezers!

Blingy Hearts Makeup Brush!
Push up Brush!

Vintage Valentine Plates!

For Candy...

Key to my Heart
Just the right size for
center of Poly Mesh Wreaths!

For Potpourri...

WooooWWW!
Candles:
Roasted Espresso, Lemon Ice Box Cookies, Vanilla Pound Cake, French Vanilla Bean, Gingerbread...
All in decorative pottery pots, birds and frogs!

For Delicate Soaps!

Sweet Talk Soaps!
Set of ten conversation Soaps!

Heart Soaps packed in round boxes!

Just Say the Word!

Favorite Twist of words!

Perfect Couple!
Matching Set of Polka Dot Hearts!

Butterfly Heart Lip gloss for Little Ones!

Wild Thing!
Make your statement!

Floating Hearts Painted Guest Towel!

Love these Bling decorated Tweezers!

Tiny Little "I Heart You" Sign!

Cute! Cute!
Heart necklace on Stretch bead cord!

Stretchy Heart Necklace in Gold and Silver!

Is Your Place
Your "Love Shack"!

and...
Stretchy Heart Necklace on
Black and Clear Beads

Believe in Love!
All Year Long!

Key to My Heart!

Conversation Emery Boards!

Just Say the Word!

And...
Bless Your Lil' ol' Heart!
How Southern is That!

Drop by for Valentines for your Honey, Little Sweeties, and Your Best Friends!
New Goodies arrive everyday, we can't get the boxes unpacked fast enough!
See You Soon!
Miranda Parnell
Lusiana Traditions
318-768-2460
Hwy.80 @ the Caution Light
Downtown Choudrant, LA

Oh! Baby!

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Chevron Elephant Appliqued Onesie
with coordinating pink and green,
elephant print burp and bib!
Oh! Baby Girl!

Chevron Print Elephant for Baby Boys!
Appliqued Onesie with matching
brown and blue elephant print burp and bib!
What a little man he will be!

Little Blue Elephant Receiving Blanket!
Perfect size and weight for our area!

Swaddling made easy with a soft
generous sized blanket; very cute too!

Little Pink Elephant Receiving Blanket

Perfect size 30" x 36" for swaddling
your precious bundle!

Lil' Sheriff Receiving Blanket with
matching burp and bib!

Stick Horse and Lil' Sheriff
Quiet Church Bags!
Put the toddler's cars and
crayons in the bag;
let them carry it to Big Church!

Fuzzy Blue Bunnies appliques on manly
blue and brown argyle print gown.

Sweet fury bunny applique on
green and pink polka dots gown.
Elastic bottom for easy dressing!

Oh my goodness!
Sassy Bright Polka Dot Footed Sleeper!
Ruffled bum for a little feminine touch!

Sweet Polka Dot bunny Receiving Blanket!
Quiet Church Bag for her crayons and stickers!

Roarrrrr!
Bright Yellow Lion Receiving Blanket,
Burp, and Small Diaper Bag

Speaking of Valentine's Day!

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A Really Sweet Treat!

German Chocolate Upside-Down Surprise Cake!

I know you've heard me mention our beloved Opal!
Well, Opal gave me the BEST cookbook for Christmas
"Betty's Country Cooking with Southern Grace"
and I found this cake recipe, and knowing that my daddy
Loves German Chocolate Cake, I had to try it!
Oh, my goodness!
Serve it warm,
everyone loved it!
Even Daddy Money, who doesn't really love sweets
had some with his after Sunday Dinner coffee!
He even took a piece home for
his dessert with his supper plate!
Now, you KNOW it's good when he takes dessert home!
Amy rarely eats dessert or at least a very small piece,
trying to be good with those calories... she had a second little piece!
She suggested we make this for Pop next September for his 92nd Birthday!
I will!

Sharing the recipe:

German Chocolate Upside Down Surprise Cake

1 C. Flaked Coconut
1 C. chopped Pecans

1 German Chocolate Cake Mix

1 1/4 C. Water

1/3 C. Oil

3 Eggs

Filling:
3 1/2 C. (about.1lb.) Powdered Sugar
2 Sticks Butter, melted
1 (8oz.) Cream Cheese, softened
1 T. Milk

Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees. Grease 13x9 in. pan. Sprinkle Coconut and Nuts over bottom of greased pan. In Bowl, combine cake mix, water, oil and eggs; beat 2 min. on high speed. Spoon batter evenly over coconut and pecans. In another bowl, combine milk, powdered sugar, melted butter and cream cheese; beat until creamy. Spoon evenly over batter to within 1 in. of edge. Bake at 375 degrees for 50 min. Cool and cut into squares.

Note*We served it warm and it was wonderful!

Please Pardon my excitement if you have already baked this cake as the Earthquake Cake! It was a first for us and we loved it!

New Goodies are arriving for

Valentines Gifts!

Made with Love!
Sweet Little Cupcake Secret Treasure Boxes!
Guest Towels too!

Mother-Daughter Cupcake Aprons!
Available in Purple, Pink, or Turquoise Blue!
Cute and Flouncy!

My Little Bakers!
We mixed, rolled, cut out,
and baked the cutest little
Gingerbread boys and girls!
This was during Christmas,
you know how we love to bake!
Wish I had the aprons then!

Sweet Cupcake Trinket Boxes:
Lime, Pink, and Lavender!
Dish or Guest Towels embroidered with
"made with love"!
Available in lime, purple, red, and pink!

Just in the "Nick" of Time!

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Yea! We will have the
Happy Birthday Jesus Plate
back in next week!
Call us!

Also, Let Us Adore Him plate!

Joy to the World plate too!

Mailbox Cover is in now!

A Little "Happy" you might not have noticed!
Initial Matches!
Perfect companion to our
Ummmmm! scented Candles!

Most Initials Available!

Party Time!
Buffet and Cocktail Napkins

Holly Border Guest Towels/Buffet Napkins

Cocktail size Holly Napkins
matches the Buffet/Guest Towel Size

Elegant Deep Red with Classic Gold Motif
Buffet/Guest Towel and Cocktail

Whimsical Peppermint and
Stripe Guest Towel/Buffet Napkins!

Woodsy Pine Cone Buffet/Guest Towel Size

Dress-up Your Dining or Powder Room!
Elegant Dining or Nice Fresh Guest Towels!

Oh! Rudolph!
Tree Lights mixed in his antlers
Fun Cocktail size napkins

Traditional Christmas Tree Cocktail Napkins

Geometric Santa and Trees Cocktail Napkins!

Mix our cocktail napkins with a Festive Spreader!
We can fix you up with a napkin and dip mix in a clear cello bag all tied up with a
festive bow and Santa Spreader!
Nice Hostess Gift!

Yummy Party Goodies and Hostess Gifts:
Cajun Roasted Pecans
Praline Pecans
Praline Pecan Honey Butter
Peach Amaretto Honey Butter
Lemon Straws
Dip Mixes
Napkins
Spreaders
Seasonal Dip Bowls

We'll see you soon!

Lusiana Traditions
Hwy 80 @ the Caution Light
Downtown Choudrant, LA
318-768-2460

Miranda Parnell

Let Us Adore Him!

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Angels we have heard on high!
Angel Bells

Red and Blue Angel bells available!

Servant's Heart Inspirational Calendar
Calendar pages for twelve months
inside acrylic frame displayed on easel.
Next year just get calendar refill!

Cherub signals the Birth of the King!

Ornaments for your Exchange!

Or for Your Tree!

Blessing Cross Ornament

Shiney and Bright Ornaments

Delicate and Beautiful

White Glitter Tree

Guardian Angel

Mary and Baby Jesus on Donkey with Joseph

Crystal garland, frame, and Sparkle Nativity

Simple White glitter Nativity

The Holidays Jingle!

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Cupcake Fusion Glass Plate
Cute year round!

Gingerbread House Fusion Glass Plate
Crystal Angels and Crystal Frame

Reindeer topped Plate
Matching Spreaders and Dessert Servers too!
Mini Loaf Pans!
So cute with Santa and Reindeer handles!

Mini Loaf Pans decorated with
Christmas tree and gifts!
Cute Santa spreaders available too!

Santa topped plate!
Large size platter with Santa,
Reindeer, and Snowman
cookie decorations too!

Lots of gorgeous ornaments!

Lots of whimsical ornaments too!

Snowman Ornament!

Happy Santa Teapot!

Cookie Ornaments!
Good enough to eat!

Cookie Ornaments!
Cute for tree, garland, and wreath!

Need Gift Ideas?

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Embroidery Monogram Deadline!
Friday December 16, 2011
Be sure to come by and order your
Christmas gifts by the deadline
for Christmas delivery!

Tweens, Teens, and Ladies will love
this fancy travel jewelry case!
Rose Topper and case with a roomy pocket,
special necklace bag, ring holder
and zips up to close!

Available in Aqua Blue...

Multi-Floral...

Hot Pink Leopard...

and Turquoise and Brown Animal Print...

Still Lovin' these Monogram and Charm Mix
"My Story" Necklaces!

Mother, Daughter, and Friends!
Admiring jewelry at our Holiday Open House!

Mix Initials with Pearl or Birthstones

Hammered Initial Pendant,
Pearl and Fleur de Lis Necklace

We will help you create your special necklace

Very Nice Christmas Tree and/or
Wreath Cocktail Napkins and Guest Towels

Servant's Heart Calendar

Ice Crystal Frame
4"x4"

Holiday Magnets

Decisions! Decisions!
Quintana and her precious daughter at Open House, trying to make a decision on ornaments!

White Holly Platter, Dip Bowl, and
Antiqued Gold Spreader
Perfect Holiday Entertaining pieces
to add to your table!
This set makes a great gift also!

Holly Spreader

Great Toys for Girls and Boys!

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Tic-Tac-Toe
New twist on an old game!
Wooden pieces store in wooden box!
Available in Princess and Frog
and Dog and Cat!

Abby and Emma Magnetic Doll Friends!
Love the wooden box
that stores all the great clothes;
easier clean-up time!

For Your Crafty Girl!
Peel and Stick Mosaic Sparkle Stickers.
Peel and press sticker by number!

Little Guys Love a Firetruck!
Especially this giant size puzzle
with easy to handle pieces.

Argggg! Matey!
Pirate Puzzle perfect gift for
the guys to work together!
With 100 pieces it might take them awhile!

Cutest Felt Christmas Character Pens!
Talking stocking stuffer here!

Character Cool Pack!
Just the right size to fit in their stocking
and perfect for boo boos and lunch bags!

Frog and Dog Cool Packs!
Might want to get one for everyone!

Lion and Monkey Cook Packs!
Might help dry a tear
from bumps and bruises!

Just the right size!
Holly Jolly Lip Gloss will slip down in her stocking
or split the pack for three "Little Happy" gifts!

Our assortment of quilted back packs
might vary, but they are even cuter now!
Our Fabulous Monogram Lady would love
to work her magic and add a name!

Key Notes Bright Metallic Pens!
Another great stocking stuffer for all ages!

Yum! Pizza for Lunch!
Another great Melissa and Doug toy!
Pizza Party includes pizza slices
and all the toppings,
knife and spatula for serving!
Love the wooden storage box too!

ABC and 123!
Easy gift for more than the little ones!
1000 ABC and 123 stickers in 10 cute fonts!

Create a Face!
Design cool and crazy faces
with lots and lots of stickers!

Roooooarrrr!
Animal Habitat Sticker Set!
The great thing about these
stickers is they are re-usable!
Five scenes to apply animal stickers!

More fun reusable stickers for the girls!
Play House Scenes and lots of
stickers to arrange and rearrange!

Cool Rechargeable Flashlight!
Duck and Penguin flashlights with carry strap.
When the light gets dim,
just flip out the fin,
squeeze and recharge!
How clever is this toy!

Elf on the Shelf and Melissa and Doug!

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Elf on the Shelf
A Great Christmas Traditions!

Here's Elf!
You name him!

Elf comes in a very nice gift box
which includes the book!

Wooden cookie set: Wooden cookies

Velcro to pan to "bake" and decorative

frosting sticks on too!

Fun for boys and girls!

Wooden Cupcake set:

Cupcakes bake in pan,

stick on frosting,

then decorate with markers too!

Add candles for Birthday!

"Yummy"!

Brownie Set for Chocolate Lovers!
Bake Brownies in their little oven,
remove with oven mitt,
Lift from pan with wooden spatula
and decorate with 18 "delicious" toppings!

Wooden Food!
Sections stuck together with Velcro!
Cut food apart on cutting board
with wooden knife!
This is so clever!
Boys enjoy this one too!
They might make weird veggie-fruits
like "app-peppers" and "carro-melon"
and rainbows with it, but hey!
It's a guy toy too!

Joey the Community Helper!
Your Little Man will take pride in
Joey the Policeman and fireman!

Great Magnetic Dolls!
Princess Elise comes in her own
divided wooden box for
easy clean up time!

Nina Ballerina
Your Little Ballerina will love changing
Nina's costumes and develop
eye-hand coordination
and imagination too!

For the Guys!
Assorted stickers for
loads of creative fun!
Stick to paper and
decorate the scene!

Assorted Sticker Set for Girls and Boys!
Ten pages of stickers from
Farm Animals to Ballerinas!
If you need a "little-happy"
brother-sister gift this is it!

Fashion Maker!
Dress the sticker dolls from daylight-to-dusk!
Every outfit a girl could need!
Children place stickers on paper and
decorate a scene all around!
Very entertaining!
Great for imagination and creative development

Happy Birthday to You!
Wooden Birthday Cake with
decorations and candles that Velcro on!
Wooden cutting knife to
serve their creations!
Of course, our brother likes to
mix wooden fruits with the cake!
Just to create a little chaos!

Travel Hangman!
Lots of pieces...that won't fall on the floor!
Because they are attached with a stretchy cord to allow each piece to flip on the board!
You can use this game at home
and have easy clean-up!

Travel Memory Game!
Seven themes on laminated cards!
Children develop memory skills
when they flip wooden squares to reveal fruits, vehicles, numbers and lots of other goodies!

We have lots more Melissa and Doug toys,
stickers, and puzzles at Lusiana Traditions!
Snazzy Stocking Stuffers Too!

Lusiana Traditions
Hwy 80 @ the Caution Light
Downtown Choudrant, LA
318-768-2460

See you soon!
Miranda Parnell

Christmas! All Through the House!

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Reindeer Cheeseboard, Knife,
and Napkin Set
Yes, she'll love it!

Whimsical Bowl Set!
Perfect Serving Dishes or
Cute for Display!

Our good friend and neighbor Penny!
Shopping for just the right ornaments
to decorate her gorgeous brand new home!

Can you believe it?
Santa's Cookie Jar!
Beautiful Intricate Details on the
Tree and Santa!

We love to visit with Carole!
April gets to chat for a
few minutes during the
hustle and bustle of Open House!

Snowy Bird Trio!
Cutest Little Birdie Figurine

Cardinal and Ice Skates decorate
the set of Flour Sack Towels.
White Frosted Holly Serving Dish:
Microwave, Oven, and Dishwasher Safe!

April really enjoyed assisting shoppers
and visiting with family and friends
at Open House this year!

Triple Size That!
Christmas Tree Platters in three sizes.
Striped Spreaders are a perfect compliment!

Is this the same Trio of Singers,
warming up on a branch?
What a group!

Sparkly Santa Ornament!
Oh, Yes! He's also a Bottle Topper!
GREAT gift idea!

Love the detail on Santa and his Friends!
Another beautiful Santa Cookie Jar
for a Very Special Gift!

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year! Christmas!

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Floating Monogram
Special Order Pendant, Chain, or Necklace Soon!
Available in Large Initials or Small:
Goldtone, Silver, or Pewter!

Remember to Special Order
Monogrammed Jewelry
Soon!

Silent Night Music Book

Cranberry Glass Extra-Large Bowl!
Beautiful Centerpiece!

Jingle Bells!
Snowman Couple Music Box!

Glittered Pastel Pink and White
Santa and Kids Sleigh Ride!

Glittered White Vintage Santa

Glittered Snowman Figurine,
Unbreakable Dishwasher Safe
Pitcher and Tumblers
Available in Red and Cobalt Blue

Stained Glass Tree topped Bottle
Very Christmas Festive

Glittered Fleur de Lis Ornaments
Red and Light Green

Fleur de Lis Ornaments
for tree, wreath, or garland!

Our Fabulous Monogram Lady Creation!
Love the Holly and Berries Fleur de Lis Guest Towel
Personalized with Family Name!
Special Order Early!

Love, Love,Love!
Colorful Ball Ornaments!

Swirly, Glittery, and Spikey!
Fabulous Garland:Looks great alone
or added to evergreen garland!

Swirly, Sparkly, Spikey Garland
tucked in Evergreen Garland above French Doors!

Santa Music Box

Night Before Christmas!
Music Book

Thanks Be to God for His Incredible Gifts!

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I was getting my thoughts together about my
Thankful Thanksgiving post and I had a text
from my friend Roxann!

We must all be thinking of each other this a.m.!

I am so thankful to God that we can still celebrate

Thanksgiving with our daddies Pop and Daddy Money!

I am so happy and full of gratitude that my

little sister Milna and Paul are here to

share our Thanksgiving table!

I am really thankful when I remember
our moms and all they did for us.

Thankful, thankful, thankful for blessings of grandparents and family and friends (Patty) who have gone on before us and all of their decendants, our aunts, uncles, and dear cousins!

Talk about BLESSED and THANKFUL! for our children Amy, April and Brent and the 4 GRANDS John, Mason, Kate, & Caroline!

And...It warms my heart to think of my dear sweet SHS friends, Roxanne, Debbie, Sissy, Perry; who always
manage to keep in touch!

I am so thankful for our closest dearest family friends Wayne, Cathy, Melanie, and Jacob!

So,so thankful for all of close friends,

too many to number if I start naming names!
Or maybe I will start to add a few!

Opal! Always so faithful, diligent, FUN, loyal, loving, caring, kind, helpful, encourager, generous, perfectionist, wise, sensible (good old common sense!), ...there just aren't enough words in the English language to describe Opal! She knows just about everything there is to know about Lusiana Traditions! Where to find everything (or she'll just call and find out!), how to make the best gift suggestion, she keeps track of your tickets, knows how to wrap the perfect gift, and she loves everyone!
Opal is the personificaion of my grandmother's saying: " Pretty is as Pretty does!". Opal is just as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside!

And, I am humbled with gratitude
for our customers and friends!

WOW! Thanks be to God!

Decking the Halls with Santas, Reindeer, and Snowmen!

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Yes! We will be open

Today, Friday and Saturday

after we

Give Thanks to GOD

for all His wonderful mercy,

grace and many blessings

on Thanksgiving!

Santa, Frosty, and Rudolph!
Best of Friends!
Spreaders, Plates, Dessert Servers and...

Ornaments!
Rudolph Ornament!

Always enjoy our Mother Daughter Guests!
What a pleasure to visit with this group!
Never a dull moment!

Santa Bell Ornaments!
Four different Santas!

Yummy Cookies!
Wish we Could eat these,
but they are real Ornaments!

Real Ornaments, not cookies!

Love these Ornaments on the tree!

Trim the tree with
yummy Looking ornaments!

Keys to life Ornaments!
Glittery Love, Success, and Wisdom Keys
Sparkle on the tree or the gift package!

Frosty holly wreath ornament!

Painted Blessing Cross Ornament!
Also available in a very nice canvas banner!

Sparkly Santa Ornament!

Glittery Evergreen Tree
Already decorated!

Festive Guest Towels and Dish Towels
are nice gifts under the Tree!

We really enjoy our family shoppers!
Open House makes a fun Mother-Daughter
event to start the day!

Decorated Glittery Pine Garland
coordinates with the tree!

Glittered Tree
Already decorated!
Makes a great tree for a small space!

Horse Lovers Ornament!

Flipside of the Horse Ornament!

Sweet Canterburys!
Love this Mother Daughter shopping team!

Get ready to Deck your Halls!
I'm sure we can help you!

See you soon!
Miranda Parnell
Lusiana Traditions
Hwy 80 @ the Caution Light
Downtown Choudrant, LA
318-768-2460
parnellsus@yahoo.com

Visions of Sugar Plums Danced in their Heads!

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Home Sweet Home!

Gingerbread and Sugar Cookies!
Good Enough to Eat!

Cutest Couple!

Stuffed Gingerbread Men Ornaments!
Perfect for the Kid's Tree!

Stuffed Gingerbread Girls,
Owls, and Cupcakes!
Make the cutest little girl's tree!

Stuffed, Dressed, and
Glittered Sweeties!

Dapper Gingerbread Men!
Decked out for the tree!

Wise Little Owls!

Whoo...
Loves a tree with
non-breakable ornaments?

Guess what's inside?

I'll have to tell you!
It's the yummiest treat ever!
Honey Butter!
Pumpkin Pecan, Praline Pecan and...

Peach Amaretto Honey Butter
Wrapped up in festive holiday dishtowels!

Sweet Gingerbread plate for your treats!

Open House was the perect time to
visit and catch up with friends!

What more could we ask for...
Shopping, Fellowship, and Yummy Refreshments!

Serve up some goodies with matching
Gingerbread People Dessert Servers!

And a Star From our Holiday Open House!

I-45 Cream Cheese Brownies-Cara Rockett

Crust:

1 box Duncan Hines Butter Cake Mix

1 Egg

1 stick Margarine, melted

Mix together and pat into greased (Pam) 9" x 13" pan

Mix:

1-8oz. Cream Cheese

2 Eggs

1 C. Powdered Sugar

1 C. Brown Sugar

1 t. Vanilla

Pour on top of crust.

Bake 40-45 min. til brown. Cool

Sprinkle w/ powdered sugar

YUM!

Seasonal Greetings!

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Everyone will LOvE a Monogrammed Gift!
Fun Kitchen Dishtowels to use or
display are perfect for a Holiday Jingle,
Family Name, or My Kitchen!

Best Bag Around!
Fold-up totes for easy storage
but they open up to a
huge bag with MANY uses!
Oh yes, we like these monogrammed too!

Seasonal Greetings!
Dry erase pen is included with this
Write Plate
to write your personal
greeting for guests,
weekly memory scripture, or Messages!
Add a magnetized Topper and Ribbon
for a pop of Color!

Some of us got a head start on
Christmas shopping at Open House!

Generations!
Our Faithful Choudrant Families
join the festivities every year!

Open House:Where Old Friends Greet and New Friends Meet!

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Childhood Friendships Refreshed!
Childhood friends Cynthia Boyd Harper,
Paula Parnell Davis, and
Martha Leachman Bradley
meet every year at our
Holiday Open House!

Sweet Treats!
Gingerbread Houses and Mini Loaf Pans!

Paula serves our guests
Yummy Treats at the Tea Table!

Serious Shopping going on!

Monogram a fun dishtowel for a
"Little Holiday Happy"
for your Best Friends or Yourself!

Cutest Little Holiday Spreaders!
Best Friends:Santa, Frosty, and Rudolph!

Garlands and Goodies!

Great Ornaments Selection!
From "Cookies" to Crosses!

A Little Sneak Peak!

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Holiday Open House

Saturday, November 5, 2011

10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Glittery Bronze Pinecone Cluster
Display on your garland or tree

Vintage Santa Figurines
Christmas Classic

Antiqued Gold Sleigh
Holly trimmed ready for
an arrangement or your goodies!

Holiday Open House!

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Join us at our

Annual Holiday Open House!

Sat. November 5, 2011

10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Bring your list and your friends!

See y'all there!

Miranda Parnell

Lusiana Traditions

Hwy 80 @ the Caution Light

Downtown Choudrdant, LA

318-768-2460

Join us on Facebook too!

Trick or Treat! Lots of Fall Goodies!

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Copper Pumpkins for table, shelves,
wall, or in a wreath!

Squirrel Platters, Copper Tray,
Apothecary jars,
Fall Napkins and holders,
Leaf dish and garlands!

Whoooo! Whoooo! Rustic Owls

Pumpkins, Gourds, and Acorns large and small!

Giant Acorns:In a Squirrel's Dream!

Pumpkin Pecan Honey Butter!

Pumpkin Pecan Honey Butter
Gift Wrapped in Candy Corn Towels!

Honey Butter, Witchy Napkins,
and Honey Drop Pottery Jar
filled with Jack 'o Lantern Bell Stakes!

Squirrel and Acorn Leaf Dish

Rustic Hurricane Lantern,
Elegant White Platter,
Aqua Pottery Pitcher, and Vintage Clock

Green Leaf Dish with Squirrel and acorns

Funny Frankenstein Hanging
fills center of Purple Poly Mesh Wreath!

Simple Purple Pumpkin Headband!
Available in Orange Pumpkin and
Black Glittered Bat Also!

Fall Platter filled with Halloween!
Black Velvet Witches hat!
Ready to Wear!

Black dot Pumpkin!
Great for Fall and Halloween!

Black Net covered Orange Witch Hat!
Cynthia makes the best Halloween Model

Purple Spider trimmed Feather
Witch Hat Centerpiece!
Copper Pumpkins in all sizes!

Lots of Halloween Goodies!

Personalized Gift!
Our Fabulous Monogram Lady
adds the special touch!

Recycled Tin Candy Corn YUM Sign

Bewitched Black Cat Platter

Orange Glittered Witches Shoe!
Fill with Halloween Treats!

Metal Witch Shilouette guards the
Weathered Wood Lantern

Black Dot Triple Section Pumpkin Dish

Welcome! Don't be Afraid!

Wishing you a Happy Halloween!

Cute Little Fella!
Glittery Spider Stakes!

2011 Fall Fashion Jewelry:Go BOLD!

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Jewelry this 2011 Fall
A Color Stand Out, not just a compliment!

Extra Large Bracelets & Bangles!
The More the Better!

Earrings: Extra Long Shiny Danglers!

Mixed Metals, not just Gold & Silver!
Darker, Aged Burnished Gold
and Oxidized Silver!
Copper and Brass!

Bold Statements
Layered with Other Necklaces!

Clip on Cross in Antiqued Silver

Angular Forms in Strong Structured Motifs!
Square Carved Copper
combined with Textured Beads!

Emberglow Beads Mixed Media!
Pearls and Metals!

Bold Copper!

Angular Copper and Stone!

Color & Brass
Make a Statement!

Copper Even in the Pearls!

Deep Teal Combined with Copper!

Extra Large Hoops and
Teal Beads Dangle

Great Strong Bracelet Combination!
BIG! Copper and Fall Colors!

Iridescent Beads dangle from
Dark Gunmetal Chain!

Copper Pearls and Abalone Petals
Smaller, but still Says Plenty!

Strong Flower Motif Combination!

Choose your Clothes for the jewelry,
instead of Jewelry for your Outfits!

Layered All-Metal Burnished Gold Necklace!

Combine Beads and
Strong Animal Print
in Original Ways!

Amber, Emberglow, Coffee Liqueur
Color Combination for Fall 2011!

Happy Birthday to You! Little Cuttie Pie!

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Let's Celebrate!

Happy Birthday Shirts for the

Birthday Girl and Boy!

Minnie and 2 for the Birthday Girl!

Minnie Dances over Birthday 2 and 4!

These Birthday Shirts in Right Now!
Order Custom Birthday Shirt for Your Little Sweetie!

Appliqued and Embroidered Birthday Shirt!
Add a Name Under or Across the Number

Appliqued Mermaid over Appliqued Birthday Number
Embroidered Name Below, Too Cute!

Add a Bow to these Numbers
for your Birthday Little Princess!

Birthday Princess Shirt!

You're a Whole Year Cooler
than you were last year!
Fancy Zebra Number and Crown!

Add a Name to Make it Extra Special!

Arrrrg! Matey!
You're 2!
Or, 3, or 4, or 5!

Love the Pirate Birthday Shirt for the Guys!

Appliqued and Embroidered Birthday Design!
Add a Name Below the Pirate!

Pirate Birthday Shirt!

It's All Out of the HAT!

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Vintage Aqua Urns
Crackled Pottery with Antique Handles

Decorative Artifact Handles

Just in Time!
Back to School Insulated Lunch Totes!

Variety of Bright Colors!

$6.98 includes FREE Monogram!

Great Little Tote
Zippered Pocket

$6.98 Includes FREE Monogram!

Monogramming Special!

Funny Little Furry Kitty!

Plush Mint Green Froggie

Gauzy Sleep Sack

More Summer Magic! Sale 50% Off!

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Sailboat Dip Bowl & Spreader
Summer's End Party!

Artichoke Platter
Microwave & Dishwasher Safe!

Vegetable Gathering!
Large Platter is perfect for Display or Use!

Purple Onion Platter
Beautiful! Functional as well

Initial Glass Block Frames
Perfect for Desk or Shelves anywhere!
Dorm, House Warming, Wedding, Birthday,Anniversary...

Crystal Strawberry Jam Jar!
Very Nice!

Aluminum Water Bottles
Necessity, Right Now!

Hot Pink, Lime Green, Black with White Dots!
Hanger Clip!

Sweet Music to Our Ears!

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A Magical Sale!

Abra-ca-da-bra!

Now You See it!

Soon You Won't!

Fall:Wishful Thinking!
Close your eyes, click your heels,...
You may not be back in Kansas,
but you can imagine you're
forward in Fall weather!

Eeekk!
Witch Hat Dip Bowl & Her Shoe Spreader
Halloween Parties Coming Up!

Puppy Applique Bibs for Girls and Boys!
First Birthday Bib too!

Flatso Puppy
He's so cuddley!
Frog and Kitty are just as sweet!

Here Come Santa and Frosty!
Spread out Christmas shopping and
help the budget at the same time!

Spring and Easter Platter
Something for every Holiday!

Sweet Babies!

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Elephants Pink and Green!
Burp and Bib in the cutest elephant print!

New Baby Gifts
in the cutest prints and appliques!
Elephants, Monkeys,
Turtles,Owls, and Cowboys!

Blue, Brown, and Orange!
Love this Mama and Baby Elephant Print!
Very nice terry lined bibs
make a sweet gift!

Monkey Appliqued Bib
trimmed in coordinating print.

For Your Little Chunky Monkey!
Applique Burp, Bib and Onesie!
Onesies fit 13-18 lbs.
Ideal gift for new baby or 3-4 mo. baby!
They will have something to wear as
they outgrow those newborn outfits!

Monkey See, Monkey Do!
Blue Monkey Burp can be personalized
with baby name or initials!

Pink Sock Monkey Blanket
Soft and Cuddly!
Add a name across the corner
for a very special gift!

Blue Sock Monkey Blanket
Generous size for early swaddling
and "Night-Night" tucking for toddlers!

Cute, Cute for Twin Gifts!
Perfect weight for our climate...
Or is our climate everywhere
right now?

Re-FRESH!

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New Votive Size for the
Candle Fragrances We LOVE!

Double Color or Wear it Long!
Multi-Colored Stones and
Matching Earrings

More Pottery Votive Holders
for Yummy Fragrances:
Vanilla Pound Cake, Lemon Ice Box Cookies,
Apricot-Blackberry, and Roasted Espresso!

Slinky Bracelets in
Copper and Gun Metal
Love the Feel of These on the Arm!

Choices Choices!
Single Votive Size
Choice of Pot and Choice of Fragrance!

Gorgeous Filagree and Pearls!
Vintage Silver or Gold Bracelets

Candles in Red Daisy Pottery
and Great Fragrances too!

Pottery Frog as well as Bird for
Very Interesting Candles!

Bling and Black with Chains=Perfect Bracelet Combination!

Easy Magnetic Closure Bracelet!
Very Pretty!

Color!
Beaded Loops Create a Big Statement!
Matching Bead Earrings!

Love the Birds?
Pottery Bird Candles in Brown and Coral
holding Fabulous Scents!

Golden Brown Daisy Too!

Chains and Pearls for Dress-UP or
Casual Affairs!

Happy Independence Day!

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As we approach Independence Day,
remember...The American Flag does not fly

because the wind moves past it.

The American flag flies from

the last breath of each military member

who died protecting it.

American soldiers don't fight because

they hate what's in front of them,

they fight because they
love what's behind them.

Thanks to my friend Kathy Sims for this quote!

Polycarbonate Pitcher and Tumblers
We have a few red pitchers right now!

Celebrating the 4th of July means
FAMILY, Friends, Fireworks,
Picnics and Barbecue!

Decorate or Clean it Up
Stars and Stripes Forever Dish Towels!

Add the Salad to the Barbecue!
Melamine Bowls for Pasta, Potato,
or Veggie Salads!

Serve it up with Crawfish Servers!

Old Glory at her finest!
Buffet Napkins or Guest Towels in
Patriotic Red Caddy
Matching Cocktail Napkins too!
Coordinates with Red pin dot or
Big Red Polka Dot Napkins!

Patriotic Boot!
Set of two Flour Sack Towels!
To Display or Use 'em!

Easy Dip Mixes!
Mighty Tasty Too!
Patriotic (or LTU Fan!) Plate for Cheese Ball
and Stars,Dots and Stripes Spreaders!

Cobalt Blue Pitcher and Tumblers
Dishwasher Safe!

Oh! Oh! The Places You'll Go!

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Congratulations!

Good Luck!

Graduation Gifts!

Address Stamp Gift Package
Address Stamp, Two Ink Pads,
Two Sets of Notes and
Gift Certificate for the
address pad included!
Recipient just selects their
stamp and completes
address information online!
When their address changes
they can order a new address pad!
Where is the:
EASY Button!

Gift Wrapped!
NICE!

Love my Giant Note Block!

Grads will love it by their computer!
Perforated at top so it tears off clean.
Remove top margin and re-tie bow
when you get down lower in pad!
Voila'! Looks Like New!

Make a Note:
Call Mom!

Inspirational!

NEW!
Silver Belcher Chain Initial Bracelet!
Matches Silver Necklace and Earrings!

Special Gift!
Graduation Cap, Initial, and Key!
Signifies a Life Mile-Stone and
Giving God Keys to Your Life

Seed Pearls
Perfect necklace for
Gold Initial Pendant!

Add a Little Color to the BLING!

Ohhh! La! La!
Pamper her with
Dusting Powder in Shaker
and Lambs Wool Puff!

Sturdy Tote in Hot Pink with
Gold and Silver Fleur de Lis
Add a Cute Zebra Initial Notepad for fun!

Flower Power Insulated Lunch Bag!
Great Gift for: End of Year Teacher Gift,
Student Teacher or the Grad!

Fold-Up Zebra Cosmetic-Toiletries Bag!
Great for Travel or Dorm!

Another Insulated Lunch Bag in Zebra!
So Cute Monogrammed
Hot Pink or Lime!
Our Monogram Lady does a
GREAT Personalization!

Fill a bag with Goodies!
Or Give a Goody!
Zebra Match-up! Initial Notepad!
Owl Napkins and
YUMMY Dip Mix and Spreader!
Fleur de Lis Ice Cream Scoop
for Summer Fun!

We have sooooo many great gift ideas for Moms, Grads, Teachers, Student Teachers, Babies, Kids, Birthday, Wedding, and Anytime "Little Happies"!

"MY WISH"

I hope that the days come easy and the moments pass slow,
And each road leads you where you want to go,
And if you're faced with a choice, and you have to choose,
I hope you choose the one that means the most to you.
And if one door opens to another door closed,
I hope you keep on walkin' till you find the window,
If it's cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile,

But more than anything, more than anything,
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes
all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants
the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.

I hope you never look back, but ya never forget,
All the ones who love you, in the place you left,
I hope you always forgive, and you never regret,
And you help somebody every chance you get,
Oh, you find God's grace, in every mistake,
And you always give more than you take.

But more than anything, yeah, and more than anything,
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all
that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and
wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.

My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all
that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants
the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.

This is my wish
I hope you know somebody loves you
May all your dreams stay big

My Wish for You!
Happy and Safe Graduation!
May God Bless and Keep You!

See you soon!
Miranda Parnell
Lusiana Traditions
Hwy 80 @ the Caution Light
Downtown Choudrant, LA
318-768-2460

Watch our facebook page for more graduate and teacher suggestion pics during the week!