Thank You, thank you! Thank You Very Much!

Lusiana Traditions would like to thank you very much for those of you who voted for us in the Best of the Delta competition! What a surprise to be nominated! We were honored, humbled, and grateful! But all the honor really goes to our sweet friends and customers~old and new! We just appreciate you so much and love it when you drop in just to visit too. Thanks be to God for all of you dear friends!

Make new friends,but keep the old.

One is silver,the other is gold.

A circle is round,it has no end.

That's how long,I will be your friend.

Love ya Honey!

Miranda Parnell

Lusiana Traditions

Hwy 80 @ the Caution Light

Downtown Choudrant, LA

Parnell's Phone: 318-768-2460

email us at: parnellsus@yahoo.com

Your Attention Please!

The Best of the Delta

http://php.thenewsstar.com/BestOf2009/

Every year The Delta Style, a north Louisiana publication, runs a contest that showcases the community’s favorite businesses in a variety of categories: dining, banking, shopping, even fried fish and ice cream! And guess what? Lusiana Traditions has been nominated! We are so humbled and surprised!

We would be so grateful if you would go to their website:

http://php.thenewsstar.com/BestOf2009/

and vote for "Lusiana Traditions" under Best Gift Store category, before 5:00 p.m. July 17th!

While you are there, I would also suggest voting for Choudrant's Doody's Diner for Fried Fish, Community Trust Bank (which originated in Choudrant!) and of course Ruston Peach Ice Cream! There are many categories listed and you can vote for as many or as few as you would like.

Thanks ever-so-much!

http://php.thenewsstar.com/BestOf2009/

Love ya' Honey!

Miranda Parnell

Lusiana Traditions

Phone: 318-768-2460

Hwy. 80 @ the Caution Light

Peach Parade!

We are back from Market with lots of goodies! We could not miss the Peach Parade & Festival!

It's 9:00 o'clock! Parade time!
Pawpaw, Mason Man & Kate Kate

Time for the Parade! I hear the sirens!

Mommie, Pawpaw, Mason Man & Kate Kate

Waiting for the candy!
Mason Man

I caught a Cup! Yeah!
Mommie, Mason Man, & PawPaw

Happy Feet!
Sweet Caroline

Yummmm! Good Sucker! Perfect Catch!
Sweet Caroline

Belle of the Season! Sweet Juicy Ruston Peaches!

Ahhhh...Sweet Juicy Peaches and Lincoln Parish Louisiana! Our hometowns...no matter how far they've roamed, Rustonites will soon begin their annual pilgrimage back to Ruston for the historic Peach Festival. All the festivities are so much fun: June 26-Opening ceremony and Crossroads Band at 6pm in Railroad Park. June 27-All day-Citywide Sidewalk Sales, Baby Photo Contest and Petting Zoo. Arts & Crafts at Ruston Civic Center, Antique Car Show at Bancorp South - 9am-Parade and food court in downtown Ruston. 2pm-Russ Town Band concert at the Dixie Theatre, 6pm-Hank Staples & Thunder Creek, 8pm-Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder. June 28-Gospel & Contemporary Christian Music begins at Noon. For the complete schedule, go to www.louisianapeachfestival.org.

To help prepare for long lost relatives who will return for you to cherish and nurture, we have searched far and wide for a really good snack. In addition to the dip mixes that we traditionally carry (Jazzy Shrimp Bisque, Cajun Crab, Ragin Cagun, Plantation Mex, Sassy Spinach, Spinach Artichoke, White Chocolate Raspberry, Just plain Vanilla, and Caramel!) we have added "In a Jam", Peach Jam that is. It is quite tasty, even if I do say so myself! It has a spicey and sweet flavor (from the yummy Ruston Peach Preserves!). In a Jam is a "cracker backer" or "bagel buddy"- which means it is spreadable, for crackers or bagels and it is soooooo delicious!

For your family and friends who can't make it home for the Peach Festival, send a little memento of Ruston Peaches, Maybe a dip mix and spreader, add a jar of Peach Jam or for a really nice gift add the beaded edge dip bowl. They'll really appreciate an edible and useful gift like that!

To help clean-up after the crew gathers for treats, we have the cutest Peach flower sack dishtowel!

MLT designs Fresh Peaches and Peach Cobbler Recipe towels are both the soft cup-towels our grandmothers used to dry those punch cups back in their day. They are cute for display this summer and handy to really use.

Summertime serving pieces in white, cream, celery, persimmon, and even a graceful fern pattern would be lovely to add to your simpler dish patterns.

We even have a Peach Lovers sign! Perfect for your family room, porch, or poolside! Welcome the Peach Season!

Happy Peach Festival Y'all! Hope to see you next weekend!~

Miranda Parnell

Lusiana Traditions

phone: 318-768-2460

email: parnellsus@yahoo.com

Hwy. 80 @ the Caution Light in

Downtown Choudrant, LA

Peaches! Peaches! Everywhere!

Happy Day Dad!

Yes, we do have great Dad's Day Gifts!

Delicious Local Salsa!

Tomatoes, peppers, and other ingredients grown locally~made in

West Monroe, LA!

LTU & LSU BBQ Tools-Spatula & Tongs-We can order other schools!

Note cards for the Duck Hunter!

Woven leather photo album!

Personal photo paper weight for his desk-picture you, kids, or his best dog friend!

LTU Bulldog statue and bookends!

Sharp right-out-of-the-box BUCK Knives-hunting knives and pocket knives and of course our "Church Knife"!

Call: Lusiana Traditions

318-768-2460

2481 Hwy 80 @ the Caution Light

Choudrant, LA

Email us: parnellsus@yahoo.com

Aghhh...There's a lotta jewelry here folks!

We are overflowing with JEWELRY! We brought more, More, and even MORE jewelry home from market! I am a sucker for jewelry - I can't help it! Love it! Love it! Love it! All the baubles and bangles are so beautiful! I can't wait for y'all to see it! There's a lot of flower power in bright bold color or silver and gold. Bracelets, rings, necklaces, earrings-we have it all. Long luscious beads in pearls or brights to double or not. Single, double, or multiple strand beads without or with gorgeous ornate cross pendants to easily clip on. Choices, choices, choices:Beads in turquoise, Red coral, multi brights, and multi muted tones are a few of your choices. Bracelets...bangle word bracelets, stretchy cuffs, Scripture bangles, magnetic clip-on jewels! The 50th Anniversary of the Peace Symbol is reflected in the ornate necklaces, bracelets, and bling bling earrings! Peace, Cross, and stone charm necklaces have earrings to match.

Kate has the right idea. When we brought jewelry home from market, she just jumped right in and loaded her arms and fingers with every bracelet and ring she could grab! Mason was disappointed to find we had no trains, planes, or automobiles!

Sweet Treats!

50% off!

Summer Time Cuties!

Now is your chance! Grab it! 50% off!!

Sweet Caroline!

Sweet Caroline! I just couldn't resist posting this pic...just look at those chubby little toes! I'll be able to nibble her little fingers and steal a little neck sugar tomorrow night when I get to Dallas for Market! Be sure to look at the May 17th post for the slide show of my 3 little models!

Fantastic Friday to Friday!

Busy Bees!














Hoppy Frogs!

Little Ladies!

Cool Drink!

Ribbit! Ribbit!

Hop into my arms!

Lusiana Traditions

Hwy 80 @ the Caution Light

Choudrant, LA

phone: 318-768-2460

email: parnellsus@yahoo.com

You Name It!

Shoulder tie dress repeats pocket ties in reverse print red and light blue check. Our Monogram Lady will complete the outfit to perfection with your little girly girl's name in red Curlz font!

So simple, but so classic! Monogram your little fella's name or initials to match the blue, lime, or aqua check John John. Cara's monogram gives it just the right touch to make it a very special outfit!

Matchy Matchy! Cool checked seersucker capris topped off with matching spaghetti strap top. Cara makes this simple little outfit look so chic with fancy Empire or French Script font initial monogram!

Cool and breezy for hot summer days!