Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Just in the "Nick" of Time!
Monday, December 21, 2009
We Say "Merry Christmas" Around Here!
When we found this special Nativity we just had to get it for you! Look closely, it's different: All eyes are on Baby Jesus. And, I love that it has the Christmas Story scripture from the gospels engraved in the robes of every figure, from Mary and Joseph and the Angel to the shepherd and wisemen. I just want to stand in front of it and ponder the miracle!
every page motivates us to be better!
Love ya' Honey!
Miranda Parnell
Lusiana Traditions
@ the Caution Light
Downtown, Choudrant, LA
318-768-2460
Thursday, December 17, 2009
The Children Were Nestled All Snug In Their Beds...
Better get your sugar-plums ready! Time is precious and short! Christmas slipped up on us this year and you may be just like us, trying to finish up last minute shopping so you can really celebrate those cherished Christmas moments with your family, dear friends, and work pals. We can help you complete that shopping chore, maybe even make it fun! Well… maybe you just want to finish up, so we can help! If you see something on these pages or hear about it from a friend, just call 318-768-2460 and we will be glad to take your order over the phone, charge it, and wrap it up ready for you to pick up!
Engraved and monogrammed gifts are a very nice personal gift that will be treasured for a lifetime. Choices, Choices, Choices! Monogrammed shell, silver, porcelain stone, copper, and beautiful chocolate copper pendants, rings, and bracelets are top choices on wish lists! The deadline has come and gone for ordering monogrammed jewelry for Christmas Eve delivery, but Da! Da! Da! Dah! We can save the day with a special gift-card letting her know that it has been ordered and will be arriving soon! Engraving is FREE and we do have a great assortment of beads and necklaces that we can giftwrap, so you won’t be empty handed come Christmas morning!
Snazzy METALLIC totes and insulted lunch bags are the rage! Also personalized zebra and giraffe can-wraps are in! I love mine-it velcros, so it opens to store flat and it has my big Curlz “M” on it so I know it’s my diet coke! If we don’t have your initial, call by Fri.and we can place your order to be delivered next Mon. or Tues.! We have gorgeous monogrammable (is that a word?)teal and lime paisley totes, chic chocolate brown, black, and fuchsia fold-up totes, small purses, and bright light weight totes. Monogrammed guest towels or dish towels make a very nice personalized gift also! We’ve had a run on monogrammed APRONS, they look quite charming with a Curlz name or monogram! Our MONOGRAM LADY is FABULOUS and a true miracle worker! She can dress up our most simple items into a very special gift! One color monogramming: single initial, three initial monogram, or name is just $5! Make it very special, on a budget! Deadline for ordering monogrammed items is Saturday December 19th.
Stocking stuffers for the kids: holiday cupcake bath fizzies; kitty, butterfly, and cheer notepads and pens; cupcake lip gloss; ice cream cone and pen lipgloss combination; colorful little bracelets; dotty purse and ice cream cone manicure sets; and lipstick pens! Lots of baby and toddler gifts too: cuddly frogs, dogs, cats, bears and lambs that sing Jesus Loves Me and say bedtime prayer Now I lay me down to sleep, little bitty lovies, great big lovies, and animal nap pillows (monogram it!); tub toys to Santa teasets!
“Little Happies” for more adult kids: zebra, damask, & paisley initial notepads, initial candles, inspirational notepads and note cards, humorous Dolly Mama and jeweled initial purse notepads, new small delicate picture frames, bright photo wallets, and purse tape measures in zingy metallic cases!
For the guys we carry BUCK knives: Eddie says they are sharp right out of the box! Church knives are perfect stocking stuffers! For his desk:glass block paper weight that holds his favorite photo of you, the kids, or his dog! Or an initial etched glass block picture frame. We still have LSU and Fleur de Lis grilling tools. LTU fans will love our tough Bulldog statue, bookends, and doorstop. If he is a gourmet:we’ll fix him a basket with cheese and lemon straws, Salsa, and dip mixes! Gourmet Cook: Parnell Cookbook-“Dining With the Parnells”-stuffed full of 700 recipes and history; it’s a good read too!
Need a little something for the party table at one of your many Christmas celebrations? We can fill your platter with delicious cheese or lemon shortbread straws! YUMM! Or just pour Annie Mae's Salsa in a festive dip bowl and serve with chips! YUMMY! With just a little sour cream and mayonnaise, mix up our zesty dip mixes or slice red and green apples to surround one of our sweet dip mixes: caramel, just plain vanilla, or key lime pie!
Don't forget the party napkins! We have whimsical Santas, snowmen and stockings, more sophisticated gold or red toile, holly, and Oh! Christmas Tree napkins available. Good gift hint:iron napkin holder (just $15.98!) and buffet napkins ($6.98)! Or the Fleur de Lis iron trivet with dish or guest towels…so many things to choose from!
Select your little cherub's special Christmas outfit for next year at a reduced price: 40% off! See the designs pictured on this page! They are soooo cute in person!
Candle Update: Just barely available:Creme Brule and Blueberry Muffin votive candles. Yummy wrap your “Snuggie” around your shoulders comfort candles:warm cinnamon buns, vanilla pound cake, lemon ice-box cookies, pumpkin vanilla, harvest spice fragrances are OMGoodness good! Lux candles embellished with nostalgic jeweled Christmas trees and Joy proclaiming angels are ready in fragrances: Noel and Oh! Tannenbaum. We have Currant Thyme candles with initials (votive and medium sizes) and with Fleur de Lis charm.
Unique note cards-in-a-book make a nice gift for bird lovers, floral devotees, and musicians. Who Dat! Watercolor Fleur de Lis note cards and magnets in Saints and LSU colors plus a mixed package with five Fleur de Lis watercolor designs: Let met tell you, they are all very nicely done! To quote Cinderella “Shoes can change your life.”! Fancy-Smancy feathered, bejeweled, and butterfly shoe note cards make writing those notes to very special friends a pleasure!
This is just a synopsis of all the gift selections at Lusiana Traditions! I’ll bet we have something special for every WISH on your list! Remember! We’re on the count down for Christmas and we're ready to help you with lots of gift suggestions! See you soon!
We'll keep the gate open!
Merry Christmas & Happy Holly Days!
The Elves at Lusiana Traditions
Miranda Parnell
Chelsea McKinnie
Myra Hogan
Opal Hammons
Cathy Aswell
LeeAnn McDonald
Lori Barr
*our new elf, Katie LOVES to wrap gifts after school!
Hwy.80 @ the Caution Light
Downtown Choudrant, LA
Holiday Hours:
M-F 9-6; Call on Sat. 11-4
318-768-2460
Saturday, December 5, 2009
He's Making a List!
...and Checking it Twice!
Santa Checking His List Figurine
Santa's Workshop Cookie Jar!
Very detailed Santa Cookie Jar nestled
in very realistic holly garland.
A table full of Christmas delights!
Two sizes of Mercury-Glass Apothecary Jars in
the most luscious shade of RED!
Candlewick Cake Pedestal, Nutcracker Teapot,
and beautiful Guest Towels.
Most wonderful Christmas gifts at:
Lusiana Traditions
Hwy 80 @ the Caution Light
Downtown Choudrant, LA
318-768-2460
See you soon!
Open Sat. 11-5
M-F-10-6
Merry Christmas from your Christmas Elves:
Miranda Parnell
Chelsea McKinnie
Myra Hogan
Cathy Aswell
Opal Hammons
Lori Barr
LeeAnne McDonald
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Santa Claus is Coming to Town!
Fusion Glass Santa Platter
Santa strings the tree lights
for a frolicking good time!
Fun to display and to use!
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Santa and Frosty Bearing Gifts!
Gift platter is twelve inches square,
perfect size for display or
serving Christmas cookies from Santa!
Holly trimmed hat makes Santa
cookie jar even more festive.
Small cookie jar is a great gift by himself or
filled with your own homemade cookie delights! Love the polka dots!
Take your special homemade treats to the
Christmas gathering on a
delightful Evergreen platter.
It's just the right size to actually use,
then tuck it in a Christmas display
on your shelves!
Frosty dip bowl and spreader set
is priced to make a nice
"Little Happy" gift:happy for you pocket book!
Just add a package of our DELISH shrimp,
crab,spinach etc. dip mix!
Christmastime is so wonderful; my favorite time of the year! I love all things red & green, the carols, and especially fragrances of something yummy baking and cinnamon & evergreen! Best of all we've seen so many dear old friends, it's like having a reunion at Lusiana Traditions when you stop by! We are loving visitin' with everyone! Anytime you are in the area, on your way to MLU or farther east, just swing off the interstate and drop by! Better yet, make a special trip to Choudrant, I promise you will be so glad you did!
See you soon! We'll keep the gate open and the light on!
Much Love,
From Your Elves at Lusiana Traditions!
Miranda Parnell
Chelsea McKinnie
Myra Hogan
Cathy Aswell
Opal Hammons
Lori Barr
LeeAnne McDonald
Lusiana Traditions
318-768-2460
Hwy 80 @ the Caution Light
Downtown Choudrant, LA
Saturday, November 28, 2009
A Spark of Color for the Kitchen and Bath!
Our Fabulous Monogram Lady does the cutest
Santa or Reindeer dishtowel!
Monogram a family name (The Smiths) on a
Huge Santa Face dish towel.
It has a convenient loop for hanging and
it looks great draped across the oven handle.
Put this on your own wish list!
Shop Early for good selections and
Friday, November 27, 2009
Here Comes Santa Claus!
Very cute for pictures and the Christmas card!
Toddler version with ribbon ties on the sides.
We like this one monogrammed too!



























