Gearing up for parades in New Orleans. The Season of Spectacle Mardi Gras isn’t just a holiday here, it’s a way of life. By the time the last king cake hits the bakery shelves, the air from New Orleans to Mobile hums with sequins, brass bands, and that unmistakable feeling of celebration. For me, it’s also when my studio transforms into a chaotic spread of feathers, rhinestones, and silk flowers. Designing fascinators and headpieces  for parade season is one of my favorite cr