Hey Mister Throw Me Something!
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Hey Mister Throw me something! Parade call for kids at Mardi Gras time, cute design on shirt in local dialect, Mista-Throw Me Somthin' ! New Orleans and other Mardi Gras Parades.
Feb 5
Jan 24
Mardi Gras Beads and Shirts
New Orleans Fig Street Studio > Mardi Gras Shirts and Gifts
Get your special edition Mardi Gras Art and Gifts direct from New Orleans artists. Get something warm to wear under your Mardi Gras Beads.|
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Got Beads? Mardi Gras Kids New Orleans
Got Beads? Act like a child and catch beads at Mardi Gras! Mardi Gras Childrens Shirts and tops |
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Mardi Gras Sweatshirts
All the designs we have on warm clothing for Mardi Gras, on sale now. Sweatshirts,hoodies, and more long sleeved shirts. |
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Jan 24
Fleur De Lis Crawfish by figstreetstudio More of my crawfish designs at the Cafe press shop- http://www.cafepress.com/figstreetstudio/5384714
Crawfish Fleur De Lis
Some years ago while eating boiled crawfish I sketched one in the shape of a fleur de lis. It took a while before I had time to transfer it from napkin to paper. To be sure I had the shape correct I also placed in in front of a fleur de lis too. Then I made a graphic design of just the crawfish to use on t-shirts and gifts. I posted them for sale on the web. After a few friends saw it they liked the sketch I did with the crawfish on the fleur de lis better so I re did the graphic design with both crawfish and the fleur de lis. It did look better that way. So initially the design was just to be sure the crawfish proportions matched a fleur de lis but evolved into the final design. I see that the design must be well accepted as now all over I have discovered that some have duplicated it. They place a crawfish in front of a fleur de lis. I wonder if they realize when I did it it was purely to get the proportions correct not the original design idea. And I wonder how so many people could have creatively come up with that same design idea? I did shrimp too, and alligators but for some reason the crawfish fleur de lis is the one so many have duplicated. I still think my original creative idea is the best one but maybe because I came up with it and did not duplicate something I saw somewhere else. See the original crawfish fleur de lis in my shop on the web, link below:
Fleur De Lis Crawfish by figstreetstudio More of my crawfish designs at the Cafe press shop- http://www.cafepress.com/figstreetstudio/5384714
New Orleans Fig Street Studio > Got Crawfish? > Crawfish Fleur De Craw > Fleur De Craw Too > Fleur De Craw Too Apron (dark)
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Fleur De Craw Too Apron (dark)Product Information Spice up conversations in the kitchen or around the BBQ with this tasty-looking apron (made of high-quality cotton twill, it's rugged and wears great too). Ideal for cooking, baking, grilling or bartending, it's perfect for foodies of all sizes. Simply slip the apron over your head and pull the waist-level drawstring to tighten it around your neck and waist. Two generous pockets hold utensils and more.
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Jan 22
9 TO 11 MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING
6 TO 8 MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING
4 TO 5 MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING
3 MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING
2 MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING
1 MONTH BEFORE THE WEDDING
2 WEEKS BEFORE THE WEDDING
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1 DAY BEFORE THE WEDDING
YOUR WEDDING DAY
Wedding Check List
Read over, print out, use as a guide to help plan a wedding.
WEDDING CHECK LIST
12 MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING
| Tell families you want to get married. Then have them meet each other. | |
| Fully discuss type wedding, elopement, formal wedding, big, small, destination, etc.. | |
| Think budget! Discuss what is important and how much to spend on things.. | |
| Discuss with family who pays for what. | |
| Create a wedding organizer (Binder, files, book). Use it to store all your information, contracts, ideas, photos, etc. | |
| Speak with your clergy/officiant to learn what is expected and what to get done. Book facility and officiant if ready. | |
| Visit wedding sites. Book if ready. Church, hall, hotel, home, get ideas off web. | |
| For large wedding consider a wedding planner and talk with several to see who you can work with. |
| Line up, interview, and visit wedding service providers. | |
| Photographer | |
| Videographer | |
| Caterer or Restaurant | |
| Officiant, Clergy if not already booked. | |
| Florist, decorations, chairs | |
| Contact ones you like, book them, get written agreement, many of these vendors can be booked up to a year in advance. | |
| Develop your preliminary guest list. Base it on wedding size. Talk with family about who must be there. | |
| Use web to get wedding ideas, style, type, colors, destination. | |
| Finalize plans with family and friends who are helping. | |
| Pick and list attendants (bridesmaids, groomsmen, ushers, flower girl and ring bear) . Notify them of selection and what is expected of them. | |
| Select your wedding rings. | |
| Begin looking at honeymoon, use web to find a nice place. | |
| Consider and get wardrobe, gown, tux, dresses. |
| Start planning ceremony and reception music choices. | |
| Purchase your wedding gown,and accessories. | |
| If you are having a prenuptial agreement, take care of that now. | |
| Discuss ceremony with officiant, civil, religious, poems. | |
| Start pre-marriage counceling (if required) | |
| Start looking at invitations. | |
| Sign up for your gift registry | |
| Send save-the-date cards/newsletter |
| Work with your florist on decorations. | |
| Place wedding announcement in local newspaper | |
| Order wedding stationary (invitations, envelopes, programs, etc.) | |
| Start shopping for bridal party tuxedos | |
| Book limo/transportation | |
| Start planning the wedding decorations | |
| Select hotel. Arrange accommodations for out of town guests, if necessary. | |
| Select wedding cake (and Groom's cake if you are having one) | |
| Start making arrangement for rehearsal and rehearsal dinner | |
| Book anyone not already booked. Get agreements. | |
| Decide on wedding favors and gifts for family attendants. | |
| If you decided not to use a Wedding Coordinator, consider asking a close friend not in the wedding party to be your Wedding Coordinator/Personal Assistant. |
| Order your wedding cake and groom's cake | |
| Meet with your officiant to discuss details of the ceremony | |
| Finalize the guest list | |
| Reconfirm the rehearsal dinner plans | |
| Buy the cake knife, guest book, toasting glasses and garter | |
| Choose gifts for your attendants, parents, helpers. | |
| Have the male members of the wedding party, including fathers, fitted for tuxedos. | |
| Reconfirm honeymoon arrangements. | |
| Start writing your wedding vows, if you are doing them yourself. | |
| Start addressing the invitations (or drop them off with calligrapher) |
| Send out invitations | |
| Schedule a hair and make up consultation to do a trial run. | |
| Start making/buying wedding favors | |
| Obtain wedding license | |
| Schedule your first wedding dress fitting. | |
| Write thank you notes for any gifts that may start arriving. | |
| If you are having one, begin putting together your ceremony program. | |
| Meet with vendors (caterer, florists, etc.) to finalize arrangements. | |
| If you are changing your name, complete the proper documents. | |
| Finalize music selections for the ceremony and reception and turn them in to the DJ/Band/etc. | |
| Have formal wedding portrait taken. | |
| Finalize music selections for the ceremony and reception and turn them in to the DJ/Band/etc. | |
| Meet with your officiant to finalize ceremony details. | |
| Reserve room for wedding night. |
| Confirm honeymoon your reservations. | |
| Meet with photographer and/or videographer to discuss last minute details. | |
| Start working on the reception seating chart. | |
| Have final wedding gown fitting. | |
| Arrange for a reception babysitter, if needed. | |
| Finish (and print) the wedding program. | |
| Finalize wedding vows | |
| Confirm all final payment amounts with your vendors as well as date, time, etc. | |
| Pick up marriage license. Be sure to have needed documents and cash for the license. |
| Finalize reception seating chart. | |
| Confirm delivery time and locations with florist. | |
| Contact any guests who did not respond to the invitation. |
| Pick up wedding gown, attendants' gowns and all accessories. | |
| Give final guest count to reception venue/caterer. | |
| Reconfirm everything with vendors one last time. | |
| Make sure men get their final fitting for their tuxedos. |
| Attend rehearsal. | |
| Attend rehearsal dinner. Give attendants their gifts. | |
| Have a manicure and/or a pedicure. | |
| Put together the tip envelopes (for the vendors) and give them to the designated "tip person" - generally the best man. | |
| Confirm wedding day transportation. | |
| Confirm hair and make up appointments. | |
| If you have access to the ceremony and/or reception venues, bring everything over there that you may need (decorations, guest book, etc). | |
| Layout everything you need for the next day in a safe place (marriage license, dress, shoes, etc.). | |
| Speak with everyone in the wedding party and make sure everyone knows where to be at what time. Give them a list or program with times and places. | |
| Try to go to bed early, rest up the day before. |
| Relax, and eat. Stay calm. | |
| Share a private moment with your fiance. | |
| Have your hair and makeup done. | |
| Give the best man the groom's ring and marriage license. He can give them when needed to officiant. | |
| Begin dressing two hours before ceremony is scheduled to begin. | |
| Spend time with parents before you go down aisle.. |
May 11
Replica French Quarter Tile Murals, Bourbon St New Orleans
People ask about my replica tile murals found in the New Orleans French Quarter and how they are made. It is a long process. The originals are Spanish tiles given to the city of New Orleans in 1962. Some are falling apart. As the designs are public many artists take pictures of them and frame them for sale. I felt making a replica in ceramic tile was a neat idea. First I began by taking many pictures of several of the murals and bringing them to my studio where I could clean them up taking out pealed spots and blemishes. Using a photo software I fixed the colors and added my studio name at the bottom. The end result is a nice image I copyright as it took a lot of work to make those images and are not the originals but replicas. From there I have to properly size the image and cut it into small squares to fit on tiles. This is difficult and takes a lot of time to get the detail so it fits properly together. The smaller individual images are then fitted to special tiles that are made with a special risen and the images heat set at high temperature to make an individual tile. The several tiles then are fitted together to make a mural. On occasion I am also asked to personalize the design with a name or street address which follows the same process above. If you have a request e-mail it to info@figstreet.com and I may be able to make it for you. Currently I have available Rue Chartres, Rue Borbon, Rue Orleans, and Place D"Arms. I can do the other street names using the same process but first would need to go fetch photographs of them to start the process. Here is the link to the web page with the various ones available in several sizes- http://www.cafepress.com/figstreetstudio/4855160 
All images sold and designed by Fig Street Studio are copyright and cannot be used, downloaded, or reproduced without permission. I mention this here as in the past someone took my fridge magnet images and re-made and sold them in violation of copyright laws. If you need a special tile mural made for your kitchen or bath e-mail me for a price quote. I have some already made and can easily set them up for you to purchase on the web.
Mar 10
Renew Wedding Vows In New Orleans
Renew your wedding vows in romantic New Orleans. Several historic spots are available to again promise endless love to one another in the French Quarter. Easier then your original marriage, a vow renewal does not require paperwork or a license but a certificate can be done to show you again renewed your marriage vows. Just e-mail Chaplain JK Schwehm for details on how, where, and when you too can re-affirm your commitment to be man and wife. Information is found on the New Orleans Weddings web page at http://www.figstreet.com/weddings.
A wedding vow renewal ceremony can be a reaffirming family moment for you and your children who may not have witness the original ceremony. As husband and wife it is a time to renew and reflect on your journey as a married couple over the years. You can make your vow renewal ceremony as creative and personal as you desire from the samples found on this link: http://www.figstreet.com/guesthouse/simpleweddingceremony.html or craft your own from your original or a favorite poem.
New Orleans Weddings are fun, easy, and romantic. Renewal of vows is a way to celebrate your life long commitment to one another in a historical setting.
Jan 19
Wedding Rental Places In New Orleans
New Orleans Weddings Rental Halls
Wedding Venues In New Orleans
Places to Get Married Weddings In New Orleans
Alphabetical List of Some New Orleans Area Rental Halls, Hotels and Restaurants That Have Weddings In New Orleans, Louisiana
Chaplain Schwehm has celebrated a wedding ceremony at most of these locations. Ask him about them. Some rent out for weddings some for food service. There are a few that are free to use with purchase of food service. Some local parks have free spots for small elopements. Each has different levels of decor and service. Some are easy to get to via streetcar. ChaplainSchwehm@figstreet.com
American Legion Post 175 504-833-8775
2431 Metairie Road Metairie LA 70001
American Legion Post 267 504-833-7984
3001 River Road Jefferson LA 70121
American Legion Post 350 504-835-3686
1023 Ridgewood Drive Metairie LA 70001
Andrea's Restaurant 504-834-8583
3100 19th Street Metairie LA 70002
Antoines Restaurant 504-581-4044
713 Saint Louis Street New Orleans LA 70130
Arnauds Restaurant 504-522-8767
French Quarter New Orleans LA 70140
Audubon Tea Room 504-861-5101
6500 Magazine Street New Orleans LA 70118
Audubon Cottages
(Part of the Maison D'Ville Hotel)
727 Rue Toulouse
New Orleans, LA 70130
T: 504.561.5858
Augie's Glass Garden Restaurant 504-835-3300
Avenue Plaza Hotel & Spa 504-566-1212
2111 St. Charles Ave. New Orleans LA
Bacco Restaurant
504-522-2426
310 Chartres Street New Orleans LA 70130
The Balcony 504-885-8001
4738 Utica Street Metairie LA 70006
Begues Restaurant 504-586-0300
300 Bourbon Street New Orleans LA 70130
Bella Luna Restaurant 504-529-1583
closed
914 N Peters Street New Orleans LA 70116
Benachi House 504-525-7040
2257 Bayou Rd. Street New Orleans LA
Bourbon Orleans Hotel 504-558-3807
717 Orleans Street New Orleans LA 70116
Bourbon Vieux Room 504-566-0501
501 Bourbon Street New Orleans LA 70130
Brennan's Restaurant 504-525-7023
417 Royal Street New Orleans LA 70130
Broussard's Restaurant 504-581-3866
819 Conti Street New Orleans LA
Cannon's Restaurant 504-891-3200
4141 St. Charles Ave. New Orleans LA 70115
Caribbean Room 504-524-0581
2031 St. Charles Ave. New Orleans LA 70130
Carlone's 504-838-9906
100 N Labarre Road Metairie LA
Carmelo Ristorante 504-586-1414
541 Decatur Street New Orleans LA 70130
Chart House Restaurant 504-523-2015
801 Chartes Street New Orleans LA 70116
Chateau East 504-241-3587
5740 Bundy Rd New Orleans LA
Chateau Sonesta Hotel 504-586-0800
800 Iberville Street New Orleans LA 70130
City Park
504-488-2896
1 Palm Dr. New Orleans LA
The Coulumns Hotel 504-899-9308
3811 St. Charles Ave. New Orleans LA 70115
Crystal Plantation 504-467-1636
2716 Indiana Av. Kenner LA 70062
Dauphine Orleans Hotel 504-586-1800
415 Dauphine Street New Orleans LA 70112
Degas House 504-821-5009
2306 Esplanade Ave New Orleans LA
Dimaggio's Rose Garden 504-737-1300
5616 Citrus Blvd. Jefferson LA 70123
Dominique's Restaurant 504-522-8000
New Management New Name
1001 Toulouse Street New Orleans LA 70112
Doubletree Hotel 504-581-1300
300 Canal Street New Orleans LA 70130
Elms Mansion 504-895-5493
3029 St. Charles Ave. New Orleans LA 70115
English Turn 504-392-2200
One Clubhouse Dr. New Orleans LA
Fair Grounds 504-944-5515
1751 Gentilly Blvd. New Orleans LA 70119
Fairmont Hotel 504-529-7111
New Roosevelt Hotel now
123 Baronne Street New Orleans LA 70122
Farhad Grotto 504-737-0604
2310 Hickory Ave. New Orleans LA 70123
Fine Arts Center 504-269-3922
1733 Constantinople Street New Orleans LA 70115
Five Happiness Imperials Room 504-486-0820
3511 South Carrollton Ave. New Orleans LA 70118
Food Art
504-524-2381
801 Carondolet Street New Orleans LA 70130
Gallier Hall 504-565-7457
545 St. Charles Ave. New Orleans LA 70115
Hard Rock Café
504-529-5617
418 Peters Street New Orleans LA 70130
Historic French Market Inn
504-561-5621
501 Decatur Street New Orleans LA 70130
Holiday Inn/Chateau Le Moyne
504-581-1303
301 Dauphine Street
New Orleans
LA
70131
Holiday Inn/French Quarter
504-529-7211
124 Royal Street
New Orleans
LA
70112
Hotel Chateau Dupre
504-569-0600
131 Decatur Street New Orleans LA 70130
Hotel Monteleone
504-523-3341
214 Royal Street New Orleans LA 70130
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts
504-561-1234
500 Poydras Plaza New Orleans LA 70113
India Palace
504-889-2436
3322 Turnbull Drive Metairie LA 70002
Jackson Square
French Quarter New Orleans, LA.
New Orleans Department of Parks and Parkways
504/286-2100
June El's Reception and Conference Center
504-246-4142
10901 Chef Menteur Hwy New Orleans LA
Jefferson Orleans South
504-454-6105
2536 Edenborn Av. Metairie LA 70002
Kelsey's Restaurant
504-897-6722
3923 Magazine Street New Orleans LA 70115
Kenner Pavilion, Kenner City Park
38oo Loyola Dr.
Kenner, La.
City of Kenner
Lakewood Country Club
504-393-2610
4801 General De Gualle Dr. New Orleans LA 70131
Landmark Hotel
504-888-9500
2601 Severn Av. New Orleans LA 70002
Landry's Seafood House
Also on the Lake Front
504-558-0038
400 North Peters Street New Orleans LA 70130
LePavillion Hotel
504-581-3111
833 Poydras Street New Orleans LA 70112
Louis XVI Restaurant
504-581-7000
730 Bienville Street New Orleans LA
Maison Dupuy Hotel
504-586-8000
1001 Toulouse Street
New Orleans LA 70112
Hotel Maison de Ville
727 Rue Toulouse
New Orleans, LA 70130
T: 504.561.5858
Mardi Gras World
504-361-7821
233 Newton Street
New Orleans
LA
70114
Margaritaville Café
504-592-2565
1104 Decatur Street New Orleans LA 70116
Michaul's Cajun Restaurant
504-522-5517
840 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans
LA
Mid-City Lanes Rock 'N Bowl
504-482-3133
S Carrolton Avenue New Orleans LA 70119
Mike Andersons Seafood Restaurant
504-524-3884
215 Bourbon Street New Orleans LA 70131
Muses Bed and Breakfast 504/522-7976
1455 Magazine St. New Orleans, LA.
Monteleone Hotel 504-523-3341
214 Royal Street New Orleans LA 70131
Musee Conti Wax Museum
504-525-2605
917 Conti Street
New Orleans
LA
New Orleans Yacht Club
504-283-2581
403 North Raodway Street
New Orleans LA 70124
New Orleans Board of Trade Events Center
316 Board of Trade Place New Orleans, Louisiana 70130, (504) 915-0221
Omni Royal Crescent Hotel
504-527-0006
535 Gravier Street
New Orleans
LA
70130
Omni Royal Orleans Hotel
504-529-5333
621 Saint Louis Street New Orleans LA 70131
Ormond Country Club
504-466-8881
10 Villere Drive
Destrehan
LA
70047
Ormond Plantation
504-764-8544
8407 River Road
Destrehan
LA
70047
Partysist
504-488-4234
8020 Olive Street New Orleans LA
Pat O'Brien Private Parties
504-561-1200
624 Bourbon Street New Orleans LA 70130
Pirates Alley Cafe
622 Pirates Alley, New Orleans , La.
Place D'Armes Hotel
625 St. Anne St. New Orleans, La.
1-800-366-2743
Poche Plantation
225-562-7728
6554 La Hwy 44 Convent LA
Pontchatrain Center
504-465-9985
4545 Williams Blvd. Kenner LA 70065
Presidential Palace
504-467-3500
1800 Vintage Drive Kenner LA 70065
Radisson Hotel New Orleans
504-522-4500
1500 Canal Street New Orleans LA 70112
Ramada Hotel
504-566-1200
2203 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans LA
Red Fish Grill Banquet Sales
504-598-3474
240 Chartres Street New Orleans LA 70130
Rhythms
504-523-3800
227 Bourbon Street New Orleans LA 70131
Ridgeway Banquet Facility
504-833-2800
2431 Metairie Road New Orleans LA 70001
The Ritz Carlton New Orleans
504-524-1331
921 Canal Street New Orleans LA
Riverview Room
504-525-3000
Jackson Brewery New Orleans LA
Rose Garden of Jefferson
504-737-1300
5616 Citrus Blvd. New Orleans LA 70123
Rosy's Jazz Hall
504-896-7679
500 Valence Street New Orleans LA
Royal Sonesta Hotel
504-586-0300
300 Bourbon Street New Orleans LA 70130
Sclafani's Restaurant
504-241-4472
9900 Hayne Blvd. New Orleans LA 70127
Shalimar Indian Cuisine
504-523-0099
535 Wilkinson Street New Orleans LA
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel 504-595-5578
500 Canal Street New Orleans LA 70130
Smilies Plantation Room
504-733-3000
5725 Jefferson Highway New Orleans LA 70123
Southern Oaks Plantation
504-245-8221
7816 Hayne Blvd.
New Orleans LA 70126
Spanish Plaza Fountain
Canal St. at the River
St. Charles Restaurant & Catering
504-522-6600
333 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans LA 70130
Stonebridge Country Club
504-394-8896
1500 Stonebridge Drive Gretna LA 70056
Venusian Gardens (504) 943-7446
2601 Chartres Street New Orleans LA 70117
The Walnut Room 504-241-2561
New Orleans Lakefront Airport New Orleans LA
University Park Lions Home 504-466-9031
523 W Esplanade Avenue Kenner LA
W Hotel New Orleans 504-525-9444
333 Poydras Street New Orleans LA
Windsor Court Hotel 504-523-6000
300 Gravier Street New Orleans LA 70130
Woodland Plantation
1-800-231-1514
21997 HWY 23 Myrtle Grove LA 70083
New Orleans Fig Street Weddings
Jerry Kenneth Schwehm served as as Justice of the Peace in 1990 to 1994 in Slidell, La. and was ordained in 1989 as a Lay Minister after serving as Elder and Deacon in his church for many years. He has a BA and JD from Louisiana State University (1972) and an Honorary Doctor of Divinity from a local Bible Church in 1990. He has performed numerous wedding ceremonies and is available in the Greater New Orleans area to perform your personalized marriage ceremony. He will go to your location or at his office in Fig Street Studio, or a park in Slidell, LA.. He may be contacted at www.figstreet.com/weddings
Copyright © 2003 [Fig Street, LLC]. All rights reserved.
Jan 19
A Louisiana publication that states "our goal is to capture the essence of the people of Louisiana and celebrate our rich, diverse culture. We hope to enlighten our audience through our tales about the many exciting facets of life in Louisiana...." Interviewed me recently and came out with a nice article on Louisiana weddings. Here is an excerpt and link to the full story.
"Dr. Jerry Schwehm, a New Orleans native and oft-requested Justice of the Peace, states this having conducted 17 years worth of personalized wedding ceremonies in the Greater New Orleans area.
"Just like all the stories we grow up with, we all want to live "happily ever after." Every bride wants to begin married life with the best sendoff possible, and none are better than the traditions we grew up with," said Schwehm."
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