This story begins with artist Stephan Wanger challenging himself to double a Guinness World Record. It ends with an art critic's challenge to Wanger. Wanger is Louisiana's premier maker of Mardi Gras ...

Even if you’re craft-clueless, you’ll be able to create a meaningful memento at this Blue Ash bead shop. Being a parent is a constant exercise in humility. From toddler tantrums to tweenage ’tudes, ...

Mardi Gras parades are infamous for, among many things, the piles of unwanted plastic beads they leave in their wake. While many might be quick to dismiss the gaudy neckwear as fool’s gold, one man ...