Half of the stock consists of pre-made designs by Howarth and other local designers, while the other half offers a dizzying array of beads, charms, chains, and clasps for creating DIY jewelry.

when paraders throw tons of beads and other plastic trinkets to crowds that may add up to more than a million people. During the 2024 Mardi Gras season, more than 11,000 pounds of recyclable ...