LIVING OUT LOUD IN THE CRESCENT CITY
MEET KARI LEE:
I am truly blessed to not only reside in New Orleans but to LIVE it as well. A love of the city's music drew me in and a devotion to its culture has kept me here. Every Mardi Gras Day, I have been honored to walk alongside a masking Indian Big Chief, elder and culture bearer as one of his Baby Dolls. All those beautiful, decorated umbrellas caught my eye. And as they say, 'the rest is history . . . "
FAVORITE THINGS:
~Mardi Gras Indians ~Baby Dolls of New Orleans ~brass bands ~second lines ~bbq shrimp ~charbroiled oysters ~catfish almondine ~seafood gumbo ~spinach artichoke casserole ~Pimm's cup ~Daiquiri ~snoballs ~Morning Call iced coffee ~mandarin iced tea ~sweet potato pie ~black & gold ~magnolias ~night blooming jasmine
OBSESSED WITH:
~COLORS: jewel tones (sapphire blue, ruby red, amethyst purple, citrine yellow, emerald green), neons, and pastels
~FABRICS: satins, sequins, sequin lace, holographic, and animal prints
~TEXTURES: sequins, tulle, feathers, and glitter . . . lots of glitter!
FAVORITE PHRASES:
"Hey! How’s ya mama an’ them?”
“Makin’ Groceries . . . "
