Thursday, May 22, 2014

Beadazzled

This is one way to dress up a chain-link fence. Mardi Gras beads year-round! Spotted this as we were leaving Breaux Bridge, LA last weekend. This old house sits on the main drag around the corner from the antique district. I wouldn't do this to my home, but I think it's super cool!





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46 comments:

Buttons Thoughts said...

I agree it is super cool:) Hug B

Andy said...

Interesting, original and charming.

Optimistic Existentialist said...

Wow that definitely qualifies as the most unique fence accessory I've ever seen :) cool.

Roan said...

Yeah! Super cool. Now that's a ton of Mardi Gras beads!

Anonymous said...

Only in Louisiana. Oh what a setting for a story. I do love this.

TexWisGirl said...

wow! just wow! :) i love your clever title for this! i do appreciate their decorating, too!

Anonymous said...

And a longhorn skull over the doorway!

The beads would not look as good anywhere else other than Louisiana. :)

Visiting from Good Fences #9.

~Lindy

nookworm said...

Wonderful! Love it! Unique!

nookworm said...

Wonderful! Love it! Unique!

Anvilcloud said...

It's hard to imagine that it doesn't get vandalized.

Your camera and lens combo do wonders for you. I had thought you would be into a newer camera because of the clarity that you get, so good on ya for doing so well with an older model.

FAB said...

It's definitely different. Nice shooting Gail.

Author R. Mac Wheeler said...

dats alotta beads

Stephanie said...

By far my most favorite fence pictures! These are amazing, Gail :)

Have a wonderful long weekend. Hugs to you!

Ileana said...

Beautiful! :) I need beads for my work!

Irma said...

How wonderful to see, but you should get the idea.
Greetings Irma

Debbie said...

omgoodness, that's a lot of beads.....how does one get that many beeds??

such a cute house, i'll bet some really fun peeps live there!!

Debbie said...

and i LOVED the title, very clever!!

Karen said...

I love the old weathered house. The beads seem to look just right in front of this place.

Deanna said...

That's one way to celebrate all year long...how fun!!

Anonymous said...

Wow - how beautiful!

Amy Burzese said...

I wouldn't do it either, but this is wonderful and really gorgeous. I guess it speaks to the importance of being different, bold, and not worrying about what others think.

Suzan said...

GREAT beaded fence!! Put a big smile on my face!!
When we were in NO over spring break - soon after mardi gras- I was amazed at all the beads in the trees along St. Charles!! Assuming the beads fall out eventually - but really kinda neat!! Rather Unique!!

Rose said...

Oh, my! I think I will long remember this. I love it.

Helma said...

I would not do to my house, but I think it's great to see. You just have to stand up as to dress lol ...... this

Ela said...

Very original fence :)

barbara l. hale said...

I love that!! Fence jewelry. It makes a very cool texture.

Ida said...

Super spot. What a rainbow of color adorns that fence. I loved the shot with the house behind it.

Ruth Kelly said...

How fun to make a show piece of the fence! That poor house, though, sure does need a paint job.

LV said...

That is a lot of beads. Think of the the time it took to do this. Never saw anything like it. Most interesting.

Unknown said...

That looks so cool.. But I don't think I would do that to my fence either.

Hugs~

Beate said...

I wouldn't do it to my house either, but this is an awesome idea! I love the way it looks, it's fascinating and very unique :)

Willow said...

How cool is that for an interesting fence ~ indeed !

Shug said...

Very Interesting!! I actually think this is very NEAT. Wonder how they keep folks from taking their beads? Glad you posted this for me to see!!

I so enjoy seeing all the interesting things that your state has to offer..

Have a good evening...

Anonymous said...

One way to dress up a chain link fence. Very festive.

Brian King said...

I don't like the looks of chain link fences so this is pretty cool!

Anonymous said...

This is such a unique idea, and a great capture!

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

My favorite fence EVER! (Wouldn't do it myself either, but I absolutely love this.) Great catch! We stayed near Beaux Bridge for a couple of weeks one year.

hootnonny said...

Very interesting. The steer horn don't seem to go w/the theme!

orchid0324 said...

OMG; I've never seen anything like this☆☆☆ What an idea for fence, I DID enjoy seeing your pictures. Thank you very much for the morning eye feast♡♡♡

And thank you SO much for your sweet words for me, slowly getting better♡♡♡ I feel like to stay away from rice porridge awhile P;)

Sending you Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my dear friend Gail, xoxo Miyako*

DeniseinVA said...

It is super cool, love that fence and love these photos :)

Tina Fariss Barbour said...

Very pretty and sparkly! I'm like you--probably wouldn't do it on my fence, but I really like looking at it.

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

what a fun idea to dress up a fence

marilyn said...

What a creative idea and your photo is beautiful

Carola Bartz said...

This really is very cool - I like it!

EG CameraGirl said...

I definitely have never seen anything like this here! :)

Anonymous said...

That's awesome, I love the idea.