Crescent Dreams™

Crescent Dreams

This is not just Mardi Gras throw, they’re dream vessels, handmade from reclaimed burlap in the shape of a crescent. Inside each one is a handwritten dream for the future of New Orleans, written by a child or community member and tucked inside like a secret wish.

Each Crescent Dream includes a QR code linking the receiver to the story behind the throw. By catching one, they become a “Guardian of the Dream”, tasked with carrying it into the world. As long as the dream stays sealed inside, it’s believed it will come true.

Available as:

• Carnival Edition
  Parade-ready and sealed with care. Each includes a real, anonymous dream inside. No customization. Collectible and meaningful.
• Collaborative Series
  Partner-driven editions with dreams gathered from your school, organization, or community group. Custom inserts and co-branded tags available.
• Sensory-Friendly Editions
  Thoughtfully crafted with texture, weight, and calming elements in mind. Optional herbs like lavender (clearly labeled). Designed for sensory engagement and accessibility.
• Community Packs
  Bulk sets of 10+ ideal for classrooms, libraries, and neighborhood initiatives. Includes a guide to running your own dream collection.

Materials & Values:

• Made with burlap reclaimed from local coffee roasters.
• Handcrafted by local artists.
• Eco-conscious and small-batch production.
• Diverts waste from landfills through creative reuse.
• Designed with sustainability and storytelling in mind.

Ready to Order

Since each order is unique, we’d love to help you select the right option for your krewe, event, or shop. Click below to request pricing, availability, or to start your custom order.

Try-Me Coffee

For 100 years, Try-Me Coffee has been hand-roasting in the heart of the Bywater using a stunning collection of vintage roasters still in use today. They offer full pounds at fair prices, keeping local coffee accessible to the community.

We give their well-traveled burlap sacks a second life as part of Crescent Dreams, turning coffee history into parade art.

Try-Me Coffee : 1014 France St., New Orleans