Website Makeover — 2026
Mardi Gras Graphics
Andrea Mistretta
Bringing 40 years of iconic Mardi Gras art into the modern age
Before & After
Andrea's original website hadn't been updated in almost 20 years. It looked dated, was nearly impossible to use on a phone, and had no way for customers to buy posters online. The new site is a complete transformation — a modern online store that showcases her art beautifully and makes buying a poster as easy as a few clicks.
The Challenge
The website was nearly 20 years old and looked it — cluttered layout, tiny text, and outdated graphics
It barely worked on phones, which is how most people browse today
There was no way to buy posters online — customers had to call or email to place orders
The site was slow to load and difficult to navigate
Andrea couldn't update the site herself — every change required a developer
The site was just a poster gallery — there was nothing about Andrea's story, her 40-year career, or why her art matters
From Conversation to Creation
We started by listening. We spent time with Andrea understanding her story, her customers, and what she needed the site to do. From there we sketched out a plan, shared it with her for feedback, and refined it together — back and forth until every page felt right. The result is a site that's built around how Andrea actually works, not just how it looks.
Built a beautiful online store where customers can browse all of Andrea's posters by year, theme, or collection
Added easy checkout so customers can pay with a credit card or PayPal — no more phone orders
Made the site work perfectly on phones, tablets, and computers
Designed everything around the art — clean layouts that let the posters shine
Set up a simple way for Andrea to add new posters and update prices herself
Made the site fast and secure with modern hosting
Created brand new pages the old site never had — telling Andrea's story, showcasing her studio, highlighting press coverage, and sharing her charitable work
The Design Details
Every color, typeface, and custom element was chosen to capture the spirit of Mardi Gras.
Color Palette
Mardi Gras Gold
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Mardi Gras Purple
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Emerald Green
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Deep Purple-Black
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Pure Black
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Typography
Headings
Playfair Display
Mardi Gras Graphics
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Display & Titles
Cinzel
The Queen of Mardi Gras Posters
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Decorative Accent
Great Vibes
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Body Text
Inter
Over 40 years of iconic Mardi Gras poster art, available to own.
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Custom Elements
Custom Fleur-de-Lis
Hand-drawn, playful take on the classic
Mardi Gras Beads
Animated festive accents
Fleur Divider
Elegant section breaks
Floating Confetti
Parade-inspired motion
The New Site
A closer look at the finished product.
Homepage
Poster Shop
Product Page
Contact Page
More Than Just a Store
The old site had one job: show posters. The new site tells Andrea’s story, builds trust with visitors, and gives people reasons to come back.
Meet the Artist
For 40 years, Andrea Mistretta has been creating the posters that define Mardi Gras. But the old site never told her story. Now visitors can learn about the woman behind the art — and people buy from people they know and trust.
Builds trust and personal connection
140 Years of Tradition
Andrea's work is part of a tradition that stretches back to the 1800s. This page tells that story with a visual timeline that puts her art in context. It's the kind of content people share, link to, and come back to.
Attracts visitors from search engines
Inside the Studio
A behind-the-scenes look at where the magic happens — with video, a photo gallery, and a walkthrough of Andrea's creative process. It gives fans a reason to stay longer and connect deeper.
Keeps visitors engaged longer
Giving Back
Andrea's charitable work is a huge part of who she is. Now it has a home on the site, showing visitors that buying a poster supports someone who gives back to her community.
Shows character and builds loyalty
In the News
Decades of press coverage, TV appearances, and features — all in one place. When visitors see that Andrea has been covered by major outlets, it builds instant credibility.
Establishes authority and credibility
They thoughtfully shared their cutting-edge knowledge while helping design and build my website for today and tomorrow. Importantly, they balanced the "artificial" aspects of technology with very real intuition and kindness. They created a website building experience that I began using immediately.
Andrea Mistretta
The Queen of Mardi Gras Posters
The Results
The old site scored in the 60s on Google's performance tests — slow, hard to find, and impossible to use on a phone. The new site? Near-perfect marks across the board. Lightning-fast load times, flawless SEO, and built to be accessible to everyone.
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