Tablescapes, Mardi Gras Madness!

Posted by the Painted Apron on February 5, 2017 · 25 Comments 

  Mardi Gras compared to a party  🍾     Is like comparing a hurricane  💨🌪 💨     to a little rain  ☔️     It’s full out wild  🦁     and a lot of crazy   🤡     After the party, things might be hazy  🍹     Don a mask   … Continue reading →

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Holidays, Mardi Gras Round-up

Posted by the Painted Apron on January 8, 2016 · 17 Comments 

Spring holidays for 2016 are all piled up this year, with Fat Tuesday, February 9, so close to Valentine’s Day…  just a mere month away!     Mobile, Alabama is one of the first American cities to celebrate Mardi Gras, so it is serious business on the Alabama Gulf Coast.   You can read more … Continue reading →

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Take-out Tuesday, Cheddar & Chive Hushpuppies for Fat Tuesday

Posted by the Painted Apron on February 17, 2015 · 20 Comments 

Happy Fat Tuesday! Mardi Gras, literally translated, is French for Fat Tuesday.  It is also the term commonly used to refer to the balls, parties and parades during entire season of Carnival, the time between Ephiphany and Lent.  Fat Tuesday is the last day before Lent, approximately six weeks before Easter Sunday observed by Catholics … Continue reading →

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Tablescapes, Bourbon Street!

Posted by the Painted Apron on February 8, 2015 · 25 Comments 

If you are lucky enough to live on or visit the Gulf Coast in January and February you will find Mardi Gras in full swing and the “Good Times Rolling” The street lamps are festive and the stores are full of anything you might need, an umbrella, a jester a wig or a hat You … Continue reading →

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