Tablescapes, Mardi Gras on the Coast
We are relaxing at the beach house this weekend, Mardi Gras celebrations are in full swing! Friday night one of my friends was in a Mardi Gras parade in nearby Fairhope AL and the Orange Beach Mystics of Pleasure Mardi Gras parade was last night with more parades on Tuesday in both Gulf Shores and … Continue reading
Home Decor, February Home Tour
I’ve been busy transforming my house from winter snowmen to Valentine hearts and Mardi Gras Beads I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for winter to be over! I did leave a few snowy trees out on the mantel, they look pretty with my pink sparkle tree and silver wreath Pink and red floral … Continue reading
Holidays, February Holiday Ideas
The calendar pages of January are quickly flipping by and February is on the horizon… I love all holidays and love to decorate and celebrate! Valentine’s Day and Fat Tuesday, the last day of the Mardi Gras season are such fun, Let’s get in the mood to celebrate these holidays with some crafts, decorations and … Continue reading
Holidays, A Little Mardi Gras
As much as I love Valentine’s Day and decorations, this year I couldn’t wait to get them stashed away… I wanted brighter decor to chase the winter blues away! My Valentine’s Day on a Tray… Transformed to Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday~ Time to bring out the purple, gold and green! The heart is gone … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Mardi Gras Table and Easy King Cake
Come on in and join the Mardi Gras celebration We always celebrate when there’s an occasion! There’s also a festive wreath on the inside of the door~ Why have just one wreath when you can have more! The table is set with festive glasses and … Continue reading
Creations, Mardi Gras Mesh Wreath
I love Valentines Day and all the fun Valentine decor, but in the deep South February also means Mardi Gras! This year Fat Tuesday, the height of Mardi Gras celebrating, falls on February 25 a mere 10 days after Valentines Day… Time to hurry up and decorate! … Continue reading
Holidays, Carnival Season
The main focus for most of us in early January is putting away holiday decor, healthy eating, and getting a fresh start for the new year But in the South, January 6, or Twelfth Night, the Feast of the Ephiphany, marks the beginning of Carnival season, a time of masquerade balls, lavish parades, and … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, King Cake Crowns
Happy Fat Tuesday! For our celebration I made vanilla mini bundt cakes Don’t they look like little crowns? I had some help too! What makes these cakes so festive is the colorful batter Gel food coloring produces intense colors It is widely available in grocery, big box and craft stores I used a box cake … Continue reading
Party Panache, Bourbon Recipes for Mardi Gras!
It’s less than a week until Fat Tuesday! 🎭 Barbie Masks from DIY Barbie Blog here Make the most of your Mardi Gras celebrations with these recipes made with Bourbon! Maple Bourbon Bacon Jam Crostini with Pimiento Cheese & Praline Pecans … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Mardi Gras Time!
We had a lovely, laid back Valentine’s day at the beach, But February on the coast means Everything is covered in purple gold and green! Mardi Gras Madness, as the locals know Means bring out the decorations, put on a show! … Continue reading
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