Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Laissez le bon temps rouler!!!



I have lived less than 4 hours from New Orleans for more than 35 years so it is no surprise that I really love Mardi Gras!!

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We like to celebrate the whole weekend before Fat Tuesday.  Chef Gar cooks up all the traditional New Orleans dishes like andouille and duck gumbo, red beans and rice, crusty French bread, and one of my favorites, Manale’s BBQ shrimp!! So good!

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It is not a problem to find brightly colored beads and masks for table décor.

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Alex was our guest of honor which is only appropriate since I found him at the New Orleans Museum of Art “The Treasures of Alexander the Great” Exhibit back in the 1980’s.  He now makes his home in our wine room.

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By candlelight....

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Let the Good Times Roll Y'all!!

Resources:
White Linen Tablecloth: Pottery Barn
Napkins: Restaurant Style: Old Time Pottery
Napkin Rings: Mardi Gras Beads from Dollar Tree
Yellow and Purple Plates: Have had forever...don't remember
Silverware:  1881 Rogers Stainless by Oneida
Wine Glasses: Dollar Tree
Water Goblets: Gift 
I'll be posting at:
 Tablescape Thursday
Tabletop Tuesday
Wow Us Wednesday
Centerpiece Wednesday
Seasonal Sunday

4 comments:

  1. What a fun and colorful tablescape! Wish we did more with Mardi Gras but here in deep south Texas it's just barely mentioned. It's all about pancakes and Lent. Hmmm.... think I'm missing out. Next year!
    Karen
    Ladybug Creek

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  2. Waht a fun table and the food sounds great even if I'm not sure what it is! I used those same beads this week and tried to make napkin rings from them but never thought to tie them on. Great idea!

    Robin
    Robin Flies South

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  3. Oh how fun. Love your tablescapes and the masks and accessories are unreal. Love it all. Thanks tons for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  4. So fun! It's wonderful to have you be a part of Seasonal Sundays!

    - The Tablescaper

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