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Wednesday, February 3, 2010

WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN-THEY LEAVE BEHIND A BIG MESS!

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I’m posting a wild and crazy Mardi Gras table for Tablescape Thursday, hosted by Susan at Between Naps on the Porch.






I’m really not sure I should even link to Tablescape Thursday, because just throwing things around on a table may not qualify as a tablescape! I don't think a dinner table should look like the streets of "Nawlins" after the Mardi Gras parade!



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Salad plates: Belonged to my grandparents, so that’s my grandfather’s monogram on them.
Dinner Plates: Our wedding selection, Lenox Moonspun.
Flatware: Belonged to my mother. (Note: I did put the flatware on the chargers, rather than on the table – I’m just not sure how healthy it would be to ingest glitter.)
Silver chargers: Tuesday Morning last year; Gold chargers: Too long ago to remember.
Napkin: I think they were from Wal Mart years ago; Napkin rings: Pier One last year.
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Stemware: Recent sale at Pier One
Miniature Chandelier: This was one of the bargains that Kathysue at Good Life of Design posted about. She’s always posting these great cyber bargains, and causing me to spend money. (But since they are always bargains, I love it!)
Baby: I don’t want everyone to be digging through the King Cake to find the “good luck baby”, so I put one on each plate.
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mask mos final
Even the wine bucket came to the party wearing a Mardi Gras mask. See the cute wine bottle light that I won from Mid Atlantic Martha when she had a give-away. Even it got some Mardi Gras beads for the party.
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The masks, beads, and parasol are souvenirs we’ve brought home from Nawlins over the years.
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Now I have a big mess to clean up! Be sure you go see all of the tablescape links at Between Naps on the Porch. Thanks for stopping by. Don’t you want to stay and help me clean up this mess? laurie

46 comments:

GardenOfDaisies said...

So much fun!! Laurie, I want you to come and decorate for me next time I have a party.

cherry said...

Very pretty..would love to go to Mardi Gras someday!

cherry said...

Very pretty..would love to go to Mardi Gras someday!

cherry said...

Very pretty..would love to go to Mardi Gras someday!

Karena said...

Beautiful site, very nice images. I look forward to reading more of your posts. Karena

Kristens Creations said...

Hi Laurie, I love it! How fun!! I love your comment about the glitter...hehehe! you are too funny!! Kristen

xinex said...

Hi Laurie, your table is so festive and so much fun. It does look like Bourbon St, somehow, lol....Christine

Lori @ Dining Delight said...

Perfect for Mardi Gras! How colourful and exciting your 'scape is! Love the mask and the centerpiece!

DD

Jewel Sauls said...

I love your Mardi Gras table - messy but fun! I laughed when you said you didn't want everyone to ingest glitter!!!!! That is a great idea for a centerpiece and I love the mini chandelier. Great job as always! :D Jewel

Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...

Laurie, this table is a blast! What a fun table, and I bet a fun party! Love your centerpiece and I will be linking my table and other pics to your party! Can't wait, should be fun! Hugs, Cindy

Beansieleigh said...

LOVE your table, Laurie!! Fun! Fun! Fun!.. First I've ever heard of a "good luck baby" in a cake?? Is this a tradition of some sort?.. Love your wine bottle light from Mid Atlantic Martha, and that parasol centerpiece too! ~tina

Mid-Atlantic Martha said...

Who would not have fun at this table? It's just delightful----as always! I love what you've done with the bottle too and what a great parasol! Well, I had so much fun...I love to stay and help clean up with you.

Grandma Yellow Hair said...

Wow how did you think of this. Wonderful mess you got here..lol
Glad you took the time to share it with us I myself think it is great
Maggie

LillyB said...

I love your table sister!! Let's party!!!

Lynda said...

Originally from Louisiana, I can appreciate a good Mardi Gras party!
Love your table! Now I want a nice piece of King Cake for dessert!

Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria said...

Oh how fun Laurie...I ♥ it girl...Go Saints..I know Len will be sitting there all day on Sunday watching the Stupid bowl or maybe I'll just decorate him ha ha!! Love ya sis...Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

Laurie, this is just the most fun table ever. I can't believe you have all this stuff. I love how you can pull together any theme. This is just the cutest. Hugs, Marty

black eyed susans kitchen said...

The masks are fantastic and the theme of the table is such fun! Love the heirloom dishes, they mix beautifully with the others. This is such a festive table.
Susan

Glenda/MidSouth said...

What a fun table setting. You know you will be finding glitter around the house for the next year. :)

Anonymous said...

Laurie, Honey Pumpkin! This is wonderful! You are amazing, did you know that? I love your Mardi Gras table and it looks just the way it should! I'm just awestruck with all the pretties you have! You have absolutely everything! I wanna come over!!! :)
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Sarah said...

Laurie, what a fun table! I especially like the monogramed plates that belonged to your grandfather. Love all the masks and the festive look of this table. You always make dining at your home so much fun!!!

Marigene said...

I ♥ your Mardi Gras table...it is just so happy!

squawmama said...

Laurie.... GREAT tablescape I loved it! And finally I have escaped the snows of Arkansas... We are down in Waco Texas now … it is still cool and rainy BUT no snow! Have a super day my friend...
(((HUGS)))
Donna

santamaker said...

Makes me wanna partey like it's 1999!
Love it! I just got an order to make a Mardi Gras father christmas! Can you imagine!?
This is so pretty and festive. You did great!

Kathysue said...

How Fun!! it always is at Laurie's place. It does not look like a mess at all. I immediately was drawn to the plates with the monogram, you know me and monograms, then to find out they are family heirlooms, that made them even better in my eyes. Love the mini chandelier, looks perfect, I just knew you would do something fun with that. Thank you so much for the shout out!! I really appreciate it,hugs Kathysue

Scooterblu's Whimsy~Rhonda said...

Very fun and festive tablescape! Love the use of the parasol! :) ~hugs, Rhonda

Kathleen said...

Well pass me the po'boys and beignets! Woo hoo iis is Fat Tuesday already??
Great table Laurie!
Now you know I have to go find those mini chandy's!

Americana Lady said...

How whimsical and fun! I would love to have dinner at this table. Joan @Americana By Candlelight

Merri Cvetan said...

I love New Orleans and everything associated with the city, so this table is fabulous. The best thing about knowing the rules is breaking them (flatware on the charger)!

Debby@Just Breathe said...

Very festive and pretty.

Kat said...

Laurie, I LOVE this! It's all absolutely perfect and festive. Everything just works so well, the colors, the glitter and that stemware is the perfect choice! I would be glad to help you clean up if only to get some tablescape pointers from you! Hugs, Kathy

The Muse said...

sometimes sheer abandonment can create beauty untold...
i love it!

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

Yay! Go SAINTS!! I love your Mardi Gra tablescape! I lobe New Orleans! Last year I made a king cake..it was so good!

The Stylish House said...

Laurie,
That cute parasol is perfect for the centerpiece!
I'm celebrating my first blogiversary, please stop by if you get the chance.
Cathy

Anonymous said...

Hello, Eve..I had to check out the Mardi Gras table..i couldn't wait to find out where you got the parasol..
thanks for all the good ideas..now clean up and get ready for your Valentines Party..mine is Thursday here at the house..wish you could come..

Lynette said...

You know Laurie that is the way they used to "count" how many people attended Mardi Gras - by how much trash was left over from the parades? I'm sure there is a new way now, but when I was little that is the way city did it!

Your table looks so great! An awesome tribute to a wonderful tradition!

We are having a Super Bowl Party in our new house Sunday and my dad sent us some beads and t-shirts and mom ordered a King Cake from Gambino's in NOLA - cannot wait for that baby to get here!

If you get a minute, hop over to my blog - I'm doing a little experiment - it won't take long and ii should be fun!

Happy Friday -

The Muse said...

bringing you warm wishes, ms Laurie...and wishing you good luck when you join the giveaway for the Fleur de lis Chair...!
Hope you have fun and a wonderful weekend!

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Sara's Sweet Surprise said...

Laurie~this table shouts out"lets Party!" It's so festive. No worries about the glitter...think of it as some added fiber to your diet, lol. I especially like the frosted stemmed glasses and the feathered masks. I may have to check Pier One for frosted glasses.
We're having a (small) Super Bowl party. I'm not really a sports fan, but hubby is excited about the whole thing. I'm in charge of the food. Which is going to be a Mexican food menu of carne asada, frijoles with all the trimmings. A few store bought desserts from the bakery should top off the meal and their stomachs.

Sweet wishes,
Sara

Nanna said...

what a fun & festive table, the cleanup will be worth it LOL

Helen

Sue said...

Great job, Laurie, you are a great photographer. Just love your pics.greta tablescape !
Have a great week end.
Sue

GratefulPrayerThankfulHeart said...

Hello! First time visiting your place here and boy did I have a good time! I have scrolled up and down and up and down as you have so much to see! Such a bright and cheerful blog authored by an obviously very sweet and friendly lady! Nice meeting you!

Kindly, ldh

Unknown said...

This is fantastic. Honestly, I don't know which table setting I adore more. Each time I see a new one of yours I think this is the very BEST. You know I was looking in Somerset Studio magazine and in the back they have a list of submissions. One of them is to create a party theme. Between your photography, your writing and your gift for setting a magnificent table, you should have a peek and submit something.
Karen

Myrna said...

You really know how to throw a party! Looks SO fun!! ;-)
Thanks for popping by..don'tcha just LOVE thrifted treasures?!
Hugs!
Myrna

SmilingSally said...

A big congratulations on the Super Win.

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