This morning, I was working on visiting those of you who have left me sweet comments recently. On my hop over to Kathy Johnson's "Catching Happiness: "Throw Me Something Mister!"", I was reading her fascinating facts about Mardi Gras, which began today. In America, Mardi Gras is synonymous with New Orleans, a place that I have only been to once and really want to go to again.
Back when I was doing tablescapes right and left, I made one for Mari Gras. Here is my version of a Mardi Gras Tablescape, using what I had on hand:
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| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
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| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
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| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
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| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
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| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
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| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
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| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
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| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
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| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
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We bought these Jimmy Buffett hats in Las Vegas
a couple of years ago.
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| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
I haven't been to Mardi Gras, but I was in New Orleans a decade ago. That is where I got this little jester magnet.
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| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
You probably recognize Emily and the other things. I don't have a limitless supply, so I reuse things from time to time.
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| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
Here is a close up of the other Jimmy Buffett hat and
those one of those peacocks from the thrift store.
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| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
Do you like the shadows?
The beauty of shadows is that they add another dimension.
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I liked the soft lighting on this shot.
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| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
Here is the front view with a huge shadow.
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Well, the rest are repeats with different angles and lighting.
I sure hope that you enjoy them!
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| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
The quilt and the peacocks were my inspiration pieces for this tablescape. The lamp was my Grandma T.'s
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| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
Oh, the quilt. My Dad's Grandma J. made
it for my Grandma and Grandpa J. for their wedding gift around 75 years
ago. They were all living in Arkansas then.
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| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
More beads!
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| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
The china is "Sylvia". by Noritake.
The silverware is "Louisiana", by Oneida.
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Those good old fake peppers that seem to
bring folks comfort and joy!
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| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
Some old favorites.
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| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
Well that's it for today. I hope that
you enjoyed the photos. I have a second set that I will post for Shadow
Shot Sunday showing this tablescape by candlelight.
I am submitting this post to Susan's
Between Naps on the Porch's Tabletop Thursday. For many beautiful table
settings, please click here to go see more, when Thursday gets here: Tablescape Thursday.
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Please scroll down or "click here" to go see the
other tablescape that I made yesterday. Thank you!
I'd sure love to get to a Mardi Gras--or better yet, Carnival in Rio. My hometown had a really fun Mardi Gras when i was growing up (Moscow, Id) but I think it is smaller now than it used to be.
ReplyDeleteLove your table and fun accessories. I think my favorite pic is the one with the beads really close in the foreground and the table behind it--love the layered look.
It's called 'Carnival' here and of course, with the South American influence there are lots of costumes and parades. I like your tin and the peacock feathers!
ReplyDeleteVery festive--you need to go back to New Orleans and get yourself one of the beautiful Mardi Gras masks to go with your tablescape!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing spread. Shades of New Orleans. Love those Buffett hats. I'm a big fan.
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