Mardi Gras 2012
Mardi Gras prep has begun!
The annual Mardi Gras Masquerade is only two weeks away! House decorating has begun, and my costume is underway with brocade corset and teal and purple glitter satin…can you guess what it will be?
Mardi Gras party prep progress
Hooray! My Mardi Gras costume is completely done a whole week before the party! I thought my previous photo already gave it away by accessories let alone all the triangles, but I’ll keep it a surprise for now. It did … Continue reading
Mardi Gras Dainty Doubloon Cookies!
Voila! Dainty Doubloons for Mardi Gras! Doubloons are the coins thrown to the crowds along with beads during the Mardi Gras parades. I have a few authentic ones from New Orleans, plus fake plastic party store versions, so just last … Continue reading
Mardi Gras Masquerade this weekend!
This will be the last update before the party on Saturday! I feel a bit behind schedule since I was hoping to be farther along with my edible mask decorating by now, plus since I have another round of houseguests … Continue reading
Mardi Gras 2012
Another Mardi Gras Masquerade is over, this year with 27 people including 6 kids letting the good times roll! This makes 10 Mardi Gras parties over more than a decade, so I’ll be taking a break for awhile in hopes … Continue reading
Festive Fancy Jolly Jester
I had planned on 2012 as my last Mardi Gras party for a while, so I finally made the costume I had whirling around in my head for a decade: a Festive Fancy Jolly Jester, very elegant using gorgeous brocades, … Continue reading
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