Mardi Gras Table 2012

Here in the Mid-Atlantic state of Virginia Mardi Gras is ....well.....pretty non-existant.



In fact, I didn't even know what it was until I was an adult. But I won't let a little detail like that keep me from a tabletop party! Welcome to my Mardi Gras 2012 table....



....full of beads, masks and feathers.....



....and a blending of purple, green and gold.



I also added in some black and white. The black iron treble clef flatware seems to carry on the look of fun and whimsey.



Shiny beads add some glitter to go along with.....



....some glitzy sequined masks.



Throw in a Fleur de'lis.....



.....and I think we've got ourselves a P-A-R-T-Y!



So pull up a chair....



.....and grab a mask....


....I do believe that purple is your color!



Let's take a look at the dishes.... starting with a white bowl......



.....we have a black and white napkin.....



......along with a black and white salad plate....


.....over a black dinner plate.....



.....over a gold trimmed glass charger.



You can hardly tell....



.....that these glasses are amethyst.



Just a few....



.....closer looks.....



.....at our festive table.....


....as the sun begins....



....to fall lower in the afternoon sky....



......casting long shadows on the table.....until.....



.....it's time to light the tealights.....




....and let the good times roll! Gumbo anyone?


See ya!

I'm joining in on the tabletop fun at "Between Naps on the Porch" this week.