Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Laissez les Bons Temps Rouler

Let the good times roll...

 
because it's Mardi Gras!




Time to break out the beads, blow up the balloons, and blast the jazz and blues!






You know how Jess and I love to get festive for the holidays!

 

And since we visited New Orleans in 2011, we can't let a Mardi Gras go by without celebrating... Southern-style!


We made some Cajun inspired treats--jambalaya and mini-muffulettas--which we washed down with a couple of glasses of ice-cold sweet tea.


And how can you celebrate Mardi Gras without traditional King Cake? Well, you simply can't! My dear friend Teah got the piece with the baby this time around, which means she'll be bringing this scrumptious dessert to the party next year.


We even put on a little holiday makeup to mark the occasion!




Of course we look for any reason to celebrate life with family and friends!



And we wish YOU, our fabulous friends, a rolling good time on this Fat Tuesday! 



It's Mardi Gras!


~ Nel & Jess ~     
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32 comments:

  1. SusieMarch 4, 2014 at 6:14 AM

    First of all, you are just beautiful girls. This is a pretty post. So many cute things to see. I just heard that cake story this year. Glad you had so much fun, xoxo,Susie

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  2. JapolinaMarch 4, 2014 at 6:35 AM

    The only place that I'd rather be today would be at Mardi Gras. I love New Orleans. Great Post

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  3. ~Lavender Dreamer~March 4, 2014 at 6:39 AM

    What beautiful masks...and lovely photos! Have FUN!!!

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  4. TeresaMarch 4, 2014 at 6:42 AM

    I wish all of you that Joie de Vivre is a constant in your Life, on this day and always.
    Have Fun!
    T

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  5. Tulla and CatieMarch 4, 2014 at 6:49 AM

    How pretty you girls are!!! And you are really right, festivals should be celebrated! Your party looks nice!
    Barbara

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  6. Purple FlowersMarch 4, 2014 at 6:57 AM

    Joie de Vivre is the way I like to live. What a great looking party! Happy Mardi Gras to you both!!!

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  7. CinziaMarch 4, 2014 at 9:41 AM

    It's a very nice day!!! Very very beautiful photos!
    Cinzia

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  8. Creations by Marie Antoinette and Edie MarieMarch 4, 2014 at 10:31 AM

    Well Ladies...I came to the right place then!!! For I am celebrating Mardi Gras too!!! Your post is just lovely and since I can't go to Mardi Gras today. Crappy weather!!! We will just have to eat drink and be merry at home.So pop on by for a drink or two...and I might add you two ladies look mighty pretty in your Mask.
    XXOO Marie Antoinette

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  9. TARYTERREMarch 4, 2014 at 10:38 AM

    HAPPY Mardi Gras. ENJOY! I'm celebrating too.

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  10. Barbara Lilian in FranceMarch 4, 2014 at 11:21 AM

    Looks like a great Mardi Gras party. Wish I was nearer, I'd pop in. What beautiful girls you are, with or without those fabulous masks, & love the glitzy eye make up. Being English we celebrate this day 'Shrove Tuesday' with pancakes. I was in New Orleans with my husband many years ago, visiting my brother who took us to 'The Bacchus Ball' for Mardi Gras, I'll always remember the Texans wearing their fabulous Stetsons, dancing on the tables, hooping & hollering. A wonderful memory. Enjoy your party.

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  11. NelyMarch 4, 2014 at 12:10 PM

    Great Mardi Gras party,your post is so,so lovely,and you are just beautiful girls.
    Many hugs
    Nely

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  12. Antee GurungMarch 4, 2014 at 1:33 PM

    wow wat a festive post dear!!! hope u are having a wonderful time!!! loads of best wishes
    Btw do check out my new post
    stay in touch
    xoxo

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  13. MerlesworldMarch 4, 2014 at 1:45 PM

    Bright and pretty with yummy things to eat.
    Merle..........

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  14. NanaDianaMarch 4, 2014 at 1:52 PM

    Oh- You girls are just beautiful...inside and out. I know you must make your Mom SO PROUD of you- for all the good reasons!

    What a fun post. Mardi Gras is really such fun. NO ONE here celebrates it in ANY way! Is that sad, or what? xo Diana

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  15. Creations by Marie Antoinette and Edie MarieMarch 4, 2014 at 2:08 PM

    LOVE your Mardi Gras post!! Your party looks so fun and fabulous!

    Marie introduced me to Mardi Gras tradition several years ago and I always love celebrating it with her even though there's many miles between us. You girls look gorgeous in those divine masks.

    Let the good times roll!

    Blessings & hugs, Edie Marie

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  16. Red Rose AlleyMarch 4, 2014 at 3:18 PM

    You girls look silly and fabulous in your masks, and I want some of that King Cake! Maybe you can make me one for my birthday.

    ~mom

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  17. Riitta SinikkaMarch 4, 2014 at 10:50 PM

    ♥ oo, love this!:)♥ xxx Riitta

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  18. Castles Crowns and CottagesMarch 5, 2014 at 3:17 AM

    Good morning girls!

    Enjoy!

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  19. Optimistic ExistentialistMarch 5, 2014 at 6:02 AM

    You had me at King Cake :)

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  20. LynneMarch 5, 2014 at 7:15 AM

    I'm "rolling" in a bit late!
    I missed out on the King Cake and the festivities this year, until I arrived here!
    Now, it can be Lent!
    withLove!

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  21. Attic ClutterMarch 5, 2014 at 8:44 AM

    oh how fun !!!
    such a great time for you all!!!
    Have fun Sheri(:)
    hugs,,patty

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  22. UnknownMarch 5, 2014 at 12:53 PM

    Fun Party and gorgeous girls!

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  23. Jemma@athomewithjemmaMarch 5, 2014 at 1:24 PM

    Nel and Jess what darling young ladies you are! Beautiful and full of fun and life-I love how you celebrated yesterday-everything is so colorful and festive-you all know how to throw are great party!
    Hugs,
    Jemma

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  24. Susie SwansonMarch 5, 2014 at 4:37 PM

    Let me say first ya'll are so lovely and the festivities as well. I'm so happy you enjoyed it. Hugs and love, xo

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  25. ImogenMarch 6, 2014 at 3:17 AM

    I adore the way you celebrate holidays and decorate. It inspires me and makes me smile. This is beautiful.

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  26. Beauty FollowerMarch 6, 2014 at 4:41 AM

    Laissez them then lol :)
    NIce decor & delicious appetizers!

    http://beautyfollower.blogspot.gr

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  27. Sola ScripturaMarch 6, 2014 at 11:41 AM

    Your photos are so colourful! Thanks for sharing :)

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  28. Tram D.March 6, 2014 at 1:55 PM

    Thank you that you liked my blog ^^

    I really liked the eye makeup, so beautiful!

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  29. Cottage and BroomeMarch 6, 2014 at 2:56 PM

    Love all the Mardi Gras beads so bight an colorful. Looks like it was a great celebrations! Loved the eye make up too but was a little jealous of those wrinkle free eyes!!!! Laura

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  30. miss bMarch 7, 2014 at 1:04 AM

    You both look fabulous and this looks such a fun and colourful party in true Mardi Gras style. I hadn't heard about this King Cake tradition before but it's similar to the French one eaten at Epiphany on the 6th January.

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  31. BarbaraMarch 7, 2014 at 2:11 AM

    Such a happy post! Your photos are marvelous and getting us all in the mood to celebrate. The mask cookies are especially unusual...love them!

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  32. AnonymousMarch 7, 2014 at 7:08 AM

    I love it all...the colors, the decoration, the food, and those masks, oh my, they are out of this world.
    Enjoy every moment of life indeed.
    xoxo's

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