Welcome to Mardi Gras 2011! If you thought that decorating
for Christmas was fun, you should see what it’s like here in
New Orleans for Mardi Gras!
Be transported on a horse-drawn carriage in Jackson Square...
Or take the cable car to join the fun!
Here’s a look inside a shop window in the French Quarter...
A close-up details all of the Mardi Gras goodness that abounds...
Happy Mardi Gras Everyone!
Oh, and one more thing--if you love black and white, just scroll down to the next post to see what I've got posted for you!
Linking this to Rednesday!
38 comments:
Oh Cindy Sweetie...
How beautiful everything looks. I can so see myself taking a horse drawn carriage ride. Oh what fun that would be.
I have always wanted the little baby out of a king cake, and never gotten one. Waahhhhh. Have you? Love the mardi gras beads as well, but have never had any of those either. I bet it is a lot of fun.
Keep taking pics, then I can say I too have been to Mari Gras.
I am having a CSN giveaway, pop over and sign up.
Have a glorious week sweetie. Many hugs and much love, Sherry
Love Mardi Gras!! Hubby and I went to New Orleans for the festivities while he was stationed in Biloxi, MS 24 years ago. We had a blast!
Thanks for the memories. :o)
Fondly,
Ann
@
The Tattered Tassel
What great photos, Cindy! I've never been to Mardi Gras before, I have heard that things get crazy down there! I love the bicycle, that is awesome! Thanks for sharing:)
I have photos of my parents in the parade on a float in clown costumes. My daddy was from NOLA. I really enjoyed this post. I spent a week there in the library searching out our genealogy and got to see the red cable cars. Maybe one day I will get to Mardi Gras.
Happy Mardi Gras, Cindy!!!
Hugs,
Sabre'
hello, Cindy
this time of year should be great. All the people so happy, everything is so colorful and the city is alive!
Thanks for the photos. A quick look for me on the Jackson Square with horse-drawn carriages.
sending greetings
Regina
Well Happy Mardi Gras my friend! I've had horse drawn carriage rides in New York City, NY and in Hot Springs, AR. Both rides were a lot of fun. Do you try to avoid all the crowds? I'm sure it's very busy there.
Hugs XX
Barbara
Looking forward to seeing more! We loved New Orleans!
Cindy~ grab the bike!!! I love it! have fun and be safe!
Smiles~
Cat
Oh how fun girl!
Watch you post box, I'm sending you a little bling!
Your the best,
Keep inspiring all things French
Merci
xox
~Cheers
Dore
PS. Wish I were there to deliver it in person.
What a fun post!! Made me long for the days when I could take a 4 hour drive over to your beautiful city! The colors are so perfect!
Blessings!
Ann
OH wow I love the decorations and colors! Thanks for reminding me of Shrove Tuesday coming up. We have a fund raiser for breast cancer at our pancake restaurant.
Happy Mardi Gras! (how many beads are you going to collect???)
The colors are amazing, of course, even without the decorations, New Orleans is a pretty awesome place!!
Happy Mardi Gras to you!
Don't do anything I wouldn't do *wink wink* ;P
Oh how wonderful Cindy, it's something I have never experienced, but looks amazing fun. I love decorating at Christmas and this would be another excuse for me. The bike is crazy but brilliant, it really grabbed my attention.
Have a great time.
luv and hugs {brenda} xoxoxo
Some day I plan on getting to Mardi Gras for sure. I hope you have just a fabulous time. hugs.
I've been to New Orleans but never for Mardi Gras. Love the colors and that decorated bike is so cute.
Hi Cindy,
I've never been to Mardi Gras, but I bet it's lots of fun. I'd love to have that bike!
hugs
Sissie
Love the bike!
Hi Cindy. Thanks for the Mardi Gras post...oh how I miss N'Awlins! I saw your post on my blog. I lived on Maureen Lane and my best friend lived in Lexington....on Bradbury. I think I'll visit my niece for Mardi Gras. She lives in Chalmette.
We met thru OWOH but I feel that I've met a Parish blogging friend! Have a wonderful day!
Hey Cindy, I love Mardi Gras, I love that bicycle! My husband and I will be celebrating our 17th wedding anniversary this Sat. the 19th, we spent our honeymoon in New Orleans and had the best time!!! xo ♥
I love how nothing is allowed to escape the fun!
What a hoot! cya next week.
Joyce Meyer
Thanks for sharing all of those lovely pictures with us Cindy!! I've always wanted to go to New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras! It looks totally different than how we celebrate over here. BTW, did you know that I'm actually selling Halloween costumes (for carnival)? We'll be celebrating in a couple of weeks from now, LOL!
Hello Dear Cindy!
Mardi Gras Looks like it would be so much Fun! New Orleans looks to be a Fun Adventure! Thank You for Sharing!
I am sorry I have fallen behind on getting Back to you. My Youngest Katelyn has been sick and Sporting a significant Fever. She is feeling a bit Better today. Relief!
Thank you so Much for your Visits and Support! I still can't believe That my piece will be Published!You are so Appreciated by me Cindy!
Happy Wednesday!
Hugs
Jill
One of the things on my bucket list is to visit New Orleans during Mardi Gras...oh what fun! Love this post!
~Trisha
Looks beautiful. Have a wonderful day and I just wanted to let you know, I am still posting at agypsyangel.blogspot.com too. Hugs, Kim
Mardi Gras already !!!!! Love the photos. Looks like a lot of fun.
I've never ever been to New Orleans, but I can only imagine what it's like during Mardi Gras! I especially like the shot of that bicycle covered in beads!
Happy REDnesday!
Carol
I love the photo of the bike!!
xoE
Oh, and I LOVE your blog banner and also just checked out your etsy shop and I see that it is a wonderful and very dangerous place for me!
xoE
Hi Cindy!
I love the Mardi Gras Wreath. I'll take a slice of King Cake, please.
Sounds and looks like such fun, Cindy! Thanks for sharing with us!
XO,
Jo
Hi Cindy!!!
You are so sweet to stop by....thanks!!!
Enjoy your evening!!!! I know I know you are probably busy creating something wonderful!!!
Suzann ~xoxox~
One of my very favorite places to visit, Cindy. I didn't know that is where you lived. We bought the most wonderful painting there that hangs over our fireplace, an angel that is done in a sort of broad impressionistic style.
Love the post and the music...so fun!
Hugs,
Suz
I have never been to the Mardi Gras, only seen pictures and tv, but my word, what a riot of colour! Must be a pretty awesome experience.
I have never been to the Mardi Gras. But your pics look very cool & colorful !
Blessings,
~Myrna
treasures said...
Hi Cindy, Thanks for sharing the beautiful decorations of Mardi Gras.
Have a great weekend!
~ Julie
Greetings from the Philippines! Just found your blog and I love it! So many luscious projects! You are so amazingly creative and prolific! Patsy from
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