Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Mardi Gras Table Setting Ideas

Thursday I will participate in Tablescape Thursday at BETWEEN NAPS ON THE PORCH. Make sure you stop by and see all the wonderful tablescapes her readers have submitted.


I have a great collection of Mardi Gras Masks...collected from a Formal Fundraiser we use to attend. These gave me all the inspiration I needed to create this great Mardi Gras Table Setting. I just happen to own a set of purple dishes and purple wine glasses. I quickly discovered that I could wrap the mask band around the wine glasses creating a great display of the masks. Makes me want to have a party!


I had a yard of this sparkly "hairy" colorful fabric that made a perfect table cover.


I used a tall cylinder vase with bright fresh flowers and a three dimensional mask with feathers that I attached at the base. I had these clear green votive candle holders and added purple fur wrapped around the base. I placed some yellow tinsel underneath.





Draped around the chairs are great purple feather boas and chunky beads.



I attached the masks to the wine glasses by doubling the elastic around the glass.

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16 comments:

  1. Rattlebridge FarmFebruary 25, 2009 at 11:17 PM

    Your masks are perfect for this Mardi Gras tablescape. It's all elegant and festive--and fun.

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  2. xinexFebruary 25, 2009 at 11:18 PM

    How colorful, festive and lively. Beautiful!...Christine

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  3. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEFebruary 26, 2009 at 12:01 AM

    Perfect Mardi Gras tablescape. The masks are very colorful!

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  4. Kathy's Red Door WelcomeFebruary 26, 2009 at 1:27 AM

    I love the excitemnet that Mardi Gras decor takes on. The mask are beautiful and all the beads and baubles appeals to the child in me.

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  5. Fifi FlowersFebruary 26, 2009 at 1:34 AM

    Great collectio of masks... FUN party!

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  6. CandyFebruary 26, 2009 at 7:29 AM

    Great festive table, enjoy the celebration!
    Candy

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  7. Diana LaMarreFebruary 26, 2009 at 10:05 AM

    Mardi Gras tables are always so festive. Nicely done!

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2009 at 10:37 AM

    Well, this is FUN! Kind of really invigorating. I'm not so much a fan of parades (crowd shy), but to bring the festivities and ambiance to your table top, I'm all for that.

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  9. MaryroseFebruary 26, 2009 at 11:00 AM

    I never new how fun Mardi Gras could be. Great table, thanks for sharing. Maryrose

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  10. BelindaFebruary 26, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    Everything is so bright and vibrant...so perfect for a Mardi Gras party! Your idea for displaying the festive masks is excellent...I wouldn't have thought of that, but I love it! Beautiful photos...they really capture the happy, festive party tone of the table. :-)

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    WOW.this is great.All those awesome colors.I LOVE this....Well done,well done...ann

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  12. ChandyFebruary 26, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    Yay, more purple goodness! So cool! Love the masks!

    Carolyn of What Now? Tablescapes

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  13. Alisa Lucas-BrownFebruary 26, 2009 at 2:22 PM

    Love your Mardi Gras table! So fun and festive! Great job! Everything is so colorful and happy.
    Smiles,
    Alisa

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  14. ellen b.February 26, 2009 at 7:38 PM

    So colorful and fun!!

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  15. Susan @ A Southern DaydreamerFebruary 26, 2009 at 9:19 PM

    Running late this week visiting blogs....again...
    Hope you had a great Tablescape Thursday
    Susan

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  16. Designs on 47th StreetFebruary 26, 2009 at 10:58 PM

    Thank you for stopping by for a visit. I had to come over to check out your blog too.

    You have really gone all out with your tablescape! I love all the touches. I have never been to MG or even know much about the festivities. This was very fun for me!

    Donna

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