Fat Tuesday Bliss!

Happy Mardi Gras!

Fat Tuesday is here yet again which can only mean one thing for New Orleans -- lots of delicious treats and decorations!

Sucré's King Cake

When I was in New Orleans two weeks ago my friend (a New Orleans local) introduced me to

Sucré's King Cake and I have to say... it was divine!

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Mardi Gras Macaroons

Mini Muffulettas

Hot Crawfish Dip

Dressed Mini Oyster Po'boys

 

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 This photo belongs to Turquoise, Tulips and Bliss 

 This photo belongs to Turquoise, Tulips and Bliss 

 This photo belongs to Turquoise, Tulips and Bliss

Laissez les Bon Temps Rouler!!!!!!

Woohoo, this weekend is almost here! 

I feel like I have been counting down the days for year's now - off to New Orleans for L's long-awaited Bachelorette Party and a visit J!!!!!!

So many fun things planned I can't hardly stand it! While I want to share all of them with you, the bride is not "in the know" so I don't want to spoil any surprises.... 

So, I am going to share with you instead a little New Orleans home inspiration by the fabulous Melissa Rufty of MMR Interiors in New Orleans!

New Orleans home with the large, fabulous front porch

How welcoming is this cozy velvet seating? 

Perfectly fills what could have been an awkward space underneath the stairway in the foyer. 

Sun-bleached tortoise shell

Love this daybed in the living room

Formal Dining Room with an overscale mirror made of mirrored squares of old glass

Pink Breakfast Room - love the old pictures of tobacco fields and farmhouses

Love this bar scene painting - very New Orleans

And then there's Melissa Rufty's fabulous portfolio.
Each room is a true work of art. 

Happy Fat Tuesday!

... or should I say "Happy Pancake Day!"

Either way, INDULGE MY FRIENDS! 

Emeril's Buttermilk and Lemon Scented Pancakes!

... complete with Warm Blueberry Syrup

Emeril's Korean Green Onion and Shrimp Pancakes

New Orleans Bound!

I'm heading to New Orleans this evening to spend the weekend with a dear friend from college
and I can't wait!

Check out this wonderful New Orleans Queen Anne Cottage featured in House Beautiful

Front Parlor

Second Porch

 Master Bathroom

 Patio

Master Bedroom