"Laissez les bon temps rouller".....Mardi Gras Wreaths

Now that Valentine's Day ( the day of love )has been celebrated, I figured I would share what I have been working on. A few years ago Hubbs and I had the pleasure of going to Mardi Gras, where I fell in love with the colors, the festive atmosphere,the music, and sounds of it all. I brought home beads, dolls, masks, t-shirts and loads of pictures. We had such a great time that it inspired me to make these wreaths, which will be part of my decor . I will post my other decorations within a few days. This first wreath is huge measures 34 inches wide by 32 tall.

This second one is 28 inches wide by 36 inches tall;

They are big and bold in order to make a statement : FESTIVE! And they do that!
See ya in a few days with the rest of my Mardi Gras Decor! Until then:

Enjoy!

Key to My Heart

When you think of Valentines Day , what do you think of ? Hearts, candy, flowers, cupcakes ?
I was having a hard time this years theme. So this required a little inspiration. At my local Hobby Lobby , I saw these cute little heart containers, with a key hole, and key. Thats it! Ding! Light went on! Perfect ! I had my theme.... so I came home and designed the rest. Starting with white mesh as a base, I added heart garland. The sign above the door with its glittered letters says " Key To My Heart". I added the cute little containers that have roses in them. After all flowers at are always a good fit at Valentines. Then I added glittered hearts and keys, red curly ribbon, and large garland hearts at the end. Then instead of a wreath, I put a large glittered heart with a red and black ribbon. For the rest of the porch , I brought one of black wrought iron table from my back deck and covered it with a red table cloth. Red, pink, white and black hearts float up from the table. A red vase containing pink and white roses with glittered heart picks, and pearls coming out of the vase. A heart shaped plate, glass,and napkin on the table to give an element of romance . It's all ready for Valentines.

close look at my door:

Closer of heart containers and heart:

Someone in my neighborhood like it so well, they put a note in mailbox, telling me how gorgeous this was. I was suprised and happy someone took the time to say something! Thank you who ever you were! I do wish everyone a Happy Valentines Day! I will be back right after V-day to show you my Mardi Gras decor... until then...


Enjoy!