SNOLA (at Night)

 When the Mardi Gras lights came on with the 8-10 inches of snow we received last week, it was magical. You certainly do not see this much in the Deep South.

sNOwLA, y'all

Best of 2024 {Most Viewed Posts}

 Thanks again for following along on my tiny part of the internet, the Uptown Acorn. It's always fun to look back at your favorites from last year. I did not blog as much as I usually do, but I continued to decorate seasonally and travel near and far.

I hope you will enjoy my countdown of teh most viewed posts from 2024. Click upon the title below to revisit each post.

#10 Uptown Acorn Decorates {Chateau Lapeyre}

#9 SPOOKtacular October {Acorn Cottage Facade}

#8 SPOOKtacular October {Terror Swift: ScERAS Tour}

#7 Classroom Theme {Elements of Success}

#6 Mardi Gras {Irises}

#5 Uptown Acorn Travels: Rosemary Beach Eats {Gallions}

#4 Mardi Gras {Acorn Cottage Facade}

#3 Mardi Gras {Acorn Cottage Nighttime Facade}

#2 Mardi Gras {Flowers}

#1 Uptown Acorn's Guide to New Orleans {Updated}

Thanks again for following along. I hope I'll continue to hear from you in 2025.

Check out my "Best ofs"...

 Best of 2023 |  Best of 2022 | Best of 2021 | Best of 2020| Best of 2019 |Best of 2018 | Best of 2017 |  Best of 2016 | Best of 2015 | Best of 2014 | Best of 2013 | Best of 2012 

Best of 2024, y'all!

Mardi Gras 2024 {I Bought My Own Flowers}

 I love fresh flowers, and the shades of the Mardi Gras season. Again this year, I headed to my local florist, Mitch's Flowers on Magazine Street for Carnival-spirited designs. Monique and her team hit it out of the park once again. Blooms in shades of purple, green, and gold are ready to greet our many guests this Carnival season.

2024 Mardi Gras posts:

Mardi Gras Facade | Mardi Gras Nighttime Facade | Irises | Sunroom | Living Room | 

Door Hanger | Holiballs | King Arthur Grails | Fresh Flowers |

Fresh Flowers, y'all!

Mardi Gras 2024 {Parades: King Arthur's Holy Grails}

 Many Mardi Gras krewes these days have a coveted signature throw, and King Arthur is no exception. The members decorate grails in traditional Mardi Gras finery or to go with the chosen annual theme. This year's theme is an ode to Broadway and its popular musicals.

Thanks to friends, I was able to score three beautiful grails to add to my collection of glittered Mardi Gras art/junk. 

2024 Mardi Gras posts:

Mardi Gras Facade | Mardi Gras Nighttime Facade | Irises | Sunroom | Living Room | 

Door Hanger | Holiballs | Grails |

King Arthur Grails, y'all!

Mardi Gras 2024 {Acorn Cottage: Holiballs}

 I've used Holiballs at Christmas, and they are also fun to share the Carnival spirit. The purple, classic green, and (mari)gold are my three favorites during the Mardi Gras season. Spread theorufh the front garden, the Holiballs add a festive touch all season long.

2024 Mardi Gras posts:

Mardi Gras Facade | Mardi Gras Nighttime Facade | Irises | Sunroom | Living Room | 

Door Hanger | Holiballs |

Carnival-colored Holiballs, y'all!

Mardi Gras 2024 {Acorn Cottage: Disco ball Door Hanger}

 I'm excited to share my newest hand-painted doorhanger from Southern Antiques.

The Mardi Gras-inspired disco ball is a perfect welcome for Carnival guests. I adore the textures of this great art piece. The ribbons add to the festive flair.

Sources:

Door Mat: Aux Belles Choses

Crown: Old Estate

Garland: Hilltop Shoppe

2024 Mardi Gras posts:

Mardi Gras Facade | Mardi Gras Nighttime Facade | Irises | Sunroom | Living Room | Door Hanger |

Mardi Gras Disco Ball, y'all!

Mardi Gras 2024 {Acorn Cottage: Living Room}

 During the majority of the year, the living room is the place where most guests enter our home. However, during the Carnival season, the front door remains locked, and invited guests know where to enter Acorn Cottage.

Placed in the living room are four of my favorite papier mache' lieutenants and Zulu warrior custom-crafted by a local artist for Judy at the Rink. I purchased each many years ago and do not recall the artist's name. 

3 Lieutenants:

Zulu warrior:

The coffee table also holds a palm frond filled with doubloons always a coveted throw from a parade. Pillows and decorated sconces complete the Carnival look.

Pillow: @southerntoile 
Fabric: @hazelnutneworleans

2024 Mardi Gras posts:

Mardi Gras Facade | Mardi Gras Nighttime Facade | Irises | Sunroom | Living Room |

Carnival in the Living Room, y'all!

Mardi Gras 2024 {Acorn Cottage: Sunroom}

 Since the "sunroom" is in the front of Acorn Cottage, J and I spend lots of time in here with guests sharing conversation and cocktails. I bet we spend the most time in the sunroom during the weeks that lead up to Mardi Gras day. The view from the room affords us the opportunity to observe parade revelers and guests as they traverse to and from Napoleon Avenue which is only one block away.

Jesters, pillows, wreaths, and crowns all help to spread the Carnival spirit. Oh! And do not forget the irises......

2024 Mardi Gras posts:

Mardi Gras Facade | Mardi Gras Nighttime Facade | Irises | Sunroom |

Carnival in the Sunroom, y'all!