Mardi Gras Tablescape

Mardi Gras (also known as "Fat Tuesday" because many believe that it is the last day you can eat rich and fattening foods before Lent) is tomorrow. Time to start the celebration. What better way than to set the table in anticipation of a very hearty - and dare I say, very fattening meal.

Pat chose the typical colors of Mardi Gras (gold, green, and purple), but added teal to make the table more colorful. Since each place setting is so bold, she decided to make the centerpiece more subdued. She only used candles, votives, garland, and a few masks. It made a very elegant and delightful table.

Over view of the table

Close up of the place setting

Close up of the colorful mask used as part of the napkin ring (from Pier 1 last Christmas)

Flatware is one of our favorites - Gold Iconic by Wallace Silver

The five piece place setting

Three glasses (purple, teal, and gold) aligned with the charger

First layer of the place setting is a purple napkin wrapped in a gold overlay

The next layer is a Heather Fiestaware salad plate. (They are only 7" wide)

Pat used a teal glass plate from Pier 1 for the next layer

The dinner plate is a rich gold colored glass one we use a lot. 

Pat turned the square teal foil charger for a different look

The napkin ring starts with a simple purple ring (our favorite - PVC pipe cut and spray painted)

Pat used these neat teal Depressionware candle holders

Pat placed these teal votives along with gold ones around the table

One last look of the table from the other end



We will be joining Cuisine Kathleen's "Let's Dish" Wednesday: http://www.cuisinekathleen.com/

Beaded Heart shaped Placemats: from Target years ago

America Sweetheart Monax Dinnerware: by MacBeth-Evans (circa 1930-1936)

Red Dinner Plate: Royal Ruby by Anchor Hocking from Replacements and eBay

Flatware: Plantation by Oneida (from our Mother's collection - at least 60 years old)

White Glassware: by Portieux

Red Glassware: Unknown maker purchased in Ferndale, CA several years ago

Napkin Rings, Candle Holders, Vase, Salt/Pepper shakers: from Art and Old Things, Fortuna, CA

Red Hearts, Centerpiece Garland, White Beads, Silk Roses: Michael's