It's Carnival Season in New Orleans, one of my very favorite times of year! The city is so full of fun, festive energy, and even though we are a month away from Mardi Gras, the parties and balls are all in full swing!
My nieces and nephew are riding in their very first parade this year, and their Krewe is having its annual Mardi Gras ball this weekend. I never miss an opportunity to dress up in black tie! This year I was wondering how dressing for the ball would change being that I will be 19 weeks pregnant, but I was able to find a very Audrey-esque floor length black column gown that fits like a glove, and I feel fabulous in it! Lots of pictures to come next week after our upcoming fun-filled weekend in the city.
In the meantime I have been indulging in all sorts of King Cake related goodies (in moderation of course, ahem.) Last weekend Melanie and I visited Sucré for a delicious cup of coffee and their to die for macaroons. The rainbow of colors and flavors were all so tempting, but it was one flavor we were on a mission for. The weather was delightful and we were able to girl talk and enjoy our King Cake macaroons on the beautiful patio.
Melanie picked up one of their fabulous King Cakes for our visit with Jen and her sweet little baby girl Jane :) Isn't it beautiful?!
In other Mardi Gras-related goodness, I recently had Mardi Gras pancakes for breakfast at a local restaurant...
Tried out Blue Bell's Mardi Gras King Cake flavored ice cream....
(which for those who are taste test connoisseurs like me, this is one of the best I've tried! The king cake chunks taste like snicker doodles. Yum!)
I left up one of my Christmas trees again this year, and turned it into a Mardi Gras-themed tree. I think it came out super-cute and will be sure to take more photos soon of all our festive decorations. Matt has been begging me to start taking baby bump pictures, so on Saturday I left him snap a quick picture next to the tree. Here we are, 18 weeks and counting!
Happy Carnival Wishes to all!
xoxo
(All images by me via iPhone)
Yummy, look at all those goodies!
ReplyDeleteAnd that adorable tiny baby bump! You look smashing! What a Mama!
Love and Hugs,
Mrs. Kindergarten...aka...Madam Spoiled
what fun!! do they sell that mardi gras ice cream everywhere? you look fab & what a great idea for your tree :)
ReplyDeleteYou look TERRIFIC!!!!! Cutest pregnant lady EVERRRR! Love all the color in this post! Beyond fab!
ReplyDeleteTrish, you look AMAZING. Literally the cutest pregnant girl in the world. And how fun to turn your tree into a Mardi Gras tree -- I love it!
ReplyDeletexo Josie
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Love this!!!I am headed to NOLA this on Friday for a week (with my grandparents) and I am definitely going to Sucre! xo
ReplyDeleteAww ~ look at your bump ~ I love it!! That tree is the best ~ it is so nice to have a celebration this time of year to take away those winter blahs. xo
ReplyDeleteLove this! Mardi Gras is one of my favorite holidays. And you look beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun post! First, congratulations on your sweet baby news. I wish you a happy & blessed pregnancy. I can't stop staring at the macaroon topiary - so delightful. And your tree is beautiful. I bet it's a blast living in New Orleans this time of year. Y'all enjoy it & Happy Carnival!
ReplyDeleteTrish, I started reading your blog before I realized we both lived in New Orleans and now that I know that, I love your New Orleans related posts! Any chance you can reveal where you found those Mardi Gras pancakes? Thank you and congratulations on your baby!
ReplyDelete@Vi - HI!! Thanks so much for your note - the pancakes were at Mande's restaurant in Mandeville, right on the other side of the Causeway. They were on the breakfast special menu last week and they were indeed fabulous! :) Cheers!
ReplyDeleteYour bump looks so cute! And I never really "celebrate" Mardi Gras, but these are all super fun!
ReplyDeleteI am so coming to New Orleans one day during Mardi Gras. I think it would be a blast!!
ReplyDeleteAnd congrats on your little bundle of joy ;)
xo
Samantha
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The pancakes look beautiful, I hope they were just as delicious! I've never been to NOLA during Carnival but I certainly want to! And I love the pic in front of the tree ... what a very special time for you and your husband! Happy new week! xoxo
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Wow that sparkly cake looks amazing!! Congrats on your pregnancy.
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Love the Mardi Gras tree! And you look great- can't wait to see the Audrey-like dress! (hint: please post pics)
ReplyDeleteTrish...I could not find the icecream at my rouses:( I was so sad....on a mission.
ReplyDeleteOh I love every picture in this post. Your bump is adorable! Can I just tell you my 3 yr old is obsessed with Mardi Gras? She loves purple so wanted to know which holiday is purple. Her grape juice is called Mardi Gras Juice and at the market she says she wants to get ingredients to make a king cake. Her room is even decorated for Mardi Gras. From a new follower.
ReplyDeleteYOU, my dear friend, are so teeny tiny!!!! I love Mardi Gras, although I have never been. But love everything about the celebrations. Cheers to a fabulous season and an incredible cute baby bump. Feel free to send me a yummy King Cake....nom nom nom....hehehehe
ReplyDeleteYum--I love king cake and that glitter one is FAB!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun time in NOLA!!! You look gorgeous pregnant honey!!!
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You just gave me a chance to swoon over these photos again! Yummy! I so wish I were down in NOLA celebrating and indulging with you, Melanie, and Jen.... le sigh.
ReplyDeleteI cannot wait to hear all about your ball and see that gorgeous dress - I know you will be stunning! Kisses!
glitter cake and macarons in one post?! it's too good! ps congrats on your pregnancy!
ReplyDeleteGreat Blog! Macaroons are just plain fabulous!
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Your Mardi Gras tree is so cute and festive! Love the baby bump picture and that necklace you're wearing. ;)
ReplyDeleteThose sweets all look and sound amazing. I could eat treats all day every day and you have me yearning for more macarons now. xoxo
Did I just stumble across another Nola blogger? Oh my this has really made my day! I am so excited to have found your blog! I am from new orleans, but just moved to alabama for my husband's medical school. This post has me missing home so much now! Love the moon pie cake, how adorable is that! I jut followed you so I can keep reading your posts! Have a wonderful day !!
ReplyDeletexo.Britt
The Magnolia Pair
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There is just something so fun about Mardi Gras. It must be the bright colors and delicious food. :) I didn't know Blue Bell made a Mardi Gras ice cream! Yum! I'll need to try that. I'm also dying to make a king cake!
ReplyDeleteYour tiny baby bump is just precious. Congratulations on such happy news.
Cheers,
Christi
A Mardi Gras tree - what a wonderful idea!!
ReplyDeleteThose macaroons look wonderful!
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Congratulations on your sweet "baby cakes" !!!! I am so happy for you! Every single day of this entire year will be filled with "firsts" for you and your husband!!! So exciting! Enjoy every moment!! xoxoxoxxoxo
ReplyDeleteAaahhhhh Trish, could you make me ANY more jealous??? Sucre is AMAAAAAHHHHZING! I love everything they have, and I would kill for some King Cake macaroons! I have a couple friends here going down to Mardi Gras (they all went to Tulane), but I should get my friends living there to ship me some...hmmmmm :) Jealous! Have fun!!!
ReplyDeleteI love your decorations. And you are looking great. I am going to Mardi Gras for the first time this year. I am so excited.
ReplyDeleteLOVE me some king cake!!
ReplyDeleteYum! Cute preggo belly
ReplyDeleteCute blog!!
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I am in love with your blog!!! absolutely smitten!Just randomly stumbled over it and i am so happy i did!!!! love the marti gras, never been but i really want to! have agreat time!!!
ReplyDeleteThe baby bump is sooo cute!! so happy for you guys!!
love K
Stoppp!!!! You are making me wish I was in New Orleans!! I went last year for Mardi Gras & absolutely fell in love with the city, I would go again in a heart beat
ReplyDelete-Lauren
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IM DROOLING! AND, YOU ARE ADORABLE. Love that baby belly :)
ReplyDeleteYou look amazing! Enjoy Mardi Gras!
ReplyDeleteLove your tree! You look adorable
ReplyDeletexoxo
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