Valentine's Tablescape

This is Mr. Engineer and I's eighth Valentine's Day together!

We had a Valentine's lunch at a nice restaurant, so when we got home, I set the table with a Valentine theme for dessert and wine.

The centerpiece features home made valentine's trees. Two are pink, red, and white felt hearts and one is made of pink and red Mardi Gras beads.

These cute napkins were just given to us by my Mother-in-Law. 

I also have this precious felt heart garland draped from the table.

 I think it gave some nice ambiance! Also check out our Valentine's table scape from last year's home cooked Valentine's dinner...

Happy Valentine's Day to all you love birds!

Food Creations Inspired by Architecture

I am from the South, therefore I have a passion for food! So when I found something that combined my love of food with my profession of architecture, I got a little excited and had to share!

Mrs. Samantha Lee is a very talented food artist. She posts all her art that she makes completely out of edible treats on instagram. She even breaks down how she crafts each masterpiece on her blog Eatzy Bitzy.

I am especially drawn to her creations that are architecture related. Some of my favorites remind me of places I have visited:

France is the first European country that I visited during a high school foreign language study. So the Eiffel Tower in Paris holds a special place in my heart. A fun fact is that this tower was designed by an engineer.

I have great memories of the summer I lived in Italy studying abroad for graduate school. I actually got a chance to climb the Tower of Pisa!

Surprisingly, the first time I was able to visit New York City was last year. My favorite tower in NYC is definitely the art deco design of the Chrysler Building.

Mardi Gras Decor

Carnival season has finally arrived, and it is time to put up the Mardi Gras decorations. Mardi Gras is my absolute favorite holiday and it's a shame that most of the nation doesn't celebrate it!

I adorned our door with this yarn wreath that I made last year.

Our entryway table is festive with a Mardi Gras mask and crown and purple green and gold ribbon.

Our mantle is transformed to a purple, green and gold scape!

I displayed a mask on our column and bring him to life with a boa and some beads.

My table centerpiece is even in the spirit!

Our window display with a pretty feather fan and some beads.

Mardi Gras is actually more of a way of life than a holiday around here. It is a laissez faire attitude.

Here is our mantle last year.

Last year I bought a nice little ornament with the year on it and I am still on the hunt for one to commemorate this year. The plan is to eventually have a Mardi Gras tree.

I also wanted to include some photos from my grandmother's house. She is the one that I get all of my holiday decoration inspiration from.

 

She has a small Mardi Gras tree filled with masks, beads, and throws.

She overdoes it a little, but that is what makes it so fun!




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