Mardi Gras Gifting and Decorating Guide
In South Louisiana, Mardi Gras is as much a holiday as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter! Mardi Gras is French for “Fat Tuesday,” the day before Ash Wednesday, but this celebration is more than just one day. It is a season of parades, parties, balls, king cakes and traditions.
Today marks "The Twelfth Night," also known as Epiphany, traditionally celebrated as the day the Wise Men visited Jesus after his birth. Until the 19th century, Epiphany was as big a celebration as Christmas Day! Today, it marks the end of the Christmas season and the official start of the Mardi Gras season.
Because Mardi Gras ushers in so many celebrations, we've compiled a gifting and decorating guide to assist you in welcoming the Carnival season. Laissez les bon temps rouler!
Gifting
With the start of Mardi Gras season comes invitations to attend the season’s soirees and celebrations. From parades route parties to krewe balls, a gracious guest should never arrive empty-handed. Fig & Dove carries a wide selection of thoughtful gifts perfect to say thank you for the hospitality extended your way.
Mardi Gras Chica Tumbler The Mardi Gras Chica embraces the joy and playfulness of the Carnival season all year long. She is vibrant and the life of the party - just like the artist who created her, Windy O'Connor. This fun cup is perfect in gift bags or makes the perfect gift for Mardi Gras Royalty and hostesses.
Let The Good Times Roll Cups Available in styrofoam and frosted plastic and complete with a custom "Let the Good Times Roll" design in gold foil, these cups are the perfect addition to parade plans, Mardi Gras balls, bar carts or gifts for party hosts!
Mardi Gras Hand Towel This festive hand towel features an embroidered crown or mask in the classic Mardi Gras colors of gold, purple and green. For a custom look, add a single-letter monogram in coordinating purple.
Dolce Cocktail Napkins Add a fun flair to any table setting, bar cart or coffee table with wine-resistant linen cocktail napkins. Available in gold and chartreuse and monogrammable, these elegant but practical napkins are a great hostess gift.
Mardi Gras Chica Art Print Mardi Gras Chica embraces the joy and playfulness of the Carnival season all year long. Windy O'Connor’s signature "Chicas" use bright colors and unique abstraction to share the beauty she sees in every person around her. Pair with our 8" x 8" acrylic frame for a ready-to-display gift.
Decorating
Bring a festive pop of purple, green and gold to your home this Carnival season with the Fig & Dove Mardi Gras collection.
Mardi Gras Wreath Sash Celebrate the Carnival Season in style with mask or crown wreath sashes. Both the crown and mask are embroidered in classic Mardi Gras gold, purple and green on a wreath sash to give your front door a festive look.
Mardi Gras Hand Towel Dress up your powder room or bathroom with festive hand towels featuring an embroidered crown or mask in the classic Mardi Gras colors of gold, purple and green. For a custom look, add a single-letter monogram in coordinating purple.
Shimmer Eucalyptus Branch Create an elegant touch to your seasonal decor with this fabulous Shimmer Eucalyptus Branch. Made of high-quality and realistic botanicals, this unique festive branch will add texture, reflection and the perfect extra layer to your seasonal arrangements or vignettes.
Ivory Crown Mardi Gras Ribbon This beautiful ivory ribbon with gold crowns is sure to be a show-stopper! Place it on your front door wreath for an instantly festive look, or if you are like many other Louisiana families that keep your tree and mantle decorated through the Mardi Gras season, this is the perfect ribbon to make your festive look complete!
Sierra Modern Gold Large Bowl Incorporate the traditional Mardi Gras gold into your decor with the Sierra Modern Gold Large Bowl. Beautiful to display on its own or style with parade throws such as beads and doubloons, the Sierra Modern Gold Large Bowl will be a year-round favorite!
Small Mardi Gras Tree Skirt Rocking around the Mardi Gras Tree! Since Carnival follows on the heels of Christmas, we know many of you keep the tree up and just swap out the Angel for a Crown. The 30" diameter of this small tree skirt is perfect for tabletop or mini-trees adorned with your favorite Mardi Gras ornaments and beads!
Mardi Gras Ivory Table Runner Bring the carnival spirit to your tablescape with an ivory runner embroidered with a festive crown in classic Mardi Gras gold, purple and green.
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