Decorating for Mardi Gras? Mardi Gras is tomorrow and ya’ll know New Orleans is wild and loud this time of year. I’m gonna TRY and make my way to a parade, although I think my spirit is screaming at me not to. LOL. It’s SOOOOO cold, ya’ll! In my IG stories, I shared the CHILDISH temperatures expected for tomorrow and I don’t know if I’m ready. I’m not usually about that parade life!
But, I still love how festive the city gets during Mardi Gras! All the green, purple, and gold everywhere and the beads draped over fencing and trees. It’s so fun!
I recently finished an Airbnb project that will serve Mardi Gras decor all year. Guests visiting New Orleans will LOVE this place. I hope you’re inspired to bring some Mardi Gras decor in your OWN home, if not today, then next year!
All photos below shot by Britt Smith Photography.
I love how festive the living room is! My client purchased the sofa from World Market before hiring me and it’s so fun! I made the beaded wall hanging, which you’ll start seeing more of in my shop soon.
I styled the coffee table with fun decorative accessories and lots of beads. I love how draping mardi gras beads makes a room instantly feel festive. Mardi Gras beads are such a quick, cheap way to decorate for the holiday.
Oh, what’s Mardi Gras without alcohol? If you’re getting ready to rent an AirBNB or other vacation rental, think about leaving behind a small bottle of wine. Guests will love you, I promise! For more help with decorating your own vacation rental, check this out.
On the dining table, I layered more Mardi Gras beads with small masks and these really cute iridescent vases! I bought those vases a long time ago and was so glad that I could use them in this project.
This huge Mardi Gras mask is super cool and makes a huge statement. I also hung a hook on the wall to drape beads on.
In the two bedrooms upstairs, my client brought in the bedding and I just brought in everything around it.
Upstairs is a hallway with a bedroom at each end. I put lots of hooks along the wall and draped beads on them, too. I love how fun this hallway feels now.
Such a cute project! I have been doing a few different vacation rental projects recently, and am so excited to share more about them! It’s become such a popular investment for people here in NOLA that I’ve decided to create a decorating guide for anyone interested in buying their own property to rent out as an AirBNB or other short-term housing. Interested? Sign up for the special Guide to Decorating Short-Term Rentals email list.
So, that’s it for this project, ya’ll, but I have A LOT more coming to the blog! Follow me on IG for behind-the-scenes and sneak peeks.
The above images are from a recent completed project shot by Britt Smith Photography. To see more of my work, head over to my portfolio, or go to my services page for info on hiring me.
Till next time,
You did a fantastic job! The vibrant colors and splashes of NOLA vibes are perfect..
Thanks, Jamala!