Cupcakes and Cashmere

Five Things

March 4th, 2011

{Decorations in the French Quarter}

Sometimes I feel like the only way I keep track of time is through my “Five Things” posts that remind me it’s Friday. This week has flown by particularly fast since we’ve been in New Orleans for Mardi Gras, enjoying everything this city has to offer. We’ve eaten incredible food, explored until our feet were blistered, and met so many kind, generous people. On tap this weekend: a Bloody Mary making contest, performances by Better Than Ezra, parade-watching, tracking down some authentic Po’ boys, and finding fun souvenirs to bring home.

{Beignets with Cafe Au Lait at Cafe Du Monde}

{The beautifully eerie Lafayette No. 1 Cemetery}

{Pralines from a local sweet shop}

{Trees littered with colorful beads along St. Charles Ave.}

http://holly-closetomyheart.blogspot.com/ Holly
it looks like your having an awesome time! funny story, ever since the whole true blood thing, my Bf and i have had an ongoing, i guess you could call it joke, about anything Lafayette….I need to go to this cemetery….
http://ramblingofasmalltowngirl.blogspot.com/ Kayla
Oh New Orleans. I need to get my booty there.
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Love these pics! Soo sweet
Xoxo, K.
http://beckydazzler.blogspot.com/ BeckyDAZZLER
looks like an amazing trip! x
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http://www.cathykhayes.blogspot.com Cathy
I couldn’t be any more jealous! Great pics!
Michelle
Where is your black and white sweater from? It is so cute!
http://glass-of-fashion.blogspot.com katie
ooo those pralines look lovely!
just satisfied a sweet tooth myself by baking my first successful meringues!:
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http://thoselittledesires.blogspot.com/ Lauren
such a lovely idea to do this every week. always a pleasure to read these. x
http://www.theinspirationfiles.com Tara
New Orleans is such a great city! Cafe Du Monde’s beignets are the best after a night out on the town!
http://kellympreston.blogspot.com Kelly Preston
I love your five things posts. So romantic and lovely, that praline looks amazing. Your blog is so amazing. I’m sure Barefoot Contessa would be proud.
http://confessionsofajcrewaholic.blogspot.com/ Jennifer
Oh the Beignets at Cafe du monde are amazing!! I was there a few years ago and fell in love with them. You definitely have to try a po boy and if you haven’t had crawfish you should try that too because it was really good!
They seem to be pretty big into voodoo down there. When I came home my souveniers were a voodoo doll and a marde gras mask, lol
http://myeverydayloves.blogspot.com/ Lindsey
After reading this blog last night, I had a dream I was in New Orleans during Mardi Gras! haha I woke up so confused! This looks awesome!
Lauren
I’m very jealous of you being in New Orleans right now. I lived there for 4 years. As to the po’ boys, you should check out Crabby Jacks and Domilise’s (can be difficult to find, but worth it). Those are two of the best places in town. Have fun!
http://www.prettydaffodils.blogspot.com yvonne
much love frm malaysia!
http://thefashionwords.blogspot.com/ Ugne
that coffee looks so yummy!
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http://ratherfashionating.blogspot.com/ Cazzo
Wow! It looks like soo much fun!
http://styleprincessdiaries.blogspot.com Georgie Lowen
Sounds like you had an amazing time there! Wish I could go to a place like that! One day perhaps…
Georgie
xx
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http://www.stylemakessense.com Naomi
Loving our blog, keep up the good work.
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http://verychiclist.blogspot.com/ verychiclist
lovely five things!
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http://love-over-hate.blogspt.com Agnes
great pcitures
cant wait no more to have my breakfast
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http://www.rockandglamour.blogspot.com Pati
I lvoed the cup with the croissant, and your blog is one of the bests of!
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http://insidethebelljar.blogspot.com Han
Beautiful Pictures, love the one of the annoited trees.
http://nikymarie.blogspot.com nicole marie
going to new orleans is on my bucketlist!!
http://www.thingsthatmakemesmiledaily.blogspot.com Annie
How amazing is New Orleans?! I was there this time last year and loved it. The french quarter has amazing antique jewellery stores and beautiful buildings! Loved your post :0
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http://www.hannahfurfaro.com Hannah
Looks like you had a great time! I spent time in New Orleans in December and it was wonderful!
http://stylejunkyard.com Yaya
This look so yummy! I’m going to try this recipe, thanks for posting!
http://bananasforstyling.blogspot.com Jodi
You inspired me to start my own fashion blog!
http://www.wethepeoplestyle.com Jessie
Great photos! I just had my first Madi Gras in Sydney. Crazy fun!
http://reserveradefashion.blogspot.com Angga Heinrich
So wishing im at New Orleans right now!!
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http://fitwithflash.blogspot.com Ami
I just had my first trip to NOLA last month and absolutely fell in love with the city! Glad you’re having a great trip : )
http://sprinklesinsprings.blogspot.com/ Kara
That’s everything I’d do if I ever travel to New Orleans. It looks like so much fun!
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http://heart-of-light.blogspot.com Rachel (heart of light)
Everything looks so wonderful! I can’t wait to hear all about it.
http://sarahincandyland.blogspot.com/ Sarah Atkinson
Mmmm candy pralines!!! I love the chewy kind that have the rich caramel holding it all together. Did you try any other “southern” candies during your trip? Coconut Long Boys are to die for!!!
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Pralines are my fav!!
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Ashley J
I’m a native of Louisiana and currently live in Baton Rouge (1 hour away from NOLA). Glad that you have visited the area and seems like you had a great time. I love reading your blog, its a highlight of my day! Laissez les bon temps rouler!
http://pixiepages.blogspot.com Pixie
Your post has me TOTALLY homesick. I miss Mardi Gras and all the food, floats, fun…and my fam. They’ve been going to the balls and parading it up like crazy. I tried to bring Mardi Gras to NJ but people aren’t buying what I’m selling…lol.
http://facebook.com/tmgreen88 Tara G
I was there for the first time Sat-Wed. Best trip ever! I also went to Cafe Du Monde. Glad you had a great time!
http://mustachebrigade.tumblr.com Tori
I recently just bought that sweater from H&M too and I love but I’m having trouble finding outfits for it since it’s cropped. What do you usually pair it with?? LOVE all the New Orleans pictures.
Eugenia
That’s so weird! I was there for Spring Break on a KRUP service trip at the same time you were visiting!
The beignets and cafe au lait were amazing, as you already know.
Ashley
I currently live in New Orleans and loved seeing this as I backtracked through your blog – made me feel a bit sentimental! Starting to wonder why I’m considering moving away after graduation…
Grace
I love your 5 Things for New Orleans! I’ve been living in NOLA for four years now and have yet to tire of the bead strewn trees and the copious amounts of powdered sugar that get all over my clothes at Cafe du Monde! I hope you had an exceptional time in NOLA and come back soon, rumor has it there is a burgeoning fashion scene down here ; )
Tulips & Tulle
Love it! Ps what jumper are you wearing in that photo, very cute!
http://lacoquettedelamode.wordpress.com/ Kathryn
Beautiful! Wish I could visit
XX Kathryn
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http://fairytalefiction.blogspot.com Fairytale Fiction
wow. amazing photographies. the food looks very delicious. and the french quarter looks so beautiful. that was an awesome trip i guess..
xoxo
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http://www.clydeandnora.blogspot.com Sarah Carlson
Looks amazing. The cemetery is hauntingly beautiful.