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To decorate for Mardi Gras, pick up some inexpensive decorations (glitter half-masks, beads,) in the traditional colors of purple, green and gold. Also, anything with a fleur de lis. I purchased a fleur de lis rubber stamp at my local craft store - perfect for use in many years to come!!

A remnant of a sparky fabric would also be a great addition to your table - can be used as a table runner if you stitch or even the glue the edges.


The legend of the Fleur de Lis is an amusing one in which Clovis, King of the Franks, on the way to war crossed the river and on the banks of the Lys was a field of lillies namely called the "iris" or "fleur-de-Lis". He picked one up and stuck it in his helmet as a symbol of his future victory. The king adopted this symbol as an attribute of sovereignty and on the King's scepter a symbol for royalty. The fleur de lis also acquired a strong religious meaning and power in which the three petals are in the shape of the Holy Trinity. Coins (now used as doubloons) during the time France was called Gaul was depicted with a woman holding a lily in her hand. FLEUR DE LIS IS THE SYMBOL OF ROYALTY, AND WAS USED AS A SYMBOL OF DIGNITY FOR THE ACADIANS AND CAJUNS. In connection with the spirit of Mardi Gras traditions, Louisiana has embraced this symbol lovingly.

Most associated with Mardi Gras are decorations that are the traditional purple, green and gold of Mardi Gras.
Purple to express royal majesty, sovereignty and justice. Green to express faith, hope, joy and loyalty in love. Gold to express power, generosity and elevation of mind.