A King, Baby and Belles

The final days of Mardi Gras

and 

Fat Tuesday are approaching..!

I have on my bucket list,

to attend Mardi Gras in this lifetime...

There is something about New Orleans that totally

intrigues me..!

 

Mardi Gras King Cake is similar to coffee cake...

The decorations of sugars in the royal colors of purple (justice), green (faith), and gold (power), honor the three kings who visited the Christ child on Epiphany, the 12th day after Christmas.Also known as King's Day, Mardi Gras marks the start of merrymaking that continues until the grand finale on Fat Tuesday, which is the day before Ash Wednesday. The Baby placed in the cake
brings good luck and wealth to the one who finds it...

I must confess, there is so much about the
"Old South" that has always sparked

an interest in me...

Maybe I was a Southern Belle in a past life?,

I would not be disappointed to find out if I had been...

Of Coarse, I would have been the 

"Rebel Southern Belle"

Appearing to be that sweet and quiet Belle,

who learned to use her Charm and Ability at

the right time for her advantage...

None the less,

I would have been dressed in the finest of gowns,

entertained with the grandest of Balls

and been catered to in every way 

known to a Southern Belle..

(A Girl can dream, can't she?)

Rules Of The Southern Belle

  

-Never wear white shoes before Easter or after Labor Day except if your a Bride.

-Thank you notes are a necessary component of being gracious and appreciative.

-Never chew gum or smoke on the street

-Never show anger in public. Smile and act like a Lady.

-Act helpless and confused when it's to your advantage;

never let them know how clever and capable you really are...

-Charm, Charm, Charm. 

-Be elegant and graceful

We have all seen "Gone With The Wind"....

the movie a true romantic never tires of watching.

My favorite movie portraying that time period 

is the Epic "North and South"....

During a vacation to Myrtle Beach,

I toured the Plantation that was used in the movie

as the working plantation of the Southern Main Family

and also toured Charleston,

on a walking tour and carriage ride.

There in Charleston is the home the Northern Hazard Family

used as their Pennsylvania Home in the movie...

I hope to revisit this area some day,

and along the way stopping in Savannah, GA.

Many friends have shared their love for Savannah,

and tell me I would love it, too...!!

The charm and beauty of the Old South

is one to be respected...