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DIY Valentine’s Day Date Night Ideas!

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Check out my behind-the-scenes video of how to change your bar cart from morning to night for Valentine’s Day! Make sure to click HD for the best quality of the video. Film by: Brooke Boyd

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Photos by: Kaela Rodehorst Photography

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Decor & Outfit Details:  GoGo Dress c/o Camilyn Beth (also seen here) |   Hair Extensions c/o Luxy Hair | Gold Moroccan Pouf  & Acrylic Sheepskin Rug c/o Lulu & Georgia | Gold Heart c/o Dee Keller |LOVE (Hobby Lobby) | White Tray (Home Goods) |

Gold Bar Cart: | Agate Coasters | Rectangle Platter | Cocktail Shaker | 8-bottle Wine Rack | Moscow Mule Mugs |

Jewelry: Kaki Earrings, Naomi Double Ring, Aussie Ring & Arden Bracelet c/o Kendra Scott

Hair by: Rachele Cooper | Makeup by: Melanie Hollander

Good Morning readers, in case you missed my first Valentine’s bar cart post, you can view it here–> DIY Valentine’s Day Morning Ideas

I know I had few good ideas for my Valentine’s morning treats, but I totally cheated when it came to my night time sweets! I bought these hand-dipped, chocolate-covered strawberries from Zoe’s Bakery in Covington, LA!  Sorry ya’ll, I’m just not cut out for making gourmet strawberry desserts. I know it’s not rocket science, but there is no way that mine would have turned out as extravagant looking as these! I know that for a fact after my cookie-cutter baking experience. You know what I mean if you read my morning post!

Anyway, as you can see I only made a few easy changes to take my Valentine’s Day bar cart from morning to night. I swapped out the pink-sprinkled donuts and homemade sugar cookies with chocolate-covered strawberries and Valentine’s Day Cards. I also put a bottle of Belle Glos and wine glasses in place of the mimosas and coffee.

For extra decorations, I added a present to the tray and sprinkled some red Valentine’s Day confetti around the bar cart. You’ll also notice that I took down the pink and gold tassels and replaced them with a string of gold heart lights. I hung printed photos of Blake and myself with clothespins in between the hearts to really bring the room to life.

Last but not least, I changed out of my cute Valentine’s Day PJ set and threw on my Camilyn Beth GoGo dress, leopard pumps and Kendra Scott jewels for some added glam. I also applied some rose pink blush and my hot pink Never Say Never lipstick by Bare Minerals for our dinner date. See here–> My Perfect Date Night at Ox Lot 9

Make sure to watch my behind-the-scenes video of how to take your Valentine’s Day look/decor from morning to night on my YouTube channel here (click HD to view the best quality version)–>DIY How to Decorate for Valentine’s Day!

I would also love if you subscribed to my new Haute Off The Rack YouTube channel that I just launched last week!  Still trying to figure it all out!

Best New Orleans Mardi Gras Cocktail!

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Check out the behind-the-scenes video of our New Orleans Mardi Gras balcony party! Make sure to click HD for the best quality of the video. Film by: Brooke Boyd

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Photos by: Kaela Rodehorst Photography

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Outfit:  Similar Sequin Leggings (sold out) | Ballet Flats c/o Dee Keller | I’m On The King Cake Diet tee c/o The Elizabeth Chronicles | Krewe Du Optic Julia Sunglasses

Jewelry: Aussie Ring, Abra Double Band Ring, Elisa Pendant Necklace, Charly Pendant Necklace & Arden Bracelet c/o Kendra Scott  

Govinos, Mugs and Decorative Cups c/o White Elephant Designs | Gold Bar Cart | Randazzo’s King Cake | Cookies by Leslie Gam contact lgambi@gmail.com to order | New Orleans 2015 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule

Good Morning readers and Happy Friday! How cute are these White Elephant Designs Mardi Gras cups! They’re perfect for hosting parties during Carnival season! They also make great host gifts as well. In case you missed my first Mardi Gras Party post, you can view it here–> I’m on the King Cake Diet 

What is the best New Orleans Mardi Gras cocktail you ask? To me, it’s none other than a Zing Zang Bloody Mary! As promised, today Krystal and I are sharing our favorite recipes for the best New Orleans style Bloody Mary’s!  In my book, the most important ingredients other than vodka are the Zing Zang mix and the spicy beans. Just give me some King Cake, Zing Zang and spicy beans and I’m good for the whole day! What is your favorite Bloody Mary ingredient? We’d also love to hear your recipes too! Check out my recipe below:

Grey Goose & Zing Zang Bloody Mary

  1. 2.5 oz. Zing Zang
  2. 2 pinches salt
  3. 2 pinches pepper
  4. 0.6 fl. oz. of Grey Goose Vodka
  5. 1 squeeze of lime
  6. Shake with ice in a cocktail shaker. Strain into your White Elephant Designs Mardi Gras Cup! Garnish with spicy beans, olives and a celery stalk. You can always squeeze a little more lime at the end too! At least I always do!
  7. Drink up!

Head over to A Pinch of Lovely to see her favorite Bloody Mary Recipe!

Huge thank you to our friends Dave and Emmy for opening up their home to us for our Mardi Gras staycation!