Just got off a one-week vacation on Carnival’s newest ship, the Carnival Mardi Gras. What a beauty! There were a LOT of bloggers and vloggers on board. They were everywhere reviewing the food, accommodations, entertainment, etc.
So, you might wonder what a country life blogger could possibly have to offer. (I kind of wondered that myself!). I found myself drawn to the details and touches throughout the ship. The floors, ceilings, lamps, fixtures, etc. were all fantastic! I hope you draw inspiration from these photos!
My absolute favorite thing was the ceiling in Guy’s Pig and Anchor. I LOVE rustic, metal, rusty ANYTHING. I really liked the way each square was an individual work of rusty art. As the ceiling ages, you will never notice any deterioration of the tiles.
The bars and cocktails were FABULOUS! I had two favorites – The Brass Magnolia and the Fortune Teller. The Brass Magnolia was reminiscent of old New Orleans. It was in the French Quarter section of the ship. I really like the way they used the brass instruments in their lamps. They played jazz most evenings and we really enjoyed it.
The Fortune Teller was my afternoon hangout. They had the BEST drinks and my favorite was the Crystal Ball! The video below shows how great the drink was.
They had big vintage-look posters and the tile work on the floor really added to the theme.
These columns were outside the chef’s kitchen and I really liked the unique checkerboard pattern. They were pretty small, about 3” x 3”. So, it was surely a lot of work!!
I’ll be sharing more from the Mardi Gras in the coming months. Hope you enjoyed this! I know I did!
Jackie
Big Red Barn Blog 