Putting a Carnival spin on the “press for champagne button” comes a work of art with personality plus sophistion. Each print is made to order in a wide range of size options and available for free local pick up. Alligator Eyes Sparkle Shop, 5700 Magazine St., 504-259-0388, alligator-eyes.com.
A handmade masquerade brass stick pin by Kurt Salla is the ideal Krewe gift. Each spirited pin is handmade and can easily and whimsically upgrade a lapel or tie. Available in a rounded or cat eye mask version, the mask measures 2″ wide x 1″ tall with a 3″ stick pin. Home Malone, 629 N Carrollton Ave., 504-324-8352; 4610 Magazine St., 504-766-6148, homemalonenola.com.
Let the aroma of king cake warm up the atmosphere with a Mardi Gras inspired candle. Handmade with a parasoy blend, the warm and inviting notes of cinnamon, vanilla and almond are sure to provide a deliciously cozy vibe all season long. Southern Lily Candle Co., southernlilycandleco.com.
Celebratory sips deserve a revel-worthy vessel. Make your toast all the more momentous when clinking with a handmade martini glass with an artful and colorful iridescent blown glass stem. Sold singularly. Rose Tree Glass Gallery, 446 Vallette St., 504-366-3602, rosetreegallery.com.
For your favorite Fat Tuesday host, add a touch of playfulness to the pantry with a bon temps house flour sack and towel from The Royal Standard. The Mardi-Gras-inspired shotgun house design and quintessential color palette promises to please. 20″ w X 28″ h. Nola Boo, 517 Metairie Rd., 504-510-4655, nolaboo.com.
