There's a full moon rising over the bayou tonight
Come gather under her spell
Witches, gypsies and restless spirits
Grab your broomsticks and favorite brew
and meet me in New Orleans for a night or two
Tales of witchcraft and voodoo
fill the air
They say the Queen herself roams these streets
You might encounter her right in the Vieux Carre
You never know what you'll find among the magnolias and Spanish moss
Friend or Foe
Sinner or Saint
What lies beyond the garden gate?
Leave your broom here, dear witches, if you dare
Don't be afraid
An offering might please the lady of the house
But tread lightly
For here lie ghosts from a bygone day
Was it voodoo or witchcraft that brought about her end?
Was she haunted by her deeds?
Or betrayed by a friend?
Many say she passed peacefully at a ripe old age
Still others claim to see her ghostly figure strolling through the city
What about you?
Digital art by Schonee
Have you seen Marie?
It's time to take our leave, there is much more to do and see
Join me first for a sweet treat
then leave a comment with your link before you go
Hope you enjoyed your visit here.
Before you go check out one of my favorite Nola singers
If you're a fan of this season's American Horror Story which is set in New Orleans, here's a great video they posted that looks at why Nola is such a unique and amazing place.
Bourbon French Parfums, a noted perfumery in New Orleans' French Quarter since 1843, created a small collection called Southern Favorites. One fragrance is Voodoo Love, a heady jasmine scent inspired by the queen of voodoo herself.
Read more HERE
Thank you for joining me for a bit of Halloween fun
in the spirit of my favorite city.
Here's a recipe for the Sazerac pictured above
Image source here
You'll find more delicious wickedness from Marfi at Incipient Wings who thought I might love to do a Halloween blog party with a New Orleans theme. Of course she was right!
I'll see you soon out on the bayou.
Laissez les bon temps rouler
Happy Halloween Cher
Oh my goodness, what a beautiful party post this is, so perfectly NewOrleans! Thanks so much for hosting..I"m going to pop by Marfi's in just a sec...and here is my post:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.tabithalenox.blogspot.com/2013/10/broomsticks-on-bayouthe-psychic-is-in.html Thank you!
That Voodoo doll is lovely. I love the eyes and way it's set. And the shrine? Sweet! Love it. Here is my entry, "Summer's Hollow on the Bayou": http://frostedpetunias.blogspot.com/2013/10/broomsticks-on-bayou.html
ReplyDeleteJust lovely dear Anna. I always love your art and eye for everything.
ReplyDeleteHere is my entry
http://therealwitchygodmother.blogspot.ca/2013/10/broomsticks-on-bayou-blog-party.html
Beautiful! I love it! Here is a link to my post: http://beneaththewitchesmoon.blogspot.com/2013/10/broomsticks-on-bayou-blog-party-and.html
ReplyDeleteLove your pictures and story Anna, makes me feel like I am actually there!!! Very Cool! Here is my party link: http://plumfieldhousegardens.blogspot.com/2013/10/broomsticks-on-bayou-at-plumfield.html
ReplyDeleteThank you to you both for being such wonderful hostesses.
ReplyDeleteI am experiencing troubles posting this week, but I wanted to party, so I am sharing some music, including the tale of Marie Laveau.
http://lovevisiting.blogspot.com/2013/10/broomsticks-on-bayou-2013.html
Come and share my memories of New Orleans -- and though Washington, D.C.'s weather reminds me of New Orleans, there will never be another city quite like Belle Orleans.
ReplyDeleteFind me at the Gratitude Journal of Ms. Lilypads.
Great spooky pictures Anna! Love your garden gate and how you staged it for the party. I was lucky and recently got one too from my dear neighbor and I decorated it in front of my mantle and seeing that I had even placed a witches broomstick in front and did some more Halloween staging, I thought my last post from 17th October would make the perfect party post and I even have a give away going on too. Hope you'll agree! Thanks for hosting a fun party!
ReplyDeleteCarola
http://carolsgarden.blogspot.de/2013/10/part-2-of-my-black-white-fallhalloween.html
How spooktacular!!! I am having trouble posting pictures on my computer right now so I don't know when I will be able to get my post up.....but I will be sure to go check everyone else's out!!
ReplyDeleteLove the spook with beauty combined. I've never really been there ...yet! Must make a trip to visit Laveau. Here's my post http://gypsyspiritrising.blogspot.com/2013/10/broomsticks-on-bayou.html
ReplyDeleteOh wow. Far too wonderfully magical and beautiful. Love your miniatures and how beautifully you've made everything and paid such attention to all the small details. This was a thoroughly enjoyable and fun post.
ReplyDeleteBright blessings,
Bird http://birdsearthyspirit.blogspot.com/2013/10/glorious-full-moon-observance-and.html
Oooo, such wonderful pictures! My man was looking at your post with me, and said he would have wanted to use them for another project :)
ReplyDeleteOur party project is here:
http://msmisantropia.blogspot.se/2013/10/broomsticks-on-bayou.html
Happy weekend and thanks for hosting!
This is so elegant Anna:)
ReplyDeleteLove the colors you used!
That voodoo doll is adorable ...
& The gate is perfect btw.
Thank you for putting up with me
And my silliness !
Love ya!!!
Oh, Anna....I love your party, images, and narrative! I fell in love with a Cajun in college, we married, and lived for awhile in his hometown of New Orleans. I've been so excited about this party! Stop over at mine for some of Mr. Art @ Home's favorite authentic New Orleans dishes and a wonderful Halloween recipe. Plus yesterday I posted my 1,000th post and I'm hosting a giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for hosting! I can't wait to visit everyone's party.
xo,
Ricki Jill
Anna, you put just the right amount of flavor into your gumbo of wonderfulness for us. I am right along side you in my love of all things NOLA. Hope you will come and visit my blog and see what Ms. GK and I whipped up for Broomsticks on the Bayou.....
ReplyDeleteYou and Marfi just made our Halloween celebration even more fun. Thanks so much, Oma Linda
http://lindaomasoldebaggsnstuftshirts.blogger.com
Gotta fly..................
I am bit late but here is my contribution:
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I have a long history of visiting New Orleans and hope you can visit one day. It's a unique place.
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weceno(at)yahoo(dot)com
Very nice Anna, a job well done! All the wicked goings on...I love it all.
ReplyDeleteAnna, thank you for all the wonderfully haunting New Orleans imagery and for hosting this party. I've never been to New Orleans but you make it look like fun. Must try that drink... absinthe... oooooo... :-)
ReplyDeleteYou were so lucky to find that gate! It's perfect, as are all of the images. You can almost smell the moss and magnolias! So fun, thanks for sharing...
ReplyDeleteHi Anna.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the wonderful party!
Your images are always so magical.
This has been fun :)
~Diane
Fabulous post, like all your posts! And I love this years theme.
ReplyDeleteHere is my post, so glad I got to play along.
http://cmoh.blogspot.com/2013/10/broomsticks-on-bayou-beignets-and-mocha.html
Love your post and Halloween fun! Enjoyed the music video too! I want to make a voodoo doll. :) Love yours
ReplyDeleteOh, and we lived in Ruston, Louisiana for a year and a half and made it to New Orleans. LOVED IT!
ReplyDeleteWoW. that post was amazing, you must've put a ton of work into it. It's INCREDIBLE!!!
ReplyDeletehave a nice night....
Lovin that Cajun spookiness! Sorry I did not have time this year to play, perhaps next year. In the mean time...have a wicked Halloween
ReplyDeleteThough I'm late: thank you very much for all the wonderful, most inspiring and moody pictures! It's always a pleasure to read your posts and watch the projects and images, especially during halloween. I hope you will start an event like this next year again!
ReplyDeletehugs serafeena