Set the mood for cheer!
It’s easy to welcome loved ones to a wow-worthy Mardi Gras table, like this one styled by party pro Laura Aguirre (LaurasLittleParty.com, @lauraslittleparty on Instagram). To get the look, top your table with a dark purple cloth and a gold sequined runner. Next, add gold chargers and festive purple plates and napkin rolls. The extra flair: a gold pitcher filled with blooms, shiny Mardi Gras coins ($7 for 144, OrientalTrading.com) and beaded necklaces scattered on the tabletop.
Kick off fun with a creative craft station
Masquerade masks are a classic sight at Mardi Gras! At your bash, surprise guests by setting up a mask-making station. To do: Pick up plain masks at a craft store (like DIY Shaped Masks, $5 for 24, OrientalTrading.com). Then set them on a table alongside an array of colorful feathers, glitter, rhinestones, beads and crafting supplies like glue and double-stick craft foam squares.
Wow everyone with a king cake
Aguirre served up this traditional cake that doubles as decor! And it’s a cinch to make with a shortcut ingredient: refrigerated cinnamon roll dough. Simply roll dough into a log shape, then place in a greased round cake pan, creating a wreath shape. Bake per instructions; let cool. Insert a figurine (Mini Plastic Babies, $3 for 12, PartyCity.com) in the bottom of the cake. Frost with icing and colored sugar. The guest who gets the baby in their slice is “king” of the party!
This story is from the February 27, 2023 edition of Woman's World.
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