7 fun home decor finds for an at-home Mardi Gras celebration

While the annual Mardi Gras celebration won’t be happening in New Orleans this year, you can still bring the Fat Tuesday (Feb. 16) festivities to your home with these decor finds.

By Michele Kettner • Posted February 5, 2021 at 1:50 p.m.

Courtesy of Homesick

Let your entire street know you’re celebrating the holiday with this one-of-a-kind wreath that screams Mardi Gras. // Mardi Gras Wreath, $154; Etsy

Best Buy purple speaker — Courtesy of Best Buy

Let the good times roll with your favorite celebratory songs and iconic New Orleans sounds with this colorful speaker. // Ultimate Ears – BOOM 3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker in Ultraviolet Purple, $150; Best Buy

New Orleans Homesick candle — Courtesy of Homesick

If you’re missing Bourbon Street a little extra this year, pick up this candle with notes of beignets, allspice and sugar. // New Orleans Candle, $34; Homesick

Mardi Gras nutcracker — Courtesy of Lowe’s

Even though Christmas is over, you can still bring out this festive nutcracker to help celebrate at home. // Santa’s Workshop 14.5-inch Mardi Gras Nutcracker, $26; Lowe’s

Purple striped straws Target — Courtesy of Target

Keep the purple, gold and green theme going throughout the party by adding these straws to your cocktails. // 24-count Amethyst Striped Paper Straws Purple, $6; Target

Purple drinking glasses wayfair — Courtesy of Wayfair

No matter what your go-to drink is for the night, keep to the theme with these fun purple cups. // Nioclas 25-ounce Acrylic Drinking Glass in Purple (Set of 6), $27; Wayfair

Fleur de Lis decoration wayfair — Courtesy of Wayfair

Decorations are key to a great at-home party. Grab a giant fleur-de-lis to transport you to the French Quarter. // Fleur-de-Lis Tinsel Decoration, $20; Wayfair

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Michele Kettner

Audience Engagement Editor

Michele Kettner joined Northern Virginia Magazine in 2020 after spending two semesters as an editorial intern at the magazine. The University of Maryland graduate is currently the audience engagement editor and covers everything from can’t-miss things to do and holiday events to new restaurant and store openings throughout Northern Virginia.