Have you been to Mardi Gras? I’ve never been … heck, I’ve never been to New Orleans or Louisiana! Someday, hopefully soon, I’m going to visit New Orleans! However, the hubby and I are going to our first Mardi Gras party … right here in California. There will be great food, good friends, lots of laughter … even a Hurricane or two! It’s guaranteed to be fun 😉
So keeping in my first’s mode … put together my first candy buffet! Since I don’t own any of those pretty apothecary jars … used what I had …
Barware was my solution … it all started with a Hurricane (signature cocktail of New Orleans) glass! I borrowed the beads and masks from my friend that is throwing the Mardi Gras party.
Let me give you a closer and fun peek …
- I know that wines are supposed to be served in certain glasses … don’t think that the same rules apply to gumballs!
- Yes, I’ll pour you a tall glass of chocolate balls (wrapped in pretty colored foil)!
- There’s nothing like a good old-fashioned break-a-part especially when it’s Key Lime flavored (Louisiana and Florida are almost neighbors)!
- OK … we have all heard of shots of alcohol, Jello shots, even shots of frosting … I ask why not Sixlets shots? Small shot glass make excellent small servings! The bottle is some random one that I saved, probably from salad dressing.
- Beads, beads, beads … it’s all about the beads!
- Masks are everywhere … not sure why … maybe people want to stay anonymous?
- Milk Chocolate Wine/Champagne bottle … it’s always a good year for chocolate!
- Hurricane glasses filled with more Sixlets … never enough chocolate!
I hope you enjoyed my first Candy Buffet!
Thank you to SweetWorks for the candy!
♦ I share my stuff at these fun parties! ♦
SWEET SIMPLE STUFF 
Your candy buffet is perfect for Mardi Gras. Shots of Sixlets are my kind of shots! Bring ’em on. Have fun at your party.
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Thank you so much Beth 🙂
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This is Anna from Tulsa,Oklahoma and I love you Mardi Gras Candy Buffet set up. I like your Milk Chocolate Wine/Champagne bottle.Also the different Glasses. Every thing is so cool. Thank you for sharing with us.
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Thank you Anna from Tulsa 🙂 I’m ready to break open the chocolate bottle … don’t have to wait until 5 o’clock, right?
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This is Dee and I currently reside in Texas but I was raised in Mobile, Alabama which is where Mardi Gras was celebrated long before New Orleans and continues to be. It is a great celebration without the hype of New Orleans. Parades and parties are an everyday thing in Mobile,
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Hi Dee in Texas 🙂 I never knew that … thank you for sharing!
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Originally lived close to you and now live in TN. Love the Mardi Gras theme.
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Thank you Carolyn in Tennessee 🙂 We may live close again … if the hubby gets his way!
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Very fun and so bright and colorful!
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Thank you Tiffany 🙂
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Have never been to Mardi Gras. I’m really not much of a party person but just might change my mind after seeing your beautiful candy buffet. :} My favorite: M&M shots or better yet; Any chocolate shots are fine. Have a shot for me :}
Enjoy your party and have a wonderful and fun weekend
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Thank you Colleen in Texas 🙂 I’m not a big party person either … unless chocolate is involved, LOL!
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hey! how smart are you to use barware! cuz apothecary jars hold so much candy which ups the price on candy buffets! this is a must for me next time i have a buffet. your buffet looks so inviting! so what time should i come over? think i’ll wear a mask so no one knows how many times i’ve been to the buffet… 🙂
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Thank you Lisa 😉 That’s a great idea for the masks, LOL!
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