Want to buy MG beads or throws at discount? Need party favors? Need house decorations? Masks, costume accessories? This is the place, prices are good and staff helpful, many of the crews do business with this place and it's a busy place during MG season. Big place, lots to see. read more

Behold a Mardi Gras explosion! No one has to order their costume, beads, throws and krewe supplies from Amazon when you have Plush Appeal in the heart of the city. Best of all, though, come here to decorate your house. While the rest of the country is taking down the holiday decor, NOLA is putting up the purple, green and gold lights, garlands... even keeping up the tree with a whole new look (that's the case in my house). Beyond Carnival season, it's smart to come to Plush Appeal rather than a corporate chain like Party City etc because this store is enormous and likely has what you need to fit any party theme. Truly a one-stop for holidays, parties and costumes. If tourists find it, they'd never overpay in the souvenir shops again. read more

This is the best place for Mardi Gras beads and a lot more. The prices are good and the staff is very helpful.

Always helpful! Really good selections Great place to get Mardi Gras items I ride in 2 parades.. they drop off at the float read more

Everyone here is SO kind and helpful , even though it's the day before day Tuesday they had a healthy supply of throws and other things to choose from , the ladies at checkout were super sweet even with the constant crowds coming in to purchase items , Kayla , Stacy and I believe deshay ( her name ended with Shay and she was right next to Kayla ) Stacy was a sweetheart too and let me know I could order online for any of my needs read more

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Love this place! I'm like a kid in a candy store, even when we're not rolling. Some of the items are a little pricier if you're the type to shop around, but the SELECTION is 5* and worth it to get everything in one spot. They refresh the stock constantly. They also keep up with the latest items that are trending, krewe specific items, and party supplies. ***Please add Tulane themed/colors/items? We were left with only blue & green glass beads. read more

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A dear duo of friends announced wonderful news and a (very ;) impromptu plan to celebrate BIG time on Fat Tuesday. I knew my family would be out of town and will miss their nuptials but wanted to find some Mardi Gras treasures since they plan to celebrate their anniversary each year on Fat Tuesday- not worrying about the date. A friend recently called me from Plush appeal- we were helping a Themis friend with their throws- and said she found all of the things that we needed- and looked forward to returning... After my friend's announcement- I headed to Plush Appeal first thing the next morning hoping they still had some MG stuff left. I was pleasantly surprised and they truly seem have it ALL. ! I found everything that they wanted (second line umbrellas ) and many things that will just add a bit of lagniappe for their special day. A woman asked me if I needed help- I said no at first- then ended up having her help me go through my chosen items to see if I had found the best items. I am so grateful for her expertise- especially since she is the Vice President- and probably has plenty of other things to do rather than stop and help me. I can't thank her enough for all of the extra special attention. I will definitely be back and plan to tell all of my family and friends too! Thanks so much, Alyssa! read more

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I am definitely happy to Rate this a 4 star after looking for my own affordable throws and trinkets. I love that the Zulu coconut has a variety selection tion of Gold/Silver/Black!!! In addition you have choice of stuffed animals and beds and other signature throws depending on the krewe or theme your parade is going for! read more

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I ordered some material for my HouseFloat through the Mardi Gras Spot and pickup was through the Plush Appeal Warehouse. Which was a little confusing... you call a number on the front door of the warehouse side, but no one answered. So I went back across to the retail store and they got someone to come answer the front door. Then I wandered through the building with them and came out to the warehouse. The warehouse is HUGE and essentially outside so some staff was not masked but they were mostly far away so not too concerning. I signed my papers and picked up my supplies and headed out. I think they aren't really setup for an order as small as mine but 2021 carnival being what it is, they were happy to oblige. Definitely would use them again. read more

Totally recommend checking this place out for throws or items that you might need for any miscellaneous needs. It's set in a warehouse with plenty of rows of items. It's also a great spot if you need to buy items that fit certain themes they accommodate for. Fairly certain this is where vendors come to purchase items for resale purposes. read more

I have always enjoyed shopping here for Mardi Gras throws. Great selection on plush items. They have bulk beads and singles available. Also blinky beads, LED necklaces and LED rings. read more

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The staff is always helpful although they've probably answered the same questions a dozen times.

I'm in a Krewe and have dealt with Plush Appeal for three years straight. The experience was fine the first two years, but this year (2020) it was awful. When you purchase a throw package, it's loaded on the float for you. When I went to check my things the day before the parade, I noticed some of my items were wet. It had not rained between the time it should have been loaded and the time that I checked the float. My bags were dry on the outside but some items in the bags were wet. This led me to believe that those items got wet at their warehouse before they were placed in the bags. Particularly, ALL of my plush baseballs were soaking wet. They are typically super lightweight, but they were super heavy and full of water. There was no way to save them. I just feel like that was poor business. As much as Plush Appeal charge for the packages, they could at least provide "dry" products. read more

I love these folks! I'm new to buying Mardi Gras throws; I know there are places with a wider selection, and I've heard there are better prices, but Plush Appeal is way closer to home, everybody is nice and helpful, and the 10% krewe discount more than makes up for driving to the 'burbs for throws. read more

These ladies are the absolute best. The store selection is awesome. I own a store on Bourbon and this is a great place for all your holiday needs. I xant say enough great things about them read more

If you are in a krewe, this place has the coolest colors of holographic glitter! The store is always clean and well organized. The staff at the register are always friendly. I wish that someone was on the floor to help when needed though. They have a nice selection of beads and other throws. I've also noticed Bachelorette/Bachelor party items as well as St. Patty's day throws and swag. Some things can be a bit overpriced, but the selection is vast. read more

One stop shop for all your Mardi Gras needs! I work for an event company that throws a LOT of Mardi Gras themed events and i always come to Plush Appeal! Great if you're looking to buy in bulk, in need of some Bachelorette/Bachelor goodies, masks, beads, boas, Mardi Gras/any holiday decor you name it! Prices are really great as well on moth items! They are kind of tucked away in Mid City and a little hard to find, but it's my preferred place to pick up my beads and throws when i need them! They have a great selection of bulk beads and if you're in a Krewe, plan on a discount! The staff here are also so nice and very helpful! read more

When you are riding in a Krewe for Mardi Gras, you must go to Plush Appeal for their many selections of what I like to call "Bulk Beads." Their prices can not be beat if your goal is to get as many beads as you possibly can for your ride. I usually buy my bulk beads here, (which are your average purple, green, and gold beads in varying sizes.) They do have discounts for those that are riding in certain krewes, and their plush selection is pretty darn good, hence the name! I usually get my bulk beads and garter belts for St. Patty's day here, so they are pretty good shop. I will continue to come here as long as I am riding, which I hope to do for the very long future! read more

Super lovely store for your one stop shopping Mardi Gras needs. They have everything you can imagine. My most recent purchase included glass beads and a sparkly jacket. They have krewe themed throws as well and you can order custom items. read more

Prices are great - selection is plentiful. They are constantly restocking. My only complaint would be the lines are sometimes long.

They should rename it Karens 'R Us. The managers were beyond rude and unprofessional when ringing up my friend and her mother.

I have started coming here from Mobile, where we started Mardi Gras, to find unique throws that are not beads. I can't say that I really noticed their bead prices being lower than our choices in Mobile. Their selection of beads are surprisingly bad; but for the other stuff like plush, etc. - they are a good bit cheaper. I especially like the confetti poppers- way less money here than Mobile. Jump ropes were a good deal too. Why not encourage exercise with my throws? So I load up on those and other throws. They have a large selection of the purses the Krewes seem to like to decorate too. Also, there is a small area with higher end Mardi Gras decor. I was surprised how small it is since I imagined this would be Mardi Gras Mecca and they would have long had some items maybe they had had designed in China. Nope! It was some different items than I usually see though. The check out is slower than molasses though. Avoid Saturdays during Mardi Gras season is recommended! read more

My mother and I were treated like trash on Saturday by two managers- one blonde wearing a Mardi vest and the other with a sleeve tattoo on her left arm- I asked for a manager after basically being told that my card wasn't going thru Bc of lack of funds- I asked for another manager and the one with the sleeve tattoo stated "I'm a manager but I AM WORST THAN HER!" We were the only people of color at the store- we waited for 20 minutes in line and had lots to purchase- my mom (salt of the earth) accidentally popped a popper and the blond in the MG vest reminded my mom at the register (which we paying for) "oh and you popped MY popper, too" under her breathe- The store is lucky people are even buying anything- MG has been canceled - however, I am always up for supporting local businesses- never again will I go to such a blatant racist place of business. I have never been racially profiled in my entire life. I would rather give Amazon my money in the future. Zero rating!! read more