Happy Cinco de Mayo! Being so close to Mexico, we are lucky enough to have a wealth of Cinco de Mayo celebrations in our community. It's a fun and festive time, and with its bright colors and delicious food, makes for a perfect celebratory tablescape!
The inspiration for this table started with this colorful Mexican blanket. That I found in the garage. The drop cloth pile, no less. Really! No one in our household seems to know where it came from, or how it ended up in that pile. Rescued and washed up, it now holds the place of honor that it deserves.
Although we have been to Mexico numerous times (it's our favorite place to vacation), we don't really own any authentic pottery or stoneware. No bother, these plates from Dollar Tree will do just fine. Since the holiday is all about colorful decorations and good food, anyway.
These adorable salad plates, from JoAnn Fabrics years ago, add to the color and cheerfulness of the table.
Paper flowers are a common Mexican decoration, so I unearthed these handmade napkin rings from Earth Day last year.
Don't you think these pressed glass goblets would be perfect for some of my Beer-Ritas? Recipe is here, and I really recommend them! Not nearly as strong as regular margaritas, for those of us who are lightweights, LOL.
These candles were embellished with just a few pieces of crepe paper, for color and fun. Now, we will not be burning these with the highly flammable paper on them! I also used one of my outdoor roosters and a cute owl, 'cause the color makes me so happy. A water glass with some fern fronds adds a little lushness.
Since this is a celebration, I'll be cooking my rich and delicious Creamy Poblano Chicken for dinner. It's a recreation of a favorite dish of ours from a local Mexican restaurant. Please stop by tomorrow for the recipe and photos! And a happy Cinco de Mayo to you all!
I'm joining Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for Tablescape Thursday.
p.s. A few new items are in the Opulent Cottage Shoppe! You can view all of the Cozy Little Shoppes here.
What a Fun, Festive Tablescape! You've captured the mood & the colors of this Mexican holiday beautifully!
Love your little flower napkin rings...too cute.
fondly,
Rett
p.s. I made a note to come back for the Creamy Poblano Chicken recipe!
Posted by: Rett | May 04, 2011 at 08:10 PM
The flower napkin rings are so clever. I loved all the bright colors--I feel like I just took a mini vacation!
Posted by: Marie Arden Pink Living.blog | May 04, 2011 at 08:16 PM
I am loving all of the Cinco de Mayo table settings. The colors are just so festive. Those paper napkin rings are great. I'd love to see a tutorial on how to make these.
Posted by: Pattie @ Olla-Podrida | May 04, 2011 at 11:49 PM
Feliz Cinco de Mayo! Love your table. that serape is so worth saving.. it's beautiful. Your dishes are perfect with the theme. Love the idea of the crepe paper on the candles.. If you melt it into the surface I think it would be okay!
Posted by: marlis | May 05, 2011 at 08:24 AM
What a great, festive table! Boy, I never found anything that pretty in my drop cloth pile! Must have been meant to be-Happy Cinco de Mayo:@)
Posted by: Lynn@HappierThanAPigInMud | May 05, 2011 at 10:27 AM
This is a very cute table scape for Cinco de Mayo. The Mexican blanket is perfect!
Posted by: Ricki Jill Treleaven | May 05, 2011 at 06:46 PM
Darling! I love the rick rack on your napkins. And if I could find those sweet salad plates I'ld buy 10! :)
~Liz
Posted by: Liz | May 05, 2011 at 08:24 PM
I love your table ~ so fun and festive! Happy Mother's Day!!
Love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo
Posted by: Susan Freeman | May 06, 2011 at 06:38 PM
Oh, I love your napkin rings!
Tammy
Posted by: tammylovesdishes | May 06, 2011 at 07:49 PM
Oh do I ever love this table! You really created a gorgeous, fun and creative setting!
Every detail is simply perfect!
Well done,
Cindy
Posted by: Cindy at Applestone Cottage | May 09, 2011 at 03:33 AM
Andrea, I am enjoying your never ending festive ideas! You hve a talent that will keep me inspired. Thank you! A belted happy Mother's day!
Pam B.
Posted by: Pam Bearden | May 11, 2011 at 11:50 PM
Sorry, somehow I am missing some "A's" in my prior post :/
Posted by: Pam Bearden | May 11, 2011 at 11:52 PM
Hi, I came over from Brenda at Cozy Little House and I just love your blog! Why is it that some of us cam put together a backyard and others (like me) can never get it right????? I LOVE how you have done this, and yes, it takes talent to put a lot of different things together without it looking like chaos! Trust me, I know! Thank you for these photos, you and I are so much alike color wise....Love the nice bright colors!
Posted by: Sandy McClay | May 12, 2011 at 03:56 PM
Love this table! You really created a gorgeous, fun and creative setting!
Every detail is simply perfect!
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