Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Fiesta Time...

Hola! Welcome to Cinco de Mayo in beautiful Southwest Colorado! Come in and get ready for a traditional Mexican fiesta. I've set the table with Fiesta ware in Peacock, Tangerine, Lemongrass and Heather. One of the first things that drew me to Fiesta was the versatility. I love mixing and matching! Our menu for today: Chicken Enchiladas, Tacos, Rice, Beans, homemade tortillas and chips and fresh salsa! I might be able to persuade my son to make his famous(at least in our family) Tomatillo Chicken Enchiladas, instead of my regular ones. A bowl of delicious Chili Verde sounds good too! And for dessert? Fried Ice Cream- a local favorite.



I just love these glasses! My local organic grocery store owner makes frequent trips to Mexico and brings back the most gorgeous hand-blown stemware. And the margarita glasses-$1.00 from Dollar Tree! We enjoy "horchata" (rice water) in ours, instead of real margaritas!



I found the cute napkin rings in the little girls hair accessories aisle of a local discount store. I didn't know when I would use them, but they really look great with my brightly colored Fiesta.



This cute little jug(?) came from a box of stuff that Hubby got from his grandmother. It has been in the back of the china cabinet for so long, I almost forgot about it.



Hubby loves to make fresh salsa from our own jalapeno plants and tomatoes. He says it tastes so much better than store-bought.


A big "MUCHAS GRACIAS" to Susan at "Between Naps on the Porch" for hosting this terrific party!
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11 comments:

  1. vignette designApril 28, 2010 at 7:55 PM

    This is perfect for Cinco de Mayo. Very festive!

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  2. Dena PickleApril 28, 2010 at 8:52 PM

    Love the tablescape! I agree with hubby, fresh salsa is the best! My sister makes some to die for salsa with extra cilantro, I wish I had some now!
    Fiesta! Ole'!
    Thanks for the visit.
    Dena
    sweet pickles and chocolate

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  3. FLOWERSHOPGURLApril 28, 2010 at 9:40 PM

    Hello Sharon, What a great tablescape idea for Cinco de Mayo. Very festive, just makes me want to join in the party. I just love, love, love it!
    Thank you for visiting my Italian Tablescape this evening. I greatly appreciate your kind comment and how lucky are we that we both have husbands that like to help out. Thank goodness they are both good at it too! Have a wonderful evening.
    Hugz,
    Kim

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  4. Joanne KennedyApril 28, 2010 at 11:23 PM

    Oh yum, homemade salsa! My favorite! Your tablescape is so cute. You always put together such fun themes.

    Hugs,
    joanne

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  5. Lori LucasApril 29, 2010 at 9:43 AM

    I knew it was Cinco de Mayo just by looking at the festive colors of the napkins. Great job! Lori L

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  6. MarigeneApril 29, 2010 at 11:23 AM

    Cute Cinco de Mayo table...very festive!

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  7. TriciaApril 29, 2010 at 1:00 PM

    Oh, you've given so many good ideas for a festive Cinco de Mayo table! I've been planning mine in my head and hope to put it together this weekend. I love your table linens, and your menu sounds divine!

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  8. Johanna GehrleinApril 29, 2010 at 2:12 PM

    Very colorful and happy tablesetting. Love that cactus-stemware.
    Greetings, Johanna

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  9. Bargain Decorating with LaurieApril 29, 2010 at 2:45 PM

    What a festive and fun table! Love all of the colors. Do you make fried ice cream? It's a fav of mine, but I've never made it. laurie

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  10. Miss MerryApril 30, 2010 at 5:01 PM

    Very creative! Your Cinco de Mayo table and dinner party will be so much fun! Bring on those chicken enchiladas!

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  11. AnonymousMay 3, 2010 at 7:12 PM

    I love your Muchacho jug. It's adorable! Your Cinco de Mayo table looks very festive.

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