Cinco de Mayo…

 

I haven’t made paper flowers in many, many years but thanks to a tutorial at Twigs and Toadstools, I was a little kid again.   Think I could have made paper peonies all day long!!



Cinco de Mayo always conjures up all the vibrant colors that I associate with Mexico and what better holiday to go all out!


I love to use lime and navy blue together.  Add in some bright yellow and a splash of red and it is kindergarten all over again.  Like that brand new box of crayons spilling out for the first time.

Found this great little guy in a tequila factory in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico about 15 years ago and thought he would love to be the guest of honor for our little fiesta.

Much cuter than the real thing!



I was a flower making fool last week!

Thanks to that wonderful man in my life there were some real live flowers too for our fiesta! Aren’t the colors just gorgeous!

Just love my FINS margarita glasses from Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville in New Orleans.  And the little fin is actually very useful to hold that perfect lime slice in your drink..whatever it may be.

Dinner is served.  Once again, Chef Gar has outdone himself.  So glad that I married a man who loves to cook. 

Cochinita Pibil, Cuban Black Beans, and Yellow Rice. Yummy!!

I hope your fiesta was a wonderful one!

Till next time….Santé,

Shirley

 

Resources:

White Linen Tablecloth: Pottery Barn

Lime Green Placemats: Old Time Pottery

Yellow Napkins: World Market

Napkin Rings: Paper flowers; tutorial from Twigs and Toadstools

White Dinner Plates: CB2

Blue Salad Plates: Gourmet Basics by Mikasa, Old Time Pottery

Red Square Bowls: Food Network Whipping Cream, Old Time Pottery

Black Guacamole Bowls: Dollar Tree

Silverware: 1881 Rogers Stainless by Oneida, probably Kmart years ago

Blue Wine Glasses: Old Time Pottery

Blue Margarita Glasses:  Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville in New Orleans

Blue Glass Pitcher: Pier One Imports

Beaded Iguana Ceramic:  Huichol (pronounced Whee-chol) Indians of western Mexico

 

This week I’ll be sharing with:

The Tablescaper Seasonal Sundays

Between Naps on the Porch's Metamorphosis Monday

Southern Hospitality's Thrifty Treasures Monday

House in the Roses Show Off Your Cottage Monday

Boogie Board Cottage's Masterpiece Monday

Coastal Charm's Nifty Thrifty Tuesday

A Stroll Through Life's Tabletop Tuesday

Cozy Home Scene's Your Cozy Home Tuesday

Ivy and Elephants' What's It Wednesday

Faded Charm's White Wednesday

Savvy Southern Style's Wow Us Wednesday

Beach Cottage's Good Life Wednesday

Between Naps on the Porch's Tablescape Thursday

No Minimalist Here's Open House Thursday

Shabby Creek Cottage's Transformation Thursday

French Country Cottage's Feather Your Nest Friday

My Romantic Home's Show and Tell Friday

At the Picket Fence's Inspiration Friday

The Charm of the Home's Home Sweet Home Friday