C IS FOR CINCO DE MAYO

I must admit that I look forward to May 5th each year.  I know it's a holiday to celebrate the Mexican's unlikely victory over French forces at the  Battle of Puebla May 5, 1862.   This holiday is mostly observed in the United States to celebrate Mexican heritage and pride.  For me it's a chance to set a fun table and make a Tex-Mex meal.

I started this afternoon with a very old tablecloth I got from my Mom.  She got this in Mexico probably early 60's

I know these pictures are a little dark but I was trying to capture the true colors of this tablescape

I pulled out vintage Fiesta and Homer Laughlin Harlequin dinnerware

The bright colors go so well with the Mexican theme

The green glass bowl was used to add another texture to the table.

I used my old yellow handled flatware

 Vintage glasses for ice tea

This creamer will have extra salsa to add to our Taco Casserole

These cactus votive holders were a recent thrift store find

A closer look at the design on this cloth

I think this might have been a small planter for a cactus but with a small tealight inside

It adds a glow to the table

Do you celebrate Cinco De Mayo?

I'm joining these fun parties

With Suzanne at

Colorado Lady

&

Jenny Matlock

For Alphabe-Thur

Don't forget my little giveaway

that ends at noon Sunday

Enter Here!

Hugs,

Linda