Cinco de Mayo Table

Color is the theme for this week's table. Although we celebrate Cinco de Mayo with lots of Mexican food, parties, parades, etc., the one thing in common is the bold, bright colors of the holiday.

Pat layered three placemats at each setting to add even more color

Flatware is "Twist" by Gourmet Settings

The glassware was bought at Kohl's years ago but is currently available at the Dollar Store

From the other end of the table

Where it came from:
Assorted Place Mats - from Bed, Bath and Beyond last year
Dinnerware - "Chili Peppers" by Laurie Gates from Macy's several years ago
Flatware - "Twist" by Gourmet Settings from TJMaxx last year
Glassware - "Martello" by Libby from Kohl's years ago
Napkins - Handmade by Pat
Napkin Rings - from Pier 1 two years ago
Chili Pepper Salt/Pepper Shakers - from Pier 1 several years ago
Candle Holders - from TJMaxx last year
Assorted Candles - from Ross

We will be joining the following Blog parties this week:
"Dishing It! & Digging It!" at Rustic & Refined this Sunday:  http://www.rustic-refined.com/
"Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch:  http://betweennapsontheporch.net/

Soft Blue and White Tablescape

Time for a bit more formal table. Pat decided to set this week's tablescape using dinnerware that we got two years ago from Pier 1 and never had the chance to use it.

One of my very favorite sets of flatware that we own - "Fluence" by Oneida

Pat's wonderful husband spray painted these glossy white for us - they were originally very ugly and scratched up (but at a very reduced price)

From the other end of the table

Where it came from:

Blue Place Mats - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond several years ago
Lace Place Mats - from Lentz Department (a local store now out of business)
Chargers - from Tuesday Morning last year
Dinnerware - "Turquoise Alabaster Glass" from Pier 1 two years ago but still available
 Flatware - "Fluence" by Oneida from Replacements.com
Stainless Steel Drinkware - from Pier 1 last year
Napkin Rings - from Pier 1 three years ago (but I've seen them in the store many times after that)
White Triple Candle Holders - "Lotus" by Westmoreland Glass Company from eBay
Sea Blue Candles - from Tuesday Morning (currently available)
White Jar Candle Holders - from Michael's

We will be joining the following Blog parties this week:
"Dishing It! & Digging It!" at Rustic & Refined this Sunday:  http://www.rustic-refined.com/
"Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch:  http://betweennapsontheporch.net/