Almuerzo para Dos Tablescape

 

Every couple of months my aunt comes over for lunch. I don’t prepare it, instead I order from a favorite local Mexican place and have it delivered. We will then spend the afternoon sipping on margaritas, munching on chips and salsa, and enjoying our favorites from the restaurant.

I decided to set a table especially for the lunch this time. I recalled that years back (I’m talking more than a dozen) I had bought some Mexican fabric, so I decided to press it, hem it, and use it as a topper for the table. I took off from there.

The table would not have been at all appropriate without margarita glasses. We both love margaritas, and I love to make them. If you love them as much as we do, here is what I think is the best recipe for them.

 

At the center of this table is a southwestern vase that a friend had given me years ago. More alstroemerias were used, this time in orange and yellow.

Woven placemats are beneath Bordallo Pinheiro geranium leaf chargers. On top of the chargers are red plates from Pier One’s spice collection, orange salad plates by Corsica Home that my cousin had given me, on top of which I have lively Hausenware chile pepper plates.

Emile Henry crimped-edge ramekins are the perfect solution for holding salsa.

My mother’s red flatware seemed like the perfect choice here. The rust colored napkins are from Pier One, as are the sunflower napkin rings.

One of my favorite things on this table is the set of “Kissing Couple” salt and pepper shakers. This Mexican couple delights everyone who sees it. There are little magnets in the mouths of each, so they’re always kissing.

 The tangerine glass water bottle in lovely fall colors is by Blenko Glass Co., and holds a lot of margaritas I can tell you.

The next time you serve Mexican food, or even order in, be sure to set your table in a colorful and appropriate manner.

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 This post is linked to: Tablescape Thursday