Party Panache, Cactus Cantina
In keeping with my crazy for cactus phase
it was great fun to entertain some friends with a casual patio party
The patio turned into a Cactus Cantina!
It featured a watermelon flowering cactus
Cactus tidbit plates were ready for filling with tasty appetizers
It’s always a good idea to serve simple nibbles too
Flowers and cacti were everywhere along with my rusty amigo
I made the Cantina sign a few years ago for a Fiesta we hosted
A colorful flower girl stood by the kitchen door
Solar cactus lights
They come on like magic when darkness falls
There was a pitcher full of refreshing mojitos
I love to use this tilted pitcher for flowers too
We had a lot of festive fun, even live music provided by our fiddling friend, Leo
The watermelon cactus was created with long toothpicks
securing zucchini, limes and Brussels sprouts
Flowers were placed in holes made with a screwdriver
Cut a thin slice off the bottom of melon so it will stand firmly
Figure out how you want to place the extra pieces
Poke holes with a small awl or screwdriver
Then secure the additional pieces
A combination of green fruits and vegetables mimic the bumpy cacti look
The flowers loved drinking the watemelon juice and stayed fresh for over 24 hours
You can add cactus “prickles” with additional toothpicks inserted all over the fruit and vegetables if you want to make it look even more like a cactus
Juicy Details
Painting peppers tutorial here
Painted faux cactus tutorial here
Cactus solar Lights/Hobby Lobby
Cactus plates were purchased at Pier 1 and on Amazon but these are no longer available, but there are still some cute ones on Amazon here
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I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Meal Plan Monday Dishing it & Digging it, Between Naps on the Porch,
Merry Monday Make it Pretty Monday Celebrate and Decorate,
Tasty Tuesday Oh My Heartsie Girl Full Plate Thursday
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Jenna, I love your cactus party theme. The fireplace always looks terrific decorated. You have so many pretty eye catching patio friends. I adore that little flower girl and the rusty amigo is a close second for me. Love how you’ve added a few things since I was there, the strawberry container filled with succulents is gorgeous! I’m sure your friends really enjoyed your party and our gorgeous Alabama weather…….
Thank you Emily, I have a whole new space to decorate now! Probably the last patio party until September, but looking forward to many football parties in the fall 🙂 Thank you Emily!
Jenna, I just love a theme party and this one is so cute! Your watermelon flowering cactus is brilliant and you carried out your theme so perfectly! I know your friends feel special to be invited to one of your parties. Wishing you a beautiful day!
Thanks Pam, it was so much fun to put together!
Jenna,
My favorite backyard party is a Mexican fiesta and I love your cactus theme!
Thank you, I think everyone loves a fiesta!!
Have a great time, you are ready for a party!
Ole! Looks like a fun party is about to begin! Love all your decorations! That cactus solar light is perfect. Have fun, Jenna!!
thanks Rosie! Happy Memorial Day!
What a fun idea! I just love your watermelon cactus! Hugs!
It was lots of fun!
So many great ideas!
thanks!
That’s really awesome!!
Love your watermelon cactus!! 💚🌵
thanks Patty Anne, it was such fun!
Can I please be invited to your next party – I adore your outdoor cantina! ♥
ha ha, thank you, we had a lot of fun!
I think this looks FAB!! Love all your cactus decor! 🌵✨🌶 I like your Cantina sign too! Now I must make a trip to Hobby Lobby! 😍
Thanks Jill, you can tell I had a lot of fun! 🙂
YAY to fun!! 🌈✨🌵
A cactus extravaganza Jenna! LOVE your creativity in bloom with your veggie-watermelon-cactus centerpiece! I can see your outdoor kitchen will be the perfect cantina for many a summer fiesta to come! ♥
thanks Mary, we are really enjoying it, and of course I’m in heaven with a new place to “decorate!” 🙂
Totally delightful and such fun! I’d love to visit your cantina any time!
thanks Jeanie, it is a wonderful space for a gathering!
I love your cactus and good thing you kept your cantina sign as it is perfect over your fireplace.
What fun you must have had with your cactus theme party. Creative as usual. Hugs
thanks Kari, it was fun, loving the cactus!
Super cute and clever, Jenna!
thanks, we had a ton of fun!
Thank you for sharing at #ThursdayFavoriteThings. Pinned and shared.
Such an adorable party and that Watermelon Cactus is fantastic! I might have to borrow that idea!
Thanks Chloe, the watermelon cactus was the talk of the party!