Tablescapes, Jardín Mexicano

Posted by the Painted Apron on April 21, 2016 · 22 Comments 

Bienvenida a mi Jardín Mexicano!     Welcome to my Mexican Garden!     Cinco de Mayo is coming up soon     Celebrate the occasion with many a bloom!     Flowers fill pitchers, bottles and bowls     with peppers and chips and juicy tomatoes     How is your Spanish, can you … Continue reading →

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Tablescapes, Dinner in the Cantina

Posted by the Painted Apron on April 26, 2015 · 20 Comments 

We’re having a cozy little dinner in the Cantina tonight Just in time for Cinco de Mayo Since the wooden cantina sign is atop the burlap runner down the center of the table, the “centerpiece” is located at one end It’s a little patio scene with mismatched chippy metal chairs and mini sombreros Sunflowers in … Continue reading →

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Tablescapes, Warming Up with Tex-Mex

Posted by the Painted Apron on January 12, 2014 · 10 Comments 

After all the freezing weather I decided to warm things up around here with a little Tex-Mex table~ I raided the pantry for all things red, spicy and cowboy and a pear?…well, it was the right color!  And cowboys love pears right?  Well, they should, anyway, everyone needs to eat more fruits and veggies! I … Continue reading →

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Tablescapes, Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Posted by the Painted Apron on April 28, 2013 · 23 Comments 

According to  Wikipedia,  Cinco de Mayo, May 5th, is observed in the United States as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride.   The actual date of Mexico’s Independence Day is Sept. 16. We love a holiday around here so we will celebrate just about any time for any occasion! Things are finally greening up so … Continue reading →

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