A Simple Fiesta!

April 25
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A simple fiesta for Cinco de Mayo can be easy to pull off…even if it’s last-minute!  An effortless menu and festive details will make your May 5 celebration stress-free and so much fun!  Whether you’re having a party for guests or just entertaining your family, a fiesta can be such a fun tradition for welcoming spring!  Today I’d like to share some inspiration for decorations, and one of our favorite semi-homemade meals that we often enjoy throughout the year.  And when it comes to decor, you can blend together things you already own or add a couple new party supplies.  Either way, it isn’t hard to set a table that will capture the festivity of the holiday!  I’d love to share some of the elements I’ll be using this year…and where to grab some goodies to keep on hand for fiesta fun any time of the year!

simple elements…a simple fiesta!

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patio dining is my absolute favorite…but a fiesta can take place anywhere!  we dodged a few showers to set up our “may 5 trial run” but it was worth it!  my family FULLY enjoys the edible perks of styled shoots!!

a simple fiesta

let’s start with the food…

a simple fiesta

my family loves pork carnitas!  it’s the simplest to fill a platter with pre-cooked meat and favorite additions…

Spanish rice

we like to include spanish rice, feta, fresh lime…

a simple fiesta menu

and loads of fresh cilantro!

taco fixings

how cute is this tortillero basket?

a simple fiesta

for keeping the tortillas warm!  it’s a new addition to my serving collection that i’ll be using often!!

fiesta food

the soft tacos don’t require utensils, but i scattered a few disposable forks around just in case!

fiesta details

for this weeknight meal, i served water. (on friday the 5th i’ll be adding margaritas to the menu!)  to spruce it up i merely tucked in some faux blooms to my tray (which is actually a charger)

Cinco de Mayo details

we ended the meal with a sweet bite…right from my local bakery!

a simple fiesta

fiesta details!

a casual table is always relaxing to be around AND to set!  the tray of water serves as a useful centerpiece…

a simple fiesta

along with potted succulents scattered about!

a simple fiesta

decor tip:

the succulents came right from my kitchen window.  be sure to see if you have household plants or faux arrangements that you can use before you buy!

i tucked a few faux flowers into the pots for a pop of color…

fiesta details

it’s easy to push the stem right into the dirt.  a great way to create a floral element with zero effort!

Cinco de Mayo details

a pinata is placed on a side table casually draped with a banner. easy peasy and super festive!

a simple fiesta

the table is full of color but grounded with a white table runner matching a traditional papel picaco banner

a simple fiesta

if you keep the table full of food and color…and you can’t go wrong!

Cinco de Mayo celebration

get ready for cindo de mayo fun…

fiesta inspiration

with a simple fiesta!

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a simple fiesta

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Mesa Chic Parties: go check out all the fiesta goodies including these seen:   table runner ~papal picado banner ~ linens ~ tassel banner ~ tortillero ~

 

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