Mexiscape

Last week I shared my tablescape and article entitled A 75th Anniversary Buffet.  In the same issue of The Dish, published by the Homer Laughlin China Collectors Association, was a wonderful article by my dish buddy

Elaine from Dishing with CaraFaye

Many collectors participated in this celebration of Southwest and Mexican themed tables. Such a wide variety of interpretations and great dishes!  Elaine will be expanding on this celebration in future issues, so the party will go on and on! Thanks Elaine for such a great party!

This was my contribution to the Mexiscapes.

Vintage tablecloth - unknown maker
Place settings are a mix of Post 86 Fiesta and vintage Fiesta
Woven chargers, goblets - Pier 1
Blue tumblers - anthropologie.com
Flatware, napkins - Home Goods
Napkin rings - eBay
Vintage items include Turquoise 1939 World's Fair vase on the table
Vintage Fiesta and Mexicana on the sideboard
Mexican themed items from my collection

Thanks so much for stopping by again this week!

I'm joining:

Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps On The Porch

Vintage Thingies Thursday at Coloradolady

Open House Party at No Minimalist Here

Home Sweet Home at The Charm of Home

Vintage Inspiration Friday at Common Ground

Friday Unfolded at Stuff and Nonsense

Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage

Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home
Hoo's Got Talent at Night Owl Crafting
Inspiration Friday on At The Picket Fence

Alphabe-Thursday at Jenny Matlock for the letter "H"

"H" is for Hola!

"H" is for habanero, one of my favorite HOT HOT HOT peppers

"H" is for hombre.  My favorite hombre is Mr. TLRT

"H" is for hacienda. Welcome to my hacienda!

"H" is for huevos con picadillo, that's eggs with spicy Spanish sausage!

"H" is for helado de chocolate.  Mmmmmm chocolate ice cream!

"H" is for HAPPY!  I'm so HAPPY you came to the Mexiscape Party!

Feliz Navidad

I'm joining Foodie Friday over at Designs By Gollum

and
Show and Tell Friday at Cindy's My Romantic Home
and
Color Outside The Lines for Vignette Friday
and
Bargain Hunting's Laurie has Favorite Things


Feliz Navidad

Homer Laughlin China Company produced this line of vintage dinnerware

decorated with the "Mexicana" decals.  The table is set for a Mexican

Fiesta with some treats from the summer garden, including chicken enchiladas with tomatillo sauce, salsa and chips and spicy cheese stuffed peppers.
Recipes and other Foodie details at the links above.

Las Posadas
Christmas festivities begin with Las Posadas, nine consecutive days of candelight processions and lively parties starting December 16.

Las Pastorelas
Pastorelas (Shepherds Plays) are staged throughout the holiday season by both amateur and professional groups.

Nativity scenes, or El Nacimiento
In most Mexican homes the principal holiday adornment is el Nacimiento (Nativity scene).

Mexicana pieces came in many sizes, which makes it perfect for a

multi-course feast.

The layers of the stack.

The yellow striped version is much harder to find.

Christmas Eve -- Noche Buena
Holiday festivities culminate on Noche Buena (Christmas Eve) with the celebration of a late-night Misa de Gallo (Rooster's Mass).

Poinsettias: La Flor de Noche Buena
It's Latin name is Euphorbia Pulcherrima. It's Mexican names include the ancient Nahuatl term Cuitlaxochitl (star flower), along with Catarina (Catherine), Flor de Pastor (Shepherd's Flower) and most commonly Flor de Noche Buena (Christmas Eve Flower).

Los Santos Inocentes
December 28, Day of the Holy Innocents, is a religious commemoration of King Herod's ordering the slaughter of all male infants in his kingdom, intended to include the Christ Child. In Mexico it is celebrated as a day akin to April Fool's, an occasion for jokes and pranks.

The Three Kings: Los Reyes Magos
The Christmas season continues unabated in Mexico through Epiphany, which is called Día de los Reyes (Three Kings Day).

Thanks so much for coming to the Fiesta!

Feliz Navidad

Tablecloth - Holt Renfrew

Flatware - internet

Goblets - Pier 1

Napkin Rings - eBay

Little Pots - Bolivian souvenir

Church - gift shop in the 80s

Napkins - Pier 1 if I remember correctly

Banded glassware, red pitcher, cobalt vase, yellow creamer, these are all items from my collections.