Today I’d like to share two tablesettings from my visit at my sister’s Florida home last week.
At a luncheon meal on the dining table square animal print plates in brown and beige were set with coordinating black and white napkins.
We all enjoy both avocados and tomatoes. A slice of avocado looks great with a slice of red tomato. More tomatoes are in the salad bowl. A corn casserole is in the white Corning dish.
A macaroni and cheese casserole baked in a glass dish is set in a tray of iron with bamboo slats.
A macaroni and cheese casserole baked in a glass dish is set in a tray of iron with bamboo slats.
August is a great birthday month for this family. August 1 – their son-in-law; August 8 – their eldest son; August 17 – their daughter. And August 11 is my birthday. So the day before I left they held a surprise birthday party for their eldest son and I. This is a view of the windows with a Happy Birthday banner and blue and pink streamers.
Not having access to helium, one festive balloon was put up on the doors of the china cabinet. I was given another one to bring home with me.
Always a family favorite, the menu was all Mexican. Over the years, my sister has learned to prepare authentic dishes for Refried Beans, Mexican Rice, Chiles Rellenos, Cheese Enchiladas, and a corn salad. Here is a view of the table spread with a colorful striped cloth.
Refried Beans in a pottery bowl.
Cheese enchiladas were baked in a large Pyrex casserole.
Another ceramic bowl holds the Mexican rice.
A colorfully patterned ceramic bowl on plate presents the corn dish.
These parrot plates each have different color combinations.
Welch’s sparkling grape drink and a birthday cake completed the menu.
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These parrot plates each have different color combinations.
Welch’s sparkling grape drink and a birthday cake completed the menu.
Thank you for stopping by. I hope you will visit again soon. Please leave a comment. Be sure to visit our hostess Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for more Tablescape Thursday posts.
21 comments:
What pretty tables -- looked like you ate well at your sisters!
Oh what fun! Looks like a great time at your sister's house -- love the parrot plates and everything looks quite yummy!
Wow, now I am hungry! Looks like your sister is quite the hostess! Thanks for sharing!
Karyn
Happy Belated Birthday. It looks like you had a wonderful time and the tables and menues look sooooooo good. Love mexican food. Hugs, Marty
I love the Parrot plates with all the colors. I love Mexican food! Thanks for sharing your fun TS.
Joyce
Happy Birthday! Mexican food is always my choice for a celebration, too. Tell your sister that she sets a yummy-looking table. Sally
Love the zebra plates and the parrot plates. Both fun and exotic!
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Really love the parrot plates, they are so colorful and summery.
Happy belated Birthday wishes Carrie!
It looks like you had a blast and were very well fed in your sis's beautiful home. The tables are lovely!
Very nice setting and yummy looking food, I could almost smell the fragrance.
Ooh I love the setting, the bowls and plates go perfect... and the food looks delicious.
Amazing!!!! Food looks so good too!!
Nice tablescapes! Food looks yummy, I love Mexican food!
Looks like a great birthday celebration! I know you enjoyed your big day!
Katherine
I LOVE those parrot plates! If it has feathers I love it! And macaroni and cheese and enchiladas. Yum! And whimsical too. Right up my alley!
Brenda
Both table settings are very festive! I love the parrot plate! Great job!
All the best,
Eileen
How fun! The Mexican food looks yummy, too!
Jane
Hi Carrie,
Looks like it was a fun and very festive event! The menu sounds great too!
Bill
Bill - Yes it was! Wait 'til you read the post I am planning for next Tuesday. After reading your post on your flatware collection I realized I needed a silverware chest for a set that was crowding out another in the drawer. On my birthday, Aug. 11 I found a chest and -- the rest is an interesting tale.
Carrie
Great tables! I love it when the food matches the setting ~ this is rarely the case at my house, but I can dream!
I love the parrot plates...I've gotten on a bird kick lately!
what a wonderful and original kind of Ceramic Plate,i love bermuda blue are similar to Italian Mosaics..so greatt
How lovely! I hope you enjoyed your surprise party! I love surprises & don't understand how some people don't like them :) (Although I respect their views & don't hold surprise parties for my avid anti-surprise friends ;) )
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