Cinco de Mayo Luncheon

 The Lovelies meet at Jennys home for a Cinco de Mayo fiesta, a bit spicy and celebratory was the order of the day. Pictured here are Sarah and Laurie enjoying mingle time before lunch.  

 The focal of the table was an amazing succulent design in white pottery and complimented with a vintage inspired wooden tray.

 Bright vibrant colors are evident with the napkins and the texture is clearly stated with the green placemats. Jennys table was a huge element in this tablescape as well, because it's hammered metal which is stunning and very appropriate with latin design. 

 A closeup of the succulent focal, which was so beautiful and complimented with a lace tablecloth. 

 Our lunch was delicious with fried corn tortilla chips, homemade rice, pico, soft shell tacos and all the condiments for them, not to mention margaritas.  Jenny did an amazing job with all the homemade delectables. 

 Our fried chips which were such a treat!

 Homemade Pico

 The condiments

To top off this ever so memorable Cinco de Mayo celebration was the best ever Creme Brulee.

I have travelled all over the world and have tasted many Brulees and I am here to say that this is one of the best. I will post the dessert recipe soon, for all to enjoy.

 Jenny gave each lovely a take home gift of spices. The little baskets were so fitting with her theme, don't you think?

 Closeup of the different spice baskets. I think these would be a great little take away gift for any party!

Her straws for the margaritas were filled with color as well. 

After our lunch we were continuing our work with the chairs from Sheryls home. 

 I sprayed my whole chair red, so I could silver leaf the front side. 

After the chair dried I taped off the sides so I could prep the front and start leafing.

Here is a close up of the front of my chair.

The chair completed.

 Betsy used vinyl decals to embellish her chair, oh so elegant.

The back side of her chair.

 Kimmie decided to cover her chair with sequin fabric, I think this is so clever because it can be switched out using contemporary fabrics as well. 

Jenny took her inspiration from Lanvin, and here she is playing and embellishing with layers and layers of different materials. Love it and can't wait to see the finished project. 

Some materials she is using in her embellishing.

We want to thank Jenny for having such a LOVLEY lunch, and great margaritas. Hope you girls like PBJ's, that's what I'm making next. I can't follow that. Kidding aside, we certainly look forward to each and every tuesday with our dear friends.

Just don't give up trying to do what you really want to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don't think you can go wrong.
Ella Fitzgerald