How to Make a Cinco de Mayo Tablescape

Create a fun and festive Cinco de Mayo tablescape with vibrant colors and touches of Mexico. A white candle centerpiece contrasts beautifully against all the other colors in this tablescape. Send you guests home with a miniature cactus as a great place card and party favor, all in one.

Things You'll Need

• Mexican blankets
• White pillar candles
• Terracotta plant pots
• Yellow charger plates
• Turquoise dinner plates
• Red soup bowls
• Linen napkins
• Mexican knickknacks
• Miniature cacti
• Miniature terracotta plant pots
• Paint markers

Instructions

1. Cover the table with 2 or 3 colorful Mexican blankets rather than a traditional tablecloth.

2. Make a simple centerpiece by grouping white pillar candles of varying heights in the center of the table. Place the candles in plain terracotta pots for a southwest feel.

3. Set each place with a yellow charger plate, turquoise dinner plate and red soup bowl.

4. Place large margarita glasses at each place setting.

5. Fold a colorful linen napkin into a flower and place inside the soup bowl. Select a color from the Mexican blankets tablecloth.

6. Search discount stores and thrift shops for Mexican themed figurines, such as Chihuahuas, cacti, chili peppers and sombreros.

7. Purchase mini cacti in terracotta pots. Write each guests name on the pot, using colorful paint markers.