Talavera Pottery

Since we're celebrating Cinco De Mayo this week,

I thought I would post one of the tablescapes that I

set up while in FL this winter.

I used all Talavera Pottery
along with some chunky bubble stemware

in muted shades of green & purple.

I have the information about the flatware
written down but can't seem to find it now.
~~Happens quite often these days~~
*sigh*

Don't you ♥ the dining room chairs &
that wonderful Chinese black lacquer buffet?

These colorful & very HEAVY dishes
are a type of majolica earthenware made in both
Spain & Mexico due to the high quality of clay available
in those locations.

Notice that each plate is just a little bit different
than the others.
You can read about the traditions & regulations
regarding Talavera HERE.

I used both GREEN & PURPLE stemware
since I didn't have enough of either color
to set the entire table.

There are RED ones, too, but I saved
those for a later Christmas tablescape.

Can't you just envision a nice big seafood Paella being served
in this huge bowl?Makes my mouth water just thinking about it.
I'd need help carrying it to the table...it was THAT heavy!


I'm linking up toSusan at Between Naps on the Porch

for

Tablescape Thursday

and

The Tablescaper, for her

Seasonal Sundays

Thanks for stopping by & have a

Feliz Cinco De Mayo!!

fondly,