Cinco De Quarantino

With the stay at home order still going strong, it's looking like we won't be going out for tacos and margaritas anytime soon. But will that stop me from celebrating Cinco de Mayo? Definitely not! Bring on the chips and guac! 

I'm attempting to make the best out of our situation with a little fiesta at home. It's certainly not Mexico, but it's colorful and the drinks are cheap 😆 I give you...Cinco De Quarantino! 

Dressing up the bar cart was a must of course! This was my first time making a balloon garland out of only small balloons (all 5 inches). I love how all of the colors came together. The balloons I purchased from Shop Studio Pep and the adorable mini banners are from My Mind’s Eye. If you have some space to fill on your cart, you can always display fresh fruit, which can come in handy for extra drink garnished. Fresh flowers are always a good option too!

Margaritas were an obvious drink of choice for the occasion, but we never blend ours and I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to do so! I recommend making a pitcher for a group, these always seem to go down pretty quickly!

Food was setup buffet style (only apps and desserts shown here). Think of unusual and creative ways to serve the food to fit the theme, like how I have the tortilla chips in the sombrero! Colorful bowls for the guacamole, salsa, and queso fit in nicely as well.

The backdrop, which inspired the whole color theme, is from Oriental trading. It would look great on it’s own, but I love the layered look of the “fiesta” balloon overtop! The cake is actually from the grocery store- I added coordinating frosting on top and actually made the little tassel cake topper with two straws, string, and some tissue paper!

I’m hoping we’ll be able to celebrate outside the house (or maybe even somewhere warm) next year! But for now, salud my friends!