05 May 2009

Cinco de Mayo!

In honour of this holiday, I decided to find some lovely Mexican inspired pieces for a festive cocina! Bring on the chilies and spice!
First, some beautiful Talavera tiles for decor along a mid-wall border or on the walls above the kitchen counters. This use of tile is the foundation of the room decor, but not too flashy or overwhelming to the eye.
Then Talavera pottery, such as plates, can be added to the wall (preferably not the wall the tile is on).























Along with these basic elements, come other aesthetically pleasing items, such as a rustic looking table and chairs or a Mexican tin or star hanging lamp. But I love the little things, like these cute napkins and place mats I found at latinworksco.com. Aren't they great?!

Last but not least... something a little quirky? How about a pre-Columbian pottery Armadillo candle base? I love it! Great conversation piece for sure!