Wednesday, April 17, 2013

How to Host a Taco Party







Spring and Summer are the 

perfect times to host a Taco Party.





Pull out your most colorful dishes 

and accents that offer a bit of texture.




Mix in some seaside details.





Serve fish tacos 

for a light, healthy entrée.






I captured this table setting 

 at a local Pottery Barn.

 Simply couldn't resist sharing these 

 colorful dishes and fun ideas.




Pottery Barn's Cabo Melmaine outdoor 

dishes come in both red and blue.




The designs are taken from earthenware 

but made in unbreakable melamine.




In addition to the dinnerware sets, 

Pottery Barn also offers several fun 

serving pieces, like this set of condiment bowls and tray.




The display table at Pottery Barn 

mixed the Cabo pattern with 

pieces of PB's Rope Outdoor Collection. 




A table runner woven of pure cotton 

added vibrant color and texture 

perfect for the Mexican theme.




Tutorials, Tips, and Tidbits @ Stone Gable

Pottery Barn's web site offers a wonderful collection of entertaining inspiration for Theme Parties, Everyday Parties, and Holiday Parties.  Each party feature includes photos of gorgeous table settings, and party planning ideas and tips, complete with recipes, playlists, and party invitation and placecard downloads.


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Sarah
Sarah

The summer we married, my husband was in graduate school, and I was employed as a teacher. We took a portion of our savings that summer and purchased a sailboat. We christened our Catalina 22, “Hyacinths For The Soul” after Saadi’s poem. Our "Hyacinths" provided years of pleasure.

54 comments:

  1. Little Miss MaggieApril 17, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    Very festive table setting. Great for a fiesta.
    Maggie

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  2. MarlisApril 17, 2013 at 9:42 PM

    Oh thank you so much for sharing this!!!!!! I miss having an actual PB store. I can just live vicariously through you. I love this table. We are having a fajita party soon and I will be borrowing some of these ideas! many blessings, xo marlis

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  3. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenApril 17, 2013 at 10:01 PM

    Thanks for sharing PB's beautiful table setting, Sarah! Aren't the melamine dishes gorgeous, with such vibrant colors and patterns? I'm going back to click on the link.

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  4. MarigeneApril 17, 2013 at 10:01 PM

    What a festive table...we had tacos for dinner tonight!
    Have a great week, Sarah...

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  5. Entertaining WomenApril 17, 2013 at 10:30 PM

    I've been resisting walking into Pottery Barn and buying those small glass bowls. I particularly like the green ones. Pottery Barn's design value has consistently elevated for the last five years. Great table. Thanks for taking us to the mall. Cherry Kay

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  6. emily barlocker scottApril 17, 2013 at 10:31 PM

    The order forms for each guest is a brilliant idea! Great... now I have to throw a taco party. :)

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  7. Debra at HOMESPUN: http://www.thehomespun.com April 18, 2013 at 5:12 AM

    Lovely table and what a great idea to have the order forms! :)

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  8. LuluApril 18, 2013 at 7:03 AM

    What a bright and cheerful table for me to see first thing this morning. It is perfect for your taco party. I got tortillas at HEB yesterday for a little TexMex here. You just can't beat it!

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  9. DianeApril 18, 2013 at 7:08 AM

    What an interesting combination of dishes and accessories on this table. I guess that is why we all love PB so much! With Cinco de Mayo coming up, I guess we should all be thinking about tacos and Margaritas, of course - lol!! Thanks for sharing this wonderful table, Sarah!

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  10. JocelynApril 18, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    Wow! Love this!! So festive.

    Jocelyn @ http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com/

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  11. Alycia NicholsApril 18, 2013 at 1:06 PM

    A taco party sounds fun! Not real expensive, fairly easy to execute...and the colors!!!! Oh, the colors!!!!!!! This is a beautiful setting. I've not been in a PB for quite a while. This is gorgeous!

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  12. BernideenApril 18, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    You have done it AGAIN Sarah! Beautiful - just beautiful! Thanks so much for giving us all these free creative ideas that seem to just abound!

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  13. Moni - Zuhaus at HomeApril 18, 2013 at 1:21 PM

    Love PB and their table settings! So colorful and inviting...thanks for sharing!

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  14. KellyApril 18, 2013 at 3:16 PM

    You had me fooled at first! I thought that was YOUR table setting. It's quite pretty with all of the fun bright colors. Pottery Barn always has such nice things. A taco party would be fun. Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner too!

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  15. AnonymousApril 18, 2013 at 6:29 PM

    Beautiful table and fun idea, Sarah!

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  16. Shabby Brocante, KarenApril 18, 2013 at 7:44 PM

    Sarah, this is beautiful! I love it when my blog friends take me to the mall. I live 30 minutes away from the mall or any good stores!!!! Probably a good thing, but boy, I love a little Pottery Barn Fix! So,thanks for this one!
    Karen

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  17. xinexApril 18, 2013 at 11:49 PM

    Beautiful, colorful and so festive!..Christine

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  18. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeApril 19, 2013 at 6:57 AM

    We love tacos, but I'm sure they would taste even better at your festive table! Love your bright and cheerful dishes, the runner is perfect.
    Hope you'll join Amaze Me Monday this Sunday afternoon!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  19. Bargain Decorating with LaurieApril 19, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    Such a fun table, and I really like those mirrored flower pots marching down the center. All of my china is starting to look a little dull after seeing this festive table. laurie

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  20. DewenaApril 19, 2013 at 3:59 PM

    So pretty and festive! I miss Nashville's PB store. I think it would succeed here now. I just had to come over and visit after seeing you at Laurie's--one of my favorite people! You have a beautiful blog.

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  21. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRApril 19, 2013 at 7:14 PM

    How fun, Sarah! Pottery Barn always has such great tablescapes!

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  22. PondsideApril 19, 2013 at 11:43 PM

    There isn't a PB anywhere near us so I always enjoy seeing their ideas in this way. I love those vibrant colours!

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  23. Monica @ Happily Playing with DishesApril 19, 2013 at 11:44 PM

    We do not have a PB nearby so thank you for giving me a peak.

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  24. Crystal GrandeurApril 20, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    very pretty colorful dishes.beautifully done.Happy week end to you Sarah...:):)

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  25. Ricki TreleavenApril 20, 2013 at 5:06 PM

    How darling, Sarah...and just in time for Cinco de Mayo, too! :D Very cute post. Our local Pottery Barn doesn't usually put together cute tablescapes like this. Thanks for sharing!

    xo,
    RJ

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  26. Ivy and ElephantsApril 20, 2013 at 5:22 PM

    Now I want to host a taco party! It looks so beautiful and festive and the menu sounds scrumptious! Gorgeous tableware.
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  27. BabsApril 20, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    Fish tacos? I LOVE them! What a cute tablescape, and who'd ever know those dishes were melamine? I need to go to PB. Haven't been there since before Easter, and then didn't get a thing. Happy Sunday.

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  28. The French HutchApril 20, 2013 at 7:13 PM

    Hi Sarah, I love these patterns from Pottery Barn.I saw a similar table there last weekend. A Taco Party would be fun, but anything on this table would be.
    I don’t think your new posts are feeding Sarah. Mine quite several new posts ago and seems to be stuck again.
    Hope you are having a great weekend.

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  29. Yvonne @ StoneGableApril 20, 2013 at 7:34 PM

    I can just see you lugging your camera into PB and staging a photo shoot! Thanks, it really is a very creative table. Love the idea of hosting a taco party. YUMMY!

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  30. 20 North OraApril 20, 2013 at 7:58 PM

    What a fun idea. Here in Oklahoma, we have beef or chicken tacos. Not much fish. The table settings look like a fiesta ready to happen.

    Judy

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  31. The TablescaperApril 20, 2013 at 8:21 PM

    So fun and festive!

    As always, it's wonderful to have you at Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescape

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  32. Kim @ French Country AntiquesApril 20, 2013 at 9:09 PM

    Thanks for sharing this colorful tablescape. Haven't been to PB in a long time because there isn't one close to me. I even love fish tacos!!!

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  33. Cranberry MorningApril 20, 2013 at 9:18 PM

    Sarah, how pretty and festive! Food always tastes better when it's beautiful and on pretty dishes. :-)

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  34. Savannah GrannyApril 21, 2013 at 12:13 AM

    wow, Sarah that is some pretty tableware. I would have never thought that the dishes were melamine.
    The chargers are neat also. Thanks for sharing,
    xoGinger

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  35. AnonymousApril 21, 2013 at 6:33 AM

    Pottery Barn always does everything so right! What a cute idea with the individual menu cards, love that! I would love to work at Pottery Barn just to play with all their stuff!
    Thanks for the fun photos!
    Jenna

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  36. FABBY'S LIVINGApril 21, 2013 at 4:12 PM

    OMG, what a great sea side tablescape and all the china that's been used! How fun the Pottery Barn ideas and the cute individual menus..awesome! Thank you for sharing and for dropping by and leaving me such sweet comments. Have a super week.
    FABBY

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  37. StitchforkApril 21, 2013 at 5:52 PM

    Festive, cheerful, appealing -- I'm pulling up a chair!
    xo
    Cathy

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  38. Debbie@Mountain BreathsApril 21, 2013 at 6:36 PM

    Our Pottery Barn always has such nice tables set. I love fish tacos! The new melamine dishes are so pretty. I hope you add a few to your collection ;o)

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  39. MaryApril 22, 2013 at 5:02 AM

    Sarah, I could use a little PB retail therapy or just a visit to spark my creativity! A taco party sounds so fun especially with Cinco de Mayo around the corner :)

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  40. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeApril 22, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    Thanks so much for sharing at AMM Sarah!!!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  41. On Crooked CreekApril 22, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    Sarah,
    Delightful tablescape, dear friend!!!
    "Mr. Ed" and I have been looking at melmaine dinnerwre for the back deck On Crooked Creek. It certainly has taken a more classic appeal since my first set in the 1970's!!!
    Thanks for sharing!!!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  42. OliveApril 22, 2013 at 3:08 PM

    I love tacos and nachos so this carefree and colorful table is perfect Sarah.

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  43. Ann @ Corner of Plaid and PaisleyApril 22, 2013 at 9:35 PM

    Fabulous fiesta! Thanks for sharing this Pottery Barn inspiration!!!

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  44. a quiet lifeApril 22, 2013 at 10:49 PM

    lucky you getting a pic at pb, they go ballistic at mine and will snatch you bald! i did sneak some while standing outside though, thanks for reminding me to empty my cell phone now! i sooooooo love that store, the have the best design team on the planet, but give me homegoods pricing please!

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  45. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonApril 22, 2013 at 11:06 PM

    Sarah, these dishes really do scream Fiesta! Love the bright colors. I have a great recipe for fish tacos. Think I need to host a party. Thanks for sharing with Share Your Cup.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  46. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiApril 23, 2013 at 1:07 AM

    What a fun idea for a party and such a colorful tablescape to accompany it! Leave it to Pottery Barn to come up with good ideas like these. This would be perfect for a Cinco de Mayo celebration, Sarah.

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  47. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeApril 23, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    They really are fabulous and the colors are amazing. Thanks for joining Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

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  48. Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart)April 23, 2013 at 3:46 PM

    What a great fun party. I'm going to share with my daughter,, her group of friends would love having her throw a taco party. fondly ~lynne~

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  49. KathleenApril 23, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    Ole! Thanks for sharing this great table! The outlet never has such good tables, plus they almost arrested me for taking pics, they said co. policy forbids it. I don't know why, good adv for them!

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  50. Confessions of a Plate AddictApril 23, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    Wow! I love it...so colorful! I seldom hit the PB...mostly the PB outlet...and I missed this! Happy week, Sarah!...hugs...Debbie

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  51. KathyApril 24, 2013 at 2:45 PM

    Marvelously done, or should I say Ole'! Love your vibrant dishes and each element is perfect! I do appreciate you sharing with Homeand Garden Thursday,
    Kathy

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  52. The HOME GIRLApril 25, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    This looks fabulous, Sarah! This post is perfect as far as timing, for a fun Cinco De Mayo party! Looks great!!! =D

    Thanks so much for sharing this on the FESTIVE FRIDAY FIESTA!!! Can't wait to see what you have in store for us this week! =D

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  53. Linda @ A La CarteApril 25, 2013 at 7:23 PM

    PB does know how to set a very festive table! Thanks for sharing with us!

    hugs, Linda

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  54. Shabby Brocante, KarenApril 25, 2013 at 8:50 PM

    Love that this was featured on The Home Girl!! :) Hope you are having a good week!
    Karen

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