One Table: South of The Border

This week I was inspired by a (much-needed) vacation I’m longing for, and this delicious recipe from William’s & Sonoma, hence a new One Table South of the Border edition.

{Recipe, here}

I made the Mexican Lime Soup with Chicken and it was so delicious. Add pieces of ripe avocado and a few slices of queso fresco for the full effect! The heat of the jalapeno and soothing chicken broth instantly transported me to las playas del Mexico and away from this 30 degree roller coaster ride we’ve been having in Chicago. The recipe was simple and you can savor each and every ingredient.

{Would love to get my hands on one of these gorgeous Mexican Suzanis! How amazing would this be as a tablecloth? Photo via, here}

We’re planning to book an escape to the Riviera Maya as soon as things get squared away with the new condo.  We’re keeping our fingers crossed for a nice smile and a big fat check in the next couple of weeks! Until then, I will just have to dream about the sandy beaches, azulejo tiles and delicious tropical food. Papaya, anyone? My favorite healthy snack, papaya with fresh-squeezed lemon (or lime) juice and a dash of sweetener.

Here’s some table scape inspiration for all of you. And if you can’t make it South of the Border any time soon, why not bring the fiesta home?

Start out with a simple invitation…

{How cute is that fringe? Super easy DIY! Photo via, here}

Pick a color scheme: I’m really loving aquas, teals, greens and crisp whites right now…

{For a quick and simple tablescape: cacti, succulents, tropical fruit and Bougainville. This calls for a weekly Monday Mexican- Olé! Photo via, here}

ONE TABLE SOUTH OF THE BORDER

{Wood elements and mixing colors and flowers with crisp whites. Photo via, here}

{Love love the colors of this kitchen. All it needs is this beautiful ‘papel picado’ and you’ve got a fiesta! Photos via here, and here}

For more ideas on entertaining and recipes, check out the other One Table editions, here and here.

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