Sunday, April 10, 2011

Happy Homemaker Tag…Fiesta is Coming

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Panchita is getting ready for Fiesta here in Texas. One of the Fiesta traditions in San Antonio, Texas is “Cascarones”…hollowed out eggs that are dyed and filled with confetti. They are cracked on the heads of Fiesta party-goers.

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Fiesta honors and celebrates the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto. How cracking confetti eggs became part of the party is anyone’s guess…We do the same thing during Easter…go figure…Panchita has been busy getting the Cascarones ready for the party. This month’s tag will capture that crazy tradition…again, my tag is nowhere near finished. My 88 year old mother has been in the hospital most of the week and Panchita has been put on hold…but there you have the plan…Tag to follow.

2 comments:

Unknown said...

Laverne, I am so enjoying each installment of your Mexican themed tags. This one is just beautiful and lets me know about a tradition I had not heard about. I wish you a very joyous Easter as well! Elizabeth

Debbie Doughty said...

I'm sure your tag will be just great. I hope your mother gets well soon!



Limping Deer and the Twins

Limping Deer and the Twins
They are still spotted at this time.

Show and Tell Sunday June 15

Flea Market Finds...sounds like my whole house and yard...

Milk Glass Collection

Milk Glass Collection
Who knew that a 25 cent flea market find would unleash such a collecting frenzy? I never pay more than a dollar unless it's a really nice piece. They are great grouped with a single daisy in each.

These used to be inexpensive florist vases in the 50's and 60's. Everyone's Grandmother had bunches.

Mexicana Dishes

Mexicana Dishes
My sister found these for me at Bussy's Flea Market in San Antonio, Texas. I had seen pictures in her Fiesta reference book. Mexicana was also made by Homer Laughlin in the 30's. I had been looking for several years without ever finding even a single piece when she found the set...with a promise to hold it for us, she came running to find me and I bought the entire set...60+ pieces for $50.

Mexicana

Mexicana
I've added to the set over the years, but the price and experience will never match that first amazing find.

Vintage Kitchen Hutch

Vintage Kitchen Hutch
When my hubby found this hutch it was Pepto pink and I was not 100% sure about it. But with a new red back and fresh white paint and refurbished hardware, it became one of my favorite pieces.

Nancy made me save the vine

Nancy made me save the vine
The vine and flowers painted on the inside were in such bad shape that I was ready to remove it all. Nancy -My Crafty Little Page convinced me to keep it and after some touch-up work, I'm glad I listened to her. My husband restores vintage Cushman motorscooters and he tries to make everything "mint" condition again. The Shabby Chic movement came along just in time to keep me from making some terrible mistakes.