HOST A FIESTA PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHELLE HERRICK WORDS BY SARAH HUBBELL
As the weather gets warmer, the colors get brighter and the food gets spicier. Spring is the prefect time to throw a backyard fiesta. Grab a margarita, find the nearest cabana and pile up the tapas. Venue The bright palette of The Saguaro hotel makes the perfect backdrop for a colorful fiesta. Whether hosting at home or away, go bold with color to achieve a lively feel. Menu Invite friends to B.Y.O.T. Bring your own tapas! Small bites make the perfect party food. From chili shrimp tapas to fried chickpeas, we’ve got several recipes to get your party started. Serve up Mexican sodas and margaritas to wash those appetizers down. Favors Traditional Mexican tiles double as coasters that guests can take home with them. Just add felt backings to the bottom to keep from scuffing surfaces. Decor Drench your party in warm bright hues from napkins and plates to a hanging paper garland and flagged skewers. Try your hand at the tissue paper flowers on page 86 and save yourself a trip to the florist.
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