or Adiós a los Franceses
Mexicans celebrate this day as a victory in battle against French occupation after the Mexican-American war. Americans are more likely thinking of the first great party opportunity of spring? Whatever your reason, it's a day to be festive and colorful and just have a little fun.
I chose bright orange carnelian as a contrast to the verdigris brass shields for my Cinco de Mayo earrings, along with tiny tube beads of green turquoise stone. The wonderful shield components come from Dime Store Emporium on Etsy. They actually come with three holes, but I punched in a couple of extra. Don't do this if you are concerned about the patina remaining totally intact, because it did chip a bit.
My husband and I are aficionados of añejo tequila, aged at least one year in oak barrels. You don't need a lime with this smooth fragrant tequila, but the lime looks great in the photo.
Gloria Ewing
Chrysalis Too on Etsy
Chrysalis Tribal Jewelry
Yes, that lime does look good in the photo! Great colors! Love the earrings- I think you were right to add the extra holes. And the chipping just adds to the character! I don't really like to drink but Tequila is definitely my favorite. Just in the last few years have found Don Julio - and it doesn't need lime either! :-D
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cindy! And Don Julio is one of my husbands favorites.
DeletePerfect color combination, these earrings are a celebration for the ears. Love them!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kristi!
DeleteSuper festive, the earrings and the tequila (which I have to stay away from since that time in Mazatlan back in 1987.... Enjoy the day! Erin
ReplyDeleteThanks, Erin! When you're ready to try tequila again, the anejos are nothing like the tequila you probably had in Matzatlan. But that's up to you.
DeleteSumptuous colours. Love the shields.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Claire!
DeleteThose earrings are definitely a party waiting to happen. Great colors and design!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous design. I love these shields and the color combo!
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