Smells Like Team Spirit

As any Texan will attest, this state is crazy for football, and last month Austin was buzzing with excitement for the big UT v. Texas Tech football game.  To celebrate in true Texas fashion, I helped one of my favorite clients throw a raucous “football fiesta” in a cool downtown space.  Photographed by the amazing Tyler Schmitt, here’s a little eye-candy from the festivities…

We ordered custom Longhorn & Tech pinatas to greet guests as they entered the eclectic space.  Low couches full of throw pillows, burlap ‘poufs’ & ottomans, & tons of succulents & cacti kept the look chic, casual, & inviting.

Who doesn’t love a cupcake?  Our team-spirited ones (by the team at Madcakes) served as the centerpiece of a dessert buffet, as well as take-home favors.  To-go boxes were stacked all around for guests to help themselves.

I loved the way these frosted glass hurricanes popped against the turquoise staircase.  The delicate pattern mimicked the white papel picado (Mexican tissue paper flags) that we strung around the party space.

Mexican-style street corn, dusted with cotija cheese & chili, was so delicious, people didn’t mind getting a little messy.

The Modern Mexican menu included a gourmet taco bar (al pastor, rotisserie citrus chicken, grilled skirt steak + charred onions) with a rainbow of salsa; arugula salad with mango + jicama; & watermelon with cotija cheese + cilantro.

The night ended on a boisterous note as waiters passed trays of tequila shots with chasers of sweet, tomato sangrita.  Olé!