Drink Quote by Virginia L. Grattan
““Colter searched for original Mexican tiles to use as patterns for copies, and during the search, a barrel of old tile letters was found in a cellar corner. She decided to use the letters on the walls of the Cocina Cantina to spell out old Spanish proverbs about eating and drinking. Above the bar was "A vuestra salud" [to your health], and in another room, "Not with whom you were born, but with whom you pasture.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Unknown, possibly a memoir or design journal
She incorporated discovered Mexican tile letters into a restaurant’s decor, turning them into Spanish proverbs about food and drink.
In simple terms: She used found tiles to display cultural sayings in a restaurant.
Key Takeaway
Use found objects to create meaningful décor.
Themes
creativity
culture
design
food
language
Mood
playful
reflective
Type
inspirational
cultural
When to use this quote
- restaurant interior design
- cultural tourism
- heritage education
Key Concepts
visual storytelling
heritage preservation
place‑making
Questions to Reflect On
- How can design convey cultural meaning?
- What stories do everyday objects hold?
A Different Perspective
May the proverbs be misunderstood without context.
![“It is not about the pasture of the sheep, but about their wool. [Lat., Non est de pastu ovium quaestio, sed de lana.]” quote by Pope Pius II](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a5a/pope-pius-ii-70068_past_it-is-not-about-the-pasture-of-the-sheep_1813755.jpg)
