Hello sweet friends. The weather was absolutely gorgeous this past weekend and we enjoyed working in the garden and just being outdoors. How was your weekend? I hope it was wonderful as well!
“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.””
Psalm 91:1-2
It is Monday Morning Blooms with my lovely friends Lidy, Mary, and Shirley. We are honored to welcome a special guest today.
We will celebrate Memorial Day on Monday, May 31st. Most of us consider it the beginning of summer. We plan outdoor barbecues, picnics by the lake, beach trips, and parades. It is important to remember the true meaning of the holiday. It is a day dedicated to honor the fallen soldiers, those that never came home, that fought and paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
You will find the links for my talented friends at the end of this post.
Our special guest is one of the sweetest bloggers, Shannon from Belle Bleu Interiors. She has a gorgeous home decorated in her signature French country style, a personal favorite of mine. Shannon shares her love for all things home with her readers.
Our common theme for this edition of Monday Morning Blooms is red, white, and blue. The weather was perfect for setting a garden table!
“Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.”
~Unknown
My floral arrangement is simple…no fuss involved! Hydrangeas along with red and white dianthus (sweet Williams) were placed in one of my favorite vases! Cobalt blue bud vases also hold dianthus. With two late season frosts, torrential rain, and nights in the forties, flowers have been hard to come by. I was so happy to have a few stems from my friend’s hydrangea farm and the dianthus from Deep Roots Flower Farm.
A vintage white embroidered cutwork table cloth provided the foundation for the table setting.
“Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men have died to win them.”
~Franklin D. Roosevelt
Navy placemats, chippy chargers, Spode “blue room” dinner plates, and beautiful Crown Linens napkins along with ruby red stemware and hammered stainless flatware complete the tabletop!
I love as the sun begins to set and a stillness settles in over the garden!
We always host Memorial Day at our house. Butch will fire up the grill and we will have our traditional hamburgers and hot dogs. The meal would not be complete without a freezer of homemade ice cream!
In 1971, Memorial Day was declared a national holiday by an act of Congress. It was then placed on the last Monday in May. Prior to 1971, the holiday was officially known as Decoration Day for more than a century and was always observed on May 30. It was a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers.
“And I’m proud to be an American, where at least I know I’m free. And I won’t forget the men who died, that gave that right to me.”
~Lee Greenwood
Be sure to visit Mary, Shirley, Lidy, and Shannon for more beautiful red, white, and blue inspiration!
Mary – Home Is Where The Boat Is
Shirley – Housepitality Designs
Lidy – FrenchGardenHouse
Shannon – Belle Bleu Interiors
Have you made your Memorial Day plans?
Thank you for your visits and gracious comments.
Linking with:
Pieced Pastimes, Between Naps on the Porch, Katherines Corner, Follow The Yellow Brick Home,
Imparting Grace,Life and Linda
Beautiful, Pam! Red, white and blue holidays are my favorite! You’ve inspired me to pull out my blue dishes!
Thank you, so happy you were inspired!
Pam, I always know I’m in for a treat when I have a virtual seat at a table in your garden! Both your table and flowers are gorgeous and the perfect salute to Memorial Day! I love the addition of the Sweet William in the cobalt vases and pop of red from your goblets and CLD embroidered napkins! The weather has been glorious this past week and perfect for dining outdoors. . . later this week when we’re in the 90s, not so much. 🙂 As always it’s a treat to join you for some flower therapy. Thanks for the beautiful start to my day. Happy Monday ♥
Thank you Mary. Wishing you a lovely Wednesday!
Gorgeous Pam!!!….I did not realize that the 50th Anniversary of making Memorial Day a national holiday was this year! Oh your flowers are always so beautifully selected and arranged and how I envy that you have flower farms nearby. I noticed those gorgeous napkins from Crown Linen Designs right away…how they add such elegance to your table to your already elegant table. The antique cutwork tablecloths is stunning….I can’t wait for my patio to be completed as my “Bloom Friends” inspire me with their beautiful settings outdoors. Love “blooming” with you today Pam. I wish you a most fabulous day and week!
Thank you Shirley. I can’t wait to see your completed patio!
Ahh, a return to normalcy! I love your outdoor tablescaping and the thoughts of grilling together again! Pretty table setting, Pam and the light captured over the details really is gorgeous. Your hard work in the garden pays off and shows so well!
Thank you Rita. So much still to do…
Oh my gosh, I started pinning the first picture and couldn’t stop because each one is so beautiful. The vase takes my little blue-and-white-loving breath away. The Crown Linen napkins are surely in the right hands at your table! So pretty, the gardens in the background, the colored glass (another favorite of mine), the flowers-all of it. I love the quotes you have used as well and I will write them down. Thank you for a beautiful journey to your garden.
Thank you Ruthie for your sweet comments. Wishing you a beautiful day!
How festive! Love your tablescapes.
Thank you Carole!
My dear friend, this is absolutely gorgeous! Your flowers are beautiful in that stunning ginger jar vase. I love the addition of the sweet bud vases with the dianthus blooms. The blooms and colored glass add such a lovely touch and wonderful pop of color. There is something about the red, white, and blue color combination that makes my heart sing. Your lovely sentiments regarding the true meaning of Memorial Day were so well written. We must always remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our precious freedoms. Thanks again for inviting me to be a guest bloomer. It has been such a joy! Happy Monday, sweet friend!
Thank you Shannon. Red, white, and blue also makes my heart sing. It was such an honor for you to join us for Monday Morning Blooms!
Such a beautiful post Pam, your table and flowers, the red and blue glassware, the wonderful quotes and facts about Memorial Day and what it represents…thank you for reminding us of the importance of this very special holiday! Your arrangement of hydrangeas with dianthus is perfect. I know you will have a family celebration full of fun with your little ones!
Jenna
Thank you Jenna. I know you will have a family celebration with lots of wonderful food!
Thanks for reminding me that it’s 50 years the USA is celebrating Memorial Day. Red white and blue it will be. I especially love the quote by the unknown person. So many of our sons and daughters, husbands and fathers, brothers and sisters, are not at home with us because they gave their life that we may have a safe and free country. Praise God that He has held us safe under His wings. I pray we never stop remembering that!
Yes, Alice praying we always remember!
Pam, your red, white and blues are just so lovely. Loving those beautiful blooms too. And just think, you have an extra little one this Memorial Day to celebrate with. Happy Memorial Day to you and yours. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Thank you Cindy…Happy Week to you!
Pam, your post is beautiful. Your floral blue and white ginger jar first caught my eye full of my favorite flowers and then the beautiful Crown Linen napkins on top of pretty blue and white plates. I love how you added the red dianthus to the blue hydrangeas atop a lovely cut work cloth.
Each quote and history of why we have Memorial Day touched my heart.
Lovely post.
Thank you Bonnie, I love setting a red, white, and blue table!
What a beautiful setting! I would love to dine there.
Thank you Penny…that would be fun!
How very festive, Pam! Pity it won’t last till the fourth but I know you’ll come up with something equally beautiful!
Thanks so much, Jeanie!
Beautiful!
Thank you Jo Ann!
Pam, Your al fresco table is delightful! This was a perfect weekend. Your table is so cool and inviting. The red goblets are a favorite as is the beautiful, crisp tablecloth. Your arrangements are so pretty. The blue and white items on the table look so fresh. I can’t believe Memorial Day is so soon! I just planted our seeds this weekend. I didn’t want them to wash away or freeze 😂 Have a wonderful week! Clara❤️
Love those gorgeous napkins too! Clara ❤️
I also love them, Clara!
I so enjoyed setting this table. The afternoon and evening was the most perfect weather! Enjoy your work, Clara ♥️
Pam, your table looks so fresh and inviting. Everything just fits together beautifully. Love the blue and white ginger jar and beautiful place settings. The napkins just finish it beautifully. Have a blessed week.
Thank you so much Dianne. Wishing you a beautiful week!
Pam, I always look forward to my virtual seat at your sweet table. Your flowers and the table are so beautiful for our precious Memorial Day. A holiday with so much to be grateful for. I love your stunning hydrangeas, the Sweet William in the cobalt blue vases and then that pop of red from your goblets and my very favorite embroidered napkins. It’s always such a blessing to join you for our special Monday Morning Blooms, friend. xo Lidy
You are so sweet, Lidy! I love our Monday Morning Blooms!
Pam, how beautiful. I will be walking through your garden a lot, as I love flowers and have no talent for growing anything! I do have the same Ruby red stemware! Could I learn more about your monogramed napkins, I just love them.
Hi Nonie. The napkins are from Crown Linen Designs. They are on IG. Thank you!
Oh how wonderful that Shannon is the guest this week! She is just the sweetest and I love her French Country Style!
I love, love, love your Red, White and Blue Table. It’s quite stunning set in your gardens. Those sweet Williams and hydrangeas are quite lovely in your vases and Cobalt vases. I would love to sit at your table.
Have a beautiful rest to your week dear friend!
Thank you sweet friend! I would love to have you sit at the table!
Love the ruby red stemware, their glow adds such a brilliant pop of color to your lovely decorated table.
Thanks so much Karen!
Absolutely delightful Pam!
Blessings sweet friend,
Jennifer
Thanks dear one!
Pam, your garden is aways a beautiful setting for an alfresco meal. I’d love to spend time in this space. I’m a fan of red, white, and blue for the summer months for the list of patriotic holidays that we get to celebrate. Your setting is a lovely mix of Spode Blue Room, ruby stems, and the gorgeous Crown Linen Designs napkins. All perfect.
Sarah, thank you for your sweet comments. Red, white, and blue says it is summer. Happy Wednesday!
This is perfect to see again as my sons from the Air Force are flying in for visits the next 3 weeks. I’m overwhelmed with blessings and love. Thank you for the beauty you always share. ♥️💙🤍🙏🏻
Karla, thank you. I know you are beyond excited to see your sons and families. Enjoy every minute!
Pam, love your lovely table with such pretty hydrangeas. The floral blue and white ginger jar is gorgeous. The ruby read goblets look so festive. I love Crown linens. Always a pleasure to see your pretty tables, especially in your beautiful garden.
Thank you Linda. Happy Weekend!
Pam, this is beautiful! And you know how much I love the ginger jar vase, since I have those also. Have a wonderful Memorial Day holiday!
Thank you my friend. Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
Such a pretty table Pam – love the crispness of the red, white, and blue. And what a lovely tribute to your upcoming Memorial Day – hope the day spent with your family is wonderful! We are still under social gathering restrictions here as everyone gets vaccinated. Soon we can gather, I hope. Happy Memorial Day!
Red, white, blue … and green never looked so stunning together!
You have such exquisite taste, my friend. You inspire me every single time I stop in for a visit.
LOVE.
Linda, thank you for your visits!
Lovely setting, appropriately serene for Memorial Day! Enjoy the holiday!
Thank you Sandra!
Oh, the hydrangeas look so pretty in that red vase! Great choice! I am so thankful for all the soldiers who have fought for us, and knowing how they sacrificed makes it even more painful to watch our precious nation being brought down by such evil. It is hard to celebrate during such a time, but for the sake of those dear patriots, we must keep their remembrance alive.
Thank you! We must never forget that thousands have given everything for our freedom!
What a beautiful table setting! Those linens are just swoon worthy, along with the glowing red stemware. What a joy to be able to celebrate with friends and family again.
Thank you, Roxanne.
Hi Pam- what a beautiful table! Love how you created red, white and blue with the linens and stemware. The flowers and the pretty dishes are perfect. Enjoy the holiday weekend.
Thank you Liz. Enjoy the weekend!