Hello sweet friends. The month of May has passed rather quickly, and next Monday, May 29th, is Memorial Day. Many of you will enjoy a long weekend.
“Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways!”
Romans 11:33
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Red, White, & Blue For Memorial Day
Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer. June 14th is Flag Day and of course, July 4th is Independence Day! All three of these holidays are recognized by the waving of the red, white, and blue. I rounded up the colors of our flag to inspire as we commemorate these upcoming holidays!
Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. We plan outdoor barbecues, picnics by the lake, beach trips, and parades. 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.
“Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men have died to win them.”
~Franklin D. Roosevelt
Celebrating Summer With The Red, White, & Blue
Nothing says summer better than the red, white, and blue!
A vintage nautical table topper is a fun addition to a patriotic table setting!
Celebrating The Red, White, & Blue
The beautiful quilt was made by my beloved Mother. I would never use it for a meal, but only as an opportunity to photograph and share it with you, my readers!
Celebrating Independence Day With The Red, White, & Blue
“May we think of freedom not as the right to do as we please, but as the opportunity to do what is right.”
~Peter Marshall
I love mixing patterns as evidenced on this red, white, and blue tablesetting!
Note that the prior tablesetting on the patio uses the same tablecloth as this one. But a different look is achieved by dishware and location of the table.
I wish all of you a safe Memorial Day Weekend, and may we pause the festivities to remember the sacrifice of those who gave their lives that we might live in freedom!
“This is the day we pay homage to all those who didn’t come home. This is not Veterans Day, it’s not a celebration, it is a day of solemn contemplation over the cost of freedom.”
~ Tamra Bolton
Thank you for your visit and gracious comments. Wishing you a joy-filled day!
Linking with:
Pieced Pastimes, Between Naps on the Porch, Katherines Corner, Follow The Yellow Brick Home,
Imparting Grace,Life and Linda
Such a beautiful round up and salute to the Red, White and Blue Pam! I’m hard pressed to choose a favorite but I adore your mother’s quilt, such a wonderful keepsake and treasure! Happy Tuesday ❤️ 🇺🇸 💙
Thank you, Mary! 🇺🇸♥️🤍💙🇺🇸
Ta-Da! you’ve done it again. It’s all so pretty and inspires me to run set the table. Sometimes you show pretty pastel tables that I love, but I don’t have anything like it, but believe me when I tell you, I have plenty of blue and white on hand! Thanks for the ideas and Happy Memorial Day to you!
Go ahead and set the table! I would love to see it ♥️🤍💙
Your garden is gorgeous! I was looking at all of the red white and blue when my eye started looking at the garden. The boxwoods really stand out and I love the tuteurs. Would love to sit at your table in that slice of paradise.
I would love to have you join me in the garden, Alice!
Oh Pam — how you can take my least favorite color combo and come up with tables so delightful and cheery and fun is far beyond me! I love them all!
Thank you, Jeanie!
Pam, What a wonderful round up for Memorial Day. Your Mom’s quilt is gorgeous! She had so many talents. I love all the tablescapes. I need to set our table for Memorial Day. This is good inspiration. Happy Tuesday! Clara❤️
Thank you, Clara ♥️🇺🇸💙
Hooray for the red, white and blue! Your tables are all gorgeous, and blue hydrangeas are so perfect for the holiday tables! I hop you and your family have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!
Jenna 🇺🇸
Yes, I love the patriotic theme for a table 🇺🇸
Each and every one of these patriotic tablescapes is a feast for the eyes. I adore all of the beautiful red, white, and blue. The setting with your dear mother’s quilt is just beautiful. I know the quilt is such a precious treasure. I wish you a most blessed Memorial Day weekend, sweet friend.
Thanks so much, Shannon. Wishing you a safe weekend!
It’s hard to pic favorites with all your table scapes being pretty but this one is probably my fave so far. The red white and blues and prints together are fabulous. Love seeing the old bike in the background too. I miss my garden bike. Have a great week. Hugs. Kris
Thanks so much, Kris. I love a patriotic table!
Pam your Patriotic settings are lovely/ Iy is hard to choose a favorite because we like all of the decorations. The flowers are gorgeous.
Happy Memorial Day
Marilyn,Joan and Marion
Thank you sweet friends!
What festive settings for Memorial Day…but your beloved Mother’s quilt (beautiful)
and the accompanying blue and whites take the trophy. Pausing to remember those who gave their young lives that we might live ours in freedom. Have a
relaxing weekend all and be safe..
Wishing you a blessed weekend my friend!
Just wonderful tablescapes! Such beauty and inspiration!
These all are very inspiring tablescapes and I cannot pick a favorite! Beautiful settings in nature too.
Thank you, Mary!
Pam, your roundup of patriotic tables is just beautiful and so inspiring for your upcoming celebratory holidays. Your mother’s quilt is gorgeous and I love that Schwinn bike! The tables all look so pretty with the gardens in the background. And, as others have said, it is hard to choose a favorite though I may be leaning towards the patriotic patio. You mix patterns so beautifully. Love the blue speckled stemware. Thank you for sharing all your wonderful creativity and happy Memorial day!
Thank you, Kim. I still love the patriotic patio and should do an updated version!