Southern Memorial Tablescape

by Christi on May 27, 2009

It’s Tablescape Thursday with Susan from Between Naps on the Porch. Click on the pic to see more great tablescapes this week.

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Once again we are visiting my friend Linda at The Cottage. Linda brought her white fiestaware and pictures of people in her family who have served in the military. She has pictures of family serving in every war since WWI. That is amazing. We set this table as a tribute for Memorial Day. We used her pictures on the table in decorative frames.

We added the apples for a little more color.

We added the apples for a little more color.

The pictures of family who have served in the past are a wonderful tribute.

The pictures of family who have served in the past are a wonderful tribute.

Lots of red, white and blue and Old Glory on the table, too.

Lots of red, white and blue and Old Glory on the table, too.

God bless America!

God bless America!

The Cottage is ready for Memorial Day.

The Cottage is ready for Memorial Day.

Thanks Linda for sharing your wonderful pictures. Linda will tell us more about these sometime. For now, hope everyone had a great Memorial Day!

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Southern Memorial Day

Today’s Lagniappe: Mile High Strawberry Pie
Summer in a pie shell!

1 baked pie shell

Bring to a boil stirring constantly:
1 c sugar
3 tb cornstarch
3 tb light corn syrup
1 c water
Cook for five minutes until thick and clear.

Add:
1 (3 oz) pkg strawberry jello
Stir until dissolved.

Pour over:
1-1/2 quart of fresh strawberries that have been cleaned and hulled.
Mix until strawberries are coated, pour into baked pie shell, and let cool.
Serve with sweetened whipped cream.
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{ 17 comments… read them below or add one }

mary May 28, 2009 at 10:45 pm

Classic, wonderful table!

Puna May 28, 2009 at 7:58 pm

Wow you really know how to do it up for the occasion! How wonderful to have a meal in this place!

Michelle May 28, 2009 at 4:50 pm

Love the Memorial Day decorations! Especially the God Bless American Centerpiece.

Mid-Atlantic Martha May 28, 2009 at 3:34 pm

Great tablescape — and it seems to have spilled over the entire cottage! Looks great!

ellen b May 28, 2009 at 3:24 pm

Oh what fun. I love this red/white and blue room and table. Oh a piece of strawberry pie would be divine!! Happy TT…

Ro May 28, 2009 at 2:46 pm

Love all the red, white and blue. Great tribute.

rita May 28, 2009 at 11:05 am

That pie has me salivating! Love the photos on the table!

Michelle @ Sweet Something May 28, 2009 at 10:37 am

Very Festive!!! Great post!

Cynthia May 28, 2009 at 10:11 am

The cottage looks very festive. Thanks for sharing and have a great day!

Robin~All Things Heart and Home May 28, 2009 at 6:24 am

Love this. The window with the red (I think ) tablecloth is yummy! Great ideas for the upcoming 4th of July dinner!
Robin
All Things Heart and Home

Patty May 28, 2009 at 2:38 am

I love the pictures of family members. What a wonderful tribute. It’s a beautiful table and charming cottage!

Chandy May 27, 2009 at 11:17 pm

Lovely Memorial Day decor and table! The colors are great and patriotic!

Carrie May 27, 2009 at 10:29 pm

Your room setting and tablescape is a wonderful and beautiful tribute for Memorial Day. Thank your for sharing this. I trust your Memorial Day weekend was also wonderful.

Chara @ For the Sake of Time May 27, 2009 at 9:37 pm

Thanks so much for visitng my blog and leaving a lovely comment. I love your tablescape. The pictures are the perfect touch. I had never thought of using some of my old pictures on my table.

Charla

sarah May 27, 2009 at 9:29 pm

love this, it’s so good to create a celebration around a tablescape, I haven’t done that for a while but we have big birthday coming up so will try it for that

happy tablescaping

Sarah

butteryum May 27, 2009 at 9:24 pm

Such an uplifting post!!!

Jeanne May 27, 2009 at 8:53 pm

Christi, the cottage looks so wonderful all decked out for Memorial Day. I know your celebration was wonderful. The military photos give the decorations so much meaning. Would you believe I have that same strawberry pie recipe. I haven’t made it in years. It is about time I did. Big smile.

Our day in Rocky Mountain National Park was amazing. I am showing some photos tomorrow on my post. Thank you for your visit and comments. I appreciate it so much.

Hugs…Jeanne

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