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Southern Memorial Day Tablescape

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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We are are remembering visiting my friend Linda at The Cottage. Sadly, The Cottage is no more, but we had a lot of fun setting up a tablescape for Memorial Day there. 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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9 responses to “Southern Memorial Day Tablescape”

  1. Miss Merry Avatar
    Miss Merry

    What a lovely setting and what a pretty table. The pictures are an amazing addition to your wonderful tablescape!

  2. Joyce Avatar
    Joyce

    Have a wonderful holiday. Enjoyed your pretty decorations and I am going to make your pie recipe this weekend for company. Thanks for sharing.
    Joyce

  3. Dining Delight Avatar
    Dining Delight

    Very lovely! Terrific tablescape depicting the theme perfectly. Love the use of the apples as well!

    DD

  4. lori lucas Avatar
    lori lucas

    I also used old pictures with my red/white/blue. You look like you have many of the things in your home that I love as well. Kindred spirits through tablescaping! Lori L

  5. Mimi Avatar
    Mimi

    What a nice Memorial Day table. I like that an apple was added for more color.

  6. Mid-Atlantic Martha Avatar
    Mid-Atlantic Martha

    What a great table for the Memorial Day weekend. Wonderful photos too!

  7. Beth Avatar
    Beth

    Very cool holiday tablescape!!! Love the old photos – so meaningful. Very nice table!

  8. Susan Avatar
    Susan

    Hi Chrisit…what a beautiful table. I love the old photos…they really bring the meaning of this table home, don’t they? Happy Unbirthday today…and Happy Birthday, tomorrow! 🙂 What a great month to have a birthday…beats the heck out of cold, yucky January when mine is!

  9. Sharon Haynie Avatar
    Sharon Haynie

    Oh-my favorite colors and theme! I love what you’ve done-especially the old pictures-they’re great! thanks for sharing with us!

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