A Southern Life

Southern Memorial 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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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 responses to “Southern Memorial Tablescape”

  1. mary Avatar
    mary

    Classic, wonderful table!

  2. Puna Avatar
    Puna

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

  3. Michelle Avatar
    Michelle

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

  4. Mid-Atlantic Martha Avatar
    Mid-Atlantic Martha

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

  5. ellen b Avatar
    ellen b

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

  6. Ro Avatar
    Ro

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

  7. rita Avatar
    rita

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

  8. Michelle @ Sweet Something Avatar
    Michelle @ Sweet Something

    Very Festive!!! Great post!

  9. Cynthia Avatar
    Cynthia

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

  10. Robin~All Things Heart and Home Avatar
    Robin~All Things Heart and Home

    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

  11. Patty Avatar
    Patty

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

  12. Chandy Avatar
    Chandy

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

  13. Carrie Avatar
    Carrie

    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.

  14. Chara @ For the Sake of Time Avatar
    Chara @ For the Sake of Time

    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

  15. sarah Avatar
    sarah

    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

  16. butteryum Avatar
    butteryum

    Such an uplifting post!!!

  17. Jeanne Avatar
    Jeanne

    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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