Sailing Into Summer

It's official...

Summer Break has started

and we are 

SO EXCITED!!!

I thought I would set the table with a little

Red, White and Blue 

as we get ready to celebrate

Memorial Day

and the start of our summer fun!

I borrowed the sailboat from The boys bathroom.

It sits on their vanity for decor and 

Jackson has been telling me all week long to put it back.

Just grabbed some red and white flowers from the floral

department in our local Publix and filled in with

some clips off my ferns on the back porch.

I found the nautical rope place mats at a Dillard's Clearance Store.

I have to admit, I was like a woman on a mission in there.

Although they do organize (sort of) by department...

there is no organization on the shelves themselves.

The place mats were all stacked on top of each other on a shelf and you had

to dig from the top to the bottom to see if you could find a matching set.

It was a little like digging for gold...

and the many boxes of napkins...

Oh My...

With Memorial Day right around the corner,

I figured it was a perfect time to bring them out.

Red chargers and crisp white plates top

the navy and white place mats.

Red sail boat napkin rings from Old Time Pottery

topped off the setting...

Red Cambridge acrylic handled flatware make it a little more festive.

And after pressing the napkins, the table is set.

Will you come and join us?

A quick view from above

A close up of the edge of the charger and plate.

I like that the beading on the charger is repeated on the plate.

The chargers were from also from Old Time Pottery

back at Christmas time.

Clear stemware at each setting ready for some

sweet tea.

We hope you enjoy your Memorial Day

with family and friends as we kick off the start to summer, 

but most of all remembering those who have gone on

before us, fighting for our freedom

They Keep Us Free

by

Roger Robicheau

In time of need, their will is sure

American, their freedom pure

Protect our life and liberty

Unselfishly, the keep us free

Each soldier knows what is at stake

The risk is grave, there's no mistake

With pride they serve our country strong

They face each foe to come along

Remember them while in your home

Or, where you choose to freely roam

Don't take for granted what you see

Some left this life, so it could be

To God, I urge you all to pray

For soldiers brave to face each day

We should be thankful, one and all

For those who march to meet each call

Thank you so much for stopping by...

come again, anytime.

I am going to join in at

Let's Dish with Cuisine Kathleen

and

Tablescape Thursday with Susan

Have a wonderful weekend!