Memorial Day BBQ Tablescape

Memorial Day is the day set aside to remember those that give us the freedoms we, as Americans, enjoy everyday.

It is also the official start of summer and Mr. B breaking out his
mad skills on the BBQ grill!

Since the weather was so nice and, the cottonwood trees haven't yet started to shed, I decided to set my very first tablescape out on the back patio table.

I purchased the vinyl tablecloth at Walmart. I thought the checks with the inset stars was perfect for the holiday.

I decided to keep the place settings simple.
A woven charger from Goodwill, plain white dinner plates from Ikea, flatware from Family Dollar and napkins from Walmart.

Walmart iced tea glasses sit on melamine stars from Target.

For the centerpiece I placed white petunias into a planter from Ikea.

Funky vintage style candles from the restaurant supply store
in case we stay out after it gets dark.

The hamburger and hot dog salt & pepper shakers were
a gift from Mr. B and add some fun and color to the otherwise formal table.

The final piece to the table, other than Mr. B's perfectly prepared steaks and my eggy mac salad, is a vintage condiment set for steak and bbq sauce.

A wonderful way to start summer!
Outside enjoying the sunshine and good food!

 

I always share my tables with

Kathleen at Let's Dish at Cuisine Kathleen

Susan at Between Naps On The Porch Tablescape Thursday

and

Marty at A Stroll Thru Life Table Top Tuesday

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Memorial Day Table

I set this table
for all of the service men and women
who have given us such great freedoms.

  Men and women

who have protected us

and continue to keep us

safe from harm.

 Men such as my father, my brother, my cousins, my friends.

Women such as my classmate Michelle.

When I found these plates at ARC Thrift months ago

I knew that I would be using them for this

table today.

 The steel blue gray 

made me think of

the dress uniforms of 

the brave men and women 

in the armed services.

Candles standing straight and tall.

Light fare to be offered.

 A table set

to welcome them home.

Flowers and flags 

in remembrance

to those that gave all.

A simple toast to

each and every one of them.

Thank you.

China~Mikasa Delacort

Chargers~Michaels

Flatware~Cost Plus World Market

Champagne Glasses~Walmart

Wine Glasses~Godinger

Candlesticks~Cost Plus World Market

Flowers~Grocery Store and The Dollar Tree

Vase~Thrift Store

Blue Runner~Ikea

Tablecloth~Bed Bath & Beyond

I always share my tablescapes with 

Kathleen at Let's Dish at Cuisine Kathleen 

Susan at Between Naps On The Porch Tablescape Thursday

and 

Marty at A Stroll Thru Life Table Top Tuesday

Click here to see where else I may be partying this week.

Don't forget to come by on Tuesday's
for the link party.