Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Getting Ready for Memorial Day? Let’s Dish # 62

Next Wednesday is the Patriotic Challenge.  Hard to believe Memorial Day is weekend is almost here.  It was 42 degrees last night!

I live in a mostly summer community, and Memorial Day means the start of “the season” , something we all look forward to.

There are Memorial Services in town, and here in my community we have a Memorial Service followed by a picnic at our ball field.

Many of the summer rentals begin, and from now till Labor Day the population of Southampton  swells, especially on the weekend.

I do hope with all the anticipation of summer fun beginning, we do not forget the true meaning of Memorial Day!

It has been a busy week here and as I type, construction is going on.

I can’t do a table, so I thought I would show a few of the patriotic tables I have done in the past.  I hope many of you will join in next week with a Patriotic table or collection to share.

 

table 4078

Bargains 377

 

 

Let's Dish 947

table 4088 (2)

Let's Dish 946

Bargains 589

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29 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 15, 2013 at 3:53 PM

    Love this table, Kathleen. It is hard to believe Memorial Day is soon. we had snow here in MO a couple of weeks ago!:-)

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  2. hidden art of homemakingMay 15, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    Your tables have a lot of inspiration on them for Memorial Day....thanks for hosting this party..
    Love, Mona

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  3. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenMay 15, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    I love all your patriotic tables, Kathleen! Thanks for the inspiration and for hosting week after week! This has been a crazy Spring for weather for sure.

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  4. DianeMay 15, 2013 at 4:04 PM

    Kathleen - I agree that the weather has been strange. It was in the 40s one night this week in Georgia. However, it was 89 today, so I guess we are back to normal. I am excited about the challenge next week - your photos are fabulous and definitely make us realize that we need to work hard not to disappoint you - lol!!

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  5. Alycia NicholsMay 15, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    Construction...still going on here, too. I am so sick of hammering and the smell of paint and sweaty construction workers (it would be different if they were cute, but they aren't!). It has gotten in the way of what I want to do to some extent, but I've been able to work around them for the most part. Bad news is that now they will be moving INSIDE into our master suite to begin work!!! I can forget about concentrating at ALL since my office is right across the hall!!!

    It was nice to take a look back at tables from the recent past. It is "Memorial Day" thinking, after all! :-) I hope to have something ready for next week's challenge. I haven't really been feeling it, so who knows? Red, white & blue can be tough to work with sometimes.

    Enjoy the start of "the Season"!!!!!!

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  6. MaryMay 15, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    Hi Kathleen, Love your montage of patriotic tables! Memorial Day kicks off the boating season on the lake here and we get to look forward to all those noisy jet skis returning! :) Thanks for hosting!

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  7. thepaintedapron.comMay 15, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    Oh you have so much red white and blue! It's fun to have a theme to work on, I have to get busy!
    Jenna

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  8. MarigeneMay 15, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    It's hard to believe it is time to bring out the red/white/blue...that can mean only one thing, the year is moving forward too fast!
    You always do the patriotic holidays so well, Kathleen.
    Have a great week...

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  9. FABBY'S LIVINGMay 15, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    How exciting a Memorial Day weekend challenge..wow, this year is flying like a tornado! Your table for inspiration is gorgeous, I love all the patriotic RW&B and the flags. I love your American tables, they're the best! Thank you for hosting this week and I hope you had a lovely Mama's Day too.
    FABBY

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  10. Debbie@Mountain BreathsMay 15, 2013 at 4:59 PM

    Joe just commented that May is almost over. We have a wedding in Albany on Memorial Day weekend, so I'll join you with a red, white and blue table in July. We'll be celebrating the true meaning of the holiday on Monday. Thanks for hosting!

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  11. Bargain Decorating with LaurieMay 15, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    After seeing your beautiful r, w, and b tables, I'm not sure I am up for next week's challenge. I can't come up with anything better than what you've already posted. I must have missed something. You have construction going on at your house? How exciting! Can't wait to see. Thanks for being such a good hostess every week. laurie

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  12. xinexMay 15, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    Your patriotic tables are beautiful, Kathleen. I hope your weather is good when the holiday comes so you can have your usual celebration. I wish I were home for the challenge cause I sure have so many patriotic dishware at home but I am in FL and will be here until next month....Christine

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  13. MarthaMay 15, 2013 at 6:17 PM

    What a beautiful patriotic table!

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  14. The TablescaperMay 15, 2013 at 6:26 PM

    Hi Kathleen:

    Sometimes life gets in the way of tablescaping! We all have to do a review every once in awhile. It's great to see these tables again. They get us in the mood for getting our Memorial Day tables in order.

    Good luck with all of the construction.

    - Alma, The Tablescaper

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  15. Barbara F.May 15, 2013 at 6:36 PM

    I cannot believe it is almost Memorial Day weekend. I love our colors and the flag but it so clashes with my home! lol Your tables are all fabulous, of course. xo

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  16. CarolMay 15, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    Love the tables, very festive! Can't believe it's tourist season again! Good luck with the construction. We finally had the lawn replaced and some shrubs and bushes from Sandy. It's nice to see green again.

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  17. Yellow Rose ArborMay 15, 2013 at 6:58 PM

    You have some neat patriotic scapes there. I don't have red and blue, so am blank about next week's challenge. ??

    Thanks for hosting! I hope things are better there soon!

    Katherine

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  18. MarlisMay 15, 2013 at 7:47 PM

    Wonderful tables to challenge us for next week. Thinking hard for next week. Thanks so much for hosting. xo marlis

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  19. Entertaining WomenMay 15, 2013 at 10:06 PM

    Okay, now you have me thinking about the challenge. You really have a great knack with red, white, & blue. Thanks for the retrospective and inspiration. Cherry Kay

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  20. The Quintessential MagpieMay 15, 2013 at 11:19 PM

    Kathleen, I just love this. It's so festive! And I really love those crackers you added. What a fun idea! And the cute napkin rings and the centerpieces and the dishes... adorable.

    XO,

    Sheila

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  21. DebbieMay 16, 2013 at 2:39 AM

    I love your patriotic tables. Of course, anything red, white, and blue is right up my alley. I'm a patriotic sort of gal.

    We have already created our table in our heads around here. Now, to actually put it together.

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  22. LynnMay 16, 2013 at 3:17 AM

    I love all of the red, white and blue K! I'm sure you're looking forward to the Season beginning, we finally have a little welcome warmth here:@)

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  23. AnonymousMay 16, 2013 at 3:21 AM

    You have me all excited to do a patriotic table now! I really like the red-handled flatware in the one photo. I'll have to look for some. Thanks for hosting the party. -Dawn

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  24. RettabugMay 16, 2013 at 3:32 AM

    Is it really Memorial Day next week??? Good Grief....I'm so far behind, I'll never catch up!

    Each one of your R/W/B tables looks fantastic. The Patriotic theme is my most favorite to do, so I'll be looking forward to joining in with something, although I sure don't have the collection that YOU do. LOL

    I'm very curious to know what "construction" is going on at your house. Did I miss something???

    Hope you have some warm weather soon. We had frost 2 nights in a row & then yesterday was 92º. I got a sunburn cleaning the deck & gazebo!!!!

    Hugs,
    Rett

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  25. CathyMay 16, 2013 at 5:29 AM

    Your patriotic tables are such fun, Kathleen, and get everyone into the spirit of the holiday. I'm curious about the construction as well. Is there some remodeling going on? I know summer is a very busy time for you. Hope you and your family are doing well.

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  26. SavoringTime in the KitchenMay 18, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    Yes, dish on the construction, Kathleen :)

    Yes, hard to believe it is almost Memorial Day with the spring we've had. Love your patriotic tables. I think Memorial Day is going to be fairly low-key for us this year. Likely some golf if weather permits.

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  27. Jane@Cottage at the CrossroadsMay 19, 2013 at 5:47 AM

    Kathleen,
    I enjoyed seeing your patriotic tables from the past! Since I painted our table on the porch red, I should be able to come up with something for your challenge! We have to find our bunting to get ready for the weekend!

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  28. Monica @ Happily Playing with DishesMay 19, 2013 at 5:46 PM

    I love all your tables. I will get started on my challenge tonight.

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  29. BabsMay 22, 2013 at 12:38 PM

    Great patriotic tablescapes for Memorial Day! Thanks for all the inspiration.

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