Memorial Day at the Junction

Memorial Day. A day to recognize and appreciate those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. I personally have two family members who served in World War Two and Vietnam and my family was blessed to have them return home, so the day has special significance when we gather to celebrate.
The festivities embrace all the trappings of the un-official beginning of summer as we plan the menu for the first bar-be-que of  the year. Hmmm lets see, always hamburgers, hot dogs, my famous potato salad, chicken shish ka bobs and well you get the picture. For the first time in many years the weather has been amazing - a lot like the middle of summer rather than mid spring, and I was inspired to set a Memorial Day table that family says looks like a parade float. Never mind them ...

Welcome to The Memorial Day Luncheon

I was so happy to find that there were so many

adorable new accents to add to my tablescape this year

I picked up these little flag napkin rings

from Kohls this year - perfect!

Three cheers for the Red, White and Blue!

The little serving dishers were a GW find and

the perfectly paired with the napkins.

The center bowls were also a new addition this

year from CTS. Love that place!

I can see using these many times this summer.

The Homer Loughlin dinner plate has to be my favorite

Sorry- no date on these, but I know they were an

Annapolis GW find

Ok - this view does sort of look like a parade LOL

The buffet was set as well although it was a little early to

fill the lemonade dispenser, but there were

Red, White and Blue wrapped Tootsie rolls

And a bucket filled with crackers dressed

 in the colors of the day.

Thanks for stopping by today.

I hope you have a memorable

weekend and stop by

Seasonal Sundays

and

Between Naps on the Porch

to see how others have expressed their

thoughts on this holiday.

Mothers Day at the Junction

Not surprisingly today's post is dedicated to Mothers Day. The one day when we pause and truly say thank
you to our Moms, Grandmoms and those who loved us like Moms. My thank you on this special day also goes out to my children for giving me the pleasure of being their Mom. They inspired me, helped me grow, taught me patience and the true meaning of unconditional love and family. My first child a daughter was the child of my youth. I grew with her. I became a woman as she learned to walk and talk. She is now a Mom herself and a wonderful Mommy.  My second child, also a daughter inspired my creative and fearless side, and I learned to try new things and embrace life. My third, my son came along when I was older, more serious and conservative, but he reminds me every day to laugh and not sweat the small stuff. Together they are what make me a Mom. Everyday I am thankful for them and the pleasure they give me.

I created a table for one today -  for me, to celebrate being a Mom and I feature my Grandmother and my Mom as a baby with her. A beautiful legacy. I wish all the mothers out there a very Happy Mothers Day.

Of course I chose pink for the tablescape today

with lots of chintz and flowers

The azaleas are from my yard - yes my Southern

Sisters they finally bloomed!

I love this picture of my Grandmother

holding my Mom.

 It is on display everyday of the year.

The picture to the far left is of my Grandmother

with my Mother out for a day in the park.

She was so dressed up for the occasion!

This setting is in my favorite location in the house -

my porch.

The perfect cup of tea, and the perfect reading material

in my favorite spot. I'm set to celebrate!

Don't you just love the mix of colors here in the Azaleas?

They were all said to be pink when I put them in,

but they each have a slightly different hue.

Wishing you all a very

Happy Mothers Day!

This week I will be linking with

Seasonal Sundays

and

Between Naps on the Porch

and

Tabletop Tuesday

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