Welcome May and find a roundup of celebratory recipes, table and party inspiration for Cinco de Mayo, The Kentucky Derby, Mother’s Day and Memorial Day.
Hello May!
We’re so glad you’re here!
May is my favorite spring month with its celebratory occasions and holidays. . .
And May is also the month when first flush of roses and when peonies bloom here in North Carolina . . .
Pretty in Pink Peonies and Blooming Dishes in the Potting Shed
May Flowers Around the Potting Shed
With the arrival of May comes celebrations and holidays. . .
The Kentucky Derby, Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day and Memorial Day!
The Run for the Roses, aka, The Kentucky Derby at Church Hill Downs, is on the first Saturday in May.
May 3rd marks the 151st Run for the Roses,
the longest continually held sporting event in America!
Celebrate the Kentucky Derby with a Festive Tea Party
Sip on a Sweet Tea Julep, a marriage of two classic Southern drinks,
the mint julep and sweet tea, for Derby Day.
Equestrian plaid is married with roses and Mint Julep Cups serve as vases for azalea blooms
and sprigs of mint in an Off To The Races Derby-Inspired Tablescape,
inspired by the “Run for the Roses”.
Mini Derby Pies with Bourbon Whipped Cream
Mini Derby Pies marry pecan pie with chocolate and a touch of Kentucky bourbon for a winning trifecta!
This Bluegrass-inspired recipe is just the right size for “the greatest two minutes in sports”.
Sweet Tea Julep & Margarita Pops
Cool off with a frozen cocktail for your summer fiesta, Cinco de Mayo or Run for the Roses celebration.
Cinco de Mayo is in cuatro days. . .
Find a round-up of recipes with a fiesta of flavor for your celebration, HERE,
with recipes for Cinco De Mayo Mini Taco Dips,
and Key Lime Margarita Cupcakes, to name a few!
Celebrate with a South of the Border Flavor Table
and a fiesta of food and flowers.
DIY Flower Centerpiece with Limes for Cinco de Mayo
Quench your thirst with some Sangria Mexicana . . .
Or a Cucumber Margarita.
Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, May 11th this year. . .
{ Harney and Sons Mother’s Day Tea }
Celebrate the women in your life with a flower-filled table . . .
Lakeside Table with Portmeirion Botanic Garden and Blooming Photo Frames for Mother’s Day
Or assemble a floral arrangement for Mother’s Day with garden roses. . .
Garden Roses + Mother’s Day Flower Arrangement
Mother’s Day Lakeside Table & Easy Teatime Treat: Lemon-Blueberry Scones
Raise a cup in honor of ‘Moms’ and celebrate Mother’s Day with an aromatic floral tea blend. You’ll find floral and table inspiration, as well as an easy recipe for Lemon-Blueberry Scones, that start with a box of cake mix.
Mix up a celebratory cocktail in honor of Mom, sisters, girlfriends
or yourself for Mother’s Day. . .a Strawberry Bellini, a perfect
spring cocktail for brunch, a bridal shower or strawberry season!
Baked Strawberry-Almond French Toast Casserole
An easy make-ahead recipe for Mother’s Day or Sunday Brunch
Celebrate Mom with a teapot and mini teacup bouquets:
Teapot Bouquets + Lakeside Table by the Azaleas
Or celebrate with a Berry {Quick & Easy} Layered Cake
Use a store-bought pound cake or angel food cake and layer with your fruit and filling of choice.
Also ideal for celebrating the Red, White & Blueberry for Memorial Day!
Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May, formerly known as Decoration Day
and commemorates all men and women who have died in military service for the US.
Celebrating the Red, White and Bloom
Memorial Day is also the unofficial kick off of summer.
Celebrate with some patriotic fare. . .
16+ Patriotic Recipes to Celebrate the Red, White and Blueberry!
Or set a table to celebrate the stars & stripes:
Star-Spangled Tables and Centerpieces to Celebrate the Red, White and Blue
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Happy May!
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Love all the displays! May has soooo many things to celebrate! Mother’s Day; Spring; Peonies; KY Derby; gardening; The Indy 500 (the greatest spectacle in racing); Memorial Day; and, most importantly, MY 80th BIRTHDAY!!!! 🎉 🎂🎉🌷🪻🇺🇸🏁
Rabbit, Rabbit! I’m welcoming May with hopes of beautiful spring temps and hopefully some much needed rain. I always delight in your beautiful looks back of boundless inspiration for tables, centerpieces, recipes, and garden delights. Thank you!
All so elegant and smashing ideas!! I Love the May season opening to all things new !! Thank you for sharing!!
Spectacular post! Love all your tables and seasonal inspiration!
Mary, there are so many occasions in the month of May for a celebration! You always set beautiful tables for all of those special May days! From your delicious recipes to gorgeous flower arrangements, you never disappoint!
Happy Thursday❤️
Mary, I’ve had a great morning looking at your post today. Something special for every holiday this month! No planning required, you’ve done all the work!
Recipes galore! Thanks so much!!
Happy May Day, dear lady! Thank you for the eye candy and wonderful inspiration for us! Some of your pictures actually make me loudly gasp. So so beautiful!!!!
You are so incredibly amazing. You bring joy and inspiration to so many of us. Thank you thank you thank you. My parties are so lovely because of the ideas you have shared. Please keep it coming. You make life so much fun.
Good Afternoon Mary. I was here earlier today, but then I had to run to get my hair colored.
Happy May, my friend!
What a fabulous roundup of beautiful tablescapes, centerpieces, and recipes for all our May Holidays. I may try some of the margarita recipes for our Cinco de Mayo gathering of friends.
Thanks for all the inspiration!
Mary, such lovely inspiration for the month of May. Gotta love the fiesta recipes and decor. Your florals are always stunning. Mother’s Day is so special. My mother has since passed, however I still celebrate her. Kentucky Derby looks like so much fun. I have never been to the derby nor a party. I am enjoy through my arm chair your inspirations. Happy May.
Mary, thank you for sharing all your beautiful pictures and delicious recipes.
I am so glad I found you and love, love taking in all the Gorgeousness you share.
Many Happy Mother’s Day Blessings
I see so much inspiration in your post, Mary, and so much beauty! May is such a busy month and thank you for sharing all your recipes and ideas with us. Have a beautiful weekend! ❤️💐❤️