Memorial Day commemorates all men and women who have died in military service for the U.S. defending our democracy and freedom. source A day set aside to honor those men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Mason Jar Dessert: Stars and Stripes Berry Trifles A day to wave the flag, salute the stars…
I’m in the Potting Shed, celebrating the Red, White and Bloom with the Memorial Day weekend ahead! Flowers in a flag formation, were blooming on melamine plates on sale at Pier 1. . . Ideal for a little patriotic tabletop fun in the Potting Shed! Red, White & Blue Wildflower seed packets from American Meadows, are…
Are you a fan of mason jar desserts? Oh good, me too! Stars & Stripes Berry Trifles are an easy and delicious way to celebrate Memorial Day or July 4th! Best of all, since this dessert in a jar is ‘no-bake’, you have more time to celebrate the Red, White and Blueberry! More of a…
Memorial Day Weekend is a week away and we’re ready to celebrate the Red, White and Blue! It’s also the third Friday of the month, so I’m joining my blogging friends for Floral Friday! You’ll find their links for more floral inspiration and flower therapy at the bottom of this post. Memorial Day, formerly known as…
Memorial Day is three weeks away. . .a day to wave the flag, salute the stars and stripes and celebrate the Red, White and Blue! In celebration, I’m sharing some Stars & Stripe Ball Jar love with a little giveaway! The Stars and Stripes Keepsake Ball Jars are new for 2018. In addition to the…
Happy May 1st! I’m sharing a May Day Basket on our dock, a nod to the charming and forgotten tradition of filling a basket with flowers to leave on your neighbor’s or friend’s door on the first day of May. My basket is filled with wildflowers blooming, free-for-the-picking, Bachelor Buttons and Ox-eye Daisies. May is my favorite…
Happy Flag Day! I’m rolling out the Red, White & Blue in celebration with a patriotic biscuit for shortcake! Enjoy these biscuits two ways: For breakfast/ brunch, served with Basil-Honey Butter, and for dessert, layered with whipped cream and berries as a patriotic shortcake! The original recipe is from Southern Living. I posted the recipe as…
Happy Memorial Day! I set a table in celebration of the Red, White and Blue! Our Memorial Day weekend weather has been a combination of sunny, cloudy, rainy and stormy. It’s been one of those weekends where the sun is shining in the front yard while storm clouds are gathering in the back. ;) Memorial Day kicks…
Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Here’s a little weekend waterview. Our Memorial Day weekend weather forecast has been a mix of sunny, cloudy, and stormy. I hung a basket on the dock this morning filled with Queen Anne’s Lace that I picked from the field next to my Potting Shed. They cut the field for hay around…
I have an oh so good and easy dessert with a patriotic nod to Memorial Day or the Fourth of July, Star-Spangled Slab Pie! If you’re not familiar with slab pie, it’s a shallow pie that’s baked in jelly roll pan or rimmed baking sheet. It serves more people than your standard 9-inch pie with much less effort. Less…
