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.

 

 

 

Have a wonderful week, look forward to seeing your entries!

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Things are Greening Up at Last! Let’s Dish # 60

I know some of you still have snow on the ground , and others are already wearing your flip flops!

This week we had some beautiful Spring days, and things are greening up.  I have been outside working everyday.  This is such a busy time of year getting everything cleaned and painted for the season. Then there is the gardening, it is a full time job!

I wasn’t sure if I would even get a table done!

My table tonight is inspired by the only tree blooming right now, a pear .  This one has a slight aroma, much better than the other pears that bloomed a few weeks ago.

My friend Gail was getting rid of these dishes she had used in her hutch for display.  She changed her colors and couldn’t use them anymore.  Lucky me!

She also gave me the matching pitcher, which I used for a centerpiece filled with the pear blooms I went out in the rain to cut!

I used a round green placemat with a earth colored string placemat on top.  The string mats were 1.00 at CTS.

The flatware is from World Market.  My friend, Susan at Savoring Time in the Kitchen, started me with 4 settings, and then I completed them.

I couldn’t find the right color green napkin to go with the dishes, so I picked up the pink in the flower with a nice soft pink napkin from BBB on clearance.  I think they were .60.

The napkin ring is a green string from CTS, .25.

The soup bowl is from CTS also, I think they were 1.00

The glassware is by Gorham via Lenox Outlet.  Birdies from Pier One.

A simple table , but one that reflects the springification we are finally getting here on Long Island!  Oh yeah, spell check is having a hissy fit on that one!

Thanks Gail!  Everyone wants a friend like Gail, I know!

Still looking for the perfect potato au gratin recipe!

This was good, but not the best I ever had. Recipe

Do you have one that is excellent?

That’s it for me.

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NEXT CHALLENGE~ MAY 22~ Memorial Day Theme

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Fresh as a Daisy~Let’s Dish #59

Good evening, Ladies, welcome to our weekly dish meeting!

Last week was the challenge and mostly everyone stuck to the theme.  Even though some are still getting snow, blogland was a flutter with birds, bees, flowers and trees!

May’s theme will be  ???  Something we haven’t done yet! Ideas welcome.

Yellow and white with a pop of black graces my little table tonight.

I started with a black and white checked tablecloth sent to me by a great  gal from TX.  You can find her here each week with something she whipped up in her Kitchen and presents so prettily on some dishes from her collection.  :)

A round yellow placemat from Kohl’s, pierced charger , part of my birthday gift from Alma.

Dinner plate from PB Outlet and salad from HG clearance.  Little ramekin from Target.

Yellow napkins via PB Outlet, black and white check I forget, maybe Walmart?  I know I have them in purple too.

Watering can napkin rings are from Dansk many years ago when we had an outlet here in Southampton.  They are metal.

Black footed ribbed stem from Pfaltzgraff Clearance, years ago.

The yellow tumbler is by Anthropologie , but I got it for .99 cents in the , yep, .99 store! The little MC pail is from my friend Debbie at Mountain Breaths.

Centerpiece is a ceramic yellow pot I got at Savers filled with daisy mums.  I put it on a plate from the clearance at HG, .70. 

Pale yellow candles. White flatware is cheapo stuff from Walmart.  Don’t sneeze, it will move!  I did invest in some better ones that I used last week.

Small white tureen from Thrift Shop, and white ceramic s & p from Pfaltzgraf 1.00 sale.

Little daisy glass scatters are from the Villeroy and Boch Outlet, which also closed.  :(

Hungry?

I wanted to use the holders I got in HG clearance for our wraps.

Grilled chicken, carmelized onions, shredded lettuce and bacon, shredded cheddar , drizzled with blue cheese dressing.

One more thing!

Remember that roll of fabric I showed you from an outlet I go to called RuLi here on LI?

I took Alma there at the end of the summer and we both bought yards of this to use for tablecloths.  $2.00 a yard.

Here’s a little preview of it on a table…a work in progress.

Or white flatware?  Which?

The napkins match perfectly, and I am going to use all white with it.  A summer party in the making.  :)

Thanks for stopping by, I do appreciate your visits and comments.

Again, thanks to all those who took the challenge. 

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I went  shopping Monday, so a little show and tell for  The Tablescapers Seasonal Sunday this week.

I am joining Yvonne for TTT

Gollum for Foodie Friday

Susan for Tablescape Thursday

Diann for Thrifty Friday

Jann for Share Your Cup

 

Time to Dish!

Let’s Dish # 58~Birds, Bees, Flowers and Trees!

Good evening, Ladies!  Welcome to the Let’s Dish Challenge for April, Birds, Bees, Flowers or Trees.  Your entry tonight should be on that theme.  Not hard, LOL!

I started with a moss covered basket filled with FLOWERS from my Pear TREE .

My tip for tonight, use pachysandra  to fill in arrangement.  I have done many arrangements where I filled the oasis with them, and then used very few flowers with a pretty result.

I used the tablecloth I got last year at the WSonoma Outlet.  It was on sale right before Easter.  Next came the PB bird nest chargers from the outlet, 2.00.  You can see the setting I  used it for last year with the matching napkins here.

The white swirled coupe plate is from a sale at Pier One a few years ago.  The green cabbage leaf salad is from WS outlet, same sale as the tablecloth.

The picket fence napkin rings are from my friend, Gail.  She is a dear friend who feeds my tablescape addiction with lovely gifts!
Recently she sent me a set of black and white check flatware.

I hope to concoct a scape with them soon.  Thank you, Gail!

If there are any flatware designers or buyers out there, my Dishers love patterns, so bring on the checks, dots and stripes!
We will buy them!  :)
Speaking of flatware, the ones used in tonight’s scape are new.  Sale at Horchow, free shipping, and don’t forget to link to mrrebates.com  first for a % back!  Nope, I get nothing for saying that!

The BIRDS are from Pier One, and the little topiary name card holders…


are from TARGET.com.  Cheaper than that novelty company that is seen all over blogland these days.

A sneeze will blow them over, so I suggest gluing a quarter to the bottom, esp if you have someone with a cold as a guest, or are using them outside!  :)
When in doubt, bring out the Waterford, so I did. It goes with every thing.
I used the bottoms of my little butter domes to hold a pale green votive.
The small green pedestal is Bardallo , a gift from my friend Pam.

The only thing I didn’t get in was a BEE.  There might be one in the flowers though!
Foodie Friday’s theme tonight is Spring Salad.  ML West hosts this party over at Rattlebridge Farm, formerly  Designs by Gollum. I have been partying with her since she started.  She takes such wonderful pictures and is such a gracious hostess!
Spring Salads it is!

Bowtie noodles, chicken, onions snow peas, oj, mayo or yogurt , powdered mustard, and salt and pepper.  Chill a few hours so the flavors can blend, and serve.

You can serve it with a fresh asparagus quiche .

Last night we had a dinner salad.  Sliced chicken, strawberries, grapes, feta, walnuts , bacon, cranberries and of course, greens.

Delicious!
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To BOSTON with ♥~ Let’s Dish # 57

I am saving the table I did for tonight for another time.  Instead, I did a little table to dedicate  to the people of Boston.

After 9/11, my state of NY, received so much support from other parts of our country, and we will never forget that. 

My prayers for those who have been killed or injured, and for all those who live in Boston.  You will never forget that terrible day, when your celebration was ruined by this cowardly attack.

Three red roses, one for each young person killed in the attack.

I started with a tablecloth I found in HG clearance for 3.00.

Plain white charger from Noritake, blue plate from CTS, 1.00, and red square plate from Pfaltzgraf, 1.00

White handled soup from Hutschenreuther, via Peter Andrews, a store we have here on LI.

Navy blue flatware with a pattern similar to the cloth, via HG.

Blue stems via Le $ Tree, water glasses from Dansk.

Patriotic napkins are a new purchase from  Boscovs.com.  They were on sale for less than 1.00 each, free shipping, then % age back from Mr. Rebates.

The knotted napkin rings are from CTS, they were .25 ea.

I was going to save them for Memorial Day, but since Patriot Day was the day Boston was attacked, I felt it fitting to use them.

I layered a blue starred napkin from Kohls , a white lacey plate from CTS , and then a blue sundae dish from Pfaltzgraff filled with the flowers and a flag.

That’s  my little tribute to Boston.  I have not been many places in the US, but I have been in that area many times as my son went to college near there. 

I remember how we felt after 9/11, or should I say still feel, and I know how shaken they are.

God bless Boston, the people trying to find the killer, and all of America!

My food portion tonight is something they would have in Boston. FISH!

Fish, filet of flounder, floured and crisp fried.

I am not fond of fish…but with some crisp romaine and shredded cheddar…I’ll eat it!

Fish, lettuce, cheese, your choice of dressing and a soft flour taco.

Stick a fork in it, you’re ready!  Try and get your mouth around that!

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Next week is the theme challenge…BIRDS…BEES…FLOWERS…TREES.  Hope you think of something so you can join in.  A little BIRDIE told me you will! 

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If I remember to link up I am joining…

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Home Girl for Friday Fiesta

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