Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Memorial Day Tablescape on the Patio

Please visit Susan at Between Naps on the Porch at http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/ to view many wonderful tablescapes!
We had a quiet Memorial Day here in Texas. My brother-in-law came to visit and we grilled chicken and sausage out on the back patio.
I found the red felt flowers at the dollar store. I just cut the stem down and wrapped them around a plain napkin ring.
These red, white and blue placemats came from The Christmas Tree Shop in Nashua, NH. At $1.69 each, I could not resist them. I love the paisley design on top of the small blue and white check. I love red geraniums. They remind me of my grandmother, Annie Thayer. Every year she would have red geraniums in her planters. When I was young I would pluck the red petals off and place them over my nails and pretend that I had just had a manicure!
I have to confess that for the first time ever I have placed silk flowers outside!! These geraniums aren't real! I found them at Garden Ridge Pottery and was amazed at how real they looked. I don't have a green thumb and thought I would give them a try, and.....I really like them!
Here are my Fleur De Lis dishes from The Pottery Barn outlet in San Marcos Texas. This is a seedless watermelon - it doesn't contain any black seeds and is the sweetest watermelon I have ever eaten.
~Thanks so very much for visiting! I really appreciate it ~
Karen
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22 comments:

  1. ellen bWed Jun 03, 06:55:00 PM PDT

    Oh what fun Karen. I love to see outdoor tables like this. Love the red, white and blue! The red geraniums really set the table off nicely!

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  2. Melissa MarieWed Jun 03, 06:58:00 PM PDT

    Those flower napkin rings are adorable! What a great idea! :)

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  3. MaryroseWed Jun 03, 07:00:00 PM PDT

    Hi Karen,
    Love your table. There is something about red, white and blue that just screams summer. Your geraniums look terrific. The perfect centerpiece.
    ~Maryrose

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  4. JoyceWed Jun 03, 07:01:00 PM PDT

    What a fun memory of your grandmother's flowers making them into painted nails:) I love the cute little placemats with the paisley pattern. Very pretty. Thank you for sharing.
    Joyce

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  5. AnonymousWed Jun 03, 07:05:00 PM PDT

    Hi Karen! What a lovely outside table you've set! Love it all and would love a slice of that watermelon!
    Be a sweetie,
    shelia ;)

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  6. Natalie MeesterWed Jun 03, 07:21:00 PM PDT

    love the fleur de lis and the centerpiece. great job!

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  7. Lady KatherineWed Jun 03, 07:22:00 PM PDT

    Love the outdoors! I love those placemats, and I usally do not like them too much! lol

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  8. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEWed Jun 03, 07:27:00 PM PDT

    Love geraniums and they do look real. Your colorful tablesetting outside is lovely!

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  9. Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...Wed Jun 03, 07:30:00 PM PDT

    The watermelon has my mouth watering!... A darling tablescape, I think silk flowers are sooo real looking these days, you can use them anywhere.Isn't tablescaping fun? Have a wonderful weekend, xoxo~Kathy~ @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...

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  10. niartistWed Jun 03, 08:27:00 PM PDT

    Two of my very favorite things - watermelon and fleur de lis! All rolled into one fantastic post! GREAT JOB!

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  11. MaryWed Jun 03, 11:08:00 PM PDT

    Oh what a beautiful table! LOVE those red silk geraniums, and I loved hearing the story of your grandmother. Thanks for sharing your lovely table. :)

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  12. Kim @ Starshine ChicThu Jun 04, 12:13:00 AM PDT

    I love your table. I love the felt flower napkin rings. I love the fleur de lis plates. I love the faux red geraniums. I love everything!!! Looks fabulous!

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  13. PattyThu Jun 04, 02:08:00 AM PDT

    Your table is lovely. I also love those placemats. The fleur de lis plate is fabulous. I adore the silk geraniums, they do look real, and it's so great to see the bunny on a stick! I love him! I totally want watermelon now...

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  14. KammyThu Jun 04, 03:40:00 AM PDT

    Great job Karen !
    I love your faux flowers...I bought some pink ones this year and you are correct - they really look real ! I love your causal place settings - complete with food !
    I'm coming over , save some watermelon for me !
    Hugs ~ Kammy

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  15. Brenda PruittThu Jun 04, 05:15:00 AM PDT

    I love those place mats! So pretty they look homemade! And the felt flowers are a lovely, cozy touch. This is really beautiful. I use to live in New Braunfels, just outside of San Marcos. Went there many times. Now I'm in Tyler.
    Brenda

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  16. Dana and DaisyThu Jun 04, 07:06:00 AM PDT

    even though I'm an avid gardener, I have a basket of silk geraniums on my porch too! it's all good!

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  17. ScribblerThu Jun 04, 07:20:00 AM PDT

    This is great -- one thing I miss about Texas is the way people really go all out to decorate every holiday. You did it well.

    Scribbler

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  18. UnknownThu Jun 04, 07:25:00 AM PDT

    I really love the sweet gingham placemats with the paisley stripes downt the sides. They are so different. The story about the red geraniums is very cute.

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  19. Chari at Happy To DesignThu Jun 04, 08:24:00 AM PDT

    Hi Karen...

    Ohhh...what a beautiful Memorial Day tablescape and it would be so perfect for July 4th as well! I love the red, white, and blue!!! Your place settings are just beautiful! Oh...I'm crazy about that pretty fleur de lis plate...what a great find, my friend!!! Love your pretty geranium centerpiece too...I thought they were real until you said something...so very pretty! But I have to tell you that my favorite thing are those gorgeous placemats!!! I love the mix of the blue & white gingham with that pretty paisley pattern...and they are so perfect with your tablescape!!! Beautiful!!!

    Warmest wishes,
    Chari

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  20. bjThu Jun 04, 03:23:00 PM PDT

    What a beautiful outside table you have here in Texas. I live in West Texas...
    I so thought your flowers were real...I, too,have some geraniums that are silk. I have a pot of real ones on my front porch but...how long they will last is anyone's guess! :O)
    Everything looks so pretty and I adore the fleur de lis plate!!
    Come over to see me anytime...and I'll be back here. I am signing up to follow so I won't lose you in the big land of BLOG....!
    XO bj

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  21. Mid-Atlantic MarthaThu Jun 04, 04:07:00 PM PDT

    This is a delightful tablescape -- and what wonderful geraniums - they do look real! And your watermelon looks so tasty - I'm ready for some.

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  22. KatySat Jun 06, 11:22:00 AM PDT

    Love those flower napkin rings... everything is so pretty and fresh on your table! Great attention to detail was paid, love the fleur de lis plates! Beautiful blog, thanks for sharing! ~Katy

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