Let's Dish ~ Patriotic Picnics
Memorial Day is right around the corner,
and it's only the prelude to the patriotic holidays of summer.
Summertime is the perfect opportunity to
pack a basket in anticipation of an picnic.
Gather together some of your
Red ~ White ~ Blue
Spread your quilt and enjoy a picnic
at the lake, on the beach, your favorite park,
or where ever your heart desires.
at the lake, on the beach, your favorite park,
or where ever your heart desires.
Memorial Day
A time to honor all those who have given selflessly to their country. From the Civil War soldiers to those fighting today on foreign soils, we remember the men and women who have died while serving in the US Armed Forces.
Joining
Let's Dish @ Cuisine Kathleen
House and Garden Thursday @ Delightsome Life
Open House Party @ No Minimalist Here
Tablescape Thursday @ Between Naps on the Porch
House and Garden Thursday @ Delightsome Life
Open House Party @ No Minimalist Here
Tablescape Thursday @ Between Naps on the Porch
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Beautifully Portrayed Sarah! I LOVE your picnic hamper and it's goodies! AND oh "YES" a special Thankful Time for all our Men and Women who serve for us!
ReplyDeleteHave a fun weekend Sarah,
Big Hugs to you,
Donna
That is just beautiful, Sarah! The picnic basket with all the goodies is perfect and your sentiments honor those who serve.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful red white and blue patriotic picnic, Sarah!
ReplyDeleteIt's obvious that you and I like the same things Sarah! I love that flatware ~ it's perfect!! I am sorry to say that Patio Daddy-O is running late this evening so I am roasting a chicken. I wish you lived close by so that you could come for dinner! Wishing you a happy and safe Memorial Day.
ReplyDeleteBig Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
That is just a fantastic basket, the reds, whites and blues are awesome too! Your patriotic post is so special and your message profound.
ReplyDeleteSarah~ What a gorgeous basket...I love all your picnic accoutrements~ especially your linens! I'm hoping to have a picnic over the holiday weekend, weather permitting! Wishing you a Happy Memorial Day weekend :)
ReplyDeletePerfection Sarah! Patriotic holidays always bring up memories of picnics. I love your pretty basket with all the red, white and blue. A perfect way to start the summer.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend.
~Emily
The French Hutch
What a fun picnic hamper, Sarah. A bottle of wine certainly is a good way to start a picnic. The flatware and napkins are perfectly patriotic. Thanks for your lovely remembrance of
ReplyDeletethose who gave their lives in service for our country.
Happy Memorial Day!
Love the red, white and blue! Happy Memorial Day!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Salute to all~Cheers Kim
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Sarah. Love that flatware. Such a wonderful vignette.
ReplyDelete- The Tablescaper
Lovely post, beautiful thoughts -- thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove your patriotic spirit and the way you have chosen to acknowledge it.
ReplyDeleteLovely, Sarah. ~Zuni
ReplyDeleteWell done Sarah, beautifully put together, just love your red, white and blue!
ReplyDeleteHappy Memorial Day!
Cindy
Gorgeous hamper and the goodies inside are fabulous. Now that would make the start of a fabulous meal.. have a blessed week and weekend. xo marlis
ReplyDeleteSo pretty!! I love your linens and your flatware...Thank You so much for sharing and I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteAledia @ Plum Perfect
Such a lovely post for this special holiday. I am glad you reminded us the reason for our having this holiday.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a wonderful weekend
Maggie
Hi Sarah! I was just looking at your post when I received your very sweet comment on mine! Thank you for reminding us what this holiday is all about. Your patriotic picnic basket is wonderful! I love the mix of fabrics, the pretty blue goblets, and the very fun flatware. I hope you have a great holiday weekend!
ReplyDeleteA delightful patriotic picnic basket, Sarah.
ReplyDeleteWe all wish we were coming to join you, especially Ben, you know how much he loves a picnic.
Sarah, that is a charming picnic basket and you are so right we must never forget those who have given all for us. hugs, olive
ReplyDeleteSarah, your photos are magazine-worthy! I loved seeing all the pretty linens and those wonderful red- and blue-handled forks and spoons. I think I "need" some of those! Thank you for your kind comments on my everyday dishes collection!
ReplyDeleteI just love your flatware in the red and blue. Such a pretty basket full of fun!!
ReplyDeleteSuzyq
The perfect Memorial Day picnic! Your pictures are beautiful Sarah.
ReplyDeleteSarah, I just love a good picnic! The red, white and blue theme is so beautiful. Very pretty napkins. I really like your flatware too. Such a pretty post!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun picnic basket...it's almost getting too hot here to be outside...way too early for so much heat.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, as always. I appreciate the sentiment and I am reminded once again what a great country we have and how important it is to see that it remain so.
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I love your patriotic basket. Makes me want to go on a picnic. Sometimes we forget the joy such a simple thing can bring. I'm putting it on my to do list for my family. I have to hurry though b/c here in the south it gets hot quick.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Love all of the red, white and blue! Just beautiful. I am ready for picnics in the park this summer and lazy days ahead. Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteA very partiotic pinic basket...Love it! Wishing you a wonderful day my sweet friend.
ReplyDeleteHugs and Kisses,
♥Ana
Sarah , That basket would fit right in over this side of the pond at the moment with the Queens Jubilee and Olympic Games coming up.
ReplyDeletePack one for me.lol
Sarah,
ReplyDeleteWhat a meaningful post and tribute to our men & women in uniform! Adore the picnic basket!
Fondly,
Pat
:)
ReplyDeleteA beautifully photographed vignette! It makes me want to go on a picnic.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful picnic setting! I love everything about it...it makes me want to pack a basket right now!
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah, Love your patriotic picnic basket and I hope you have a great Memorial Day holiday.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful picnic setting. Very colourful and patriotic!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Hope to see you on my blog:)
What a wonderful and thoughtful post. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI love your patriotic picnic, Sartah. So beautifully put together. have a nice Memorial Day weekend!...Christine
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah,
ReplyDeleteyou are the only woman who can create with a picnic set a American patriotic picnic as well as a french one. Can't help myself, it looks a bit french, too.
Best greetings, Johanna
Hi Sarah, what a charming patriotic picnic. Have a nice Memorial Day weekend! I love the tall, slender basket holding the flowers :-) xxoo Debbie
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah, you pics make me want to pack a picnic this weekend, even if I can't go far (just back from the mountain trip). We could picnic in the gazebo perhaps - it would still be fun!
ReplyDeleteThat Beaujolais would be a great wine for a picnic - well any wine would of course!!
Hugs - Mary
Love your Patriotic basket, and I recog the flatware!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend,God bless our soldiers!
This is EXACTLY what I would like to put together for my husband and me for this weekend. We have to travel to Pittsburg, KS again for him to work in the urgent care clinic there, so we'll miss out on the festivities of grilling and fun. If I could just get my act together and pack up a nice picnic basket like this, maybe we could "picnic" on the floor in the conference room! :-) I think I'll see what I can scrounge up. Thanks for the idea, Sarah! Have a safe weekend!!!
ReplyDeletePerfect picnic for two. Love your flatware...so colorful and perfect for Memorial day. Have a glorious Memorial Day.
ReplyDeleteJust perfect, Sarah...I love every single thing about it.:))
ReplyDeleteJust perfect, Sarah...I love every single thing about it.:))
ReplyDeleteThis is delightful, Sarah. Love all the red, white, and blue in the basket. You make me want to pack a picnic dinner. I just returned from my trip with the "girls", and I'm still recuperating. Lots of fun, but I'm so tired. laurie
ReplyDeleteHappy Memorial Day, Sarah... fits perfectly on Monday's Holiday in the US.
ReplyDeleteWow... when US have holiday, as an Account Mgr in a bank, it's fantastic at work coz it lessen a lot §;-)
Great job.
Happy TS & a great w/end to come.
Greetings,
/CC
Beautiful basket, Sarah, and filled so perfectly. I love the flatwware and the BEAUTIFUL linens! Would love to share some wine too:) Have a great weekend, wherever you picnic. XO, Pinky
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog and I'm so happy to not miss your great Memorial Day post with this beautiful set up (really magazine worthy!). My daughter is moving and with work and blogging I just haven't had as much time to visit this week.
ReplyDeleteRobin
Robin Flies South
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog, I really appreciate it. I wanted to tell you, well ask you if I can come along on your picnic! Seriously, it is most inviting. I love how you've put it all together. See you soon!
ReplyDeleteFirst: thank you for your generous and lovely visit and for the good wishes for our Sil..he is in pain, but doing well. Second: I totally love this gorgeous pic nic..wish I can go for it and have all your goodies, I love, love pic nics. I love red, white and blue and this patrotic outdoors is just my cuppa tea! So, dear Sarah, have a terrific holiday weekend.
ReplyDeleteFABBY
A beautiful post and fitting tribute to all those who serve and defend.
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed weekend.
Hugs,
Patti
Love your picnic vignette. It is so patriotic as are your sincere wonderful Memorial Day sentiments. I want to thankyou Sarah for all the many kind comments you have written on my blog. I don't always get to everyone but I want you to know that I truly do appreciate the time you take to make them. You asked about my 'snowball' flowers. Honestly when I put the bushes in the tag said 'Snowball Bush.' I really don't know what they are accept that. They surely are beautiful though and I'm so glad I took the time to buy and plant them.
ReplyDeleteI know you will have a wonderful memorial day because you truly know and observe what its all about.
Warmly,
Nann
Fantastic picnic basket. Love the blue glasses, flatware, and use of napkins to design a picture perfect display. Thanks for sharing. Happy Memorial Weekend. ~CJ
ReplyDeleteLet's pray for peace and for our troops to all come home! I don't know if that's realistic, but wouldn't it be great to focus on our own county's issues? Oops! Was that a political comment!?
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea...love your silverware!!!
ReplyDeleteI love all of the goodies in your picnic basket. I have a similar basket that gets little use. Thanks for the reminder. I'm dragging it out this year if for no other reason than just to make it look cute!
ReplyDeleteGood afternoon precious Sarah!!! Yes, our list has grown! I am so honored to have all of you want to participate. It will be fun!! AND YOU ARE GOING TO ROME NEXT ?????? Oooooooo you are going to love Italy! I was in Cinqua Terra and let me tell you, when I crossed the line from France (MY HOME COUNTRY) over to Italy, TIME LITERALLY SLOWED DOWN. What a world....so beautiful. My goodness, take in all the sights and sounds and TASTES!
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting! Anita
You've packed a beautiful and festive Memorial Day weekend picnic basket, Sarah!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty basket Sarah! I love everything red, white and blue and the pic of the flag is just beautiful! Happy Memorial Day Weekend:@)
ReplyDeleteLovely basket and filled with delicious things. Have a wonderful weekend. xo
ReplyDeleteSarah, I love all the patterns in your basket, different, but all red whit and blue. Just perfect. Crusty bread and wine, even more perfect. I especially love the flatware. Dianne
ReplyDeleteSarah, you know how to outfit a picnic beautifully! What a pretty setting. :D Enjoy your Memorial Day Weekend!!!
ReplyDeletexo,
RJ
Happy Memorial Day to you Sarah!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post.
Your picnic basket collection is gorgeous. Where did you find that cute silverware?
I am busy this weekend trying to get the yard all planted with annuals. We are to hit 95 degrees here today and tomorrow. That is warm for Illinois so early in the season!
Wishing you a lovely holiday weekend,
xoxox
Alison
such a beautiful memorial day themed table scape, I love the red and blue, Happy Memorial Day.
ReplyDeleteI want to thankyou so very much for visiting me today, and for your kind words, its so kind of you,
Hi lovely lady.
ReplyDeleteSarah, that is a charming picnic basket with a great wine and great food, and you are so right we must never forget those who have given all for us. Thanks so much for your sweet comments on my Tablescape. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Memorial Day.
XXOO Diane
Patriotic flatware!! That's beautiful!!!
ReplyDeletei love your picnic basket! fabulous combination of colors and patterns.
ReplyDeleteLove that beautiful American blue. I remember.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blue Monday, Sarah.
Happy Memorial Day weekend sweet Sarah. This is the nicest picnic I've seen in a while. Your colours are so crisp and bright.
ReplyDeleteLOVE IT
Thanks for coming over to see Sister. She will be reading all the comments on Thursday when I see her again for her real birthday. I'm taking her and 2 of her best friend nuns to a tea house.
xoxoxo
Thanks for stopping by to visit! Love your beautiful basket and your wine choice.
ReplyDeleteYou've packed a wonderfully colorful basket, Sarah! I need a picnic under some shade right about now. It is HOT out today! :-) Sue
ReplyDeleteThis is just beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a special treat to have for the weekend!
smiles~
Cat
Whata gorgeous way to celebrate memorial day.
ReplyDeleteI am now following your blog.
My BLUES, please come and see when you get a chance.
Very pretty! I am your new follower.
ReplyDeletePlease come and see my BLUE, thanks!
Sarah, love your cute picnic basket. I am a sucker for ticking, and the silver ware is so cute. I think I need to go on a picnic soon. Thankful for all those who sacrifice for my freedoms that I enjoy daily.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jann
Having a ready to go basket is a terrific idea! And Independence Day will be here in a flash. You have some beautiful linens in yours!
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah!
ReplyDeleteYour picnic basket is so pretty with it's patriotic theme. A picnic at a war memorial would be a great way to remember our fallen soldiers. They gave so we can enjoy our freedom.
Thanks for sharing at my party this week!
xoxo Bunny Jean
Hello Sarah, I am a wee bit belated - but Happy Memorial Day - it was marvelous here - my husband and I cleaned out (partially) his barn, he grilled we had his parents over and just enjoyed the day together - a blessing given to us to enjoy this marvelous country - I am truly thankful to those who believed in and served our country! Your picnic looks so very inviting! I appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
ReplyDeleteKathy
That is beautiful; I love your basket full of goodies. Thanks for sharing at cowgirl up.
ReplyDeleteHi darling, love your sweet basket, it looks so inviting. hugs ~lynne~
ReplyDeleteSarah,
ReplyDeleteThat looks beautiful! I did a picnic post and it isn't as easy as it looks. Yours is fantastic!
Sherry
You sure do know how to pack a gorgeous and stylish picnic Sarah! I love the patriotic colours but I also love how Frenchy everything looks-it's all very you!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for linking up to my weekly Say G'Day Party. I truly appreciate your support!
Best wishes for a wonderful weekend,
Natasha in Oz