Memorial Day Inspiration

Anyone else so ready for a holiday we can celebrate with others?  I am usually dragging my feet for school to last so the kids will not be another year older, but this year, I am over it.  School is hard, especially on the kids, and I think they need a real break.  So ... bring it on and let's celebrate all summer long. 

I am already looking forward to summer.  I have hydrangeas starting to bloom ... which is so exciting ... and I can already see them in a large vase with red and white white roses and all the flags.  I want to set our table on the deck with all the blue and white and really enjoy a grilled summer meal.  This evening while sitting outside with my parents I spotted the first lightening bug.  Summer is truly almost here. 

Can you tell I am already planning each and every moment?  

I have pulled some fun inspiration for you, all from Pinterest and I have linked them all to one board so you have sources and additional ideas.  When we set the table outside I like to dress it more minimally than I do when we set a table inside.  There are more opportunities to break things, and that is never a good idea. I recently purchased a whole bolt of blue and white seersucker fabric and I think a table cloth of this would be just darling.  I can set it with my Blue Willow dishes, a set of red vintage napkins, add in some small flags and pour drinks into Ball jars.  I literally can see it all ... and I can't wait. 

If you need some ideas for what to wear while you are eating alfresco with your family ... I added some darling items below ... I am all for dressing for the decor! Summer dresses + sandals ... the perfect recipe. This chambray dress, I think it may be a summer staple!

Happy Wednesday ... 

All images can be found on Pinterest ... sources and more in this board.