Celebrating Memorial Day & Welcoming Summer

Marlene Guest Post, Style at a Certain Age

Since 1868 we have been honoring and mourning our military men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice while serving the United States. The last Monday in May now traditionally marks this special day – Memorial Day!

TL;DR

Today, Marlene is celebrating Memorial Day & welcoming Summer

She has great suggestions on how to celebrate the weekend and BBQ all Summer

All of her suggestions are shoppable through text-widgets

Celebrating Memorial Day and Welcoming Summer

1. Parades, Picnics & More

In American style, we commemorate, celebrate and honor them!!

Parades, picnics, salutes, visiting cemeteries, laying wreaths, flowers and flying flags are all American traditions for this important day of remembrance that extends to three.

5 Piece Place Setting (Weston Table) | Crystal Fanny Blue Goblet (Weston Table) | Vanessa Glasses Collection (Neiman Marcus) | Orrefors Intermezzo Blue Bar and Stemware Collection (Macy's) | Blue Spackle 14 Oz Pitcher (Replacements, Ltd.)

2. Outdoor Dining

Memorial Day ushers in our Summer!

Red White and Blue are everywhere…

Outdoor dining begins!! Whether it is elegant, casual or something in-between, enjoy creating wonderful table settings…such creative fun!!

Mottahedeh Indigo Wave Dinner Plate (Gracious Style) | Awning Stripe Tablecloth (Serena and Lily) Awning Stripe Napkins (Serena and Lily) | L'Objet Concorde Sateen Tablecloth (Bergdorf Goodman) | Fabric by the Yard - French Stripe Linen (Serena and Lily) | King's Crown Cobalt Champagne Glasses (Weston Table) | Mario Luca Giusti (Neiman Marcus)

3. Serveware

Your can take your porcelains outside with linens or enamelware and acrylics to begin summer fun! Pitchers may be used for drinks or as vases ~ so versatile! Serveware has endless possiblities. There are chic and beautiful designs in all! Even flatware can be wildly colorful or natural in bamboo!!

Let your entertaining reflect you…and your Red, White and Blue theme for these patriotic or nautidal celebrations that can be used indoors or out! Adding some stars and stripes or flags add particular charm! Remember, 4th of July and Labour Day are coming too!

Of course, investing in Blue & White is so classic…who doesn’t love it?? This combo is beautiful alone or combined with any color imaginable throughout the year!!