A Time To Remember

Memorial Day

A time to remember all those who have given so much.

Details on today's table at the end of this post.

On the table:

Vintage tablecloth from my Tablecloth Database

Polka Dot Fiesta and Uncle Sam pitcher exclusives from the HLCCA

"Diner" plate and bowl from Homer Laughlin

Flatware is a mix of two sets purchased on the net

Napkins, tumblers - Home Goods

Napkin rings - Crate and Barrel years ago

Votive coasters from marylandchina.com

Cobalt blue goblets - Pier 1

Vintage 1939 World's Fair George Washington toby jug

Vintage straw dispenser from my collection

Scarlet Fiesta "Hostess Bowl"

On the sideboard:

Footed jadite cake stands from Martha By Mail

Fiesta Pie Plates by Homer Laughlin

Reproduction Scarlet "Betty Bowl"

Sapphire Fiesta Disc Pitcher

"American As Apple Pie" mug is contemporary Fiesta

Vintage Fiesta mug with flag toting bear

Thanks so much for dropping in again today and 

Happy Memorial Day!

Day Lilies in Sunflower

Tomatoes ...... more to come

Small Lapis Fluted Vase - Order Yours NOW!

The HL outlet is taking orders starting today for the Lapis Small fluted Vase
1-800-452-4462 Option #1
$75 plus $10 shipping 
ONE per customer.

UPDATE 5/24/13
SOLD OUT

Hydrangeas and Lilac

Wilendur Ceramic Tablecloth - A new colorway!

Wilendur "Ceramic"

Cotton, Wilendur overall print of ceramic jugs, bottles, from the 1950s,

name is "Ceramic" , no tag. Shown on page 122 of Elegant Table Linens by
Michelle Hayes.
Matching napkins.

Edit 05/19/13
And an additional colorway!

Click on the image below to see more of this tablescape.

And another:

'Samaritan' Floribunda Rose

The World's Largest Hummingbird.

Melanerpes formicivorus - Acorn Woodpecker

Males do not have the black band between their white face and red topknot.

We have approximately 2 dozen that live in a family group in our oak trees. 

They are very territorial and live here year round.

They won't notice, will they?

Intruder intruder intruder!!!

(followed by lots of hummer screeching and the

troops coming to take a look)

Heh heh heh ..... he was actually chortling. 

This went on for about 10 minutes as he continued to suck up the yummy nectar.

He stopped back at the bird feeders and then took off uphill to check on the family.

Below is a female with the black band on her forehead.

And here below is another male.