We have Memorial Day at our local family cemetery the 3rd Sunday in May which is this coming Sunday. This is an old custom of decorating all the graves. Not a celebration of the military remembrance Memorial Day later this month. Way back when there was also picnics and such. Not anymore, here anyway.
So I have been collecting flowers when I see them on sale. Had quite a stash!
So made up 6 lovely bouquets yesterday .
Have one with a flag that is for DH's father who served in WW2.
For my Mama and Mama in law I used pink hydrangeas with roses and other flowers. So pretty. Look real but I know these fauxs will last a good while.
Pulling out the patriotic red, white and blue for summer decor too!
Now to decide where they will go.
Have enjoyed the Spring/Easter things being up but we must move on!
Wow year is cranking along for sure! Almost to the half way mark!
One of my favs here. Not sure if I will hang it up or just prop close to family photos.
Rosemary for remembrance. Found frame from thrift I painted black.
Decided to leave this frame as is though need a bigger piece of backing for it.
Do love my old box of prim eggs but need to put them away now.

I think I may try finding some old caning jars to go it in now with candles.
Also need to pull out the runners for table from the vintage bark cloth.
I saw a banner for the mantle on Pinterest that I may give a go.
If I do will share.
Looked easy enough and the country, soft prim look I love.
So reckon time to get back to sewing ...still working on some secret projects !;-)
Oh yes..it is hot here !!
ReplyDeleteFlowers are lovely ~
Hugs ~
Mandy
Pretty flowers!! The ancesters will be smiling down. This hot weather needs to go hide somewhere and the time needs to slow down if I am going to get any decorating done.
ReplyDeleteYour relatives will think you have a nice 'green' thumb when they see those flowers!!!
ReplyDeleteIt is lovely that you get to do that with and for family.
been a lovely warm--upper 70's day here-but some wind!!!
love all those stitcheries--great job--
hugs, di and miss gracie
They do a nice job of decorating the cemetery here too. I always love seeing all of the flags over Memorial Day. Your flowers look so pretty.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers.
ReplyDeleteYour ancestor is fortunate.
And lovely frames! :))
love the stitchery
ReplyDeleteThat was a lot of collecting....and will be wonderful on the graves.
Glad you are having some warm weather. Everything looks beautifully decorated.
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