Memorial Day- Decor Tips & our Favorite Recipe

Memorial Day Made Beautiful: Decorating Tips + A Yummy Recipe to Celebrate

As we ease into summer and gather with loved ones, Memorial Day is a special time to reflect, honor, and celebrate the freedoms we cherish. And what better way to mark the occasion than by dressing up your space in patriotic charm and sharing a delicious meal with family and friends?

Here are a few sweet and simple ways to decorate—and a scrumptious recipe to serve up with love!

🌟 Decorating for Memorial Day with Heart & Style 🌟

1. Embrace the Red, White & Blue:
Start with the classics—think bold flags, striped table runners, star-spangled throw pillows, and bunting along your porch or patio railings. Layer in pops of navy and cherry red for a timeless look.

2. Dress Up Your Front Porch:
Add a patriotic wreath to your door and line your steps with mini American flags. A few flower pots filled with red geraniums, white petunias, and blue salvia make for a beautiful (and budget-friendly) trio!

3. Set the Table in Style:
Use simple white dishes with red or blue napkins, and sprinkle in natural touches like wooden chargers or woven placemats. Mason jars filled with fresh lemonade or sweet tea feel just right.

4. Add a Touch of Glow:
As the sun sets, twinkling string lights or lanterns create a cozy, inviting atmosphere. Bonus points if you add citronella candles to keep the bugs at bay!

🍓 Recipe Spotlight: Strawberry Shortcake Skillet 🍓

A Southern favorite, perfect for sharing and made extra easy in a cast iron skillet!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/4 cup sugar

• 1 tbsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed

• 2/3 cup buttermilk

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced

• 1/4 cup sugar (for strawberries)

• Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.

2. In a bowl, toss strawberries with sugar and set aside.

3. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly.

4. Stir in buttermilk and vanilla until just combined.

5. Press dough into a greased cast iron skillet. Bake 15–18 minutes or until golden.

6. Let cool slightly, then top with sweet strawberries and a generous dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.

Serve warm, pass the forks, and enjoy every bite under the open sky. 🇺🇸💕

From our hearts to yours, we hope your Memorial Day is filled with gratitude, joy, and just the right touch of red, white, and blue.

Stay cozy,
Click and Design