Holidays, May Celebrations
My calendar says April 23…
Is that right???
How can it be April 23!!!
May is always a busy month, with the end of school, the approach of summer, parties, dance recitals and graduations…
I am planning now so I can be ready for all the festivities, and have been looking over these holidays in the archives
May 1, May Day
Celebrate with this EZ Daisy Dip
May 5, Cinco de Mayo
Be sure to serve something with a little South of the Border style 🌮 🌵
Sombrero Cookies are festive and easy to make
Or just get some salsa and throw your chips in a sombrero 💃
This is the first Cinco de Mayo tablescape I did for the Painted Apron, and it’s still one of my favorites
The “gauchos” from San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, can still be found strolling around my patio
or near my Jardin Mexicano
May 6, Derby Day
Do you watch the Run for the Roses
Or are you lucky enough to go to the Kentucky Derby?
We love to watch the excitement on TV, you can see the names of the horses running this year here
I like to pick the winner by the name that catches my eye, this year my choice is Always Dreaming, I was tempted by Hollywood Handsome, but he’s rated last…
Put on a big floppy hat and serve up some Southern style treats
Maple Bourbon Bacon Jam Crostini with Pimiento Cheese & Praline Pecans
Pecan Pie Danish are great for brunch or dessert
And dinner doesn’t get any more festive Southern than
Peachy Bourbon BBQ Chicken with Baked Cheese Grits
May 11, Big E’s birthday
It seems like only yesterday he was turning 2, his brother was turning 6, and we celebrated with gluten free Chocolate Cake with Strawberries
This year they will be 5 and 9! One plays soccer and one plays baseball, so I’m thinking cupcakes with “grass” icing, half with soccer balls and half with base balls…
or maybe all Fisherboy Cupcakes
Their birthdays are only 4 days apart so we usually just have 1 celebration
It’s often last minute, and nothing fancy, but even a few balloons and a party hat can make things instantly a party
May 14, Mother’s Day and Super Boy’s birthday
This was the first Mother’s Day tablescape I did for the Painted Apron, and it too, is one of my favorites
Another favorite Mother’s Day table featured a photograph runner
May 15, CC dance Recital
Last year she was great in the yard but totally froze on stage 😂
It was adorable! I gave her this tote for her birthday last month for her dancing shoes and to remind her to dance!
May 26, Snapper Season opens in Alabama
My guys are all about fishing!
May 29, Memorial Day
Still plenty of time to paint Flag Bottles
and Flag Glasses
So many special occasions!
With the extra celebrating of 2 birthdays and a dance recital, not to mention some back and forthing, I started rounding up ideas over the past few days…
I would be lost without Pinterest, it is such a fantastic way to collect and organize ideas quickly and have them all at your finger tips
All ideas, recipes and favorite things from the archives for these events are being stashed on my May Celebrations Pinterest board here
May is just around the corner so get ready and
Spice it Up!
Peppered Chili Peppers cushy, absorbent, washable mat for bath or kitchen
Spice it Up throw pillow
Have a great week and start thinking about all you want to celebrate in May!
Psst…everything is on sale today at Society6, 20% off and free shipping, today!
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🎉 💃 🌵 ⚽️ ⚾️ 🎈 🎁 🎂 🌮 💐
I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Rustic and Refined, Between Naps on the Porch, Celebrate and Decorate,
Coastal Charm, Cooking and Crafting with J&J, The Scoop, A Stroll Thru Life
Lori’s Culinary Creations, Moonlight and Mason Jars
Full Plate Thursday Foodie Friday & Everything Else
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Jenna, May is a very busy month and your calendar is definitely full! I enjoyed your round-up of food and fun parties and life celebrations. I know you are organized and prepared! It feels as if we just had Christmas, and we are nearing May!
Thank you Pam, I was feeling overwhelmed until I spent a few hours planning, and now I feel like it will be smooth sailing! You are so right, it does seem like Christmas was yesterday! Have a great week~ >
What a great roundup, Jenna! You have a ridiculously busy month ahead with celebrations!
Celebrations are the best way to be busy 🙂 Thanks Rita! >
Such a festive round-up Jenna! I’m feeling overwhelmed just looking at all the activity 🙂 Love your little fisherman and your ballerina. ♥
Wow, what a marvelous round up of ideas! Thanks, Jenna.
thank you Carole, have a great week~ >
It’s so easy to forget just how busy the month of May can be!!!!!! It sneaks right up on us, doesn’t it? Have fun with all of your celebrations! Happy Birthday to the not-quite-babies-anymore!!!
Yay for may! So much fun ahead!!!
Right now I think I’d kill for anything like that! It all looks terrific!
Wow- lots of good ideas here!…Love your blue fish!
Yep, I too have begun thinking about red, white and blue, it will be here before we know it:@)
Wow, I’m still behind in April! I’m hungry now looking at all the yummy food.
Your grands are adorable.
Time is passing very quickly.
Thanks Bonnie, yes time is literally flying!! >
Wow…what a busy time in May. You have so many wonderful talents all rolled up into one. Your food items look delicious and your tablescapes make everything look so inviting and festive. I love the bit of whimsy in your design. I am in love with your bicycle centerpiece. It is so impressive and unique. Thank you for visiting The Little Yellow Corner Store too. Have a wonderful May month ahead.
Thanks Marsha! >
Enjoyed the review. Can hardly believe it’s almost May already!