While you can be patriotic all through out the year, it seems like the summer is the patriotic season especial for decorating. Over the Labor Day weekend we had one last splash of red, white and blue. Our shed in the backyard is always decked out with a little red, white and blue. This photo was taken a little earlier in the summer. Now the grass is not quite as green and the leaves are starting to fall.
We had friends over for dinner and had a beautiful night to eat outside.
Like a lot of my dishes, the blue glass plates were inexpensive. I think I purchased them from K-mart several years ago. The glasses were a sale find from Pier One. New this year are the pretty striped bowls from Crate and Barrel. The salt and pepper shakers are Fiestaware. I think it is fun to mix different types of tableware.
The top tablecloth is vintage, I love the boldness of it. For napkins I use red and white tea towel, they are nice to use because they are large and wash up well.
A side view of the shed also decorated with a little patriotic flare.
It will be sad to pack away the blue, white and blue dishes for the winter months but they will seem fresh and new at the start of next summer. I wish you could have joined us for dinner.
29 comments:
Gorgeous table, Laura. I love everything on it. The vintage tablecloth, those glass plates, the stemware, everything. I believe Labor Day should be about red white and blue! xo
Your shed is decorated so pretty. I adore the pink chairs. The tablescape is beautiful all decked out in red, white and blue.
Dee
Hi Laura,
I love your dishes...and your table looks so pretty and festive. All my favorite colors, the table cloth is so perfect with your table setting I adore it.
A very pretty post!
Have a sweet day, Elizabeth
I would have loved to come! Thank you! Maybe next time! :o) Christa
Dear Laura, it looks very inviting with you.
Have a nice time!
Kind regards
Rosine
What a beautiful table setting. You have a real touch for putting things together to make a very special effect. Lucky friends to be invited to dinner at such a gorgeous table!
Laura,
Fiestaware, Crate and Barrel, Pier One…you decorating thrill seeker! They all look perfect together. It was a wonderful summer at Charlevoix. Bring on the fall colors.
Kris
So festive and inviting
What a gorgeous, patriotic looking table, Laura. You did a wonderful job on it...and you KNOW I love your little outbuildig- xo Diana
Laura, it is gorgeous. The vintage tablecloth pulls is together and the setting is beautiful. I know it was a special meal indeed. xoxo, Olive
Love this! I walked through the city of Orange in California on Sunday and saw lots of little cottage homes like this. :)
Beautiful! Love all the red, white & blue. You always have such a special touch with everything.
xo
Pat
I love vintage tablecloths and you've used yours to really show off your beautiful dishes! Hydrangeas are my favorite flower!
What a divine tablescape... love it!
It all looks so lovely on top of those great vintage tablecloths!
I would eat every meal in your fabulous yard under the ancient trees!
What a beautiful table! Love the vintage tablecloth too. I bet your guests were happy to sit at this table and felt very special. XO, Pinky
So beautiful, love that tablecloth, and your garden shed!
Gorgeous! Looks so pretty with your pink chairs and pillows.
Mary
Laura,
Your red, white, and blue table is so festive. I love those blue glasses. You sure know how to decorate a table, my friend.
~Sheri at Red Rose Alley
how grand your table looks, love the little shed. your tablecloth reminds me of one my mother had when i was growing up.
Happy Pink Saturday. Thank you for making Pink Saturdays special.
Your dinner setting is so pretty and patriotic, too. You must have had a wonderful time.
I'd say you had wonderful day!
wow this is gorgeous!!
Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful tablescape on Simple & Sweet Fridays. I love red, white and blue too. It's perfect! Have a great weekend.
Jody
Sure do like your vintage table cloth! And your adorable shed! The table is lovely, Yes it's hard to see the end of summer, but I'm looking forward to the change to fall and some cooler weather!
Laura, I am always a sucker for anything red, white, and blue. Your dishes are wonderful. I love mixing up different styles of dishware also. Love it all, but your shed is fabulous! Hoping to build an outbuilding next Spring. Hope it's as cute as yours. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
Hugs,
Jann
Everything is so beautiful. Absolutely love the blue dishes - makes me want to get up and go shopping right now!
Love the little cottage, too. Lots of wonderful ideas.
Blessings,
Ava
Boy do I love the blue glass plates! The vintage tablecloth is the perfect touch.
Ah, I see we also have a Mutual Love of the Vintage Tablecloth and their bold use of Print & Color! I have an Insane Collection of them and it's one of my most Hoarded Collectibles! *LOL* I have made a Vow to Self to go through them by next year and part with those that I can manage to Let Go of so as to Cull the Hoard! *Winks* That way I don't end up on some Reality Show for the Vintage Tablecloth Hoarding Episode! *LOL*
Blessings from the Arizona Desert... Dawn... The Bohemian
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