“The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.”
Psalms 28:7
Happy Tuesday dear friends. I hope your week is off to a good start. Can you believe that one week from tomorrow is July 4? Have you made your plans?
I am joining a talented group of bloggers hosted by the lovely Chloe from Celebrate and Decorate to bring you a week of patriotic inspiration for your Independence Day celebration. I set up a table on the patio and would love for you to join me!
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You’ll find red, white, and blue Tablescape inspiration at the bottom of this post.
Most of my summer tablescaping is in the garden. But with the heat and humidity, I chose the patio under the pergola. At least, there is a garden view!
Setting a red, white, and blue table only required going through my stash of linens and dishware!
I mixed a cobalt blue charger, red dinner plate, blue willow salad plate, and a festive bowl!
Mixing patterns is one of my favorite things to do when setting a table. A white cotton tablecloth (not shown in this photo) was the underpinning for a vintage blue checked cloth with diamond patterned placemats and navy napkins paired with red polka dot ones.
This fun stemware is 4th of July appropriate with the red and white striped straw!
We celebrate our country’s birthday and my brother’s birthday each year at our home.
We keep it simple…the menu never changes: grilled burgers and hot dogs, birthday cake and home-made vanilla ice cream!
The center piece was quick and easy. I picked up blue hydrangeas and red roses from the grocery store. White crepe myrtle blooms were cut from the yard.
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The festive banner is from Hobby Lobby!
On either side of the flowers are cobalt vases with mini American flags! I had to pull out the vintage Schwinn 3-wheel bicycle for the background!
The patriotic burlap wreath was purchased last year on sale at Kirkland’s!
“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.”
Proverbs 25:11
You can see a similar red, white, and blue floral arrangement that I made here.
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Thank you all for visiting and for taking time to comment…they truly make my day! Be sure to visit all of the links below for lots of inspiration for your upcoming patriotic tablescapes!
Tuesday
Corner of Plaid & Paisley • Everyday Living • Life and Linda • Knock it Off Kim
Wednesday
At Home with Jemma • The Painted Apron • Living With Thanksgiving • Our Crafty Mom
Thursday
PMQ For Two • Debbee’s Buzz • Camelot Art Creations • Celebrate & Decorate
Friday
Around My Table • Blue Sky at Home • My French Twist • Me and My Captain
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Looking good especially with the bike.
Thank you Cath! Have you taken your trip yet?
Just gorgeous Pam…I always love having a virtual seat at your table, especially if there’s a garden view! Such pretty red, white and blue dish layers on your table, topped off with your beauitful flower arrangement! Our heat has been oppressive here, even stepping outside takes your breath away, Thank you for the beauty you share, it’s always a pleasure to blog hop with you. ♥
Thank you Mary, stay cool today!
This is classic Americana at its best, Pam! Love the bike addition. We keep our menu classic too, with burgers & hot dogs, though sides and desserts may vary just a bit, depending on the mood. I love the view from the pergola setting in your garden.
Thank you so much Rita. The humidity has been a killer. We are getting rain, but it hasn’t helped the heat! Have a wonderful day!
You have given unique idea of displaying colorful flowers.
Thanks for sharing this beautiful post.
Thank you for visiting, have a wonderful day!
Pam, you are an expert in mixing patterns! I love your view and your table is festive, patriotic and striking. You do color and texture so well. I’m loving your flower arrangement flanked by the American flags! So appropriate!
Enjoy your 4th celebration with your family. You are blessed to have them close by.
Pinning for sure.
Thank you sweet friend! I can’t wait to see yours tomorrow!
Pam, this just couldn’t be any prettier!
Thank you Stacey!❤️???
It’s perfect Pam! LOVE the bicycle in the background and the mixed patterns on the table give the setting a real picnic like family feel. As always your garden is a beautiful setting, and your mix of red, white, and blue dishware is so pretty but still feels casual enough for a yummy backyard BBQ. Your menu sounds perfect!
Jenna
Thank you Jenna, looking forward to your Tablescape tomorrow!??
Beautiful Pam!!! Your table is so inviting in that gorgeous garden of yours. Your mix mix of plaids, polka dots, and every other pattern is fabulous and your flowers are stunning. But you knocked it out of the park when you set the bicycle in the background!!! I am drooling at the words – homemade vanilla ice-cream! I am honored to blog hop with you and your spectacular table settings. Enjoy your birthday celebration.
Thank you sweet Ann!
That’s the thing about hydrangea — they are such simple,, showy and beautiful arrangements. Add the roses and myrtle and voila! It looks great on the table and in that vase. The whole table is just fabulous and it’s a good thing I’m not within easy driving distance because that menu (especially the ice cream) sounds to die for. I think you make every day a beautiful one. I love it!
You are so sweet and encouraging, Jeanie! Have a wonderful day!
Oh, Pam – so very pretty and festive. I love everything, from the tablecloth to your gorgeous centerpiece. And, the polka dot napkins are great ~ I am a lover of just about anything with polka dots. And, the bicycle looks like the bike I had growing up. All perfect with your beautiful garden as the view.
Happy Fourth of July to you and your family – Happy Birthday wishes to your brother! Enjoy that home-made ice cream !
Thank you sweet friend! It is another hot and steamy day here. I need to weed, but it was so hot early I talked myself out of it!
Pam, I agree with Bonnie and others that you are a master of pulling together the perfect colors and fabrics and design for an extraordinary table. I don’t want to forget the flower arrangement. Hydrangeas with roses makes for a stunning centerpiece. The most beautiful wedding reception flowers I have ever seen were hydrangeas and red roses. Perfection and then the blue bicycle enters the picture!! Background a WOW…just awesome.
Thank you sweet friend! I wish all my blogging friends could join me❤️???
beautiful combinations with patriotic colors, I think this time you have overcome.
Congratulations
Dolores
Hola Dolores! Me encanta cada una de tus visitas y te agradezco tus dulces comentarios. ¡Espero que te mantengas fresco en tu clima caluroso! Abrazos, Pam
Pam, everything looks beautiful! I love to mix patterns, and you have done it perfectly on your pretty table. Your centerpiece is just stunning with the red roses, blue hydrangeas, and crepe myrtle blooms. The backdrop of your pretty garden and the blue bike make a most gorgeous setting to dine in. Happy 4th of July, sweet friend!!!
Thank you sweet friend! ❤️???
Oh, my! Each of your posts seems to outshine the last one! I just SO enjoy coming here and seeing all of the beautiful photos. Your blog is very restful to me. I can only imagine how much your guests enjoy coming to your celebrations near the garden. Happy 4th to you, and Happy Birthday to your brother! Enjoy your time together, and God bless all of you!
Thank you my friend! Wishing you Joy-filled day!
Stunning as usual Pam….your garden view is to die for. I love all the colors in your background. The table is lovely and I envy the hydrangeas, crepe myrtle and red roses. Sooooo pretty. The only blue hydrangeas here are the faux ones. 🙁 The blue willow plate stack is perfect. Hugs and blessings always
Kari@meandmycaptain
Looking forward to seeing yours Kari. Thank you sweet friend!
Your table is so festive and pretty. Love all the blues.
This is so perfect. What a perfect setting for a family get together on the 4th! I love the floral combo especially the blue hydrangeas with red roses- its’ really the best! I like that tablecloth too and how the red striped straw looks in the clear and cobalt blue glasses. Beautiful job!
Thank you so much Liz!
Love red white & blue!
Love the red white & blue dishes…very patriotic!
One of these days, it will be a real live sit-down with you, instead of a mere virtual view!
Thank you sweet friend! Have a beautiful Wednesday!
Good Afternoon Pam,
I think I may have figured out how to comment. Now that would be something else wouldn’t it!
Well goodness, this is all magazine picture perfect. From the bike in the background to your front door with the festive and gorgeous wreath. All of the detail of this Americana table are gloriously beautiful and your mix of my favorite flowers for your centerpiece looks like it’s from a florist. You always, always set and style a very classy table!
Thank you so much Jemma. Have a lovely Wednesday!
Pam, there I was enjoying viewing your patriotic tablescape when I saw the Schwinn blue bike in the background —- bee still my heart! I am now deeply envious of it! When and where did you get it? It’s just fabulous and perfect for riding in a July 4th parade!
Thank you Debbee. The bike belonged to my chosen daughter’s grandmother and she gave it to me. It would be perfect for a parade!
Pam your table is gorgeous. Your flowers are lovely.
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY
Marilyn
Thank you Marilyn, Happy 4th to you!
I love the mix of plates. as usual everything is breath taking.
Have a HAPPY 4TH OF JULY
Marion
Happy 4th to you Marion and thank you!
Wow Pam, loving your pretty Patriotic table. Your gardens are gorgeous. I am wowed by your hydrangeas centerpiece. Mixing the patterns is so pretty. Still loving your sweet blue bike in the background. You have thought of everything and it shows.
Thanks so much Linda, have a lovely day!
Just lovely, I would have never thought to put roses with hydrangeas, great idea!
Thanks so much, I love to mix even with flowers!
I’m gushing over your beautiful yard! I love how you mixed patterns and brought in the light blue tablecloth which complimented the blue hydrangeas. All so lovely!
Thanks so much Wendy!
Absolutely adore this! And oh…that bike in the background! I am a sucker for blue and white and then when some red is added…Oh be still my heart! Happy 4th. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Thank you Cindy! Have a joy-filled Wednesday!
Bee-yoo-tee-ful!!!!!!!! While the color scheme is all familiar, the look is very fresh! I’m so in love with those chargers it’s probably illegal!!! I have ruffled chargers in 3 or 4 colors, but nothing like this brilliant blue!!! I love the pattern mix from tabletop up, especially the placemat against the tablecloth!!!!!!!! I hope you’re able to stay cool in the heat and humidity to come. Our temps here are forecast to hit the upper 90s with heat indices around 110 over the next few days. I’m planning to move all my movable potted plants out of the direct sunlight!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi Alycia, thank you for your visit! The temps and humidities are a bit unbearable. You stay in and stay cool. Wishing you a Happy 4th of July!
Not only is that table full of patriotic goodness, but the view!!! I am always in awe of your beautiful gardens. Well done!!! Happy 4th of July!
Thank you Sarah. Happy 4th of July!
Gorgeous tablescape! I love your pretty floral bouquet,unique!Hugs!Happy 4th of July!
Gorgeous tablescape! I love your adorable floral bouquet,so unique!Happy 4th of July,hugs!
Thank you Maristella!
Just beautiful! Absolutely beautiful!
I so enjoy sitting at your table… nicely set just for me! And then I gaze at your gardens all day.
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You are so sweet Nancy!
Another beautiful post, Pam. I love the red, white, and blue bowls! Since I love red, white and blue (and yellow!) you might want to will those to me, although you will probably be around longer than I am! And as you know, I do not “need” any more dishes. But I did have some gifted to me just yesterday, the Churchill blue (maybe blue willow?) pattern. I love them!
Thank you Patti. Wow, more dishes!! I need photos of them.
have I ever told you how envious I am of your yard?! I mean, WOW!
All the details are immaculate, and I love it from every angle. Happy long weekend!
Thank you Ariel. Happy long weekend to you!
The bike looks like it was made for this setting and I love your mix of patterns. With this beautiful table and the gorgeous view your celebration is sure to be a grand one. Happy Birthday to your brother and I hope we get to see pictures of Miss Ella. Have a peaceful and fun holiday!
Thank you so much Sandra. Have a beautiful 4th of July celebration.
I don’t even know where to start! Everything is so lovely! The dishes and stemware is gorgeous and I love the centerpiece. What a beautiful setting to host a fun fourth!
Wow what a stunning table. I love the use of all the layers and textures! So creative and festive ….
Thanks for all the tips
~Deborah
Oh Pam, this table is just beautiful for the 4th. Your centerpiece with the hydrangea and roses is just to die for. Each detail is just perfect for the table and your backdrops with the garden shorts and the bike are stunning. Perfect!
Thank you sweet Judy. Have a wonderful Saturday!
Pam, this tablescape is absolutely perfect for the patriotic holidays. I an drooling over those darling bowls! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Thank you Jann!
Such a lovely and very patriotic tablescape!
Thank you Carol!
Pam, I love the combination of blue hydrangeas and red roses ~ perfect for the 4th. I love the blue check tablecloth and the red and blue dishes. Everything works so well together. So, so pretty. Happy to be back tablescaping with you.
Thank you Carol!
Pam, this is simply… wow! Have a wonderful 4th of July!
Thank you Donna!
Good morning Pam. Just hopping by to let you know that you will be featured at SYC today.
hugs,
Jann
Thank you Jann!
Could you list the source of the red white and blue bowls please. Your table is gorgeous!
Hi Judy. The bowls came from TJ Maxx many years ago. Thank you and Happy Weekend d!
I love the mix of patterns on your dinnerware stack and that centerpiece is to die-for! Your bicycle in the background is so cute as well. A beautiful table in a gorgeous setting!
Thank you Kim!
Pam, beautiful inspiration as always. I set different patriotic tables all summer, Memorial Day to Labor Day! Happy Patriotic Summer!
Thank you Sarah! I love a patriotic table!
Pam, I love how you have mixed patterns and colors for this table – it works beautifully. I love everything about it from those blue hydrangea that make my heart go pitter-patter to those adorable bowls! And the bicycle with flowers in the background is just perfect – where on earth did you find such a gem? And it doesn’t get much better than grilled hamburgers and hot dogs and cake and did I read home made vanilla ice-cream? Oh my goodness – what a treat! Wishing you the happiest 4th of July!
Thanks so much, Kim. The bicycle was given to me, I love it. Happy Weekend!