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The Colors Of Freedom

May 14, 2024~ Alfresco, Independence Day, July 4, Memorial Day, Tablescapes

Happy Tuesday, sweet friends! I hope you all enjoyed a lovely Mother’s Day. It is always special in our family, but even more so this year. It was our precious EM’s eighth birthday and she requested smash burgers! The celebration was fun, the burgers and fixings were delicious, and the birthday cake made by our daughter-in-love was adorable with Barbie on top! Allison’s cakes always receive rave reviews!

“For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.”
‭‭Galatians‬ ‭5‬:‭13‬ ‭(ESV‬‬)

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In Honor of the Red, White, and Blue

Some of my favorite tablescapes are those of the red, white, and blue! Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer. June 14th is Flag Day, and of course, July 4th is Independence Day. These holidays are recognized by the waving of the red, white, and blue. I rounded up the colors of our flag to inspire as you make plans to celebrate these upcoming holidays!

I love mixing patterns…a plaid seersucker table square with a small print tablecloth! Red napkins, cobalt blue glasses, and Spode dishware add more to the mix!

Celebrating Independence Day With The Red, White, & Blue

When hydrangeas are in bloom, they are ideal for a patriotic arrangement. Crocosmia adds a bright pop of red!

“May we think of freedom, not as the right to do what we please, but as the opportunity to do what is right.”
~Peter Marshall

Celebrating Summer With The Red, White, & Blue

Our garden is most often where spring, summer, and fall tablescapes take place!

Red, White, and Blue For Memorial Day

Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. It is a day dedicated to honor the fallen soldiers, those that never came home, that fought and paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

Crown Linen embroidered napkins add a touch of elegance to any table!

A Patriotic Garden Table

A bright red watering can was used as a vase to hold blue and white hydrangeas!

Cobalt blue bud vases hold mini flags!

A Patriotic Tea In The Garden

You may think a floral tablecloth won’t work for a red, white, and blue table. The April Cornell floral breakfast square was paired with a navy cloth, blue and white dishware, flags, and sweet and savory treats for teatime in the garden!

“The patriot’s blood is the seed of freedom’s tree.”
~Thomas Campbell

A Patriotic Garden Table

My Mother’s blue and white checked tablecloth was the inspiration for a patriotic table set in the garden!

You have probably noticed that the same dishware, glasses, etc. have been used on many of these tables. By making a few changes with tablecloths and napkins, you have an entirely different look!

Celebrating The Red, White, & Blue

This beautiful quilt, stitched by my beloved Mother, was the inspiration for a table set next to the woodlands!  It is only for display. We would never eat on it! 

Not only pretty, but yummy cupcakes were made by a friend!

A Patriotic Patio

The same blue and white checked tablecloth was used for a patriotic tablescape on the patio…

…with a view of the garden!

I hope this red, white, and blue round-up gave you ideas for tablesettings as we commemorate Memorial Day in a couple of weeks. Thank you for your visit and gracious comments. Wishing you a joy-filled day!

Linking with: Pieced Pastimes,  Between Naps on the Porch, Katherines Corner, Follow The Yellow Brick Home,
Life and Linda

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  1. Mary says

    May 14, 2024 at 7:41 AM

    Pam, My heart beats red, white and blue and I love this beautiful and patriotic round up! 💙 ❤️ I so adore your mother’s beautiful quilt! I think the last photo and table with the view of your garden in the background is my favorite. Happy Birthday to EM 🎉🎈🎂

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      May 14, 2024 at 2:35 PM

      Thank you, Mary. I will share your birthday greetings with EM❤️

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  2. Jenna says

    May 14, 2024 at 9:01 AM

    Red white and beautiful Pam! All of your flower arrangements are stunning! You have so many red white and blue pretties and of course your garden setting is always breathtaking~ you are all set for the summer holidays 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      May 14, 2024 at 2:34 PM

      Thank you, Jenna! I do love red, white, and blue tables! ❤️🤍💙

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  3. Clara says

    May 14, 2024 at 9:05 AM

    Pam, Your patriotic tables are all beautiful. I am partial to the floral tablecloth but they are all so pretty! Your Mom’s quilt is exquisite! She was a talented quilter as that quilt took a lot of stitches! I love your speckled blue glasses and the blue and white scene on your tea pitcher. EM’s birthday sounds like fun! I can’t believe we’re into Memorial Day already. Your Sunshine Cottage looks so patriotic in the distance. Happy Tuesday! Clara❤️

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      May 14, 2024 at 2:33 PM

      Thank you, Clara! I can’t believe how quickly this year is passing. My Mother’s quilt is a treasure. EM’s birthday was a fun party! Enjoy your week ❤️

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  4. Rita C at Panoply says

    May 14, 2024 at 9:20 AM

    Love the patriotic tablescapes that just says summer!

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      May 14, 2024 at 2:30 PM

      Thanks so much, Rita!

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  5. Roxanne Bernard says

    May 14, 2024 at 10:05 AM

    Pam, I love seeing all of these patriotic tables and especially Sunshine Cottage draped in bunting. Ronald Reagan’s quote has never been more applicable than right now. What is a smash burger and how do you make it? It sounds delicious! Did you get pictures of the Barbie cake? For my 60th, Mickey ordered a Barbie cake delivered to the restaurant where my girlfriends took me to celebrate. When she took it out, the children at the next table had eyes as big as saucers. We ended up sending big slices over to their table too!

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      May 14, 2024 at 2:30 PM

      Thank you, Roxanne! How fun that Mickey ordered you a Barbie cake for your 60th. I know the children were excited to receive big slices!

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  6. Alice Genzlinger says

    May 14, 2024 at 10:47 AM

    Thanks for the reminder to put the flag up. Your mother was a great quilter.cutting each of those tiny squares and sewing them together was not easy. My mother also quilted. She had a quilt frame she would put in the living room. Moved all of the furniture out then invited all her friends for a quilting session and a good meal. When Winter came we were kept warm by her work. Mothers aren’t praised enough! Love all your tables.

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      May 14, 2024 at 2:28 PM

      Thank you, Alice for sharing your precious memories. I remember seeing my grandmother set up a quilting frame in her living room. I am fortunate to have a quilt from each of my grandmothers! Thank you, dear one’

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  7. Kari Rogers-Miller says

    May 14, 2024 at 10:52 AM

    so pretty Pam…your red white and blue makes me ready for summer picnics. I love each setting….happy patriotic days that initiate the beginning of summer. Hugs and blessings

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      May 14, 2024 at 2:25 PM

      I can hardly believe summer is almost upon us. Thank you, Kari ❤️🤍💙 Hugs and blessings ~

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  8. Karla Hale says

    May 14, 2024 at 10:52 AM

    Pam, this is stunning! Your mom’s quilt and tablecloth, all the red, white, and blue beauty brings tears to my eyes! Every detail the flowers, stemware, plates, and embroidered napkins, makes me proud!
    The quotes touched my heart and spirit, too. You always pair them perfectly with your settings! The celebrations you had sound divine and delicious (just like those patriotic cupcakes). You make me even more proud to be in the USA, Pam! I don’t know how you create so much beauty–and I can never choose a favorite! God bless you! I love you, dearly!

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      May 14, 2024 at 2:24 PM

      Oh, Karla it makes me happy that you love all of the red, white, and blue! My Mother’s quilt is a treasure! God bless you and I love you, my friend 🙏🏻❤️🤍💙🙏🏻

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  9. Kris @ Junk Chic Cottage says

    May 14, 2024 at 11:35 AM

    Hi Pam,
    The red white and blue is just gorgeous. I love the colors and how nicely they pop with color.
    I am so happy you had a great Mother’s Day. Hugs. Kris

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      May 14, 2024 at 2:21 PM

      Thanks so much, Kris! Sending hugs to you!

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  10. Shannon@Belle Bleu Interiors says

    May 14, 2024 at 1:15 PM

    Pam, we are kindred spirits in our love of the red, white, and blue! This round up of patriotic tables is absolutely beautiful! The quilt your mother made is stunning and makes a gorgeous backdrop to the table set against your lush green woodlands. Happy Tuesday, sweet friend!

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      May 14, 2024 at 2:20 PM

      Shannon, you are so sweet. My Mother’s quilt is a treasure and I do love a patriotic table!

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  11. Lynda says

    May 14, 2024 at 2:00 PM

    Gorgeous tables! You are so creative Pam and always set a stunning table!

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      May 14, 2024 at 2:18 PM

      Thank you, Lynda for your sweet comments!

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  12. Kitty says

    May 14, 2024 at 5:26 PM

    All of your tables are so patriotic and inspirational, Pam! I especially loved seeing your mom’s quilt! What a work of love that is!! I’m patriotic, and am proud of my Marine grandson, who served, and another that is in the Army, serving in South Korea. ❤️🇺🇸💙

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      May 14, 2024 at 6:15 PM

      I am so appreciative and send special thanks to your Marine grandson who served and your Army grandson serving in South Korea! God bless them!

      Thank you, Kitty for your sweet comments! ❤️🤍💙

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  13. Marion says

    May 14, 2024 at 7:15 PM

    Pam it is so nice to see our red,white and blue being celebrate. A breath of fresh air. We have to decorate our red,white and blue yet. Everything is beautiful.
    Happy 8th Birthday Em
    Wishing you a year of happiness and blessings
    Marilyn,Joan and Marion

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      May 14, 2024 at 7:55 PM

      Thanks so much sweet ladies! I love the red, white, and blue! Wishing you all a wonderful summer season that will be here before we turn around!

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  14. Heritage Hall says

    May 14, 2024 at 11:49 PM

    The hours of devotion that it must have taken your beautiful Mother to create that magnificent quilt, Pam dear. Her work is impeccable. Just love your array of RW&B table settings to welcome the coming
    holidays.. I copied the Peter Marshall quotation…so true. Those cupcakes are a great idea for the Fourth.I must locate some of those red & white straws… miniature flag supply all set. Just look what a hum you have started with your creative ideas….Have you cut some of your Magnolia blossoms ?… ours are sitting in a vase on my desk and oh the aroma that permeates the study….. Hope you and Butch have a relaxing week.

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      May 15, 2024 at 5:22 PM

      Thank you, my friend! My Mother was so talented in so many ways. I don’t think I ever mentioned she also played piano! The straws can be found at Hobby Lobby. I haven’t cut magnolia blooms, but I smell the sweet fragrance when I go outside! It has been a lovely week!

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  15. Linda Stoll says

    May 15, 2024 at 7:52 AM

    smash burgers, Barbie, and red, white and blue cupcakes all in one place.

    makes me smile, friend!

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      May 15, 2024 at 5:13 PM

      The burgers were delicious as were this cupcakes! Thank you, Linda!

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  16. jeanie says

    May 15, 2024 at 2:30 PM

    I especially love the flowers and cupcakes. All beautiful, Pam!

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      May 15, 2024 at 5:14 PM

      Thanks so much, Jeanie!

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  17. MaryJo Materazo says

    May 16, 2024 at 3:34 PM

    Wow Pam! All these tables are absolutely gorgeous. I agree with everyone else, your mom’s quilt is magnificent. I love the name of your post. It drew me in. Have a wonderful day. XO- MaryJo

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      May 16, 2024 at 4:32 PM

      Thank you MaryJo! I love the red, white, and blue ❤️🤍💙

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  18. Awakening Wonders says

    May 16, 2024 at 7:36 PM

    Simply so much charm with your red, white and blue tablescapes! How fun to celebrate Mother’s Day and a special birthday and with a Barbie cake – oh so sweet!

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  19. Kim says

    May 16, 2024 at 8:12 PM

    Pam, I just love red, white, and blue together – it just says summer and in your case, patriotic celebrations too! Your tables are all beautiful and I love how you change up a few things and have a whole different table. Genius. Your mother’s quilt is stunning. Enjoy all the wonderful upcoming celebrations and wishing you a lovely rest of the week. Happy birthday to EM!

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  20. Nancy Ruegg says

    May 18, 2024 at 3:14 PM

    Those tablescapes certainly inspire patriotism! Love the idea of putting small flags in bud vases. May have to try something similar for our 4th of July celebration. Thank you, Pam!

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  21. Karen (Back Road Journal) says

    May 18, 2024 at 4:04 PM

    You certainly know how to inspire us all with your wonderful patriotic round up…each table is prettier than the next. When we lived in our 1730’s New Hampshire house, I had a red keeping room kitchen with two blue cupboards. It was so much fun collecting antique patriotic pieces to display in that room.

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  22. Beverly says

    May 22, 2024 at 9:23 PM

    Pam,
    Your tablescapes are so lovely. Congratulations, you are being featured on TFT. I hope you stop by. https://www.eclecticredbarn.com/2024/05/memorial-day-ideas-on-tft.html
    Hugs,
    Bev

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      May 22, 2024 at 9:52 PM

      Thank you, Bev! I look forward to the link party!

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  23. Linda Primmer says

    May 26, 2024 at 10:53 AM

    Pam, such a beautiful round up of Patriotic tables. Your Mother’s quilt is so precious. I think we all change things up with our dishware. Thanks for being so creative. I am happy to feature your Colors of Freedom at Love Your Creativity. Happy Memorial Day.

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  24. Cheryl says

    June 2, 2024 at 12:58 PM

    I hope your little queen had an amazing birthday! It was sheer joy to see all the tablescapes in one post! The quilt made by your mother is stunning. God bless you, dear friends.

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      June 2, 2024 at 1:21 PM

      It was a sweet birthday. Thank you sweet friend!

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Welcome to Sunshine Cottage where I have been fluf Welcome to Sunshine Cottage where I have been fluffing for Valentine’s Day! For many years my Sweetheart and I have celebrated February 14th at home where it is quiet, no reservations are required, and we always have a table by the window! 

I love the traditional colors of red and pink! Frilly carnations fill a vintage Staffordshire, ‘Charlotte’ pitcher which rests on an antique Limoges plate with a velvet gold-crowned heart. The plate stack consists of a Royal Stafford ‘Asiatic pheasant’ dinner plate, American Atelier ‘Baroque’ luncheon/salad plate, Johnson Brothers, ‘Winchester’ salad plate, and a vintage pierced Bavarian rose plate! I am a huge fan of mixing colors, patterns, and textures for a collected look. 

I have joined 17 table stylists for a Valentine’s Day Blog Hop. Click the LINK in my bio to see all of the Valentine inspiration!

#southernladymag #valentineday #valentinestablescape #valentinesday #victoriamagazine #romanticdecor #traditionalstyle #replacementsltd #flowermagazine #thecottagejournal #pjssunshinecottage #everydaylivingwithbutchandpam
Happy Tuesday! On this very cold winter’s day, I Happy Tuesday! On this very cold winter’s day, I am serving my favorite tea, Earl Grey, in the Sunshine Cottage where it is warm and cozy! The magic of dancing sunlight enhances the table that is dressed with a warm tartan plaid throw repurposed as a tablecloth! ‘Winter Fauna’ bird salad plates from Pottery Barn (many years ago and now discontinued) remind me of the birds I watch from my kitchen window during the winter season. The Grace Teaware set adds more blue and white to the Spode ‘Blue Room’ dinner plates. Sweet treats were placed on a stack of Bordallo Pinheiro plates! A darling Hummel ‘Icy Adventure’ depicts a scene of an outdoor frozen pond with a pair of sweet ice skaters, a rosy cheeked boy and girl who have fallen down on the ice. I am sharing Tea on Tuesdays with Shannon @bellebleuinteriors and Mary homeiswheretheboatis.net Link in my Bio will take you to my blog post! Stay warm and safe!

#teaontuesdays #teatime #teatimemagazine #teatimepoetry #victoriamagazine #southernladymag #pjssunshinecottage #tea #graceteaware #everydaylivingwithbutchandpam
Happy Thursday! Mid January with cold weather and Happy Thursday! Mid January with cold weather and I am thinking about my spring and summer garden! I have ordered seeds that are to arrive tomorrow…zinnias, sunflowers, and giant marigolds! On today’s blog post (LINK IN BIO) I am sharing my photo journal from 2024’s garden! Grab a cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate and join me.

#mygarden #gardening #cottagegarden #gardendesignmag #gardengatemagazine #southernladymag #victoriamagazine #gardener #gardeninglife #everydaylivingwithbutchandpam
My precious family enjoying a rare snowfall in Ala My precious family enjoying a rare snowfall in Alabama!
Rare scenes in our Northeast Alabama Foothills! # Rare scenes in our Northeast Alabama Foothills!

#snowday #winterwonderland #everydaylivingwithbutchandpam
On this cold, gray, and wintry day I am sharing fl On this cold, gray, and wintry day I am sharing flower therapy to hopefully brighten your day! On the blog today is a review of my 2024 Monday Morning Blooms! Joining me are my friends, Lidy @frenchgardenhouse and Mary homeiswheretheboatis.net 

CLICK LINK IN BIO for blog post! I hope everyone stays safe and warm!

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