Patriotic Tablescape - Let's Celebrate the Stars and Stripes!

Nothing says summer like the classic combination of red, white, and blue! There is something so nostalgic about pulling out my patriotic décor stash to prep the backyard for the Fourth of July and the sunny months ahead. This year was extra special, as I had the pleasure of styling a patriotic tablescape at my sister-in-law Pilar's stunning home.

Pilar's backyard is an absolute dream, and I had plenty of "help" making sure every detail was just right! Between setting the plates and arranging flowers, the afternoon was filled with puppy kisses and well-deserved fetch breaks.

Our furry creative directors kept us on our toes: Sophie, the Golden Retriever, was always ready for a game of ball, while Piper played the perfect hostess—greeting everyone with a wagging tail before going about her happy-go-lucky day. Even my Yorkie, Louie, got in on the fun; he's always thrilled to visit the girls, though I think he spent most of the time admiring Sophie!

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| Patriotic Bunting Banner |

Grab an iced tea and let's look at how this summer tablescape came together (puppy kisses included!).

The table was set on the right side of the deck. I love this view towards the back of the yard. My Sil planted plenty of red geraniums, which worked perfectly—they all look like fireworks! 

For the table's centerpiece, I collected clippings from around the yard: some summer sweet blooms, a couple of hosta flowers, red flowers from a tree, and even some little red berries.

RED, WHITE & BLUE

Well, yes. It's a patriotic tablescape. 

The American flag in the background sets the tone here. Striking!

The first layer on the table was the gingham tablecloth or, better yet, a piece of fabric. I had this remnant piece of fabric and simply cut it in half. Hello, now I have a tablecloth. :)

The denim-covered chargers serve as the base for each setting. I found these chargers at Michaels a long time ago. I went ahead and checked to see if they still had them, but nope. I couldn't find them anywhere.

The striped cloth napkins were grabbed from my Christmas décor box. They were placed under regular white dishes, the main-course plates.

| Napkins | Tablecloth | Fairy Lights |

I always love to top this type of setup with a salad plate printed with the holiday theme—in this case, the flag. 

I like that I don't get stuck with the same plates for long, which happens when I buy ceramic or porcelain plates on a theme. 

The umbrella and the entire dining set worked in my favor. I love the grid pattern on those chairs.

| Dining Set | Patio Umbrella | Umbrella Base | 

My SIL was in charge of the food. I don't know what she put in this blue drink, but it was refreshing!

I've had most of the buckets, bowls, and little flags for years, and you will probably see them again and again. 

The other side of the deck was also given some patriotic touches.

| US Bunting - similar | Director's Chairs | DIY - Wooden Stool |

Oh, it's hard to notice, but I also like to lay a string of fairy lights on the table. These LED lights HERE are my favorite because they're LONG! They run on batteries and last forever. 

They come with a remote and timer and have eight modes. The price is excellent for a set of two.

After setting the table and taking the pictures, Sophie was still there waiting for another session of fetching the ball.  

The other two were busy bothering each other. 😅

| Kimono | Sneakers | Fedora Hat - similar |  |

Well, my friends, CHEERS!! 

Happy Fourth of July! ⭐

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