I love to pull out my red, white, and blue stash to decorate the backyard for the Fourth of July and the Summer ahead! It was even more enjoyable this year as I set a patriotic tablescape at my sister-in-law's beautiful house.
Pilar's backyard is delightful, and as you can see, I had plenty of company, which was awesome, too!
Lots of puppy kisses and fetch-the-ball breaks while setting this table. :D
Sophie, the Golden Retriever, was always ready to play.
Piper is a good sport. She nicely says hello to everybody, gives kisses occasionally, and then goes happy-go-lucky, minding her own business.
My Louie, the Yorkie, is always super happy to visit these girls! He can't stop admiring Sophie! :D
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| | Patriotic Bunting Banner | |
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!
The first layer on the table was the gingham tablecloth or, better yet, a piece of fabric. I had this remnant piece of fabric that I simply cut in half. Hello, now I have a tablecloth. :)
The denim-covered chargers are the base for each of the settings. 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.
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 stripe cloth napkins were grabbed from my Christmas décor box. They were placed underneath regular white dishes, the main curse plates.
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| | Napkins | Tablecloth | Fairy Lights | |
I always love to top this type of setup with a salad paper plate printed on the theme of the holiday—in this case, the flag. I like the fact that I don't get stuck with the same plates for a long time, which is what happens when I buy theme ceramic or porcelain plates.
The umbrella and the entire dining set worked in my favor. I love the grid pattern on those chairs.
My SIL was in charge of the food. I don't know what she put in this blue drink, but it was refreshing!
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| | 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.
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 great 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. 😅
The other side of the deck was also given some patriotic touches.
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| | US Bunting - similar | Director's Chairs | DIY - Wooden Stool | |
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| | Kimono | Sneakers | Fedora Hat - similar | | |
Well, my friends, CHEERS!!
Happy Fourth of July! ⭐
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What a beautifully, decorated deck to celebrate our military and country! So what is the recipe for that deep blue drink?!!!
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