May 31, 2010

Memorial Day - July the 4th Tablescape!





Happy Memorial Day.  I hope everyone is having a wonderful, relaxing week-end with family and friends as we honor those soldiers who so bravely died in battle protecting America's freedom!

I thought I'd share an easy Memorial Day or July the 4th Tablescape!  I saw this idea in Better Homes & Gardens magazine.  The design features a colorful tablescape with a fun centerpiece using baseballs!  And since my 10 year old son plays baseball nearly year-round here in North Carolina...baseballs are easy to come by. 

And as you know by now...decorating with items I already have, mixed with a few thrifty finds, is truly one of my favorite things.


Yup, for this table scape...the only thing I needed to buy were the place mats and flags!  Actually these "place mats" are tee-towels from the dollar store.  Because they were a bit long, I just folded one 3" edge under and attached with a little fabric glue.
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These flags you can buy at most craft stores.  They're also fun to stick in your existing potted plants!  These lil' terracotta pots filled with sand quickly became candle votives.  I had wanted to paint the pot's rim blue, but ended up using a little painter's tape instead!

And since I don't have red, white or blue napkin ring holders...I tied these napkins with a little raphia! 
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Okay, I'm sharing this patriotic tablescape to these fabulous days...


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34 comments:

  1. Those baseballs are soooo CUTE and just make this tablescape!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  2. Jane, love your tablescape, so patriotic! Thanks for sharing!

    Nancy

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  3. Ka-ute!! Very patriotic!!
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  4. I love your Patriotic Table...the baseballs in the basket with grass adds such a nice touch! Have a wonderful evening!
    Hugz,
    Kim

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    Better yet, why don't you join?

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  6. What a fun tablescape! My son would have loved the baseball additions when he was a boy. Hey, I like them now and I'm not even a big baseball fan!

    Be sure to come by for a visit and check out my new linky parties starting up tonight, June 1st.

    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage

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  7. Hi there! What a great use of painter's tape ~ never thought of that. Thanks for joining Timeless Tuesday! Glad to have you! Remember to add Timeless Tuesday to you blog party link list so more folks wilkl hop on over and see everyones post links.
    Paula Grace ~

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  8. Happy Wednesday! What a festive table!
    http://www.inspired2cook.com/

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  9. How fun! Looks great!
    Thanks for sharing @ Anything Related!

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  10. Yipppeee for the red white and blue! Lovvvve your tablescape. What a fun place to have a meal :o)

    I came here via Strut Your Stuff Thursday. Stop by and visit me sometimes over at Pittypat Paperie.

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  11. Very cute, I love the baseballs and that you used towels as placemats - good thiking.

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  12. I lvoe atriotic decorations! Aren't they perfect for summer? This tablescape is inspiring me. I feel a whole new wave of craftiness coming on- this time Americana Style...

    Thank you for participating in the Craft Therapy Session with Life in the Pitts

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  13. Your table looks great! Thank you for visiting my link party!

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  14. I love patriotic decor! Your table is lovely! Flags make a great tablescape!

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  15. So cute and patriotic. Love the repurposed "placemats" and the baseballs amid grass in basket are fabulous!

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  16. Hello sweet Jane - I'm visiting from The Inspired Room! Love your patriotic table scape. So pretty! Thank you for sharing.

    Blessings,
    Marie
    http://emmacallsmemama.com

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  17. Love your tablescape! If you are ok with it I added it to my summer blog as a reference for a Patriotic Table scape - thanks for sharing! Paula from Idaho


    http://bucketsofsummerideas.blogspot.com/

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  18. Very festive! I love the fourth of july...it may just be my fav holiday! Looks so cute! Thanks for linking up! :)

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  19. Hi Jane, I LOVE your festive and patriotic tablescape. You're all set for a party !! Well done. Becca

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  20. I'll be stealing some of your ideas for my cookout this week! Looks great!

    I'm stopping by from Between Naps on the Porch. Have a great Monday!

    Sam
    Mom.Undecided.
    http://momundecided.blogspot.com/

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  21. Wow that looks great!!! I love stars and stripes! :)

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  22. great table! I love the baseballs!

    Perfect for the 4th as well!

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  23. What a fun, FUN, table! Love how you worked in the patriotic theme so well and tastefully.

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  24. Great tablescape. Be sure to link to Between Naps on the Porch for Tablescape Thursday.

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  25. What a great patriotic table, Jane. There is nothing like a basket of baseballs to signify summer in America! Have a great weekend.

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  26. I adore your patriotic spirit. It is red, white and bluetiful!

    I hope you'll stop by for my bbq on an Anthropologie inspired white tablecloth. :)

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  27. Those baseballs are terrific! Happy 4th!

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  28. Really cute and festive. I really love the baseballs,too. Happy Fourth!

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  29. I love your table setting! It looks so fresh and fun.

    Donna

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  30. The baseballs are presh! I love your outdoor tablescape. It's fun and festive!
    ~Holly

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  31. Beatiful patriotic table!

    Happy 4th July!
    Hugs

    Charo

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  32. Wonderful setting! Love the baseballs! Very timely for us here in SC. Go Gamecocks! Visiting you from TT. Happy 4th!

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