Welcome to the 345th Tablescape Thursday!
One of my favorite tablescapes for summertime dining on the porch is one celebrating our patriotic holidays. Over the next few months we have three coming up: Memorial Day in May, Flag Day in June and Independence Day in July. Time to break out the red, white and blue!
It was a beautiful day as I played out on the porch. Love seeing the trees dressed in their newly minted, spring-green leaves.
For the centerpiece I used three lanterns in colors of red, white and blue. I sprinkled a little patriotic-themed confetti around the lanterns. If you don’t have lanterns in patriotic colors, you can always paint lanterns you currently have using a good spray paint.
Though I’ve used the navy star napkins and the red plaid napkins in previous table settings, this is the first time I’ve used them together. They work well together since the scale of patterns is so different.
Blue glass chargers worked great as a backdrop for this flag-themed “Colonial” dishware by artist, Warren Kimble.
Denim fabrics and accents work great in 4th of July table settings. You’ll find a tutorial for making these no-sew denim napkin rings in this previous post: Denim Napkin Rings Made From Recycled Jeans
I’ve always wanted to create a table with these fun “Rednek” wine glasses. I’ve seen them online at True Value and always thought they would be a whimsical addition to a festive 4th of July gathering.
Wouldn’t these be a riot for a Memorial Day or 4th of July cookout? Though the top part looks like a red solo cup, it’s actually sturdy melamine and dishwasher safe. They totally crack me up!
The patriotic flatware was a purchase at the end of last summer. It’s also by Warren Kimble and was designed to go with his flag dishware.
Love this time of year! Are you making any plans for summer dining and entertaining?
Maybe planning a Memorial Day cookout with friends?
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My heart beats Red, White & Blue Susan! I love patriotic table with your flag flatware and stemmed solo cups. ♥
A very festive patriotic table, Susan. I love that flatware, and it looks great with your dish stack. I’m loving the idea of the solar candle lanterns. Thanks for sharing that.
Fun to see these great colors once again! The lanterns make a nice arrangement for the table. I saw those stemmed plastic glasses at Cracker Barrel once and thought it was so silly- but they look good here the way you combined it all together. 🙂 I love the blue swirl charger under the patriotic plates- pefect!!
Cute cups! Nothing beats a good old Redneck summer party. Love how the solo cups are “fancied up” for a lovely porch meal.
Thanks for the fun post!
Love your red white and blue lanterns Susan and the big bright star napkins!! I’m inspired! Thanks for the fun today!
Susan so much creativity here. I adore your lanterns, and the dinnerware and flatware, so beautifully patriotic!!
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Karena
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Love those lanterns! Unfortunately we no longer have a True Value store here in town. Hopefully I can find some like these elsewhere. Happy Thursday and have a great weekend!
Hey Susan, I love that you were able to get cutlery that matches are patriotic plates! And I had never seen those redneck wine goblets before, lol. I thought you had put them together, yourself. 😀 ~ Thanks for mentioning those solar candle lanterns, that’s a good tip. I do have some solar lanterns and I love them, but they don’t have the ‘candle’ in the center. ~ This table scape really puts me in the mood for summer! Thanks. 🙂
I hope I will be organized in our FL home by the time Memorial Day comes since we are moving next week. Love your patriotic table, Susan!
I love the sense of humor you have on display! The red cups are so funny! I don’t know how you come up with so many different table setting ideas, it’s definitely an art to it. Have a great weekend, Susan.
Love your tablescape ~ especially those red neck glasses and the patriotic flatware. What fun! Thanks for the party Susan!!
Big Texas Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
I HOPE it doesn’t snow on Memorial Day…..franki
eautyiful patriotic table with all the perfect elements. I specially love the flatware…I would never find them here, so they’re awesome! Happy Memorial Day. I can’t believe it’s almost here along with mom’s and dad’s day!
Thanks for hosting lovely lady.
Hugs,
FABBY
So love the colonial dishes and flat ware can you tell me where I can purchase these?? Thanks for a beautiful display! Arlene
Thanks, Arlene! I found the both on eBay. I found the dishware several years ago and the flatware last summer. Since they are older patterns, the best place to look now would be on eBay and Replacements.com. You can set up a search on eBay where they will notify you if someone list some of the Warren Kimble Colonial. Arlene, I just checked eBay and I can’t believe but there’s a whole set on there! Here’s the link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1997-Warren-Kimble-Sakura-Colonial-Pattern-Dinnerware-32-Pc-Svc-for-8-/331545683295?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d31a9a55f
I love your table setting, just beautiful !! Was wondering though, where on earth did you get the utensils ? I have this same set of americana dishes, but have never seen those before…would LOVE to add them 🙂
Thanks, Angel! I stumbled across those on eBay several months ago. I didn’t realize they made matching utensils either until I came across those.
Thanks for the reply…any idea who they are made by ?
I just looked back at that auction in July of 2014, and it says “Sakura Colonial 20 pc Flatware Stars and Stripes Warren Kimble 1999.” Sakura is the same company that made the dishware and it was designed by Warren Kimble, too. So it’s all by the same company that made the Warren Kimble Stars and Stripes dishware.
In addition to eBay, you may want to check Replacements.com to see if they have it. Hope you are able to find some, Angel!
Awesome, thank you !! I just found 1 set on ebay, but they are pretty pricey. And my dinner plates are actually made by Gibson Designs, the Regent Americana Pattern, but they look soooo similar. I have actually been on the Replacements.com as well, but searched under Gibson so will check under the Sakura now. Thanks again 🙂
Wow, I just googled that pattern and it’s amazing how much they look like the Sakura Warren Kimble Stars and Stripes pattern!
It’s funny, on the box it says nothing about Warren Kimble, but I flipped my plate over and there was his name. So must be same pattern. Either way, I love them !!! Would love to complete the set as our whole home is done in the Americana theme and these dishes just added to it 🙂
I found a few pieces on eBay. It would be more cost effective if you can find a whole set, though. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=sakura+warren+kimble&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xsakura+warren+kimble+flatware.TRS1&_nkw=sakura+warren+kimble+flatware&_sacat=0
Yes, as I would prefer to buy in a set, but I need 2 as I have seating for 12…just in case any were broken AND i got them at a great price for each box…too good to pass up.
You are an inspiration! Where did you get the napkins? Or did you make them yourself? Would like to add them to my Americana set.
Thanks, Letty! I found the little navy and white check napkins in HomeGoods a few years ago.