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Star Spangled Tablesetting

June 23, 2015 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

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Who doesn’t love The 4th of July? Picnics, parties and fireworks. Forget the paper plates and plastic forks. Be kind to the environment and easy on your wallet and set a patriotic table with found objects.

4th of July Table Setting

Decorating with red, white and blue is easy. Since I’m into indigo this year, I started with denim placemats (a bargain at Goodwill for 99¢ each!). And you can’t get any more country than red bandanas.

Denim Placemats and Red Bandanas

They’re also easy to wash and iron and are perfect as napkins. I pleated the bandana and used an old clothes pin to keep the shape. Write your guest’s name and stick in a couple of mini flags. It’s all about layering.

4th of July table setting

4th of July table setting

I certainly don’t change my seat covers every time I set a table, but this simple trick allows you to match the décor to your table theme! No sewing or stapling necessary just lay the bandana on the chair!

 

Bandana Chair Cover

Bandana Chair Cover

I happen to collect old enamel dishes from Sweden, but you can use any white plates and coffee cups.

Enamel Dishes from Sweden

The centerpiece is whatever you have on hand that shows your patriotism. I found star candles, flag ribbon and an Uncle Sam tin. Flowers would work or line up little flags down the center of the table.

Fouth of July Table Setting

Fourth of July Table Setting

I invite friends over for brunch before heading out to a local parade. Tell me how you celebrate America’s Independence Day!

Filed Under: By Special Arrangement, Color Chic, Dining Room ~ Chic, Great Gatherings, Holiday Tablesettings, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Post, Room Service~Design Tips, Table Manners, Upcycle~Chic, Vintage Chic Tagged With: 4th of July, 4th of July table setting, Bandanas, Brunch, Chairs, Color Chic, Contemporay Design, Denim, dinner party, Dinnerware, Entertaining, Goodwill SEW, Holiday celebration, Holiday Decorating, Interior Decorating, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Napkin folding, party planning, Place settings, vintage

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