Setting the Table for Independence Day

A red, white, and blue floral tablescape for Independence Day. Set with Sarah Flint placemats, Wedgwood Queen's Ware, Mottahedeh blue lace, bamboo flatware, hydrangea, and flags.

Are you ready for some fireworks, BBQ, watermelon, and all the red, white, and blue? I sure am! It also feels like a particularly poignant moment to revisit and reflect on our nation’s founding. While it is our nation’s 249th birthday, marking the day the Declaration of Independence was adopted, it is not the 249th…

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Red, White & Plaid – A 4th of July BBQ Made Easy

Katherine fixes American flag in floral centerpiece for Independence Day table

Inspiration for your backyard Independence Day celebration with a red, white and plaid Americana tablescape and 4th of July BBQ made easy menu! Recipes and vintage sources included! With COVID restrictions lifted and July 4th just ahead, I know a lot of you are planning big summer gatherings for Independence Day celebrations. Keep it simple…

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Patriotic Table Decor for July 4th

Katherine sets patriotic table with red and blue china, Fostoria goblets, and hydrangea centerpiece

Mix antique china with Indian block print and rustic wicker with cheery hydrangeas for festive patriotic table decor this July 4th celebration! The official start to summer is just days away. It’s time to start thinking about Independence Day celebrations and backyard BBQs! The smoky smell of roasting pork… The crackle and fizz of sparklers… The…

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