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Monday, July 1, 2013

a simple patriotic table setting

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We’re getting ready to head out of town to celebrate our anniversary but when I saw these ruby red carnations and white mums in the grocery store I couldn’t resist them. I immediately wanted to show you how to do a pretty 4th of July table using these inexpensive flowers as my inspiration.

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I brought the flowers home, laid them on my kitchen island and went and pulled out the coke bottles I used for centerpieces at Patrick’s graduation party a few years back.

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Then I cut a runner using pinking shears on some red and white ticking I already had. I’d originally bought the fabric for a pillow-I-never-made and I thought it would go perfectly on a casual table.

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I brought out the napkins I’ve used at Christmas—they’re red with white stitching…

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I cut up some paper towel rolls and made these cute firecracker place cards-party favors for the table. If you missed this post you can click HERE to see how I made these.

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I tied last year’s ribbon on a lantern from the bookshelf and bought a few 50 cent flags to slip into a couple bottles…

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I think my favorite thing about this table is the red and white ticking with these flowers…

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I just can’t stop smiling when I see them inside the coke bottles.

What do you think?

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wishing you a safe and wonderful holiday

God Bless America!

xoxo

Leslie

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16 comments:

  1. micheleJuly 1, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    loving the timelessness of the ticking but my fav is the coke bottle vases.

    have a wonderful holiday.

    michele

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  2. Confessions of a Plate AddictJuly 1, 2013 at 8:32 PM

    What a fun tablescape, Leslie! I am so inspired by your festive and thrifty ideas...perfect! Thanks so much for sharing at The Scoop!...hugs...Debbie

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  3. Dayle ~ A Collection of DaysJuly 1, 2013 at 9:07 PM

    Just adorable!

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  4. LeslieJuly 1, 2013 at 9:07 PM

    LOVE the coke bottles!! and those carnations are sweet:) The table looks great Leslie and I like the lantern (I have similar ones:) Our anniversary is the 3rd (3100 ..ops.. 31 years!) We are taking off Wednesday. One more work day and we are off for a long weekend:)

    Your kitchen looks so pretty!
    xxleslie

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  5. Linda July 2, 2013 at 4:07 AM

    The red and white ticking is my fav...
    Mind you I love the old coke bottles.
    I remember them coming out of a coke machine so cold....

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  6. Vickie @ Ranger 911July 2, 2013 at 4:29 AM

    Great minds think alike! I just ironed my red & white table runner and brought out my vintage soda bottle to add to a shelf in the dining room. :)

    Your table looks beautiful!!

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  7. Laurel@ChippingwithCharmJuly 2, 2013 at 6:02 AM

    Adorable...especially the Coke bottles, so cute :)

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  8. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.July 2, 2013 at 6:16 AM

    Oh how pretty! I especially love the coke bottles too! And something as simple as ribbon on a lantern makes all the difference! I always love your attention to detail! Have a wonder 4th celebration!

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  9. Megan @ Restoring the RoostJuly 2, 2013 at 7:09 AM

    SUCH a beautiful table setting- perfect for an outdoor simple celebration. I just love it and love your style. Looking forward to checking out the rest of your blog!

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  10. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJuly 2, 2013 at 12:44 PM

    Great tablescape and I love the idea of ticking as a runner. How fun. Thanks tons for joining Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

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  11. Art and SandJuly 2, 2013 at 8:47 PM

    Your table is perfect.

    We don't decorate our own table for the 4th because our street has a BBQ for everyone and anyone right on the beach. I am making my homemade chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwiches.

    Happy Anniversary

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  12. The Divorced Lady's Companion to Living in ItalyJuly 3, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    You a amazing! I love the coke bottles. I must say I don't celebrate Italian national day, or even Australian national day, anymore! Though I always feel a twinge on 14th July if I'm in Paris. Does that make sense? Xcat

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  13. Brandy~GreyLaneHomeJuly 3, 2013 at 12:29 PM

    Perfectly patriotic. Love those litte firecrackers. Have a wonderful 4th.

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  14. Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and AcornsJuly 3, 2013 at 9:20 PM

    Leslie,

    I hope that you have a wonderful trip to celebrate your anniversary!

    I love the tablescape! So timeless, easy and fun.

    Thank you also for your email, it is so nice to meet kindred spirits thru blogs.

    Have a safe holiday!

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  15. Simply Suzannes at HomeJuly 6, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    Suzanne of Simply Suzannes at Home

    I LOVE the simplicity of your tablescape! The red carnations and white mums are so charming in the coke bottles. Thanks for sharing!

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  16. Soliloquy of FoodJuly 12, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    Just lovely!! I especially like the coke bottles :) Now following you back on BL, thanks!
    Kim @ *Soliloquy Of Food & Such*

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