Our living room and dining area are linked together in large open space with only a small pony wall to separate the two. Generally, I try to link common elements in both areas so they flow and the design feels consistent. In planning our 4th of July tablescape I continued with the tropical theme through the use of seashells. Of course, the starfish is the most patriotic of all the shells. Here is the Starfish and Stripes Forever Tablescape and delicious BLUEBERRY SPRITIZERS!
Starfish and Stripes Forever Tablescape
I began by laying out a simple white cloth with a red stripe since I wanted to use my red and white transferware.
The centerpiece is a happy bouquet filled with red, white and blue. The vase was tied with a bit of raffia and favorite shells were scattered over the table.
I couldn’t resist adding a happy sunflower to the mix as it is as bright as the Honolulu sun.
So what’s on our 4th of July menu?
Shrimp rolls, Red, blue and green salad, Oven baked potato chips, Ice cream spectacular
and
Blueberry Spritzers of course!
(Other recipes to appear on DTA very soon.)
Tomorrow I will be sharing a favorite marinade and on Friday I will share the fast and easy tutorial of the Starfish embellished napkins.
Does your table look Yankee Doodle Dandy?
Laura
Oh this is so perfect. You do always create such pretty tablescapes for all of the holidays. Hope your 4th is fabulous.
Very pretty and festive! Enjoy your 4th…
Gorgeous Laura! And those blueberry spritzers look sooo refreshing!
Such a pretty table Laura, and the flowers are just gorgeous!! I love your pretty red and white plates, the addition of seashells, and the blueberry spritzers. It all looks wonderfully patriotic for the holiday. 🙂 Have a wonderful week and a Happy Fourth, Laura!
Big Hugs,
Denise at Forest Manor
Very beachy and perfect for the fourth Laura!!
Enjoy the holiday with your wonderful family!
xoxo
Karena
The Arts by Karena
Looks lovely and sounds like you're having a feast. My daughter is having a dinner party here tonight, but guess who is doing all the work so far? She's out entertaining her guest from Australia. Have fun – your table is delightful!
Cindy
Very nice Laura – that floral centerpiece is all that!! Of course, I love the transferware, and the linens too! Enjoy your holiday while on holiday! 🙂
Blueberry spritzers….I like the sound of those. Enjoy time around your delightful table.
Your flowers are gorgeous! Such a happy table. I like the mixing in of beach elements for the Fourth, too. Feels like a true American summer celebration. Enjoy your holiday!!
Lory at Designthusiasm.com
So lovely! I am crazy about your transferware and the napkins with the starfish. Great theme!
This is so cute- love how you kept your theme going. I like how you set the plates and napkins up- great dishes! Have a Happy 4th!
Love your plates! Happy Fourth!
Beautiful table, Laura. Love the patriotic seaside details. This is the first post that has allowed me to comment in ages. Did you change a setting?
Happy 4th of July! ~ Sarah
Laura, your table is perfect for Independence Day! I love everything about it, especially the blueberry spritzers…yum!
Linking from Rose Vignettes,
xo,
Ricki Jill
Perfect Post Laura! I love the blueberry spritzer. YUM! I packed us a picnic dinner of homemade egg salad sandwiches, apples and ginger ale and we went and parked to look at fireworks. Simple but fun. 🙂
Thanks for sharing with Fresh-Cut Friday!
~Liz
Your table decorated with the beautiful flowers and napkins with the starfish and the drinks is just so pretty and it was perfect for 4th of July weekend! This will work well for Memorial Day and Labor Day too!
Julie