It’s so hot and humid outside, I’ve set a July 4th patriots table in the kitchen, with Betsy Ross and Paul Revere as guests of honor.
The Give Me Liberty Blue Tablescape is set alfresco, out under the covered back porch. In the cool of the air-conditioned kitchen, I’ve set another July 4th patriots table. It uses the same Liberty Blue dishes, but with different linens, embellishments and centerpiece.
Betsy Ross and Paul Revere are actually Muffy Vanderbear and Hoppy Vanderhare. Today, they are masquerading as a pair of colonial patriots. I have a number of different holiday and seasonal outfits for them. See more at Thanksgiving Figures, Pilgrims and Indians Decorate Home.
I think the figures add a bit of whimsy and fun to the tablescape.
Join me inside on this red hot day, for a little tour of the holiday-decorated kitchen and July 4th patriots table.
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Colonials Join July 4th Patriots Table
Betsy and Paul usually hang out in the lighted cabinet from Flag Day through the July 4th holiday. I love the little details in their outfits. See the silver buckles on the shoes, and the tricorn hat with holes for Hoppy’s ears to stick out?
The colonial couple keeps company with a few pewter pieces, similar to ones they might have found in 1776 Boston or Philadelphia. I also incorporated the pewter tableware into Set a Presidents Day Table with Liberty Blue.
Here, Betsy and Paul anchor a centerpiece on the July 4th patriots table, also set with Liberty Blue dishes.
The little tea-stained star is an ornament favor at each place setting. Others like it embellish Unique Uncle Sam Wreath Pedals Bike to July 4th Parade.
I created the festive centerpiece using a Longaberger tea-stained basket, filling it with blue hydrangeas, strawberry vines, small flags and other patriotic picks.
Patriots at the Party
In the photo above, Betsy is standing next to Liberty Blue fruit bowls that bear her likeness.
For the indoor tablescape, I used a different stars and stripes tablecloth, with navy and white checkered napkins.
Paul is on the other side of the table signaling ‘one if by land.’
For an outdoor tablescape using the same patriotic pair, see Patriotic July Fourth Table & Centerpiece.
And, to hear the unique life story of my husband’s ancestor, don’t miss Celebrating Patriots on Independence Day.
The sun is really beating down today! You can see the sunshine and glare pouring in through the glass doors, even though the porch is covered by a large roof. Whew it’s hot! Even my Sweet Scottie Dog refused to sit out there with me this morning while I read the paper.
Let’s stay inside. Before it’s time to boil water for corn-on-the-cob, I’ll show you a little more July 4th decor in the open kitchen.
If It’s Hot, Stay In the Kitchen
For a good part of the summer, I also set the kitchen’s island bar in red, white and blue. It’s nice that most of my coastal and nautical plates are in the same colors to mix and match.
The striped placements and star napkins (Kohl’s) coordinate with the tablecloth and runner used outside in the Give Me Liberty Blue Tablescape. I also used the same red flatware (Home Goods) and blue glasses (Goodwill).
The red-rimmed plate underneath actually has crabs and lobsters on it.
See them in Not So Crabby Coastal Buffet Table and Don’t Be Crabby Coastal Table.
The navy and white melamine plates are dishwasher safe (thomaspaul). Each nautical dinner and luncheon plate has one of four designs. Believe it or not, I found them at my grocery store! Even so, they were a bit of a splurge.
You can see a July 4th door decoration at the far end of this long view of the nine-foot island bar.
A Different Kind of July 4th Wreath
I always hang a seasonal wreath or other decoration on this interior door.
You’ve seen lots and lots of the wreaths I’ve made hung here, like Smooth Sailing Wreath Flying Red, White and Blue Colors.
Most recently it was adorned with Fanciful Alice in Wonderland Theme Wreath. The metal stars and stripes basket was purchased years ago at a Pampered Chef party.
I incorporated many of the same elements into the door decoration that were used in the July 4th patriotic table centerpiece. Tiny red ladybugs are glued onto many of the leaves. Can you spot (pun intended LOL) them above?
I also stuck a few little pinwheels in for added fun. Most of the florals and decorative picks came from MIchael’s.
The pinwheels in the wreath don’t spin like the super-sized ones outside that I shared in Independence Day Decorations, Banner Yet Wave!
Liberty Blue Vignette
With Liberty Blue dishes set on both the kitchen and porch tables, I created a July 4th vignette on the counter. That keeps pieces like the platter and covered dish handy for serving.
Time to join my hubby with an icy cold beverage, while he’s manning the grill. We’re keeping it simple; hamburgers, corn-on-the-cob, baked beans, macaroni salad, and cherry pie.
What are you serving?
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Love your beautiful Liberty Blue pieces in the vignette… and your melamine ship plates on the kitchen counter; are simply fabulous! Happy patriotic week.
Fabby
There are actually 4 different designs; the ship, anchor, lighthouse, and a pelican. Using them for dinner tonight!
Another great table setting and I love this sweet Patriotic bears!! So sweet!!
Hugs,
Deb
Thanks Debbie. Having two sons, both were very partial to the teddy bears their dad brought to the hospital when they were born. When I saw the Vanderbear collection with their outfits I was smitten — mostly for me! I think I have 6-7 different sets of outfits for them. One day, I look forward to letting grandkids play with them.
Beautiful as usual. Those plates in the kitchen caught the eye of all of us and the red, white and blue door basket is especially nice. Easy to see you love what you do with your home. But, I love the cabinets in the kitchen. Are they floor to ceiling ? Back up and show us more. It’s not only humid, but wet here. Seems like it has poured buckets everyday. Need waders soon.
Always lovely to hear from you Myrna. Those melamine plates have sparked inquiries! Surprised the scrimshaw pattern is still available, so I went ahead and ordered 4 more dinner plates from Amazon. Will do a tablescape with them before the end of summer. I’m glad you like the door basket, it’s nice to mix up types of ‘wreaths’ throughout the door. The cabinets are now about 15-16 years old, from when we gutted the builders grade kitchen. They are birch. Yes floor to ceiling. That’s the pantry and utility closet to the left of the island. Per your request, I’ll have to do a kitchen post sometime. We are having a glorious day today, so heading out for dinner alfresco at one of our fav spots in a place called Sewickley.
I love the bears! I have a few Boyd’s Bears stored away that I should remember to use once in a while. Love the dishes you found. I haven’t seen dishes at the grocery store in years. I remember a couple of sets my mom collected from the grocery store back in the day. It was really hot and humid for us on the 4th and we ended up eating inside for dinner. You do such a great job with your wreaths and baskets. Love those curly pieces- they really pump up the festive look!
I confess to having a few Boyd bears, … and moose and rabbits too! They come out for Christmas and Easter. Our grocery store went all high-end several years ago and now has a housewares department. I’m surprised the amount of space they dedicate to it, because it’s expensive and there are many more lower cost alternatives like BB&B practically next door. I just told Myrna, I went online to find the Thomas Paul plates and ordered more. It was steaming here too. Put the paddle fan on high and ate outside, but came in shortly after. Wreaths and door decorations that hang over the mantle or inside allow a wider use of materials — like the curly picks. If used them on the front door, the sun would bake to pieces. I just finished a summer wreath I’ll feature next week — it has watermelon, strawberries, and an ant!
I sure like all your red, white & blues, Debbee. That kitchen bar set up is great (I have the same telescopic downdraft vent on my island cooktop). So glad we’re getting a break in the heat and humidity this morning, hope you are too! Have a great weekend.
You are the only other person I know who has the downdraft vent. When we remodeled it was the best solution because of our low ceilings. The vent above would have looked obtrusive. We are have bee-utiful day here. High is only to reach 79 and there’s a lovely breeze. Wish you could join us on the porch!
Just loved this post; I love red, white, and blue to start with, Liberty Blue, and anything patriotic! Your table was lovely and you menu sounded awesome (we’ve been doing lowered carbs here and I’m salivating as I type!).
Glad you enjoyed it Kathy, do you put up a lot of July 4th décor? We too try to eat healthy…most of the time. But, for holidays and when on vacation, we indulge somewhat. I just love a hot dog or hamburger cooked on the grill! And potato salad, well who can resist?
Seeing Muffy and Hoppy looking so patriotic made me smile. Both tables are charming. Can’t imagine where you store all your marvelous dishes and decorations. The menu sounds yummy. Stay cool.
Hi Lee, I’m glad they brought you a smile. Storage is….a problem! I just spent 2 hours switching some of my coastal dishes, décor with stuff I used for the Wonderland party… still am doing post party regrouping. It’s always a matter of shuffling things around on all 3 floors.
Your GROCERY STORE?!?! Really??? I hit up several different grocery stores each shopping trip, but I don’t think I’ve EVER seen such fab dishes – melamine or otherwise – in ANY of them!!! What a terrific find! The anchor is my favorite, I think, although I could only see 2 of the 4 patterns. Just terrific!!!! The nautical look is a longtime favorite of mine (and many people, especially in blog land!), and it speaks volumes in every vignette or table setting.
Yes, really! But, they only carry anything for 3-4 weeks, so you can’t collect something over time. I did just find some on Amazon and ordered another 4 plates. The other two patterns are a lighthouse and a pelican — my favorite one. I’ll have to do a tablescape with them soon.
You really do have some amazing plates! I just love seeing all the tablescapes you manage to come up with. Pinned.
So cute. I love Betsy and Paul!!
Jann, thank you for always taking the time to visit blog posts and leaving a comment.
What a festive table setting! I love all your dishes and your red, white and blue accessories! Thanks for linking up to Best of the Weekend! I featured you this week and will be pinning and adding to my Instagram stories this weekend. Have a wonderful weekend!
Shelley
Shelley thank you! Sorry for the delay in response as I am in South America and have erratic Internet access.
Debbee, I love all of your patriotic decor ideas! The Liberty Blue dishes are gorgeous.
Thanks Rebecca. It’s a fun holiday to decorate for; all you need is a few flags, spinners and windsocks. I remember decorating my bike as a kid with streamers for a neighborhood parade. The decorations evoke fond memories.
This is such a great display! I absolutely LOVE the nautical dishes!!
So lovely to hear from you! Glad you enjoyed the patriotic party.