It is time to celebrate July 4th with a Give Me Liberty Blue tablescape. Liberty Blue dishes that is!
I am so happy to be joining Chloe of Celebrate & Decorate and a group of very talented bloggers for the Red, White and Blue Blog Hop.
Be sure to visit the links at the end of this post to see the patriotic tablescapes they have created throughout the entire week.
My Give Me Liberty Blue tablescape is inspired by my husband’s ancestor. Peacock (his real first name!) was an officer in three Pennsylvania militias during the Revolutionary War. He was also a quartermaster at Valley Forge, and known spy and courier for George Washington. The British nicknamed Peacock, the Rebel Bird, and put a 500 pound silver reward on his head!
Read all about him in, Celebrating Patriots on Independence Day.
Today’s patriotic table is built around a George Washington figure and Liberty Blue dishes.
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Centerpiece Celebrates First July 4th
A trio of Byer’s Choice figures, from the Revolutionary War period, serves as a simple centerpiece for the Give Me Liberty Blue tablescape.
You might remember George sharing the center stage with Abe in Set a Presidents Day Table with Liberty Blue.
I’ve incorporated Byer’s Choice figures into a number of tablescapes and centerpieces, including pilgrims and Indians in Cornucopia Takes Center Stage on Thanksgiving Table.
Although I love my Christmas Dickens, Salvation Army, and Nutcracker figures, it’s the historic ones I like best.
The fife and drummer were found years ago while I was shopping with my sister in Florida. She has about 100 Christmas figures! My collection is much more modest in size.
Don’t they look like they’re singing for their July 4th supper?
Liberty Blue Tablescape
The Give Me Liberty Blue tablescape takes its name from the Liberty Blue dishes I first shared with you in, Set a Presidents Day Table with Liberty Blue.
Here’s my favorite serving piece, depicting the Boston Tea Party, from that table.
For the July 4th celebration, the dishes are set on a red, white and blue tablecloth decorated with stars and stripes. It and the matching napkins were from Kohl’s a number of years ago.
No matter how much I ironed that darn tablecloth, I couldn’t get it to lie nice and flat. As the line says, “Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave...”
The luncheon plate on top depicts George Washington during the winter at Valley Forge. I’ll bet he’d have appreciated the warm temperatures on the porch today!
Underneath, the dinner plate shows Independence Hall. The blue stemmed glasses were a find at Goodwill.
The sun kept coming in and out while I was taking pictures of the Give Me Liberty Blue tablescape. I hope the glare on some of the tableware isn’t too annoying.
Here’s the lovely little Betsy Ross fruit bowls.
See more at July 4th Patriots Table With Betsy Ross and Paul Revere.
Red, White & Blue Table
Napkin rings add some star-spangled flair to the table.
The red flatware gets a lot of use, including around Valentine’s Day and Christmas.
Give Me Liberty Blue in the Fresh Air
For the Give Me Liberty Blue tablescape, I took the July 4th party outside onto the porch.
Fortunately, it wasn’t a windy day or I wouldn’t have been able to put George and his little band on the table.
That’s my antique wallpaper table in the back upper right. I will use it as a buffet table to serve the July 4th dinner. The star-spangled runner matches the linens on the table.
Here you can see more of the nine-foot table with a large hurricane on one end —“one if by land“…
See Paul Revere and Betsy Ross featured in another outdoor Patriotic July Fourth Table & Centerpiece.
I also tossed a needlepoint flag pillow on one of the side chairs.
Join me inside for another Liberty Blue setting —Patriots Table With Betsy Ross and Paul Revere.
Rockets Red Glare
Normally, I plant red, white and true blue annuals in the two urn planters on the deck. But, with this year’s Alice in Wonderland theme for the Unbirthday Party, I wanted more of a pastel color palate.
I went ahead and added the rocket stakes to the urns once the My Favorite Things Party was over.
The annuals came in so beautifully, I plan to enjoy them all summer. In case you are curious, the flowers are Lascar Black Velvet Verbena, StarShine Violet Calibrachoa, Alonia Big Indigo Angelonia, and SuperCal Light Yellow Petchoa.
I did elect not to hang my red, white and blue bunting this year. Still recovering and putting away decorations from the Alice in Wonderland party weeks later!
At Christmas, the red glare is from lighted Candy Cane Urns.
Red, White & Blue Blog Hop
Time to check out all the other patriotic tablescapes:
Monday
Home is Where the Boat Is • Red Cottage Chronicles • Belle Bleu Interiors • A Casa di Bianca
Tuesday
Corner of Plaid & Paisley • Everyday Living • Life and Linda • Knock it Off Kim
Wednesday
At Home with Jemma • The Painted Apron • Living with Thanksgiving • Our Crafty Mom
Thursday
PMQ For Two • Debbee’s Buzz • Camelot Art Creations • Celebrate & Decorate
Friday
Around My Table • Blue Sky at Home • My French Twist • Me and My Captain
Will you be setting a special July 4th table or laying out a picnic?
Let that stars-spangled banner yet wave!
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Beautiful Debbee! I have a set of Liberty Blue dishes that I found at antique mall and I love using them for a patriotic celebration. Your Byers’ carolers are the perfect centerpiece for your table with your ‘waving’ :) flag tablecloth! It’s a pleasure to blog hop with you, Happy 4th!
Mary, I’m so delighted to have you visit and comment on the tablescape! I’ve been following your wonderful blog for years. I think it was your post on the dishes that sent me to eBay and Etsy to purchase mine? I still want that large, hard to find platter — are you luck enough to have it?
How appropriate your dishes and Byers figures are to celebrate Independence Day! You always do such a great job on theming, and this table is no exception. I am so glad to have you join us for this tablescape blog hop! Happy 4th!
Thanks Chloe! Without a theme (color, occasion, etc.), I would be lost! I’d never bee able to focus in and choose from a world of options — it helps me to organize and plan, even a menu. Thanks for including me in my first tablescape blog hop.
Lovely table Debbee…I also found the Liberty blue dishes several years ago and wrote about how they came about. Our history is so interesting, isn’t it? I really like the Byers figurines…I have a few of them also and every time I see a new one, I can’t resist. The tablecloth is perfect with it’s gentle wave. Great job. It is a pleasure to blog hop with you.
Welcome Kari! I just went and found your post from last year on the Liberty Blue dishes and pinned. Looking forward to seeing your patriotic table tomorrow in the blog hop. I love the historic tie-in with the dishes, and my family’s connection to many of the scenes depicted. Plus, I lived in Philly during the Bicentennial. New Hope, where Byer’s Choice is based, is how I first discovered the figurines. Still searching for their original Betsy Ross — where she is sitting.
Oh goodness, your historical figures are just fabulous, they really make history come alive right on your table! And of course the Liberty plates could not be more perfect for your theme. It was so interesting to read about your Peacock family history and connection. You are ready for a festive 4th!
Thanks Jenna! Peacock is my favorite ancestor to research and remember — although he isn’t mine. My sons invented the term, “ancestor envy” because of the four of us, I’m the only one not related to him! Someday, I want to publish a small book on Peacock. I have the title and cover picture already — The Rebel Bird, with a tri-corner hat with a peacock feather plume in it.
Yep!! You have the perfect plates and the perfect centerpiece for a patriotic table!! Love the tablecloth- and that wave looks like it should be there! Honestly – that is the part I hate the most about tablescaping – ironing those darn tablecloths!! Just when you think you have all the wrinkles out- you start taking photos and all you see is a big wrinkle. Well, your table does you ancestry proud, very Americana!! Happy 4th!!!
Thanks Ann! I’m with you on tablecloths, I so prefer to use runners, placemats, even long lengths of tulle vs. ironing those dang things! Even after ironing after laundering and carefully hanging/storing, there are always deep creases. I wonder if I should launder and put away, only ironing once?
Gorgeous, I really like the historical theme in your tablescape.
Welcome RS and thanks for visiting! I love history, and the family connection makes these dishes really special to me.
what a special set of plates, and how perfect for this occasion. Those little figures sure do look like they’re singing for their supper. All to say, beautiful tablescape, and happy 4th!
Thanks Ariel, I enjoyed your patriotic tablescape celebrating Canada Day too.
What a spirited and sweet table setting. Those figures are great for this occasion! Nice job!
Welcome Wendy! The figures made for a quick and easy centerpiece. I decided no flowers as I have them in planters all around the porch.
A beautiful tablescape Debbee, so perfect for the 4th. The tablecloth is lovely and those figures really make everything pop. History is always interesting and personal. You have some gorgeous plates. The fun accessories make it all so pretty. Such a pleasure joining you on this fun tablescape journey.
Thanks for stopping by Linda. Finding ancestors who lived in specific times really helps bring history alive and provides perspective.
You have inspired me to start collecting Liberty Blue. I now have the collectors history book, platter, salt/pepper shakers, 16 dinner plates, 8 desert plates and bowls. They will look great on my patriotic tables.
Yours is beautiful.
Start? Judy, you have a lot more than I do! My collection consists of just 6 dinner and luncheon plates and little bowls. I do have Washington Crossing the Delaware platter, tea party covered casserole, and a small pitcher with Paul Revere on it. Would like to get to 8 of each and find the Declaration of Independence platter that wouldn’t break my bank account!
Debbee, I have always loved the Liberty Blue. The Byers figure are perfect as your centerpiece. I love that you focused on the history of our great country. It is a pleasure to blog hop with you!
Welcome Pam, it’s nice to “meet” you! My interests in history and genealogy have helped my entire family have a better appreciation for the past, sacrifices of others, and to understand how hard life can be.
Good Afternoon Debbee!
Oh this is a delightful tablescape, so rich with color, patriotism and honor. Such a great way to share the history of our country and also your own personal collections that have such meaning and history in your life. I am wondering if you are a docent, because of your talent in story telling. Such gorgeous plates and your tablecloth is perfect too.
Enjoyed this festive blog hop with you!
Jemma
Thank you Jemma! Not a docent, but a chatterbox! It’s on my bucket list to do though. I’d love to dress up in colonial attire and try to bring history alive to visitors. My career in marketing included doing a great deal of writing.
You have nailed it, Debbee! From the Historic Byers figures to the Liberty Blue scenes from Valley Forge and the Boston Tea Party the history of this time behind the birth of our nation is displayed so tastefully in your tablescape. I am sorry I am late to your party. Yesterday, I had terrible neck issues and then we lost our internet due to a storm. Happy Independence Day!
Welcome Bonnie, thanks for stopping by. Sorry to hear about your neck, sure hope you are feeling better!
Debbie, everything is just beautiful! The Liberty China is so pretty, and how perfect it is for a patriotic table! I love the Buyers Choice figures too. You have such a wonderful collection! It has been so much fun blog hopping with you!
Shannon, thanks for visiting! I enjoyed your Bastille Day table very much. Fun blog hopping and “meeting” you too.
As always, another wonderful themed tablescape. Inspiring enough to make you want to stand up and wave your flag! Great way to start your blog hopping experience. Enjoy the 4th!
Thanks Lee, got a giggle out of “stand up and wave your flag” LOL! Hope you have a wonderful holiday.
Debbee, I love your patriotic table setting! I, too, have the same trio of Byer’s Carolers. Most years we go up to Chalfont, PA ( just an hours drive) to see what’s new at the Byer’s main store….they have such great vignettes, and it really gets me in the Christmas spirit. I don’t have a lot of theme’s, just the patriotic, fox hunt, and Dicken’s Christmas Carol ensembles, plus a 5-piece family for our red and green themed vignette. The only one I didn’t get at the Chalfont store was George Washington, which was purchased while we were at Mount Vernon. I love them all because they really add to whatever theme you wish to create. Your Liberty china is perfect! I’ve never seen this china until your post. Hugs!
Don’t you love ’em?! I also have Ben Franklin with a kite — he’s in another vignette. Still need Betsy…but I have stopped buying anymore figures. I even have the butcher, the baker and candlestick maker. Check out George with Abe in Presidents Day Table.
This table screams patriotic and what an interesting family history. Each element of this table seems to be made for each other. Outstanding job and have a fun holiday.
Hi Sandra, I’m glad you enjoyed the table. I’ll be daydreaming about your rosewater holiday cake this holiday!
Debbee, you do red, white & blue its due justice! I love the really rich tones of all your elements. The Byer’s Choice are perfectly matched with your themed plates. Happy 4th!
Happy 4th to you Rita!
Debbe, Look forward to your table top arrangements, they are so original. Love your dishes. Lilly
Lilly, if you do a search on Pinterest or the web, you’ll find at least 3-4 other bloggers who have set a table with Liberty Blue dishes. Next week, I’m hoping to post 1 of the 3 tablescapes from the Wonderland party you may like.
Debbee, your tablescape is just lovely! The Byers Choice centerpiece is perfect and I’m obsessed with your dishes! The red flatware really pops! The outdoor setting is just beautiful! All the little touches really make it warm and welcoming!
Michelle, thanks so much! I know what you mean about the dishes, I saw them on Pinterest and immediately knew they were a must-have!
Oh my goodness Debbee! This Canadian is in love with your American tablescape!! It is just perfect. Right from the tablecloth and napkins to the Plates to the Byers figurines! Patriotic Perfection!!
Hi Maureen! Well what a nice compliment! This American loved her holiday visit to Quebec City. See , one of 3 posts on that enchanting place.
If I didn’t already have my set of blue and white Royal Mail, I would have Liberty Blue; when I find it reasonably, I buy it for an 85 yo friend who has it! One year I found 8 dinner plates for .50 each at a yard sale; gifted them to her!Your tablescape was perfect; I would get it out @ Memorial Day and use it through 4th of July. I have seen your platter for $125–a bit too dear for me.
I just googled Royal Mail and it’s a really beautiful pattern. So envious you found Liberty Blue plates for just $.50! I also put Liberty Blue out for President’s Day, and when I have a crowd, at Thanksgiving.
I love this post! So many great ideas. Your figures could not be more perfect and I love how original your tablescape is by incorporating them! Thanks so much for sharing at TFT!
I would also love to invite you to link up this post and any other fun patriotic themed posts over at The Patriotic Party link up going on on my blog right now-July 4th.
https://followtheyellowbrickhome.com/its-a-patriotic-party/
Hope you can join us, and have a great 4th of July!
A lovely compliment, thank you Amber! Per your invite, I went ahead and joined the Patriotic Party.
Debbie, I’m late arriving, but didn’t want to miss this pretty table. I have some of the Liberty dishes and pull them out for the 4th. Thanks for sharing this beautiful patriotic table. happy 4th of July.
Not late Sarah, the 4th isn’t until mid week. I appreciate you stopping by! Plus, I think many people will be celebrating Independence Day from weekend through weekend.
Such a beautiful patriotic table. I just love your Liberty Blue dishes, they are so perfect for this table. Sweet carolers, too. Happy 4th of July.
Hi Judy, glad you enjoyed it. Happy 4th to you too!
LOVE your Liberty Blue pieces!! I have some myself but not enough for a tablescape so I have added them to several of my Patriotic displays through out the house!! I also love your Byer’s Choice Patriotic Carolers!! They are made here in Pa.! Hugs, Deb
Hi Debbie! Looks like we are not alone as big fans of the Liberty Blue dishes, as many people shared the love. I usually incorporate the carolers into vignettes and/or centerpieces throughout the year. It’s probably a good thing I live at the opposite side of the state, or I’d be at Byer’s on a regular basis!
Debbee, your Liberty blue dinner service is perfect! Have a wonderful 4th of July!
Thanks for stopping by Donna! Glad you enjoyed the table. Hope your 4th had better weather than here.
This is so festive! I love the Liberty blue dishes and the Byers in the middle are darling.
Glad you enjoyed the post Jann. Always appreciate you stopping by.
Oh my word, what a great collection of historic figures you have ! They are adorable and of course the Liberty Blue plates. I too have six of each and other transferware I mix with it when I have more then six at home. Hope you are having a great patriotic week.
Fabby
The historic figures are my favorite carolers. My absolute favorite is Ben Franklin with a kite and key. He’s sitting on the mantle. Next year, I’ll have to include him in a vignette. I like your idea of mixing the Liberty Blue with other transferware. I’ll be on the lookout…
Hi Debbee
Sorry I am joining the party late but I liked so much what you have done that I had to leave a comment. Everything is nicely tied together from the dishes to the centerpiece , the Byers figurines are amazingling fitted for the occasion and couldn’t look more patriotic. Beautiful job!
Thanks for visiting Edmee and your generous comment!
So many great touches! I love those napkins and napkin rings, those plates are amazing and I love blue glass anything. Thanks so much for sharing with us at the Summer Time Fun Party. Pinned.
Thanks Joanne, it was my first tablescape blog hop and great fun participating.
Debbee, I so enjoyed your exciting story about “Peacock”! What a fun tale to tell. I adore the George, fife and drummer centerpiece – what great finds. I, too, enjoy historical elements. Such a gorgeous table, truly patriotic – you hit this theme out of the park!
Hi Kim, thanks for stopping by. I’m glad you enjoyed my Peacock story — he’s the historical person I’d choose to have dinner with! Still trying, hoping to locate, access more records, details on his activities during the Revolution.
I thought for sure I had commented on this already— How can I not love it? ! And how can I not feature it on Best of the Weekend tomorrow?! Thank you so much for this. Now I will be keeping an eye out for these dishes if I can find them….
Thanks again for the feature Liberty! I didn’t find too much trouble finding the dishes between Etsy, eBay and a local vintage store. The only ones in short supply and/or rather pricey are the GW plates at Valley Forge. Wishing you success!
I am loving every bit of this adorable, Revolutionary War table setting….George Washington, Abe Lincoln, and the 2 British Redcoats, with the fife and drum…so cute, and full of history!I never knew Byer’s Choice had such adorable historical figures. Thank you for sharing!
Happy Memorial Day Karen! My historical Byer’s are my favorites — these and the Thanksgiving figures included in Thanksgiving Figures, Pilgrims and Indians Decorate Home and Birds of a Feather Gather Together Table.
Love the Liberty Blue dishes! Great idea for a red white and blue table scape!
Hi ya Sylvia, thanks for stopping by! Glad you enjoyed the setting. Have a great 4th!
Hi Debbie, love everything!! But I’m not sure ? I know the colonial soldiers playing the flute and drum but who is the third one with the feathered pen? Is that George Washington? And what year was this caroler from? What name is on the bottom on this caroler? I’m stumped…please help me.. I’m doing a fundraiser thought these would be perfect..
Yes Karen, that’s George signing the Declaration of Independence. No year or other label on the bottom, sorry. See he and Abe in Set a Presidents Day Table with Liberty Blue.
I love your table settings! I have the liberty dishes and a set of red and white ones, I use them in my dining room. I do not own any Byers but I may have to find some! I decorated my front living room in red white and blue, the star of the show is a red couch with gold stars and I have two reclining wing chairs in blue plaid. I wish my deck had an enclosed area or solid roof so I could set a table outside like that but I can’t complain I have a beautiful pergola, and I could set it up on a nice day to entertain! Thank you for the lovely photos and ideas! I also loved to hear about your husbands family history!
Karen, your living room sounds wonderfully decorated! Although I have no where to store them, I keep hoping to come across some red/white transferware dinner plates to use with the LB. One third of our deck is covered by a pergola and I love it. We have the grill on that portion, with honeysuckle vines and Edison lights strong across the top.
Hi Deebee, just saw your tablescape from the Happiness is Home linkup. The deep rich blues and reds really jumped out at me. Love everything about your 4th table and especially the red utensils.
Thanks for stopping by Rachelle! Those red utensils were a good investment as I also use them for Christmas and Valentines table settings. Hope you have a great 4th!
Sooo pretty and patriotic, Debbee!!! The flowers look pretty. Happy to share your beautiful table at Share Your Style #262 this week.
Oh! Peacock might have bumped into my ancestor Asa Harriman/Herriman of Maine (and Massachusetts). He and his father (and a brother, I think) were all in a few skirmishes here and there during the Revolutionary War. Love the story that the British had a price on Ole Peacock's head! Would love to hear more of the story!!! Hugs, Barb :)
Thanks so much for the feature Barb! Really appreciate it! I love colonial American history and envy those with direct ancestor links to that period. But, it’s been such a thrill “rediscovering” my husband’s ancestry. Has your family always known of patriot connections? I am in the process right now of composing a post on Peacock and remembering the hardships and sacrifices made for our freedom today.
First time on your blog. I am over form Between Naps on the Porch. This visit just cost me. I must have some Liberty Blue! Lovely table setting.
Welcome Charlsie, thanks for stopping by! I had the same problem when I spotted the dishes on Pinterest, lol. Fortunately, at the time, I found some good pricing on Ebay and Etsy. You might also enjoy seeing it in, Set a Presidents Day Table with Liberty Blue.
I really love your patriotic “Give Me Liberty blue” tablescapes. I have been all over the Byers Choice website and I cannot find those three carolers you feature. Any suggestions on how to find them?
Thanks Delia! All are retired but fairly easy to find with a Google search. I found all three pop up as used on Etsy and new from specialty shops that sell collectibles. Mt Vernon has a similar George but holding a sword rather than document. They average about $75-$80 each.
Debbee, of course I had to pop over to this long ago post. I don’t see a comment from me, so guess I missed it first time around. My patriotic loving heart beats for the red, white, and blue. Love the summer months for that very reason. It’s a happy color combo for me! I have my Liberty Blue on my table this week!
You have so many wonderful dish patterns and collections Sarah, so I’m not surprised that includes LB! I recently pulled mine out in anticipation of my mom’s arrival later this week and July 4th. My favorites are the crossing the Delaware platter and tea party covered server (which I just filled with hydrangeas as a centerpiece on the kitchen table). Have a wonderful holiday!